Planning out fairy tales and talking about circumference

We have been reading fairy tales in class and students started planning out their own version of 'The Three Little Pigs'. Using different graphic organizers, students were challenged to start by thinking of their ending...first! By having an end in mind, they can then think of the different events that will take them there.

 

 

 

 

 

In math, we talked about Circumference (the distance around something). They then had to measure the circumference of their head, wrist, ankle as well as three objects of their choice.

 

 

Measuring

Students continued measuring the classroom, along with their shoes, arm and leg. We talked about hom you can measure items by comparing them, using their hands or by using different materials. Students had to use links, blocks and popsicle sticks to complete this task.

 

 

 

Hot and Cold temperatures

Students were given the task of finding items that were hot or cold. We read a book about temperature and brainstormed items that were hot or cold. Students then created picture collages of items that were hot or cold.

Reading Emotions

After focusing yesterday on working with a group, the students learned about reading emotions today. As a class, we read the book "Lots of Feelings".

We talked about when we feel different emotions. Then, the students rotated through 3 activities: Emotions charades, guessing what the emotion is and acting out the story as a group. To end the morning, each students started drawing three faces: a face that would show they are working in school, a face showing they are helping a friend and a face showing cooperation.

Measuring the classroom and working with a group

Today we launched into our math unit on measurment. Students were able to choose from a variety of items to measure different objects in the class. Afterwards, we talked about how you choose what to measure with - some tools are better suited for different objects!

This afternoon we worked on strategies on how to work with others. Students had to work in a group of 4 to design a playground. Afterwards, they reflected on how their group worked together and what strategies they used to help problem solve.

Jim Dine Inspired Hearts

In preparation for Valentine's Day, the grade 2's worked on an art project. We learned about Jim DIne, an American pop arist who has created different 'heart' paintings and sculptures. We then thought about what we wanted our hearts to mean - what colours would represent our different feelings. Students used pastels and watercolour paints to create their masterpiece! They then became part of our Valentine envelopes for exchanging Valentines!

 

 

 

 

 

Celebration of Learning and Circus Training

Here are some pictures from the fabulous work students presented last Thursday at our Celebration of Learning, along with some pictures from the Circus Residency!