The fun never ends in our classroom! Whether we are inside or out, we are always having fun!
This morning "Les sages hiboux" started outside hiking along the forest trails. Today the snow was so fluffy - great snow for skiing! Again, we talked about if we could make a snowball and why. "It's not sticky snow!", said one child. "It's too cold!", said another. "But we can make snow angels!" a few of them cried gleefully!
They played in the little forest off the trail and found a small low in a tree. We discussed the importance of not disturbing it and leaving nature how we found it. You never know if the birds will come back next year to lay some more eggs.
Next, we returned to class for some literacy practice. This week we are working on the letter "Qq". We looked at the letter and how it is pronounced in French, along with its sound. Then we read a poem with "q", learned some words that begin with "q", and then later this week we will practice printing "Qq".
Big play takes up most of the middle block and during this time the children are engaged in many activities. I've posted a few of them in action - cars and ramps, and Monopoly play.
The last block of the day, our "Etoile de la semaine" presented his poster to "Les prédateurs" group and the children drew a picture of him in action, along with a short sentence. These pictures will be bound together to create a booklet for our "Star of the Week" to bring home.
Upcoming Events:
Unfortunately, not enough families reviewed the blog this weekend and missed Friday's message regarding dressing up for the 100th day of school today. Sorry for not allowing you more time to get this message. We will try again for this coming Tuesday, February 13th. Please dress your child up as a 100 year old person. Thank you for those children who did come to school as little old people. Now they get to do it again next week too!
Here are a few ideas how you can make your child age a few years (e.g., glasses, cane, bun in hair, vest & tie, pearls, cardigan, housecoat). Secondly, if you can, please work with your child and count out 100 items that he/she can bring to school (e.g., 100 paper clips, Cheerios, raisins, beans, elastics, Smarties, etc...). This is a great way to see how 100 items take up space in different ways. Merci !
Wednesday, February 14th is Valentine's Day. Please dress your child in red, pink, white, and/or black. We will be creating Valentine's bags and if you wish your child to participate in the exchange of Valentines, please have them print: "Mon ami" in the "To:" area and their name in the "From:" area. This will make the distribution of Valentine's card so much easier. Merci !
Friday, February 16th is Winter Carnaval Day! Please dress your child for the weather (as you always do). Warm thick socks and mittens are such a must to keep our fingers and toes warm! This is a school wide activity and a great way for the children to work with their school community. Merci !
Have a wonderful night! Bonne nuit !