What a difference a week can make! There is a lot to learn but it already feels like we are a class who belongs together.
This week we focused on the idea that we all bring different things to our community and that “we are like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle. We are all unique, and have our own special place in the puzzle of the universe. Without each of us, the puzzle is incomplete.” – Rod Williams (musician)
Your children may have been talking about Elmer the patchwork elephant. We used Elmer’s story and a teamwork activity to explore these ideas. David McKee’s stories about Elmer are lovely to look at and spark great discussion – you may want to look out for these to share with your children.
In maths we organised data about ourselves to identify similarities and differences in our class. We have been sorting other information to understand that there are a variety of ways of interpreting and talking about things.
Our more ‘formal curriculum’ work is being underpinned by developing strong classroom routines which will enable the learners to ‘own’ their space and develop self management skills. I am already enjoying a little more independence in the way they are starting to approach their writing.
Grade 1 has ‘earnt’ their long weekend! I hope you all enjoy the extra time with your families.
Regards
Cheryl (Isles)
Also … a message about upcoming learning in Arabic:
From the Arabic teacher: we will study this week greetings and we will focus on the Listening skill to give him opportunities to be familiar with the Arabic language by listening to some Arabic stories.
Mohannad Barakat