Week 10

by | Nov 1, 2023 | Grade 1

This week the children have been developing their research skills using the balance scales to compare and describe the weight of various materials. They have been observing how materials measure differently and are beginning to organize this information. Reflecting on...

Week 9

by | Oct 17, 2023 | Grade 1

As we come towards the end of the first term it is important to reflection the children’s progress. They have learned a growing number of new sounds and using this knowledge they are becoming risk-takers in reading. Continued support at home with reading and...

Week 8

by | Oct 11, 2023 | Grade 1

This week we have been learning collaboratively by helping our partner to read story books. We use our fingers to follow each word being read and answer questions in groups. In smaller groups we practice reading and writing the Golden Words. Reading is an essential...

Week 7

by | Oct 4, 2023 | Grade 1

Through our unit of inquiry ‘Who we are’ the children have deepened their understanding that even though we are all unique, we all have different roles and responsibilities that help us to work cohesively together. This week they have been utilizing both their social...

Week 6

by | Sep 26, 2023 | Grade 1

This week the students have been communicating with one another about what they have in common with others and what makes them different from their partner. They have been recording this data on Venn Diagrams using words and illustrations. Using their communication...