Week 20

This week we have been writing stories collaboratively and independently. Using props to inspire new ideas and develop creativity, leading to an interesting selection of fiction stories. Reflecting on our written learning we have been editing our stories to include...

ASA: 2+2=5

In hopes of sharing our love of math, the ASA 2+2=5 has been launched for the second time.  In this after-school activity, students have thad he opportunity to further their practice and inquiries.  We pull out manipulatives, play games, line ourselves up using a...

Week 20

It was again a week full of learning in Grade 1. We looked at pictures in stories and talked about what we saw, thought, and wondered. We read an interesting story and talked about what it meant. The kids got to practice talking about their own stories with friends....

Week 19

In the current unit, your children are engaged in creating their own stories. This week, they began crafting a story map, prompting them to consider various elements such as: Who are the characters in their story? What is the setting? What is the problem? What is the...

Week 19

This week we have been exploring the elements of a story including: the theme, plot, characters, setting and conflict. In cooperative groups the children engaged in dialogue in an effort to begin sharing ideas about their shared story. Communicating with one another,...