Tuesday:
We started the day with a little excitement around a surprise. The kids found a treasure box with something hidden inside. They were invited to make predications.
After lunch we opened the treasure box and found some books about butterflies. We read a book about the life cycle of the butterfly and then found a container of baby caterpillars underneath. Exciting!
Wednesday:
We learned more about caterpillars and their lifecycle. We read the Very Hungry Caterpillar and cut and paste the life cycle of a butterfly. We also did a yoga version of the story that you can find here:
Thursday:
We started the day with story workshop. I wanted the students to not worry too much about recording their words for their story today, but to focus on creating a story with a beginning, middle, and end. After the completed their illustrations they dictated their stories and I typed them on the computer. You will be invited to read them at the student led conferences on May 2nd. If you cannot make it, you are welcome into the classroom before or after school anytime and alternatively I can send materials home to share.
One of our students brought in some water snails to share with the class. The class had many questions about the little creatures and really enjoyed seeing them.
Friday:
We started the morning with a visit from a Toronto Rapper name D. O. Gibson. He put on a very entertaining and inspiring presentation about anti-bullying, self-confidence, and leadership.
Here is a song that he sang for the kids:
The kids were sitting for a long time, so we decided to go for a jog after the performance. This may become a regular event.
In the afternoon our star of the week taught us how to play, "Guess Who?" and we invited Mrs. Kinton's class over to join us for centres. The kids enjoyed sharing our class and getting to spend time some extra time with other Kindergarten friends.
Stories this week:
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