Winter

I firmly believe that it is easier to write about something that you

know about or have some experience in.  One of the areas that the

students are working on writing about is 'how to' or sequencing.

They had never been in the staff room before, thus all the looking about!

We came in to make some hot chocolate!

The students had to listen carefully and watch all the steps to know

what they would be writing in their own 'How To...." booklets.

There was the added bonus of getting a cup of hot chocolate in the deal.

It was yummy, they tell me!

The students have been writing quite a bit this month.

It is a long process for them, and the work is divided into smaller,

more manageable chunks.  For the final product, it is important

that they are able to read their own writing.  They are often

surprised that they don't know what they were trying to say!

As you can see, I have a real bunch of students who

are climbing the ladder of success.

They loved their opportunity to try out the various equipment during

their first gymnastics lesson.  It is easier for them to be successful

because of the safe environment they are in.

On Friday, the Grade One students 'buddied' up with their

friends in Grade Three and each student created a Valentine card

for a veteran who has served, or perhaps a current member of our

Canadian Military.

The Grade One students had a few sentences to choose

to add to their heart.  This kiddo added them all, I think!

The Grade Three students wrote directly from their heart

sharing their thoughts about the service our military personnel gladly give 

so we may live freely.

We're going to be writing another "how to" piece, this time about

making a snowman.

As we spent some of our class time outside, the students learned that

not all snow is created to stick together.

Try as they might, the snow would not form a ball and roll along

gathering more snow.

We might just have to watch a video instead of having a hands on experience!