Inspired by the book ‘6 Sticks’ by Molly Coxe, K.J. created a unique picture of a school using six popsicle sticks. “This is our school. I put the Canada flag like our flag. The kids are playing and doing UFlI.” said K.J.

Inspired by the book ‘6 Sticks’ by Molly Coxe, S.K. created a unique picture of a house using six popsicle sticks. “I’m standing by the window and looking at the tree. Fireworks are getting loud and making it so pretty.” said S.K.

Inspired by the book ‘6 Sticks’ by Molly Coxe, Z.R. created a unique picture of a toboggan using six popsicle sticks. “Get up the hill. Go tobogganing. 3, 2, 1, Go!” said Z.R.

Inspired by the book ‘6 Sticks’ by Molly Coxe, M.M-R. created a unique picture of a house using six popsicle sticks. “I made my house. This is my car and tree. You can get in the door and go upstairs. I have a second floor.” said M.M-R.

Inspired by the book ‘6 Sticks’ by Molly Coxe, L.R. created a unique picture of a garden using six popsicle sticks. “I put four sticks to make a fence for the garden. The flowers are growing. Two sticks are the door to open the gate.” said L.R.

Inspired by the book ‘6 Sticks’ by Molly Coxe, B.Z. created a unique picture of a rocket using six popsicle sticks. “I’m making a rocket to go to space to visit the aliens.” said B.Z.

M.M-R. used the transparent number construction set to create different numerals from 1 to 10. He followed the number building cards to help him select the correct pieces needed to form each numeral.

STEM Challenge - Can you make a shovel that can scoop pretend snow (salt) using the materials provided? R.S. used a straw, paper towel roll and tape to create his shovel design. “I put tape to make it strong and better. This (straw pieces) will help get all the snow gone.”

STEM Challenge - Can you make a shovel that can scoop pretend snow (salt) using the materials provided? S.S.’s first design used a straw which kept bending when she attempted to scoop the snow. She changed her design to a popsicle stick handle. “The stick is stronger.” said S.S.

STEM Challenge - Can you make a shovel that can scoop pretend snow (salt) using the materials provided? G.O. used a straw, dixie cup and tape to create his shovel. “I made it like a L, so it can be stronger and get more snow shovelled up.” said G.O.

STEM Challenge - Can you make a shovel that can scoop pretend snow (salt) using the materials provided? B.Z. is testing his shovel design.

STEM Challenge - Can you make a shovel that can scoop pretend snow (salt) using the materials provided? K.J. used a an assortment of craft materials to create his shovel. “My shovel got two shovel (blade) sides. You shovel on this side and go get more snow on the nother side.”

STEM Challenge - Can you make a shovel that can scoop pretend snow (salt) using the materials provided? E.O. used a straw, paper towel roll and tape to create her shovel. “My shovel (blade) is long to get more snow and pick it up.” said E.O.

STEM Challenge - Can you make a shovel that can scoop pretend snow (salt) using the materials provided? T.P. experimented with an assortment of craft supplies but eventually selected a straw, cue card and tape to create his shovel. “My shovel is like a real shovel. It works!”

Part 1 - Fun in the gym on a very chilly day with our Grade 3 Big Buddies from Mrs. Martin’s class.

Part 2 - Fun in the gym on a very chilly day with our Grade 3 Big Buddies from Mrs. Martin’s class.

Part 3 - Fun in the gym on a very chilly day with our Grade 3 Big Buddies from Mrs. Martin’s class.

When Literacy, Math and Art collided…Inspired by the book ‘6 Sticks’ by Molly Coxe, students created unique pictures using their imaginations and six popsicle sticks.

Learning Invitations Week of February 2 - 6

Inspired by Wiarton Willie’s Groundhog Day forecast, we read a few books and conducted our own weather survey to determine if we wanted six more weeks of winter ❄️ or an early spring 🌷 Our fingers are crossed for an EARLY SPRING 🤞