Reviewing patterns using classroom materials. We know that every pattern has a core that is repeated in a logical way. Patterns can be represented by colour, shape, size and number. Can you find the types of patterns our SS were making? AB, ABB,ABC,AAB

This week we have been learning how to make inferences. SS have been using prior knowledge (schema) and content clues to make reasonable inferences when examining an image or short passage.

This week we learned that patterns can grow and shrink by following a pattern rule. SS were challenged to first determine whether a pattern was growing or shrinking and then find the pattern rule by identifying the “difference” between 2 of the numbers in the sequence.

Today we learned about the inclined plane. SS took a hands on approach by designing and engineering their own simple machines using common classroom materials. Ask your child what they learned about the correlation between slope steepness and force.

Using snap cubes to represent growing number patterns.

Experimenting with levers today! Ask your child to recreate a simple lever and to identify the parts.

Trees inspired by Gustav Klimt.

Regrouping can be challenging but simple mantras can help us to remember the steps! Ask your child what ‘more on the floor go next door means’ and how to apply this trick to find the answer.

Spring has sprung in 2-2! This multi step art piece incorporates many elements of art like line, colour, texture, value, contrast and overlapping. We ‘hop’ you have a wonderful long weekend!

Today we started our new social studies unit: Global Communities! SS engaged in independent research and took notes while browsing the National Geographic Kids website.

This week we are reviewing the C.U.B.E.S strategy. This process helps students to extract important information from word problems and promotes stronger reading comprehension.

Estimania was a HUGE success! We look forward to welcoming families tonight for more math fun! See you there!

Our new math unit is multiplication! We are focusing on groups of, repeated addition and multiplication sentences. Ask your child to answer the apple prompt using our new strategies. 🍎

S.S are proud to publish their first fictional narrative story! After examining some popular book covers, their final step was to design a book cover of their own. The creativity was flowing!

Friday math periods are our favourite! We end our week with meaningful math games like estimystery, which one doesn’t belong and more!

Van Gogh inspired sunflowers. 🌻This weeks art focus was design and composition. SS used stencils to trace an overlapping shape that created the of illusion of depth.

We are so proud to be the winners of the Wasteless Wednesday challenge! As a reward for the students hard work, we have been given a classroom composter that transforms our organic scraps into nutrient rich soil!

Reviewing equal parts with a sticky note sorting activity. Students are excited for their next math unit: fractions!

Working together to learn how to accurately read and pronounce fraction-focused language. Bonus: Ask your child to identify the numerator and denominator and what they represent.

Our visit to Willow Park Ecology Centre was a great opportunity for students to extend their learning on life systems. Ask your child what amphibians and insects they found!