What we are learning in May:
Montre et racontre: Poisonous/Harmful Substances - Schedule handed out this
week.
Theme: French culture/French Cafe
Language:
Les gestes de 70-100
- Les 3 petits cochons
--naming feeling expressed in facial expressions continued
-Media awareness
Health:
-Allergies cont.
-uncomfortable and unsafe situations
-Substances harmful to the body (poisons, medicines, cleaning products,
tobacco)
-Labels of poisonous/harmful materials
Math:
Geometry and Spatial Sense:
-3-D shapes
Number Sense: addition and subtraction, money, representation
Science:
-Explore building structures
-Life Cycles Ie: Frog, butterfly, etc.
Personal and Social Development: country vs. city continued
Music:
-Listen to, discuss, and distinguish between various types of music (folk,
aboriginal, Spanish, other languages
READING
Parents sign each day that child reads for 20 minutes. Monthly sheet is
returned and students get Boston Pizza coupon.
Where to find books:
-Cathcart and Sarnia Public library
-Scholastic book orders
-www.readinga-z.com Website for downloadable books (French and English)
-Tumblebooks- read books online
(Go to my links page, click on Brampton Library link)
Reading Tips for Parents:
Read Aloud 10 Commandments:
1) Read for at least 10 minutes a day
2) Read with animation
3) Read with joy
4) Read and re-read books the children love
5) Read and talk about the book
6) Play games with the book ('I spy')
7) Do not get tense around books
8) Read with your child everyday to spend time with them
9) Read and laugh a little
10) Read at least 3 stories a day
Mystery Reader Volunteers
In order for students to see the importance of reading in and
outside of the classroom, I would like to invite a variety of people to
visit our classroom and read a book to the class. The students will not
know who the mystery reader of the week, so it will be a great surprise when
the reader turns out to be someone they know! Once I find out how many
people are interested, I will make up a schedule. Send me an email if this
interests you or if you know any other family friend or relative who would
be interested.
Here are a few tips that I found to help you out:
Things You’ll Need:
-a few age-appropriate books
-an enthusiastic audience
Step 1. Familiarize yourself with books the child likes. If you know that
writer Eric Carle is an author that the student likes, go to the library and
get a few Eric Carle books.
Step 2. Know your age group. Check the library for a list of popular books
based on grade. Most public libraries can provide you with lists of the most
popular books. Young classes also like funny books.
Step 3. Bring a holiday book. If you’re Mystery Reader during the week
before a holiday, consider bringing holiday book such as “Trick or Treat
Countdown” or “The Night Before Thanksgiving”.
Step 4. Bring a prop or a treat that relates to the book. The kids will
appreciate it if you bring a snack to give out after you’re reading. It can
be as simple as a box of mini donuts. NOT NECESSARY!!!! Must be Nut-Free!