Mrs. Stringers Blog

 Happy PUMPKIN week!! In literacy this week, we began working on a descriptive paragraph about a monster the students created.  We began by planning the monster, adding very descriptive details using adjectives, and then we learned about Similes.  The grade 2 & 3's are very excited to revise their writing and read them to their grade 6 buddies next week. In math this week, it was Pumpkin math! We used our estimating, our skip counting and our graphing skills to complete a task design project using real pumpkin seeds.  First we estimated the number of seeds inside the pumpkin, then we dug them out and estimated again and compared our estimates.  Then we used skip counting by 2, 5, or 10s to figure out the actual amount, and finally we created a bar graph of the data we collected from the seeds. In art and gym this week, we completed our leaf water colours and participated in our In-line skating sessions.  We learned how to do drop stops and heel breaks. Looking Ahead to Next Wee

 In Literacy this week, we continued with our writing personal stories.  This week students worked through a plan, draft and then revises a story about a party they had been to.  We focused on revising our writing using the 3 -2 -1 Check it! Method.  Looking for spelling mistakes, spacing errors, changing up words and sentences to make them better.  In word work, we finished our review of short and long vowels and began talking about the vowel team ai. In math, we learned about writing and reading numbers and completed our Place Value assessment. In Science this week, we continued our focus on matter by looking at Solids, liquids and gasses.  We did an experiment with Jello to see if we could make all the different states of matter in one recipe.  We came up with a hypothesis and then, made and Jello and let it sit overnight in the fridge.  Then we observed it to see if it turned into a solid. Looking Ahead to Next Week: 1. In Literacy, we will write a spooky monster story using descri

  In Literacy this week, we continued our focus on adding details to our sentences.  We read a book called "The Best of Me" and wrote 5 sentences about our best body part and why it is our best part.   In math this week, we continued our work with skip counting and transferred it to counting money.  We learned the different names of the coins, how much they are each worth, and used our skip counting skills to find the total value in our bags. In Science this week, we continued to talk about matter and the properties of materials.  We tested different types of materials to see if they were reflective, waterproof, their length and weight and if they were transparent or opaque. Looking Ahead to Next Week: 1. In Literacy, we will continue writing our 5 finger stories. 2. In math, we will continue to work with money and have a quiz on place value. 3. In Word Work, we will continue reviewing long & short vowel sounds. Important Reminders: 1.  Library Day  - Thursdays 2. Please