March Update

Hello Grade One Families,

We've gotten some whispers of it already - spring is on the way. You heard it right! 

March is the start of spring which also means the clocks spring forward, flowers bloom, and people get excited for the warmer months ahead. This goes the same with the Grade One class, we can't wait for a whole bunch of upcoming activities in our classroom.

But first, here's a look back of what we did last February as one of our I Love to Read Month activities. I promised to give you a snapshot of our display board, so here you go.

Below is a picture of our 'craftivity" that is based on the book called, "The Giving Tree."


This month, our focus in Religion is on the Lent Season. We have been making a Lent Lapbook and the Footsteps to Christ activity. We are also working on completing an act of kindness chart which could be big or small. We talked about small acts could consist of helping taking out the trash, doing dishes, or just helping someone else. Big acts might be volunteering somewhere or visiting a nursing home.

In Science, the class has wrapped up the Daily and Seasonal Changes Unit by using a design process to construct structure that helps Manitoba animal adjust to seasonal changes. The students created a bird seeder that will be able to hold bird seeds and hang in a tree.

In Social Studies, we will start looking at a new cluster,  Connecting with Others. We will be learning about rights and responsibilities in the school and community and describe various ways in which people depend upon and help one another.

This month will be an exciting time for us as we will have another field trip happening on the last week before the Spring Break. And speaking of spring break, I wish everyone will have a relaxing and productive break and we are looking forward to find ways to keep the learning going.

HAVE A GREAT EASTER AHEAD!

Peace and blessings,

Mrs. Talaroc


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