100's Chart Tic Tac Toe!

We're working hard exploring the number patterns in our 100's chart! The numbers to 100 are laid out sequentially and we are becoming confident counting to 100. 

The numbers horizontally all start with the same numeral (excluding the tens number at the end of each row):

The numbers vertically all end with the same number:

This week we played a partner game called 100s Chart Tic Tac Toe that sharpened our skills while we had fun! Each player chooses a different colour pen to play the game. 

Take turns writing in a number on the blank 100s chart. Say the number aloud that you've just printed (this is an opportunity to practice naming numbers). Try and get 3 numbers of your colour in a row! Keep track of how many "three in a rows" each player gets! We had a completed 100s chart handy to refer to throughout the game if needed. 

Any opportunity to collaborate is always welcomed by these kiddos! They had a blast, worked very hard, and helped one another! Some even played a little offence and blocked their opponent!

This is a FANTASTIC way to challenge and test your child's knowledge of the 100s chart! A blank game sheet is coming home this week ... are you and your kiddo ready? 

This is an excellent way to see how well your child understands the 100's chart and a great opportunity to practice naming numbers! Happy counting!

Wacky Winter Fun!

Our Winter focus in Science continues to be lots of fun!

Recently we began exploring what people do in Winter. 

We got our creative juices flowing when Mrs. Beliveau read Snow Day. In the book, a "snow day" is declared and kids must stay home from school! The children in the book do loads of fun seasonal activities, which became an excellent conversation starter for our class!

Then, Mrs. Beliveau promised we could do those Winter activities we just read about! Ski, sled, build a snowman, skate ... but how?

First, we brainstormed winter activities we enjoy doing. 

Then the boys and girls dressed in their warm woollies and posed as if they were doing a snowy activity! Can you guess what winter activity these kids are acting out?

Next, students focused their efforts on writing a complete sentence about their activity, 

they each chose a whimsical Winter background, 

and glued their cutout with a few construction paper details to complete the picture!

Look at what we made! 

We sure do know what people do in Winter!

Project idea adapted from a project featured by Christina Bainbridge. Visit her blog here!