Overflowing with JOY!

Book Tournament

We've been looking forward to reading two books a day in our Joyful June Book Tournament! We even learned the word "unanimous" after one of our votes!  

Here are a few of the book pairings...

ABC Countdown

Our ABC Countdown allows us to try new things, connect with our classmates, and move and groove in new places and spaces!

J - Jokes and Jumping Rope

We enjoyed several knee slappers and side splitters!

Q: What do you call funny mountain?
A: HILLarious!

Q: What is a duck's favourite snack?

A: QUACKers!

The rain put a damper on jumping rope, but we plan to be flexible and tackle it on a sunnier day. 

K - Kindness

The boys and girls got busy spreading kindness! They wrote uplifting, colourful notes to share with people in their lives. Some chose to spread kindness to some special staff, and it was a joy to watch the deliveries!

L - LEGO Challenges

We were challenged to build a variety of structures!

M - Magazines

We were curious readers as we flipped through Chirp, Highlights, Chickadee, National Geographic Kids, and more! 

N - Nature Hunt

We did some exploring in nature! Using "nature trappers" or an outdoor scavenger hunt, we gathered our treasures as we explored. Good news... we beat the rain!

We sure are savouring these last few weeks together! Slow down, June! 

Chasing the Joy

We're going to keep chasing the joy as we approach the end of the school year!

Today we began our "Joyful June" book tournament! Each day we'll read two books and vote. The winning book advances!

E - Electronics

We are becoming independent chrome book users, and had fun playing phonic and word games on Teach Your Monster to Read, enjoying stories on EPIC, and learning about animals on San Diego Wildlife Explorers. 

F - Frisbees and Freeze Dance with Friends

Freeze Dance challenged us and we had a blast tossing frisbees to our friends! We learned how to use the disc golf stands out by Dinosaur Hill. 

G - Games (and Giggles!)

What a great opportunity to play fairly, take turns, and be gracious winners and losers! So much JOY!

H - Hula Hoops & Hats (and boy, was it HOT)

We went out early, found some shade, played a few cooperative games and learned some hula hoop skills!

I - Ink Pen

We were excited to set our pencils aside and use real ink! A word search with each of our names made for an awesome "inky" start! 

See you in June!

ABC: Finding JOY in 1B!

Our ABC Countdown has officially begun! Each day brings a new letter, a little extra fun, and special memories together. 

A - Awesome Authors and Animals

Cuddling a stuffed animal is the best way to enjoy stories!

B - BINGO!

We played our favourite BINGO game, Rhyming Word JINGO!

C - Chalk and Cup Stacking

We enjoyed sharpening our hand-eye coordination as we stacked cups. Our patterning, sequencing, and perseverance were all strengthened!

Team work makes the dream work!

Chalk in the sunshine with friends? Yes, please!

D - Dice and Dinosaur Hill

We tackled a partner adding game using dice IN dice! We each rolled a double die, added our total, and whoever had more took a counter. Gather 10 counters to win!

The sun was shining and a walk to Dinosaur Hill was in order. Can't hustle up a hill and not roll down!

As we step into the last weeks of Grade 1, one thing is certain ... we're squeezing in all of the joy we possibly can! 

N, O, P, Q and R

Our ABC Countdown is a highlight each day!

N - Nature Hunt

We did some exploring in nature! Using "nature trappers" we gathered our treasures as we explored. 

Oo - One Hundreds Chart Tic Tac Toe

Students were partnered up and received a blank 100's chart. Using two different colours, they tried to fill in the numbers on the chart ... three in a row! 

Pp - Paper Planes

We watched a super YouTube on how to make a simple airplane! Then we got busy folding and throwing! The planes were an absolute blast! Lots of excited squealing and pride in our creations!

Puzzles helped bring our energy back down again!

Q - Quiet Time in the Chapel
Today our classroom family relaxed and settled into quiet prayer and colouring in our chapel. 

R - Rock Paper Scissors 

After reading The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, we played this silly chance game against one another!

We are loving our last few days together!

Chasing the Joy!

We're going to keep chasing the joy as we approach the end of the school year!

This week we began our book tournament. Each day we are reading two books and we vote on our favourite. The winning book advances to the playoffs! 

Our ABC Countdown continues!

I - Ink Pen

We were excited to set our pencils aside and use real ink! A word search with each of our names made for an awesome "inky" start! 

(Note to self - do not purchase CLICKY pens in the future)

J - Jokes and Jumping

The kids told some side splitters!

Q: What do you call funny mountain?
A: HILLarious!

We got moving in the gym with a variety of jumping challenges!

K - Kindness

The boys and girls got busy spreading kindness! They wrote uplifting, colourful notes and I put them on the windshields of the cars in our lot!

We shared our time and helped Mrs. Dubuc with some planting in the garden boxes, too!

L - LEGO Challenges

We were challenged to build a variety of structures!

M - Magazines

The students enjoyed relaxing with Chirp, Highlights, Chickadee and more! 

We sure are savouring these last few weeks together! Slow down, June! 

From A to Z: A Joyful Year-End Journey!

Our ABC Countdown is off and running, and we’re adding a splash of fun and a sprinkle of sparkle to each day with exciting activities for every letter! Let the alphabet adventures begin! 

A - Awesome Authors and Animals

With a stuffed animal under one arm, we enjoyed several stories for the letter A!

B - BINGO!

We played our favourite BINGO game, Rhyming Word JINGO!

C - Chalk and Cup Stacking

We enjoyed sharpening our hand-eye coordination as we stacked cups. Our patterning, sequencing, and perseverance were all strengthened!

Chalk in the sunshine with friends? Yes, please!

D - Dice and Dinosaur Hill

We tackled a partner adding game using dice IN dice! We each rolled a double die, added our total, and whoever had more took a counter. Gather 10 counters to win!

The sun was shining and a walk to Dinosaur Hill was in order. Can't hustle up a hill and not roll down!

E - Explore the Tipi

Together with Mrs. Spooner's Grade 3's, we deepened our knowledge and respect for indigenous tipi teachings. 

F - Frisbees and Freeze Dance with Friends

Freeze Dance challenged us and we had a blast tossing frisbees to our friends!

G - Games (and Giggles!)

What a great opportunity to play fairly, take turns, and be gracious winners and losers!

As we step into the last weeks of Grade 1, one thing is certain ... we're squeezing in all of the joy we possibly can! 

 

ABC Countdown & Our Book Tournament!

You thought Stanley Cup playoffs were exciting?!? Here in Grade One, we look forward to reading two books a day in our Book Tournament! Here are a few of the book pairings...

Our ABC Countdown allows us to try new things, connect with our classmates, and move and groove in new places and spaces!

N - Nature Hunt

Using Nature Trappers, we explored the forested space around the school! Look at these sweet faces!

O - Outside Learning

We took our learning outside! What a blessing to have this beautiful Treaty 6 land to learn on!

P - Paper Planes & Puzzles

We watched a super YouTube on how to make a simple airplane! The we got busy folding and throwing!

Puzzles helped bring our energy back down again!

Q - Quiet Time in the Chapel
Today we ended a busy day with quiet prayer and reflection as a little classroom community. We love our Chapel!

We are loving our last few days together!