bonne ( good, when describing something feminine )
donne ( to give; Je donne = I give )
comme ( like, as )
homme ( man )
pomme ( apple )
Sunday 23 February 2014
Les mathématiques à la maison: February 23rd to 28th
Making Math Stories
Below is an example of how we sometimes begin our math lesson; with a solution! Decomposing numbers is a very important aspect of early numeracy, and it's amazing the way our class can come up with various "problems" to a solution that I give them. I have covered the names of who came up with each idea as this is a blog open to the public, but they vary from two-step problems ( 9 + 8 = 17, 17 - 9 = 8 ) to counting by ones to multiplication.
A lot of students like to tell a story to go along with the solution. Students came up with some interesting stories about how Singe ( monkey ) got his 8 bananas, which was also great practice for their oral communication.
The next time you are taking a longer car ride, give your child a solution ( we have been working on numbers less than 20 ) and see if they can tell you a story about the number. Pick an object related to their interests ( 10 Furby's, 6 trains, etc. ) and see if they can break down the number into a "problem."
Below is an example of how we sometimes begin our math lesson; with a solution! Decomposing numbers is a very important aspect of early numeracy, and it's amazing the way our class can come up with various "problems" to a solution that I give them. I have covered the names of who came up with each idea as this is a blog open to the public, but they vary from two-step problems ( 9 + 8 = 17, 17 - 9 = 8 ) to counting by ones to multiplication.
A lot of students like to tell a story to go along with the solution. Students came up with some interesting stories about how Singe ( monkey ) got his 8 bananas, which was also great practice for their oral communication.
The next time you are taking a longer car ride, give your child a solution ( we have been working on numbers less than 20 ) and see if they can tell you a story about the number. Pick an object related to their interests ( 10 Furby's, 6 trains, etc. ) and see if they can break down the number into a "problem."
Tuesday 18 February 2014
Les mots de la dictée: February 18th to 21st
cours ( to run; je cours = I run )
sous ( under, beneath )
jour ( day )
bonjour ( hello )
Monday 17 February 2014
Les mathématiques à la maison: February 18th to 21st
As mentioned in an earlier post, telling time is sometimes a tricky business. This week in class we will continue to count, graph and discuss Canada's medal winnings at the Olympics, and we will also continue on exploring and developing our understanding of time. We are going to keep the clocks we have made in our classroom as we will be using them frequently, but here is a link to a website that shows you how to make your own paper plate clock if you're looking for a craft at home. Enjoy!
TheMadHouse
What you need:
TheMadHouse
What you need:
- Cut out the hands from contrasting card, making one longer than the other for the minute hand.
- Place the numbers round the clock, this is easier if you to the 12, 3, 6 and 9 first.
- Make a small whole in the center of the plate for the hands and use the split pin to secure
Sunday 9 February 2014
100th Day of School, Valentine's Day
It is somewhat unbelievable that Monday, February 10th marks 100 school days! To celebrate, the four grade one French Immersion classes will participate in a variety of fun activities that involve the number 100. We will be mixing the students again, much like last week's activities involving Carnaval, which was a great success!
Although Friday, February 14th is an early release day, we will still set aside some time to celebrate Valentine's Day. A few parents have asked about sending a snack to share for the class, and of course you may, but please do not feel obliged. I will send home a class list in case you and your child were planning on writing Valentine's Day cards, and we will hand these out on Friday.
Merci :)
Although Friday, February 14th is an early release day, we will still set aside some time to celebrate Valentine's Day. A few parents have asked about sending a snack to share for the class, and of course you may, but please do not feel obliged. I will send home a class list in case you and your child were planning on writing Valentine's Day cards, and we will hand these out on Friday.
Merci :)
Les mathématiques à la maison: February 10th to 14th
It's Time to Learn How to Tell Time!
Our next focus in math will be understanding the passage of time, and telling time on both digital and analog clocks. This often proves a difficult task for grade one students, so any support at home is greatly appreciated! You can help support your child by:
- discussing important times of their daily schedule ( what time do you leave the house? what time is their favourite television show? what time do they go to bed? )
- referring to an analog or digital clock at these important times to see what it looks likes
- asking your child to show you a certain time on the paper clocks that we will be making ( I will send them home at the end of the week after we have used them in class )
Below is a link to an online game that we have played on our Smartboard as a warm-up activity. It is straightforward and only asks students to tell time on the hour and half past the hour, which we will focus on before moving on to quarter past / quarter to increments. Enjoy!
What time is it?
http://www.primarygames.com/time/question1.htm
Our next focus in math will be understanding the passage of time, and telling time on both digital and analog clocks. This often proves a difficult task for grade one students, so any support at home is greatly appreciated! You can help support your child by:
- discussing important times of their daily schedule ( what time do you leave the house? what time is their favourite television show? what time do they go to bed? )
- referring to an analog or digital clock at these important times to see what it looks likes
- asking your child to show you a certain time on the paper clocks that we will be making ( I will send them home at the end of the week after we have used them in class )
Below is a link to an online game that we have played on our Smartboard as a warm-up activity. It is straightforward and only asks students to tell time on the hour and half past the hour, which we will focus on before moving on to quarter past / quarter to increments. Enjoy!
What time is it?
http://www.primarygames.com/time/question1.htm
Les mots de la dictée: February 10th to 14th
cent ( one hundred, 100 )
dent ( tooth )
vent ( wind )
entre ( between )
Monday 3 February 2014
Montre et Raconte Update
Our students have done a great job presenting their "Montre et Raconte" in front of their classmates. I truly appreciate the time you have spent at home preparing them with clues, and so many en français!
I will be sending home a new calendar of when each student will have a chance to present something for Show and Tell, but we will be changing the criteria a little bit. We have seen a variety of neat toys and special items, but this time around, we will be focusing on something that relates to your family.
You can take this from any angle that you like; if you would like to highlight family heritage, maybe a flag, a pin, a postcard, a picture, or an ornament ( students in the past have brought in a magnet that said "Ireland", a postcard from Italy that a relative had sent them, a bottle of maple syrup from Northern Ontario, a t-shirt from the Caribbean, homemade scones to share ).
If you would like to highlight family values, students in the past have brought in board games that they play as a family, a craft that they have created with an older sister, souvenirs from family vacations.
A simple family photo would be something great to share as well! You child could introduce their family members through a picture, and discuss where the photo was taken.
Rather than discussing clues to give the other students, please discuss what this item says about you and your family. It does not need to be of great detail or any longer than the three simple sentences that students were saying for their clues. After discussing in English, ask your child if they can mix in French vocabulary or sentences. Of course, I will work with them to speak in French as they present. Our vocabulary is expanding and I can see confidence building in each classmate as they are given the spotlight for a few minutes :)
Thank you kindly for all your support and hard work at home!
Mlle Toms
I will be sending home a new calendar of when each student will have a chance to present something for Show and Tell, but we will be changing the criteria a little bit. We have seen a variety of neat toys and special items, but this time around, we will be focusing on something that relates to your family.
You can take this from any angle that you like; if you would like to highlight family heritage, maybe a flag, a pin, a postcard, a picture, or an ornament ( students in the past have brought in a magnet that said "Ireland", a postcard from Italy that a relative had sent them, a bottle of maple syrup from Northern Ontario, a t-shirt from the Caribbean, homemade scones to share ).
If you would like to highlight family values, students in the past have brought in board games that they play as a family, a craft that they have created with an older sister, souvenirs from family vacations.
A simple family photo would be something great to share as well! You child could introduce their family members through a picture, and discuss where the photo was taken.
Rather than discussing clues to give the other students, please discuss what this item says about you and your family. It does not need to be of great detail or any longer than the three simple sentences that students were saying for their clues. After discussing in English, ask your child if they can mix in French vocabulary or sentences. Of course, I will work with them to speak in French as they present. Our vocabulary is expanding and I can see confidence building in each classmate as they are given the spotlight for a few minutes :)
Thank you kindly for all your support and hard work at home!
Mlle Toms
Les mots de la dictée: February 3rd to 7th
cher ( dear, to a male )
chère ( dear, to a female )
mère ( mother )
père ( father )
adore ( to love, to adore )
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