Daily Update:
We kicked off our day by watching the morning announcements while gathered on the mat. Our spelling word was “Thirty,” and the "Show, Not Tell" phrase for today was “She was angry.” Afterward, we jumped into our Heggerty listening games, followed by doodling some quick sketches of leaf characters. For art, we started with a background painting so that the first layer could dry by the afternoon. For our Work on Writing, the prompt was “One day, I woke up and my room was filled with…”

Math:
The Grade 1s focused on counting sets of objects, rearranging them, and practicing group counting. Grade 2 students worked on their counting-on strategy for two-digit and one-digit numbers. Meanwhile, the Grade 3s tackled representing numbers in various ways—standard form, place value, pictures, and manipulatives. Some of the Grade 3s were assessed by me while others worked in Dreambox.

After Lunch:
We enjoyed garlic fingers for lunch, a treat from Home and School as a thank you for all the support with the ticket sales! After recess, we listened to more of *The One and Only Ivan*. Ruby was having trouble sleeping and asked Ivan to tell her a story, but he struggled to recall his childhood. We learned that Ivan had a twin sister and that his name wasn’t always Ivan. Can you remember the names of the baby gorillas? We also managed to finish up the top layers of our paintings before heading to gym.

PE:
We went outside to play soccer baseball. It’s getting pretty chilly during the mornings, at lunch, and during PE, so don’t forget to bundle up in warm layers!

Day End:
To close the day, we reflected on our Book of Gratitude with the prompt “Today I am grateful for….” Afterward, we signed our Home to School books and spent a few minutes choosing activities responsibly. We also synced the iPads with the SmartBoard to make sure our Grade 3s are keeping up with their skills.

Picture of the Day:
Painting in our classroom is serious business—whoever said it’s relaxing hasn’t seen the focus here!