Posted: October 30, 2020
Mrs. Craig - Archived 11/20 Notes
Notes
Posted: May 13, 2020
Mrs. Carroll has posted the Cover for the Yearbook request. All children are invited to try their best to do a cover page for our 2020 year book. You can see the post on the School Web site.
Posted: May 11, 2020
Hello Parents and kids!
Welcome to a new week. I have attached new some ideas for home learning and please remember, these are suggestions and ideas for activities. Our primary goal is to remain connected - that our children have a healthy mind, body and spirit during these times. May I remind you that across the top of the page are tabs that will direct you to any notes, web links and other information I have posted. I will try to add a few new images each week. They are good for conversation and also writing ideas! If you need to contact me or send samples of the kids’ work…here I am! joan.craig@nbed.nb.ca
Posted: May 11, 2020
Daily Routine:
Good day, good day, good day to you
Good day, good day, and how do you do?
The sun is/not shining, and the day is new
Good day, good day, and how do you do?
How do you do boys and girls.
Do you remember the days of the week song and the Months of the year?
Now go to Starfall.com and make a calendar. (open for Kindergarten. click on the calendar or look at a calendar at home)
Morning News
HELLO Cohen, Connor, Jaykob, Katie, Mia, Parker, and William!
Welcome to the first day of the school week!
Today is magic Monday, May 11, 2020.
I hope that you had a good weekend. Did mom have a magical
Mother’s Day?
The word of the day is hello.
Did you make someone happy this weekend?
Did you go out and make anything in the snow? Did you make a 3D shapes model for math?
It is a ____________ day out today. What will you do?
Thank you for the great picture you sent to me Cohen. Did you get any fish?
Be the best you can be!
Love, Mrs. Craig
(find some word wall words and the Mm words in the morning letter!)
Our word of the day is hello. Use it for STOP! DROP! and WRITE!
h plop! Boing! / e- vroom! snore! / l- plop! / l- plop! O- whoosh (Begin up top and blow your pencil to the left!)
Get a paper and pencil ready… set the timer for every 20-30 minutes when it goes off, STOP what you are doing and write the word for 2 minutes! GO!!
Activities for Today
Read aloud: - Can you retell the story with a beginning-middle- and end. What was the problem? Did it get solved? How?
Check out our class group on Epic (check your email) read a book from your “good fit” choices. I will assign some new books today, have a look/have a read. You have read over 50 books all together! WOW
You can go to Tumblebooks.com username: nblib password: nbschools for lots of book choices!
Writing- What did you do this weekend? Tell me your story. Use the helper sheets you got in your bag! Say your story out loud and count the words.
Math- I have attached some ideas for math games to reinforce number sense
*Continue to work on your 3D model. Are you able to name the shapes and solids you used? If you have finished, send a picture or maybe a video of you telling me about it and what shapes and solids you used -to my email, I would love to see you.
*continue working on Dreambox J aim for 5 activities per week. Make sure to finish each that you begin… You are doing some good work! Just try your best.
*** try counting back from --10-2… 9-2… 8-2… 7-2… 6-2. GOOD!
Phys. ED and Social/Emotional- Choose activities from the activities posted. Get out and play but also take some time to be still.
Learn to relax when things get wonky:
Cosmic Kids Yoga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1SVHDcQH7o
https://www.kidsyogastories.com/yoga-storytime-videos/
Musicplayonline link is provided on this page. Have fun with some Mother’s day songs!
Posted: May 8, 2020
Morning News
Good day,
This is our class news for Friday, May 8, 2020
Today is fun Friday. Do something fun with your family.
Mrs. Hondas has a birthday today. You can give her a message by email!
Katie made cupcakes yesterday.
Mia was playing a game.
Cohen went fishing yesterday.
Connor got 8 stickers on his chart.
Jaykob went out to play.
William read all of his books on Epic.
Parker was not at home.
Mother’s day is this Sunday. Happy Mother’s Day! to all Napan Moms! You are her helper this weekend.
Now for the weather… It is a ____________ day out today but we will have a winter storm this weekend!
Be the best you can be!
Love, Mrs. Craig
(find some word wall words and the th words in the morning letter!)
Our word of the day is this. Use it for STOP! DROP! and WRITE!
t- plop! Vroom! / h- plop! Boing! / i- plop! tick! / s- snore! shlang!
Get a paper and pencil ready… set the timer for every 20-30 minutes when it goes off, STOP what you are doing and write the word for 2 minutes! GO!!
Posted: May 8, 2020
Activities for Today May 8,
Read aloud: Listen to Mother’s Day Stories - Can you retell the story with a beginning-middle- and end. What was the problem? Did it get solved? How?
Writing- this is a special weekend for Mother. Make a Mother’s Day Card. What message will you write for her?
Check out our class group on Epic (check your email) read a book from your “good fit” choices. I will assign some new books today, have a look/have a read.
You can go to Tumblebooks.com username: nblib password: nbschools for lots of book choices!
Math- I have attached some ideas for math games to reinforce number sense
*Continue to work on your 3D model. Are you able to name the shapes and solids you used? If you have finished, send a picture or maybe a video of you telling me about it and what shapes and solids you used -to my email, I would love to see you.
*continue working on Dreambox J aim for 5 activities per week. Make sure to finish each that you begin… You are doing some good work!
Phys. ED and Social/Emotional- Choose activities from the activities posted. Get out and play but also take some time to be still.
Learn to relax when things get wonky:
Cosmic Kids Yoga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1SVHDcQH7o
https://www.kidsyogastories.com/yoga-storytime-videos/
Musicplayonline link is provided on this page. Have fun with some Mother’s day songs!
Posted: May 7, 2020
Morning Letter
Dear girls and boys,
Hi there! Today is thankful Thursday, May 7, 2020.
We have many things to be thankful for. How many can you think of?
It is a _____ and _____ day outside. (what words would you write?).
The word of the day is that. I am thankful that it is not raining. I am going to pick up litter this morning with my friends.
WOW! Did you see the Snowbirds yesterday?
That was so thrilling!
I will call you today!
Be the best you can be!
Love, Mrs. Craig
(find some word wall words and the th words in the morning letter!)
Posted: May 7, 2020
Our word of the day is that. Use it for STOP! DROP! and WRITE!
t- plop! Vroom! / h- plop! Boing! / a- snore! prssh! Plop!/ t- plop! Vroom!
Get a paper and pencil ready… set the timer for every 20-30 minutes when it goes off, STOP what you are doing and write the word for 2 minutes! GO!!
Activities for Today
Read aloud: Listen to My Gratitude Jar - Can you retell the story with a beginning-middle- and end. What was the problem? Did it get solved? How?
Watch – Kid President video
Check out our class group on Epic (check your email) read a book from your “good fit” choices. I will assign some new books today, have a look/have a read.
You can go to Tumblebooks.com username: nblib password: nbschools for lots of book choices!
Language Arts: Writing- Writing: Think, talk, draw, and write.
You can write about something that you are thankful for?
Math- watch today’s 3D shape video -
*Continue to work on your 3D model. Are you able to name the shapes and solids you used?
*continue working on Dreambox J aim for 5 activities per week. Make sure to finish each that you begin… You are doing some good work!
Phys. ED and Social/Emotional- Choose activities from the activities posted. Get out and play but also take some time to be still.
Learn to relax when things get wonky:
Cosmic Kids Yoga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1SVHDcQH7o
https://www.kidsyogastories.com/yoga-storytime-videos/
Musicplayonline link is provided on this page. Have fun with some action songs!
Posted: May 6, 2020
Morning Letter
Dear boys and girls,
Good day! Today is wonky Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
Things around us are wonky… the weather, the way we are living righ now. What other things do YOU think are wonky?
Wow! It is a c-c-cold and _____ day out side. (what words would you write?).
“Thank you” Jaykob for your good word writing and story! It made me happy.
The word of the day is are The Snowbirds are going to fly over us today. I am so excited!
Be the best you can be!
Have a good (and maybe a little wonky) day!
(find some word wall words and all the Tt’s in the morning letter!)
Our word of the day is a r e . Use it for STOP! DROP! and WRITE!
a- Snore prrrsh plop / r- plop boing / e- vroom snore!
Get a paper and pencil ready… set the timer for every 20-30 minutes when it goes off, STOP what you are doing and write the word for 2 minutes! GO!!
Posted: May 6, 2020
Activities for Today
Read aloud: Listen to No No NO! Can you retell the story with a beginning-middle- and end. What was the problem? Did it get solved? How? I think that little girl had a wonky day…
Listen to The Wonky Donkey and then have fun with the song, get wonky and sing along!
Check out our class group on Epic (check your email) read a book from your “good fit” choices. I will assign some new books today, have a look/have a read.
You can go to Tumblebooks.com username: nblib password: nbschools for lots of book choices!
Language Arts: Writing- Writing: Think, talk, draw, and write.
Can you write about something that is wonky? Or make up a wonky story. I would love to see it!
Math- Stack Slide Roll - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcsUQIxJKjY&list=PL-p6Nijw4W_-OSuiV8Z_1sJ1jrOQXb54K&index=4
Rolling and sliding - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooN7vyWdm1U
*Continue to work on your 3D model. Are you able to name the shapes and solids you used?
*continue working on Dreambox J aim for 5 activities per week. Make sure to finish each that you begin… You are doing some good work!
Phys. ED and Social/Emotional- Choose activities from the activities posted. Get out and play but also take some time to be still.
Learn to relax when things get wonky:
Cosmic Kids Yoga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1SVHDcQH7o
https://www.kidsyogastories.com/yoga-storytime-videos/
Musicplayonline link is provided on this page. Have fun with some action songs!
Posted: May 5, 2020
Morning Letter
Dear boys and girls,
Good day! Today is terrific Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
It was terrific to see some kids in our class yesterday.
The helper for the day is YOU!
Wow! It is a _____ and _____ day out side. (what words would you write?).
It is a good day to cuddle up and read some good books!
“Thank you” William for the terrific writing and the picture in the card .
“Thank you” Jaykob for your good word writing! It is terrific
The word of the day is want. I want the snow to stop! I want it to be a sunny, warm day! What do you want to do today?
Be the best you can be!
Have a Terrific day!
Love, Mrs. Craig
(find some word wall words and all the Tt’s in the morning letter!)
Our word of the day is w a n t . Use it for STOP! DROP! and WRITE!
Get a paper and pencil ready… set the timer for every 20-30 minutes when it goes off, STOP what you are doing and write the word for 2 minutes! GO!!
Posted: May 5, 2020
Activities for Today
Read aloud: Listen to I Don’t Want to Be a Frog. Can you retell the story with a beginning-middle- and end. What was the problem? Did it get solved? How? This book has talking bubbles not talk marks.
Check out our class group on Epic (check your email) read a book from your “good fit” choices. I will assign some new books today, have a look/have a read.
You can go to Tumblebooks.com username: nblib password: nbschools for lots of book choices!
Language Arts: Writing- What animal would you want to be? Why?
I want to be a bird so I can fly high in the sky and see the ground below me.
Math- 2d vs 3d – Mr. Brain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxoLlSTu1jo
Jack Hartmann - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G79xAbas6Os&list=PL-p6Nijw4W_-OSuiV8Z_1sJ1jrOQXb54K&index=3
Continue to work on your 3D model.
*continue working on Dreambox J aim for 5 activities per week. Make sure to finish each that you begin… You are doing some good work!
Phys. ED and Social/Emotional- Choose activities from the activities posted. Get out and play but also take some time to be still.
Cosmic Kids Yoga Frabj the Frog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY8xx7c6_z0
Posted: May 4, 2020
Hello Parents and kids!
Welcome to a new week. Below are some ideas for home learning and please remember, these are suggestions and ideas for activities. Our primary goal is to remain connected - that our children have a healthy mind, body and spirit during these times. May I remind you that across the top of the page are tabs that will direct you to any notes, web links and other information I have posted. I will try to add a few new images each week. They are good for conversation and also writing ideas! If you need to contact me or send samples of the kids’ work…hereI am! joan.craig@nbed.nb.ca
Posted: May 4, 2020
Morning Letter
Dear boys and girls,
Good day! Today is mindful Monday, May 4, 2020.
Have some quiet time today.
The helper for the day is YOU!
It is a _____ and _____ day out side. (what word would you write?). Do you like the rain? How do you feel when it rains?
We will read books about rain today.
The word of the day is said. Mia said that she misses school and all of you.
I said that I do too.
Be the best you can be!
It is Star Wars Day… May the 4th be with you!
Have a mindful day!
Love, Mrs. Craig
Posted: May 4, 2020
Language Arts
Read –Read- READ!
Our word of the day is s a i d. Use it for STOP! DROP! and WRITE!
Get a paper and pencil ready… set the timer for every 20-30 minutes when it goes off, STOP what you are doing and write for 2 minutes! GO!!
Writing: Think, talk, draw, and write.
Add details to a story you wrote.
Look closely. Do you have some word wall words?
Did you write the sounds you hear for unknown words
Does it begin with a capital and end with a stop mark?
Can you read it and understand
Did you use your letter making strokes?