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Posted: October 30, 2020

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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 Hartmannhttps://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

https://www.kidsyogastories.com/yoga-storytime-videos/ 

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?

 

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