Check out this week's STEAM challenge!

Please refer to attachment :).

Welcome Grade One to our third week of home learning. I hope you are all having fun with the activities. Don’t forget to check out Ms. Mountain’s teacher page for this week’s culture lesson and get well with Mrs. Downey by participating in all the fun suggestions she has in store for you. Please find the following documents attached. Have fun!

• “Grade 1 Home Learning Choice Board”
• “Grade One Word Wall List”
• “Word Problems Choice Board”

Interested in creating some Spring art this week? Check out this sweet craft! Or in the spirit of Earth Day, why not get creative by making something out of recycled materials? Be sure to show a picture of your creation to me via our Facebook group or by e-mailing me at (jillian.girouard@nbed.nb.ca) as I would love to see it!

https://www.theresourcefulmama.com/paper-plate-flower-craft-for-kids/?20190519

Welcome to week 2 of home learning! I hope you all enjoyed your Easter. Once again, I want to remind you to complete whatever you can. I don’t want the home learning to add stress in your home during these unique times. I will be checking in with each child and family again this week. I can’t wait to hear your child’s Easter news! Feel free to e-mail me at jillian.girouard@nbed.nb.ca or send me a private Facebook message if you have any questions. Don’t forget to check out Miss. Downey’s teacher page for Wellness activities and Ms. Mountain’s page for your weekly Culture lesson.

Please find the following documents attached:

• “Kindergarten Home Learning Choice Board Week 2”
• “Kindergarten Sight Words and Activities”
• “Educational Websites”
• “Math Riddle”

Interested in creating some Spring art this week? Check out this website!

• https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnoO3k54vcBRiV8USys5g9UMwyUf5KJWV

Do you want to be read to? Check out these two great websites!

• https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f  Username – nblib Password – nbschools
• https://www.storylineonline.net/

Please find the following documents attached:

• "Reading Strategies"- This document is to help you when your child gets stuck on an unfamiliar word.
• "Reading Comprehension Suggested Questions"-This document will provide you with suggested questions to ask while your child reads.
• "Kindergarten Writing Checklist"- Feel free to refer to this when your child is creating a writing piece.
• "Grade 1 Writing Checklist"- Feel free to refer to this when your child is creating a writing piece.

During these times it is hard to get reading materials besides those already in your house. If online reading is not an option, alternative reading materials could include:

The district is publishing weekly STEAM challenges. If you are looking for something fun to do - check it out!

Hi, Class! I miss you very much! I know there is a lot going on right now. You might feel worried. You might feel sad. That’s okay! This is really a time to be PROUD! PROUD of our community that is working together. PROUD of people helping people. PROUD of people putting others first. Through all of this, I hope you know I’m so very proud of you and I miss you! I'm sending you hugs, sunshine, smiles, rainbows and butterflies your way!

                                                                               Your Teacher,

                                                                               Mrs. Girouard