Our ROM guide gave us a great suggestion for a follow-up activity: to write about what we imagine when we look at the stars (just as the Greeks, the First Nations and many other cultures have).
I found a great star map, marked with the same constellations we saw when we were in the planetarium. Each astronomer studied their map, tracing the lines that made a picture in their mind. Then, we wrote about what we saw. We had crabs, snakes, snowflakes, houses and lots more. Ask your astronomer what she/he saw in the stars!
Here are some space words to go along with our field trip and writing:
la Terre
le soleil
la lune
une étoile
l’espace
We were already busy with another writing task last week, writing about how we were feeling and why. We had a little emoticon menu to choose from and we attempted to write neatly on some lines, keeping words together.
Recently, I have also taught the kids how to play the games in the app "Jeux Pour Lire". There are 4 little circus games that encourage us to listen and look for sounds and syllables. The kids are loving it so far, and are able to play on their own. Think about adding it to your home devices!
We had one last gymnastics period on Friday. Such fun! Here are some pics...
Last week I sent home the March calendar. There may be one after school event near the end of the month that is yet to be scheduled, so keep your eye out for that. Of course, March break is coming up, so please let me or the office know if there will be any additional absences, in order to avoid annoying automated calls. Don't forget to remind your child about their show & tell Friday. I'm the worst at reminding them, but it is on our class calendar! There are no activity bags coming home this week due to March Break. You'll get your next one on Monday the 18th.
If I don't see you, have a wonderful March Break!