On Tuesday we had Scientists in the Schools come and visit. We got to learn all sorts of neat things about insects. The students got to experience what is was like to be an insect. They got to wear goggles that let them see what insects see (compound eyes). They learnt about the different parts of insects, different types, as well as the life cycle that insects go through. It was lots of fun! Thank you very much for the parent volunteers! We couldn't do it without you!
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In our classroom we had a variety of space inquiry learning going on. In our science area we had the students order the planets from closest to the sun to farthest away. They did a great job. Miss Ana had also brought in some fruits, so students could see how big the planets were in relation to others. In our sensory bin we made moon dough (flour and baby oil). Students could experience what moon dough or moon sand really felt like. In music and movement we learnt about the orbit of the sun, moon, and earth. We got the students to act out the orbit so they had a better understanding of day/night, seasons and years. Lastly in language the students had to pick something that they would bring to space and explain their reasoning in writing. Some wanted to bring their families, others wanted to bring necessities, such as oxygen tanks or food. They all had really good reasons. Can't wait for you all to read them!
On Friday was the Kindergarten Collections Fair! We had each student gather a collection at home. Once they had their collection, they had to sort their collection. Their collections were on display in the gym for all of the kindergartners, teachers and parents to see. For their collection they needed to be able to communicate with parents and teachers how they sorted their collection. They did a great job! It was great to see how many different ways a collection can be sorted! Some had some really great ways to sort! Thank you for all of the parents who came to see the collections. It was a huge success!
Today is Heritage Day at Berrigan! Students were to wear colours or cultural dress to represent their heritage. We briefly have talked about heritage and how not everyone comes from Canada. People come to Canada from all over the world and it is great to learn about and experience another person's culture. In the afternoon students we had the bread festival. Students were able to taste different breads from around the world. What a wonderful experience! |
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