Hello Grade 1 families,

What an exciting time it has been in grade 1 over the last week! Jingle Bells Fluffy Mittens has continued to bring some excitement to our room each and every day. SoundKreations is coming along nicely and the students are having a wonderful time with Coach Kat, they have learned a lot about the history of Hip Hop. The students did a great job with having blue indoor days this week, we are hopeful for warmer weather for our last week before the Winter break.

Some of our learning intentions this week were in Science. (Scientific methods):

• I can ask questions about what I see and wonder what might happen during a science experiment.
• I can share my predictions about what I think will happen in an experiment.
• I can explain why I think something will happen before testing.

Observing & Recording

• I can watch closely and notice changes during an experiment.
• I can draw or record what I see happening in the experiment.

Comparing & Describing Results

• I can compare what happens using hot water, cold water, or vinegar.
• I can explain how things changed and whether my prediction was correct.
• I can talk about what dissolved fastest, slowest, or did not dissolve.

Reflecting & Communicating

• I can talk about what I learned and what surprised me.
• I can tell others how the experiments worked or did not.

Skittles Rainbow

• I can predict what colour will change first.
• I can observe how the colours move and mix
• I can explain why warm water works differently than cold water.

Dissolving candy canes (hot, cold, vinegar).

• I can compare which liquid dissolves candy the fastest.
• I can draw before and after pictures to show what changed.

Reminders, Tuesday night is our concert night students are asked to dress in cozy hip hop attire (please see the parent update sent from Mrs. Scarrow). Library is on Wednesday this week. The last day of school is on Friday (we will also will be doing the Polar Express that day as well).

See you Monday morning friends!

Ms. Craik

Good evening, Grade 1 families,

What an exciting week we have had in grade 1! Our elf Jingle Bell Fluffy Mittens joined us and has brought sone holiday excitement to our classroom. We also started our dance residency with SoundKreations and the students are having a wonderful time so far!

A highlight of our week was in math (numeracy). Our learning intentions for this week were:

Math (Understanding numbers (0-20)

• I can recognize and name numbers to 20.
• I can count objects to 20 and show the number in different ways (pictures, tallies, fingers, ten frames).
• I can put numbers in order from smallest to biggest and biggest to smallest.

Skip Counting:

• I can skip count by 2's to 20.
• I can skip count by 5's to 20 and beyond.
• I can skip count by 10's starting at 0 and beyond.
• I can find patterns on a 100 chart when I skip count.

Math Card Games (number recognition, comparing numbers, and building fluency).

• I can read and name numbers on playing cards.
• I can math numbers that are the same.
• I can compare two numbers and tell which is greater or less.
• I can take turns and follow the rules in a math game.
• I can use strategies during card games to help me remember numbers.

Problem Solving:

• I can show my thinking in different ways (drawing, talking, using tools).
• I can check my work to see if it makes sense.

Representing Numbers With Materials

Numbers can be shown in many ways. Each way usually shows something about the number.

These linking cubes show that 7 is made up of 5 and 2. The counters on this 10-frame show that 6 is 1 more than 5. The representation also helps someone see 6 instantly. These counters show that 8 is made up of 2 sets of 4. These fingers show that 5 is 4 and 1.

•	10-frames are usually filled from the top row left to right and then the bottom row left to right.
•	All five fingers on one hand are usually used before the fingers on the other hand are used.

There are always many ways to show a number, though. For example, all three of these representations show 7.

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Representing Numbers With Words and Numerals

Numbers can be shown using numerals or words.

1	one		6	six
2	two		7	seven
3	three		8	eight
4	four		9	nine
5	five		10	ten

Sometimes the numbers represent amounts but not always. For example, a 5 on a sports jersey does not represent a quantity.

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Representing Numbers With Tally Marks

Numbers can be shown using tally marks.

4

5

6

Tally marks can show some things about a number.

9 is 5 and 4 more.

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Relating Numbers to 5 and 10

Numbers can be related to 5 or to 10. Relating a number to 5 or to 10 also shows things about the number.

4 is 1 less than 5. 8 is 3 more than 5. 8 is also 2 less than 10.

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Helping Your Child

Have your child count things at home where the total number is 10 or fewer. Include things with fewer than 5 items and things with close to 10 items.

Observe and support your child to make sure every object is counted once and only once.

Once your child says the total number, ask him or her to show it with counters or with tally marks. Counters can be any small, similar objects, such as buttons, pebbles, or toothpicks.

Ask your child about the number:

-	Is it more than 5 or less than 5?
-	Is it more than 10 or less than 10?
-	Is it a lot more (or less) or just a little bit more (or less)?

ULFI Letter of the week

A reminder that Wednesday is our library day again this week, please return your books for Tuesday.

Have a wonderful Sunday evening, see you all Monday morning friends.

Ms. Craik

Good evening families,

Sorry for the day late blog post (I realized it got posted to my last years class blog site).

Huge thank you to all the families this last week for arranging a time to come and chat with me about your son or daughter it was awesome to connect with you all.

During our Social Studies unit and through our literacy tasks we have been building our understanding of "Belonging". Specifically,, we have looked at one special community that we belong to, our Family. Through reading stories, classroom discussions, and sharing circles, grade ones have added to their understanding of our family community. 

Some of our learning intentions for last week were focused on Social studies. Our Learning intentions for this work was:

• I can identify which groups I belong to.
• I can understand I belong to more than one group.
• I appreciate that belonging to groups enriches my identity.

ELA

• I can plan a narrative using a simple picture plan or organizer.
• I can use simple sentences that make sense and stay on topic.
• I can use vocabulary that fits the story, including feeling words and action words.
• I can share a story plan and writing with my peers and teacher.

Art (Inspired by Todd Parr).

• I can create a portrait that represents my family in my own creative style.
• I can use shapes, lines, and bright colours to show people and emotions.
• I can recognize that families can look different.
• I can express personal identify through choices (colour, size, and details).

Reminder that our library day is on Wednesday. Our dance/music residency starts this week. Also please make sure students have snow pants, gloves, boots and winter jackets now that we are in our Calgary December weather.

Ms. Craik