Good evening grade 1 families,

I hope you all have had a wonderful weekend. This week altho short, was busy. Huge thank you to the Parents again for the breakfast treats on Wednesday, we truly are so spoiled at Andrew Sibbald. Please continue to encourage your child to participate and exchange their home reading decodable books. Library is on Wednesdays. 

One of our highlights from the week was around Earth Day. Our combined learning intentions for the week were;

Science Learning Outcomes — Earth Day. Living Systems, Earth Systems, and Environmental Care. Understanding the Earth and Environment.

• I can describe what Earth Day is and why it is important.
• I can identify ways people can care for the Earth.
• I can recognize natural things like plants, animals, soil, air, and water.
• I can describe ways people use natural resources like water, trees, and soil.

Caring for Living Things

• I can explain why plants and animals need clean air, water, and land.
• I can describe ways to help living things stay healthy.
• I can show respect for living things in my classroom and community.
• I can participate in activities that help care for the Earth, such as planting or cleaning up litter.

Reducing Waste and Protecting the Environment

• I can sort items into garbage, recycling, or compost.
• I can describe ways to reduce waste.
• I can reuse materials in creative ways.
• I can identify ways to save water and energy.

Scientific Inquiry Skills

• I can observe nature using my senses.
• I can record what I notice about plants, animals, or the environment.
• I can ask questions about how to care for the Earth.
• I can share my ideas about how to protect the environment.

Language Arts Learning Outcomes — Earth Day. Oral language, reading, writing, and representing using Earth Day themes.

 

Oral Language (Listening & Speaking)

• I can listen to stories about Earth and nature.
• I can share ideas about how to help the Earth.
• I can ask questions about caring for the environment.
• I can talk about what I learned about Earth Day.
• I can participate in group discussions about protecting nature. 

Reading

• I can read simple books about Earth and nature.
• I can use pictures to help understand information about the environment.
• I can identify important ideas in stories about Earth Day.
• I can make connections between stories and ways I care for the Earth.
• I can learn new words related to Earth Day (recycle, reuse, reduce, nature). 

Writing

• I can draw and write about ways to help the Earth.
• I can write simple sentences about Earth Day.
• I can create a list of ways to care for nature.
• I can write about something I can do to protect the Earth.
• I can share my writing with others.

See you all tomorrow morning friends,

Ms. Craik