This week the boys and girls set up their Google Drive folders. All parents should have been given digital permission to access their child's learning folder. If you cannot access it, please let me know.
Their Google Drive folders will contain their entire scope of learning, from math to language, to art/drama/music and their Unit of Inquiry learning documents. jAs part of their Units of Inquiry, the students will be keeping a Living Journal; a diary of sorts, recording and reflecting on their learning for each UOI. While we got a late start, the boys and girls were very busy this week working on their Google Drive folders and their living journals.
In math this week we continued our work with number sense; specifically, place value, and how to read large numbers. Students work on their mental program everyday. This, as well as our online math program, IXL, represents an important component of student learning. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for practicing math skills. We use our math group periods on Tuesday and Friday to build understanding and incorporate math strategies. Like most skills, practice makes perfect.
In literacy this week students began working in their spelling groups, as well as writing imaginative narratives which were connected to the book The Twits, which continue to read together as a class. Many of our guided reading groups have finished their first book and are on to completing their book report.
Next Friday, September 22 is the 3 way conference. This is a chance to meet with your child and myself to discuss goals and expectations for year, as well as to see how they are settling into grade three. Watch your email for a short questionnaire which will help this process. I look forward to seeing you on Friday.
All the best!
Shawn
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