You Hold Me Up

We read the story, You Hold Me Up as part of the Global Read Aloud. We made a list about how we can bring each other down with our words and actions. We put a big "X" over the words and showed the "stop" sign with our hands to remind us that these are things we should never do to others. We ripped up the paper so we would not be reminded of these unkind acts. Then we talked about how we can show respect and kindness by holding people up. This book is a good reminder that we have kindness all around us and we can show that same respect and kindness to others with even the simplest of gestures. We are lucky to have friends and family that hold us up each day.

Here are our thoughts:
You hold me up when . . .
you share with me. -Michael
you play with me. -Bryce
you give me a hug. -Will
you love me. -Liam B.
you play soccer with me. -Jarrett
you hug me. -Carter D.
you play with me on the play structure. -Kennedy
you share with me. -Gabriella
you read with me. -Autumn
you play on the monkey bars with me. -Braydon
you let me go where I please. -Charlie
you play with me at home. -Jaxson
you play tag with me. -Madison
you let me play my Wii game. -Nathan
you you play outside with me. -Ryder
you play video games with me. -Silas
you play a game with me. -Carter M.
you help me get dressed. -Bryce
you play Lego with me. -Colton

We are working on writing some folding books that tell how others hold us up and how we can do our part by making someone's day with our thoughtfulness.

Enjoy the weekend. Be kind to one another.
-Mrs. T & Ms. M.

Poems and Chants

We have been reading and singing some poems and chants every morning. The blue duotang goes home on Fridays and is returned on Mondays. The kids are really enjoying them. Thanks for helping share in the fun!

Here are our thoughts:
I practice the poems at home so I can do them really good at school. -Charlie
I like the poems because my mom and dad help me read them. -Jaxson
I like doing the ghost poem because I like when we sing it. -Braydon
I like the ghost poem because we get to clap, clap and snap. -Ryder
I like the goblin song because I like saying, "Boo" at the end. -Nathan
I like the goblin song because it's like the Farmer in the Dell. -Gabriella
I like doing the actions with the songs. -Madison
I like the days of the week because I can remember the days of the week. -Jarrett
I like when we do the one with the ghost and we say, "Boo, Boo, Boo." - Liam B.
I like every single poem because I love doing the actions and singing. -Colton
My favourite poem is The Turkey because it's a funny song. -Silas
My favourite is the months of the year because I like saying the months. -Bryce
I sing them with my mom and dad. I read all the words. -Kennedy
I like the months of the year because I get to sing them. -Carter D.
My favourite is This Old Ghost because I like the ghost. -Carter M.
The Goblins in the Sky is my favourite because I get to do it with Madison. -Emily
My mom reads the poems with me. I like Five Little Pumpkins. -Will
My favourite poem is I Like because it repeats. -Autumn

We appreciate the comments you are adding in the "autograph" section of our duotang. So glad to hear the kids are showing you the actions. Great job grade 1s and families!

There is no school tomorrow! Have a wonderful weekend.
-Mrs. T. & Ms. M.

Global Read Aloud 2018

The Global Read Aloud was launched in 2010, by Pernille Ripp, a teacher, speaker, author, blogger, and advocate for education. It is "a global literacy initiative that began with a simple goal in mind: one book to connect the world. From its humble beginnings, the GRA has grown to connect more than 4,000,000 students in more than 80 different countries." The selected books range from picture books to young adult novels.

This year the picture book author/illustrator choice is Monique Gray Smith and Julie Flett. We just read, My Heart Fills With Happiness. This book allowed for meaningful discussion about what fills our hearts with happiness.

Here are our thoughts:
My heart fills with happiness when I . . . 
go to school. - Madison
play with my mom. - Autumn
play with Lego. -Colton
get a good night kiss from my mom. -Emily
play soccer with my brother. -Jarrett
play with my pets. -Ryder

get to play on my Wii. - Nathan
see my whole family. -Gabriella
put leaves in bags to make a spider. -Jaxson
get to go to Folklorama to see how people dance in different parts of the world. -Silas
get a hug from my mom. -Carter D.
go out on the quad. -Liam S.
carve pumpkins. -Kennedy
get kisses from my mom. -Braydon
play outside. -Will
wake up and my mom kisses me on my cheek. -Liam B.
play a game with my family. -Carter M.
have fun playing with my friends. -Charlie
get help from my mom to get dressed. -Bryce

We will be connecting with a grade 1-3 class in Winnipeg to share our thinking as we read the Global Read Aloud books. Please let your child know what fills your heart with happiness.
-Mrs. T. & Ms. M.

We are Thankful!

The arrival of snow on Wednesday was a bit of a surprise. The first snowfall always gets the excitement level up. Thanks for sending hats and mitts to help us enjoy the fresh air outside and changing temperatures. With Thanksgiving just around the corner we have been talking about all that we have to be thankful for.

Here are our thoughts:

I am thankful for . . .

We made a family gift.

my friends because I am always nice to them. -Colton

my school because I am happy. -Bryce
snow because I get to play in it. -Carter D.

my mom because she is nice. -Carter M.

my grandma because she got me new mitts today. -Braydon

video games because I like playing them. -Silas

Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner.

my brother because he plays with me. -Jarrett

video games because I know what to do. -Liam B.
my family because they are fun. - Kennedy
when I get my PS4 because I like playing on those kinds of things. -Ryder

my daddy's house because I have a nice break time there. -Charlie

my mom because I really like how my mom lets me go to our cousin's house. -Jaxson
my mom because she keeps me safe. -Emily
snow because it's fun to play in it. - Madison
my mom because she whips me up supper. -Nathan
my dog because I always wanted one when I didn't have one. -Gabriella
my brother because we play wrestle. -Will
my whole family because I love them.. -Autumn

It will be an extra long weekend because we do not have school on Friday or on Thanksgiving Monday. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. We hope you enjoy time spent with family and friends. Let's be thankful every day!
 - Mrs. T. & Ms. M.