Phonics
-suffixes are added to the end of a word to change the words meaning.
-the suffix -ment generally changes a verb into a noun.
-a payment is money paid to someone or the act of paying
- the suffixes -able and -ible are added to indicate able to or can do
Words of the Week
-Thank you to everyone for your ongoing commitment to practicing the words of the week throughout the year
-It has been so great to see all of the students try their best on the tests after practicing at home
-Being the last week of school, next week, we won't be having a test.
Acrostic Poems
-We learned that an acrostic poem is where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message
-Then we use words or phrases to describe that word
-We chose to write about summer ideas
-Afterwards, we practice memorizing our poem and recited it in front of the class!
Time- How can duration support interpretation of time?
-We learned that the amount of time something takes from beginning to end is called duration
-We practiced timing different activities using a variety of different ways to measure time (sand timer, a clap, a count, a stomp of a foot or saying the alphabet)
Bird Observations
-We went outside and did some bird watching
-We looked for birds in the sky, in a tree and on the ground. We also looked for field clues: beak shape, feather colours, size and foot type
Elephant and Piggie Books
- To practice reading with expression we read Elephant and Piggie books
- We practiced reading together, and aloud in class, and to our Kindergarten Buddies
Happy Father's Day
- We hope everyone has a lovely Father's Day weekend
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