We had a great first week back at school! It was so nice to see almost everyone after the long break! The transition back into school was smooth and we picked up right where we left off before the winter break.
I Can Learn on the Land
We were so lucky with the weather this week and were able to get out for a community walk. This week was the first time that we have seen the river frozen over and students had some great questions and observations. Every time we go for a walk we notice new things. This week we noticed how red some bushes and berries were and wondered if that was a way to attract animals. We also saw what looked like fresh evidence of beavers and wondered where the beavers had gone.
We also took this as an opportunity to talk about winter safety. We learned how to walk on icy sidewalks like a penguin and why it is not very safe to walk on frozen rivers.
I Can Record Equality Using the Equal Sign and Show the Relationship Using Manipulatives and Pictures
This week we also spent some time using balances to build an understanding of equal and unequal. Students worked through balancing addition and subtraction equations using manipulatives. This critically important skill and understanding helps lay the foundation for all future math learning. Our biggest take away for students is that the = sign does not mean 'answer goes here'.
