Tips of the Week: June 15 -19

This is our second last edition for the year of our class blog. I have had some nice reviews in student agendas- thank you! I hope to have a blog again next year, and will take into account the feedback that I received from this year in order to make it as useful as possible.

This Thursday afternoon is our school's Play Day. Students will likely need a change of clothes (in case of getting wet in water games). More info to follow via notes home.

This Friday afternoon (1pm) is our annual Park Lawn Idol. Throughout the last 2 weeks, students of all grades were invited to audition for the show (which is very much like a talent show), performing many acts including: piano, violin, dancing, gymnastics, live bands, stand up comedy, singing, magic tricks, and much more.  We can't wait to watch the wonderful show!

Language- This week and next, we are focusing on reading and writing skills in our reading groups, and students are encouraged to use checklists as they read and write over the summer. Here is a fun reading challenge for this summer's reading:

Here is a great and straightforward reading checklist that is simple to follow and provides a great reminder to children while reading. It's also a great way to determine if the book is too easy or too hard for the child:

Math- We have wrapped up all of our units for the year and are doing review this week and part of next. Students will be practicing core concepts such as multiplication skills, skip counting, place value, problem solving skills, addition and subtraction skills, and various mathematical terms and vocabulary. All of these concepts are wonderful choices when planning review for the summer. Here is a general list of the terms (associated with various areas of focus) for math from grades 3-5. It is taken from a U.S. site but is very much in line with our Ontario Curriculum:

Here are a an excellent (basic) checklist to use over the summer when practicing word problems:

Please encourage your child to use the games in the tab to the right to practice math skills over the summer (when possible).

~Thank you for reading. Have fun working and being together!~