Monday, April 6, 2020

Good Monday Morning!
Each of you have received a code in your gmail (edu)  to enter the classroom.  Please let me know if you have any difficulties!
Ms. Patterson
Remember:  You need to be in Google Chrome!!!

Friday, April 3, 2020

Wow!  What a great job getting on and using your microphones!  It was so wonderful to hear your voices, see you smiling faces and see the many things you have been doing.  Can't wait for our next meeting!
Have a great weekend! 
Fun Friday!!
Good morning!  We will have our first meet and greet at noon today on Google Meet.  Your parents will get an email from me around 11:30 with a link to join.   Make sure you are in Google Chrome and click the link!  You will be in.  Please remember to MUTE ( Turn off) your microphone.  We will practice with this today.  If you have one thing you would like to hold up and share with your classmates, please have it beside you and we will take turns showing our work/creations. 

Try to watch the slide show I sent you yesterday in your email!!  Go to Google waffle and click on the big M and you will see an email from me in dark black.  Click on the link and the the slides will come up!  There are some great pictures in the slides and it will help you understand how to use the tools in our meeting.

So looking forward to seeing you all!!!

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Thoughtful Thursday!
Good morning!
Today is a 'test' day!! Yup, I have sent all of you an email in your Gmail with a link to a PowerPoint to prepare for tomorrow.  Do you remember that you have to be in Google Chrome (rainbow wheel) before you log in and find your "waffle"? Once you are in the waffle, look for the big red  M which means mail.  There you will see 2 emails from me (black and bold)!  If you would like to practice, you can write me back and let me know how this worked for you and what you liked about the presentation!  Don't worry if things don't work right away... I will be helping you as will your parents so just take a big breath, try again, and then ask for help!
You got this!

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Hello Terrific Twos!  No this is not an April Fools joke to have 2 blogs today! 
This is a little video on how to get into google classroom.  The classroom is not yet set up, but this video will tell you a little about it and help you get ready for our upcoming Classroom meeting that will happen this Friday!  Your parents will be getting an email all about it and I will be sending you a link just before the meeting.  I know you all remember how to get into your google drive and the "waffle". Don't worry, I'll be sending you more information tomorrow and Friday!
Just enjoy watching this with your parents when you have time!

https://calgaryboardofeducation-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/r/personal/jmday_cbe_ab_ca/Documents/Accessing%20CBE%20Google%20Accounts.mp4?csf=1&e=WVf7N5
Wintery Wednesday!

Good morning!  Happy April 1. It is April fools day today, did you play a trick on someone?
Here area couple of jokes to bring a laugh today:

What do you call a duck that gets all A’s?

What animal is always at a baseball game?
(The answers are at the end of this post )

I think the weather played a trick on us, brining cold and snow instead of April showers!  Here is a little story about enjoying the new snow.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmZCQfeWjeQ

How about heading outside for a little bit today, in your yard or a short walk?  What funny tracks can you make? Are there any objects you can find to make interesting or strange marks in the snow?  Can you spy any tracks in the snow... who or what do you think made them?  Draw or write about what you create and see.  Have fun!
Also, remember how we made the background for Arctic White?  In the story Snow Day, the art is created by layering the different paper.  Do you have different colored scrap paper at home? You could give it a try and create YOU on your snow day adventure!

Remember the story Wacky Wednesday?  If you'd like to listen to it again, here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b653k3-_wIM







1. A wise quacker.
2. A bat.

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Terrific Tuesday Twos!
Do you know what a proverb is? Do you think they are fact or fiction?  Read on…

A proverb is a saying or rhyme that gives some advice. Sometimes it uses simile, a comparison between two different things.  A common proverb heard in March is: “In like a lion, out like a lamb”. March has a lot of changing weather, as I bet you have noticed!  Some days are very warm and sunny and then there are days like today, cold and snowy.   This saying came from comparing the wild March weather to the roaring of lion and the more settled, warm weather of April to the gentle lamb. However, it is important to remember that this fun saying is not an accurate weather predictor!
How can you tell that this is not a very accurate weather prediction?
Here is a fun story that was created about the March proverb. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia6IVZlwcxs

Do you use proverbs in your family? What do they mean to your family? Jot down your ideas.
Here are some other proverbs… what do you think they mean?  Do you think you could make a little story about one, like the story you just heard ?  Give it a try!  Can’t wait to read your work! You can also find other proverbs or create your own! Have fun!

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”
“Early bird catches the worm”


Good Monday Morning! Each of you have received a code in your gmail (edu)  to enter the classroom.  Please let me know if you have any diff...