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 Terrific Twos!  
I hope you had rest and fun over break, thinking of creative ways to spend time with family and stay connected to friends from a distance.  Did any of you create drawings or messages to place on your windows for community scavenger hunts? On my walks (keeping  a 2m distance from others), I enjoyed reading and looking at all the art and messages posted in windows!  I saw many children having creative play outside too.. climbing trees, and shoveling snow into piles to slide on in their yards.  I'd love to hear what things you invented, created or helped with over break.  You can complete a journal entry, draw and label or write and illustrate.  For now,  if you like, you can take a picture of your work and email it to me.  Later on this week, I will let you know where to share your work and how I will be sharing your learning assignments.   I am so looking forward to working with all of you on distance learning.  You are missed! I know there will be challenges, I'm calling it "homelearningtopia" , here is a the clip to get us into the spirit of trying and persevering even when things are difficult!  Ok, out of your chairs, get ready, dance and sing along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX3_JQHKaqA
Today:
Think of a creating a place to do your school work and organize your supplies for learning... will you need to share your space with others in the family?  How will you share computer time/pencils/supplies? 
Create a schedule... its important to have a routine.  Write down when you will get up, eat breakfast, check on your lessons for the morning and complete work. Don't forget to build in 'brain breaks', P.E. and music.  More ideas on how to complete these at home will be coming.  
Remember, when creating your schedule, use a strategy that works for you.. is it writing it out in steps, drawing images, or a combination of drawing and labeling. 
I'll be connecting with your family via email today to share more information outlining some of the next steps for learning adventures. I will also be phoning families over the next couple of days to check in and respond to any question from the email. More details will be shared throughout the coming week.
Have a great day,
Ms. Patterson

Hello students,
I wanted to let you know I am thinking about you and so glad you all are staying well.  Remember, by everyone helping out, we all make a positive difference.  Think about the little Hummingbird in the story, The Hummingbird and the forest Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVmDOJcBrR0.
The tulips are still blooming, and the fish are doing well.  You don't need to worry as they get special food that lasts a long time and I am have been feeding them every morning.   If you want some more ideas on things to do at home, here is a link to some ideas:
https://www.cbe.ab.ca/programs/curriculum/learning-at-home/Pages/default.aspx.
Spring break is almost here, did you know the first day of spring  is today?  Hey, can you see any signs of spring out there?  If you still have Santa's sunflower seeds, now would be a great time to plant them in a pot inside and watch them sprout and grow. 

Please check the CBE and school website for updates and current information.

"In every crisis, doubt or confusion, take the higher path - the path of compassion, courage, understanding and love." Amit Ray

Parent-teacher-student led conferences are cancelled.  Please check the school website for updated information.  Book fair has also been cancelled.

Ask me how my boat helps an Inuit community.
Please book a conference time for next week.  Thursday March 19 and Friday March 20.  These are student led and students are very excited to share their learning with you!
Weather is turning cold again... bundle up!

Ask me about stop and drop read today!  Remember to dress up as your favorite book character.
Please bring a box of sugar cubes for Friday to build our igloos!
Ask me about the fact families we worked on in math.

Our tulips are blooming!  Thank you to the Kennedy family for brining spring into our classroom!! The students are  enjoying watching the plants grow and develop.

Read-a-Thon information sent home today!  Please check this out, such a great idea and so much fun too!!   Let's see how much reading the Terrific Two's can do! 

What a fun day today!  Check out some photos of the work we did with our visiting "Mad Scientist."  Ask me to explain what we made.  It was very exciting!  Later, we used the information from the morning to re-design our boats, adding to them to help their buoyancy and stability.  We are so excited to share our work with you at conference later this month!

Ask me about a fact  I learned about traditional Inuit clothing.  I can draw it for you.
Tomorrow morning we have scientists coming to our class to share information on boats and buoyancy.