Monday, 15 September 2014
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
New Math Videos
Hello Families!
Here are a few math videos that we've been singing to in class this week!
We are working on mastering the partners that make 10. This will help your child make friendlier numbers when working with difficult math problems this year. We are also working on mastering our doubles. First term outcomes for grade 2s include mastering the "Make 10 Partners" and Doubles Facts.
What If I Know My Doubles?
---Ask your child to start working on the doubles +/- 1 concepts. 6+5 ---> I know that 5+5 = 10 so one more would be 11. Or 3+4. I know that 4+4 is 8 so one less is 7.
---Ask your child to start working on the doubles +/- 2 concepts. 7+5 ---> I know that 5+5 = 10 so two more would be 12. ….Or 7+9. I know that 9+9 is 18 so two less is 16.
---You can also ask your child to "half the doubles" -- I know that 6 + 6 = 12 so 12 - 6 = 6, etc. Great for applying quick math fact knowledge.
--- Ask your child to apply their doubles to larger numbers! I know that 6+6=12 so 60+60=120 and 600+600 = 1200 (one thousand, two hundred)…... Excellent for grade 3 students to understand this concept as we start working with larger numbers into the year.
Friends of 10
Doubles Rap Part 1
Doubles Rap Part 2
Here are a few math videos that we've been singing to in class this week!
We are working on mastering the partners that make 10. This will help your child make friendlier numbers when working with difficult math problems this year. We are also working on mastering our doubles. First term outcomes for grade 2s include mastering the "Make 10 Partners" and Doubles Facts.
What If I Know My Doubles?
---Ask your child to start working on the doubles +/- 1 concepts. 6+5 ---> I know that 5+5 = 10 so one more would be 11. Or 3+4. I know that 4+4 is 8 so one less is 7.
---Ask your child to start working on the doubles +/- 2 concepts. 7+5 ---> I know that 5+5 = 10 so two more would be 12. ….Or 7+9. I know that 9+9 is 18 so two less is 16.
---You can also ask your child to "half the doubles" -- I know that 6 + 6 = 12 so 12 - 6 = 6, etc. Great for applying quick math fact knowledge.
--- Ask your child to apply their doubles to larger numbers! I know that 6+6=12 so 60+60=120 and 600+600 = 1200 (one thousand, two hundred)…... Excellent for grade 3 students to understand this concept as we start working with larger numbers into the year.
What Makes 10
Friends of 10
Doubles Rap Part 1
Doubles Rap Part 2
Another Great Day!
Today we had a monster meeting and then we went to music and French class.
This afternoon we talked abut the kind of person we wanted to be. We talked about being helpful, kind, respectful, responsible, honest and trustworthy.
After recess we had an art lesson and worked on our self-portraits.
This afternoon we talked abut the kind of person we wanted to be. We talked about being helpful, kind, respectful, responsible, honest and trustworthy.
After recess we had an art lesson and worked on our self-portraits.
Monday, 8 September 2014
Our Second Day At School
Hello Families!
We had a lot of fun today at school! In the morning we had math. We worked on our doubles. We learned the "Doubles Rap" and we also worked on counting beans and grouping them.
We went to Madame Loewen's room for French. We played a French Swatter game with some new french words.
In the afternoon, Mrs. Cantafio read us a story. It was called "Have You Filled a Bucket Today." After the story, we made our own buckets.
These are ways we can fill buckets:
Mason: Hold the door for someone
Vera: Smile at someone
Sam: Help someone when they are hurt
Harrison: If someone drops something, pick it up for them
Coryn: Give them a smile
Jack: Hold their hand if they're sad or lonely
Taylor: Smile at someone new
Tristan: Say I love you to your family
Rylee: Say good morning to people
Sarah: If you have two of something, you can share!
Lexie: Don't interrupt others
Ethan: Listen to someone when they talk to you
Odin: Help someone carry something
Elizabeth: Say thank you.
Atok: Help someone out
We ended off the day, playing some math games and going to music class.
We had a lot of fun today at school! In the morning we had math. We worked on our doubles. We learned the "Doubles Rap" and we also worked on counting beans and grouping them.
We went to Madame Loewen's room for French. We played a French Swatter game with some new french words.
In the afternoon, Mrs. Cantafio read us a story. It was called "Have You Filled a Bucket Today." After the story, we made our own buckets.
These are ways we can fill buckets:
Mason: Hold the door for someone
Vera: Smile at someone
Sam: Help someone when they are hurt
Harrison: If someone drops something, pick it up for them
Coryn: Give them a smile
Jack: Hold their hand if they're sad or lonely
Taylor: Smile at someone new
Tristan: Say I love you to your family
Rylee: Say good morning to people
Sarah: If you have two of something, you can share!
Lexie: Don't interrupt others
Ethan: Listen to someone when they talk to you
Odin: Help someone carry something
Elizabeth: Say thank you.
Atok: Help someone out
We ended off the day, playing some math games and going to music class.
Tuesday, 2 September 2014
Monday, 1 September 2014
WELCOME BACK!
Welcome Back to Lakewood School!
More importantly, Welcome to Room 14!
I am so excited to start a fabulous year together!
I can't wait to meet you and your families at our
Opening Day Conferences (drop-in)
Wednesday, September 3rd :
1:00pm - 4:00pm
and from
5:00pm-7:00pm
OR
Thursday, September 4th :
12:25pm - 3:15pm
Please remember to bring the following 4 things with you when you come to your conferences:
1. $50 student fees (cash or cheque)
2. Indoor Shoes
3. Headphone/Earbuds
4. 2 boxes of kleenex
Students will get a chance to put their personal belongings away, find their desk and pick out a few books for the first day of school!
Parents will get a chance to chat with Mrs. Cantafio and confirm student/family information. Families will also get to find out how we will be using Remind 101 and other tech tools to stay connected with their child's learning and growing in the classroom! This is also a great opportunity to ask questions!
I can't wait to see you on Wednesday & Thursday!
Enjoy the last few days!
Mrs. Cantafio :)
Saturday, 16 August 2014
LAKEWOOD MONSTERS 2014-2015
Welcome to Room 14! Also officially known as the "Monster Room!" I'm very excited to see you all in September! In the mean time, feel free to browse older posts and photos that my Monsters did last year!
Can't wait!
See you in a few short weeks!
Mrs. Cantafio :)
Can't wait!
See you in a few short weeks!
Mrs. Cantafio :)
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