The grade 1's were delighted to return to in class learning again in January after online learning for a month.    We had very good online class attendance and 100's of Seesaw activities were completed at home. Great work grade one students, and grown ups.  We started January classes and jumped right back into our routines. The students do not really care for online learning; they have discovered they prefer learning in the classroom with their friends.  We love learning together and sharing ideas. January assessments are showing slow but steady progresss with reading, writing and math.  We are keeping our fingers crossed that the Covid 19 numbers in Nova Scotia are low for everyone's health and well-being but especially so we can stay in school with our lovely wonderful Grade 1 class. We will be having a Valentine's Day party in February where valentines and prepackaged treats can be brought in to share. We will be happy to see the end of the cold dark days of January.

Grade 1 had a very busy month. We settled into our classroom rules and routines.  We have been building our knowledge and understanding  of letters, sounds and words.  We have developed our understanding of how books work and how to use the story meaning, structure and letter sounds to help us learn to read.  The students love being teacher reader of the day and read the class book with a pointer at the front of the room.  Building a love of reading daily.  In math we have continued to work on developing our understanding of numbers to 20 and started looking at numbers to 100. We really enjoy learning videos that include dance and exercise. Jack Hartmann's count to 20 and workout is a favorite! We can all count to 20! Grade 1 is full of creativity and we completed many wonderful art projects. 

Its disappointing that covid 19 will have us working online at least for awhile.  It's not ideal but with commitment and a positive outlook I know we can keep the great learning going! Our main worksites will be Seesaw and RAZ kids. See you all online.