K2 Weekly Activities: June 15-19
Dear Families,
We hope that you continue to be well and safe. We wish all of the St James fathers a Happy Father’s Day weekend. We miss seeing your children and are so sad that we won’t have an opportunity to end our year together in the classroom. We hope that your child can join us for our final google meet of the year. We would love to see as many faces as possible! We know that it is difficult for some to feel comfortable speaking. We would like to encourage those students to draw a picture that they can hold up to show instead. It could be a drawing of their summer plan or anything they like. We will also be reading a book and playing a quick game and no speaking is required to participate in these. A reminder to please support your child in keeping the mic turned off unless it is their turn to speak, and in logging out of the meeting promptly at the end. We appreciate your support with this.
K2 Google Meet Monday June 22 10:30-10:55 meet.google.com/ndo-naar-jgs
We also wish to remind you of your scheduled collection time at St James where we invite you to come and collect your children's belongings. When arriving at school at your scheduled time, please bring any items belonging to school with you, to be returned. There are some green or cocoa coloured yoga mats that were sent home for washing as well as snuggle reading books and folders that we kindly ask you to return on that day. Thanks for your support in this.
Religion:
1. Daily Prayer: My Dear Jesus (tune of Frere Jacques)
My dear Jesus (student repeats)
Bless my day (student repeats)
Help me to be like you (student repeats)
In all ways! (student repeats)
2. Two Stories
Our June virtue is HONESTY. Listen to the following stories:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ladh7pvdVZI
Retell of The Boy Who Cried Wolf by the Reading Teacher
Picture Book of The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot by Scott Magoon
3. Message and Application
Discuss the message/ theme of the stories with your child.
Honesty is very important. It means telling the truth. If you don’t tell the truth, people won’t believe you when you are telling the truth.
What are some examples of honesty from the children’s everyday lives? Discuss.
Conclusion:
When we are honest, we are being like Jesus - just like we say in our daily prayer.
Math: The money muncher
Take an old tennis ball and cut a slit using an executive knife. (Done by an adult). Make two eyes using a marker. Or have fun creating your own face.
Squeeze the ball to open the mouth and feed marbles or coins and count them as you go. To make it more challenging you can count by 5’s or 10’s by adding nickels or dimes.
P.S: Squeezing that ball is a great fine motor activity to get those muscles ready for writing.
Language:
Take some time to read this Father’s Day book with your family! A Perfect Father’s Day by Eve Bunting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITAUYx24GKE
Create a Father’s Day Card for your Dad or a family member! Don’t forget to write a special message for them inside! (e.g. your favourite memory with Dad/Grandpa, etc.)
Here's a literacy game that will get your child up and moving!
MUSICAL LETTERS! (a spin on musical chairs)
Can be played alone or with a sibling/family member
Step 1: Place letters on the floor in a circle (Ex. magnetic, foam, plush, etc. If you don't have letters, make your own! Print them on paper and cut them out)
Step 2: Place an empty basket in the middle
Step 3: Play music as you dance around the circle
Step 4: When the music stops, whatever letter you're standing or sitting beside, pick it up, say its name and sound, and place it into the basket. Continue until all the letters are in the basket!
Extension: Give a word that starts with that letter/sound
French:
For the next few weeks, our French activities will be focusing on Summer activities “l’été”. Here is a link to a fun French song about Summer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6paqyXeJ-0.
Click this link for a fun French video about French Summer words!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QytQleTo34I
Review the French Summer words from last week.
Physical Education:
Hallway Laser Maze: follow the instructions on the website and have fun!!!!!
https://pin.it/6TlaXQ1
STEAM:
Making Better Bubbles
Watch the movie on the above website to learn how to make a big and strong Bubble!
Take a picture and share with us on twitter!
Art: Father’s Day Craft
Get your dad a trophy this year! Find 2 paper/foam cups.
Stick the bottom sides together. Add two arms using any card board. Paint and decorate.
Outdoor Learning: Create a beautiful picture using only nature from around your own yard!
*Please upload any pictures of your child’s learning on our Twitter page or send us an email with your photos. We would love to see all your learning and give your child feedback on their activities! :)
K2: [email protected] or @StjamesK2s
Feel Free to tag St James School: @StJamesOCSB
Dear Families,
We hope that you continue to be well and safe. We wish all of the St James fathers a Happy Father’s Day weekend. We miss seeing your children and are so sad that we won’t have an opportunity to end our year together in the classroom. We hope that your child can join us for our final google meet of the year. We would love to see as many faces as possible! We know that it is difficult for some to feel comfortable speaking. We would like to encourage those students to draw a picture that they can hold up to show instead. It could be a drawing of their summer plan or anything they like. We will also be reading a book and playing a quick game and no speaking is required to participate in these. A reminder to please support your child in keeping the mic turned off unless it is their turn to speak, and in logging out of the meeting promptly at the end. We appreciate your support with this.
K2 Google Meet Monday June 22 10:30-10:55 meet.google.com/ndo-naar-jgs
We also wish to remind you of your scheduled collection time at St James where we invite you to come and collect your children's belongings. When arriving at school at your scheduled time, please bring any items belonging to school with you, to be returned. There are some green or cocoa coloured yoga mats that were sent home for washing as well as snuggle reading books and folders that we kindly ask you to return on that day. Thanks for your support in this.
Religion:
1. Daily Prayer: My Dear Jesus (tune of Frere Jacques)
My dear Jesus (student repeats)
Bless my day (student repeats)
Help me to be like you (student repeats)
In all ways! (student repeats)
2. Two Stories
Our June virtue is HONESTY. Listen to the following stories:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ladh7pvdVZI
Retell of The Boy Who Cried Wolf by the Reading Teacher
Picture Book of The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot by Scott Magoon
3. Message and Application
Discuss the message/ theme of the stories with your child.
Honesty is very important. It means telling the truth. If you don’t tell the truth, people won’t believe you when you are telling the truth.
What are some examples of honesty from the children’s everyday lives? Discuss.
Conclusion:
When we are honest, we are being like Jesus - just like we say in our daily prayer.
Math: The money muncher
Take an old tennis ball and cut a slit using an executive knife. (Done by an adult). Make two eyes using a marker. Or have fun creating your own face.
Squeeze the ball to open the mouth and feed marbles or coins and count them as you go. To make it more challenging you can count by 5’s or 10’s by adding nickels or dimes.
P.S: Squeezing that ball is a great fine motor activity to get those muscles ready for writing.
Language:
Take some time to read this Father’s Day book with your family! A Perfect Father’s Day by Eve Bunting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITAUYx24GKE
Create a Father’s Day Card for your Dad or a family member! Don’t forget to write a special message for them inside! (e.g. your favourite memory with Dad/Grandpa, etc.)
Here's a literacy game that will get your child up and moving!
MUSICAL LETTERS! (a spin on musical chairs)
Can be played alone or with a sibling/family member
Step 1: Place letters on the floor in a circle (Ex. magnetic, foam, plush, etc. If you don't have letters, make your own! Print them on paper and cut them out)
Step 2: Place an empty basket in the middle
Step 3: Play music as you dance around the circle
Step 4: When the music stops, whatever letter you're standing or sitting beside, pick it up, say its name and sound, and place it into the basket. Continue until all the letters are in the basket!
Extension: Give a word that starts with that letter/sound
French:
For the next few weeks, our French activities will be focusing on Summer activities “l’été”. Here is a link to a fun French song about Summer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6paqyXeJ-0.
Click this link for a fun French video about French Summer words!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QytQleTo34I
Review the French Summer words from last week.
Physical Education:
Hallway Laser Maze: follow the instructions on the website and have fun!!!!!
https://pin.it/6TlaXQ1
STEAM:
Making Better Bubbles
Watch the movie on the above website to learn how to make a big and strong Bubble!
Take a picture and share with us on twitter!
Art: Father’s Day Craft
Get your dad a trophy this year! Find 2 paper/foam cups.
Stick the bottom sides together. Add two arms using any card board. Paint and decorate.
Outdoor Learning: Create a beautiful picture using only nature from around your own yard!
*Please upload any pictures of your child’s learning on our Twitter page or send us an email with your photos. We would love to see all your learning and give your child feedback on their activities! :)
K2: [email protected] or @StjamesK2s
Feel Free to tag St James School: @StJamesOCSB