Mrs. Elliott's Montessori Classroom

It was a very busy day in the classroom today.  We discussed Quebec Carnaval and looked at the activities that take place during this celebration.  We also had Mr. Michel come in and speak with us today about the importance of music and dance. Homework:  - home reading  - muscle system quiz tomorrow  - puzzle maps (very overdue)   Have a good night! 

This afternoon we worked on our sewing project.  The students played Pumpkin Patch Throw-down in gym today.  Most of the day was spent as a work block.  We are working hard to finish our explorer writing.   Homework tonight:  - home reading  - muscle quiz Friday   - puzzle map colouring if not completed (this is VERY overdue!)  - Word Study Lessons nine and ten if not complete Have a good night! 

We started creating some poetry this morning.  We will continue to work with it through the week.  We had a work block at the end of the day today.  The children also worked on their Explorer projects today. Homework:  - home reading  - library books back tomorrow  - gym tomorrow  - muscle quiz Friday Have a good night! 

We did another round of explorer rotations.  Ask your child who their favourite explorer has been so far.  Most of the day was a work block day today.  Due to an increase in conversations in the classroom, many children will be bringing maps home to colour this weekend.  Please ask your child if they have a map to finish. Year fives have been working on multi step multiplication questions.  Please provide your child with a question a day to help them solidify this concept. Tomorrow is a Pro D day, no school for students. Homework:  - home reading  - map colouring  - word study nine if not complete Have a good weekend! 

This morning the students continued working on their explorer stations.  In the afternoon we did a math estimation activity.  The fives and sixes have also started to write a short biography on an Olympic athlete.   Homework:  - home reading  - yr 5 math multiplication review if not complete  - fast facts tomorrow  Have a good night! 

We had literacy station rotations today.  Please ask your child what they learned at each station today.   We also marked our muscle packages.  They will have a short quiz on this next week. Homework:  - home reading  - title pages if not complete  - gym tomorrow Have a great night!