Room 8 Blog

Hello families, Here is what we got up to this week: The zoo field trip was a blast! We learned so much about butterflies during our program and even got to see some hatching out of their chrysalises. Thank you to those who volunteered, we could not go on these trips without you.      

Hello families, This is what we got up to this week: We celebrated Earth Day and read lots of books about our beautiful planet, took part in scientific art, and wrote a letter to Earth. For our scientific art, we conducted an experiment using food colouring, baking soda and vinegar. Students hypothesized what would happen as a class. It was great to see their reactions as their Earth's fizzed up! Fun fact, CO2 is released during this chemical reaction and the states of mater change from liquid + solid to a gas.

Hello families, This week, our seeds sprouted! Students were excited to begin recording their scientific observations and measuring their plants every day or two. We also explored the needs, anatomy, and life cycles of plants. Along the way, students were introduced to important scientific vocabulary such as photosynthesis, chlorophyll, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and glucose, helping deepen their understanding of how plants grow and survive.

Hello families, Here is what we got up to this week: Spring Watercolour Art   In mathematics students learned how to subtract using the Montessori Golden Beads. Some students who were ready practiced regrouping.   We also began practicing how to use the stamp game material. Spring Math Games   Spring Favourites    Sit Spot: Finish the Scribble Thinking Routine   Monday Easter Egg hunt in the school field! In Science/Social Studies We began researching the provinces and territories using books and the PebbleGo website. Students picked 3 to zoom in on their maps and represented them using symbols from their research. They focused on landforms, natural resources, provincial plants, and animals.   We also learned about the four spheres of Earth—hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere—and discussed how each one plays an important role in our planet. Students then explored the Montessori land and water form trays, matching each form to the correct ...