Sharing, Sorting, and Space Invading!!

It seems a bit odd starting off our school week on a Wednesday, but we did so today! During our morning calendar meeting, we were noting how far we have come already; all the way from the number 2 to the number 17!

The students had a special guest this morning~ Mr. Pratchler the Speech and Language Pathologist was back in our room. He taught our class about Space Invader- a 'bad guy' who teaches us about respecting personal space. He also noticed that we're still learning about taking turns when we talk, so he told us that he'll be back next week to talk about Blurt Out Blue! :) As usual, he also brought his very exciting I-pad. He worked through a pottery making program with the students. They were able to take turns choosing different colours and patterns to decorate the pottery that they built on the screen.

 

We had some time before lunch, so we started up with some work out videos. Then, technology played up on us and wouldn't play anymore videos. So, I introduced the alphabet game "I Have, Who Has." I also started a new game for staggering the number of people who go to wash hands before snack. I found some flashcards with a variety of pictures. I was giving hints to the students (such as, it starts with this sound and ends with this sound.. or it rhymes with...etc..) and they had to guess what the picture was of.

 

For math, we also played a sorting game. Students were given a cup filled with a variety of pattern blocks. Then, I placed a picture of each block on the table. Their job was to sort their pattern blocks under the correct pictures. Afterwards I let them explore building with the pattern blocks. I lightly suggested that they try to make patterns, which is exactly what happened. Yay!

 

 

For last period, we went to the library. I read aloud Clark The Shark Dares to Share and then the students went to find books to sign out. We stayed in the library for them to look over their books with one another. Then we returned back to our classroom for our end of the day talking circle. We even had time to sing Baby Shark and be introduced to the video of the silly, catchy tune Herman the Worm!

We'll continue with lessons on sharing and patterns on Friday. :) Until then, take care and dare to share!