How lucky we are to get all sunny days this week! The kids had a great time during recess and lunch being out in the warmth and sunshine. It may be back to rain this weekend… but that’s how Vancouver stays so green!
We started off the week with a Magic Show! It was amazing to see the talent by these two performers. Ask your child about it and see what their favourite magical act was!
We added another station for our RBLM this week – Hole Punch! It is a “low” activity, meaning it focuses on small refined movements versus something like “Tub Train” or “Scooter Drill”. The stations alternate between high and low to give the students a chance to recharge and be ready for the next station with the appropriate energy. Station 6 – Hole Punch works on hand-eye coordination as well as fine motor skills and strength. It develops their palmar arch muscles, necessary for writing and proper grip. We have also started having student-led stretches in order to develop their independence and leadership skills with the class.
We continue to gradually add various multi-sensory stations, so the students have a chance to learn how to do them well and properly. The students really enjoy them and it is a great way to show them alternate ways of seeing proper letter formation while working on phonics. It is also beneficial for developing their fine motor skills.
Building words with Lego! 
We carefully cut the clay to form the letters.
We ended the day with working with Division 2 (another grade 2 class) to create family portraits for Family Day! It was a mixed media piece, where we painted the canvas with acrylic paint, and then built the family members using shapes cut out of painted paper. It was wonderful to see the kids’ creativity and ability to use abstract concepts to create this art piece. They will be displayed along the halls of the school. Please come take a look if you are here for goal-setting conferences!
Please note:
- Please sign up for conferences if you have not done so already. Please indicate if you would like a phone conference or in-person conference. Please click on the button below to sign up. *Tuesday and Wednesday March 4 & 5 will be early dismissal days.
- Wednesday February 26th is Pink Shirt Day! This is a day where we encourage everyone to practice kindness everyday and to not tolerate bullying. If you have a pink shirt, please consider having your child wear it to show support.
- Please continue to support your child and do the homework and read the reader with them daily. Please also sign the page so I know you’ve worked with them on the activities.
Have a great weekend! Take care and take it easy!
Teaching TEIR-rific Kids! 