June 15, 2020
I will no longer be posting Daily Challenges, however, I've included some summer activities (click on files to the right) for those who are wishing to continue with challenges. |
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June 8, 2020
CHALLENGE ONE:
This week, your task is to learn all about how to classify animals. Click on the file below to print an Animal Classification booklet. Throughout the week, watch the videos I post and read books to help you learn about each animal category (birds, fish, insects, mammals, amphibians, reptiles). Record the information you learn in the booklet. Complete the insects section of your booklet today.
CHALLENGE ONE:
This week, your task is to learn all about how to classify animals. Click on the file below to print an Animal Classification booklet. Throughout the week, watch the videos I post and read books to help you learn about each animal category (birds, fish, insects, mammals, amphibians, reptiles). Record the information you learn in the booklet. Complete the insects section of your booklet today.
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CHALLENGE TWO:
Today, check out Mrs. Mcdonald's Anishinaabemowin videos:
- Traditional Place Names - Mikinaakominising
- Traditional Introduction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1BO5Lu_FWQ&feature=youtu.be
- Honouring the Original Peoples of This Land -
- Knowing Where We Came From - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn3tJ79H7_k&feature=youtu.be
June 1st, 2010
CHALLENGE ONE:
It's a new month!!
Knowing how to read a calendar is a skill we practice in Grade 2 a lot.
Print out the June calendar below and write in special events of the month.
Try doing ONE of the worksheets from the file below using the JUNE calendar.
Do you know when the season of summer officially starts??
CHALLENGE ONE:
It's a new month!!
Knowing how to read a calendar is a skill we practice in Grade 2 a lot.
Print out the June calendar below and write in special events of the month.
Try doing ONE of the worksheets from the file below using the JUNE calendar.
Do you know when the season of summer officially starts??
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CHALLENGE TWO:
Watch the videos about Canadian money. Click on the files below to practise counting money.
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May 25, 2020
Check out the special Birthday Song (on the right) that Mr. Farrand, Mrs. Werbicki and myself made for all the students who celebrated or are going to celebrate a birthday while school is closed. CHALLENGE ONE:
Check out Mrs. McDonald's website (click on the button to the right or find it on HTS' website) to get library news and/or learn Anishinaabemowin!! |
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CHALLENGE TWO:
Watch the 3rd video of 2-digit strategies modeled by Mrs. Werbicki. Try using this strategy to solve the following equations. 33 + 10 33 + 20 33 + 40 33 - 20 42 + 20 48 + 21 48 + 23 48 - 21 25 + 11 34 + 13 51 + 17 56 - 21 66 - 10 64 - 22 78 - 42 95 - 53 Click on the files below for more practice using the number line strategy.
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HAPPY VICTORIA DAY!!
No challenges today ... enjoy your long weekend!!
May 11, 2020
CHALLENGE ONE: Watch the video below to learn how to play the game of SKUNK. Who do you think wins the game: Mrs. Werbicki, Ms. Culbertson or Mr. Farrand? Challenge someone in your home to play the game with you. You can print off the game board below or make your own. (The gameboard below is called SNAKE, but it is played the exact same way. |
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CHALLENGE TWO:
Watch the video below to find out how glass is made. It's SO COOL!!
Before you watch this video below, make a guess or predict how you think glass is made.
After you watch the video, tell someone in your family 2 things you learned from this video. Try the extension activity!
Watch the video below to find out how glass is made. It's SO COOL!!
Before you watch this video below, make a guess or predict how you think glass is made.
After you watch the video, tell someone in your family 2 things you learned from this video. Try the extension activity!
May 4, 2020 .............................................. Let the joke challenge begin .....................................................
CHALLENGE ONE:
Mr. Farrand has challenged Mrs. Werbicki and myself to tell some jokes to all of you. Check out my video below and prepare to laugh (I HOPE you laugh ... pretend to laugh even if you don't think it's funny, ok?)
After watching my video, check out both Mr. Farrand's and Mrs. Werbicki's! You are going to WANT to see these videos!
Click here for Mr. Farrand's jokes (special guest, Lily, his cute daughter). https://youtu.be/q2XASRpx1_Q
Click here for Mrs. Werbicki's jokes (well, it's not REALLY her ... it's actually her dog, Bruce, telling the jokes): https://youtu.be/av9S1OdX32Y
I am challenging YOU now to find some good jokes to share with others!
Send one or two to me and I will post them on the website with a shout out to you!
You can write it down on paper and take a picture, or type it or make your own video. Your choice.
CHALLENGE ONE:
Mr. Farrand has challenged Mrs. Werbicki and myself to tell some jokes to all of you. Check out my video below and prepare to laugh (I HOPE you laugh ... pretend to laugh even if you don't think it's funny, ok?)
After watching my video, check out both Mr. Farrand's and Mrs. Werbicki's! You are going to WANT to see these videos!
Click here for Mr. Farrand's jokes (special guest, Lily, his cute daughter). https://youtu.be/q2XASRpx1_Q
Click here for Mrs. Werbicki's jokes (well, it's not REALLY her ... it's actually her dog, Bruce, telling the jokes): https://youtu.be/av9S1OdX32Y
I am challenging YOU now to find some good jokes to share with others!
Send one or two to me and I will post them on the website with a shout out to you!
You can write it down on paper and take a picture, or type it or make your own video. Your choice.
CHALLENGE TWO:
Watch Mr. Farrand's video to help you make Math tools (if you need them).
The 100 chart and 2 ten frames are also in your work package.
At the beginning of his video, he will show you how to make the game board for the game SKUNK.
We will show you how to play SKUNK in a video this week.
Watch Mr. Farrand's video to help you make Math tools (if you need them).
The 100 chart and 2 ten frames are also in your work package.
At the beginning of his video, he will show you how to make the game board for the game SKUNK.
We will show you how to play SKUNK in a video this week.
CHALLENGE THREE:
Watch the video below on strategies to use when solving addition to 20.
While watching the video, on the left side of the screen you will see where you can practise some questions after watching the lesson.
If ever you are stuck, click on the blue words that say watch a video or use a hint.
After you have practised addition, scroll down and click on the subtraction to practise.
Or do the following questions using Math Tools such as a number line, 100 chart or ten frames.
1) 8 + 5 = 2) 6 + 7 = 3) 5 + 9 = 4) 7 + 8 = 5) 15 + 6 = 6) 18 + 5 =
7) 14 - 6 = 8) 18 - 3 = 9) 15 - 4 = 10) 19 - 9 = 11) 16 - 8 = 12) 14 - 5 =
Watch the video below on strategies to use when solving addition to 20.
While watching the video, on the left side of the screen you will see where you can practise some questions after watching the lesson.
If ever you are stuck, click on the blue words that say watch a video or use a hint.
After you have practised addition, scroll down and click on the subtraction to practise.
Or do the following questions using Math Tools such as a number line, 100 chart or ten frames.
1) 8 + 5 = 2) 6 + 7 = 3) 5 + 9 = 4) 7 + 8 = 5) 15 + 6 = 6) 18 + 5 =
7) 14 - 6 = 8) 18 - 3 = 9) 15 - 4 = 10) 19 - 9 = 11) 16 - 8 = 12) 14 - 5 =
April 27, 2020
CHALLENGE ONE:
Start your day off by doing the video below. Do it anytime throughout the day to help with being calm and happy. Cosmic kids and the zen den have a lot of videos on YouTube. Try some of the many other Cosmic Kids videos by clicking on the button below this next video.
CHALLENGE ONE:
Start your day off by doing the video below. Do it anytime throughout the day to help with being calm and happy. Cosmic kids and the zen den have a lot of videos on YouTube. Try some of the many other Cosmic Kids videos by clicking on the button below this next video.
CHALLENGE TWO:
Listen to the book: The Bad Seed found below.
Then do 1 or 2 of the pages found in the file below.
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mathfactssubtractionwithin5.pdf | |
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mathfactssubtractionwithin10.pdf | |
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mathfactssubtractionwithin20.pdf | |
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April 20, 2020
CHALLENGE ONE:
Watch the video below to help you review subtraction. Khan academy is a great place to go to watch mini-lessons.
Then print out the subtraction papers (click on one of the files above to suit your needs).
Cut on all the black lines to make little flashcards.
Match the subtraction questions with the answers.
Play Memory/Concentration: (directions below)
CHALLENGE ONE:
Watch the video below to help you review subtraction. Khan academy is a great place to go to watch mini-lessons.
Then print out the subtraction papers (click on one of the files above to suit your needs).
Cut on all the black lines to make little flashcards.
Match the subtraction questions with the answers.
Play Memory/Concentration: (directions below)
- Turn all the questions over (so you can't see the numbers). Place them on your left side.
- Turn all the answers over (so you can't see the numbers). Place these on your right side.
- First Player flips over 1 paper from the question side. Then flips one paper from the answer side. If the 2 match, the player keeps the 2 cards.
- Second Player does the same.
- Once all papers have been turned over, each player counts how many they won.
- Winner of the game is the player that had the most fun!!