We did a lot of learning this week, and it has been wonderful to see the children’s growth. They are starting to build confidence in their writing and are beginning to notice their own improvements. This has been very encouraging for them. Many students are taking responsibility for their learning by asking for opportunities to write independently and by working together in groups to support one another. They are seeing their efforts pay off and realizing that they can do it. What once seemed very difficult is now within reach!

We also challenged ourselves in mathematics this week. Using maths cubes, we explored the question: “Who is the tallest and shortest in our class?” The children worked together to measure each other, which was both exciting and fun. On Friday, we continued our measuring activities by measuring different objects around the classroom. Before measuring, we practiced making estimates and then compared our guesses with the actual measurements. After completing the objects on the worksheet, we looked around the classroom for other things to measure and recorded them in a table.

For our Unit of Inquiry (UOI), we recorded an informational video about how to cross the road safely. After watching the video back together, we reflected on how we could improve it. The children noticed helpful ideas, such as remembering to look at the camera while speaking. Next week, when everyone is present, we will try filming it again.

We also continued to work together during playtime this week. The children collaborated to build a submarine out of boxes and enjoyed playing together outside. It has been wonderful to see how teamwork supports both learning and play.

There is now just one week left before we finish as Shooting Star Class and become Milky Way Class. The children have done a lot to prepare recently and are ready for the new year and the new challenges ahead. On Friday, we noticed the absence of the Milky Way Class, who were attending their graduation ceremony. We will miss them, but we wish them the very best as they begin their next adventure in Grade 1. How exciting!