What a busy week it was
not only in Grade One, but in the entire school. Academically, it was tough to
get through a lot of the planned content; but socially, it was such a fun and
exciting week.
The Olympics
Each class chose a country
to represent. Ours was Ireland. I know that you never ever hear of Ireland
dominating anything in the Olympics, but since I travelled there last year I
thought it would be cool to show the kids some of my pictures so they could see
what Ireland looks like. And who doesn’t love watching videos of Ireland online
where the narrator has a very attractive accent?
We had the opening
ceremonies in the gym where someone from each class ran through with their
country’s flag. We had a student run in and light the torch (it was fake, don’t
worry), and we all stood and sang the national anthem. I’ll be the first to
tell you that I’m the most over-emotional person in the world, but there were
many others who were really touched by the whole thing. It was such an awesome
moment for our school.
The entire day was spent
outside where the kids rotated around different stations. I was in charge of
the biathlon. There were no skis or guns (obviously!). It was more of a team
relay. Lots of fun!
100th Day of
School
During our morning math
routine, we took the big celebratory step of taking all those pennies and dimes
off our piggy bank and placing a big loonie up there to represent our 100th
day of school. 100¢ to represent 100 days. Sorry, I forgot to take a picture. I’m
sure you can use your imagination.
I made them this booklet
to complete throughout the day. Click HERE for a copy. {None of the borders or
pictures are my own.}
This was my favourite
answer. This little one is such a dilly-dallier, so his answer was too perfect.
I also showed them what
they would look like when they are 100 years old. I took their first day of
school pictures and used an Aging Booth app on my phone to work some magic. To
join in on the fun, I made one for myself too.
Pretty hot stuff, I know
This is how the
conversation went:
Me: I made a picture of me when I’m 100 years
old, too!
Boy: Let's see!
(I show him)
Boy: You look exactly the same!
(I show him)
Boy: You look exactly the same!
Some other thoughts:
-“You look like the wicked witch!”
-general shudders and lip curling
I had to go find solace in all that candy they
had given me just to continue on with the morning.
I also started the morning
asking them what they would buy if they had $100. So many of them said they
would buy a hot tub! They’re so hilarious.
Valentine’s Day
Oddly enough, it fell on
the same day as the 100th Day. Well, the primary classes may or may
not have all had a different number in the 90s last week and decided to just
make the 100th day the same as Valentine’s Day.
The kids spoiled me and I
spoiled them.
The
cupcakes I made them for our party.
How awesome is this rainbow loom?!
Found this idea on
Pinterest. Type your message in the box and it generates it into a heart-shaped
message. Each kid got a personalized one in his/her card. Click HERE for the
link.
My homemade cards. They thought
the phrase, “Just ducky” was so funny.
Another Pinterest find.
THIS IS NOT MY STUDENT. I found heart décor at Dollarama, taped it to the Smart
Board and got them to blow kisses. They turned out fantastic!
In science we are learning
about the environment and I read them The Lorax, so it was only fitting that
they would watch the movie for our party.
And with that, I am
partied out. I hope you all had a nice Valentine’s Day with your loved ones. And
Go Canada Go! 12 Olympic medals to date!
