General
Focus of the Month:
After reviewing the parts of the flower and their functions, we will delve into the pollination processes. We'll explore how agents such as wind, insects, birds, and occasionally bats contribute to the transfer of pollen for fertilization. Our discussion will extend to the various methods flowers employ to attract different pollinators, including utilizing distinct scents, colors, and shapes.
Our practical session will include a nature walk to observe and gather specimens. We'll examine flowers closely to identify their parts, assess symmetry, and determine their position on the stem—whether they are solitary blooms or part of a cluster.
Music and Art
ART Focus of the Month:
For our art segment, we will create paper flowers and press real ones. Additionally, we'll taste edible flowers such as broccoli, cauliflower, artichoke, nasturtium, pansy, violet, rose, and chive or onion blossoms.
We will also engage our senses by describing the scents of various flowers and discussing perfumery. Furthermore, we'll consider the vast spectrum of colours that flowers exhibit and identify the largest and smallest among them.
MUSIC Focus of the Month:
With the summer concert around the corner, we will be preparing for our class performances!
Physical Education
Focus of the month:
Introducing elementary students to sports in our Physical Education class lays the groundwork for a lifetime of physical activity and sports participation. This phase is designed to familiarize children with various sports, teaching basic rules, terminology, and fundamental skills. It provides a fun and engaging way for students to discover their interests and abilities in sports while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and a passion for a healthy, active lifestyle. This introduction helps build the foundation for more in-depth sports exploration as they progress through their education.
Week 1-2: Introduction to basic ball-handling skills and sports.
Week 3-4: Simple team games, like tag or catch. Mini team games.
Technology
Focus of the month:
- Lower Elementary - Programming basics without electricity
- Upper Elementary - Working with block coding and the Turing Tumble
French & Spanish
Focus of the Month:
Continue with building the vocabulary from the workbook (French: AIM and Spanish: Colega).
Focus of the month is on reading the play (working on pronunciation, expresion ,ect.)(all grades)
Review parts of the face and body. (all grades)
Review with the verb to go, to have, to be, to do, to play in present tense. (grade 4 and 6).
Review with the grade 6 1st group of verbs ending in er in present tense (French), regular verbs ending in ar,er,ir in present tense (Spanish).
continue 2nd group of verbs ending in ir in present tense (French grade 6).