When I first started this blog, I assumed that a few people might read it and that it might be difficult to find something to write each week. Wrong...on both counts! I routinely hit 1500 blog hits a month and I am never at a loss for something to write. In fact, I often have to curb my enthusiasm and not write too much. So, I'm guessing that as well as parents of the students in my current class there are also other educators and parents checking things out. I will try to write news and happenings so that everyone gets something out of this blog!
Spring Art!
My Grade One students did some art to celebrate the arrival of Spring (not here yet but hoping soon). They turned out so well that many people have complimented us. I adapted an idea that I found on pinterest to make it look more like a stained glass window.
If you want to do this at home.
We used:
* tissue (cut into eggs)
* markers to decorate the eggs /a few sparkles
*wax paper (folded with the eggs placed inside)
(glue stick to save the frustration of tissue blowing away)
* an iron to iron it together
*bunny cut out of black
*cotton for the bunny tail
*shiny recycled kleenex box for the one special Easter egg for the
bunny
*black construction paper frame
Technology Moment
Mr Cann our wonderful librarian is teaching the students how to use Halton Cloud. The implications for this program are incredible. Students can work at home on the same document while conversing in a message box. Mr Cann and I modeled for the students how to create a shared story while we were both on separate computers in different parts of the library. Our students can access their private work using their regular passwords through the Halton Cloud link on the F.M. Library webpage.
Study Ladder
I know a few people have asked for some different programs that might be used over the March Break. I have set up a free account for our class on 'Study Ladder'. There are many free learning games in whatever area of curriculum that interests you. It has some motivators similar to Raz Kids so students will enjoy that. I will send passwords and links home in the front pocket of the agenda for you. If you are in a hurry, simply google it.
March Recipe for you
One side of my family is from Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was always a tradition for me to make this bread for my Irish Grandpa. It is quite simple for children to make and is great with natural ingredients.
So for St. Patrick's Day...I give you....
Grandpa's Favourite Wheaten Bread
3 cups flour (1 1/2 white and 1 1/2 whole wheat)
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp soft butter
1/4 cup sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
Mix together and add buttermilk to make a dough. ( I use my food processor but you can mix it by hand just as easily)
Grease and flour a loaf pan.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook for one hour
Note*** For treacle bread use all white flour and add treacle (you can get it at the British import store in Waterdown) with the buttermilk.
It is also nice if you want to add raisins, currents, chopped dates
I like to have this bread toasted with special home made jam!
Enjoy a wonderful March Break everyone!
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