September Learning Update

Hello Families,

We hope you are enjoying this fall weather! It has been a great start to the school year. 

Each month you will receive a classroom update. This will provide an overview of topics and concepts covered in class and will outline learning activities for the upcoming month.

• Strengthened our reading and writing skills by practicing phonics, exploring prefixes such as re-, pre-, un-, dis-, mis-, and non-, writing complete sentences, and building fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension through read-alouds.

• Used math in practical ways by reading analog clocks, identifying and counting Canadian coins, and solving addition and subtraction problems connected to buying and selling items.

• Explored Canada by locating provinces and territories on a map and learning about treaties as well as the histories, cultures, and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

• Investigated responsible waste management by identifying types of waste, creating artwork from recyclable materials, and developing personal plans to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

• Continue building our reading and writing skills through new literacy activities and classroom texts.

• Extend our mathematical thinking through new concepts, problem-solving, and real-life applications.

• Begin new learning across our other subject areas through hands-on activities, discussion, and inquiry.

• What are some ways you can reduce waste at home or at school? Tell me about your personal waste reduction plan.

• Can you show me something you learned about Canadian money, telling time, or the map of Canada?

• Please watch for upcoming school communications and important dates.

Kindly,

Ms. Zhang

Grade 4