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Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical Lines within Geometry ​Our Grade One students are deeply immersed within our Geometry and Spatial Sense Mathematics unit of study. We have discussed the many patterns within the world. We continue to consolidate our understanding of the properties that define 2D and 
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Reading with a Writer’s Eye ​Our Grade One students have been focusing lately on reading “like a writer” by noticing the author’s craft. Through reading aloud ‘Mentor Texts’, we try to model how authors use word choice, techniques and structure to make their writing better. 
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Many parents struggle with the decision of whether or not to enrol their child in a preschool setting. Though daycare centers are the more common option, preschool programs are offered at many of the top private schools in Richmond Hill. So how young is too 
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The children were so excited to get outside and discover ‘Signs of Spring’ this week.  I wondered what they had noticed over the past few days.  “We saw tiny, tiny pinecones, and our tree has little, brown and red buds on it.” Daffodils and tulips 
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Upon our return from Bark Lake, we had encouraged the students to reflect on their experiences over the few days.  From the beginning of the year, Miss. Pizzitelli has had the students place a great focus on topics such as teamwork, collaboration and the importance 
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Our Grade One students continue their study of Measurement. Their initial understanding of how to measure the length and width of two- dimensional figures extends to include measuring the perimeter and area of such figures. They explore different possibilities for measuring the perimeter of their 
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“I can’t believe we got this far.” “Look at how simple our idea was in the first round.” “It has changed so much.”  You know you have had an impact on your students when they have insightful conversations about an ongoing inquiry outside of the 
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One of the many things that I have learned about my students over the course of the year is that they are not too fond of the outdoors.  I am going to assume that they may be the only group of students in the school 
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The Grade Two students are innovators. They love to create, build, design and develop structures, machines, and anything that requires the hands- on manipulations of materials. Reviewing non-standard units of measurement led us to the estimation and measuring of our bodies. Our students were engaged, 
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Throughout the year, we have discussed many of the ways we value our student’s voices within our classroom. We involve them within their educational learning processes. We document, assess and take notice to their provoking inquires. We take their inquiries and weave them within the 
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