February 4, 2014

Kingdom feuds

The grade three's are in two kingdom groups, Melville and Canada.  They are working on shields, flags, castle designs, and protection models that represent their Kingdoms. Next the students will be creating a mock marketplace with all citizens in their feudal system roles.



January 21, 2014

Legend of Sedna/Dark Horse

Grade 6 are exploring the Inuit legend of the Sea Goddess Sedna through dance using Katy Perry's "Dark Horse".

January 20, 2014

Family portraits

We are busy artists in grade one creating family portraits from observing our photos.

October 8, 2013

Math and Art Integration

Math and Art don't usually get mentioned together but in my classroom integration is top priority.  Grade two used creative pictographs to establish similarities and differences and how they can use the information to make friends.

October 3, 2013

Exploring Fall

Today the grade 1's were exploring fall movements using John Jacobson's music express magazine and read Lois Ehlert's "Leaf Man".