MsSara

Dogs, cats, books and plants are my jam😀. Teaching amazing grade 2 students every day makes me smile! She/her

[Jen George 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @firgeorge]

The soups were a hit and such a pleasure to make ♥️

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

Part of our daily routine in Rm 16 is literacy centres. Games, partner reading with decodables, word sorts, reading and orthographic mapping with the teacher all help Ss to read and write new words. It's exciting seeing them grow their confidence & skills! @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

Ss explored the properties of natural materials by making tea! Will each ingredient sink or float? Ss made predictions, tested, & discussed why. Best of all? Inviting teachers to maskihkiwâpoy minihkwê (have some tea), then trying it ourselves! @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

S & their "greater than" alligators went on a math walk comparing sizes & # s all around. Best was the map & languages board! How many more are from this country? Do more speak this language or that? What languages do we want to learn? Diversity = our superpower! @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

Gr. 2s finished their Treaty 7 concept maps this week. Inspired by Calgary Public Library's Land Acknowledgement video, Ss used fabric to represent the land, animals, and places to visit around Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and Alberta. @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

This week, Ss in my Math HH zoomed in on number lines to 20. Using math language such as "mid-line", "equal spaces", and "benchmark", students showed their skills & explained their thinking. @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

Students make great teachers! These kiddos did a terrific job explaining how to fill in & read our class graph. Math warm-up is heating up: graphing is now part of our weekly routine! @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

Is this pumpkin or plastic? Ss decided that weight, texture, smell, the sound it made when knocked on & details on its skin meant it was real! How tall & how wide is it? Ss first estimated, then measured using blocks & string. @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

Gr2s learned different ways to collect and interpret data. Which shapes are the most popular? The least popular? What other words can we use to compare amounts? The winning design is... boo-tiful! @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

Diversity really is DHS's superpower! Ss were so proud to see themselves mirrored in this book & learn more about their classmates' languages. Do you see your language here? @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

Which circles of community do you belong to? Inspired by The Circles All Around Us by Brad Montague, 2s discovered: many! Even better was when they found their home languages in his book! Language missing? NP: just add it! @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

In rm 16 Math HH, 2s explored open number lines. What does mystery A card represent? Why can't you place 2 near 8? The biggest ah-ha for Ss was after filling in all the numbers, they realized numbers must be spaced out equally! @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

What is a number line? How can it help you to understand numbers better? Gr. 2s are exploring these questions through Math Harkness Hour. These rm 16 Ss worked with Ms. Smyth and some of her 2s to build a human number line. Even Ms. George joined in the fun! @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

Big smiles and proud kiddos in rm 16 yesterday as they cracked the Esti-mystery! Confidence, strategies, and skills are growing through daily math warm-ups and math talks. @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

The first snowfall! Ss were excited to share their discoveries as their outdoor world had changed overnight. Ice! Snow! Frozen treasures everywhere! And the big slide was extra fast :) @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

Ss build social language, creativity, & cooperation skills through cooperative games time. The most popular centre? Gr2s choo-choo-choose drawing & trains! @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

Practicing daily mindfulness breathing helps students to get ready for learning following recess and lunch. Students enjoy being chosen to lead classmates through Box, Figure 8, and Rainbow breathing @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

What's the difference between "cap" and "cape"? Harkness Hour focussed on reading "long a" words with the Magic E spelling pattern. Games, songs & reading practice helped to solidify learning. @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

On my birthday, Gr2s tried to figure out how old I am, Esti-Mystery style. Math terms like "odd/ even", "greater than/ less than," and "digits" helped Ss to narrow down the options. But who estimated that I'm 60?! I was flattered by 19, tho ;) @DHarkness_CBE

[MsSara @DHS_MsSara]

Playing math games helps Ss build number sense, automaticity, and cooperation skills. The power of play! @DHarkness_CBE