Maran Shona

@TDSB Educator @orioleparkjps Grade 1

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

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[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

One more! We learned about animal habitats and explored how animals meet their needs. Then we each adopted our own pet and gave it a place to live! Students were so excited to bring their new friends home for the summer! @orioleparkjps @tdsb

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

We had a great last day! Assembly, extra gym, movie party with treats, class awards ceremony, and an emotional clap-out for our grads! Have a wonderful summer everyone!! @orioleparkjps @tdsb

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

Yesterday, we had our last Learning Buddies period of the year. We had a great time exchanging gifts, and reminiscing about the memorable times we had together! We will miss our big buddies! @orioleparkjps @tdsb

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

Our class celebrated the end to an amazing school year along with @MsSiddiqi12’s class. We spent the morning outdoors with activities and delicious treats! @orioleparkjps @tdsb

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

Inspired by “The Barnabus Project.” We found more secret files of failed projects from the underground lab! We created our own hybrid animals w/ our knowledge of different animals. Describing the characteristics our living things & drawing labelled diagrams. @orioleparkjps @tdsb

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

Our last Math Talk Tuesday for the school year. Love how far they have come in explaining their ideas, responding to others, and making connections between math concepts! @orioleparkjps @TDSBmath

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

Having so much fun on Field Day @orioleparkjps!! Thanks to @mssweetmanhpe for superb organization and to the grade 4/5 leaders!! @tdsb

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

#JumpRopeForHeart ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks to @mssweetmanhpe for organizing!! @orioleparkjps @tdsb

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

Drawing diagrams with labels and descriptions as we learn the parts of plants and their functions. @orioleparkjps

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

Our learning buddies are helping us to use our probability vocabulary to think about important questions! @orioleparkjps @tdsb

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

We are learning about non-fiction text features as we research characteristics of animals. These conventions help us find and learn new information in an easier way! So far, we can a find table of contents, labelled diagram, glossary, & headings! @orioleparkjps @tdsb

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

We are learning that the purpose of non-fiction texts is usually to inform. We are reading books about animals to experience many “Wow, I never knew that!” moments, and to share cool new facts with our friends. @orioleparkjps @tdsb

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

Planting green bean seeds with Ms. Siddiqi’s class and learning how plants get their energy to grow! @orioleparkjps @tdsb

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

Symmetrical Monarch butterflies! We learned about the physical characteristics of these beauties (can you spot the head, thorax & abdomen?), and noticed the warm colours and designs. Each side is a mirror image of the other. @orioleparkjps @tdsb

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

Happy #Pride !!! @orioleparkjps @tdsb

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

To help us learn about symmetry and physical characteristics of animals, we compared the appearance of Monarchs and Painted Ladies. Then we used a print-making technique to make our own symmetrical Monarchs!Stay tuned for the colour! @orioleparkjps @tdsb

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

Scientists outdoors observing their environment and determining whether things are living or non-living. What makes a living thing? @orioleparkjps

[Maran Shona @MrsShonasClass]

This culminating task had everybody working super hard! When we put our 3-d maps together we discovered that it looked like one large city with so many goods and services, as well as a great mix of natural and human-built spaces! @orioleparkjps @tdsb