To the sweet boys and girls of 3-4B,

Hello!!  How are you all doing?  I miss you more than words can explain!!  I hope you and your families are all keeping well and staying safe.  As for me, I'm glad that I have my doggy Grim to cuddle with, since I really miss your hugs and have to practise social distancing with everyone else!!  I've been doing some reading for two book studies and cleaning my mom's house while she's in the hospital.  I also plan on starting my very own Wellness Journey next week; I'm going to set weekly goals and then journal and share with you regularly on my page, so that you can check up on my progess!!

We do not want you and your parents to stress at all about Home Learning.  This is new for all of us and we will figure it out together as we go along- and the ideas and activities posted are meant to be fun!!  Your parents have my contact information and can get in touch anytime if you or they have a question.  :) 

Please be sure to click on the tab that says Home Learning Opportunities at the top of the Max Aitken home page and then select 3-5 from the drop down menu.  There you will find suggestions for activities that you can do for Numeracy (Math), Reading, Writing, and Wellness. 

It is recommended by the Department of Education that students in grades 3-5 spend an average of one hour per day (total 5 hours per week, however you want to break it up) for learning; this includes 30 minutes of reading daily, whether online or print materials such as books, magazines, etc.  They also suggest an additional 30 minutes daily, on average, for wellness activities- and staying well physically, mentally, emotionally, etc. is very important.  Certainly, you can do more if you wish, but we don't want to overhwelm you or your parents!!

Here on my own teacher page, I'm going to post materials that you might need in completing the activities on the 3-5 page, such as math charts, word walls, reading and comprehension strategies, etc. I'm also going to post things that hopefully, you will find fun and interesting!!

Take care, boys and girls, and stay happy, healthy, and smiling!!  I'll be in touch again soon; miss and love you all very much!!  <3

Ms. B.  
XOX