Measuring the primary hall

The grade 3s and I were wondering how long the primary hall is so using only 4 metre sticks, they measured the length.  They found that the hall is 55 m and 39 cm long!

Buddies!

Wednesday we read with our grade 8 buddies!  The students in both classes really enjoy this time!

Measurement

We have finished our data management unit and are into measurement now. The grade 2's are learning to measure linear distances, perimeter and area with standard (cm) and non-standard units (paper clips, cubes, etc.). The grade 3's are learning to estimate and compare lengths in centimetres and metres and they will learn how long a kilometre is. They will also estimate, measure and compare perimeters and areas. 

November already!

It's hard to believe that it's November already!  It was great to see the students enjoying the snow today!  
We are finishing writing our recounts - the grade 2's wrote about their best birthday and the grade 3's wrote about their field trip to the Pioneer Village.  Next up for writing, is writing persuasive texts.  
In reading, we are going to be learning how to use part of the question in our answers.  
In math, we are finishing up our data management unit and will be starting measurement shortly.
In science, we know what the mealworms become now - beetles!  We have several crawling around in their cage!  
We are busy preparing for Thursday's student-led conferences and I am looking forward to seeing the students and their families.