Mapping stories and other mapsThis week we are taking inspiration from National Geographic education program. The boys wanted to do some treasure hunting. First we need to know how to read a map. We are learning about the parts of a map. The compass rose, legend and the scale. We began with creating maps of our own neighbourhoods. Then the map for several stories including Curious George. The boys made their own characters too.
We followed a map to find a treasure if stickers. I hide a heart shaped tin around campus then the boys follow directions to find the treasure. We were reading the story "The Giving Tree" when we found out Geo-cache is a Métis tradition. Maybe we will team up with the Seniors so we can find and hide the treasure. Even follow the Métis tradition of take something and leave something for the next group. Written by S Robitaille.
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Monday was First Nations day. This week we coloured pictures drawn by Indigenous people. The pictures are part of a media colouring contest. We just used them in class.
The children made a Mokuk. A Mokuk is what indigenous people use to carry maple sugar (now we have mason jars). We added a string to carry it by. We went out to find wild flowers and other special nature items. Later the children glued their items on paper. We visited the Healing Garden and talked about the four directions and what they mean. We talked about the plants in the garden (medicine). We sat by the Theal house and I told the boys the story of Laura Secord and Sir Isaac Brock. The boys then re-in acted the battle of Beaver Damns. We also explored the cherry trees infront of the tower. The cherries are sour (Susanne tasted one). We decided to collect some and turn them into paint. We headed for the fire pit but were distracted by the new Wigwam. We played in the Wigwam and made our paint. We read a different Indigenous written or inspired picture books. D is for drum The giving tree Mwâkwa Talks to the loon Sky Sisters Giving Thanks Here are our photos. Written by S Robitaille. The Juniors gave us their cardboard box house and a second box to build another. The boys were so excited. They decided which way the box should stand and where to put the windows. They coloured it too. So much fun. An empty box is so much fun. Sometimes even more fun than what was inside the box in the first place.
Written by S Robitaille. Though Z has been away we were still able to connect. He would leave us messages and we would respond. We are so happy he is back now.
The boys have been exploring the world around them. Whether it's how the bikes work or the nature around us. There is never a dull moment. We have learned the difference between a frog and a toad. We have found Robin eggs and looked for their nests. So much to explore. Every time we have soup and a sandwich for lunch we play a Fred Penner song.
🎶 Sandwiches are beautiful sandwiches are fine I eat sandwiches I eat them all the time. I eat them for my breakfast and I eat them for my lunch If I had a 100 sandwiches I'd eat them all at once. It's been a while since I posted an entry. Life gets busy at the end of the school year. There have been a lot of things behind the scenes getting done for graduation. I hope you all enjoy what Roxane and I have put together.
I am going to take this moment to say I love all the little men in my class this year. We have shared so many thoughts and ideas. We have shared memories of pre-covid and hope for the future. These boys have become stewards of the land and embraced the Indigenous teachings we have learned together. It have been a great year. Susanne 😊 |
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AuthorSusanne and Roxane are Registered Early Childhood Educators, Forest School Practitioners and National Geographic Certified Educators. Archives
August 2021
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