Capital Cities of Canada Quiz

We will be having a Capital Cities of Canada quiz on October 5. Students are responsible for knowing which city belongs to which province/territory.

This will be a matching quiz. Spelling and Capitalization will be counted. After we have completed this quiz, there will be a combined TEST of the map of Canada and capital cities of Canada. Test is to be determined.


The following resources can be used to help the students study:
https://quizlet.com/64860/canadian-provinces-and-their-capitals-flash-cards/
http://www.funtrivia.com/html5/untimed.cfm?qid=2853
http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/canada/canada%20capitals.html

Canada Map Quiz

A Social Studies Map Quiz will take place on Monday September 28.

This map quiz will consist of: 1) labeling the Canadian Map. Spelling will be taken into account. Please practice spelling these words with the correct capitalization.

These links will your child study for the quiz:

http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/kids/flash/games/storePuzzle.html
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/canada-puzzle.html
http://www.mapsofworld.com/games/puzzle/canada/

Tablet/ iPad Games

GeoProvinces (Free)

IXL and MyBlee Math

As a school, we are trying to have our students develop more proficient math skills. I am leaving it as an option for students to either choose IXL or MyBlee Math to develop better skills. 

MyBlee Math can be downloaded on your tablet/iPad via: http://www.myblee.info/us/applications/myblee-math

I highly recommend MyBlee Math as it is more interactive, has rewards and trophies that the student can collect and covers the curriculum well. It is an American app but it teaches fairly similar math concepts as the Canadian curriculum. Also, it is also advised that students sign up for both Grade 3 and Grade 4 so that they can polish their Grade 3 skills. 

Spelling Routine

The very first spelling unit has been sent out!

Students are expected to work on each unit individually by themselves. They should use the strategies that were discussed in class should they be stuck on certain sections.
These strategies consist of:

• using the dictionary (book/mobile device/internet)
• searching online
• last resort is to ask parents

There are usually around 20 words for students to study. I will select 10 of the 20 for each test. Please ensure that students are doing their job by studying words each night and being prepared for Friday. The worksheets that go along with the list words are to be handed in every Friday (unless we have a short week). 

First spelling test is on: September 18

Welcome to Grade 4 (2015-2016)

Am I ever excited to work with this new group of kiddos! I can almost imagine how many fun things we'll do, the adventures we'll go on and the cool things we'll get to try out. 

Mom's and dads, please fill out the student information sheet, volunteer sheet and milk, and return to school as soon as possible. 

It's good to be back into routine and learning lots!

Just FYI, I will try my very best to update the blog at least once a week. I just can't wait to have the opportunity to chat with you. Homework will start piling this week, so don't think that it's going to be a breeze this first week. 

Please do not hesitate to call me, drop by, or email me if you have any questions, concerns or comments! I look forward to working with you and your child. I envision a flourishing year filled with many learning opportunities!