How beautiful...

Hi Grade 1/2's there is so much to see here in Zimbabwe.

I am going to tell you what it looks like, try to imagine in your head the things you would see if you visited here or saw pictures of this country.


Check out some pictures of Zimbabwe on the IPADS and tell me what characteristics of the land and plants you see!

What we have been up to!

Hi Syd

The grade 1/2's have been working hard and exploring some very interesting apps here at school.  I wanted to share a video with you about what we think would happen if kids ruled the world!!!

https://voice.adobe.com/a/ky3LP/

What do you think?

-Mrs. Nichol and the Grade 1/2's

Hi Friends!

Have you had a chance to use the compass yet? I have been using a lot of maps and a lot of compasses to help me explore the country of Kenya.

 Do you remember what I use a compass for? What directions does it have?  Watch the video I sent Mrs. Nichol to help you understand more about using a map and some of the ways I have been using it!

Here is a cool website I found where you can turn yourself into a wild animal! In Kenya there are tons of wild animals, maybe you can all try it together using only animals from Kenya

http://buildyourwildself.com/

Can you share the pictures and descriptions of the animal when you are done?

I can't wait to see, have fun exploring and learning more about maps and Kenya today!

-Syd

I have been busy!

Hello Friends,

Sorry I have not wrote to you lately, I have been busy traveling across Africa, I have traveled south from Kenya to Zimbabwe. See if you can locate it on the globe... do  you remember what direction south is? Use the compass to help you figure it out. Today you should practice using the compass it is a LOT of fun!

Check out the link to see how far my travel was. http://www.distancefromto.net/distance-from/Kenya/to/Zimbabwe

I have been learning so much about Zimbabwe follow the links below to learn more!

http://www.our-africa.org/zimbabwe

I hope you have fun and share with me what you learn! Maybe you could make another video story like you did for St. Patrick's Day!

-S.S

Feeling lucky?

Hi everyone, there is a special holiday coming up next week, does anyone know what it is?  Here is a hint it happens during your March Break!?

This is one of my favourite holidays! Today you are going to learn about how it is celebrated and the history of the holiday.

One of my favourite parts of St. Patrick's Day is the legend of the Leprechaun. Do you think you could design a trap to catch a Leprechaun?

Have fun exploring the holiday and make  sure you share with me what you learned!

:) Lots of Luck

Syd

African Safari

Hello my friends!

Today I went on my first African Safari. It was the most amazing thing I have ever saw! I have to wait for my pictures to load, but in the mean time can you imagine what it would look like? What animals do you think I saw? I sent a package to you at school that has some instructions on how to draw African Animals. Can you use them to draw a picture of what you think I all saw on my safari?

Talk to you soon!

-Syd 

Greetings!

Hello Grade 1/2's!

I am still exploring Kenya this week, there is so much to do and see!

How is learning the 7 continents going? Can you Name them all? Comment below to tell me all 7!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVrN-0aQV1o

Can you still find them on the globe and the equator?

Here is some more information about Kenya
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/kenya/#kenya-tribal-people.jpg

Have fun finishing your centers today! When you are done I shared a little activity to do that I think you are going to love!

One of my favorite author Jan Brett wrote a story about Africa. It is called Honey...Honey...Lion!
You can see the story here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60cTw9aObUk&index=3&list=PLZH-mJd8oL17qnCdnANQoVGPv6V3tgX_s

Today I wonder if you can learn how to draw a lion?

Try on your own and then lets see if you can follow Jan's instructions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf2EkaCxhsk

Hello from Kenya!

Hi everyone!

Great guessed on how long my plane ride was it was actually 14 hours!
Can you name all seven continents still? Try and then listen to the song from last week to see if it helps you remember them.

My plane arrived in the country of Kenya, Can you find it on a map? There are a lot of countries in Africa. I hope to visit a few. How many countries do you think there are?

It is really hot in Africa because it is located on the equator. Can you find the equator on the globe?

This is why it is so hot near the equator!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqKZYAmcReQ

I sent a book to your teacher to help you learn about the country of Kenya, I hope to send pictures soon!
Have fun exploring Kenya today!

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/kenya/#kenya-tribal-people.jpg

I'm Gone to Africa!

HELLO my grade 1/2 Friends!

I have missed you! I am so excited to tell you that while I have been away from you I went on a long plane ride and have arrived in the Continent of Africa!  Can you find it on the globe? How long do you think my plane ride was? Guess in the comment section below! Do you know what a continent is? Check out the link below to learn more about the 7 contents of the world!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9l4t9QssoA

Here is a song to help you remember them!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVrN-0aQV1o

What do you already know about Africa? I wonder if you could make me a web of somethings you already know and somethings you would like to learn about.

While I am here I hope to travel on some safari's to see the amazing animals and eat some African food! You would not believe what the villages look like here. Based on what you already know about Africa what do you think their house look like? Draw a pictures and write 2 sentences to describe your guess, then share them while me here!!!!

I'll give you a hint... they are totally different from your house in Canada.

Can't wait to see your guess's!

-Silly Sydney

WOW!!!!

Hi Grade 1/2's!!!
I can NOT believe how much you already know about Chinese New Year!!
You must almost be ready for your celebration!
I noticed you don't have anything about our writing and language on there so I wanted to share some information with you so you could try and write using Chinese symbols today. Check out the link and see how you do!  Can you share some pictures of your dragons and lanterns?

http://www.china-family-adventure.com/chinese-writing-symbols.html

What the Grade 1/2's know about Chinese New Year

Hi Silly Syndey,

The Grade 1/2's worked hard on creating a poster to show you what they already know! I took a picture to share with you!

Lanterns

Hi Grade 1/2's

I hope you have had some great snow days!!!

Do you want to see what the Panada's are up to today? Click the link below!

http://kids.sandiegozoo.org/animals/mammals/giant-panda


The Chinese New Year festival is coming very fast!! Today we need to make more decorations for the parade! Watch the video to learn about the lantern festival and then you are going to make lanterns today!

I can't wait to see how your lanterns turn out! Have Fun!

-Silly Sydney

What have you learned so far?

Hi Grade 1/2's, I saw on the news that is it snowing there!!!! Can you send me a picture we don't have any snow here!

I have sent a lot of information to you about Chinese New years and the country itself, but I have not heard back much from you this month! Can you show me what you know already about Chinese New year so I know what else I need to teach you! I sent one more video to watch today about the holiday.

After that, with a partner I want you to make something to show me what you have learned so far about Chinese New Year. Maybe... each group could do something different.

1. Food
2. Parade
3.Lanterns
4. Preparation
5. Games
6. Animals
7. Dragon Dance

Have you tried the dragon dance yet? Pull out your dragons today and take a video of how they move and what you can do with them!!

Maybe if you have time you could make more decorations for the party, like lanterns! 

I can't wait!

Enjoy the snow
-Silly Sydney

All About China

Hello Everyone, or as they say in China

I have been here for 2 weeks so far and I have learned so much about China. It is a really interesting country and they have the COOLEST animals! I thought Australia was pretty awesome with Kangaroos and Kola Bears, but they have just as interesting animals in China. I am sharing a link for you to learn more about the Country China!!

http://www.oddizzi.com/teachers/explore-the-world/country-close-up/china-country-close-up/animals/

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/china/#china-dragon.jpg

THE PANDA

http://kids.sandiegozoo.org/animals/mammals/giant-panda

Can you think of a symbol or sound that represents each of these animals from the website?

I sent an e-mail with some pictures of them, your teacher has a game for you to play with them!!!!!

That's all for now!

-Silly Sydney 

Games from China

Hi everyone!!!
I love the web you made about Chinese New Years!
I can't wait to see how your dragons look!
Here is a song you can listen to later when your done and make your dragons do a dance!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtM9KeCmv6w

What instruments do you here?


Today when you are done your dragon I want you to practice writing in Chinese!
Today you are going to work on your numbers. Once you have traced them with pencil you can use water paints to draw some on red paper to decorate for the new year!




I learned a game today that you play by linking arms with a partner. Mrs. Nichol is going to explain this Chinese game to you!

Traveling Around the World

Hi Grade 1/2's!

Welcome back to school! I hope you had a good holiday. On my break I ended up traveling from Australia to China!!! Can you find China on the globe?

Here in China we are preparing for a big celebration called Chinese New Year. This year it is on February 8, 2016 and it is the year of the Red Monkey.


Click the link to read some more information about how we prepare of Chinese New Year!

http://www.china-family-adventure.com/chinese-new-year.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asluM20g6rk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EUsmbqnuw8

It would be fun if you could have a Chinese New Years party to! Can you make a list of things your class would need to prepare and learn about to have a party for Chinese New Years?

Post it here and I will check to see if you missed anything!

Happy Planning :)
- Silly Sydney