February in Ms. Robinson's Classroom!

February is the shortest month of the year,

but there is so much going on!

This Month:

Character Education Trait: Acceptance

I believe people’s differences make them more interesting.

I believe everyone belongs.

February Special Days/Events

February 2^nd – Groundhog Day

February 14^th – Valentine’s Day

February 16^th – Family Dance!

February 17^th – P.D. Day (no school)

February 20^th – Family Day (no school)

Literacy

Read Alouds this Month:                                

                                                                                            

Martin's Big Words
By Doreen Rappaport  

The Other Side
By Jacqueline Woodson

Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a
Remarkable Friendship
By Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff
and Dr. Paula Kahumbu

A true story about the value of accepting other's differences

Owen snuggling up to his friend, Mzee.

Viola Desmond Won't Be Budged!
By Jody Nyasha Warner

A picture book about a brave Canadian who took a stand against discrimination.

Here's the link for "The Present" an amazing short film about Acceptance: 

The Present

*Students will also write colour poems for Valentine’s Day.

Math

*Beginning Geometry: 2D Shapes and 3D Solids

Science

*Hands on investigations on Strong and Stable Structures and Pulleys and Gears

Art

*Students will create art with themselves inside a snow globe!

I'm inside a snow globe
with my snowman friend!