Friday, April 17th 2020

Good Morning Division 1!

Please take note that I have reformatted the blog.  This way, you do not have to try to find the specific day that I posted something if you’d like to review the expectations, but can instead just go directly to that subject.  

Shape of the Day – Happy Friday!

8:30 - 8:50am – Record your sleep patterns.

8:50 – 9:00am – Stretch break.  Listen to one or two of your favourite songs and move around.

9:00 – 10:15am – Math.  Remember to check the Math Page.  I am still looking for some students to join Khan Academy.  I have assigned a geometry unit to all students and you will be able to record your progress once you log on and input the class code.  Please make sure to check your email (including the junk folder – sometimes mass emails are automatically sent there) for the code and to see whether or not I have sent you a message to let you know I have you on the roster.  I am unsure of a couple of your usernames.  The first unit is due on Friday, April 24th.

10:15 – 11:15 – Go Outside.  Be active.  Be mindful.  

11:15 – 12:00 – Read and answer a prompt on the Language Arts Page, verbally is still okay at this point.  Once you have some classroom supplies (which are now being sent home) you can begin writing your answers down on paper (or typing them up).

12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch Break

1:00 – 2:00 – Creative writing.  Remember to check the Language Arts Page.  The theme is still BELONGING.

2:00 – 2:30 – Choice Activity – Use the page on the blog to help you decide how to spend this 30 minutes of your day.  

And finally, if you have not done so already, please clean your bedroom.  It is much easier to focus in a space that is tidy.  Have it clean so that you can start fresh on Monday.  You really must start to set aside some time each day for your studies – I recommend at least 2.5 hours a day for literacy and numeracy practice.  This will keep your mind fresh and is a reasonable expectation for your age level.  Remember, it is better to do some each day, instead of bottling it all up and then feeling overwhelmed while trying to complete things all at once.  You and your family can decide how and when you do this practice, but I strongly recommend that you do it!  

Remember to breathe for three minutes.  Focus only on your breathing.  If a thought comes into your head, let it be with no judgment, and then go back to your breathing.  With each breath in and out, remind yourself that it is good to breathe.  When your three minutes are up, enjoy the space you created both in your mind and in your living space.

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