Next Steps
Dear Parents,
It has been an absolute joy to watch your children grow both academically and socially this year. We are so proud of how far they have come. Summer is upon us and it is time to recharge our batteries by taking time to enjoy our family and friends. Whatever way you choose to embrace the summer months, we hope it is filled with fun and laughter. As I have stated in your child’s report card, here are things to use at your discretion to strengthen their understanding of a particular concept or improve their reading and math fluency.
Reading
Decodables
Reading (Level H)
Reading (Level K/L)
Printing
Handwriting Without Tears letter and number formation.
Letter placement anchor chart and writing paper.
Storytelling and Book Reviews
Share your stories and book reviews on this Flipgrid link
Summer Journals
Please watch these videos on how to create a personal narrative.
Writing a Personal Narrative-Brainstorming
Writing a Personal Narrative-Planning
Writing a Personal Narrative-Writing an Introduction
Writing a Personal Narrative-Writing a Conclusion
Summer Writing Prompts
Math
Username: first and last name@ojcs.ca
Password: math123
Science
Watch this video on living things
Listen to What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?
Epic(Code-cyr9056)
Social Studies
Learn more about maps, watch these videos.
Here is some graph paper .
Here are a few videos, games, apps, and anchor charts to help with supporting your child at home.
Language Arts
- Click on this video to see how we review short vowel sounds with our students. Here are the cards we use to help with b/d confusion and short vowel sounds.
- Teach Your Monster to Read
- First sight word game (unplugged).
- Second sight word game (unplugged).
- Third sight word game (unplugged).
- Silent e gameboard
- Click on this video to review the correct way to hold a pencil.
Printing: Handwriting Without Tears letter and number formation. 
Letter placement anchor chart.
Math 
- Click on this video to see various addition strategies introduced in class.
- Click on this video to see various subtraction strategies introduced in class. I have not yet introduced Touch Math.
- Click on this video to see what the students have learned about place value. If they need more practise they can redo these Place Value activity sheets.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email me. j.bennett@theojcs.ca