Elf on the Shelf: 

The students of Room 108 have been sent a special visitor from the North Pole to watch out and ensure they are being kind and caring. Our elf (sent by Santa) is hanging out in our classroom to ensure that the students are sharing, being kind and following the Room 108 Contract. So far, our elf has moved around the room. Ask your student about our Elf on the Shelf.

 Emily’s Christmas Gift

 Letter of the Week:  E is for Emily

The book "Emily's Christmas Gifts" is about Emily is about how the best gift of all is when you are showing people how much you care about them. We tried to focus on how gift giving is nice but when you are being kind and nice to your family, friends and everyone around you, it makes you and them feel good. The students of Room 108 brainstormed ideas on how they can show kindness and caring to their friends and family. The students were given comparisons of behaviour and asked what they would prefer (e.g. being together with all of their friends and playing and having fun versus having one toy and not being together with their friends). We also tried to ensure that we discuss different holidays throughout the year (not focusing on only Christmas). 

“Help with Laundry” – Vina, Briyana, Julia

“Be kind to our teachers” – Shemar

“Bring dog food” – Tyler

“Wash dishes” – Julia, Stella

“Being silly with daddy” – Vanessa

“Helping mom with Christmas Tree” –Michael

“I will give hugs” – Shahira

Curriculum Expectations: (Personal and Social Development) 

-demonstrate the ability to take turns in activities and discussions

-demonstrate an awareness of ways of making and keeping friends

-develop empathy for others, and acknowledge and respond to each other’s feelings

-demonstrate respect and consideration for individual differences and alternative points of view

When asked why the author wrote the book:

“The author wrote this book so you can be helpful” - Whayne

Curriculum Expectations: (Language)

-         listen and respond to others for a variety of purposes

-         use language in various contexts to connect new experiences with what they already know

-         use language to talk about their thinking, to reflect, and to solve problems

-         describe personal experiences, using vocabulary and details appropriate to the situation