Please check out these links to learn more about our world.
Fin
The Canucks have a mascot named Fin. He is helping us learn how to solve problems, be respectful and co-operate. With his help, we are learning to be good friends who care about others. Check out his home page. Fin Zone.
Mister Rogers' Neighbourhood Check out this site to learn about neighbourhoods and to build a community of your own.
Room 108 Social Studies This site has a game for you to play to help you build a community, naming different jobs and to practise reading a compass. Play the Community Game, the Compass Directions Game and the Jobs Game. Then try the Drive Around Town game, Traffic Controller and the Pet Game.
Cybersquad and the Eye of Rom This site has a game for you to play to help you practise reading a compass. It is called Cybersquad and the Eye of Rom.
Google Earth
Ask your parents to download Google Earth, if you do not have this application already. Then check out
~ earth from space
~ the continents
~ North America
~ Canada
~ B.C.
~ finally type in your address and see if you can spot your house.
EcoKids This site has games and activities to help you learn about the environment. You will be encouraged to form your own opinions, make decisions, get involved and understand the impact your actions have on the environment.
Canadian Geographic Explore Canada through its wooly wildlife, giant geography and fun facts! On this site you can play games, find information, learn about maps and so much more.
Amazing Animals Check out this amazing National Geographic site. ~You will be glad that you did because there are videos, photographs, games, and so much more!
Zot the Frog's USGS Kids Check out this site to find some activities, games, colouring pages, projects, and stories that teach children about animals, climate change, bee population declines, wild birds, and more
Get Hooked - Discover Fishing BC
Discover Fishing After our field trip to Shannon Lake to see the rainbow trout being released, your child may be interested in learning more about fishing. You can find free fishing information on gear, tackle, where to fish, buying licences, fishing guides and other resources if you check out this site.
Celebrations
As part of our study of communities this year we are looking at ways communities celebrate. Check out this site to see how preparations are coming along at the North Pole, as the elves and Santa get ready to deliver presents to good boys and girls around the world. Countdown to track Santa.
If you want to do some other interactive Christmas activities, check out this link at the holiday zone. It will test your word skills. Christmas
There is so much to do at this site. You can build a snowman family, decorate a try, read some stories, check out the Christmas village and do some crafts. Check it out at Elle's Christmas Page.
Check this website for even more fun Santa Claus. You can see your Naughty or Nice rating. Choose your very own Elf Buddy. Play games in Elf School. Print your Honorary Elf Diploma. Sing along with new original Christmas songs. Try funny holiday recipes. Visit the amazing Toy Workshop. Send E-mail to Santa Claus. Follow Santa Claus in his sleigh on Christmas Eve.
Fingerprint Art
Create a scene using fingerprints. Slow down to create well-formed fingerprints, then decorate them into a picture (animals in their environment, leaves on a tree, vehicles on the road, petals on a flower, etc.). Use the following websites for inspiration.
Drawing for kids -Billy Bear.
Fingerprint characters
Handprint and footprint art
Thumbprint and fingerprint art for greeting cards
Ed Emberley's site
Fin
The Canucks have a mascot named Fin. He is helping us learn how to solve problems, be respectful and co-operate. With his help, we are learning to be good friends who care about others. Check out his home page. Fin Zone.
Mister Rogers' Neighbourhood Check out this site to learn about neighbourhoods and to build a community of your own.
Room 108 Social Studies This site has a game for you to play to help you build a community, naming different jobs and to practise reading a compass. Play the Community Game, the Compass Directions Game and the Jobs Game. Then try the Drive Around Town game, Traffic Controller and the Pet Game.
Cybersquad and the Eye of Rom This site has a game for you to play to help you practise reading a compass. It is called Cybersquad and the Eye of Rom.
Google Earth
Ask your parents to download Google Earth, if you do not have this application already. Then check out
~ earth from space
~ the continents
~ North America
~ Canada
~ B.C.
~ finally type in your address and see if you can spot your house.
EcoKids This site has games and activities to help you learn about the environment. You will be encouraged to form your own opinions, make decisions, get involved and understand the impact your actions have on the environment.
Canadian Geographic Explore Canada through its wooly wildlife, giant geography and fun facts! On this site you can play games, find information, learn about maps and so much more.
Amazing Animals Check out this amazing National Geographic site. ~You will be glad that you did because there are videos, photographs, games, and so much more!
Zot the Frog's USGS Kids Check out this site to find some activities, games, colouring pages, projects, and stories that teach children about animals, climate change, bee population declines, wild birds, and more
Get Hooked - Discover Fishing BC
Discover Fishing After our field trip to Shannon Lake to see the rainbow trout being released, your child may be interested in learning more about fishing. You can find free fishing information on gear, tackle, where to fish, buying licences, fishing guides and other resources if you check out this site.
Celebrations
As part of our study of communities this year we are looking at ways communities celebrate. Check out this site to see how preparations are coming along at the North Pole, as the elves and Santa get ready to deliver presents to good boys and girls around the world. Countdown to track Santa.
If you want to do some other interactive Christmas activities, check out this link at the holiday zone. It will test your word skills. Christmas
There is so much to do at this site. You can build a snowman family, decorate a try, read some stories, check out the Christmas village and do some crafts. Check it out at Elle's Christmas Page.
Check this website for even more fun Santa Claus. You can see your Naughty or Nice rating. Choose your very own Elf Buddy. Play games in Elf School. Print your Honorary Elf Diploma. Sing along with new original Christmas songs. Try funny holiday recipes. Visit the amazing Toy Workshop. Send E-mail to Santa Claus. Follow Santa Claus in his sleigh on Christmas Eve.
Fingerprint Art
Create a scene using fingerprints. Slow down to create well-formed fingerprints, then decorate them into a picture (animals in their environment, leaves on a tree, vehicles on the road, petals on a flower, etc.). Use the following websites for inspiration.
Drawing for kids -Billy Bear.
Fingerprint characters
Handprint and footprint art
Thumbprint and fingerprint art for greeting cards
Ed Emberley's site