Today we read two wonderful stories about Charlotte the Scientist – right on time for Innovation Day! Charlotte the Scientist is Squished and Charlotte the Scientist Finds a Cure by Camille Andros, illustrated by Brianne Farley. Charlotte and the Scientific Method Colouring Page
The OJCS library just got in a wonderful order of fantastic new non-fiction. Here are some of the noteworthy selections. Math and Me (LOOK! Books ™) Math isn’t just something you learn in school! It’s an important part of the world around us. Whether it’s cooking in the kitchen, shopping for groceries, or enjoying … Continue reading Notable New Non-Fiction at the OJCS Library
Innovation Day is only a little over a month away, and for classes in need of inspiration I have some great books in the library for you. Each of these books follows the true story of a challenge that was faced and then tackled through innovative thinking and creativity. Any of these stories would lead … Continue reading Stories to Inspire Innovation Day
Today we read Charlotte the Scientist is Squished by Camille Andros, Illustrated by Brianne Farley. Activity This website offers 3 super simple experiments you can do with your young students to practice the steps of The Scientific Method. Check out KidsAcademy!
Today we will get inspired to be makers! We read: Be a Maker by Katey Howes, Illustrated by Elizabet Vukovic and Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty, Illustrated by David Roberts Check out this great resource for kid-friendly maker projects: https://www.itabc.ca/success-stories/5-maker-activities-you-can-do-home-your-kids
This week kicks off the first of three science-related storytimes just in time for that special part of the year where the OJCS puts the focus on science projects and STEAM fair! We will read two stories about tightrope walkers and then do an experiment where your students can learn about centre of gravity! Today … Continue reading Tightrope Walking and Your Centre of Gravity