Starting the Week off JUST RIGHT - daily quotes, jokes, puns, and a weekly poem
Quote of the Day
As part of your daily reading and oral communication, select a quote for the given day...
  • read it out loud to a friend or family member in person, on the telephone, or via technology
  • write the message or meaning in the quote
  • write a short passage or story that includes this quote as its theme or a line that is used in the story... don't forget to reference the use of this quote...

Try your hand at writing your own quote.
Joke of the Day and/or Week
As part of your daily reading and oral communication select a quote,  joke, and a for the day...
  • read it out loud to a friend or family member in person, on the telephone or via technology
  • write the message or meaning


Pun of the Day and/or Week
Try your hand at writing your own quote, joke and/or pun ...
What in your opinion, is the meaning of the pun highlighted above?

Poem of the Week
Use the link above to answer the following questions:
1.In your own words, explain what this poem is about.
2.Do you think this is a good title for the poem? Explain your answer.
3.Draw an illustration for this poem.
Inspirational People
Viola Desmond Won't Be budged

1. In your opinion, do you think this is an appropriate title for this book. Explain your answer.
2. What is your opinion on the illustration that was chosen for the cover... is it appropriate... what message does it convey? 
3 .After having read the story, do you think Viola is a good choice for a female Canadian on the $10.00 bill?
4. Generate a series of questions you would like to research about this Canadian female.

All About Viola Desmond
After having read some of the biographical information above, how accurate do you think the book was in describing the real Viola Desmond?
Is there any further information you think the author could have added to the story?
Viola Desmond is a biographical story, how do you know this to be true?
Write a brief biography for Viola after having read the book and the website information.
In the Spelling section found in Language Arts , there are links for spelling words for K to grade 7,  as well as strategies and activities for learning new words... or simply click on the link below ...
Try creating your own list of grade appropriate words on or about water ... some of your words might include:
  1. history
  2. states
  3. matter
  4. solid
  5. liquid
  6. determination
  7. love
  8. heartfelt
  9. discrimination
  10. valentine
Tangrams
The Tangram is a deceptively simple set of seven geometric shapes made up of five triangles (two small triangles, one medium triangle, and two large triangles), a square, and a parallelogram. When the pieces are arranged together they suggest an amazing variety of forms, embodying many numerical and geometric concepts.
Using Tangrams to Make a Heart
Using the tangrams in pic 1 below, rearrange them to make a heart similar to the one in pic 2.
Are there other ways to arrange the tiles to make a heart?
What other shapes can you make?



Bill Nye, The Science Guy
Social justice reminds us that everyone deserves equal rights and opportunities and to be treated without prejudice. When institutions make decisions or act in ways that discriminate against someone because of their race, religion, age, gender or sexuality, this is a social injustice.
In February we recognize both Black History and Pink Shirt Day... why do you think I chose to include a section on Social Justice...
February 23, 2022

Activity 1 - Optical Illusion Hearts
Create 1 or all 3 of these optical illusion art activities...
Activity 2 - Valentines Crafts and Cards
Design your own -T-shirt design for Pink Shirt Day
Indoor Activities