Entry for Wednesday, May 6
Welcome to Wednesday of Education Week.
Indeed we have gotten our letters into focus (above) as we concentrate on what matters most.
The dove in our emblem is symbolic of the hope we have as we travel along the path of Catholic Education Week.
"Igniting Hope" is such a beautiful theme.
Yesterday we sent a message of hope to our teachers.
Our message we are encouraged to write today is meant for the leaders in our communities and around the world.
Below is Mr. Hamer's message of hope to our community and world leaders.
Dear community and world leaders, it is my hope that you take care of your citizens. Let none go hungry or homeless. Feed the poor and shelter those who have no homes. Offer friendship and dreams for a better world...beginning now.
Yours truly, Mr. Hamer
Hope Read Aloud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As65craA6d0
This is a picture of the real Nora when she was a young polar bear. Watch this incredible video of her real life story!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWZBi2i0QUo
Sometimes we don't know the reasons why certain things happen in the animal world such as when Nora and her mother became separated. Perhaps it was because people were around them so much in the zoo setting.
But, Nora was not the be abandoned. Through the hopeful help of many, she was able to find her way through life and she now lives with her polar bear friend named Hope!
Your Reading Task #1
With the help of an adult, come up with your own prayer for the leaders of our city, province, country and world.
As you have done in your first two prayers this week, make it three sentences long.
Your Reading Task #2
Remember how Mr. Hamer would clap his hands or snap his fingers to say how many syllables were in different words? Nora's name has two syllables in it. Say Nora's name and clap or snap the syllables. You should have made two claps or two snaps.
Then print these ten words in a column.
Beside each word, print the number of syllables in each word. The first two have been done for you!
When our hearts are open to others, there will always be hope for a better world for all of us!
Nora, the polar bear, was so lucky to have so many people and other polar bears care for her, Mr. Hamer.
Math Learning
Tomorrow we will learn how to compare fractions.
Before we can do that, we should learn how to compare numbers. That will be our math lesson for today.
Look at the chart above.
The symbol for "greater than" is >.
Check out the example 10 > 3.
We read this as saying "10 is greater than 3".
"Greater than" means the same as the words "more than", "larger than" or "bigger than".
Likewise, the symbol for "less than" is <
Check out the example 2 < 6.
We read this as saying "2 is less than 6".
"Less than" means the same as "fewer than".
A Great Hint! Think of the signs as hungry crocodiles!
They will always want to open their mouths to the larger number of the two! Let's check it out below!
This equation reads..."4 is greater than 3".
The hungry crocodile would rather eat 4 treats than 3 treats.
The crocodile's mouth is opening to the bigger number which is the number 4.
This equation reads..."5 is less than 8".
The hungry crocodile would rather eat 8 treats than 5 treats.
The crocodile's mouth is opening to the bigger number which is the number 8.
Let's try a few below.
4 < 6
Yes, 4 is less than 6, so the mouth opens to the bigger number which is 6.
14 > 9
Yes, 14 is greater than 9 so the mouth opens to the bigger number which is 14.
Let's check out the examples in the worksheet above.
31 > 14
This reads 31 is greater than 14 which is true...31 is much larger than 14.
7 < 29
This reads 7 is less than 29 which is true...7 is much smaller than 29.
70 = 70
This reads 70 equals 70 which is true...because they both are the same number with the same value.
Your Math Task
On a piece of paper, complete the worksheet above.
See if you can compare all 12 of the numbers correctly.
Show your work to an adult for verification.
I Hope I remember these new symbols in math!
Don't worry, study hard and practise!
"Learning about greater than and less than sure is fun," these buddies say.
"We can't wait to compare fractions using these new symbols!" they call out with their buddies.
"Tomorrow you will get your chance!" Mr. Hamer smiles back.
Welcome to Wednesday of Education Week.
Indeed we have gotten our letters into focus (above) as we concentrate on what matters most.
The dove in our emblem is symbolic of the hope we have as we travel along the path of Catholic Education Week.
"Igniting Hope" is such a beautiful theme.
Yesterday we sent a message of hope to our teachers.
Our message we are encouraged to write today is meant for the leaders in our communities and around the world.
Below is Mr. Hamer's message of hope to our community and world leaders.
Dear community and world leaders, it is my hope that you take care of your citizens. Let none go hungry or homeless. Feed the poor and shelter those who have no homes. Offer friendship and dreams for a better world...beginning now.
Yours truly, Mr. Hamer
When we have Hope, the sun will shine on us!
We think our world leaders need lots of prayers, Mr. Hamer!
Language/Religion Learning
Click on the link below to read this wonderful story of Hope for a little polar bear named Nora. She was able to receive help from a lot of caring people...the kind of people you would want to be friends with. She found a good friend in another polar bear. named Hope!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As65craA6d0
This is a picture of the real Nora when she was a young polar bear. Watch this incredible video of her real life story!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWZBi2i0QUo
Sometimes we don't know the reasons why certain things happen in the animal world such as when Nora and her mother became separated. Perhaps it was because people were around them so much in the zoo setting.
But, Nora was not the be abandoned. Through the hopeful help of many, she was able to find her way through life and she now lives with her polar bear friend named Hope!
Your Reading Task #1
With the help of an adult, come up with your own prayer for the leaders of our city, province, country and world.
As you have done in your first two prayers this week, make it three sentences long.
Your Reading Task #2
Remember how Mr. Hamer would clap his hands or snap his fingers to say how many syllables were in different words? Nora's name has two syllables in it. Say Nora's name and clap or snap the syllables. You should have made two claps or two snaps.
Then print these ten words in a column.
Beside each word, print the number of syllables in each word. The first two have been done for you!
1. Nora (2 syllables)
2. zoo (1 syllable)
3. November
4. cubs
5. mother
6. wilderness
7. zookeepers
8. safe
9. teacher
10. decided
When our hearts are open to others, there will always be hope for a better world for all of us!
Nora, the polar bear, was so lucky to have so many people and other polar bears care for her, Mr. Hamer.
Math Learning
Tomorrow we will learn how to compare fractions.
Before we can do that, we should learn how to compare numbers. That will be our math lesson for today.
Look at the chart above.
The symbol for "greater than" is >.
Check out the example 10 > 3.
We read this as saying "10 is greater than 3".
"Greater than" means the same as the words "more than", "larger than" or "bigger than".
Likewise, the symbol for "less than" is <
Check out the example 2 < 6.
We read this as saying "2 is less than 6".
"Less than" means the same as "fewer than".
The "greater than" symbol faces forward.
The "less than" symbol faces backward.
And...of course...here is our friendly "equals" sign.
A Great Hint! Think of the signs as hungry crocodiles!
They will always want to open their mouths to the larger number of the two! Let's check it out below!
The hungry crocodile would rather eat 4 treats than 3 treats.
The crocodile's mouth is opening to the bigger number which is the number 4.
The hungry crocodile would rather eat 8 treats than 5 treats.
The crocodile's mouth is opening to the bigger number which is the number 8.
Let's try a few below.
4 < 6
Yes, 4 is less than 6, so the mouth opens to the bigger number which is 6.
14 > 9
Yes, 14 is greater than 9 so the mouth opens to the bigger number which is 14.
31 > 14
This reads 31 is greater than 14 which is true...31 is much larger than 14.
7 < 29
This reads 7 is less than 29 which is true...7 is much smaller than 29.
70 = 70
This reads 70 equals 70 which is true...because they both are the same number with the same value.
Your Math Task
On a piece of paper, complete the worksheet above.
See if you can compare all 12 of the numbers correctly.
Show your work to an adult for verification.
I Hope I remember these new symbols in math!
Don't worry, study hard and practise!
"Learning about greater than and less than sure is fun," these buddies say.
"We can't wait to compare fractions using these new symbols!" they call out with their buddies.
"Tomorrow you will get your chance!" Mr. Hamer smiles back.
Today in History
On this day, May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister became the fastest runner on earth.
He made it his goal to run a mile in under 4 minutes.
Nobody had ever done this before.
In 1954, runners all over the world were trying to break this record.
Roger failed many times in his running career but he never let that deter him. Failure made his spirit even stronger
Roger combined "Hope" with serious work and training.
He is an example that you can achieve things by combining hope with hard work, dedication and perseverance (not giving up!).
Roger left running shortly after breaking the 4-minute mile and went into medicine full time. He always said that he was more proud of his contribution to medicine in the field of neurology than he was in his world famous running endeavours.
He lived a long life and lived until the age of 88. That, as well, is a terrific accomplishment!
Student Sharing
Student sharing time is the thrill of Mr. Hamer's day!
Such great examples of solving division word problems.
Such a fabulous Snow Globe with description!
Cool fractional sharing.
"If You Were a Hair Stylist," everyone would want to visit your salon only!
Colourful fraction work!
A beautiful bird biopoem!
Still more colourful fractions.
Student Sharing
Student sharing time is the thrill of Mr. Hamer's day!
Such great examples of solving division word problems.
Such a fabulous Snow Globe with description!
Cool fractional sharing.
"If You Were a Hair Stylist," everyone would want to visit your salon only!
Colourful fraction work!
A beautiful bird biopoem!
Still more colourful fractions.
A fine example of a diamond poem in the shape of a diamond! Thanks for sharing these eight pictures, S.G-S!
We love learning more about Hope, Mr. Hamer!
We end off today with a Hope that never ends, a beautiful Prayer for Hope.
May everyone enjoy a Wonderful Wednesday of Education Week!
Mr. Hamer OCT
Mr. Hamer OCT
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