Folk Dancing, Valentine’s Day, and Flag Day

We are very busy in Grade One!  We have been practicing our folk dances and will “celebrate” at the school’s dance event- February 14th, Valentine’s Day!  As well, we will be making Valentine holders to place our “friendship” valentines into.  On February 16th (Flag Day is actually recognized in Canada on Feb.15) we will celebrate Flag Day Heritage Day.  This is a wonderful opportunity for families to share their heritage, customs, and culture with us. Remember to wear red and white on February the 16th, the colours of our  Maple Leaf flag!  The Grade Ones are learning a song, Let’s Wave and Say Hello (tune- Farmer in the Dell).  We can say “hello” in several languages, already!

Let’s wave and say hello, Let’s wave and say hello, Let’s say hello to all our friends, Let’s wave and say hello!

How do you say hello in your language? Chinese– ni hao ( nee how), Iranian/Faarsi-shalom, French– bonjour, Italian- ciao (chow), Spanish– hola, Russian– prevet, Philippines/Tagalog-Kumustaka, Korean– Ahn Nyong ( un yong), Albanian C’Kemi …  Listen to us sing!

Let’s Wave and Say hello

Play Match the Canadian Symbols Game! Canadian Symbols Game

It’s coming…

Reindeer Facts, Fun, and Games

Christmas, that is!  Let this tune (underneath my “post”) help you bring the magic and spirit of the season to life!

Jingle!  Jingle!  I just received an email from Santa and he wants you to know that he is fattening up his reindeer for their long journey around the world!

Do you know which reindeer this is?  Donner?   Blitzen?

“Someday at Christmas”– Justin Bieber

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