Signs-one way we organise ourselves

a sign inspired by Tahsin

Using this website, KGG students were able to put their own words on real life signs. This learning experience generated great discussions about what is important for a sign and why signs are helpful in our lives. Explore this website with your child at home, and let us know what you come up with!

a sign inspired by Dominique

How we organise ourselves

An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.

• How are words and numbers used in our community?

• Why are words and numbers important in our lives?

To delve into these questions and others, we set off to Gulshan II Market. By going to a place that we are all familiar with but looking at it in a different light, students explored how words and numbers connect us in society. Interviews with shopkeepers, acquisition of receipts and business cards and monetary transactions further solidified the function of words and numbers.

Dress As Your Animal Day

Becoming more aware of and mimicking animal movements can help people better understand animals and the similarities and differences between animals and humans. Human beings may have more brain power, but that doesn't mean we can't learn a few things from other living creatures-Taken from Science Is... a source book of fascinating facts, projects and activities by Susan V. Bosak

Today's rule: You have to act like your animal-for the whole day!

Student (I mean animal) led actions:

• Crocodile chasing the cow on the playground.

• Cheetah choosing the non-vegetarian option during lunch (Cheetahs only eat meet).

• Animals discussing similarities and differences using a life size Venn Diagram.

• House pets hanging out together.

• Winged animals playing by the trees on the playground

Sharing our Non-Fiction Books with Grade 3 Reading Buddies!

After careful planning and internet and library research, KG students crafted non-fiction books about caring for an animal they chose. Grade 3 students did a great job helping to scaffold us through the process, and they were the best resources to assess our books. On Wednesday morning, we shared our books with Grade 3 students, and they assessed us using a continuum. Here are some results:


"My buddy is giving me at the top. I don't know, maybe I am good. When I was small, I didn't know dogs eat bones. When I grew big, I had my first dog. I fed her the bone, now I know. I wrote the book about feeding dogs, taking them to the vet and caring them. I drew well about taking them to the vet."-Samaraa




"I am showing them: no shooting zebra, no putting dirt in the water. She said I draw nicely. I feel happy, because I like to draw."-Ellis

Researching with Grade Three Reading Buddies

It's typical that you'll find KGG and Grade 3R intermingling on a Wednesday morning, sharing favorite stories for our 'buddy reading' session. But we have been able to use this special cross grade relationship for so much more.

We met in the library for 3R to help us to do research on animals that we selected. The grade 3 students helped us determine where to find non-fiction books and find books that we need using the online card catalogue. This also was a great time for KGG students to show what they know as well, as many students pointed out that most non-fiction books have a table of contents.


Each student in KGG has chosen an animal on which to write a non-fiction book. Their book will help them show that they know how to care for and respect animals. As a form of peer assessment, Grade 3R will use a continuum to assess their book.