Science:
We have been studying balance in Science. The students have used counter-weights to make stable systems. You may have seen the mobile they made with straws, paper clips and rubber bands! In the next few weeks we will create experiments that teach us about motion and gravity.
We have been studying balance in Science. The students have used counter-weights to make stable systems. You may have seen the mobile they made with straws, paper clips and rubber bands! In the next few weeks we will create experiments that teach us about motion and gravity.
Art:
Students learned about line and created a composition using a photograph of themselves.
Math:
We are beginning Topic 9: Subtracting Two Digit Numbers. By the end of this topic, your child wil be able to define and use the vocablulary of subtraction (difference, regroup, digit, tens, ones, and subtract). They will be able to subtract a two digit number from another two digit number using regrouping when necessary.
Math Games: Last week, Layton's mom came in to help play math games with the class. Students have learned how to play a variety of math games that reinforce math skills we are learning in 2nd grade.
Social Studies/Flat Stanley:
Remember that the address of the lucky recipient who is getting your child's Flat Stanley is due by this Wednesday! Turning it in early is great too. We will be working on writing a friendly letter to this person so we can send Flat Stanley out next week!
We have filled our room with Flat Stanley chapter books and many students are reading them during silent reading time each morning.
March Madness:
Wow! We have so many great readers! Our brackets keep advancing. If your child's team was knocked out of the Final 4 (which is really a final 5 since we had a tie!), they should still be reading and bringing in their points. Prizes will be given to teams with the most total points, even if the team was knocked out of the brackets.
Read Alouds:
You may have heard your 2nd grader tell you about our "Story Create" time. Every day, Mrs. Fornia and I have been reading aloud while the class gets to choose to draw, paint, or work with clay silently. The amazing creations made during this time are astounding us. We have some students who have been working on the same incredible piece and keep adding so many details each day to their artworks!
Mrs. Fornia and I like to read chapter books that are in a series or that are by an author who has written several books. We are hopefully inspiring your child to read more books either in that series or from that author. Currently, we are reading "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney. The class is loving this story of a class hamster. There are many more books in this series that your child can read on his or her own. As a recap... we have already finished reading "Matilda" by Roald Dahl, "Ramona Quimby, Age 8" by Beverly Cleary, and "SuperFudge" by Judy Blume.
Field Trips:
We have two terrific trips planned for April.
Monday, 4/15 - Burke Museum for the plastics exhibit (Noah's grandmother works at this museum!)
Monday, 4/29 - Science Center insect and butterfly exhibit.
Permission slips and more information will be coming home soon. We will definitely be needing parent chaperones for these fun trips, so we hope many of you can join us.
Remember that the address of the lucky recipient who is getting your child's Flat Stanley is due by this Wednesday! Turning it in early is great too. We will be working on writing a friendly letter to this person so we can send Flat Stanley out next week!
We have filled our room with Flat Stanley chapter books and many students are reading them during silent reading time each morning.
March Madness:
Wow! We have so many great readers! Our brackets keep advancing. If your child's team was knocked out of the Final 4 (which is really a final 5 since we had a tie!), they should still be reading and bringing in their points. Prizes will be given to teams with the most total points, even if the team was knocked out of the brackets.
You may have heard your 2nd grader tell you about our "Story Create" time. Every day, Mrs. Fornia and I have been reading aloud while the class gets to choose to draw, paint, or work with clay silently. The amazing creations made during this time are astounding us. We have some students who have been working on the same incredible piece and keep adding so many details each day to their artworks!
Mrs. Fornia and I like to read chapter books that are in a series or that are by an author who has written several books. We are hopefully inspiring your child to read more books either in that series or from that author. Currently, we are reading "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney. The class is loving this story of a class hamster. There are many more books in this series that your child can read on his or her own. As a recap... we have already finished reading "Matilda" by Roald Dahl, "Ramona Quimby, Age 8" by Beverly Cleary, and "SuperFudge" by Judy Blume.
Field Trips:
We have two terrific trips planned for April.
Monday, 4/15 - Burke Museum for the plastics exhibit (Noah's grandmother works at this museum!)
Monday, 4/29 - Science Center insect and butterfly exhibit.
Permission slips and more information will be coming home soon. We will definitely be needing parent chaperones for these fun trips, so we hope many of you can join us.
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