Second Grade Information Night!
Tonight....
- This is for you!!
- Stop me at anytime.
- What questions do you have?
About me!!
First to Second?
- Academic Independence
- Focused on different learning styles/abilities/interests
- Content is extended to allow for independent growth
- Project Based Learning
- Socially students may start creating new friendships based on interests.
Day in the Life
7:00-8:25- Morning Care
8:25-9:00- Morning Meeting/PRIDE TIME/Daily Edit
9:00-11:00- Language Arts (Phonics, Guided Reading, Skill of the Week)
11:00-12:00-Math
12:05-1:05-Recess/Lunch
1:05-1:15-Teacher Read Aloud
1:15-2:00-Writing Workshop
2:00-3:00-Social Studies/Science
3:00-3:15- Individual leveled reading
3:15-3:30-Homework Log/Pack up
Differentiated Grouping in Reading and Math
Students are then placed into leveled reading groups.
Groups are flexible and change throughout the year.
Having flexible small grouping allows focus on different areas such as phonics, comprehension and fluency.
In Math students are also grouped based upon ability. This allows different leveling based upon ability.
There is an opportunity to accelerate grade level.
Word Study
Word Study is an individualized approach to spelling
Students’ words are taken from the curriculum, their own writing, and phonics skills we are covering.
The students will have more experience with the words, giving them “ownership” over the word.
Students will be asked to write each word in a sentence to show that they understand what the word means. (Punctuation and capitalization are not taken into effect until the third quarter.)
Writing Workshop!
Project Based Learning
LOTS OF INDEPENDENCE!!!
Publishing Party!!
Space Exploration
Habitats – Plants/Animals
S.T.E.M
Publishing Party
STEM
Experiential Learning
Cherry Crest
Delaware Children's Musuem
Franklin Institute
Amish Experience
Great Valley Nature Center-Habitats
Longwood Gardens-Measurement
SPCA-Giving Without Walls
The Black Lagoon Theatre
Giving without walls
Animal Welfare
Students will learn the importance of taking care of animals.
We will create blankets and collect items to donate to the SPCA.
Technology
Students will continue to use different forms of technology daily.
Students will use the iPads® independently as well as in small groups.
Each classroom is equipped with Apple TV and a projection system. Students will interact with different apps and activities through the iPads® and websites.
2:1 ratio
We are in the process of becoming an Apple distinguished school!!
Book Reports
Students will be asked to read at home and complete a book report every other month. Genres and projects will be sent home with a rubric of my expectations. Students will present on the day that the projects are due. Students not only get the opportunity to work on public speaking but show ownership with their projects.
Fun Fact of the Day!
There will be a fun fact posted each day!
Students will be encouraged to read the fact and discuss their thoughts about it during morning meeting.
Parent Involvement
Class Parties-You will have the opportunity to help organize and set up our classroom parties.
Class Projects- We will ask for volunteers on days when students are presenting big projects in the classroom or the gym.
You will be able to sign up for events via sign up genius.