The Second Grade Scoop
November 18th
Hello Second Grade Families,
I hope that everyone had a nice, relaxing break last week! Tatem teachers spent Monday-Wednesday of last week learning about new ways to teach students. This week in 2R we were able to try out a lot of the new things I learned during our professional development time. In Grammar, we used an awesome tool called Plickers that makes learning into a game. In Math, we now use an iPad app to keep track of our learning and in between all of these subjects, we have been taking plenty of "brain breaks" to help prepare our brains for another period of learning. The students have really enjoyed the improvements to our day!
Just a reminder, Scholastic Book Club orders are due November 27th (the last Sunday of the month.) Read below for information on how to order.
Miss Rossi
Math
Next week, we will focus on subtraction facts and strategies we can use to solve them. The students will learn to count back when the number they are subtracting is small (ex. 10-2, you would count back 10,9,8) and they will learn to count up when the numbers are close together (10-8, you would count up 8,9,10). Students will also learn to use the think addition strategy, which means if you don't know how to solve 10-8, you can use a addition problem to help you figure it out like 8+2=10.
Be sure to check out the Everyday Mathematics website if you would like your child to practice these skills at home. Fact Workshop is a great game on there for these skills.
Reader's Workshop
Scholastic Reading Club
Class Code - Q6MBY
Order Due Date - Sunday, November 27th, 2016
Dear Families,
I am excited to announce that our class is now part of the Scholastic Reading Club and I am accepting orders starting today! Please take a few moments to explore the selection together and let your child help choose books he or she is excited to read.
For a wide selection of quality children's books that are just right for your child's reading level, please order online at scholastic.com/readingclub. You can also return your paper order form to me with a check made out to “Scholastic Reading Club.”
By ordering from Scholastic, you help our class earn FREE Books and supplies with every order. Thank you for supporting your child’s reading both at home and in the classroom!
Miss. Rossi
First Time Ordering Online?
- Go to scholastic.com/readingclub
- Enter our one-time Class Activation Code (Q6MBY)
- Shop and submit your child's book order.
- Your books will be delivered directly to the classroom.
*Please let me know if you run into any problems or need help with this!*