Second Grade Scoop
Miss Roberts * Stoy School * September 24, 2018
Literacy
2R is at the starting gate of our year long adventure in Journeys, our Language Arts curriculum. Next Monday we will begin Lesson 1. Before that happens, the students will continue to learn the routines of the Daily 5 and adjusting to the expectations of being a Second Grade student. They will be introduced to and learn what "Read to Someone" and "Word Work" looks like in our classroom.
Everyone is super excited about having iPads in our classroom again this year. We are looking forward to get started using them this week. On Tuesday evening's Back To School Night, you will receive information on how to connect to your child's Seesaw account. I am looking forward to meeting each of you on Tuesday night and give you insight into your child's daily happenings in Second Grade.
The Second Graders have been working hard and cooperating well. As a result, they are a developing into a cohesive group who are working to meet the classroom expectations. Everyone is learning how to work to the best of their own ability.
Math
Unit 1: Numbers to 1,000
Lesson 4 - Order and Pattern
- Order three digit numbers
- Identify the greatest number and the least number
- Identify number patterns
- Vocabulary * greatest * least * more than * less than
Chapter 2: Addition up to 1,00
Lesson 1 - Addition and Subtraction Facts Within 20
- Use mental Math to add and subtract within 20
- Know basic addition and subtraction facts to 20
Science
We will begin this week by developing deeper understanding of seed dispersal. The class will go on a little walk with velcro on our shoes to try and collect seeds around Stoy School. When we return to the classroom, the boys and girls to use magnifying glasses to look at the characteristics of each seed. Based on what they have learned about how seeds travel, the students will sort them into three categories; Flyers (seeds that travel by wind and have wings), Floaters (seeds that travel by water and have shelled seeds), and Travelers (seeds that travel by animals and have burred seeds).Don't worry, if we do not collect enough seeds in nature, we will have some back-up seeds ready in the classroom.
Then, Science will get very exciting and creative. The students will participate in a "Maker Space" project. Pairs of students will be given a task card that states how a seed is dispersed: wind, water or animal. Based on their card, the students will design and build a seed that has the physical characteristics to successfully travel and thrive. The students will have two days and a plethora of materials inspire their creations. Look for their work on Seesaw!
Social Expectations
Look Who's Getting Older
Coming Soon
- September 25th - Back To School Night
- September 27th - "Stoy" Spirit Day & Pretzel Sale
- October 1st - Picture Day
- October 8th - No School - Teacher In-service
- October 9th - Monday Schedule; students will have Art