Classroom Updates

Check out what we've been learning about in second grade!

Math: The kids have learned how to use an open number line and hundred chart to subtract two digit numbers. We are now learning a new strategy, regrouping.  This strategy takes practice!  The poem below is in front of your child's green folder.  It is a great resource to use when doing homework. Ask your child to tell you how they know when to regroup.

In reading we are reading folktales.  See if your child can tell you some of the ingredients of a folktale.  We've read, Little Red Riding Hood, Stone Soup, and The Little Red Hen.  Have your child retell his/her favorite to you.  Next week we will begin reading different versions of The Three Little Pigs.  

In writing, we are learning great writer's make sure they show how their characters are feeling not just tell how they are feeling.  This is called, "Show don't tell."  Check out our Show Don't Tell Posters.  We will be working on adding "show don't tells" to our narrative writing.

The Museum of Science will be visiting second grade next Tuesday.  They will teaching second graders about matter.  Stay tuned for some photos and videos from their presentation.  

Happy Holidays!

I want to wish everyone a happy holiday!   We made this thank you video for Narnie and her helpers. I had to share! It will make you smile!

Blog Trivia

Do you know the answers to these questions?  Answer them by Friday, December 15th on a piece of paper or by emailing me for a special surprise!  Good luck!

1.  What do you call an action word?

2.  What is a suffix?

3.  Can you name a nonfiction text feature?

Second Grade STEM Lab

We partnered up with Mrs. MacNeill's class and worked in the Stem lab during science.  The classes conducted experiments on how wind and water can cause changes to the Earth's surface.  Ask your child about what quick changes and slow changes can happen.  Check out our scientists in action!

Second Grade Update

We've been very busy in second grade.

In reading we have been working on asking and answering questions as well as retelling fiction stories.  Having your child orally retell fiction books at home will help to strengthen retelling skills.
They are very familiar with the "Somebody, wanted, but, so, then" retelling strategy.
Be sure to look out for some samples of your child's reading work in his/her red work portfolio.  We are now switching our focus to nonfiction texts.  Ask your child to share some features found in nonfiction texts.


In math we are working on adding numbers to 100.  The kids were introduced to regrouping this week. Ask them to teach you how to regroup.  We will continue to practice this strategy throughout the year as it's tricky!  It is VERY important your child practices his/her math facts, this will make adding two digit numbers easier!

In writing we've been working on ways writers hook in their readers.  Ask your child to tell you the four ways to "hook in" their readers.    Next week we will work on a narrative piece about a reindeer.  Stay tuned to see the kids final product.

In science we've been talking about how wind and water can cause changes on earth.  The kids will investigate these changes in the STEM Lab.  Ask your child to tell you what they learned!

Our new friend Joseph Jackpot (JJ for short) has been growing!   He now has front and back legs!

Narnie's Visit

I am sure everyone heard about last Monday's visit from Narnie.  The class had SUCH a blast.  We were busy making Boo Bubbles,  Vampire Slime, Atomic Worms and Yarn Monsters!  It was such a memorable day for all of us!   We truly looked like scientists in our lab coats! Special thanks to Narnie and all of her special guests!