January 30, 2017

THis Week in 2nd Grade...

Writing/Social Studies:  We will continue to work on our biography research in class this week.  We are finding out all sorts of interesting facts about our famous people!  Our goal is to start writing our reports the following week.

Math:  It just got real...we are now doing double-digit subtraction from a double-digit with regrouping!  We will be camping out here for a bit.  This is a big concept for 2nd graders and so we will be sure to practice a lot!

ST Math:  Our online math program has really captured the students' attention.  They love it!  Our goal is to get everyone past the 50% completion mark soon.  Remember, this is a program that can be done at home for homework.  They get rewarded at the morning assembly for hitting 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100%.  

Science:  This week we will talk about what we learned from our science challenges (ramps and boats).  We will apply what we know and brainstorm essential questions that will help us come up with an explanation of what we learned.  

Star Homework

I'm trying to mix things up a bit this week for homework.  Remember that each student is encouraged to earn at least 2 stars each night, one of which comes from reading.  This week's homework packet has many options for writing, reading and spelling. Here's what you will find...

Writing:  In class we have been learning about nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns and other parts of speech.  You will find a parts of speech worksheet in the homework packet for a writing option if you choose.  You can encourage tidy handwriting and correct spelling.  Also, if your kiddo is into writing creative stories, there is a writing prompt in the packet as well.  

Math:  This week I included some practice worksheets for math practice.  Ask them to show you how to regroup and blow up a 10s stick into 10 ones.  And, as mentioned above, ST Math is a great option as well!

Spelling:  Options for spelling:  Spelling City, Tic Tac Toe or your own practice!

Reading:  Like last week, you will find 2 stories for your student to read and respond to instructions and questions.  Again, this is just an optional activity for the reading activities.