We completed our first full week of second grade. We're in full swing learning about each other and our subjects. Hopefully you've read some news in the Friday Letter from your child. There's lots of excitement Monday mornings as we read our mail.
To promote a positive learning environment, we've worked hard to create class rules. Our first Second Step lesson was all about RESPECT. We came up with 3 rules that cover everything we might say or do.
Underneath we wrote what each behavior looks and sounds like.
To help us learn about and respect others, we made lists of what bugs us and what we wish our classmates would do.
We shared words to describe us around these sunflowers.
We started our first RESEARCH PROJECT. In addition to our second grade studies, everyone has an opportunity to learn about subjects that interest them. As we explore books and sites, we're learning to read for information and organize our notes. This week we learned how to make a word web.
Our mornings begin with explorations. Here are some amazing projects made from pattern blocks. Ask your child what he/she explored today!
In honor of DOT DAY, we read the story The Dot by Peter Reynolds. It has a powerful message about having a growth mindset and persevering.
Afterwards we created posters relaying what we can't do ...YET and talked about the power of that three letter word.
Ask your child what is happening in these photos...
In math we're using a variety of tools for learning. Here we are comparing numbers and cleaning our coins so they are ready to be used.
Looking forward to another busy week!
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