Second grade students will create an interactive project using ScratchJr on their iPads, using tools like characters, backgrounds, movement, sounds, and speech to build a complete story or animation. Their project should show coding, creativity, and sequencing, with a clear beginning, middle, and end. 

In this fun computer class, second graders will continue building their coding skills using ScratchJr. Since students already have experience with coding and completed Code.org Course A, they are ready to explore even more creative possibilities! They will design animations and short interactive stories by combining colorful programming blocks to control how characters move, jump, and interact. 

Students will explore Code.org to strengthen their logical thinking and learn how to create sequences, patterns, and creative solutions 💻. Through interactive challenges, they will discover that coding is not just using a computer… it’s learning how to think like a programmer! 

In Computer Class, 2nd graders strengthen their coding skills by using Joe Lost from ABCya to plan steps, make predictions, and solve challenges. Through sequencing and computational thinking, students learn to think ahead, test solutions, and adjust their plans—just like real coders. 

In Computer Class this week, students will review their typing progress from November and reflect on how they’ve mastered the Home Row keys. During our My Favorite Mistake Talking Circle, they will write responses to three reflection questions about their typing journey—what they learned, what challenged them the most, and how they grew. To end the class, we’ll compete in the Super Santa Jr. challenge and try to claim the highest score in the grade! 

This week, second graders will visit different Halloween-themed stations around the classroom, where they will play fun and spooky games that challenge their keyboard skills! Each activity will help them review everything they’ve learned about typing while celebrating the Halloween spirit. As an optional activity, students can also practice their typing skills with the Cup Stack Typing game from ABCYA! ⌨️ 

This week, our 2nd graders will practice using all the rows of the keyboard while playing Typing Rocket Jr. from ABCYa. They will try to earn the highest score possible by typing quickly and accurately — without looking at the keyboard! Their goal is to show how much their typing skills have improved! 

In the next step of the project, students will continue exploring ABCya Story Maker to design their own story page. They will write short sentences about what the Honduran flag represents, illustrate their ideas with colorful drawings, and personalize their work with creative details. This extension not only strengthens their writing and artistic expression but also encourages them to share pride in their country while developing confidence in using digital tools. 

Our 2nd grade students will use ABCya Story Maker to create a special project where they draw the national flag of Honduras, write the pledge to the flag, and decorate their flag with a creative landscape. This activity allows them to combine art, writing, and patriotic values while practicing their digital skills in a fun way.

In Computer class, 2nd graders will review how to use their Chromebooks correctly and responsibly. We will practice basic shortcuts and explore important features, log in and log out safely, and learn about safe habits when using the internet. Let’s become smart and responsible digital citizens! 

Welcome to our 2nd Grade 1st Quarter Robotics Project! Students will be using LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 to design and build a rescue mission project. Get ready for some creative problem-solving and teamwork as we bring our robots to life!