2nd Grade
Home Base

Reading Workshop (Growing Knowledge Together, Bend II, Sessions 2–5): We are digging deeper into our nonfiction topics to see the "big picture."

Connecting the Dots: Students are learning that facts don't live alone—they are connected! We are looking for cause and effect (e.g., Why does an animal migrate? How does its habitat affect its survival?).

Cross-Text Synthesis: We are reading multiple books on the same topic to see how different authors explain the same process, adding new layers to our expertise.

Phonics Workshop (Word Collectors, Session 17 & Celebration): It’s time for our Grand Vocabulary Celebration!

Review & Reflection: Students are looking back at their entire collection to see how much their vocabulary has grown since the start of the unit.

The Gallery Walk: We are sharing our favorite "expert words" with the class and showing how we've used them in our own research writing to teach others.

The "How & Why" Challenge: While watching a nature show or reading a nonfiction book together, ask: "I see what is happening, but why do you think it’s happening that way?" or "How does that process work?"

Vocabulary Applause: When your child uses a "sparkly" or complex word at home, give them a "silent cheer" or a high-five to celebrate their Word Collector status! Ask them to explain the word's meaning to the rest of the family.

Win-Win Thinking: If there’s a disagreement at home (like over what to eat for a snack or what movie to watch), ask: "How can we solve this so that everyone is happy and respected?" Encourage the use of "I-statements" to express feelings.

Durante la semana, los escritores usarán materiales proporcionados por el área de español y otros que ellos puedan tener en casa, como algún juguete relacionado a su subtema. Trabajarán de forma independiente en cada parte de su maqueta y se prepararán para hacer la presentación a los alumnos de primer grado y compartir sus aprendizajes.

En casa pueden practicar para la presentación de la maqueta, les sugiero que practiquen su discurso frente a un espejo o frente a sus peluches en casa. Esto les quita el nerviosismo y les ayuda a ganar fluidez para el día del evento.

Next week, students will continue working on their growth assessment. 

Make sure students continue practicing addition and subtraction up to 100. 

Our young engineers are exploring the process of designing their own

lunch box. They will make decisions about what materials they will use.

Scientists could pick an object from home to be redesigned.

Recognize mistakes as learning opportunities and identifying the practical steps needed to repair and strengthen their relationships with others

Consider discussing a time when an apology was missing and how that felt, or lead by example by modeling how you take responsibility for small mistakes at home to show that we are all constantly learning.