Second Grade
An Oakland girl and daughter of immigrant parents, Kamala is the first African American and first Asian woman elected to the White House.
Illustrated by, Rafael López
Published by, Penguin Young Readers Group
What Makes You Fabulously Different?
What can you write, draw, sing, dance, create, cook, sew, play, remember, or share?
How is the classic version of this fairy tale the same or different from Jan Brett's version?
There's read-alouds, songs, games, and traditions from around the world!
Make a Thankful List!
Write down all the things you are thankful for and share it with your family
by, David Alexander Robinson
Illustrated by, Julie Flett.
Published by Highwater Press
Rainsticks are instruments made by Native Americans. Check out this video to learn how to make one at home!
Written by, Jan Zauzmer. Illustrated by, Andrew Roberts. Published by, The Experiment
Written by, Deborah Chandra. Illustrated by, Brock Cole. Published by, Square Fish
Illustrated by, Jason O' Malley
Engineered by, Bruce Foster. Published by, Jumping Jack Press
Click on the lockers to be part of our digital bulletin board. We will model being kind and responsible online by adding an anonymous compliment for your class
The Thunder Cake recipe is special to Patricia Polacco's family. Talk to a family member about a recipe that is special for your family.
Watch at least one of the videos on the t.v. Then, watch the "internet safety" video in the bookcase on the left side of the t.v. and watch the video below it, with the picture of a girl's face. Finally, pick two other things in the room to watch or read on your own.
Look at this slideshow and point to the title, author and website address for each article.
Watch one of the Sesame Street videos on the left side of the white board. Read one of the books on the right side of the white board. Click on the poster on the right side of the bookcase. It will take you to a place with more books-- read one of those. Then, click on the big, white pillow on the floor under the white board to listen to "Kindness is a Muscle".
Watch this video. Then think of two adults you trust and would talk to if something you saw online made you feel uncomfortable. Talk to one of them about this video.
Watch one of the two videos on the right side of the white board. Read two books on the left side of the white board.
Watch "Follow the Digital Trail" ( the video with the four different colored monsters) on the right side of the white board. Then watch the Wild About Safety video with Timon and Puumba to learn how to be Safety Smart. Finally, read one of the books from the bookshelf.
Talk with your family about what you can do to keep your digital footprint safe!
Read the 3 Safety Rules on the Poster next to the whiteboard. Talk about it with a family member. Then, watch one of the videos on the right side of the poster. Read one book from the bookcase. Click on the headphones and listen to one song.
A Light in the Attic and Where the Sidewalk Ends
Read with permission of Harper Collins