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Welcome to my 2nd Grade site.
Welcome to my 2nd Grade site.
Here you will find information about what students are learning in our classroom, what events are coming up, links to useful resources, and some inspiration for family fun and learning together.
Here you will find information about what students are learning in our classroom, what events are coming up, links to useful resources, and some inspiration for family fun and learning together.
Please check back frequently to see new updates!
Please check back frequently to see new updates!
Reading:
Reading:
ELA.2.1.1a I can listen actively and follow discussion rules.
ELA.2.5.2 I can make connections before, during and after reading text.
Writing: We will write about how it feels to be starting back to school and setting goals for our learning.
Writing: We will write about how it feels to be starting back to school and setting goals for our learning.
ELA.2.7.1 I can write in a variety of forms . I can write my connections to a story.
Word Study:
Word Study:
Under construction
Labor Day
Labor Day
2.6.5 Describe why United States citizens celebrate Labor Day.
I can tell you why we celebrate Labor Day:
I can tell you why we celebrate Labor Day:
It is a day dedicated to appreciating the contributions of the working class
We celebrate the people who work ( working class people) because they help build our country’s strength.
Labor Day is celebrated in September.
Civics:
Civics:
Students will discuss what it means to be a good citizen and explore questions such as:
Students will discuss what it means to be a good citizen and explore questions such as:
- What makes people united?
- When and how should citizens take action?
- How do our beliefs shape who we are as citizens?
SS.2.1.1 Explain the responsibilities of a citizen.
I can explain and show the responsibilities of a citizen.
SS.2.1.2 Understand that the people of the United States of America make contributions to their communities and are united by common principles.
I can explain the principles of American citizens.
SS.2.1.3 Understand the symbols and traditional practices that honor and foster patriotism in the United States of America.
I can identify American symbols and practice the Pledge of Allegiance.
SS.2.1.4 Demonstrate knowledge of the United States by describing important developments and innovations in United States history, including developments and innovations related to communication and transportation.
I can make connections between communication and transportation in the past and present.
Essential Vocabulary:
Essential Vocabulary:
rules: guidelines for how people should act or behave
laws: important rules written and carried out by the government
community: a place where people live, work and play
innovation: something new or different
communication: a way of sending information to people
transportation: a way of moving people and things from one place to another
population: the number of people living in a community
united: joined together
diverse: coming from different backgrounds
MATH
MATH
Math Computation and Estimation:
Math Computation and Estimation:
Students have been building NUMBER SENSE for 2 years. They have many ways to add and some students are quite good at doing much of the math in their heads so they don't always "show " the math when they are adding or subtracting. You can help them work on math basic fact practice using games.
Students have been building NUMBER SENSE for 2 years. They have many ways to add and some students are quite good at doing much of the math in their heads so they don't always "show " the math when they are adding or subtracting. You can help them work on math basic fact practice using games.
BASIC FACTS:
BASIC FACTS:
There are many strategies to use for adding and subtracting numbers up to 20 This is a link to a great resource for parents to understand the different ways kids can learn them. I use some them in class and you can certainly pick out ones that seem to work for your family.
Addition and Subtraction Fact Strategies from Wichita Public Schools
Other places to practice are:
THERE ARE ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION PRACTICE PROBLEMS ON SPLASH MATH. Our class code is VIXBCC
ABCYA.com Math Playground Splash Math
Awesome Math site/app to check out for a quick math minute before bedtime. Everyone can join in! Bedtime Math
Awesome Math site/app to check out for a quick math minute before bedtime. Everyone can join in! Bedtime Math
*We will also be working on handwriting during centers.
*We will also be working on handwriting during centers.
Here are some sites we will be using. Lowercare letters and Uppercase letters
We are adding keyboarding to our day. ABCYA.com has it.
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