How is my child adjusting to second grade?
If you have any questions about how your child is adjusting, email me, and we can schedule a time to discuss how your child is doing.
What subjects are you covering this year?
Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts
How can I help my child with reading at home?
The children will have a reading chart each week. ABC Mouse is a great way to help, other than making them read different books; it is also fun.
What math concepts will my child learn this year?
We will learn Number and place value, computation and algebraic reasoning, geometry and measurement, and data analysis.
How do you handle homework, and how much should we expect?
We will have a spelling test once a week, at least one to three math pages a week, one social studies and one science, and no more than 20 minutes of homework a night.
What can I do to support my child's writing skills?
You can support your child by helping them brainstorm and reread their work.
How do you assess student progress and understanding?
I will assess the student by seeing their classwork and social interaction and grade their homework.
What social skills are you teaching in the classroom?
Manners, raising their hands in class, and group class work.
How do you accommodate different learning styles?
I will look at their 504 and see what accommodations will be used to help individual students.
What does a typical day look like for my child?
Start with simple morning activities, then go to math, social studies, a fun activity, lunch and recess, language, science, and a fun activity before leaving for the day.
How do you encourage positive behavior in the classroom?
I will have a reward system that encourages students to get a present every week.
Are there any specific challenges my child should be aware of?
A language art book project at the end of the year.
How can I communicate with you if I have concerns?
Email- averycook008@mail.com and can contact me on Google Classroom
What are some fun educational activities we can do at home?
Fun learning games and activities for 2nd graders | GreatSchools.org
How do you incorporate technology into learning?
We will have a weekly computer class that covers typing on a computer. The students will also play fun educational games.
What reading programs or resources do you recommend?
This is an excellent program to help with everything 2nd Grade ELA: Reading Games | SplashLearn
How can I help my child develop good study habits?
I am studying daily and taking regulated breaks.
What role do you see parents playing in the classroom?
They help with classroom supplies and support their child.
How do you support students who may struggle with certain subjects?
I will do individual times with these students.
What key skills should my child have by the end of the year?
Students can read at the second-grade level and understand graphs.