This was a very special week in 2G for so many reasons. All students in Lincoln School participated in our "Thank the Helpers" project. 2Gers chose a person who helps us in some way in our community to write a "thank you" letter to. On Friday, we shook the hands of many helpers from the town of Brookline as we dropped off our letters in a post office bin. Students were very thoughtful and they worked very hard to show others how much we appreciate them. I am so proud! Please enjoy these additional highlights of our week:
Literacy: In reading groups, students are working hard on determining the meanings of new words in context in, My Father's Dragon. We are also learning to talk about author's intent as we read.
Social Studies: We watched videos sent to us by our friends in the Ecuadorian rain forest. Students in the videos talked about what they learn in school, games they play, foods they eat, and animals that live locally. We were fascinated to find so many similarities to what we do in 2G.
Science: We concluded our study of soil this week. We learned so much about soil composition and we look forward to our next phase, studying what lives in the soil. Our earthworms are arriving in just a few days!
Math: Mathematicians began studying measurement. We started our unit by exploring non-standard measurements to help us understand why it is so important to use tools such as inches, rulers, and yardsticks. This is no easy "feet"!
Ms. Murphy: Friday was the last day for our fabulous student teacher, Ms. Murphy. Next week, she graduates from Boston College and she will continue her education in the 5th year Master's program.
The Big Apple Circus: What a show! 2Gers had an incredible field trip to the circus. We rode the train into the city and it was so much fun to take the escalator up from the Government Center train station and see the big tent right in front of us. We enjoyed seeing jugglers, horses, dogs, a tight rope walker, contortionists, clowns, and so much more! Thank you to all of those who chaperoned and helped to make our day so special.
Literacy: In reading groups, students are working hard on determining the meanings of new words in context in, My Father's Dragon. We are also learning to talk about author's intent as we read.
Social Studies: We watched videos sent to us by our friends in the Ecuadorian rain forest. Students in the videos talked about what they learn in school, games they play, foods they eat, and animals that live locally. We were fascinated to find so many similarities to what we do in 2G.
Science: We concluded our study of soil this week. We learned so much about soil composition and we look forward to our next phase, studying what lives in the soil. Our earthworms are arriving in just a few days!
Math: Mathematicians began studying measurement. We started our unit by exploring non-standard measurements to help us understand why it is so important to use tools such as inches, rulers, and yardsticks. This is no easy "feet"!
Ms. Murphy: Friday was the last day for our fabulous student teacher, Ms. Murphy. Next week, she graduates from Boston College and she will continue her education in the 5th year Master's program.
The Big Apple Circus: What a show! 2Gers had an incredible field trip to the circus. We rode the train into the city and it was so much fun to take the escalator up from the Government Center train station and see the big tent right in front of us. We enjoyed seeing jugglers, horses, dogs, a tight rope walker, contortionists, clowns, and so much more! Thank you to all of those who chaperoned and helped to make our day so special.