Wow! We had 2 wonderful days in 2G to kick off a great year. Students clearly came ready to learn with big smiles and we had a blast! Please enjoy these highlights of our studies:
Getting to know 2G - Students worked together to complete a scavenger hunt on our first day of school. I complimented the amazing buddy work I saw as students discovered many elements of their classroom. Way to go!
Read Aloud and Respond - I shared a favorite book, The Magic Hat, by Mem Fox with the class. This story highlights the beauty of using your imagination. After the read aloud, students designed their own "magic hats" and wrote about what powers they have. These creative works are on display on our bulletin board in the hallway. Take a look!
Bookmarks - Students created personalized bookmarks to use as they read throughout the year.
Math - Our first math lesson focused on patterns. We learned to identify and distinguish between a "growing pattern" and a "repeating pattern".
Time Capsules - Students are working on filling special boxes with writing, measurements, photos, and hand cut-outs. These time capsules will be buried next week to be dug up and opened the last week of second grade.
About Me Collages - While there is no homework packet coming home this week, students are bringing home a poster board with directions to complete an About Me Collage. This collage is due on Friday. I encourage students to work on their collages a bit each day to get into a routine of doing homework each afternoon. This is a 10-year tradition in 2G and we can't wait to share them with one another.
Have a wonderful week!
Getting to know 2G - Students worked together to complete a scavenger hunt on our first day of school. I complimented the amazing buddy work I saw as students discovered many elements of their classroom. Way to go!
Read Aloud and Respond - I shared a favorite book, The Magic Hat, by Mem Fox with the class. This story highlights the beauty of using your imagination. After the read aloud, students designed their own "magic hats" and wrote about what powers they have. These creative works are on display on our bulletin board in the hallway. Take a look!
Bookmarks - Students created personalized bookmarks to use as they read throughout the year.
Math - Our first math lesson focused on patterns. We learned to identify and distinguish between a "growing pattern" and a "repeating pattern".
Time Capsules - Students are working on filling special boxes with writing, measurements, photos, and hand cut-outs. These time capsules will be buried next week to be dug up and opened the last week of second grade.
About Me Collages - While there is no homework packet coming home this week, students are bringing home a poster board with directions to complete an About Me Collage. This collage is due on Friday. I encourage students to work on their collages a bit each day to get into a routine of doing homework each afternoon. This is a 10-year tradition in 2G and we can't wait to share them with one another.
Have a wonderful week!