2-G had a fantastic last week of February. We have received many new Flat Stanley letters and we are so grateful for all that are participating and helping us learn about the world. Please enjoy these highlights of our studies:
Literacy: Readers have been working hard in their centers this week. All 2-Gers participated in a "Making Words" center. This is very similar to a word creation activity you've seen in homework. Students are learning to use their knowledge of smaller words to identify and create larger words. Way to go!
Writing Workshop: We have so many talented students in 2-G. Our latest writing project has been creating "How To" books. Each writer chose something that he/she knows how to do really well. We then learned how to write down the steps (in detail) one would need to follow to do each activity. We will be hanging our stories in the hallway next week. You'll be able to learn how to do anything from baking a cake to brushing your dog!
Math: Mathematicians focused on fact families and connecting addition and subtraction this week. We are beginning to explore their inverse relationships. Next week we'll be working on cross number puzzles and comparing mathematical expressions.
Science: Our current unit on motion is a hit in 2-G! On Monday, we explored friction in our science stations. Scientists used several types of balls and tested what happened when they moved them on smooth and rough surfaces. Ask your scientist to explain how friction works.
Enjoy your weekend!
Literacy: Readers have been working hard in their centers this week. All 2-Gers participated in a "Making Words" center. This is very similar to a word creation activity you've seen in homework. Students are learning to use their knowledge of smaller words to identify and create larger words. Way to go!
Writing Workshop: We have so many talented students in 2-G. Our latest writing project has been creating "How To" books. Each writer chose something that he/she knows how to do really well. We then learned how to write down the steps (in detail) one would need to follow to do each activity. We will be hanging our stories in the hallway next week. You'll be able to learn how to do anything from baking a cake to brushing your dog!
Math: Mathematicians focused on fact families and connecting addition and subtraction this week. We are beginning to explore their inverse relationships. Next week we'll be working on cross number puzzles and comparing mathematical expressions.
Science: Our current unit on motion is a hit in 2-G! On Monday, we explored friction in our science stations. Scientists used several types of balls and tested what happened when they moved them on smooth and rough surfaces. Ask your scientist to explain how friction works.
Enjoy your weekend!
