Hello Parents!
We are beginning a new week and we have some great things
planned. Here is a little peak into a few things we are learning…
Math: We have
been doing some exciting things in math lately. We have been working on
multiplication and division. They couldn’t be happier to finally be doing
“times”. It has been a good change from
the place value and addition and subtraction stuff we were doing. In doing multiplication in 2nd
grade, the focus is on their ability to count things in groups, and realize
that multiplication is repeat addition. We aren’t worried yet about speed and
memorizing, just introducing the concept and building a concrete concept of
what “times” actually means.
Reading: We have
been focusing on non-fiction books-analyzing their different structure and
learning how to pull information from them.
Writing/Science:
We are finishing writing our non-fiction animal book this week. It has been a
great project for them. Having to make their own book has required them to
really think about the different aspects of non-fiction writing. It has also
given them a purpose to seriously edit and revise their work. A few students
mentioned bringing in photographs of their animal from home-I am totally fine
with that, but it is not necessary.
I also wanted to touch base on the gecko-Is there anyone
else that would like to take him for a weekend that hasn’t gotten a chance? No
one has signed up for this weekend. Let me know if that works for you.
We are also running low on glue sticks and tissues. If you
happen to have any extra, I would love them!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Miss Jensen
