Well, I have a picture overload for you here! We have been so busy in 2nd grade this month and I am excited to show you what we've been working on!
In math this month we have started a "math mouth". At the beginning of the month we discuss, look up, manipulate and identify all the math vocabulary that students will encounter throughout the unit. After learning the words we add them to our math mouth. When students ask questions, discuss problems with partners, play math games and work with me they are expected to use their "math mouth". Go ahead; ask them to use it at home, too!
After reviewing tough concepts I've been making review math box problems for students to work together on during morning work. After doing this for an entire Unit in math it was exciting to see how test scores SOARED in my classroom!
In writing this month we
have been discussing the difference between fact and opinion. My students wrote
a paper convincing readers why Clive Elementary is the BEST school. I also had
students write a piece to Mr. Pierce about why we should have a snow day! Mr.
Pierce wrote us back, and the kids LOVED it! 
I've introduced our writing corner. During "work on writing" students have the option of different graphic organizers to organize their ideas, differentiated writing paper, writing prompts based on the Common Core Standards, writing sticks for fun, and colorful pens for descriptive words!
This week we are exploring Yeh-Shen, a Chinese version of Cinderella. Being a huge Princess fan myself, I was very excited for this week. Before reading the play we listed all the "Cinderella Schema" we knew so we could compare our reader’s theatre to the true story of Cinderella. Videos of their reader's theatre plays will be available for viewing at open house!
Whatever Holiday you celebrate, I hope you get to spend some time snuggling up with your sweet one reading, talking and enjoying your time together. Thank you for letting me be a piece of their world :).Yours in Learning,
