After almost two weeks away from school, it was necessary to re-teach routines, rules and our second grade procedures. As a reward for reviewing and practicing these routines correctly there was a bag labeled with an analog clock for each hour of the day. At the beginning of the hour one second grader was chosen to identify the correct clock, open the bag and read the note inside. Browse the pictures below to see what was found in the bags throughout the day!
In addition to re-teaching routines we began learning addition and subtraction number stories. It is very difficult for second graders to decipher if the problem is asking them to add or subtract. I taught this math lesson in three different groups.
My first small group we sorted "addition words" and "subtraction words" on chart paper and completed the math journal page together, referring back to our poster that we had made.
My second group independently cut, sorted, and pasted addition and subtraction vocabulary, after I checked their project they were able to complete their math journal page independently and referenced their poster for help.
My third group highlighted addition words yellow, and subtraction words blue in their math journal and completed the problems independently with further extension.
By the end of the day, everyone had a great handle on addition and subtraction number stories! I am excited to share 2014 with your 2nd grader!
Yours in Learning,
