Enter this room with a thankful heart…
That is what our door says when you enter my room! So many times, we get focused on the December season especially with the surprise snow last night. However, the month of November, we are remembering all that we are thankful for! In my homeroom, we are learning about the solar system and all the 8 planets within our solar system. We are amazed at the size the planets are and thankful for the sun that keeps us at the perfect temperature to live! We really have loved learning about the planets and will continue to learn about astronauts and meteorites as well as other space features leading up to Thanksgiving.
While in my reading class we incorporate fun facts about solar system as well, but are focusing on identifying the main point and details within a story. Each 2nd grade homeroom encourages you to read at least 20 minutes per night and in that time would be a great time to have your student find the main idea and details of the book! In our small groups, we are planning on incorporating a new reading activity where the students listen and practice reading a passage to help improve fluency and comprehension! I am
about how much each student has grown and I shared that with you all at parent conferences, but I can’t wait to see how much further they will grow as 2nd grade readers!
Leading up to Thanksgiving break, we will continue reviewing our place value up to 1000. We have begun sorting out different numbers using ones, tens and hundreds as well as begun two-digit place value addition. I am excited to see how far they have progressed and I love to see their minds thinking when they are figuring out a problem! In class, I have them using the computer for about 15-20 minutes per day to participate in review problems on a program called IXL. The lessons resemble practice problems that I do with the students in class and provides reasoning if the student answers incorrectly. They all seem to be enjoying using the computer during math time.
That is just a glimpse of what we are up to in 2nd grade! It is an exciting time of the year and a great time to reflect of how much we have to be thankful for when we come to school each day!
Mrs. Hoffsmith