In This Classroom…
We do second chances,We apologize,We forgive,
We respect each other,We keep our promises,
We never give up,We encourage one another,
We laugh often,We belong…
We Are a Family
~Unknown
Everyday Math
Second graders will rotate through three different stations during our daily math period. Students are typically at each station for 20 minutes. Below are the descriptions of the three stations.
*Work With Teacher: At this station, students sit close to me and engage in an interactive lesson that is geared to their needs. I use a small dry erase board, and the students sit on the carpet in front of me so that I can see exactly what they are doing. Students often use their own dry erase board to practice the concepts we are learning, or we may work together on pages in the math journal.
*Practice: Students are at their desks or at the circle table during this rotation, working on pages in their math journal. They may also be working on teacher-created worksheets or math packets. Usually an assistant will help guide this station.
*Math Games: At this rotation, students play Everyday Mathematics games or other math games that help them practice the concepts they are learning in each unit. Students usually play the games with a partner in their group. However, there are times when the games can be played as a whole group or in larger groups of three to four students. This rotation can also be a time for students to work on math projects and/or investigations that span multiple days.
Reading Workshop:
The Mini Lesson: 10-15 Minutes
Reader’s workshop begins with a whole class mini-lesson that focuses on a strategy or skill that will help children to grown as readers. We often use a read aloud to teach or model one strategy reader’s use. We create anchor chart’s that “hold our learning” so that we can refer back to them.
Independent Reading: 20-30 Minutes
During independent reading students self select and read books on their individual reading level. As they read students attempt to apply strategies from the mini-lesson. During this time, teachers observe and work with students one-on-one or in small groups.
Reflection Time: 5-10 minutes
Reading workshop ends with a time of reflection and sharing. Students have the opportunity to share what they have learned, what strategies worked for them, any struggles they may have had, exciting moments and new discoveries. Sharing is important for growing readers. It helps strengthen reading comprehension and communication skills.
Writing Workshop:
Fundations
Social Studies:
We will have Social Studies for the 1st and 2nd marking periods. Some of the topics we will cover are Citizenship, Government, and Geography. We will also use Scholastic News to help support current events.
Science:
Science will be during the 3rd and 4th marking periods. Some of the topics covered will be Matter, Plants & Animals, and Earth Science.