Quick Check In
We have been hard at work on our country projects. There are many challenges to this process. The independent nature of these projects places the kids at very different points of progress at any one time. We continue to stop, discuss, and regroup as we move through each part of the project. I have posted a photo of our layout for research and emailed photos of a sample book to guide you in helping your child if work needed to be caught up at home. Our goal is to complete all rough drafts by Tuesday so that we can begin editing Tuesday night for homework.
As mathematicians, we have been exploring the world of fractions. The kids have been pleasantly surprised. During some of our first explorations, comments included, " I thought fractions would he hard, but they are really fun!" and "I never thought math would be fun, but these are." One of the highlights of our week was our first time playing a game called, Knockout. In this game the kids broke into two teams to identify fractions as quickly as possible. They have been begging to play ever since. This week we will play a little more advanced version.
We will also begin a new literature study this week along with a science inquiry into The States of Matter.
Important Dates
March 25-29 Book Fair
April 4 Second Grade Curriculum Night 6:30-7:45
April 5 Our Gathering
April 11 SIC/PTP Meeting
April 11 Author Visit: Michael Shoulders
April 12 11:30 Dismissal
April 15-19 Spring Break
Mr. O'Keefe shared the construction of his new guitar with us during a little jam session.
The kids enjoyed trying out the new turf under the climbing wall.
Research and writing...everyones moves at a different pace.
Pages from our sample book.....
