We have been busy in Second Grade over the past couple of weeks!
The children enjoyed a pretend "flight" to our first destination in our Around the World social studies unit, which was Mexico! We have spent the past two weeks learning about the continent of North America as a whole and then focused on the country of Mexico. The children enjoyed making their first scrapbook page and painting sombreros. Our next continent is Asia and the children will learn about Japan.
In math we are finishing up Unit 5. The children have solved change to more number stories through the use of "change diagrams" and parts and total number stores through the use of "parts and total diagrams." We have also discussed temperature and used temperature as a means to solve change to more or change to less number stories. Next week the students will be taking their Unit 5 assessment.
We're off to a great start with our new Opinion Writing unit. The children have had the opportunity to hear several examples of opinion pieces and completed a graphic organizer about a restaurant of their choice that they would like to review. They have also learned about opening sentences which can be a catchy lead, question, or stating their opinion. The children are really enjoying writing their first review and can't wait to write more over the next several weeks.
Next week Robinson is celebrating "The Great Kindness Challenge!" This is a week dedicated to creating a culture of kindness and compassion in school, at home, and in our community. You can learn more about it by visiting GreatKindnessChallenge.Org
A flyer was sent home this week with Spirit Days for the Great Kindness Challenge.
Monday- wear your Robinson School Apparel or colors (red/black)
Tuesday- wear bright neon-colored clothes
Wednesday- wear your favorite superhero attire or colors
Thursday- wear tie-dye, smiley faces, hearts, or peace signs
Friday- wear red or pink
Upcoming Dates:
January 28th-February 1st- Great Kindness Challenge
February 6th- Early Release for Professional Development
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