Phew! The energy level is high today! After music this morning, we had writing workshop. Here we learned how asking questions of each other is helpful when trying to think of details to write about our topics. We will begin drafting tomorrow.
In reading, we read the October poem from Chicken Soup with Rice. We talked about what we noticed and/or liked. Then it was onto Guided Reading and the workboard.
For word work today, we talked about short i words and played 20 questions with short i words. Also at morning meeting this morning, we played I Have Who Has.... This was great!
In math, we began our discussion of subtraction. We talked about the language we would hear when talking about subtraction. Someone even knew that subtraction was related to division in some way! Very cool! We worked in Daily 5 math groups as well.
Have FUN tonight!
BOO!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Tuesday
Oh my! Between early dismissals, late starts, the hurricane and Halloween, let's just say it's been an interesting 2 days! Yesterday, we went to the computer lab to learn about Xtra Math, a program the is web-based where students can practice their daily math facts. I'm assigning a new piece of homework that involves keeping a math log. I would like for children to practice their addition and subtraction facts up to 20 a few minutes each night. They can use flashcards, do so orally, get on Xtra math (see the handout that came home yesterday) or do some worksheets. It is so important for children to have their addition and subtraction facts mastered in order for them to experience success with the higher level math required with Math in Focus. Thanks for your help with this. Let me know if you have questions.
In word work, yesterday, Ms. Adams introduced the 5 new words of the week: good, school, would, should and these. Thanks for your help practicing these at home.
Today, we started with an introduction to the MAP test that we will take on Monday morning. Mrs. Pond showed us what the test will look like in the computer lab today. We will take the reading test on Monday and the math test will follow sometime the following week.
In reading, today, we began working with our Guided Reading Work Board. This consists of the independent work that students are doing while I'm meeting in reading groups. Such activities are: read to self, read to someone, write about reading, listen to reading, and reading group work. Students keep track of what they've done at the end of each reading class. They will pass this sheet into me at the end of the week. It went really well today.
This afternoon, we took a math test on addition up to 1,000. We're moving on to subtraction to 1,000 next! I will lay some groundwork with basic subtraction before launching into regrouping. This is always a difficult concept for second graders.
Please remember that our Scarecrow day will be Friday afternoon. Also, I sent home a pre-conference sheet for you to fill out before parent conference day. If you could do that as soon as possible, that would be fabulous! Thank you!
In word work, yesterday, Ms. Adams introduced the 5 new words of the week: good, school, would, should and these. Thanks for your help practicing these at home.
Today, we started with an introduction to the MAP test that we will take on Monday morning. Mrs. Pond showed us what the test will look like in the computer lab today. We will take the reading test on Monday and the math test will follow sometime the following week.
In reading, today, we began working with our Guided Reading Work Board. This consists of the independent work that students are doing while I'm meeting in reading groups. Such activities are: read to self, read to someone, write about reading, listen to reading, and reading group work. Students keep track of what they've done at the end of each reading class. They will pass this sheet into me at the end of the week. It went really well today.
This afternoon, we took a math test on addition up to 1,000. We're moving on to subtraction to 1,000 next! I will lay some groundwork with basic subtraction before launching into regrouping. This is always a difficult concept for second graders.
Please remember that our Scarecrow day will be Friday afternoon. Also, I sent home a pre-conference sheet for you to fill out before parent conference day. If you could do that as soon as possible, that would be fabulous! Thank you!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Thursday
In math this morning, we worked on regrouping in the tens and the ones place today! Woo Hoo!
In reading, we worked on word attack strategies including read on, reread, and think what makes sense. We read a big book about Animal Tracks to practice these strategies.
We got together in our scarecrow groups to talk about our supplies and what is still needed. Looks like, overall, we are in good shape.
This afternoon in writing workshop, we talked about publishing stories. All students have chosen a topic to write about and we will go through the writing process together.
POPCORN TOMORROW!
In reading, we worked on word attack strategies including read on, reread, and think what makes sense. We read a big book about Animal Tracks to practice these strategies.
We got together in our scarecrow groups to talk about our supplies and what is still needed. Looks like, overall, we are in good shape.
This afternoon in writing workshop, we talked about publishing stories. All students have chosen a topic to write about and we will go through the writing process together.
POPCORN TOMORROW!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Wednesday
After music, morning meeting, and snack this morning, we looked at our Weekend News. Students were asked to reread it and look at their sentences. They looked at how the sentences began, how long they were, and how many sentences they've written. Students then made a goal for their writing, based on what they found in this research. I will continue to show them how to vary their sentences as we work on Weekend News each week.
In reading, we discussed reasons for choosing favorite parts in books. This goes with our Write About Reading for the week. In word work, we spelled out the word wall words using our bodies. Ask your child about that!
This afternoon, we read My Father's Dragon and did more math with regrouping. It seems as though we are getting it! Daily 5 math is always fun!
In reading, we discussed reasons for choosing favorite parts in books. This goes with our Write About Reading for the week. In word work, we spelled out the word wall words using our bodies. Ask your child about that!
This afternoon, we read My Father's Dragon and did more math with regrouping. It seems as though we are getting it! Daily 5 math is always fun!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Tuesday
We began our day with our 3B's Assembly in the MPR. It was nice to see everyone in black and yellow. It's always nice to get together as a school to see our learning community!
In reading today, we talked about Writing about Reading. I'm asking students to write about what they've read each week in a structured manner. This week, they are picking their favorite part from a book that they've read during Read to Self time and reporting out on that by Friday. I modeled how to do this with a Ladybug book called Calvin Can't Fly. I will continue this lesson tomorrow when we talk about what qualifies a "favorite" part.
We reviewed short 'a' vowels in word work today. We read Miss Mary Mack and then did an activity with vowel patterns word families.
In math, we did a lesson on 3 digit addition with regrouping in the tens place. We also reviewed no regrouping with 3 digit numbers and regrouping in the ones with addition. Students worked in small groups during Daily 5 Math time.
Things are clicking and we are learning a lot! I hope you are hearing positive things at home!
In reading today, we talked about Writing about Reading. I'm asking students to write about what they've read each week in a structured manner. This week, they are picking their favorite part from a book that they've read during Read to Self time and reporting out on that by Friday. I modeled how to do this with a Ladybug book called Calvin Can't Fly. I will continue this lesson tomorrow when we talk about what qualifies a "favorite" part.
We reviewed short 'a' vowels in word work today. We read Miss Mary Mack and then did an activity with vowel patterns word families.
In math, we did a lesson on 3 digit addition with regrouping in the tens place. We also reviewed no regrouping with 3 digit numbers and regrouping in the ones with addition. Students worked in small groups during Daily 5 Math time.
Things are clicking and we are learning a lot! I hope you are hearing positive things at home!
Monday
Sorry for the late post. My older daughter turned 9 so our afternoon and evening was booked! We had a great day today. Students worked on their Weekend News, Nature Graphs in the computer lab, and math addition of 3 digits for math.
We were in the computer lab for math today. I had the kiddos go on the website for the math program using the virtual manipulatives. This was pretty awesome to watch! If you are interested in having your child practice at home, please let me know. They can have access at home. I'm hoping to put more activities in their accounts for them to work on. It's a cool resource.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRESS YOUR CHILD IN BLACK AND YELLOW TOMORROW! It is our 3B's assembly. Mr. Carozza came in this morning and sang the song with us. He played his guitar and everything!
Another reminder is to send in the scarecrow supplies. If you forgot what your child signed up for, please let me know. I have a master list. Also, we are in need of $1.50 from each child to cover the cost of snacks for our scarecrow celebration. Thank you!
We were in the computer lab for math today. I had the kiddos go on the website for the math program using the virtual manipulatives. This was pretty awesome to watch! If you are interested in having your child practice at home, please let me know. They can have access at home. I'm hoping to put more activities in their accounts for them to work on. It's a cool resource.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO DRESS YOUR CHILD IN BLACK AND YELLOW TOMORROW! It is our 3B's assembly. Mr. Carozza came in this morning and sang the song with us. He played his guitar and everything!
Another reminder is to send in the scarecrow supplies. If you forgot what your child signed up for, please let me know. I have a master list. Also, we are in need of $1.50 from each child to cover the cost of snacks for our scarecrow celebration. Thank you!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Thursday
Sorry for the late post. I sat down to do some work and realized that I didn't update!
DON'T FORGET THAT TOMORROW IS POPCORN DAY! 50 cents a bag. It works to pay ahead if you'd like. There are 5 more including tomorrow. I'm happy to keep a tab!
Today was one of those days where I'm so glad I'm a teacher! We had some great stuff going on in our room, I'm proud to say. We started the day off with math. I loved having math first; everyone was so fresh and ready to go. It was great. I introduced multi-digit addition by using graph paper to line up the ones column, the tens column and the hundreds column. This is a great visual tool. Once we had this under control, we moved on to Daily 5 math. I love working with students in small groups. I find so much value in it.
After snack, we had Second Step and then reading. We talked about word attack strategies. The one we are focusing on now is think about what makes sense in the sentence. We practiced with some sentences on the overhead. Students then proceeded to work independently on Read to Self and Read to Someone while I met in groups.
In Word Work today, we used the iPads and did Tic Tac Toe Phonics as well as Spelling City. Fun!
This afternoon, we had PE and then did a lesson in writing workshop using the iPad and putting sentences together. Students proceeded to work on their own writing. We ended with writing share.
Please remember that Parent Conferences are on November 6. Let me know if you've forgotten your time.
DON'T FORGET THAT TOMORROW IS POPCORN DAY! 50 cents a bag. It works to pay ahead if you'd like. There are 5 more including tomorrow. I'm happy to keep a tab!
Today was one of those days where I'm so glad I'm a teacher! We had some great stuff going on in our room, I'm proud to say. We started the day off with math. I loved having math first; everyone was so fresh and ready to go. It was great. I introduced multi-digit addition by using graph paper to line up the ones column, the tens column and the hundreds column. This is a great visual tool. Once we had this under control, we moved on to Daily 5 math. I love working with students in small groups. I find so much value in it.
After snack, we had Second Step and then reading. We talked about word attack strategies. The one we are focusing on now is think about what makes sense in the sentence. We practiced with some sentences on the overhead. Students then proceeded to work independently on Read to Self and Read to Someone while I met in groups.
In Word Work today, we used the iPads and did Tic Tac Toe Phonics as well as Spelling City. Fun!
This afternoon, we had PE and then did a lesson in writing workshop using the iPad and putting sentences together. Students proceeded to work on their own writing. We ended with writing share.
Please remember that Parent Conferences are on November 6. Let me know if you've forgotten your time.
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