2nd Grade Math
This week we completed our chapter on subtraction. We worked on fact families, counting back, touch math and using addition to solve subtraction problems. Chapter three will focus on place value to 100.
1st Grade Reading
This week we continued to work with the Wilson Reading program. We are still reviewing letters and sounds. We also worked on sight words, guided reading, fluency and making words. My students have been working really hard this week!
Announcements
Thursday, September 30th - Picture Day
Monday, October 11th - No School, Columbus Day
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Week of September 13th - 17th
2nd Grade Math
This week we worked on Chapter 2 of our Math book. We are focusing on subtraction strategies. Strategies that we use include: number lines, touch math, counting back and using fact families.
2nd Grade Spelling
Spelling Words for next week include: bite, late, size, made, side, ate, fine, same, hide, line, give, have
1st Grade Reading
This week was the first week of our 1st grade RTI program. I work with three groups of children. We concentrated on the letters: b, f, m, n, t, c, a, i, r
We also focused on writing words, making words and reading words.
This week we worked on Chapter 2 of our Math book. We are focusing on subtraction strategies. Strategies that we use include: number lines, touch math, counting back and using fact families.
2nd Grade Spelling
Spelling Words for next week include: bite, late, size, made, side, ate, fine, same, hide, line, give, have
1st Grade Reading
This week was the first week of our 1st grade RTI program. I work with three groups of children. We concentrated on the letters: b, f, m, n, t, c, a, i, r
We also focused on writing words, making words and reading words.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Week of September 7th - 10th
2nd Grade Math
This week we completed our test on Chapter 1. Next week we will begin Chapter 2 which focuses on subtraction strategies. Please continue to work with addition and subtraction flash cards at home with your child.
2nd Grade Spelling
Spelling words for next week include: fox, wet, nut, job, leg, fun, went, mop, hug, from, any, of
1st Grade Reading
Next week we will be switching classes for Reading. My class will be working on a Reading program called Wilson Fundations. Please look in your child's green folder for literature that I will be sending home with them.
This week we completed our test on Chapter 1. Next week we will begin Chapter 2 which focuses on subtraction strategies. Please continue to work with addition and subtraction flash cards at home with your child.
2nd Grade Spelling
Spelling words for next week include: fox, wet, nut, job, leg, fun, went, mop, hug, from, any, of
1st Grade Reading
Next week we will be switching classes for Reading. My class will be working on a Reading program called Wilson Fundations. Please look in your child's green folder for literature that I will be sending home with them.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Next Week's Activities
2nd Grade Math
This week we worked on addition strategies. We used the strategy of counting on and using doubles to add sums of 18. We will continue with this next week. Keep working on addition facts at home!
2nd Grade Spelling
Words for next week include: the, will, have, it, as, my, was, you, they, said, off, any
1st and 2nd Grade Reading
First and Second grade students will begin switching classrooms for Reading on September 13th.
Announcements
Monday, September 6th - Labor Day, No school
Thursday, Sepember 9th - 1st and 2nd grade Curriculum Night
This week we worked on addition strategies. We used the strategy of counting on and using doubles to add sums of 18. We will continue with this next week. Keep working on addition facts at home!
2nd Grade Spelling
Words for next week include: the, will, have, it, as, my, was, you, they, said, off, any
1st and 2nd Grade Reading
First and Second grade students will begin switching classrooms for Reading on September 13th.
Announcements
Monday, September 6th - Labor Day, No school
Thursday, Sepember 9th - 1st and 2nd grade Curriculum Night
Monday, August 30, 2010
Week of August 30th - September 3rd
Week of August 30th - September 3rd
Welcome back students and parents!
This week the RTI team will be administering Aimsweb testing to Kindergarten, First and Second grade students. We will be assessing students on Reading and Math skills. From this information will be creating Reading plans and schedules for the next semester. First and Second grade students will begin switching for Reading classes on September 13th.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Week of May 17th - 21st
2nd Grade Math: This week we began working on triple digit addition and subtraction. My students continue to need reminders to regroup and carry. We will continue to work on this next week.
1st Grade Reading: This week we started our final unit of the Wilson Fundations program. We also played a fun game of Pictionary on the Mimio board with the entire class.
Announcements:
Second graders will be going to the Chicago Botanical Gardens on Tuesday. Please send a sack lunch in a disposable bag and dress for the weather.
Second graders will also be going to Praireview to meet their Pen Pals and go on a tour of the school.
First graders will be going on a fun field trip to Jurica Museum.
Picnic Day is next Friday. First graders attend the picnic in the morning and Second graders attend the picnic in the afternoon.
1st Grade Reading: This week we started our final unit of the Wilson Fundations program. We also played a fun game of Pictionary on the Mimio board with the entire class.
Announcements:
Second graders will be going to the Chicago Botanical Gardens on Tuesday. Please send a sack lunch in a disposable bag and dress for the weather.
Second graders will also be going to Praireview to meet their Pen Pals and go on a tour of the school.
First graders will be going on a fun field trip to Jurica Museum.
Picnic Day is next Friday. First graders attend the picnic in the morning and Second graders attend the picnic in the afternoon.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Week of May 3rd - 7th
2nd Grade Math: This week we completed our chapter on Fractions. My students did very well on their tests! We also started our new chapter on place value.
1st Grade Reading: This week I helped administer the Aimsweb Spring benchmark test so I did not meet with my 1st Grade Reading groups. We will meet again starting on Monday and we will resume with Unit 13 of our Wilson Fundations program.
Butterfly Update
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1st Grade Reading: This week I helped administer the Aimsweb Spring benchmark test so I did not meet with my 1st Grade Reading groups. We will meet again starting on Monday and we will resume with Unit 13 of our Wilson Fundations program.
Butterfly Update
:We released nine butterflies on Wednesday. We still have one cocoon left. We are hoping the butterfly comes out soon.
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