Happy First Full Week!

Happy Monday!

We are off to a great start in our first full week of second grade.  We are getting into our routines and doing a great job remembering all the different responsibilities that come with being a second grader.

We started our first official math lesson today.  Our first unit is on Understanding Addition and Subtraction.  This unit consists of 6 lessons.  We will have a test some time next week.  I will send home a study guide with a note attached so that you all know when the test will be and your child can make sure he or she is prepared for it.  You can also check the right side of the page under Weekly Schedule to see when tests are scheduled.  The students did a great job with the lesson today and I loved seeing how confident and independent they were with completing their work!

We have started a new reading series this year and are working on the review lessons which are called "Start Smart".  The students are learning about what makes something special.  We have read the fable "The Lion and the Mouse" and read an expository (informational) text called "Meet the Artists".  At the end of the week, we will compare both texts and see how they both discussed the theme of "We Are Special".  Next week, we will officially begin Unit 1 of our series and the students will bring home a newsletter highlighting all the skills we are focusing on for the week, including spelling and vocabulary words.

In Science we will begin our unit on Worms and Plants as soon as the worms arrive.  This is a great way for the students to get "hands-on" with their learning!  This will also introduce them to the scientific method, so we can be real scientists!  They are going to have a blast!

Overall we have been having a great time in the 4 days we've been in second grade.  I am already SO proud of the progress they have made AND their behavior.  We have been getting many compliments on our behavior from all the specials teachers we've visited so far.

I hope you all have a great week!  Don't forget to follow me on Twitter and Instagram for fun updates throughout the week!  Links are on the right!