What a busy and productive week in second grade! In math, we have been working on using a variety of efficient strategies to solve math problems. We are learning how to “decompose” and “recompose” numbers as we add. For example, when solving 6+8, we could:
Take 2 from the 6 and give it to the 8 to make 10. Then, we can add the four (from the 6) to the 10 to make 14.
We could take 4 from the 8 and give it to the 6 to make 10. Then, we could add the other 4 to the 10 to make 14.
Or… we could take 1 from the 8 and give it to the 6 to make 7+7, a doubles fact that equals 14.
We share our thinking in discussions and as we play math games with our partners. I have included a packet of math of math games in this Friday Folder. It would be great if students can play these games at home and discuss their strategies with you.
During our reading workshop, students are working independently and in pairs to read a chapter book that has 2 main characters. As they read, they are comparing the main characters in their books to figure out how they are alike and different. Each student is recording their ideas on sticky notes. Then, they will use the sticky notes as they participate in discussions and to complete a Venn diagram about the characters.
During our discovery time, we have been learning about where we are in the world, zooming out from town, state, country, continent, planet and beyond. We also have been learning the names and locations of the continents and oceans.
Over the next few days, I will be updating our classroom blog with some of the special projects and lessons from this quarter, such as our Owl Moon arts integration lessons, geometry mini-unit, and our first E.C.O. lesson.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend! I am looking forward to parent/teacher conferences next week!
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