January 26, 2012
Math Update
It's about TIME!
Students will be exploring all aspects of time these next few weeks.
Math is integrated throughout all subject areas. Second graders are encouraged to become "Problem Solvers" from day one. We challenge the students with Problem of the Day, EVERY SINGLE DAY. While we are very hands-on, we do Mental Math daily.
We also practice basic math facts with 5 minute math drills.
Many parents ask for copies of 5 Minute Math drills. For your convenience I have inserted a link to a site that offers free 5 minute math drills. Explore the site and you'll find many fun math drills for extra practice at home!
http://www.tlsbooks.com/fiveminutemathadditiondrills0-18.pdf
Students will have math homework almost every night. Their homework will be a review of what was learned in class that day.
For help with any of the math homework visit: www.harcourtschool.com
If it prompts you for a password, type in : Andrews
This site includes "Family Involvement-tips and Activities" as well as "Show Me" math models, a glossary of math vocabulary and GAMES!!!!!
January 26, 2012 at 06:49 PM | Permalink
January 05, 2012
Social Studies
January 5, 2012 at 06:53 PM | Permalink
January 04, 2012
Write to President Obama
For any student interested in writing to President Obama:
President Barrack Obama
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
The Presidential Student Correspondence Fax Number is 202-456-7705.
LOOKING BACK:
In March of 2004, my class wrote individual letters to President Bush stating their reasons for leaving the words "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On June 14, 2004, the Supreme Court ruled to leave the words "under God" in the constitution. The ruling came on the 50th anniversary of the addition of the words "under God" to the Pledge. YAY!
January 4, 2012 at 07:01 PM | Permalink
January 03, 2012
WISH LIST
The following items are needed for the classroom - your generosity and support is greatly appreciated:
1. small paper cups
2. Germ-X
3. Baby wipes
4. Spoons
5. Tissues, tissues and more tissues!
I also allow students to keep a WATER bottle on their desks. If anyone would like to donate small bottles of water, (for students who forget or just need one), that would be very much appreciated.
Thank you SO MUCH!!!
Please know that it is important for us to encourage healthy habits within the classroom.
January 3, 2012 at 07:20 PM | Permalink
January 02, 2012
Favorite Links
Some Favorite Links:
- BrainPop
- Class Brain
- White House for Kids Excellent site filled with interesting material related to this year's Social Studies curriculum
- The Great Kapok Tree
- Ben's Guide Interesting site about topics we will be covering in Social Studies
- www.scholastic.com/sn2 Fun interactive activities
- www.primarygames.com Great learning games!
- www.playtolearn.com Online games for money and telling time.
- www.enchantedlearning.com Little explorers section has an on line dictionary and questions for children to look up the answers.
January 2, 2012 at 07:12 PM | Permalink
