🌟 Grade 2 Weekly Classroom Update 🌟
Dear Grade 2 Families,
We had another wonderful week of learning, creativity, inquiry, and collaboration in Grade 2! Students explored poetry, continued their frog research projects, strengthened their math skills, and deepened their understanding of global communities.
📚 Language Arts – Poetry & Frog Research
This week, students began exploring the exciting world of poetry! ✨
We learned about:
- 📝 Parts of a poem
- 🎵 Rhyming words using Old Roger
- 👀 A “Poet’s Eye” and using imagination
- ❤️ Big feelings in poetry
Students also continued their engaging frog research projects 🐸 by researching:
- Appearance
- Life cycle
- Habitat
They practiced planning, organizing ideas, and turning research into complete writing pieces.
🔢 Math – Number Line Addition & Subtraction
In Math, students practiced:
- ➕ Addition on number lines
- ➖ Subtraction on number lines
- 🔢 Larger range double-digit numbers
Students also completed a math assessment this week and continued building confidence explaining their mathematical thinking.
🌍 Social Studies – International Trade
Students continued learning about:
- 🌎 International trade
- 🚢 Imports and exports
- 🤝 How countries meet their needs
They worked on their International Trading Journals and reflected on how countries trade goods and services around the world.
🧺 About Me Bin – Guyana
Our About Me Bin learning led us to explore Guyana 🇬🇾 this week! Students enjoyed learning about the country’s culture, connections, and traditions while celebrating the diversity within our classroom community.
✍️ Additional Learning Highlights
- 📖 Literacy Stations & UFLI
- ✍️ Mindful Handwriting Practice
📅 IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
🌍 May 21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity
Students are invited to dress in:
- Their favorite/best outfit 👗👔
OR - A traditional/cultural outfit that they love 🌎✨
🥙 May 21 – Pita Basket Fun Lunch / Mr. Pretzel Treat Day
Please order through Healthy Hunger by Saturday, May 16 if you would like your child to participate.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We love seeing the students grow in confidence, curiosity, and kindness each week!
Warmly,
Ms. T ✨
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