Measurement Extravaganza

We have been doing so much measuring in our classroom lately!  We started by learning about the customary system.  We learned about the units of measure, how to pick the right tool for the right job and how to compare lengths.  We have moved on to the metric system of measurement.  We will be doing some of the same activities we did with the customary system.

Ask your child about what he/she remembers!

Book Study and Book Covers

Today we started studying books with a clear theme or message that is a good lesson too!  We are looking at he problem and solution in the story.  We started with these books today because they are simple and have a great theme.  Ask your child to tell you about them!

We also finished our book covers for our "If..., then ...." books.  They look great and everyone did a great job!

Friday Fun on a Monday!

Here are a few pictures from Friday!


1.  We had a special science lesson with Mrs. Kath.  We learned about another way that plants can start and grow!

2.  We also started thinking and talking about our Reader's Theater we will do at the end of the year!  More information to come!

Special Science

Yesterday and today we had some special science learning with other Second grade teachers.

Yesterday, we went with Ms. Gilbertson to learn more about bulbs.  We talked and watched a video about bulbs.  Here are some highlights of what we learned:

1.  Bulbs are like other flowers, they need water and sun to grow.

2.  Bulbs can be flowers or onions or garlic.

3.  Some can be left in the ground in winter.

4.  When you plant them, pay close attention to where the pointy end is, it usually needs to be pointed up.

Today we went to learn about the plant life cycle with Miss Olson.  Here is a sample of what we made.  Ask your child about what he/she remembers.  

Concert Pictures

I tried to capture each student as before the day or night concert.  What an amazing experience!  Both performances were so enthusiastic and a joy to watch.  They are already talking about performing again next year!

Enjoy!

Concert Preview

Here are a few scenes from the Second Grade Concert practice!  They sure do sound good and look ready to give their first concert as a whole grade level.

We hope you can join us tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. in the South Gym.

See you then!

Plant life in Room 109

We sure have a lot of plants growing in our room!  For the most part they are all doing very well.

The Brassica all grew and are proceeding through the life cycle of a plant.  Many of them are budding already.

We mowed our grass for the first time today.  It really needed it.  Now we will watch it grow again.

Our tomato plant is also doing well.  

The basil has come in, but the chive and rosemary has not grown.  I think we will have to replant a few seeds.