Ms.Thomson's Grade 2 Blog

This Week in Our Class We had a busy and meaningful week together! On Monday , we gathered in the library for our community circle . We learned about Indigenous protocols for circle meetings, including passing a talking stick to take turns, and being mindful not to point our feet toward the centre. We created a web with yarn to show how we are all connected. The children noticed that if one person pulls their yarn, we all feel it - just like in our classroom community, what each of us does (or doesn’t do) affects everyone. Throughout the week, we learned about the importance of Orange Shirt Day . We read several books, including With Our Orange Hearts , The Sharing Circle , When We Were Alone , and Phyllis’s Orange Shirt , and discussed their messages. We responded to the following question on paper feathers: What can we do to make sure every child feels safe and cared for? Here are a few of their ideas: Say your friend is lucky or unique. Introduce yourself. Stick up for your fr...

Quick Reminders (Please and Thank-you :) - Red Folders come back on Monday - Jersey Day on Monday (see below) - Bring personal items to decorate visual journals for Thursday - Three Left Feet Dance performance  -Thursday at 12:45-1:30 - all are welcome ********************************* This Week in Grade 2 Math We continued working with patterns . Students are now moving beyond extending patterns and are creating their own repeating patterns that change in attributes. For example: A repeating pattern that changes in shape and size A repeating pattern that changes in colour and direction Once we created simple AB or AAB patterns, we substituted different attributes for the A and B. We also practiced: Around the World (fast doubles)Addition facts Number strips (counting and reviewing place value) Reading and writing numbers into the hundreds In Science we explored the properties of materials using hands-on bins. Students tested whether objects are: Absorbent...

Happy Friday, Grade 2 Families! It was so wonderful to connect with many of you at the open house. The beginning of the school year always brings lots of questions and excitement, and I truly value our conversations. Please remember, you are always welcome to reach out to me by email or in person. Together, we make up the village that supports your children, and I am so grateful to share that role with you. This week, we had a few special highlights: 🌟 The Terry Fox Run Our class did an incredible job participating in the Terry Fox Run! The students gave their best effort, showed determination, and pushed themselves to beat their personal goals. What a wonderful way to celebrate resilience and community spirit. 🌟 Grade 3 Buddy Time On Friday, we teamed up with Mrs. Kruger’s Grade 3 students. The older buddies were eager to step into leadership roles while the Grade 2s brought their creativity and energy. Working in pairs, they created beautiful seasonal art using only natural m...

  Welcome to Grade 2! What an amazing first week! In just 3.5 days, we’ve already seen so much growth. This month, our big focus is on building strong expectations for behaviour and learning how to live well together as a community. Our classroom motto is:  Work Hard and Be Kind. We have 27 children in our class. It’s a dynamic and exciting place! A few reminders: The importance of  bedtime and routine  can’t be overstated. A well-rested child is a successful learner! Please remember a  water bottle  and a  healthy lunch  each day. This week in Grade 2: Getting to know you  activities. Setting expectations for both behaviour and academics. Beginning assessments in reading, writing and math (these will continue for the next few of weeks). Exploring patterns (including an outdoor investigation and learning how to weave with yarn). Working on calendar sense (tracking upcoming events and creating personal calendars). Reviewing number sense (skip ...