Ms.Thomson's Grade 2 Blog

Grade 2 Weekly Update We had a busy and exciting week in Grade 2. Literacy We practiced sound mapping with ai/ay words and created a word web for The Mitten . After reading Deep in the Forest , students used H-graphs (similar to Venn diagrams) to compare the two stories and talk about how they are alike and different. We also practiced reading books that included our weekly spelling rule. Students read with me, with partners, and independently. Math We continued exploring fractions as equal parts of a whole and sorted pictures into what is and is not a fraction. We also continued working on fact families, especially subtraction. Many children find subtraction challenging, so please practice basic math facts at home. These skills will become more difficult as we move forward. Science Students enjoyed several hands-on activities. We experimented with four jars filled with different amounts of water and learned that water levels change the pitch of the sound. This is a great experiment to...

Happy Almost Valentines Day!  Valentine’s Day  will be celebrated on Wednesday. Wear red, pink and/or hearts! Please  no names  on the cards No food , please We currently have  29 students  (If we hit 30 in the next 3 days I will let you know.) What have we been up to?  We have started Jump Rope for Heart ! We are doing this to raise money for heart and stroke research. In gym class, we have been learning and practicing different skipping skills. In math , we have been learning mental math addition strategies, including: Counting up on a number line (starting from the bigger number) Making ten, then adding the rest (for example: 7 + 9 → 7 + 3 = 10, then 10 + 6 = 16) Fast doubles Near doubles (if 6 + 6 = 12, then 6 + 7 is one more = 13) If your child is still using their fingers to add questions like 5 + 3, 2 + 7, or 6 + 4, extra practice at home will really help them be successful as we move on. Fun ways to practice include making your ...