Week of September 24, 2012

This week 2nd graders started working in Read Well groups and math groups.  For Read Well, students worked independently, read with partners, read on the computers, and worked in small groups.  For math, students worked in the same groups this week and worked on place value.  Students got a chance to showcase their own skills, worked with partners, and played several games to practice place value.  We are already becoming expert mathematicians!

Week of September 17, 2012

This week we learned about ourselves as readers:  where we like to read, who we like to read with, what we like to read, and more.  We explored our classroom library and "shopped" for books to put in our browsing bags for independent reading.  We also practiced partner reading.  We are ready to start reading next week!

Week of September 4, 2012

What a terrific first week of school!  We were busy bees learning the routines and rules of our Learning Studio and our school.  Our furniture arrived this week, and we came up with rules of how to take care of each type.  We start everyday with a morning meeting that includes a greeting, sharing, and a game or activity.  We are exploring technology using iPads, cameras, and iPod Touches.