Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Resources for Teaching Persisting

            
              found on dreaminganddoing.com
1. Biographies
There are so many biographies that show great examples of people who exemplify this trait. 
 
Just a few....
1. Helen Keller
2. Walt Disney
3.  The Wright Brothers
4.  Dr. Seuss
5.  Albert Einstein
6.  Harriet Tubman
7.  George Washington Carver
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2.  Discuss inspiring quotes.... Here's two of my favorites for second graders. 
 
Work on #persistence.


found on buzzfeed.com
                 
                                                We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough. Helen Keller | #perserverance, #inspiration, #motivation
      found on spoken.ly


3.  Fiction books with the theme of persisting:
            


Can't forget this one!
ABC Preschool Curriculum-trains/strength in Christ
Picture book to teach theme = perseverance.
Picture book to teach theme = perseverance.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

2nd Grade Reading Strategies.... Letter C



                         


This resource includes CAFE reading strategies, Common Core Standards and mentor texts.  I tried to include books that are familiar and easy to find.  
                2nd Grade CAFE Menu Linked to Common Core


                2nd Grade CAFE Menu With Mentor Texts
                Comprehension Reading Strategies

                      
                          
                                                    




Thursday, December 18, 2014

Holidays Around the World

We have just finished making our Holidays Around the World Scrapbook!  Students have worked very hard on learning facts about several different countries. 

Holidays Around the World resources - Ms. Bainbridge

 
 
Another great Christmas Around the World resource:




 
Preparing to Blog.....

 
My class is also learning about Internet Safety and the basics of blogging. 
 
Here's a great video we watched about Internet Safety:  BrainPOP Jr. - Internet Safety
 
A poster about Internet Safety/blogging: Internet Safety Rules 
 
A quick way to review opinions:. 
 
Students wrote a rough draft before typing their opinion sentence.
 
 
Students' Reflections

 
 1) I like Germany because they eat stollen.
 
2) I liked learning about Mexico because I like their food and dessert.
 
3) I like the US because we eat turkey.
 
4) I liked learning about Japan because I like fried chicken.
 
5) I liked learning about Germany because of their Christmas markets.
 
6) I liked learning about Brazil because they have fireworks and I like hot weather.
 
7) I love Japan because I love their food. I love their dance. I love to dance too! I like making stuff  like Christmas cakes. They make that in Japan. I like there flag and greeting.
 
8)  I liked learning about Japan because of the Christmas cake.
 
9) I liked learning about Liberia because I want to see the oil palm tree. I also want to eat their food because I love beef, rice and biscuits!
 
10) I like Japan because they eat fried chicken.
 
11)  I liked Liberia because they have good food and I want to see the oil palm tree.
 
12) I like learning about Mexico because they have great food.
 
13)  I  like  Mexico  because  their  greeting  is  Feliz Navidad.
 
14) I liked learning about Brazil the best because they have fireworks and I love hot weather.
 
15) I liked learning about Australia because they have a lot of delicious food. Also because they celebrate Christmas at the beach.
 
16)  I think I like Japan the most because the food like fried chicken and the cake!yuuuuummmm.
 
17)  I like Australia.  They celebrate at the beach.  You eat plum pudding, fish, chips. You see 6 kangaroos and a surfing Santa.
 
18) I liked learning about Brazil because it is fasunating.
 
(Apparently we love food!!)
 
Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

2nd Grade Math and Literacy Overviews 2014-2015

The overviews are editable and will no doubt change some as the year goes on.  I will try to update them sometime during the year. 
Wishing everyone a wonderful school year!


Updated Dec. 2014




Literacy Overview  (Spelling, Grammar, Writing, Reading, Some integrated topics)

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Work on Writing Binder



This is very similar to my Word Work idea..... a Work on Writing binder.  Having several resources in a binder is one way to help keep Work on Writing resources organized.  It will also help students get started faster!
Most resources are from www.teacherspayteachers.com.

Binder Cover 1 from: Zebra Poster  made by Kelly M.
 
Cover 2 from: Chevron Daily 5 Poster  made by Amanda Bryant
 
Contents:
1.  Binder pocket for pens, die, Crayola Twistables colored pencils
2.  Binder pocket for stickers (for sticker stories)
3.  Personal Word Wall  made by First Grade is a Hoot
 
 
Possible Writing Resources to include:

4.  Respond to Text sheet
     Respond to & Chat About Informational Text by Sarah Helm

5.  Roll a fairy tale  made by Krista Carlson

6.  Monthly Work on Writing Resources from Second Story Window
7.  Roll and Write made by Where the Wild Things Learn
8.  What Can I Do When I'm Done? Poster! Menu of Choice! Differentiated for writing! made by Pinkadots Elementary

9.  Work on Writing resources by Kelly Williams

10.  Writing Ideas
       February
       March
11.  Recipe template - (add measurement / recipe words)
12.  Write a bucket filler
Link to Bucket Filling Poster
 
 
Snowman Bucket Fillers


Not free, but worth considering:
Writing Mini-Office {A set of writing resources for K-2nd Graders} by Rachael D'Elia


Word Charts for Every Month of the School Year!  by Karen Jones




Saturday, December 21, 2013

Reading Mini-lessons


The following mini-lessons will help students better understand Amplify Reading 3D written comprehension questions.

Most lessons are from www.teacherspayteachers.com. 

Context Clues:
PowerPoint - This PowerPoint uses the read aloud A Bad Case of Stripes.  This story is on storylineonline.   

Context Clue Tic-Tac-Toe Game

                                         Baloney Context Clues Activity
                                                 
                                              
                        Baloney (Henry P.)                                         



Finding the Theme:
PowerPoint

Theme Poster and Anchor Chart - made by Juiceboxes and Crayolas

Main Idea:

Main Idea and Norman Rockwell










Character Traits:



Character Traits - posters and graphic organizers



 Cause and Effect:

Cause and Effect Activity - find a partner game

Cause and Effect with Camilla Cream - by Amy Lemons - uses A Bad Case of Stripes  (My class made this last year.  Great lesson!)


The Bugliest Bug - Cause and effect activity


Summarizing:

Summarizing Cards and Writing -  by The Teacher's Cauldron

Lesson Learned:









Monday, December 9, 2013

Christmas!

We're continuing to work on opinion/persuasive writing. Students picked whether they wanted to write a letter or paragraph about why Santa should hire them to be his next elf.  Many decided that Santa might be persuaded if he knew they would be very fast at making Xboxes!
Elf craftivity idea from:  Mrs. Ricca's Kindergarten



Introducing Eric..... Our Elf on a Shelf
(The helper of the day was allowed to name our new visitor.)
Day #2 - Eric let the class know how much he loves math!