Monday, November 23, 2015

Seasonal How-To Writing

Thanksgiving Fun!
How to Make An Apple Turkey
What a fun way to introduce how-to writing!  First, we watched a BrainPOP Jr. video clip on how-to writing.  (one of my favorite sites)  I modeled how to write this type of paragraph since it was the first time we focused on how-to writing.  After I completed each step of making the apple turkey, we decided on a sentence that would describe the step. Students wrote their own paragraph and then made their own delicious apple turkey.  
We used this site for the idea:  Candy Apple Turkeys
My favorite part was the feet.  Too cute!  (Circus peanuts are one of the only sweets I can say no to.)




December
I'm looking forward to more fun how-to writing in December.  I was so excited to learn there's a new book in the how-to series by Jean Reagan.  (author of How to Babysit a Grandpa)   
                                How to Catch Santa


Amanda Madden has some great writing extension activities that I plan to use in December.    


Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Skip Counting to 1,000

I found the hand sticky notes at Wal-Mart.  You never know where you will find inspiration :).
Counting by 5s - Crazy Hair Activity:

                  
(Such creative, artistic students!)

For math stations.....
This idea was found on Pinterest. 










Monday, October 12, 2015

Sound Unit

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Sound Unit Resources            

We just finished this unit and had a lot of fun experimenting with vibrations.  The internet is full of great ideas... You'll see my favorites below!

Sound unit links: 
http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/PWE_Second_Grade/Sound

Sound Freebie- Tap Those Bottles! Pitch - from TpT





5 Experiments Link  - for stations or whole group activities

5 Experiments include....



  
                                    Telephones








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!