New Math Link

Visit this maths link and practice your skills.

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade/second/

Keep going and mark your calendars for March 3rd: World Maths Day.

Home Learning Engagement

As part of taking action, visit a neaby supermarket and check the items on the shelves. Which items did you buy before? Which items would you buy now?
How have your choices changed?
Make a list of the items that you would buy now that have less or no packaging as well as the ones that are ' environment friendly'.
Take photos to share (digitally).
Enjoy and do not forget to reflect on how 'committed' you are to the choices and practices you're making now.
I am enjoying your learning and the action you're taking! be proud!

Grade 2 C news and World Maths Day

Dear parents,

We are excited to share the many happenings that are taking place in our class during our upcoming end of unit celebration. Details regarding day and time will be sent to you with your child.

One group is organizing a Garage Sale from used items. Please contribute by helping your child collect items they no longer need to bring to school.

The group who will act out the Kapok Tree will be creating masks in Art. Anything that you can add/help to make our costumes look more interesting is appreciated.

On March 3 is World Maths Day. Children from around the world will be meeting to challenge their maths skills in a fun way. I have registered your children and now each has a user name and a password which I sent home with them.

You can help your child go to http://www.worldmathsday.com/ , log in with her/his user name and password and start practicing.

See you soon.

Math Week

The children in Grade 2 C enjoyed receiving their parents and working with them on math activities. On day one, children and parents enjoyed a short video on 'New Math' before working on estimation.

On day two children and parents explored math in different centers. In the Data Handling center, they sorted out garbage items into groups and filled in their tally charts and graphs accordingly. In the Problem solving center, the children explored different problems and game like activities and followed rubrics to solve problems. In the estimation center, children estmated the number of bracelets given to them.

At the end of the day, children and parents reflected on their partipation differently. Some parents followed "De Bono's" Six Thinking Hats to evaluate their experience.

Following is some children's feedback regarding Math Week.

I saw children and parents working in a community.

I think parents are adapting to 'new math'.

I wonder if 'new math' will affect their lives.

I wish it was math week everyday!

I had fun working with my dad.

I taught my mom to make a benchmark.

Grade 2 News February 1st-5th

This week we will continue our exploration about natural resources and human practices with a more focus on waste management and the situation in Lebanon.

Please continue to send garbage items that we will use to recycle. You are also welcome to send any resources that are related to 'waste management'.

This week is Math week. We look forward to receiving you in class to participate in a math activity together with the children. Details will be sent out to you regarding day and time.

February 8 is in-service day for teachers- No school for children.

February 9: No school.

Home Explorations for January 23rd- 28th

During this week continue exploring practices that waste or sustain natural resources.
Record your inquiry of exploring household items on the framework sheet provided.
Example: What is the source of your soap. Is using this kind/brand of soap helps preserving or harming your skin AND the environment? What other practices can make it better?

Take photos of household items you are investigating about. Bring to class to share during the week. Remember that sharing your photos digitally (on a CD) is better than printing them!

Think about the short documentary we watched about human practices in Lebanon and how they affect sea turtles. Write your observations, reflections and feelings in your Home Journal.
Later, think of a Color, Symbol, and image that go with your reflections on the short film you watched.
Visit the Math websites to add and subtract numbers. Explore some math problems and how to solve them.
Remember your book in a bag is your long lasting FRIEND!

Enjoy your weekend! :)

Home Learning Explorations January 18-22

During the week, we will continue our research and explorations into natural resources and how humans use them in different ways.

Do you know that there are many household items that we use which are not environment friendly?

Try to explore and make a list of these items. Be ready to share during the week.
At school, we will be researching about practices that could help sustain the natural resources.

You are welcome to send any useful resources that are useful to our inquiry.

Enjoy your weekend and do not forget to read "everyday"!