This week’s Student Update is from Alona, in her words… “In 2R we did All About Me posters. I draw me and a monkey. I draw what do I like, like I like monkey, I love my family, I like water slide, I like ice cream, I love Amber, I like playing with my friend, I [...]

Want to engage in deeper dinner-time discussions with your children about their school learning? Some of the topics below should help you get started. exploring math manipulatives graphing sleep patterns brainstorming what a “balanced lifestyle” means drawing “All About Me” grade 2 team time using adjectives to describe delicious foods food groups independent learning projects

Near the beginning of the year we always take time to really explore the tools of our classroom. Before students can be expected to use math tools and manipulatives for specific tasks, they need time to explore, experiment and play with them freely. This activity can teach me a lot about their approach to mathematical [...]

What do you hope for from Grade Two? Please comment on our beginning-of-the-year Voicethread below! Parents, friends and family are welcome to comment as well! Please use the comment button (on the voicethread window itself) to add your hopes for this year, in text, audio or video! Thank you!