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This year will be an exciting one in the second grade classroom!
In science, students will spend time studying a variety of thematic units including bats, weather, geography, adaptations, insects, and plants. Whenever possible, these units will focus attention on our own Schuylkill Center community - the field. The students will spend time within the classroom to learn specific skills and take part in projects. They will also spend a great deal of time outside. Here the students will hike, take part in outdoor lessons, and examine all aspects of the field.
This year in math, students will begin to add and subtract larger numbers, work with place value to the millions, practice telling time, work with money, and use various measurement tools. In language arts, second graders will become more independent readers and writers. Each day, students will have the opportunity to read independently, take part in a writing workshop, practice specific grammar and language skills, and take part in guided reading. In social studies, students will learn about communities, become more familiar with maps, learn about the geography of Pennsylvania, and begin to understand the concept of citizenship.
One major classroom goal is to create a community of life-long learners. Units of study will integrate many subject areas including language arts, science, math, social studies, art and technology. By doing this, students will become more active in their own learning.
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Welcome back to a new and exciting year at Green Woods! I can’t wait to get to know each 2nd grade student and help develop our classroom community! It’s sure to be an amazing year.
Our major unit of study for environmental science will be the field. We will use it as the setting while learning a variety of skills and concepts. First up is recycling and composting. Within this three week unit, the students will learn about recycling, composting piles and bins, landfills, natural resources and pollution. October will prove to be an exciting time within the classroom - we study bats! The month long unit will consist of science lessons, art projects, language arts projects, and a field trip. Be sure to ask your child what they have learned about bats…their statements will amaze you! In order to learn the important environmental science concepts, students will take part in classroom lessons and experiments, as well as hike to various parts of the property.
While environmental science is a strong focus in our classroom, we also spend a great deal of time working on language arts (which includes: word work, writing, independent reading, shared reading/skills, centers, and guided reading), math and social studies.
I look forward to another amazing year in 2nd grade!!!
: ) Kristina Skladaitis
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