Science Stations

After our lessons on "What Scientist Do" 2D became the scientist! On Friday 2D had science stations that helped them use the various things scientist do.

Making predictions on the what scents the markers are.

Researching a variety of animals and posting quick facts for the class.

Drawing the conclusion of the Magic Milk Experiment. 

We quickly learned that following each step is VERY important!

Making models with pattern blocks. 

WEBSITES

Reading time

Reading counts https://h100002845.education.scholastic.com/slms/studentaccess

Epic  Class code ewd5748

Interactive Read Alouds (many by authors themselves)

TumbleBook Library  Username tdallmeyer password trial
Freckle.com  Class Code DALLMB  To login you will need to type child's first name and last initial then the class code.

Code code.org

Math time

https://www.coolmath4kids.com/

Khan Academy

Writing time

Create short stories (Print out short story papers)
Typing.com

Create

Art for Kids Hub

Doodles Academy

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Daily at 1pm EST

Free Choice

ABC Mouse

Legos

PBS Kids

Scholastic Play - Reading, science, games, lots of fun! 

Virtual Learning - Connecting with Authors, Scientists, and more!

Wonderopolis

Active Time

Active Home

Cosmic Kids Yoga  

Go Noodle!

Science

Cincinnati Zoo - Live streaming each day at 3pm with different animals

KiwiCo activities at home

Little Bins Little Hands - Must try activities at home (Easy and simple household items)

Mystery Doug - Science videos each week to promote curiosity

Mystery Science - Lesson plans for each grade

Pebble Go

Social Studies

Nat Geo Kids

Countdown to Communion

Countdown to Communion

The days leading up to your child's First Communion are a very special time. I encourage you to read the following passages as a family and reflect on the readings. 

Monday...Mark 14:22-26
Tuesday...Luke 22:14-20
Wednesday...Acts 2:42-47
Thursday...1 Corinthians 10:16-17
Friday 1 Corinthians 11;23-32
Saturday John 6:22-59

Sunday...Today you receive HIM!!!!

Summer Slide

As our days get longer,  warmer, and we anxiously await the end of the school year it is time to think about summer! Studies show that children who do not read or have access to books during the summer lose up to two months of reading performance. Those losses accumulate during the elementary years so that by the time a child enters middle school he/she may be 2 1/2 years behind. Here are a few ideas to avoid the summer slide!

• Visit the library! Help your child find "right fit" books.  Right fit books are books that are of high interest to your child and are not beyond their reading level. You can use the five finger test to determine if the books is too difficult for your child. 
• Be sure your child reads at least 20 minutes a day!
• According to research, a child who reads only 1 minute a day outside of school will learn 8,000 words by the end of sixth grade where a student who reads 20 minutes outside of school will learn 1,800,000 words! 
• Set a good example. When you read to your child, he/she hears the rhythm of language. Be sure to read with expression. 
• If you have access o an iPad, there are tons of interactive books and apps that address phonics,  reading skills and many math skills. The iPad isn't just for watching YouTubers!
• Practice addition and subtraction math facts! 
• Play games with words. Commercial games such as Apples to Apples improves vocabulary. 
• Summer Bridge skills book that is available at Classroom Connection or Downtown Book & Town are excellent activity books that have a skill to work on each day.
• Summer tutoring is also an option. If you would like more information regarding a summer tutoring program just let me know.

Stations of the Cross

Second grade will be attending Stations of the Cross on Friday at 2:15. Please feel free to join us for this prayerful opportunity during Lent. 

Getting Creative

Pattern block designs!