April 7-11, 2014 - It's Cloudy!

This week we studied main idea, number patterns and weather!

We started off reading Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. We were looking at identifying main idea and details but... we also looked at characters & the setting.

While reading our story of the week, we also discussed new vocabulary words with our group. 

We used GoNoodle's BodySpell to review spelling words. We also played Sparkle to make sure we aced our spelling test this week!

In math we learned about number patterns as well as number rules. We even made our own patterns & rules(& I did not take any pictures!)

In Science, we looked at clouds, the sun & rain. We wrote about what we like to do in sunny weather as well as what we like to do in rainy weather.

Friday, of course, brought out our EdCamp234. We participated in activities & had a blast! 

Next week we will be studying problem  & solution in reading, measurements in math & Easter! See y'all next week!!!

EdCamp234

Everyone who knows me, knows I'm obsessed with  the EdCamp movement. Basically it's teachers teaching teachers. So, I decided to bring it to 2nd grade. My students  brainstormed ideas for centers & identified locations for these activities. Students then chose where they wanted to learn & created a schedule.

My class is AWESOME. Some of the activities included Puzzlemania, All About Biscuit books, Dr. Seuss Read Alouds, technology as well as Math Whiteboard Test Each Other. 

Needless to say it was a hit. Afterwards we debriefed about what went well & what we could make better. The students are full of great ideas. After voting, this will take place again... They LOVED it!