Where Does the Time Go?

     It's been too long since my last post.  My intentions are to blog every week but life keeps getting in the way..........busy, busy, busy.

     I'm thrilled to report that the students did an EXCELLENT job presenting their heritage projects.  I was very impressed with all the fun information the students shared. 

     We have been reading Turk and Runt in class.  I love this story.  It's about two very different turkey brothers and how they save each other's life.  Ask your child to tell you all about it. 

     We have also been reading Scaredy Squirrel stories.  He's the cutest little guy but he's afraid of EVERYTHING.  We are in the process of finishing our own Scaredy stories.  The fifth graders heard all about Scaredy from Ms. Elin and want to read our stories.  Hopefully they will be ready to share by Wednesday. 

     Mrs. W. came Friday with a Pete the Cat Thanksgiving story and a fun pine-cone turkey activity.  It was great. We love having mystery readers.  Please consider volunteering.

     Tomorrow is the big day, our Thanksgiving feast!  We made either Pilgrim or Native American hats/headbands today to wear.  I can't wait.  It is also black and orange day.  Try to wear something black and orange to show your Woburn pride. 

    I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with food, family and friends. 

Heritage Project

     I hope everyone has been working on their heritage projects.  I'm so excited to see them.  Each child will present his/her project next week.  It's great to be able to learn from each other.  It might be a good idea for students to practice presenting their information at home before they have to in class.



      It's been crazy these past few weeks in school.  Halloween is a HUGE deal to a second grader and the excitement is off the charts.  We got by with some super fun rabbit stories.  First, we read Creepy Carrots which is ALWAYS a class favorite. The carrots in Crackenhopper's Field tricked Jasper into solving their problem.  Our second story was Wanted Ralfy Rabbit, Book Burglar .  Even though Ralfy stole Arthur's favorite book, Arthur helped Ralfy solve his problem....legally.



     We also spent a week using Stellaluna as our mentor text.  I LOVE this story.  Even though the main characters are VERY different, they are still family.  We also read a Native American legend that "explained" why birds migrate every year.  Did you know it was because Bat helped the mammals win a lacrosse game?



     We are working hard solving math word problems.  They are so tricky.  Student really have to think about what the question is asking.  Then they have to decide whether or not their answer makes sense.  Our class is also testing a new online math program, at least new to us, Splashmath.  It seems to be a HUGE hit with our second graders.  Information went home last week on how your child can log in at home.  Be sure to check it out. 



     Matter is the science unit we are studying.  So far we have discussed the properties of solids, liquids and gases and have done some fun experiments along the way.