to Second Grade Curriculum Night

Second Grade Teachers Kelly Buchwald Karen Heard Karen Jones Nicole Pettus

Running Smoothly Agendas- Sign and return daily Lunch- Prepay online for convenience or send in a labeled envelope Snack- Send a healthy snack (no chips, cookies, or juice) ‏ Transportation- Send any changes in writing! Students may ride their bus only (they cannot ride home with a friend) ‏ Absence- Send a note within 5 days of absence!

Homework  Given to students on Friday  Due the following Friday  Spread homework out over several nights  Parent help is encouraged  Please remember to check and return folders!

Meeting Needs of Children… Flexible Grouping Levelled Readers Collaboration with Horizons, EIP, OT, and Speech teachers

Bear Necessities Meets everyday 8:30-9:00 Addresses individual needs of students Provides extra support Extends and enriches learned skills Are fluid and will change throughout the year

Language Arts: The FACE of a Reader F- Fluency A- Accuracy C- Comprehension E- Expanded Vocabulary DAILY 5 Read to Self Read to Someone Listen to Reading Work on Writing Word Work

How can you help at home?

Grammar Listening/Speaking Sentences Parts of Speech Capitalization and Punctuation Literature and Writing

Writing Students will be guided through the writing process while studying: Response to Literature, Narrative, Persuasive, and Informational Writing. Prewriting Drafting Revising Proofreading Publishing and Sharing

How can you help at home? Ask your child to make lists for the family (grocery, to do, wish lists) ‏ Write letters to friends and family members Write in a journal or diary

Word Study Research-based, problem solving approach Progression of development Relationship of letters and sounds, patterns found in words, and origins of words Word Study Test on Friday

GA Math Frameworks Computation Place Value Number Patterns Time and Money Data and Chance Measurement Geometry Fractions

What can you do to help at home? Practice basic facts for speed and accuracy (use flashcards) ‏ Count change at the end of the day Estimate the cost of meals at a restaurant Ask the time (using a face clock) at different times each day

Science Themes: Life Cycles Space Matter Heat Energy

Social Studies: Harcourt Brace Georgia History Georgia Regions Economics Government Historical Figures of Georgia

Health Themes All About Me Safety Food Groups Dental Health Germs Our Body

Thank you for Coming!!! Any Questions????