1. Open House

2. Welcome to Second Grade!
I will introduce you to second grade and to our classroom.
Feel free to ask any questions during the presentation!

3. All About Me My Experience Professional – Lenape Elementary
College -- Seton Hill University
Elementary Education (Pre-K to Fourth)
Special Education (Pre-K to Eighth)
Psychology Minor
Professional – Lenape Elementary
Second Year in Second Grade

4. All About Me Interests Hobbies Experiences
Spending Time with Family/Friends
Hobbies
Coaching Softball
Experiences
Tutoring At-Risk Middle Schoolers

5. Curriculum Content Areas
Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
Mathematics
Science and Technology
Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History

6. Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening Learning Expectations
Reading Independently
Analyzing Different Types of Texts
Quality of Writing
Oral Reports
Audience Listening
Grammar
Technology – Research
Spelling

7. Mathematics Learning Expectations
Word Problems – Subtraction and Addition (Single and Double-digit)
Money
Measurement and Estimation
Reasoning and Problem Solving
Data (Graphs, Charts, etc.)
Probability
Algebra (Ex: x = 20)
Geometry (Symmetry)

8. Science and Technology Learning Expectations
Organisms and Cells (Using Microscopes!)
Evolution of Animals
Chemistry (Combining Substances)
Physics (Energy – Sun)
Earth Science
Space Science

9. Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History Learning Expectations
Rules in the Community
Citizenship
Government Leaders
Community, State, and Nation
Economics
Want vs. Need
Markets
Saving Money
Geography
Physical Features/Characteristics
Regions
History
Timelines
Pennsylvania, United States, and World History

10. Special Area Classes Monday – Art Tuesday – Health Wednesday – Library
Paint Shirts Provided
Tuesday – Health
Wednesday – Library
Thursday – Music
Friday – Physical Education
Tennis Shoes!

11. Types of Instruction Whole Group Social Studies Small Group
Reading Levels and Science
Learning Centers
Math
Individualized
Spelling
Differentiated Instruction

12. Assessment Weekly Informal Assessment Monday – Social Studies
Tuesday -- Science
Wednesday – Math
Thursday – Reading
Friday – Spelling (Not Memorization)
Informal Assessment
Participation
In-class Work

13. Rules We developed these rules together: Be Polite Be Hardworking
Share, Say Kind Words, Be a Friend, and Use Manners
Be Hardworking
Do Your Best, Lend a Hand, and Go Above the Expected
Be Adventurous
Take Risks, Make Mistakes, Do Something Different, and Leave Your Comfort Zone
Be Thinkers
Take Your Time, Find Similarities/Difference, Apply Knowledge, and Relate to You
Be Yourself
Follow Beliefs, Be Creative, Be Silly, Be in Control, and Be Confident

14. Rules (con’t)
These rules were decided upon by the classroom to be the most important.
We must follow these rules in order to have a positive environment and to teach accountability.

15. Consequences Negative Positive First Warning – Lose Privilege
Second Warning – Lose Responsibility
Last Warning – Lose Freedom/Call Home
Positive
Sticker Chart
Reward – After Five Stickers

16. Family’s Role Encourage Responsibility Home and School Independence
Sense of Duty/Ownership

17. Procedures Arrival Transitions Dismissal Get Settled Do Morning Jobs
Problem of the Day
Transitions
Never Stop Suddenly
Will Finish Material
Get Drink at Fountain
Dismissal
Read or Homework
Walkers, First Run, Second Run, and Third Run

18. Homework How Much? How Often? Absent …
Never more than two subjects a night!
How Often?
Always Review Nightly
Absent …
Parent Pick-up or Homework Packet

19. Parent Involvement Achieve Volunteering Opportunities Growth!
Parent Suggestions?
Open Communication
Volunteering Opportunities
Clearances!!
Book Fair, Holiday Parties, Assemblies, Field Trips, etc.

20. Contact Info
School Office Phone Number
School (Recommended)

21. Last Note
There are little eyes upon you, And they are watching night and day; There are little ears that quickly take In every word you say; There are little hands all eager to do Everything you do, And a little child who's dreaming of The day he'll be like you.

22. Thank You!!
Any Questions??