Grade 2 Mrs. Dyker/Mrs. Woodley
Week at a Glance (Feb 27 – March 3)
Nightly – read good fit books. Students now have the option of reading books online on Raz-kids, practice word wall words.
Library – pack books to be returned on Tuesday.
Literacy:
High Frequency Words: Review
We will continue to practice reading/spelling all of the 103 high frequency words on our word wall to see which words continue to be a challenge. Please review any words you notice your child struggling with at home.
Word Family: - ill
How many words can you find that end in “ill”?
Sound Teams: silent H
We will practice words with a silent H. Have your child try reading words such as the following at home: honest, hour, ghost, honour, exhaust, rhyme, etc.
Reading strategies: Review
We will take the week before March Break to review the reading strategies we have practiced so far this year.
Writing: Writing a Strong Lead (Action Lead)
This week we will learn how beginning our stories with action can grab our reader’s attention. For example; rather than “My friend came over”, say “I darted to the door as my friend rang the door bell.”
Math: Addition and Subtraction to 18
This week we will continue working on subtraction strategies. Students will be learning how addition and subtraction are related and how they can “think addition” when they are subtracting. For example, when trying to solve 10 – 6 = ___, students know that 6 + 4 = 10, so therefore 10 – 6 = 4. It can be helpful to use counters or small objects at home so your child can actually see the different parts that they are adding/subtracting.
Reminders/Important Dates:
Winter Carnival Activities:
Tuesday, February 28 – wear school colors (blue & yellow)
Wednesday, March 1 – Hundredth Day – your child can bring in a collection of 100 small items (ie; paper clips, pennies, etc.) to be used for our math lesson that day.
Thursday, March 2 - Outdoor activities - students will need snow pants and appropriate outdoor gear
Friday, March 3 - Silly Sock Day/Sock Hop in gym with a real DJ! Free admission for all students!
March 6-10 – March Break – no school
April 14 – Good Friday –no school
April 17 – Easter Monday – no school
Thanks and have a great week!