This is my fifth year as Columbian’s second grade ELA-T teacher. I absolutely love the students, staff, and parents. I really can not see myself working anywhere else. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
In second grade the students learn about many things through hands-on experiences. In math we practicing adding/subtracting and begin two-digit adding/subtracting. We also continue with becoming more proficient with fractions and measuring. All of this is done through daily math lessons that focus on critical thinking and incorporate the use of games, which the students love. <o:p></o:p>
In science we will continue with the Tracks program. This program provides more hands on learning through observations and experiments. Students will learn about earth materials, plants, animals, sound, and other science related themes. We will also be implementing a new social studies program. This program will focus on community, economics, and geography. <o:p></o:p>
Of course, we do a ton of reading and writing. During reading we use a program called Accelerated Reader. This program allows the students to read books that are on their level and then quiz on the computer to check comprehension. My last year’s class won a national recognition for reading and became a Master Classroom. We quizzed on over 5,000 books. I hope to challenge my students this year to exceed last years books read. <o:p></o:p>
I have high expectations for this year, but most of all I hope it is a memorable year for the students. A year filled with learning, laughter, and fun. <o:p></o:p>
