Community Reader

Once a month we have a guest reader from our community read to the class.  Before vacation we had Officer Jacobs from the Colchester Police Department read a Jan Brett story.  The students enjoy having these guests, listening to them read, and learning about their role in our community.

Read Aloud by a Colchester Police Officer

Thanksgiving Turkeys!

Today we read the story: Thanks for Thanksgiving by Julie Markes.  We then had a nice discussion about what we are "truly" thankful for.  The students created turkeys and wrote about what he/she is thankful for.  They are beautiful to look at and read!  I wanted to keep them here, but I think they should be hung up at home for the upcoming holiday.  Happy Thanksgiving and count your blessings!   You all have wonderful children!

Making our turkeys

Thankful writing...

Completed Turkeys - adorable!



Community of Learners

I have emphasized since the first day of school that we are a community of learners.  We live each day together in this classroom where we learn, play and grow together.  We have developed such an amazing community this school year!  I love how we all learn and have FUN together.
Check out the birthday gift the class gave me...

It is a frame with pictures that says: "Community of Learners" .... LOVE IT!!!



Thanksgiving Fun!

We began talking about the pilgrims and the boat they sailed on from England.  Each child made a Mayflower boat and wrote 3 interesting facts they learned about the boat/journey.  Students also learned that each pilgrim could pack one trunk (we made suitcases) to take on the boat.  It was interesting to see what each student chose to pack if they were a pilgrim.

The Mayflower

Suitcases ready to board the Mayflower (which was a very tiny boat)



Second Grade Field Trip

Ready to walk to The Burnham Memorial Library!

It was a beautiful day for a walk in our community!

Listening to Hannah

Such a LOVE for books!

Our Class :)



Burnham Memorial Library

We will be walking to The Burnham Memorial Library tomorrow during reading workshop.  Please prepare your child by dressing them in appropriate clothing and shoes for the walk. 
Thank you!

October Fun in 2nd Grade

We have been so busy in 2nd grade!  Here are some photos to capture what we have been doing and learning.

Morning Greeting - "Giants, Witches, and Elves"

This is the "Giant" greeting

We read the story "Skeleton Hiccups"

Here students ar creating skeletons with q-tips

Pumpkin Observation Booklet - Math Workshop

Weighing our class pumpkin

Spelling Station - "r" blends  (Frog on a Log)

Spelling Station - "r" blends (Cootie Catcher)