Arctic Animal Projects

The children completed some outstanding Arctic Animal Projects which were shared in class and displayed outside our classroom. They researched an animal of their choice, recorded their information on a graphic organizer, and then wrote a report. Enjoy their beautiful visual products! 

"Freedom Train" Field Trip

Our second grade classes certainly enjoyed our Harriet Tubman Thematic Unit. We all had the pleasure of traveling to Winston-Salem State University to see a play entitled "The Freedom Train". The children thoroughly enjoyed this entertaining experience. What a special way to help us truly understand some of our American History! Enjoy the slide show created by Mrs. Federico, our Salem College student teacher.

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Celebrations!

 MARDI GRAS

We are in the midst of a "Maps and Globes Unit" in Social Studies, so what better way to find our place on the map than to visit our neighbors. Of course we just just had to "dig a little deeper" to discover more about people and places. Our class is always looking for ways to celebrate and find interesting ways to use math, reading, science, and social studies concepts, so with the click of our Smartboard, some Dollar Store manipulatives, library resources, a trip to Harris Teeter, and some helpful moms, we were on our way to learn more about "Mardi Gras"!

     

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 PRESIDENT'S DAY

Our student teacher found a unique video about our US presidents. The children wanted to watch it again and begged for the link. Here's the video for all to enjoy!

I really need to put more hours in a day. When someone finds the secret to doing that, let me know! Our school days are quite busy, even though we haven't had too many picture posts to keep everyone updated. The igloo is almost complete. The children encountered some "structural problems"  so they had to do some problem solving to complete the ice house! We have decided to have our own "Snow Day" next week since the North Carolina weather has just not co-operated. For the past two weeks we have been very involved in a "Harriet Tubman Unit" and attended a play at WSSU on Friday. We certainly enjoyed the "Freedom Train" performance. We will continue to read biographies and learn more about famous Americans in our literacy groups. Our class is also completing some global technology projects with other students. You can check out our projects here: Setting the Stage for Success Wiki and Winter Wonderland Wiki.

A few weeks ago we completed a mini unit on the Chinese New Year. Here's a picture of our lovely group in the masks they created! Don't you think they're beautiful?

Introducing..."The Bunnies"

Our children are in the midst of presenting their Arctic Animal Reports, which have been truly amazing! What a treat to have these beautiful bunnies visit our class! Kate found a creative way to share the "Arctic Hare".