Second graders have been busy learning about compound words this month! Mrs. D’Anneo’s class brought the lesson to life with a classroom snowball fight. After tossing their paper snowballs into a pile, students picked one up, read the word, and worked together to find their partner and build a compound word. … [Read more...] about Compound Word Snowball Fight! ❄️
Happy Hanukkah!
Ms. Rossiter's class learned the rules of playing dreidel and loved it when the spinning top landed on Gimel (take all!) … [Read more...] about Happy Hanukkah!
The Gingerbread Man
The second graders are having a great time exploring different versions of The Gingerbread Man! They’re comparing and contrasting characters, noticing repeated phrases, and discovering key story elements. Next week, they’ll wrap up the unit by showcasing their creativity as they design and build their own gingerbread house.
Second Grade PE: Building Skills Through Choice, Play, and Teamwork
In Mr. Melfa’s second-grade Physical Education, students participate in a student-centered lesson that blends physical activity with meaningful skill development. During this class, students rotate through a variety of stations where they are given a general goal, while also having the freedom to make their own decisions. At the game stations, students collaborate to decide how they want to play—whether that means creating their own rules for scoring points or choosing to play simply for enjoyment. At the building stations, students work together to design and construct structures of their … [Read more...] about Second Grade PE: Building Skills Through Choice, Play, and Teamwork
Hour of Code
Ms. Rossiter's 2nd-grade class created dancing characters, composed music, and learned sequencing while participating in the global Hour of Code. … [Read more...] about Hour of Code