In social studies this week, second graders learned to use chopsticks, courtesy of Mr. Pete. They also got to try on woven Chinese hats from all areas of the country. The class also continued to practice writing Chinese characters as they traveled along the Yangtze River. Students practiced using their multiplication facts this week, through games, writing word problems, and competitions. Next week, we ll concentrate on division facts, and then move on to time and money.
Fractured fairytales are alive and well in language arts.
Today, we celebrated Read Across America by sharing our favorite picture books with the class and our book buddies. Our study of oceans continued this week. Students took an open-book test called Salty Seas this week. Emphasis was on how plants, animals, and people used the salt in oceans. Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Students began their creative writing assignment this week.