Themes for the year are bats, the ocean, dinosaurs and fossils, Africa and seeds and soil. Return to Top of this Page Second Grade - Janice Hauser Janice has been teaching grades Kindergarten through grade 3 in the Portland Public Schools since 1984. She has a degree from Oregon College of Education in Monmouth. Janice has a strong background in early childhood education, she is a NASA certified science educator and has a Jr. Great Books certification in reading. The students in Janice's class enjoy numerous class field trips and the attendant opportunities to explore their community in detail.
Many children have an easier time learning when they are actively involved.
Children in the Creative Science School are given many opportunities to explore and have ownership of their discoveries. I see children benefit by becoming confident, learning to take risks and coming up with a variety of solutions to problems. I was so excited to hear of an entire program devoted to children using hands-on approaches to construct knowledge. As a teacher, I love watching the way children create solutions. I love the energy and excitement they and their families bring to my classroom.