Post on 19-Jan-2016
WELCOME TO MRS. HOWER’S
2ND GRADE CLASS
I’m looking forward to a great year!
About MeEducation Bachelor’s Degree from California State
University, Chico Elementary Education Teaching Certificate
from West Chester University’s graduate program
Work Experience 7th Year at MCH Marketing and Advertising Los Angeles Magazine
My Family
Language Arts * Standards Based Language Arts
Curriculum* Literacy by Design/Houghton Mifflin* Daily 5* Words Their Way and Project Read for
word study* Writer’s Workshop
Math * Math in Focus (Singapore Math)
* Math Facts – daily one minute tests
* Benchmark for end of year second grade is addition and subtraction facts to 20.
Science
* Life Science – PlantsAnimals How Plants and Animals Live
Together How Living Things Grow and Change
* Earth Science – Land, Air, Water, Weather, Seasons
* Soils Kit* Organisms Kit
Social Studies Government – Our Rules and Laws
Economics – The Bare Necessities
History – Throughout Time
Geography – Communities Here and There
Social Skills – Second Step
Study Island
-practice topics covered in class
-covers PA standards for Reading and Math
-Allows students to play educational games after their accomplishments on each academic topic
-Can be used at home for additional practice and games
First In Math
• District sponsored website for math fact practice.
* Students practice with different math fact games.
* Passwords for First in Math and Study Island
Classroom Behavior
1. Day-O-Meter – Every day starts out with the potential to earn 10 points. We keep a running total and when the students reach the pre-set goal the whole class receives a reward.
2. Behavior Chart- Monitors individual behavior
Field Trips & Special Events
Brandywine Valley Association – October 31
Play?
Adventure Aquarium
Second Grade Play
Homework
My Philosophy
Examples:* Word Study* Math* Fluency
Assignment Paper
Miscellaneous
* Website* Transportation changes * Student of the Week* Snack * Shoe Tying * Birthday Books