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

Contact Information

Email: thower@wcasd.net