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MRS. NICOLE BAUM
2ND GRADE TEACHER
WWW.MRSBAUMSCLASS.COM
Welcome to
Curriculum Night
Information to take
2nd Grade Curriculum Information
Behavior Management Information
At-Home Reading Tips
Let’s take a look at a typical 2nd
grade day…
Daily Schedule
Word Work (8:40-8:55am)
Modeled/Shared Reading (8:55-9:45am)
Guided Reading (9:45-10:45am) – Reading Centers
Writing (10:45-11:15am)
Lunch (Recess 11:20-11:40am, Lunch 11:40-Noon)
Primetime (Noon-12:20pm)
Math Facts (12:20-12:35pm)
Specials (Music/ILT/Art 12:35-1:20 PE 1:20-1:50pm)
Math (1:50-2:45pm)
Science/Social Studies (2:45-3:15pm)
Pack Up (3:15-3:25pm)
Snack & misc.
Students are welcome to eat a healthy snack in the
classroom at the following times:
Morning reading centers (9:45-10:45)
Afternoon math centers (2:35-3:00)
Our room can get pretty chilly during the day- if
possible please send a sweatshirt to school for students
to keep in their lockers.
Units Covered Assessments
Number Sense
Place Value
Addition & Subtraction
Money & Time
Measurement
2D & 3D Shapes
Fractions
Graphs
Every “outcome” we will pretest to see what the students need.
All math concepts in 2nd
grade are taught to MASTERY (75% on tests).
District “Exit Slips” for each component to be sent home.
Math
Math Facts Math Instruction
Can be worked at home through Math Facts in a Flash.
0-10 Addition & Subtraction mastered by end of school year.
Steps for fact mastery through games.
Mix of whole group and guided math so all student needs can be met.
Pearson Math resources.
Math Continued…
Example Cover Page for Math Homework
Math Homework should not take more than 10 minutes each night, unless students CHOOSE to work extra on it (i.e. – an extra Math game or additional skill sheet).
Science (see info. sheet)Social Studies (see info. sheet)
1. Inquiry
2. Ecosystems
3. Life in Various Habitats
4. Earth Systems (Weathering & Erosion)
1. Map Skills
2. Life Today vs. Life in the Past
3. Communities
4. Economics
Science & Social Studies
Primetime
20 minute reading time after lunch (Monday-Thursday)
Students will be split into groups to work on their level/skill they need most
Builder Squad Time Friday Construction Time
Working on a student designed community outreach project.
Meets 1 Wednesday per month.
Specials teachers will be assisting during these times.
Every Friday
Talk about BRISTOL traits
Pledge of Allegiance
Builder/Construction Tickets
Birthday celebrations
construction Time (previously known as explorer time)
Areas of Focus Assessments
Reading Literature
Reading Informational Text
Writing
Language
Listening & Speaking
Fluency
Phonics & Word Recognition
3rd year of district-wide assessments
All topics assessed for mastery.
Mastery percentages vary on skill (75-90%)
Language Arts
Modeled/Shared Reading Guided Reading
Whole-class lessons
Students will be working on skills outlined in the ELA curriculum.
Students work with teacher in groups based on their needs.
Students work in center groups to reinforce skills when not working with the teacher.
Language Arts
Reading Themes
1st Quarter – Friendship
2nd Quarter – Life Cycles
Science Connection
Informational Text
3rd Quarter – Multicultural / Fairy Tales
4th Quarter - Exploration
Accelerated Reader Quizzes
S.T.A.R. testing to help identify “good-fit” books. Goal = 1 quiz (or more) per week, in class. At students level Informative for student to know if they are choosing the
correct books and if they re understanding what they are reading.
Informative for teachers to know what students are getting out of books at their level from school & home.
Informative for parents because you can log in at home a see what quizzes they are taking and how they are doing.
Takes a week or two to get out the kinks and establish quizzing routines.
Writing
Friendly Letter Writing
Narrative
Expository (Informational Writing)
Opinion
Spelling
Pretesting – List A or List B?
Attached to newsletter.
Your child’s list attached to Assignment Sheets on Mondays.
Post Test – Fridays
Spelling Homework – Parent Choice
Spelling practice ideas can be found on the classroom website
Student Expectations
Come to school with all homework completed
Read a minimum of 15-20 minutes
Y115 believes that reading should be a part of a daily routine, thus cultivating this life skill.
Book-It starts in October
Practice Math Facts (daily)
Have Assignment Sheet signed by an adult every night after they complete their homework.
Parent Expectations
Have a meaningful discussion about your child’s day.
Ask your child to SHOW you contents of his/her Take Home Folder each evening. Periodic HW check-in.
Read, sign, and return your child’s Friday Letter at the end of each week.
Encourage your child to read anything and everything.
Encourage your child to write; cards, letters, lists, poems, stories, etc.
Let me know of any celebrations – big or small… Concerns – big or small… I’m always a Dojo Message away!
Students earn points daily
At the end of each week, points are turned into “Baum Bucks”. These can be used to purchase reward coupons.
Make sure to check your child’s Dojo Portfolio! Students will learn how to post work they are proud of on their portfolio. If you comment, they can see it!
Class Story is shared with parents of all students.
Weekly Newsletter Classroom Website
www.MrsBaumsClass.com
Resources
Don’t forget!
1. P/T Conference Sign Up (back table)
2. PTO Party Sign-Up Form
3. Classroom Volunteer Questionnaire
Thank you for coming!
Feel free to explore your child’s classroom!