Nifty Fifty
One of our focuses this week is the introduction to the names and capitals of the 50 states and by next week the student will be able to identify where the state goes on a map. To aid in the lessons we are doing in the classroom, I have provided you with a video via YouTube from the children's show Animanicas here. I have to warn you, it's catchy!
Another site I found that will help your student practice the placement of the states is an online game that gives them the correct answer after they try to place the state, as well as how many miles off they were.
Both of these online tools are fun, interactive ways for your student to enhance their learning outside of the classroom.
Welcome to our Second Grade class blog!!
This blog is intended to help keep you informed of what we are doing in the classroom, as well as provide you with the resources I will be using so you and your student can use them at home as well! Along with academic classroom information, I will be using this blog as a form of communication with you for up coming events, highlights and announcements, as I know monthly newsletters don't always make it all the way home! I would also like to invite you to post questions and comments on the blog as a way to communicate with not only myself but also fellow parents of other children in the classroom. Having that networking can come in handy during the school year.
Many of the items listed in this blog are going to be technologically based. Allowing your student time to practice and get comfortable with the use of technology for academic purposes with further enhance their learning capabilities in my classroom, as well as their future education. My links provided are safe, but always remind students of internet safety!
