MRS. NICOLE BAUM

2ND GRADE TEACHER

NBAUM@Y115.ORG

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!