Welcome Fall Season
This month has flown by so quickly. I've enjoyed getting to know our new
class of 2nd graders.
We are working on our addition facts and subtraction to 18. We must get 80%
of 50 correct in five minutes to be considered fluent. So it is so important
that your child works on math facts everyday. If you need help or ideas
please let me know.
Also reading is a must. Please have your child read aloud for about five
minutes to check their fluency and pace (not to fast not to slow) then have
them read for a total of 15 minutes silently and tell you about what they
read, who were the characters, what were the main facts (if non-fiction). If
you need ideas let me know.
Then they are to work for 10 minutes or so on spelling words a night.
Chanting the words is good, using them in sentences, sorting them by endings,
vowels or spellings are very good for remembering patterns.
I usually don't send any other paperwork home because I feel we work hard in
school and with the work I want them to do at home it is enough and they will
do a great job if they can keep up with those assignments. Remember I am
available by email or phone feel free to contact me if you need or want too.