In science class we learned about the water cycle...
Ask your child to sing with you...
"Water Travels in a Cycle" (to the tune of "She'll be Comin' 'Round the Mountain"):
Water travels in a cycle, yes it does! (hand in circular motion)
Water travels in a cycle, yes it does! (hand in circular motion)
It goes up as evaporation, (fingers twinkling up to overhead)
forms clouds as condensation, (hands cupping a cloud overhead)
then falls down as precipitation, yes it does! (fingers twinkling down)
Now we are learning about plant life cycles.
For our Fall Family Fun Night art project, we worked together to create a pumpkin seed mosaic depicting the different stages of the life cycle of a pumpkin. It turned out great!
Next, we will learn about the animal life cycle, nutrient cycle, and decomposition cycle.
Plants are a big theme in second grade and we will be staring to plant in the school garden very soon. If you have any seeds, starts, organic fertilizer, garden tools, decorations, etc. please bring them in to donate. More to come about volunteering to help in the garden.
Word Work in Reading class:
Aunty Josephine has been coming to teach yoga. We are building our strength, flexibility, concentration, focus, coordination, balance, cooperation, and more!
Math:
Keep practicing those math facts with your keiki. We are working hard on different strategies to solve addition problems in Math class.
Reading:
Raz-Kids, the new computer program we are using in Reading class is terrific. Please encourage your child to go on at home.
Other notes:
Conferences October 21-28. School is out at 1 pm.
Barnes and Noble Book Fair Thursday October, 24.
