Listen!: Our learning community is currently focused on how to be good listeners. Truly focused listening can be a difficult skill to master, and we often underestimate this (at least, I do!). I have read two books in the past two weeks on how to listen well: Listen, Buddy! by Helen Lester, and The Conversation Club by Diane Stanley. These stories tell the importance of paying attention, speaking one at a time, and not interrupting others while they are speaking. If you can, remind your child of good listening behavior:
1) eyes focused on the speaker 2) mouth closed 3) hands empty 4) brain thinking about what is being said 5) heart listening, too--what the speaker is saying matters to them! Reading: We are deep in our reading theme of Friends and Family, which is Unit 1 in the Treasures program. This week we finished reading a sweet story, Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour Tea by Cynthia Rylant. The story is tied to the Big Question of the week (a question used as a springboard for discussion before plunging into the literature selection), Why do pets make good friends? Math: Updated link, Math Instruction Guide, a.k.a., the MIG. LAUSD's write-up of the math standards and lesson pacing for 2nd grade has been added to Learning Links. We have been concentrating on addition and subtraction concepts. The Topic 1 test was given today. Book Orders: Please refer to the updated "Policies and Little Reminders" page regarding Scholastic Book Orders. An order form for Scholastic was sent home this afternoon. If students and families would like to order books, the due date has been set for Friday, September 7. PE in the Morning: While I appreciate communication with parents, I am requesting that we refrain from parent-teacher talk during the morning PE program on the playground. The ten minutes of PE are considered genuine instructional time, even if it is not within the classroom, and I would like to focus on watching and encouraging the students. Drop me a note in the office or send an e-mail. I will do my best to respond ASAP. Homework: Many students forget to take out their homework and place it on their desks in the morning. They also must make sure that their first and last names and date are written on the coversheet. Homework packets will be looked over for neatness, overall completedness, and the amount of care taken in doing the assignments. They will be returned home the following week (my apologies for being a week behind). Have a wonderful, safe, and enjoyable weekend.
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