Last Day of School!

I had a great class this year and I will honestly miss them all!! For an end of the year gift I got them all sunglasses because their future is so bright! 

Farewell my 2014 class!! They are moving on to 3rd grade!

This website is not supported by our school computers, so for my next class 2014-2015 I will be posting on the school website teacher's page. Farewell! -Mrs. Speed

Animal Dioramas

Watch a slideshow of our amazing animal diorama habitats! Way to go 2nd graders!

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Animal Habitats Project

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We have started the fun journey of researching an animal from a selected habitat, creating a report, constructing a shoebox diorama, and sharing our findings with our classmates. Here are some safe links for students to collect information about their animals and see examples of animal habitat dioramas created by others students from around the world! Have fun!

Kids National Geographic

A-Z animals

Animal Facts

Diorama Example: Polar Bear

Diorama Example: African Animals

Pinterest- Diorama Ideas/Videos

It's Time for Some Games

The next couple of weeks students will be practicing how to tell time using both analog and digital clocks. Here are some websites where students can practice this important skill.

Time Machine
Time Matching
Time Zone
Bang On Time
Clock Shoot
Move the hands

Tell, write, and measure time to the minute- (Common Core S...

Owney the Mail-Pouch Pooch

See real pictures of Owney's tags with a description here- Owney Tags

Owney Jigsaw Puzzles

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Money, Money, Money

We have been learning how to solve problems using coins! Have your child start to count coins at home with you. If you are at a store and if your not in a rush, have your child help you count dollars and coins for the cashier. Here are some kid-friendly links I found for students to practice with money.

Money Games

Counting Money

Money Puzzle

All About Ants!

This week we are reading a non-fiction story about Ants. Here are some great links and videos students can use to learn more about these amazing insects!
Videos

Leafcutter Ants     

             Magic School Bus "Ants in the Pants" episode

Games
Pest World Ant Game


Steve's Ant Farm Cam

Amazing Animals

We have begun our new theme all about amazing animals! I will be trying my best to upload links, videos, and games for students to explore. Encourage them to check out books at your local library and learn more about animals including their habitat, adaptations, and resources. Here is a baby pig that doesn't have use of its hind legs- see how it gets around! 

Bacon Wheels

Here is an amazing lizard! 

Water Walkers

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