National Pink Eraser Day

Hello to all of you! Thanks for checking in. Today's activities are just so 2nd grade. Everything we do today will help you to be ready for 3rd grade. Can you believe you are only six weeks away from being a third grader? You are amazing!!!

Have you been practicing the spelling words? Tomorrow you will do a Quizizz test. Those are fun. You can practice the spelling words at Spelling City. You can practice them any other way, too. Just remember to practice!!!

Our story this week is called "The Goat in the Rug." It is a wonderful story about how Navajo rugs are made. You can read it at ThinkCentral on your Things to Do page. When you are finished, you can take a Reading Counts test on it.

Today is National Pink Eraser Day. I'm sure grateful for pink erasers. I use them all the time! I bet you used one today. Do you ever wonder how things are made? Click here to see how pink erasers are made. I think it is awesome.

Here is another challenge that you can do with your siblings. It is called the Alphabet Scavenger Hunt. Instructions: Write each letter of the alphabet on a small piece of paper. Next, put each letter out on the floor or on a table. Then, begin searching the house for items that begin with each letter. When you find one, put that item beside the letter. When you are finished, take a picture with your completed Alphabet Scavenger Hunt and send it to me. Let me know which letters were the hardest?

Do you know what GLHF means? It means Good luck and have fun!

Have a great day!

Welcome Back

Welcome back. I hope your Spring Break was wonderfully refreshing. Now, we are ready to get going again. Don't let yourself start slacking. Keep up the hard work. WE CAN DO IT!!!

Don't forget that you can take Reading Counts quizzes. Mrs. Law is encouraging us to keep taking those tests so we can meet our school goal of 45,000 point. Right now we have 38,000. Keep reading!!! Is your book a test? Click here to check.

Remember we will have a spelling test on Friday. That only gives three days to practice. This lesson is a review of -ly and -ful words. You will do great. You can practice at Spelling City or you can practice using the ideas in your packet. 

Here is a super fun way to do some Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math at home with your family. The weather is getting nicer and this will be fun. STEAM Bingo. Try to create a Bingo (five in a row) with these activities. 

Almost Spring Break!

Hurry! Hurry! Get your work done and then Spring Break begins!

Today we are learning about a.m. and p.m. on a clock. If you are reading this before noon, 12:00, you are doing your work in the a.m. If it is after noon, or 12:00, you are doing your work in the p.m. I've included a video link if you need extra help: a.m. and p.m. video.

Don't forget to take the spelling quiz today at Quizizz. The code is 798888. Good luck! Have fun.

Here's a fun activity to do with your family. The weather is nice. Do it outside. Spell your name with these exercises. My name is Robin, so I start with R. R says to walk like a bear for the count of 5. O says to walk backwards for 50 steps and then skip back. B says to spin around in a circle 5 times. In says to balance on my left foot for a count of 10. And, N says to pick up a ball without using your hands. What? I'll have to practice that. Have fun!

Enjoy your Spring Break!

Whoo Hoo! It Might Be Spring

 I am hoping for great weather today. I want to go outside and get some fresh air. Hurry and do your homework so you can go outside, too.

This is kind of a crazy time, isn't it? But, we will get through it. I hope you are still washing your hands lots, using sanitizer when you need, and staying a safe distance away from others. Those things can help us stay healthy. I also hope you are talking to your parents when you start to feel nervous or scared. That helps you feel safe. I want you healthy and safe.

Don't forget to practice your spelling words. You can practice at SpellingCity. Tomorrow you will take the test (like Kahoot!) at Quizizz. 

Did you watch Mystery Doug yesterday? I thought it was fun one. Today I thought I would give you a STEM challenge. In this activity you will be an engineer. Click here to get started. Send me a picture of what you build. I'd love to see.

And, here is a brain teaser for to stretch your thinking. 

Lots of Fun Ideas in this Blog Post

Good morning! Do you like to draw? Do you like to create? Do you like PBS? If you answered yes to any of those questions, I have a project for you. Idaho Public Television is hosting a poster contest. It is open to anyone. You get to draw your favorite PBS character. All the information you need is here.

In today's assignments, we are going to read about libraries. I LOVE the library. Last week I asked you to make a Flipgrid video about a book you are reading. Jerzi and Finn have both made one. They talk about some great books. Click here for a link to make your own.

Science!!!! I love science, too. Today, Mystery Doug is doing a live science show from his home at 11:00 a.m. I hope you can join him. Click here to see. 

Remember, we will have a spelling test on Thursday. It will be a Quizziz test. Those aren't even like tests. They are played like a game. Watch for that. I've sent a SpellingCity link to parents. It is another fun way to practice this week's spelling words. It isn't required, but it is fun. 

Monday - and the Beginning of Packet #2

There is a little change for the next two weeks. Instead of doing iStation AND iReady each day, choose one. Then the next day, choose the other. If you don't have iReady, please do iStation each day. Of course, you are free to do them both if you would like. 



Now back to our regularly scheduled work. 

Now for today's fun. Mystery Doug has a new science lesson for you about magic. I think you will love it. Click the link and enjoy.

Here is the link to learn how to change a quarter into a penny and then back into a quarter. After you have practiced, send me a video. I'd love to see.

Finally, today's math puzzle is another Sudoku. I like these. How about you? Remember, every row, column, and 2x2 block must contain the numbers 1 through 4 once.

We Made it to Friday

Have you worked hard this week? Have you done all your work? If you have, then you are probably feeling tired. I'm feeling tired, too. We've worked hard.

Here is some evidence of your hard work. There are only twelve popcorn bags left. I bet you can finish it this week.

Here is today's video: 

Did you do the Quizziz quiz on time? Click and enter code 791536.

Did you make a Flipgrid video about your favorite book? Your ID is your initials in capital letters. Mine would be RG. 

Here is a fun game to learn. Do you know the cup game? You could do it with your family.