Representing Numbers and Being a Good Citizen

In Math we are looking at ways to represent, compare and order numbers.  There are LOTS of ways to represent a number. Have a peek at all the ways we are learning about in our class. You can practice at home by choosing a number and representing that number in four (or more!) ways.  Using expanded form to show a number is new to many students,  You are S-T-R-E-T-C-H-I-N-G out the number into its value (e.g. 36 in expanded form is 30 + 6). Students will be learning how to show three-digit numbers in expanded form (e.g. 365=300 + 60 + 5).

In Religion, we have begun our Digital Citizenship unit called 'Samaritans on the Digital Road'. Ask your child how they can be a good citizen!

Friendship Gathering and Representing Numbers

On Thursday, all the grade two students will be meeting in the red pod, to make new friends and sing the song "Count on Me".  They will also be responsible for finding a new friend and interviewing them for a class book. Homework starts tomorrow and your son/daughter will be bringing home a yellow folder.
Take a few minutes tonight to practice the song...It is easy and catchy!

We continue to practice representing numbers.  Working with partners, we chose a 2-digit number greater than 20 and less than 60.  We had to come up with as many different ways to show that number in a given time frame.  Here are some examples:) Sorry for the sideways ones! Just tilt your head!!

Representing Numbers and Schema

In math, we brainstormed all the ways to represent a number.  We came up with A LOT of different ways!

In Language, we talked about our schema (our background knowledge...what we know) and how it helps us to make connections when reading.

At the end of the day, we discussed Work Stations which will be starting this week.  We made an anchor chart about what is should look like and sound like:)

A pretty busy Monday...I;m tired!