Teaching and Learning

in a 2nd grade classroom

Archive for February, 2013

Snowshoeing in PE

February17

It was a beautiful afternoon for snowshoeing!  The p.e. class had fun today went snowshoeing in the school yard. Check out the pictures below.  Click on them to view full screen. Pictures were taken by Mr. Ellis.

Easel for Teaching and Learning

February15

Hi Friends, We’re halfway through the school year! I want to make sure my students have the materials they need to succeed. So I’ve created a classroom project request at DonorsChoose.org, an award-winning charity. I’m asking for donations of any size to help my kids. Now through February 18, any donation you make to my […]

Author’s Box

February7

The Author’s Box is a homework assignment that my students have every week.  It is simply a large craft box with a handle that students can take home.  Inside it the real treat!  There are lots of supplies for an author to get creative and inspired; scrapbook paper, crayons, scissors, colored pencils, glue stick, lined […]

“Chalk Talk”

February5

Today in second grade we read, The Terrible Things by Eve Bunting and discussed what was fair and what our responsibilities are when there is conflict and unfairness around us.  After some discussion, students used a reflection tool called “Chalk Talk.” Students used markers and paper rather than chalk to write down their ideas and […]


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