Cooperative Learning

What kinds of things is your child exploring in second grade so far?

We have been busy learning how to work with a partner or small group in ways that enhance our learning.  We all share the responsibilities of both teacher and learner as we work together to explore new ideas.  This class has such great ways of thinking!  It's exciting to see how they share their thoughts and support each other while learning new things!

Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of some of the activities we have been doing:

Using math cubes to help with adding and subtracting story problems.

Creating compound words and dividing words into syllables.

Playing math games like "Make 10"

Students are learning that being able to work with others, listening to different ideas, and explaining your thinking with evidence are important parts of the learning process.  

Don't forget that we have one more session of NWEA testing on Tuesday, September 23.