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Welcome to 2nd Grade!  I am excited to be your teacher.  This is my second year here at L. Hollingworth School.  It is a great place to work and learn.  This is quite an unusual time in our world, but we can succeed by helping each other.  A little about myself:  I'm Mom to three; have a border collie named Champ; I enjoy the outdoors, camping, and kayak fishing; I like to sew, bake cookies, drink coffee, and eat ice cream.  I absolutely LOVE school and learning.  I'm a graduate of BGSU and Florida International University.  I am dual licensed to teach Elementary Education and Specific Learning Disabilities.  I look forward to working with families to help students learn and grow.
 

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Learning Plan Monday April 27, 2020

Good morning!  I am excited to see our temperatures forecast is a bit warmer this week!  I really hope you can get outside and enjoy it.  Maybe you can read on your porch or in your backyard, maybe you can sit at a picnic table or on the patio or deck with your computer to work online and get fresh air into your lungs.  Mix it up (with your grown-up's permission)
 
There is a new MobyMax class contest.  I can't wait to award your prizes!
 
Reading -  Keep increasing your reading fluency and using your reading strategies and read for 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon.  No Roses for Harry can get you started. (username [email protected] password vooks13) 
Continue your work in MobyMax Reading and Language  Congratulations to the contest winners Sherylann, Julian and Aubree!  Way to go earning those points!  You have been awarded a new game and 60 bonus minutes of game time.
 
Math - MobyMax Math and Fact Fluency is where it's at boys and girls!  Take your time, read and think before you enter your answer.  Work hard!
 
Science - Mystery Science - Why do birds lay eggs in the Spring?  Enjoy this mini lesson and choose one bird book from Reading IQ.  Learn about a bird you may see in your own yard.  Then go outside, sit quietly and watch for birds.  Record your observations in your home Science Journal.  Remember to use your senses to describe your observations and tools like a clock, thermometer, and calendar for more information.  Write and draw in your journal.
 
Social Studies - With your grown-up, check out Scholastic At Home Play Starters  There are several fun ways to play and learn together.  Keep track of the ones you do and how you liked them.  I hope it results in laughs, giggles, movement and fun with your family.  If needed our password is 2brocks!
 
Remember to check out Mr. Lindke's, Ms. Gerwin's, and Mrs. DeSloover's pages for PE, Computer, and Reading activities and supports.  You are doing an amazing job and I am so proud to be your teacher!  Tomorrow we will meet via Zoom at 10AM or 2PM, your choice.  Enjoy this beautiful spring day!

Fun Friday Learning Plan

Friday April 24, 2020
 
Good morning class!  It's Friday!  Today we will meet at 1PM for Show and Tell #2 Zoom Class Meeting #10
 
Reading - Find a new place in your home to read for 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon.  In addition to your work in MobyMax, enjoy Peanut Butter and Jellyfish & My Home is in the Water on Bookflix.
 
Math - First MobyMax and then Prodigy!  Find your friends and battle.
 
Science and Social Studies - Explore and enjoy Beach of Glass.  What is your opinion and why?  In your home Science Journal make an entry.  "I think _______ because _________"
 
Bonus: Check out Isaacs' Garden, Starting our Seeds to see your classmate and learn how his family started their garden.  Thank you for sharing Isaacs Family!
 
Zayley shared a lego creation in show and tell.  She said she and her brother recently started playing with their legos again.  Do you have legos you haven't used in a while?  Maybe try building a lego balloon powered car or one of the other ideas at this site.
 
Have a great day and weekend!  See you at 1 for Zoom time!

Learning Plan April 23, 2020

Good morning dear class!  I hope you are well.  If you haven't watched the Fitness Challenge video you should.  It's pretty funny.  Other teachers should have their videos posted on their pages too.  Try out the challenge yourself today for PE.
 
You may bring something to share with us: a story you want to tell, something you have made while at home, something you are excited about, etc.  We will take turns sharing and listening.
 
Reading - MobyMax Reading and Language and silent reading for at least a total of 60 minutes. Remember we have a class challenge going on.  Aubree, Julian and Hera are in the top three right now.  
 
Math - You're doing a great job working each day in your own learning account on MobyMax Math and Fact Fluency  Keep up the good work!  I will award 20 bonus game minutes to each student I see working today.
 
Science & Social Studies - Science Spin - The Geyser That Shot Garbage password: 2brocks!   Read and complete the activities.  We have talked this week about caring for Earth and in this article there are some people who behaved irresponsibly.  Think about what you can do to be a more responsible citizen of planet Earth.  In your home Science Journal, make a list of things you can do to show responsibility for Earth.
 
Have a fantastic Thursday!!!!!

LHS Fitness Challenge

Complete 2 rounds of 5 push-ups, 5 crunches, 5 burpees, and 5 squats as fast as you can. All I'm going to say is at least Champ and I had fun outside today. Let's go LHS students and families! Take the challenge and get your body moving and your heart pumping.

Happy Earth Day!

April 22, 2020 Learning Plan
 
Today is Earth Day.  It's a day when we think about our planet and how we can do a better job taking care of it.  On Monday you had the chance to learn a song about reducing waste, reusing items, and recycling materials.  I challenge you to take steps toward being a better citizen of our plant.  You can make a difference in small ways each day.
 
Reading - Start your 60 minutes of silent reading with Diary of a Worm to see how this tiny creature has an important job for our Earth. Perhaps search in Reading IQ for other stories related to Earth or worms.
Aubree is in the lead of our contest on MobyMax!  Get busy in Reading and Language and earn your points!
 
Math - Yesterday in Zoom we reviewed how to use a bar graph.  Flocabulary Bar Graphs lesson is another great resource for you. Flocabulary class code is FY6X86.  I am so happy to see you working in MobyMax on Math and Fact Fluency.  You are growing your brain!  Yay!
 
Science - Enjoy Butterflies are Back on Scholastic News.  Practice the vocabulary, watch the video, read the issue and complete the back page and activities.  This is a great review of our monarch butterflies study from the beginning of our school year.
 
Arts and Crafts - Try one of these crafts and then take them outside and enjoy your Earth Day.  Butterfly Craft    Upcycled bird feeder craft Recycled material butterfly Worm Craft

Good Morning!

Tuesday April 21, 2020 Learning Plan
 
There are two Zoom options for today Zoom meeting at 10 AM and Zoom meeting at 2 PM I hope to see you there!
 
Reading - Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos can be included in you minimum of 60 minutes of silent reading today.  Let's Explore Space is another book you can enjoy.  How are these two books alike?  How are they different?  Which book did you like best? Why?  Please take time to write your answers.  Be sure to use complete sentences.  You can share your answers at a future Zoom meeting (not today's)
MobyMax Reading and Language is waiting for you too today.  Keep up the good work!
 
Math - We will try out some graphing videos during our Zoom today.  Please continue your work on MobyMax as well.
 
Science - I saw on the news that you may be able to see a meteor shower tonight.  Let me know if you see any shooting stars. Scroll down to Day 8 Earth Science - Stars to hear and read stories, and complete learning activities about stars and the night sky.
 
Art - Can you follow these directions to make a star with one cut?  The video is pretty fast.  Watch it a few times before trying it and then use pause to give you time to make the folds.
 
See you later second graders!  

Happy Monday!

Good morning class!  I hope you enjoyed your weekend with your family.  As we begin this week I encourage you to keep doing your best so that you are prepared for your next teacher.  Remember you can message me for help through MobyMax Messenger, email, and Remind 101.  You can do this!
 
Reading - Silent Reading 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon will keep you moving forward with your skills.Try this Vooks book video to get you started  Garbage Truck
Congratulations to La'Vada, Sherylann, and Aiden I for earning the top spots in the MobyMax contest!  Your prize of a new game and 60 minutes of game time has been awarded.  A new contest has been set to continue your work in the Reading and Language tabs in MobyMax.  Get busy and learn!
 
Math - If you haven't yet reached 100% in addition and subtraction fact fluency, please focus more on that this week and spend extra time there.  In addition, keep working at your level in Math in MobyMax
 
Science & Social Studies - Scroll down to Day 15 - Earth Science: Trash and Recycling  Listen to and read books, watch videos, and do activities to learn more about disposal and reusing resources.
 
Music - Jack Johnson 3 R's Have fun learning this song to help you remind those around you to take care of our Earth.   Here is the same song with the words shown for you Jack Johsnson - The 3 R's
 
In case you didn't know, Jack Johnson sings the songs you hear in the Curious George movie.  If you have access to that movie at home, tonight you could have a family movie night and listen for his voice in the music.
 
Have a magnificent Monday!  I miss you!

It's Fun Friday!

Learning Plan for Friday April 17, 2020
 
Good morning!  I hear we have some snow expected today.  I suggest you make the best of it and play in it if you can.  Maybe a Frozen movie marathon is in order afterwards with some hot cocoa.
 
Zoom Class Meeting #7 10AM    and Zoom Class Meeting #7 2PM  are available today.  
 
Reading - Change it up for Fun Friday and complete your reading minutes in a different spot today.  Under the table, in your closet, ....find a fun place to read.
MobyMax is waiting for you to earn points.  Everyone I see working today will receive bonus game time!
 
Math - Once you complete your time on MobyMax  
Enjoy some time on Prodigy.  Maybe you will see your friends there.
 
Social Studies - Scholastic BookFlix - Perseverance is what we're exploring for today.  We have talked about perseverance before.  Do you remember what it means?  This character trait is important to your success in learning from home.  Keep trying!
 
Science - This Mystery Science is one we started, but didn't have the chance to complete.  Here's your chance to review and complete the lesson Do plants eat dirt?
 
Do your best! Grow your brain! 
I miss you!

Learning Plan Thursday April 16, 2020

Good morning!  No class Zoom today, but tomorrow I will hold both a morning and an afternoon time.
 
Reading-  You know the expectations: 30 minutes in the morning for silent reading and 30 minutes in the afternoon.  Please note for Reading IQ you must double click on your name to reach the bookshelf at your reading level.  Username is [email protected] Password is read13   I really want to see you reading and taking the quizes after the stories.  Try to use it today.
MobyMax ELA Challenge continues!  Work hard in all the areas with time posted.
 
Math - MobyMax Math and Fact Fluency  Keep making progress!  
 
Science - We continue with seeds and plants. BookFlix  Listen to and read the two stories and complete the activities. If needed username is Learning20 and password is Clifford. Remember dandelions are very important to bees.  Please let them grow!  And today you have MysteryScience - seed dispersal Enjoy learning and trying to make your own seed disperse.
 
Art - I LOVE this arts and craft idea to make a dandelion painting I think it would look great with any paper color and any paint color.  I hope you have fun trying it out. FYI I think you could use dryer lint instead of batting/stuffing.
 
PE - Head over to Mr. Lindke's page for some suggestions or put on your coat and spend some time moving outside.
 
Make today great and do your best!

It's Wonderful Wednesday!

Learning Plan Wednesday April 15, 2020
 
Good morning boys and girls!  The sun is shining and it's going to be a wonderful day!  Join me this morning Zoom #6 at 10 AM.  We will read a story and visit with each other.
 
Reading - Silently read for 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon.  Use your strategies and build your fluency.  Draw a picture of your favorite character you read about today.  You may share it during any Zoom meeting. 
Continue your work on MobyMax in the areas of Reading and Language.  You can check you place in our class contest and see how many points you have earned so far.
 
Math - You have a new assignment in MobyMax about graphs.  Take your time and do your best.  Remember to practice your addition and subtraction Fact Fluency.  Please watch this video about Bar Graphs to learn more.
 
Computer - Head over to Ms. Gerwin's webpage by clicking the link at the left.  She has activities posted for you to enjoy!
 
Science - On Monday Aiden I showed us his seedlings he has started for his garden.  He planted those seeds. Learn how seeds spread by reading and completing the activities in Science Spin Messy Eater  Some of it is gross, you will love it!
 
See you in Zoom at 10!  Do your best! I miss you!

Tuesday April 14, 2020 Learning Plan

Good morning!  For those who shared yesterday's Zoom with me, I am still having trouble with my camera.  I will continue to work on it.  Please join me for a story  Zoom #5 at 2PM
 
Reading - Read on your own for 30 minutes each morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon.  Mrs. DeSloover has added level 2B activities to her page.  Check out you page by clicking the link on the left.   You should continue working in the Reading and Language tabs on MobyMax. I added Foundational Skills so give that some time too.
 
Math - Please continue your work under the Math tab on MobyMax.  The work is chosen just for you.  Take your time and try your best.
 
PE - Head over to Mr. Linke's page by clicking his name on the left.  See what he has planned to get you moving today.
 
Science & Music -  Learn about sound by reading and completing the activites posted on Scholastic Learn at Home.  Scroll to week 1 Day 3 Physical Science - Sound and Music  Notice that vibration is needed for sound. Perhaps you can make your own instrument and your own music today.  Your family may want you to do that outside. :-)  Learn more and get some ideas from this video playlist Learn About Sound - Nat Geo Kids
 
Have a great day!  See you at 2 to visit and hear a story!