Welcome back! Grade 2 has been busy since the beginning of the new semester - getting used to school routines again and starting a new POI, titled A Sense of Europe. We started off the POI by examining a map of Europe and discussing the various countries were familiar with or have visited. Did you know there are 42 countries in Europe? Grade 2 then examined the different parts of a map (title, symbol, legend, scale, and compass) and how they help us. Today we had a quick discussion about European architecture and domes. The class then had a chance to design their own city scene inspired by photographs from Italy, Germany, Russia, and Greece. Like architects, the art project required Grade 2 to follow certain steps and use tools such as a ruler to be precise. The finished projects will be on display outside the classroom next week.
In Mathematics we have begun to learn our 2, 3, and 4 multiplication tables through the use of strategies such as skip-counting, drawing pictures, and using dot paper. We have even learned some songs and a rap to make the learning process fun. We were so loud that the Grade 1 class came to hear us sing the 2s. Grade 2 is quickly learning that with multiplication, consistent practice is important!
Have a great weekend and kind regards,
Ms. Christine Aberley
