So far, we are having a great week in 2nd grade! Today, we went to the bookfair. If you forgot your money, it's not too late. Bring it in tomorrow or Friday and you can still shop. This afternoon we read a nonfiction book together on the smartboard about how a mouse grows. We learned that when mice are born they cannot see or hear and do not have any fur! We wanted to learn a little more about mice because our Reading Street story for the week is an Animal Fantasy story about 3 friends that are mice. Today we created characters for an Animal Fantasy story that we are going to write!

This week and last week we have been learning about measurement. Last week, we learned about inches, practiced measuring objects using 1 inch color tiles, and made our own inch rulers. This week we have been learning how to measure using feet. Today we practiced estimating the length of objects in inches and feet. Tomorrow, we will learn about yardsticks. Our test over Measurement will be Wednesday, April 24.

 Last week our Star Student brought in one of his lego toys to show the class and two boys brought in small globes to go along with a poem we learned about globes.

We also had a student do her own research project! She made a poster of information about penguins, polar bears, dolphins, and sea lions and brought it in to share with the class. We really enjoyed reading her facts!