Learning about animal habitats

We began learning about how and where different kinds of animals live. We started with hippos, which means 'river horse'. We painted their habitats which are rivers with a muddy bottom. Hippos can hold their breath for up to 10 minutes. Ask your child which animal the hippo is most closely related to.

Taking AR tests with the Mobile Laptop Lab

Our 5th grade buddies helped us read an Accelerated Reading book and take the test on it. We used the new Mobile Laptop computers. Our whole class could take tests at the same time. It was awesome!

Columbus Day

In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue.
With three ships over the sea - ah
The Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria!

We made Columbus Day hats.

Making 'My Plate' Nutrition Charts

As part of the Dragon Gets By story in our reading books, we learned about proper nutrition. The myplate.gov website helped us learn about the proper things to eat to stay healthy. The students were divided into groups and used newspaper adds to correctly identify the section each kind of food would go into. We learned that most of our diets should be filled with vegetables and fruits. The next biggest section is grains, then dairy. The smallest section was proteins. There is no longer a sections for fats. By-the-way Dragon chose all of his food from the fats food group. Bad choice! Great story, fun activity!

Grow True, Grow Proud, Grow Strong

As our Back-to-School celebration and to launch our theme for the year, we had a fun assembly. We unveiled a Jefferson tree which will change throughout the year. We watched a slide show of the teachers and staff showing how we have grown since we were children. We explained that all living things need water to grow. The Pocatello Fire Department came and watered the students to help them grow. I predict a super year of growing true, growing proud and growing strong.

A Royal Welcome to Second Grade

The first day of school was great.  We read a awesome book called King Bidgood's in the Bathtub and did a writing activity.  We played Purple Stew which helped us get to know each other.  We did a math activity with patterning.  A highlight of the day was our Royal Tea Party (minus the tea).  Next week we will be reading a book called Dragon Gets By which focuses on nutrition.  Super class!

Having a Royal Tea Party

Meet and Greet

Hey Kids, I'd love to meet you!  Come to Jefferson on Wednesday night, August 31 between 6 and 7 p.m. and choose your desk, check out our room and help me figure out what bus you take home from school.  I hope to see you there!  M. Commons