Our Class Store

One of the second grade goals in Math is for the kids to learn and understand the value of quarters and how many it takes to make a dollar. The kids earn money by bringing back their homework and their Cougar Care Packets and writing in their journals and completing Science and Social Studies books, etc. They keep their class money in a piggy bank taped to the front of their desks. Each month we have a class store. It is amazing to watch the kids plan through how much money that have and what they want to buy.  I love watching them figure out how to buy something for each member of their family. It is a hands-on way to prepare them for a real-world experience.  So, the next time you take them shopping, I encourage you, as a parent, to let them show you what they've learned.

Our Christmas Party

Each student brought 26 gifts to hand out to each of the kids in our class. We had decorated bags to collect the gifts in. It was so much fun to watch the joy on the kid's faces as they handed out their presents. We have really great, thoughtful kids in our class. Thanks parents for your great support! We have a wonderful class!

Making Gingerbread Houses

We have been working on patterning in Math.  I thought it might be a lot of fun to show patterning on Gingerbread houses. Grandma Barb came in and helped the kids decorate.  She is awesome and works so well with the kids!