Parent Resources - ikeepbookmarks.com link

http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/PWE_Second_Grade/Parent_Resources


         

Growth Mindset

We recently discussed mindset at a professional development meeting.  I came across this parent resource and thought it was definitely worth sharing!  These are things that teachers are doing and saying at school. I believe that students will greatly benefit from hearing the same positive dialogue at home.  

What is growth mindset?  -Believing that intelligence is not fixed

(Click here for parent handout)

Sarah Gardner has made a useful handout that explains growth mindset very clearly.  
She explains how parents can:
1) Talk about it
2) Praise the process 
3) Tell your child that the brain can grow
4) Help your child change his/her dialogue
5) Encourage failure (learn to persevere)

School Supplies

2017-2018 Second Grade School Supplies:

1 inch heavy duty binder with clear cover

1 package of clear sheet protectors

1 zipper binder pouch

1 pencil box

4 packs of #2 pencils

1 Plastic Pronged 2 Pocket Folder

6 Composition Notebooks

2 Packs Wide Ruled Notebook Paper

1 Twelve Inch Ruler

2 packs of cap erasers

12 glue sticks

4 Boxes Crayons (24 count)

3 Pack Antibacterial Clorox Wipes

1 Pair Scissors

EXPO Markers

1 box tissues

Wish List – Any donations are greatly appreciated!! Extra Clorox Wipes, Tissues, Skinny EXPO Markers, Snack or Gallon Size Ziploc Bags, Light/Neon Colored Cardstock or Printer Paper

Word Study Resources

Your child's assigned list may change during the school year if he/she needs more or less of a challenge.

Lists and homework activity sheet link

Spelling City  - You do not have to print out the activities.  Your child may write which activity he/she completed in his/her homework binder.

A few resources used in class - Feel free to use for additional homework activities:
How Much is Your Word Worth?  (We use the green one.)
Rainbow Roll-N-Write
Sign Language Chart
Ghost Writing - You will need a white crayon and markers.  


                                         


 

Break Time Activities

Reading, Writing and Math Activities - from www.readingresource.net
for K-2 students - especially useful during winter and summer breaks

                                      

Reading Resources

Reading tips for Parents of Second Graders

Recommended Books

Decoding Strategies Poster - by Alicia Lochridge  www.firstgradefactory.blogspot.com
for K-2 students
This download includes a parent letter, poster and bookmarks. 

                                        

Fluency

Parents often ask me how to help their child improve his/her fluency.  The following document and activities will definitely help improve this skill!
What is Fluency? - document
Florida Center for Reading Research - Fluency Activities (1)
Florida Center for Reading Research - Fluency Activities (2)
One Breath Boxes 1-50 (for K-2 students) - by Donna Coleman
We will be using 1-50 and 300-600 in our classroom.  Students love the challenge of One Breath Boxes!