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! 


                                              

Common Core

A student and parent friendly way to explain Common Core Standards:
Common Core Checklists for Second Grade





Common Core Kids is a blog made especially for parents. You can find ideas and activities that may help your child better understand a concept or enrich a child who is ready to dig deeper. The ideas and activities are aligned with Common Core Standards.

Websites

1.  AR Book Levels   -  Not sure about the level of a personal book or public library book?  Use this site to help you find the answer.

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


We use this site all the time in the classroom and computer lab!


3.  School Website:  http://parkwood.nc.oce.schoolinsites.com/