Zoo!!!

Today the second graders got to go on a field trip to the zoo. They have been looking forward to this day for a long time:) I was so excited to watch their faces throughout the day as they beamed with excitement! We have been studying animal classification, and they were so excited to see some of the animals we have been studying. Watching students connect the information they have learned to a hands-on experience is one of the most amazing and rewarding feelings. Their enthusiasm for learning today truly warmed my heart. I can now safely say, have the best job in the world:) 

(not to mention the weather was also PERFECT today!) 

There's a WHAT in your WHAT?!

In honor of the great Dr. Seuss we read the story There's a Wocket in My Pocket! I then gave students a chance to make their own rhymes. 

And then there's this one... 

Excuse me... What's in your lock?! Haha oops! I guess rhyming can be dangerous sometimes. 

2nd Graders Change the World!

After spending a few weeks studying famous African Americans in history for Black History Month, I allowed my students to decide how THEY would want to change the world.

All very tangible, action-oriented changes! Hahaha 

This one is just too sweet!! 

And then...

In a perfect world, EVERYONE would get Pokemon and Mega Charzard:) 

Happy Lunar New Year!

As a second grade, we got to spend a few days teaching the students all about the lunar new year. The week even ended with a dragon parade and everything! 

Students lining up to give their "elders" their well wishes for the new year to get their lucky red envelopes:) it was very fun having the whole second grade walk up to you and wish you happiness, joy, wealth, and health! 

Last, but not least, I got to be the dragon in the parade! The students loved it! I spent most of my time, however, trying not to be trampled! 

To infinity and beyond!!

As we wrapped up our outer space GLAD unit a few weeks ago, my second graders got to become astronauts themselves and wrote about what they would do if they became an astronaut :) 

So adorable:) 

Honestly, if I went to space, I'd prob eat ice cream on Pluto too ;)