15 minutes...

So today, I was going over the daily schedule with my class and mentioned "then you will have your 15 minute recess..." all of a sudden one of my students yells out "hey! 15 minutes could save you 50% or more on car insurance!!"

It's moments like these that make my job worth while! :)

2nd Graders Are Experts!

My students just finished their non-fiction writing unit. Their task was to complete an "expert book" where they teach someone about something they're an expert on. They had to include a table of contents, glossary, fun facts, pictures, etc. Today we had our publishing party where students walked around, read each other's books, and wrote compliments to each other :)

The books turned out amazing! However, amidst all these lovely books and the stacks of books about Pokemon and cats, there were some hidden gems ;) 

Here's some expert advice from my lovely 2nd graders. Take notes. 

Did you know that when you get to know worms they could be "really nice?" I need to start hangin' out with more worms!

Cheerleaders save friendships!

Caution: do not feed fish to cat, or it will die! 

It wouldn't be a writing unit with out my one student writing about vacuums and "hepa filters." Seriously, this child knows more about vacuums than I do!! (He recommends the Shark Rotator Lift Away... "It's apparently the best vacuum out there today" 

.... I think?

This student wrote his book all about cards (Pokemon, playing cards, etc.). Here he warns us to keep cards away from fire!

Go Hawks!

In November we had the pleasure of welcoming the Seattle Seahawks and Blitz (the hawk himself) visit McMicken! Let's just say the kids were VERY excited! #GoHawks!

Pumpkin Guts, Yuck!

I know it's almost Christmas, but I decided it's better late than never to post the hilarity that ensues at Halloween time. For our Halloween party, we did a pumpkin investigation, full of writing about our senses and the pumpkin, some measurement, estimation, and even feeling the guts inside! The kids' faces were priceless! 

What's different?

This child took the question a LITTLE too literally.... 😒

What's up doc?

So the school provides fresh fruit and vegetables for the kids' snacks every day. Today's veggies were a little TOO fresh ;) 

All About Me!

This week the students did an "All About Me" unit where we learned the stories of how they got their names, some of the languages they speak at home, and ended the unit with a poster that explains "All About Me." Here are some of the responses I received:

"I show others I care by...massaging them and cooking for them."........ massaging!?!

 This part is to write 3 "super-cool facts about yourself here!"
1. I know a lot about vacuums
2. I know a lot about iPods

...vacuums?!

Reading these posters was hilarious! We hung them up in the hallway for parents to see for curriculum night last night and they loved them! The kids loved coming to see everyone's posters up too! Curriculum night was a success and it's great to be settling into a routine with these kiddos. I'm also excited to welcome 4 new students to my room Monday for a total of 25 now :)