LANGUAGE ARTS:
 I hope to instill into each of my students the love and desire to read.  I try to promote all aspects of Language Arts such as listening, speaking, writing and reading.  My goal is to meet the individual needs of the children.  My Language Arts program includes:

reading groups spelling program printing/handwriting journals story writing large/small group discussions

phonics poetry experience charts book buddies themes large/small group activities

 MATHEMATICS:
 In room 8, math is an activity-based program that is sequenced to promote the development of  these concepts: 

number operations and concepts problem solving geometry estimating

time money measurement graphing

 Supplementary material will be introduced throughout the year.  My goal is to encourage students to understand and appreciate the role of mathematics in everyday life.
 

SOCIAL STUDIES:
 The topics for grade 2 are:

	Me and How I Change
	Families Now
	Community
	Communities in Canada

SCIENCE:
The topics for grade 2 are:

	Animal Growth and Change
	Liquids / Solids
	Position and Motion
	Air and Water in the Environment

HEALTH:
 The program I use is called Lions Quest.  The focus of the program is to create a healthy environment for children and teach them life and citizenship skills.  It encourages and  reinforces positive social behavior in children.  The 5 topics covered are: 

	Building a Social Community
	Growing As A Group
	Making Positive Decisions
	Growing Up Drug-Free
	Celebrating You and Me

SUGGESTIONS FOR PARENTS

	Focus on your child’s strengths.  All children, like adults, learn in different ways.
	Ask your children about their school day.
	Sign your child's agenda and help him or her to remember the routines of school and home.
	Encourage your child to read each day or read with them or to them each day.  Reading is enjoyable, but it is also hard work for children.  Provide your child with encouragement and praise.
	Maintain a regular bed time for children.  Learning is hard work and it is helpful if children come to school well rested and on time.
	Consider giving your children a book as a present. The Scholastic Book order brought home each month has good books and good bargains.
	Visit a library with your child routinely.
	Contact the teacher if you are concerned about your child’s progress.
	Sometimes homework may be given or work that is not completed sent home.  Please look in the agenda for my note regarding the work and support me in making sure that your child completes it and returns it.

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 Revised September, 2006