Second Grade

Where all the students love Writing, Reading, Mathematics, Spanish, Science, Media Center, Computers, and Art!

Computer Problems?

One day at my internship the students were going to cycle and on this day it happened to be computers! When we first arrived the children were so excited to finish a mini project they were working on, and as for me, I was so excited to see them at one of their cycles! I felt as if I was going to be helpful to those who had questions because everything seemed easy enough and the programs they were using were familiar to me. However, this was not the case at all. One of the students had called me over to see if I was capable of copying and pasting a picture that wouldn't load. I attempted to help, but after ten minutes another student came over, and well lets just say he had better results than I did. I guess second graders are smarter than a "high schooler!"

Two Different Worlds... Second Grade

Creativity And Children!

In every grade level in an elementary school, there will always be creativity! Creativity is not only found within the classroom, but also on the walls--from paintings and drawings the students have created to even paintings outside the nurses office and computer room. Creativity is in every inch of the school! In order for school to be a fun and welcoming environment, I have realized the best way to do such so is by allowing the inner child to come out from inside of you! Children love crayons and paint; it astonishes me how every child tries their hardest to finish art projects and pays most attention in art class. It is always the most fun when we are given the opportunity to create drawings to describe who we are or express a particular thing.

Love At First Sight!

Throughout my time at McKenzie School I have visited different Kindergartens, yet I have never been able to visit different grade levels. However, this week everything changed! I was given the privilege to work in a different classroom and most importantly a different grade level! Second Graders! During this week I was thrilled to analyze a different atmosphere; the students themselves were much more mature which astonished me. They were already reading books on their own and learning about science and other subjects. My Kindergartners were just beginning to learn how to read complete sentences, while the second graders were already so mature. Also, they were not as hyper; however, they were a little energetic at times. The classroom set up had also changed; there were no longer tables, but desks for each student. There were not as many posters hanging, but much of the students crafts were on display. The students were extremely polite when they saw me and I think I might have fallen in love all over again....

Smart Boards?

During the early 2000s when I attended Kindergarten there were no smart boards, yet in this generation everything revolves around electronics, and I honestly don't know how we even made it without computers or even smart boards! When using smart boards in a classroom teachers are able to go along with the students in their workbooks while the workbook pages are projected on a screen. Using a special marker, teachers are able to fill in blanks, write letters or numbers down, and most importantly demonstrate to the students all that needs to be completed! Life has definitely changed, but in this case it has only progressed by producing a diverse and better learning atmosphere.

Read Across America Week!

This week was above all, the most exciting week for students, teachers, and even parents! To begin some days this week, the students and staff had to wear shirts with words on them in honor of Read Across America. Also on the same day the Kindergarten classes all gathered out in the hall to have ten minutes of reading, and throughout this whole week the parents of the students were allowed to read to the students! Each day of the week had its own tiny festivities from creating Cat and the Hat paper hats to actually seeing Cat and the Hat in person. Every event that took place kept the students entertained and moreover, intrigued to read a little more!

Quote Of The Week

"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."
- William Arthur Ward