Week 2 - Animals Assignment

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Hi students, parents, and guardians! This week we will be focusing on animal classification! This will prepare us for our trip to the zoo on Friday. Parents, your child will be able to identify animals from each of the five categories of vertebrates and group them accordingly. In class we have started to make a poster for each of the five categories, which include mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and birds. For homework I want each student to bring in 2 pictures of an animal in each of the five categories, so all together you will have 10 different pictures of animals. 

Another activity I would like you all to do is to tell the class what your favorite animal is. I would like a few sentences describing this animal and for you to draw a picture of it as well.
Questions to focus on include:
- What category does this animal go in? 
- Where does this animal live?
- What does this animal eat?
- Can you have this animal as a pet?
- Fun facts?

Below is a website that has printable zoo animal worksheets. These are just for fun. Enjoy!

• Zoo Animals

http://bogglesworldesl.com/wordsearches.htm

Reminder students! Don't forget to do...

- Animal description

- Animal drawing

- 10 pictures for poster

If their are an questions, comments, or concerns feel free to contact me. My email is ayakubo1@kent.edu

- Ms. Y

Week 1 - Spelling Homework Assignment

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Hello students, parents, and guardians! In class this week, we are focusing on spelling. On Monday each student received a list of words to learn by the end of the week. During class, we practiced writing words out on the board and saying them verbally. We also learned some basic rules to spelling. Throughout this week, we will continue to practice our spelling. For homework, I want each student to sit with their parent, guardian or older sibling and practice spelling the words on the list they received. I will also provide additional practice sheets and activities for your child to use.

I want you all to think about a few things as you go over the list of words:
- What did I do to help me study?
- Did I use the apps or websites Ms. Y gave me?
- What can I improve on for next week?

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, don't hesitate to contact me!


- Ms. Y

Websites
~ http://www.k5learning.com/worksheets/vocabulary/2nd-grade-spelling-challenge-2.pdf
This link provides a vocabulary and spelling worksheet and the answers are provided
~ http://www.spelling-words-well.com/2nd-grade-spelling-words.html
This website is full of games and worksheets related to spelling. Enjoy!
~ http://www.k5learning.com/worksheets/vocabulary/2nd-grade-spelling-words-1.pdf
This link is a spelling worksheet and includes an answer sheet as well.

Apps to help with spelling
~ Kids Spelling Games - FREE
~ ABCmouse.com - Early Learning Academy

https://www.pinterest.com/aphardy/spelling/

Welcome Class!

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Hello students, parents, and guardians! Welcome to Ms. Yakubowski's class blog! My name is Anna Yakubowski or as your child may call me, Miss Yakubowski or Miss Y. I am your child's second grade teacher at Westwood Elementary. This blog will include all things students and parents need to know for this school year. It will also be available at any time for students and parents to use throughout the year. This blog is a great tool for all of you to see what is going on in the classroom or post questions you may have for me! I will post activities, discussions, and videos to help with the lessons I will teach in class. This blog will be a great resource for your child to use in the classroom and outside the classroom as well. I will check this blog daily and comment back to everyone as soon as possible! If you or your child has any questions, do not hesitate to post them on the blog. If you are not comfortable doing that, you can contact me through my email at ayakubo1@kent.edu. Thank you and I look forward to a great school year with your children!