Skyping with Michigan Second Graders

Our second grade class is participating in a Global Read of Marty McGuire written by Kate Messner. We have learned that Marty is a third grader who would rather catch frogs than play princess, but she is persuaded to just do that in the class play.  We'll keep reading to find out what happens as she adds a "little magic" to her performance in The Frog Prince. Today we Skyped with Mrs.T's second graders in Michigan and were excited to share our thinking.  Our students had an opportunity to share news about their communities and schools.  They also shared predictions & asked questions about the characters and plot of Marty McGuire.  We look forward to Skyping again next week with a second grade class in Wisconsin.

Comparing & Contrasting Butterflies and Moths

Your children have been diligently working on their research and writing skills in science.  They have completed their insect reports and have written informational paragraphs to determine similarities and differences between butterflies and moths.  The emphasis for both writing projects was to use scientific vocabulary, factual information and strong editing skills.  I am very proud of their hard work as they wove through the steps of the Writing Process.  Your child's final drafts are proudly displayed in our classroom.
 The children chose one of their butterfly and moth comparisons and worked with a partner to create a mini slide show on our school iPads.  Please click on the link below to see and hear your child's voice as they share their learning.  Thank you Mrs. Klipfel for your expertise!

http://www.mrsklipfelstopteachingtips.blogspot.com/2013/10/butterflies-and-moths-for-past-few.html

Migrating to Mexico

Dear Families,
The last of the remaining twenty butterflies have been released and we wonder and hope if they will migrate safely to Mexico!  These last few weeks of warm weather will hopefully give them ample time to make their long journey.  It was amazing to watch the little caterpillars grow, grow, and grow each day.  Eventually each caterpillar formed a chrysalis and a week later twenty beautiful Painted Lady butterflies emerged! Your child was fascinated throughout this process and although we were happy to see them go through their metamorphic stages, it was a bittersweet good-bye.
Please take a moment to look at some of our photos.

Class of 2013- 2014