dchapman
Dare Elementary Second Grade Teacher
                      Welcome to Mrs. Chapman’s Second Grade Classroom


What a super school year!  Have a great summer!
















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Second grade is a year of great growth. This year, the children build upon the skills they have already developed, master new material and learn many new skills.  My primary goal is to encourage creative thoughts; build enthusiasm for speaking, reading, and writing; and to promote self-direction and decision- making. We will work on developing study skills that will help them as they become more independent learners. Lots of activity-centered practice is an integral part of our classroom.  Let’s work together to give your child the best education possible. The time and effort spent working at home is always reflected in a child's school performance.  I am excited to serve as your child’s teacher this year.  Always celebrate your child’s achievements, no matter how small they may seem.  Each step in the right direction brings forth positive and continual learning.

Classroom phone number   -  890-5074
My email   -   dchapman@ycsd.york.va.us

Resource Schedule - Rotating Basis             

Lunch Time 11:40 – 12:10                         

Library    =    1 
Music      =    2
P. E.       =    3
Art         =    4


Our Routine:

Daily Work Folder (bright orange), Spelling Journal (green dot), and Agenda will go home with your child each day and back to school the following day. Spelling Journals will not go home on Friday.


Spelling Word Program for Mrs. Chapman’s Class:

All spelling homework should be completed in the green spelling journal.
The spelling journal should be brought to school everyday.

MONDAY:  ABC Order - First write your spelling words in a list.  Then write them again in alphabetical order.

TUESDAY:  Free Choice *Choose one “Free Choice” option below.

WEDNESDAY  Sentences, Please!  Write sentences using each of your spelling words.  You may use more than one word in a sentence, but you must write at least 6 sentences.

THURSDAY:  Free Choice * Choose one “Free Choice” option below.

FRIDAY:  Spelling Test

*Free Choice Options:
1.        Choo-Choo Words - Write the entire list end-to-end as one long word, using different colors of crayon or ink for different words.

2.       Story words - Write a short story using all your words.

3.       Rainbow Words - Write your words in three colors.

4.       Vowel Circle - Write each of your spelling words in a list then go back and circle all of the vowels in your words. (vowels are a e i o u and sometimes y)

5.       Bubble Letters – Write each of your spelling words in bubble letters.  After you have finished, color your words with crayon or colored pencils.

6.       Colorful Words – Write each of your spelling words using a different colored pencil or crayon.

7.       Hidden Words – Draw a picture and write your spelling words in the picture.  Try to hide the words!

8.       Spelling Shapes – Count your spelling words.  Draw one shape for each word.  Then write your spelling words inside each of the shapes.

*Please check for papers in the Daily Work Folder (orange) and homework in agendas on a daily basis. 


*Be sure your child wears proper shoes to P.E. 


*Remember to send a written note if there is a change in how your child will get home.  A phone call is not sufficient per school policy. Thank you for you assistance in this matter.

My Quia activities and quizzes
Geography and Map Skills Handbook (Pop-up)
http://www.quia.com/cz/114573.html
I Can Do Word Problems
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1146748.html
Addition and Subtraction Strategies
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1151955.html
Everyday Math Hangman
http://www.quia.com/hm/354398.html
American Indians
http://www.quia.com/jg/1229523.html
Fractions
http://www.quia.com/hm/375622.html
Time Order Game
http://www.quia.com/rd/76234.html
Place Value 1
http://www.quia.com/rr/297181.html
Calendar Quiz
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1218717.html
Calendar Activity
http://www.quia.com/cb/265707.html
Calendar Challenge
http://www.quia.com/cb/265708.html
China - grade 2
http://www.quia.com/jg/1270230.html
Meet Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://www.quia.com/rr/297182.html
2nd Grade First Quarter Math Review
http://www.quia.com/cb/266248.html
2nd Grade First Quarter Math Review
http://www.quia.com/cb/266249.html
1/4 one-fourth
http://www.quia.com/jg/1271833.html
Columns of Time
http://www.quia.com/cm/173180.html
Double Digit Addition
http://www.quia.com/jg/1271834.html
Weather Word Search
http://www.quia.com/jg/1271835.html
E1 Addition and Subtraction
http://www.quia.com/cb/283872.html
Money and Whole Number Jeopardy
http://www.quia.com/cb/283860.html
Money
http://www.quia.com/jg/1319651.html
Counting Change
http://www.quia.com/jg/1319638.html
Counting Money
http://www.quia.com/rr/317697.html
Math--Q1 Money
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1324115.html
Counting Money
http://www.quia.com/rr/325437.html
Plant term hangman
http://www.quia.com/hm/403554.html
Useful links
Last updated  2009/07/14 09:18:09 PDTHits  1384