Second graders will explore many exciting units and grow as readers, writers and mathematicians. We will work together to foster personal responsibility, independence and academic growth in a supportive and caring classroom environment. In terms of instruction, grade 2student will be engaged in whole class lessons of inquiry. Concepts will be introduced and students will be encouraged to make personal connections to our topics. Curiosity will be stimulated by thoughtful questioning, discussions and research. Students will receive guided instruction, modelling techniques, skill practice and strategies that are based on the NAMC curriculum we support all students.Homework will be reading, math, and project for our social studies and science units throughout the year.