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Vincent Van Gogh- The Starry Night By Richard Thomson

This book tells the background story about the world wide popular art piece known as "The Starry Night" painted by Vincent Van Gogh. Students will learn several facts and interesting features of the painting. They can then create their own recreation of The Starry Night using various methods of painting and media.

Thomson, R. (1997). Vincent van Gogh: The Starry night. Retrieved from, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/vincent-van-gogh-richard-thomson/1114801569/2675165340520?st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_Marketplace+Shopping+Media_00000000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP67945

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The Dot By Peter Reynolds

This book tells a story about a girl named Vashti that is stuck with a blank piece of paper in front of her and art class is over. She claims that she can't draw, until her teacher tells her to "just make a mark and see where it takes her." Vashti draws one single dot on her paper and soon her artwork becomes very popular and inspiring to others to be creative. This book encourages students to use their imagination and express themselves through art. The students can then create their own "Dot' picture.
Reynolds, P. H. (2016). The Dot (Creatrilogy). Retrieved from
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/825377.The_Dot

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There's A Map on My Lap! By Tish Rabe

This Cat in the Hat series book introduces the concept of maps. The maps include the different kinds such as city, state, world, topographic, temperature, etc. There are also several formats of maps such as flat, globe, and atlas, as well as the tools we use to read maps (symbols, scales, grids, compasses, etc.). This book is written in a humorous way and shares funny and interesting facts about each area they use as examples.

Fisher, J. (2015, February 23). Life skills for kids: Money management, map skills & healthy behaviors. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Edventures With Kids, http://www.kcedventures.com/blog/life-skills-for-kids-money-management-map-skills-healthy-behaviors

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Where does your food go? By Wiley Blevins

This is book shows how the digestive system works and shows the process of how food travels through your stomach and into your intestines. This book is a good source of factual information and images to help students make connections to common questions they have about our digestive system and overall health.

Blevins, W. Where does your food go? Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Schol, http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/where-does-your-food-go#cart/cleanup

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Stellaluna By Janell Cannon

This book is about a baby bat that get separated from his mother and lands in a nest of birds. Stella ends up living with the birds and having to adapt to the different life style. She eventually flies away from the birds and is able to find her mother in the end. This book can be used as a good activity to teach students about the differences between bats and birds.

Readworks.org. (2015). Paired Text Questions: Stellaluna & “All About Bats.” Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Read Works- A Solution to Reading Comprehension,
http://www.readworks.org/lessons/grade1/stellaluna/paired-text-questions

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Who was? Series

This series of short stories includes several biographies on famous historians. The students will be able to learn new facts and information on important people that have shaped our history of the world.

Jones, R. (2014, November 17). Favorite Nonfiction Series Books {for K-5th grades}. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from This Reading Mama,
http://thisreadingmama.com/nonfiction-series-books-k-5/

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A Place for Zero by Angeline Sparagna
This books is about Zero a lonley digit that is trying to find his place. The books takes you through Zero's journey to discover his place (place value) with humor that catches the students attention. This book can be used to to teach students about place value, number sense, and multiplication.

Charlesbridge, & Sparagna LoPresti, A. (2016). A place for Zero. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from https://www.charlesbridge.com/products/a-place-for-zero?utm_campaign=Pinterest%20Buy%20Button&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Pinterest&utm_content=pinterest-buy-button-185569917-378b-4123-9034-b1526d5e5702

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By: Angeline Sparagna LoPresti / Illustrated by: Phyllis Hornung What's a digit to do? Zero is lonely in Digitaria. He can't play Addemup with the other numbers, because he has nothing to add. Join Zero as he goes on a journey to discover his place.

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How Many Jelly Beans? By Andrea Menotti

This book is about a girl named Emma and Aiden and they are asked how many jelly beans they would like. They start off with a small amount of ten then gradually get bigger, twenty, twenty-five. suddenly it becomes a competition between the two. When Aiden wants fifty then Emma wants seventy-five. Soon they are asking for hundreds and then thousands of jelly beans. Finally, the two decide on a million jelly beans and the book includes a fold out illustration showing the million jelly beans. This book is a fun and engaging way to teach students about counting by multiples, time, measurement, and other basic number concepts.
Menotti, A. (2012). Good Reads. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from How Many Jelly Beans?,
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13158991-how-many-jelly-beans

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Guest Speaker- Nurse

I will have the school nurse come in and talk about the importance of washing your hands and helping to prevent spreading germs. The students will all be given glitter in their hands, then asked to go around the room giving their peers a hand shake. After a few minutes the students will stop and reflect as a class, and share what they learned about germs spreading, what they should do to prevent getting sick, etc.

Mariah. (2015, September 7). Glitter Germs Activity for Kids. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from The Simple Parent,
http://thesimpleparent.com/glitter-germs-activity-for-kids/

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Math Playground Website

This website has several different math games, puzzles, and letter/word recognition for students in 2nd grade to make learning math concepts fun and interactive. The site includes topics such as money, clocks, addition, subtractions, place value, graphs, patterns, and word problems.

Games for Second Grade. (2016). Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Math Playground,
http://www.mathplayground.com/grade_2_games.html

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St. Louis Art Museum Website

The students can explore through the art museum website and find the different exhibits currently being featured at the museum and research the different famous artist and their pieces they can see.

This can be used as a virtual field trip experience for students since it may not be practical to take a trip to St. Louis.

Saint Louis Art Museum. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from http://www.slam.org/

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Field Trip
I will have the class take a field trip to the local History Museum or City Hall building to learn about their city government and the towns history. The students should discuss the different pieces of history and landmarks they are familiar with around their town.

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Arts/ Technology: role play, simulations, drama

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MLS.ELA.R2.C.2.b. Read, infer, and draw conclusions to identify the elements of dialogue and use them in informal plays.

MLS.PP.1a.2. Tell stories through role play, imitation, and recreating dialogue.

The students will each have a role of a different character from the book "The Three Little Pigs." Students will tell the story using dialogue and recreating the actions to go along with the words. Props can also be used to help the students get more into acting out their character.

Reader’s Theater Worksheets-Three little pigs reader’s theater. (2013, June 13). Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Have Fun Teaching,
https://www.havefunteaching.com/worksheets/reading-worksheets/readers-theater-worksheets/three-little-pigs-readers-theater/

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MLS.ELA.SL.2.A.2. a. Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies in formal and informal settings by demonstrating active listening, according to classroom expectations.

MLS. ART. Product Performance.
2. Develop and apply instrumental music skills to perform and communicate through the arts. Echo short rhythmic patters on rhythm instruments and/or body percussion.

Students will explore with making sounds and learn about how we can make different sounds by blowing through various objects. The students will make a wind pipe or other instrumental project using materials such as straws, tape, toilet paper rolls, rubber bands, bottles, beads, etc.

Kate. (2013, January 14). Wind Pipe. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Laughing Kids Learn,
http://laughingkidslearn.com/wind-pipe-instrument

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MLS.ELA.2  . Develop an understanding of vocabulary by distinguishing meaning among closely related verbs and adjectives.

MLS.HME.2.A. Identify healthy food choices.

I will read the students a story about a "Scrumptious Salad." Throughout the story it uses verbs and adjectives to describe what vegetables and toppings are in the healthy salad. The students will then look back at the story and identify the adjectives and verbs by circling them. They will then create their own Salad recipe and describe the contents as a writing piece, in addition to making their own visual model of their salad.

Nicole. (2012, March 03). Yummy, Yummy, Salads! Nutrition Unit. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Today in Second Grade,
http://todayinsecondgrade.blogspot.ca/search/label/Nutrition%20Unit

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Good Morning Fellow Bloggers,

Yes, it's been a while! Oh, the joys of report cards and end of term. Now that it's all done and Spring Break has begun, I have more time to dedicate to myself, my family and friends, and my blogging buddies!

So here I am with a brand new post!

I forgot to mention that I have a wonderful student-teacher, who is confidant, assertive and takes initiative! She helped me create the little Smart Board story, I'm about to share with all of you (GRATIS!) and carried out this lesson with the kiddies!!

The lesson began with a Smart Board story about a Scrumptious Salad.

Our mini-lesson emphasized the use of contractions (as my kiddies have learned about this concept) and the use of adjectives.

After Ms. Amanda (S.T.) read the story to the kiddies, she went back to each page and looked for contractions and adjectives. The students circled the adjectives and drew an arrow to the words they were describing.

Finally, when we returned to class, the kiddies came up with their own salad recipes!

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I am working on some new units and can't wait to tell you all about them!

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Good Morning Fellow Bloggers, Yes, it's been a while! Oh, the joys of report cards and end of term. Now that it's all done and Spring Break has begun, I have more time to dedicate to myself, my family and friends, and my blogging buddies! So here I am with a brand new post!

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MLS.ELA.SL.4.A.2.a. Speak clearly, audibly and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by explaining a topic, while maintaining eye contact with audience.

MLS. FIS. 2.B. Identify the cause and effect of ones actions on others.

This activity uses a graphic organizer to teach students about making good choices and helps them understand the importance of their safety. The students are asked to cut and paste the choices under the correct section, distinguishing between a good or poor choice.

Giraffe, M. (2015, March 01). How to tackle Tattling in the classroom. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Miss Giraffe’s Class,
http://missgiraffesclass.blogspot.com/2015/01/how-to-tackle-tattling-in-classroom.html

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MLS. ELA.SL.3.A.2.a, Speak clearly and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: a. taking turns in discussion with a shoulder partner, according to classroom expectations

MLS.M.B2. Use place value understanding of operations to add and subtract. demonstrate fluency with addition and subtraction within 100.

This activity can be used as a pair partner learning activity to learn new math concepts such as addition and subtraction. The students are given a card with a visual representation or example and then they are asked to solve the word problem or number sentence by finding the matching card another student has.

Candler, L. Solve ’n Switch. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Teacher, https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Laura-Candler/Type-of-Resource/Cooperative-Learning/Category/Math-Games-219346

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MLS.ELA.SL.1.A.2.b.  Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies in formal and informal settings by following three-step instructions, according to classroom expectations.

MLS.GM. B.2. Measure and estimate lengths in standard units. measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools.

These math stations can be used to teach students about measurement and weight of objects. The templates are editable and teachers can create their stations with examples and activities related to finding the mass and height of objects or how to use different tools to measure objects. Students are able to work through each station as a hands on real world experience to practice the concept of measurement and weight.

Candler, L. (2015, April 22). Math stations (with Editable Templates). Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Teachers Pay Teachers,
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Stations-with-Editable-Templates-1823803

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MLS.ELA.W.2.B.2.ab. Write informative/ explanatory texts that: a. introduce a topic or text being studied, using complete sentences, use facts and definitions to develop points in generating paragraphs

MLS.SS.3a.A2. Compare the culture and people in our community across multiple time periods.

The students will learn about famous Americans that have impacted our history. They will read Biographies about famous Historians, and create a timeline based on what they have learned from the biography of their lives. They will then think about the major stages and changes they have gone through in their own lives, and then create their own timeline based on the past, present, and future of their lives.

Holly. (2011, October 08). Happy Lucky 13th Follower Freebie. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Crisscross Applesauce In First Grade, http://crisscrossapplesauceinfirstgrade.blogspot.ca/2011/10/happy-lucky-13th-follower-freebie.html

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MLS.ELA.W.3.A.2.d. Apply research process to gather evidence from available sources, literary and informational.

NCSS.2  Time, continuity, and change- knowledge and understanding of the past enable us to analyze the causes and consequences of events and developments, and to place these in the context of the institutions, values and beliefs of the periods in which they took place. Study of the past makes us aware of the ways in which human beings have viewed themselves, their societies and the wider world at different periods of time.

The students will learn about comparing the world long ago with how things have changed over time and how the world is today. This activity makes students think about the ways technology and advancements to items such as a telephone have changed, they are then able to compare what the telephone looks like today and write a sentence to explain this change. This activity teaches students the history of our world and builds on their ability to make comparisons, as well as relate to current events.

Jessica. (2016, July 11). Long Ago & Now Social Studies Unit. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from What I Have Learned,
https://www.whatihavelearnedteaching.com/long-ago-now-social-studies-unit/?pp=1

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PBS Parents Website

This website has a variety of science games and activities for 2nd graders to help students develop science skills and an interest in science.

PBS Parents. (2012, July 6). Science games for 1st grade & 2nd grade. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from PBS Parents, http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/science/games/first-second/

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar By Eric Carle

This popular children's book can be used to teach students about the importance of eating healthy and the consequences and effects junk food has on our body. In the book the caterpillar goes through a series of eating multiple different fruits but he is still hungry, so he eats a bunch of junk food and he gets a stomachache. He then eats a leaf and feels much better. The story shows how the caterpillar has grown over time after eating all the food and then eventually turns into a beautiful butterfly.

Puffin Books (2012, February 13). Eric Carle reads the very hungry caterpillar Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkYmvxP0AJI

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National Geographic Kids Readers

These short books have real images, photographs, and facts relating to several different science concepts.

Jones, R. (2014, November 17). This Reading Mama. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Favorite Nonfiction Series Books {for K-5th grades},
http://thisreadingmama.com/nonfiction-series-books-k-5/

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MLS.ELA..R.3.A.2.b. Read, infer, and draw conclusions to demonstrate understanding by locating facts to answer and/or ask questions.

MLS.2LS2.C.1 Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular ecosystem some organisms--based on structural adaptations or behaviors can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot.

Students will use the colored Venn Diagram to sort the different animal figures based on their habitats. The green circle represents grass and land animals. The blue circle is the ocean and arctic animals. The yellow section to show the animals that can live in both habitats. Students will then explain why they categorized each animal in the particular circle. They can discuss what adaptations and other important factors/characteristics these animals have that allows them to live in their habitat.

DB, D. (2016, March 15). Mom Inspired Life. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Sorting Animals Venn Diagram Activity, http://mominspiredlife.com/sorting-animals-venn-diagram-activity/

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MLS.ELA..SL.3.A.2.a. Speak clearly and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by taking turns in discussion with a shoulder partner, according to classroom expectations.

MLS. 2.PS1.A.1. Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Give students a variety of objects and they should plan an investigation to classify the materials based on their observable properties, as a solid, liquid, or gas. Students should then have a discussion with their groups to share and explain why they think each object is identified as that type of matter.

Keegan, L. (2014, February 7). Sorting by properties - size, texture, color, shape, weight. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Teachers Pay Teachers,
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sorting-by-Properties-Size-Texture-Color-Shape-Weight-1102316

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Science: Academic Vocabulary and Language

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MLS.ELA.R.1.B.2.h. Develop an understanding of Vocabulary by using conversational, general academic, and domain specific words and phrases.

NGSS.2-LS4.D. There are many different kinds of living things in any area, and they exist in different places on land and in water.

The students will learn about the vocabulary related to animals and the different habitats they live in. We will discuss their adaptations and other characteristics commonly found in each habitat. The students will then do the sorting activity and place the animals in the correct category of Ocean, Forest, and Arctic habitats. They will then write about the characteristics of the animals that are important for each habitat.

missllewellynsclass. (2012, September 20). Animal Habitats. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Mrs. LLewellyn’s Kindergarten Class Blog,
http://missllewellynskindergartenclass.blogspot.ca/2012/05/animal-habitats.html

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MLS.ELA.W.1.A.2.a. Brainstorming and recording key ideas using a graphic organizer.

NCTM. Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems. Use multiple model to develop initial understanding of place value and the base ten number system.

A frayer model can be used as a graphic organizer for students to understand the different ways to show a number. The students will have the topic written in the middle bubble, then the different ways of writing numbers in the remaining 5 boxes. There will be number cards placed at each table around the room, and students are to walk around recording each way to represent the number given. For example, if the number is 5, they should draw a picture using base ten blocks to represent the number, likewise for how many tens and ones, the standard form, and the number written in word form, as well as the numbers that are more/less than it.

Reed, C. (2013, February 17). 1st Grade Place Value. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Brown Bag Teacher,
http://brownbagteacher.com/you-can-call-me-sergeant-cadet-place/

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MLS.ELA.L.1.B.2. d. In written text capitalize weeks, days, months, holidays, abbreviated titles of people, cities, and states.

MLS.SS. 5.B.2. Name and locate the regions in your community, name and locate regions of the world.

The students will learn about their home, city, state, country, continent and planet. They will then create this booklet that includes writing, drawing, and coloring to learn more about their world. This activity helps students to understand the world around them and make personal connections based on their research.

Creations, J. (2012, August 30). My World book by Johnson Creations. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Teachers Pay Teachers,
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/My-World-Book-By-Johnson-Creations-315089

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MLS.ELA.SL.4.A.2.c. Speak clearly, audibly and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by using academic language and conventions.

MLS.FIS, E.2. Identify the major components and functions of the cardio-respiratory system. Name the major functions of the cardio-respiratory system.

Students will work in groups to use materials such as a marshmallow and toothpick to determine how the heart beats. This activity is an engaging and fun way to learn about the cardio respiratory system. Students will have a discussion with peers at their tables and identify the major components and functions of the cardio-respiratory system.

McFadyen, P. (2015, January 16). Science: Watching A beating heart. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from Growing Grade by Grade,
http://growinggradebygrade.blogspot.com/2015/01/science-watching-beating-heart.html

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MLS.ELA. RF.4.A.2.a. Read appropriate texts with fluency (rate, accuracy, expression, appropriate phrasing) with purpose and for comprehension a. use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary
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MLS. IC.2.A.2. Listen to a story and act out the story in dramatic play.

This activity has the students practice their reading and fluency skills to participate in a readers theater on"The Gingerbread Man at Christmas." The students are encouraged to get into their character and make the story fun and engaging.

Manchola, P. (2015, December 5). "Christmas play readers’ theater: The Gingerbread Man”. Retrieved November 29, 2016, from The Best of Teacher Entreprenuer Marketing Cooperative,
http://thebestofteacherentrepreneursmarketingcooperative.net/free-language-arts-lesson-christmas-play-readers-theater-the-gingerbread-man/