Jenny+Kerola

These are a few lessons I created to use with my second graders.

1. The lesson linked below is an introduction to the -ick word family that would be part of our word study program. In the past, I have done something similar in a pocket chart where I was manipulating cards. Now, my students are much more attentive because the lesson is interactive. It allows for increased student participation.



2. This is also an introductory lesson meant to build background knowledge on some vocabulary for an upcoming unit on our community. In the past, I have had children complete the table independently by placing a sticker in the right column. This allows me to get a quick feeling of where the class is at and what to focus on. Also, we would normally fill out the graphic organizers on chart paper as a class. Doing this lesson on the SMART Board allows for more differentiation because I can vary the levels of individual vs. whole group participation.



3. Each day we do ten minute math as part of the Investigations math program. This is an alternative way to do a routine called What time is it? Without the Smart Board, the kids have an analog clock. Their partner says, "What time is it?" and they are told a time to show on their clock. This routine is done numerous times throughout the year and gets boring to many kids. This SMART board lesson is a fun way to get them interested again because I included a few games on time from the Internet.



4. This is another Investigations math routine called Today's Number. Normally, students record on a sheet of paper as many ways as they can to make Today's Number. With this lesson, they get to roll two dice and then figure out how many more they would need to make 20. This gives them practice adding three addends.