Mrs. Stocker's Legendary Mt. St. Helens Story!

Each year during our volcano study Mrs. Stocker visits 2nd grade to share her story on how she "survived the eruption of Mt. St. Helens!"  It's so fun for the students to hear from someone with first hand experience about an eruption that happened 300 miles away from her.  It goes to show just how powerful a volcanic eruption can be!  Mrs. Stocker is also a great story teller who completely pulls the kids in with her details.  Thank you so much Mrs. Stocker!  We love your visits!

We also got our volcanoes painted yesterday with our base color.  The students have really been enjoying volcano construction!

Area Robots

In math, the 2nd graders have been learning about area and perimeter.  Yesterday we made area robots.  The students created a robot on grid paper and then counted up the area for each body part.  I love how they all end up so unique to the student who created it!

Mystery Reader #10: A 3rd Grade Friend

"I know a lot of people.  I wear dresses.  I am goofy."  The students guessed without a doubt that this described their 3rd grade friend Ayla.

Ayla chose to read the book "Frederick" by Leo Lionni.  Thanks for being a Mystery Reader Ayla!

Mystery Reader #9: Aunt Shaune

"I help save lives and drive an ambulance as a paramedic. Liam's dad is my brother.  I have four kids but only two that are still in school at Lanesboro.  Hannah and Andrew are their names."

This student was thrilled to have his Aunt Shaune stop by 2nd grade to read a book to us.  Aunt Shaune has been a Mystery Reader many times in 2nd grade because she has been so kind to come in for her nephews and her children.  It's always great to have you back in 2nd grade.  No matter the group of kids, they all seem to know her!  Thanks again Shaune!

Comfy Cozy Day

Friday was Comfy Cozy Day that we earned on our Banana Bingo Board.  Here was a shot before heading home for the weekend.  Everyone enjoyed cuddling up in their blankets with their pillows and stuffed animals throughout the day!

Poetry Booklets

During the month of April we wrote and illustrated 4 different poems: acrostic, portrait, haiku, and    2 words on a line poem.  The students also completed an "About the Author Page."  These booklets turned out so beautiful with their artwork.  They were finally down on the rug on Friday for the students to enjoy!

Mystery Reader #8: A Big Brother and a Former Student

"I'm in 4th grade.  I'm 10 years old.  I like to ride my gator."

Little brother knew right away that all these clues fit his brother!  He was all smiles when his brother came walking in the door.  So nice to have a former 2nd grader come back to be a Mystery Reader!