Welcome to

Mrs. Dean’s 2nd Grade

Classroom

Do you want to learn how?

•I provide reading log sheets to all of my students. One will be sent home every 2 weeks. Set a goal of 1 ½ hours a week.

•Read to your child or have them read to you.

Next, have them retell it in their own words. This builds reading comprehension.

•Words are everywhere. •While in the car, see how many signs you can read. Make a game of it.

http://www.hcpl.lib.tx.us/location/clear-lake-city-county-freeman-branch-library

16616 Diana LaneHouston, TX 77062

http://www.ppltx.net/location_branch.htm

OR

Clear Lake:

•Visit your local library. Second graders are oldenough to get their very own library cards!

Pasadena: 4330 Fairmont PkwyPasadena, TX 77504

Ways for families to share the joy of reading:

Some of my favoritewebsites with fun reading activities are:

http://www.spellingcity.com/This site allows parents or children to type in their spelling words and play an assortment of games and take tests. Spellcity does a wonderful job at reinforcing proper spelling and definitions.

http://www.jackprelutsky.comAuthor Jack Prelutsky will grab any child’s attention with his colorful graphics. He uses creative and humorous ways to get childrenexcited about poetry.

www.bookadventure.comAfter registering for free, children can read books, take tests, and earn points. Parents set the goals and can print out a certificate when they are reached. Using “help me find a book,” parents will be able to assist their child in creating a personalized book list with his/her interests in mind.

Fun, interactive software can be purchased. Here are some great ideas:

•Jump Start 2nd Grade by Knowledge AdventureChildren join memorable characters while building math

and reading skills. This software is so much fun, children won’t even realize that they are learning!

•School Zone 2nd Grade by Navarre SoftwareThis software motivates children to practice their reading and math skills. They will be able to learn at their own pace, and parents can track their child’s progress.

•Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade by The Learning CompanyHelp Sam the lion save Reader Rabbit who is trapped inDragon’s Castle. They face many challenges while practicing reading, spelling, and math.

•This is a wonderful way to share your favorite books with your classmates.

•With help from an adult, e-mail the title & author of your favorite book to me at ldean@wisd.org.

•Add 1 or 2 adjectives (describing words).

•I will add it to our book club list that is on the next slide.

•Remember: Crack a good book and you’ll be hooked!

Dinosaurs Before Dark, Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne, illustrated by Sal Murdocca (mystery, fantasy)

Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin (funny, silly)

Emperor Penguins by Roberta Edwards (nature, facts)

Dear Children of the Earth by Schim Schimmel (nature)

Dogku by Andrew Clements (dogs, poetry)