2nd grade, week 6, day 2

Spell words with oa, ow, o_e and o

1. Say a word: toast, glow, hope and so. Your child says each sound, then writes the word.
2. Check each one together and fix any letter that is off.
3. Read all eight oa, ow, o_e and o words as fast as you can, then once more.

• Spelling practice sheet makerteach.peabody.kids/make/spelling
• Copywork maker: print a line to copyteach.peabody.kids/homeschool/aids/copywork
• 2nd grade learning games (peabody.kids)peabody.kids/learning-games-by-grade/second-grade

Melting

1. Explain what made the chocolate melt and what happened when it cooled.
2. To explain, a writer tells what happened and why, using because and so. Your child writes what they saw and their best reason for it.

The signs

1. The open side of > or < faces the bigger number. Write 607 > 599 and 230 < 302.
2. Make three of your own.

• Place value chart on screenteach.peabody.kids/manipulatives/place-value-chart
• 2nd grade math path (peabody.kids)peabody.kids/grades/math/2nd-grade

Heating changes things

1. Watch what sun or warm water does to chocolate, crayon bits and an ice cube.
2. Sort the changes: melted, softened, or stayed the same.

Disagreeing kindly

1. Practice saying "I see it differently because..." about a small choice, like the best fruit.
2. Your child writes what they learned today and one question it raised.

• Problem solving steps (printable)teach.peabody.kids/printables/posters/problem-solving-steps-poster

Read-aloud: The Elephant's Child

1. Read “The Elephant's Child” aloud, with your child beside you where they can see the pictures.
2. Stop halfway and ask: what do you think will happen next?

• The Elephant's Child, read-along on screenteach.peabody.kids/read-aloud/the-elephants-child