Winter Wonderland: Exploring 2nd Grade Adventures With Ms. Abby
Teacher Abby
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(449)
In this class, we will focus on 2nd-grade skills. Each week, we will dedicate time to learning reading, writing, science, math, geography, and art skills.
Class Experience
Welcome to Ms. Abby's "Arctic Explorers: 2nd Grade Winter Journey." During this course, we will embark on a winter journey exploring the adventures of Jack and Annie in the Magic Tree House series. Additionally, we will cover various second-grade skills. This class is a full curriculum base. Please note that Thursdays will be dedicated to crafts, cooking, and science activities, requiring specific supplies. Kindly refer to the supply list, which will be updated in June. This class aims to...
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December 3-9 Thursday: Greek Cookies 2 Large Eggs 5 ½ cups of flour 1 tsp of almond or peppermint extract ¼ cup of powdered sugar 2 cups of sugar 2 Cups of butter (4 Sticks at room temperature) Mixer Cookie Sheets Soap and Pepper Experiment: Plate Water Dish Soap Black pepper Magic Milk Experiment: SUPPLIES: Full Fat Milk Liquid Food Coloring Dawn Dish Soap Cotton Swabs Paper Plate or Paper December 10-16 Titanic Painting Watercolor Paper or canvas Watercolor paint Paint Brushes Fruit Salad Lifeboats: Favorite fruit Sliced Bowl Cool Whip December 17-23 You need either a mini muffin pan or donut silicone molds. Pancake Muffin Mix-ins can be whatever your learner wants. Please try to have at least four different options. Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 cups buttermilk 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt Cooking spray Options for add-in: Sprinkles Nutella (though be prepared for these to be messy) Trix Fruity Pebbles Any fresh fruit Nuts Peanut Butter Chips Butterscotch Chips Week 19: December 24-29 Skittles Plate Water December 31- January 6 To Be Announced January 7- January 13 To Be Announced January 14- January 20 Poster Board Templates provided by Ms. Abby Stickers Items for decorating the poster Corndogs Crescent Rolls Cocktail Sausages Cheese (Optional) Marshmallow Shooter Balloon Paper Cup Small and Large Marshmallows Rubber Band January 21- January 27 Liberty Bell Foam Egg Carton Paint Paint Brushes Yarn Popsicle Sticks Easy Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites Twinkies Vanilla Pudding 2 teaspoons of chocolate chips Friction Science Experiment A Round Cake Pan Marble Construction Paper Felt or Similar Fabric Craft Foam Sandpaper January 28- February 3 Tornado in a Jar A Jar Water Dish Soap Food Coloring Vinegar Sunflower Watercolor Painting Canvas or Paper Watercolor Paint Whipped Kool-Aid Drink 1 Packet of Kool-Aid (Berry Flavor) ⅓ Cup of Sugar ½ Cup of Whipping Cream Ice February 4- February 10 Earthquake Science Jello Experiments Jello Toothpicks Marshmallows Kid Sushi 2 Slices of Bread 2 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter 2 Tablespoons of Favorite Jelly California Poppy Craft Model Magic Clay Watercolor Paints Paintbrush Green Pipe Cleaner Paper Cup February 11 - February 17 Shakespeare Globe Theater Model Construction Paper Materials for designing the theater (Stickers, Crayons, Markers) Homemade Pop Tarts 2 Pillsbury Pie Crusts ¼ - ½ Jam Rainbow Sprinkles Frosting Pizza Cutter England Bus Any Color of Construction Paper Scissors Paint (Any Color) Glue Building a Broken Flashlight A Flashlight (Parents will be asked to take part completely) Batteries for the Flashlight February 25- March 2 Gorilla Snacks Bananas Peanut Butter (Can substitute for something else if allergies) Rice Krispie Cereal Gorilla Painting Canvas or Paper Watercolor Paint Gorilla Template African Bead Necklace or Bracelet String Beads or materials to make a necklace Elephant Toothpaste Empty Plastic Bottle (soda bottles and water bottles both work) Dawn Dish Soap 1/2 cup Hydrogen Peroxide 1 tsp. Yeast 2 tbs. Very Warm Water Food Coloring Pan or Bowl to contain the foam March 3 - March 9 Dish Brush Turkey Brown, Red, Orange Paper Googly Eyes Scissors/Glue Round Dish Brush Yellow, Orange, and Brown Paint Rhode Island Cake Donuts Plain Cake Donuts (Can substitute for something learner likes) Frosting Sprinkles Mayflower Ship Cardboard Box Straws Paper Glue/Scissors Celery Chromatography Experiment 4 Celeries 4 Clear Glasses or Jars Water Food Coloring (Four Different Colors) March 10 - March 16 Tissue Paper Lei String or Ribbon Colorful Tissue Paper Scissors Snowcone Drink Apple Juice (Or favorite Juice) Ice Blender Cup for drink Salt Painting Black Paper (Cardstock or something heavy) White Glue Salt Watercolors March 17 - March 23 City Skyline Collage Cardboard White Paper Plates Paint Paint Brushes Scissors Glue New York Pizza Favorite Pizza Crust Favorite Pizza Toppings Jellybean Structures Toothpicks Jellybeans March 24- March 30 Hurricane In A Jar A Glass Jar Liquid Dish Soap Water Food Coloring First Aid Kit First Aid Supplies for a homemade first aid kit Texas Sloppy Joes 1 lb of Ground Beef ¼ cup of Ketchup 2 teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar Texas Toast 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce Onion and Garlic Powder March 31 to April 6 Mosaic Treasure Tiles Mosaic Arts Craft Kit or something similar (available on Amazon) Homemade Gummy Bears 1 Cup of Juice of Choice 2 Tablespoons of Honey ¼ Gelatin Silicone Gummy Bear Trays (Available on Amazon) Roman Coins 2 Cups of Plain Flour ½ cup of Salt ¾ Hot Water Brown Food Coloring April 7- April 13 Kite Different Colors of Construction Paper Different Colors of Tissue Paper String Hole Puncher Pencil Water Experiment Sharpened Pencils Zipper Sandwich Bags Water Towel Apple Pizza Pizza Peanut Butter or similar (if allergies) Assorted Toppings (Raisins, Shredded Coconut, Chocolate Chips, Rice Krispie Cereal) April 14 - April 20 Narwhal Painting Narwhal Printable White Cardstock Acrylic Paint Scissors Paper Towels Paint Brushes CD Art Project Recycled CD or Paper Plate Sharpies Dream Cake 2 Cups of Cake Flour ¼ cup of Butter 1 ½ cups of Sugar 3 Eggs 1 tsp of Vanilla 2 cups of Milk April 21 - April 27 Paper Llama Craft Colored Paper Craft Glue Marker Pen Pencil Scissors Markers Homemade Geo Jolly Ranchers or other hard candy Silicone Cookie Cutters Fold Mountains Wash Clothes (Different Colors) Two Boxes April 28 - May 4 Watercolor Silhouette Landscape White Canvas Black Construction Paper Different Shades of Watercolor Paint Brushes Glue Scissors Melon Volcano Round or similar-shaped Melon Baking Soda Vinegar Dish Soap Food Coloring Walking Tacos Banana Pudding or Favorite Pudding Cool Whip Mini Bags of Cookies (Oreos, Vanilla Wafers) Plastic Spoon May 5 - May 11 Egg Carton Mountain Egg Carton Brown Paint White Paint Paint Brushes Edible Landform Paper Plate Blue Frosting Vanilla Wafers Goldfish Crackers Graham Crackers Chocolate Chips May 12 - May 18 African Donuts 2 ½ cups of Flour 2 teaspoons of Baking Powder ½ cup of Sugar ½ teaspoon of Salt 2 teaspoons of Cinnamon 3 Eggs ½ cup of Milk 2 teaspoons of Vanilla ¼ cup of Butter Salt Dough Africa Map Template of Africa provided by Ms. Abby 2 cups of Flour 1 cup of Salt 1 cup of Warm Water Different Colors of Paint May 19- May 25 Air Dry Clay Turtle Air Dry Clay Paint Paint Brushes Shimmer Seashell Cardboard or Cereal Boxes Tinfoil Scissors Paint Q-tips Paint Brushes Sea Shell Template provided by Ms. Abby Salt Water Experiment Small Plastic Jewels Cup of Clear Water Salt Sugar Baking Soda May 26-June 1 Canvas or White Paper Colored Paint Dessert Sushi Twinkies or Swiss Rolls Sprinkles Plastic Eggs Ribbon or Washi Tape Scissors Ms. Abby will be on vacation from June 2- June 15 The Summer Curriculum will be posted in March 2024
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
We wanted to inform you about some upcoming activities in our class and ensure that your child is well-prepared. To guarantee a successful learning experience, please consider the following: Cooking and Science Activities: At times, we will be engaging in cooking and using supplies for science experiments. Kindly ensure that your child is comfortable with these activities. If there are any concerns, please stay close by to provide support. Stretching Exercises: We will also be incorporating stretching exercises into our curriculum. To participate effectively, your child will need adequate space. Please make sure they have an area available for these activities. Class Supplies: Please double-check that your child has all the necessary supplies required for our class. Ensuring they are well-equipped will contribute to a smooth learning process. Thank you for your cooperation in these matters. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. We look forward to a productive and engaging learning experience with your child. I will also be using External Resources. Parents and learners do not need to have their own accounts. Kahoot-Play a Kahoot game each week. Parents and learners do not need to have their own accounts. ( Learners will need to be able to use a free account to play games. We will use Kahoot daily. YouTube- Sometimes to show different types of art. Parents and learners do not need to have their own accounts. Canva- Display slides of different art. Parents and learners do not need to have their own accounts. Spelling City- Spelling Words for the Week. Parents and learners do not need to have their own accounts. Google Slides- Display different parts of the lesson. Parents and learners do not need to have their own accounts.
Owl Diaries #1Festival: Eva's Treetop Written By Rebecca Elliott Owl Diaries #2: Eva Sees a Ghost Written By Rebecca Elliott Owl Diaries #3: A Woodland Wedding: Written By Rebecca Elliott Owl Diaries #4: Eva and the New Owl: Written By Rebecca Elliott Owl Diaries #5: Warm Hearts Day: Written By Rebecca Elliott Owl Diaries #6: Baxter is Missing: Written By Rebecca Elliott Owl Diaries #7: The Wildwood Bakery: Written By Rebecca Elliott Owl Diaries #8 Eva and the Lost Pony: Written By Rebecca Elliott Owl Diaries #9 Eva’s Big Sleepover: l Written By Rebecca Elliott Owl Diaries #10 Eva and Baby Mo: Written By Rebecca Elliott Judie B Jones And The Stupid Smelly Bus: Written By Barbara Park Junie B Jones and a Little Monkey Business: Written By Barbara Park Junie B Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth :Written By Barbara Park Junie B Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spyi: Written By Barbara Park Additionally Please note these are books we will be using in class Children Encyclopedia Children Dictionary Children's World Atlas United States Atlas Active Minds - Write-and-Erase - Wipe Clean Learning Boards Ages 7+ - Math, Multiplication, Division, USA States and Capitals Activity Workbook Written by Sequoia Children's Publishing
Available times
Pacific
Meet the teacher
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(449)
Hello, and welcome to my class! I'm Abby. I have over 20 years experience working with children ages 2-16. For many years, I was the co-owner, director of instruction, and lead teacher for J & A Daycare Center. I also have many years of experience...
Group Class
$38
weekly ($10 per class)4x per week
90 min
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(1)
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 6-8
2-6 learners per class
