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Eve McDermott has been at TGS since 1994.
A pervasive air of industriousness emanates from the classroom as second graders settle into the serious yet fun business of learning. The second grade program takes place in a nurturing environment that provides hands on, experiential learning within the framework of a rich curriculum. Personal growth in resourcefulness and independence are the overarching goals for the year. Respect, tolerance and goodwill toward each other are core values that are practiced daily.
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Math stations provide an opportunity to practice cooperative partnerships and peer coaching. They are centered around place value, fractions, time and money. These stations reinforce concepts by providing hands-on activities.
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Students develop their writing skills by documenting, in a journal, the seasonal changes of a special tree. This tree forms the basis for art and poetry work throughout the year.
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Writing their own autobiographies while studying the lives of pilgrims and early Americans provide students with a wealth of current and past history.
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A year-long study of water takes advantage of TGS forest and provides a laboratory for exploration.