Grade 2
​ "I believe that my passion for teaching will help enrich the lives of students at Sacred Heart Schools and instill in them the same passion I have for learning."
Classroom Culture
“I strive to create a welcoming environment by starting the day with reflection. I plan to integrate biblical teachings into my lessons, such as kindness, compassion, and empathy. Encouraging students to practice these values in their daily interactions can help them grow not only academically but also spiritually. Being able to model how faith can guide decision-making and problem-solving will be a foundational practice in my classroom. Helping to practice these skills can foster a sense of community and instill important values.”
Excited to teach at a Catholic School “My faith journey has been the foundation of my life since I was little. I am so thankful to have a consistent avenue for all things; blessings and challenges equally. Being able to model that for my students is one of the reasons I am so excited to be able to experience teaching in a Catholic school.”
Academics & Everyday Learning
We begin our day with a short writing prompt in their journals and a math “warm up” including, sharing their number sentences for number of the day, clock, and guessing the number.
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We do many learning experiences in small group, including reading. In small groups, students are able to read at their level with their peers. It is awesome to witness students develop their passion for reading.
In first/second grade we begin to grow their writing skills with prompts such as “story of the month.”
Characters, setting, and basic sentence structure begin to form throughout the year.
Our daily math lessons are guided practice along with an independent piece. We check and revisit if needed.
Second graders experience a daily religion lesson, gaining knowledge of the bible and virtues to live by. I have had the pleasure of helping our second graders prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion.
Special Events
We enjoy several field trips throughout the school year including:
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Meckley’s Apple Orchard
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Hudson Museum
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Imagination Station
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Toledo Zoo.
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