Exciting things are happening in 2nd grade at Cardinal Elementary!
Today, I had the privilege of stepping into our 2nd-grade classrooms to see our new math curriculum, enVision by Savvas, in action—all while students and staff kicked off Maquoketa Homecoming week in cozy fashion for Pajama Day!
Even in their comfy PJs, our students were wide awake and focused on learning. Our new math focus is centered on student-led learning—giving students the opportunity to explore, talk through their thinking, and discover multiple pathways to solve problems.
Working toward the same learning target, students in Ms. Bahlmann's and Mrs. Dostal's classrooms engaged in interactive "math talks," exploring how flexible numbers can be as they practiced making a 10 to add quickly and accurately. Meanwhile, students in Mrs. Brown's room utilized partner talks to think critically, collaborate, and problem-solve together! Seeing them share different strategies and explain their reasoning was incredible!
This smooth transition into our new curriculum is a true team effort. Our teachers teamed up directly with Cardinal Instructional Coach, Mrs. Hughes, to co-teach across key parts of the lesson—leading math talks, guiding visual learning, and driving hands-on problem solving together.
Kudos to our 2nd-grade team for embracing new instructional strategies and creating multiple pathways for every learner to succeed! Happy Homecoming Week, Cardinals!
