Shadows on Earth = A Clock

Did you know that you can make your own clock with just a pencil, a piece of paper, and the Sun?

The Sunniest Spot at Arnold

As we are studying the Solar System in 2nd grade, the sun, we learned was very important to Earth. Some students wrote these things about the sun:
Daniel-"It's a big ball of fire."
Isaac-"It's bigger than the planets."
Bella-"The sun is bright."
Jessica-"It is hot in the sun."
Julio-"The sun is yellow and hard to see."
Caleb-"The sun does not have a nose, a mouth, or eyes."
Eris-"The sun is big and hot."
Jose-"The sun helps plants live and grow."
Kyah-"The sun is far from the Earth."
Ethan- "It's hot gas."
Anurag-"The sun is a star."
Aleigha-"The Earth rotates around the sun."
Gabe-"The sun is hot, so hot."
Michael-"The sun is the hottest."
Cole-"The sun is hot."
Anna-"Every planet orbits the sun."

A big thanks to helpful parents-Tonia Sherrill and Jennifer Sacca. Also to my lovely assistant, Andrea Riley. Appreciated all the help!!!!

My Schedule

8:00-8:15 Morning Work
8:20-9:27 Language Arts Block 9:00-9:05 Restroom Break
9:30-10:30 Small Group Reading/Literacy Centers
10:30-10:35 Snacks
10:35-11:35 Math
11:35-11:40 Restroom Break
11:40-12:10 LUNCH
12:15-12:45 Math Groups/Centers   ART every other week 12:15-1:00
12:45-1:00 Read Aloud/Restroom Break
1:00-2:00 Specials (M,W, TH--Library/Music  T--PE    F--Music/PE)
2:00-2:30 Science/Social Studies Centers/Activities
2:30-2:50 Recess
2:50-2:55 Restroom Break
2:55-3:10 Prepare to go home
3:10 Announcements, then dismissal

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I thought long and hard about changing grade levels and decided 2nd grade was where I needed to be---so HERE I AM!!!!!!!