Ms. Hannahs 2nd Grade Class
I am so thrilled to be starting my third year at NCSA! Since I was five years old, I have wanted to be a teacher, and I am truly grateful to be starting my career with NCSA. I come from a family of educators, ranging from special education teachers to school counselors, and have spent much of my life working with kids. Throughout my college career, I spent my free time volunteering in elementary and special education classrooms. After earning my degree in Liberal Studies, I became a substitute teacher, where I taught all grade levels and built relationships with students from all walks of life. In my classroom, I value academics but will always put social/emotional health first. Helping students discover coping strategies and tools and making accommodations when necessary is something I’m passionate about. All students have a right to feel comfortable in school, and it’s something I really strive to make accessible in my classroom. Outside of my profession, I enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking and gardening. I also enjoy kickboxing, yoga, dance, traveling, and reading. More than anything, I love teaching second grade and am looking forward to a great school year!
While there is a strong academic focus in second grade, we also place a great emphasis on developing a strong social-emotional well-being. We use Positive Discipline and the Mindful Schools curriculum to support NCSA students in becoming their best selves. Using mindfulness will help ground our class, help us to rise to meet expectations, and be as hardworking, engaged, communicative, collaborative, and productive as possible. We will hold class meetings, learn through discovery and inquiry both out and indoors, and create a learning environment that is safe, kind, responsible, and respectful towards all.
During the first month of school, we will be focusing on building our classroom community and what it means to be and embody the behavior of a second grader. We will create classroom expectations, build upon and learn new routines, and get to know one another. It’s my goal that all of my students learn in an environment where everybody feels safe, respected, like those around them are acting responsibly, and all are treated with kindness. I am truly looking forward to this school year, and cannot wait to have fun, work hard, and create together!
2nd Grade Overview
Enrichment Activities:
● Two classes a week with our art specialist
● One class a week with our movement specialist
● One class a week with our music specialist
Units of Study:
Character Traits
Environmental, Physical, and Earth Sciences
Multicultural Stories, a play/performance
Writing: informative, opinion, narrative
Mathematics: number and operations, algebraic thinking, money, time, measurement, geometry
Plus LOTS of fun, games, social-emotional development, and time fostering friendship, strengths, and curiosities. Let the learning begin!
Curriculums:
● SFUSD Math
● iReady Math Online Program
● Social Curriculum –Positive Discipline
● Mindfulness from Mindful Schools
● Mystery Science
● Orton-Gillingham; multi-sensory approach for phonics