Mrs. McCombs
Welcome to second grade! I am thrilled to have your student in my classroom this year. This will be my fourth year teaching. I have taught for Sanger ISD and Glen Rose ISD. I graduated from Western Governors University with my Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education.
I have been married to my husband for 12 years. We have 3 children: Dustin is 12 years old, Zoey is 8 years old and Jacob is 3 years old.
We are going to have a wonderful year!
What we are learning!
Math
4th 6 Weeks
Unit 6: We will practice adding and subtracting numbers! This means we'll learn how to use different methods to solve math problems, remember important math facts, and use the standard way to add and subtract.
Unit 7: We will learn how to organize and show data using bar graphs and pictographs. We'll use these graphs to find out information, make predictions, and create addition and subtraction problems based on what we see in the graphs!
ELA
4th 6 Weeks
Unit 6a: We will explore different types of stories, especially fictional ones like plays. We'll learn about what makes these stories special, such as their characters, where they take place, the main idea, and what happens in the story. Authors use these parts to create exciting tales!
Unit 6b: We will look at and write our own fictional stories, focusing on traditional tales like folktales, fables, and fairy tales. These stories come from different cultures and were often shared by word of mouth for many years. We'll explore important parts of these stories, like the main idea, what happens, where the story is set, and the characters!
Science
4th 6 Weeks
Unit 5: We will explore different weather types and how they affect the world around us! We'll start by measuring and keeping track of the daily weather, like temperature and rain. Then, we'll learn about severe weather events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, and find out where they happen. Finally, we'll see how wind and water move things like soil and rocks on Earth, like how wind forms sand dunes at the beach and how rivers carry rocks as they flow!
Unit 6: We will learn about the Earth's natural resources and how we can take care of them! We'll talk about what resources come from nature and which ones are made by people. Then, we'll discuss ways to help protect our resources by using less and throwing things away the right way.
Social Studies
4th 6 Weeks
Unit 4: We will explore geography and how people connect with the environment around them. Communities can be defined by where they are located and the people who live there. We'll practice using maps and globes to help us understand the world better and create our own mental maps. It's also important to learn how geography affects people's lives and how our actions can change the environment!