Within our second grade
curriculum we are learning about timelines. This is a tool used in Social
Studies and also a text feature we are currently identifying in our non-fiction
reading unit. For instance, we currently learned about the timeline of Helen
Keller.
The students have a
homework project to complete to get a better understanding of timelines, while
connecting it to their own lives. They are going to make an individual timeline
of their life.
Timelines should include:
- Begins at
birth and continues to the present.
- Photos are
optional and can be used along with written events. However, photos for each timeline
should be appropriate for school display.
- At least 8 significant events in their lives.
(Some
suggestions of significant facts include getting a new pet, moving to a new
house, riding a bike, or the birth of a sibling.)
I did encourage your child’s timeline to
be unique and creative, and to make it their own. While I did allow the use of
photographs, illustrations, and other creative materials, please keep in mind
that these timelines will be displayed.
Remember that although all of the items will be returned, please do
not send any valuable photos or materials in case they get lost in
transit. Timelines can be on poster board, a stretched out paper bag,
cardboard, etc. If any student needs paper from me I can also send home a roll
of paper. Just let me know!
I am asking all timelines be due by Monday, February 4th.
I am asking all timelines be due by Monday, February 4th.
Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns. We look forward to sharing your child’s life with our classroom.
Thank you!