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How to Make Your Second Grader a 'Spell Pro'
When children are in the second grade, they can grasp lessons better and become well versed with spellings as well. They are exposed to poetry, fiction as well as informational text during this phase and as a result, become better. Word instruction and vocabulary are some of the main components of the curriculum for second grade.
Students are expected to improve their knowledge of words and their usage. Second graders can demonstrate a good understanding of different meaning words, read with fluency and accuracy as well as integrate all their ideas and knowledge.
What are the Basic Spellings Taught to a Grade 2 Child?
Second graders must generally know the spelling of words such as fast, first, green, goes, always, around and more. They have a command of sight words that are appropriate for their grade and also comprehend any informational text with the help of specific vocabulary. They can also understand the informational text and use context well to understand and comprehend the right meaning for homonyms, which are similar-sounding words.
Students in second grade should also be able to understand compound words and advanced phonics. Spelling words must also include irregular words such as was, says, were, who, said, what as well as why. Children should be able to master long-vowel, r-controlled, short vowel and consonant-blend patterns and more. Also, words that end with -ight can be introduced to their vocabulary, including words such as flight, night, bright and compound words such as bedroom, sailboat, and grandfather.
Second graders can also expand their text comprehension and word knowledge with independent word-play to motivate themselves to improve and enhance their learning. Children can learn to spell through creative activities that make second-grade fun for them.
List of Words that are Great to Prepare Your Child for Spelling Contests
There are spelling words for grade 2 that can be taught to second graders to help them understand how to spell correctly. These words are necessary for a 2nd grader’s vocabulary, and with practice, they will be able to spell better and progress.
Here’s a list of words that can be taught to students in second grade:
Across, after, ago, alarm, always, above, angry, animal, around, aunt
Bait, ball, balloon, band, bang, barn, bath, bead, beam, bean
Camp, cannot, carry, cash, caught, centre, charge, chess, chest, chicken
Dash, dear, deep, deer, desk, die, dirt, dish, dock, doctor, does, dream, dress, drip, drive, drop, drove, drum
Every, everyone
There are many spellings for grade 2 games that can be played among the kids to make it easier for second-graders to understand and comprehend different words.
How Can Parents Help their Children?
Parents can help their children improve spellings by just incorporating a few practices in their day-to-day activities. This makes it a good practice for the child as they also get to enjoy while studying. Here are a few helpful tools for parents:
1. Homeschooling Guide
Getting a homeschooling guide makes it easier for parents to teach additional lessons to their kids. This helps kids answer difficult questions with ease and get that much-needed practice for questions that may be hard to comprehend.
2. Curriculum Lessons
Taking their child's curriculum at home is important as parents will be able to assess how their child is doing at school and where she is lacking.
3. Lesson Activity Finders
The activity finder helps parents with extra practice for their kids by allowing parents to preview the lessons.
4. Planning Worksheet
A planning worksheet makes it easier for parents to control the number of lessons their children have to learn every day. Parents can estimate the total activities per day with the help of this worksheet.
5. Parents' Forum
By having an online portal, parents will be able to communicate with other parents and understand how they teach their children. The community will be able to trade ideas, join discussions and ask questions on the online community.
The spelling skills of students can develop in line with the phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, reading fluency, vocabulary, grammar, phonics, reading and writing programs among others. Children can also develop these foundational skills if parents get them interested in words and spellings. This is done through constant reading, regular writing, spelling games and many more fun activities.
Children can reinforce and develop foundational skills with the help of a few activities which include:
Constant reading and the use of workbooks for reading
Regular writing to enjoy a head start when it comes to punctuation, spelling and other concepts
Studying different spelling rules such as the relationship between sounds and letters
Playing quizzes, word games, spelling games and more to develop spelling skill
Taking regular spelling bee contests to improve spelling
Personalised tutoring to boost their confidence
Computer spelling programs that are structured
Providing them guidance and instruction with the help of guided spelling activities including word boxes and word sort
Setting aside blocks of time for reading and spelling activities
Creating a language environment at home that is based on the quality and quantity of words that are spoken.
It is important to remember that each child is unique and will learn at a different pace. What works for one child may not necessarily work for another child as they have different grasping speeds. Second grade is a time for learning through fun and incorporating such interactive elements into their studying material and daily routine is a great way to keep kids engaged and interested throughout their second grade.
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5 Completely Innovative Sarees You Should Consider Trying This Summer
The oh-so-elegant drape that has the whole world in awe of Indian fashion has been around for as long as we can imagine. The saree has seen hundreds of years of women draping it in a way that’s been passed on from generations, or women inventing their own drapes. That's the best part about sarees - they are so versatile!
The Indian Fashion industry has seriously never looked better than it does now. With the availability of fabrics, the innovation in textile, and the accessibility that young designers have to these ideas makes room for so much creativity.
Indian designers have so much to play with while revamping the good ole saree, that the most bizarre and creative trends have come out of it. Are you ready to look at some innovative sarees you could try out this wedding season?
Latest Style Of Wearing Saree
1. Denim Sarees
Jeans are perhaps the comfiest item of clothing ever and the most versatile in most women's closets, right? So why not take the material to traditional roots? Now don't go thinking that thick denim would be draped around you. Masaba Gupta has always been quirky with her saree designs and this denim saree by her was donned by Sonam Kapoor so gracefully that it convinced us to want to try this latest saree trend.
2. Tassel Saree
Tassels are trending majorly on tops and bags for a while now, but add them to a saree and it surprisingly adds to the elegance! Add it to the pallu or to the back of your blouse either in the colour of the saree or in brighter colours for a bolder tweak. These brightly coloured tassels make this saree stand out beautifully. Paired with a plain white/ black tee or even a sexy halter choli, this one is definitely a trend that will work well with both the elegant and the edgy kind of woman.
3. Dhoti Saree
Dhotis in general are stylish by themselves but dhoti sarees take traditional and make it sexy! Dhoti sarees are one new saree pattern that will be perfect for a wedding function because you'll be sure it will take everyone’s breath away. The highlight of this style is that it highlights all the curves that we Indian women are naturally blessed with.
4. Fringe Saree
Quite like the tassel saree, this fringe saree is strikingly elegant. No, it does not look like you draped a curtain around you, it actually gives the sarees a lighter fall. Combine with softer fabrics like georgette or chiffon for a delicate look and team with classic jewellery.
5. Leather Saree
We left the most risqué for the end. Leather sarees are for the woman who would like to go as edgy as ever, or someone just looking for a ride on the wild side. If you think you'd like to try one but are afraid to go all leathery, maybe you could opt for a leather choli or crop top with one of your older sarees for just a hint of edge!
If these new and different styles of saree are not really your cup of tea, you can simply go for one of your oldsarees and instead drape the saree in a new style. And if you haven't had enough, there are plenty of other materials and embellishments you could try out like fur (yes, these exist), baubles, etc. Go on, the world of textile is your oyster! Get your creative juices flowing, for sometimes, fashion is the biggest form of expressing who you really are. Read more
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When I got married, we had no plans to have a baby immediately. Normally, most newly married couples think about how they need some time to get to know each other and then plan for a baby after that. Life went on; I realized I got everything when I saw my husband. All the qualities I've ever wanted, by God's grace, I got it. Months moved on. Like other couples, we fought with each other, stopped talking for some days, but later on we would become one. Then my husband decided that we should plan for a baby; but soon he got called for duty as he was a seaman. However much we planned, I was fed up after six months - he'd come back again, we would plan and try but nothing was working. We then decided we would consult with the doctor and get check-ups done. The reports came out as normal and after one month, by God's grace, I was pregnant.
Again, my hubby got called for duty. There were lots of issues between us; my hubby and I lived separately, and we didn't talk the whole time during my pregnancy. When my baby came, that's when I slowly started talking to my hubby. I'd already decided the name of my baby. But my husband sent me a message asking whether I decided the name. I said yes and I told him the name, but he refused and gave me another name. Although I didn't like it much, my parents said it's important I choose the name my husband suggested.
After my hubby came back, he held the baby. It was then that he realized and thought about the future of the baby. If we lived separately, the biggest loss would be for our baby. So we decided that we'd stay together, and things got sorted out between us. Then again, we thought about names and decided on one.
My baby is lucky for me. Again, we became one because of my child. The meaning of my baby's name is obedient, and he'll always live with us! And now, the journey continues...
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12 hours ago
Q. I'm currently 37 weeks 4 days my baby weight is 2.4kg whether it is normal?
Vandana Sharma
Nutritionist
11 hours ago
A. Hello mam that is fine , and this varies as it depends o various factors as well too , so avoid stress, take rest and and also healthy diet as well
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12 hours ago
Q. what could be the baby weight when we are in 37 week 4 days? what could be average weight before labour?
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
11 hours ago
A. there is lot of individual variation it can be around 3 kgs ok. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
Dr Disha Patel has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
11 hours ago
Q. hlo plzz tell me gripe water de sakte hai baby ko Mera baby 15 months ka hogya hai ???
Dr Disha Patel
Ayurvedic Physician
10 hours ago
A. nahi.
its not nessesary to feed it.
ur baby is 15 month okd, give all family food in roughly mashed form, include seasonal fruits n veggies.
t..c
Sarika gupta has added a new answer
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11 hours ago
Q. #asktheexpert
Am 25 weeks pregnant with Twins, and cervix of 25mm. got cerclage done at 21 weeks. please suggest precautions so that I can smoothly continue ue my pregnancy and avoid premises.
Sarika gupta
Mom of 2 children
11 hours ago
A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much and please have coconut water on daily basis and also have more green leaves vegetables fruits and dairy products in diet and also home made food. Also go on regular check ups. Also be happy and stress free .
Thanks and take care
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Guardian of 0 children
10 hours ago
Q. what does this mean
"There is a funneling of internal os with effective cervical length (measures ~2.8 cm on TVS) "
in 29 weeks 5 days pregnancy?
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
10 hours ago
A. small cervical length ok. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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Q. my baby approximately weighs only 2.4 kgs in my womb what are all the foods that can increase baby weight?
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
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A. normal traditional foods if you are having deficiency of hemoglobin can take iron supplements calcium etc. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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