Support for Bridges Grade 2

NEW: Blacklines CD now included in all Bridges kits. Available at no charge to existing users. To request a copy please send an email to MLCinfo@mathlearningcenter.org.

To assist in implementing Bridges Grade 2 we offer a collection of downloadable files. All require Adobe Acrobat Reader which is available for free.

In some cases these tools will enable teachers to engage parent-helpers, paraprofessionals, or even older students in the preparation and delivery of lessons. For additional questions and advice contact our curriculum specialists at MLCsupport@mathlearningcenter.org

Work Place Instructions - A set of blacklines including a materials list, a summary of the skills learned during the activity, and detailed instructions for implementation.  Bridges 2 Work Places

Material List by Unit - For each unit you'll find lists of the blacklines to photocopy and supplies to gather.  Bridges 2 Materials List

Inventory List - This list outlines every item included in each Bridges package allowing you to keep track of all your materials.  Bridges 2 Inventory List

Home Connections - Pages and assignments from Home Connections.
English
Home Connections 1-5
Home Connections 6-10
Home Connections 11-15
Home Connections 16-20
Home Connections 21-25
Home Connections 26-30
Home Connections 31-32
Spanish
Home Connections 1-5
Home Connections 6-10
Home Connections 11-15
Home Connections 16-20
Home Connections 21-25
Home Connections 26-30
Home Connections 31-32

Number Corner Planners - Filled out and ready to use for the beginning of the 2008-09 school year. Please send suggestions and corrections to MLCsupport@mathlearningcenter.org.
September
October
November
December
Future months to follow.

Supplemental Lessons and Activities - Collection of free activities and worksheets that may be used as optional or complementary materials.
Number & Operations—Place Value
Number & Operations—Numbers to 1,000 On a Line or Grid
Number & Operations—Addition & Subtraction
Number & Operations—Division
Number & Operations—Money
Measurement—Length
Measurement—Capacity
Measurement—Temperature
Measurement—Duration
Measurement—Telling Time

We also invite you to download a free copy of the Texas Grade 2 Supplement.

Corrections - We strive to provide the highest quality materials.  Nevertheless, occasionally we discover mistakes or discrepancies that require correction.  If you find an error please let us know so we can address it for you as well as other Bridges users.  In most cases we will be able to supply you with a corrected version.  Contact us at 800-575-8130 or mlcsupport@mathlearningcenter.org.
 
The list below includes corrections we feel are important for all Bridges users at this grade level to be aware of; however, it is not a comprehensive collection of all revisions.


Teacher Materials

Book or Package
Correction Date
Item / Location
Corrections
Grade Two Teachers Guide Volume One
7/1/02
page 224
Under "You'll need" text should read "8 decks of Make the Sum cards" not "Number Cards."
Grade Two Getting Started
7/1/02
page 53
When making dice, the third set of dice (15 dice each numbered 0–5) should also have dots.
Grade Two Home Connections
4/1/01
HC 5.1
In the first clock pictured we added shading to 20 more minutes.
Grade Two Home Connections
7/1/02
HC 19.3
Center card in the top row should show 3 pennies instead of 4.
Grade Two Home Connections
7/1/02
HC 22.5
Example mat is filled in incorrectly, should show both 62 and 38.
Grade Two Number Corner Student Book
6/1/02
page 35
Problem with the January Calendar Graphic: calendar markers shown jump from 18 to 24. Markers 19 to 23 have been added.