Second Grade Curriculum

Grammar

Introduction to parts of speech. Continued emphasis on rules of punctuation.

Spelling and Vocabulary

Wordly Wise 3000.

Reading

Emphasis is placed on reading for information, identifying main ideas and themes within a text, and using context clues to discover word meaning.

Writing

Introduction to and implementation of the five-step writing process.

Math

Singapore Math Primary Math U.S. Edition Level 2A and 2B. 

Science

Purposeful Design. Lab based, hands-on, experiential learning covering the subjects of energy, electricity, magnetism, space, mixtures, plants, and ecosystems.

History, Bible and Geography

Comprehensive, interdisciplinary curriculum of history and geography of ancient Egypt.

French

Conjugations, awareness, and use of verb tenses; continued reading in French.

Music

Continued ear training, introduction to reading music and identifying chords. Learn basic genres of music and identification of instruments. 

Visual Arts

Incorporating light, colors, and perspective into drawing.

Physical Education

Continued development of locomotor and non-locomotor skills. Understanding of rules and basic skills of seasonal sports. Continued emphasis on good sportsmanship.