Second Grade is a year of discovery as students learn new skills to strengthen the foundation of their education. In language arts, students build upon their reading skills as they begin to explore the world of chapter books and other educational materials. Greater emphasis is placed on spelling, grammar, and writing. Cursive writing is introduced as well as writing in paragraph form.
In math, students work to master their addition and subtraction skills. Telling time, counting money and measurement are also a part of the curriculum.
In religion, students focus on the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, with an emphasis on Reconciliation and the Eucharist. Students also participate in a variety of community service activities. A highlight of the school year is a visit to the Dorris Ranch “living history” farm in Springfield, where students catch a glimpse of how early settlers in our community once lived.
2nd GRADE CURRICULUM (focal points)
Religion
Learning our faith: the life of Jesus, the Trinity, the Church, the Sacraments, the Bible.
Living our faith: prayer & worship, sharing & serving, being good members of God’s family & the community
Language Arts
Reading: phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, grammar skills, sentence and paragraph writing, spelling, cursive handwriting
Math
Addition, subtraction, time, money, measurement, base 10 system and place value, and estimation
Science
Living & non-living things, earth science, physical science
Health
Second Steps, Steps to Respect, Talk About Touching, human body, nutrition, dental health
Social Studies
Communities, the first Americans, goods & services, citizenship and government, world neighbors, and geography
Art, Physical Education, Spanish, Music, Computer Technology, and Library
