2nd Grade

2nd Grade Highlights

• Reconciliation (Penance) & Spiritual Retreat
• Superkids Language Arts: Phonics, Spelling, Grammar, Decodable Reader, Fluency, and Writing. Students will explore reading using both fiction texts (trade books) and non-fiction (SUPER Magazine and Scholastic Reader.)
• Handwriting: We use print to start the year and students will receive instruction in cursive mid-year.
• Math in Focus: Math instruction with an emphasis on traditional and Singapore strategies. Numeracy to the 1,000’s, place value using base 10 blocks, addition and subtraction with and without regrouping, repeated addition and subtraction (multiplication and division) including arrays, standard and metric measurement, geometry, fractions, time& money. Students will also use mental math strategies throughout the year.
• Specials: PE, Health, Fit Kids, Library, Art, and Technology
• Discipline with a Purpose and Student Learning Expectations