1. nd
2 Gr ad e
Cu r r i c u l u m

2. Re ad i n g
• We will be practicing our reading skills in a
variety of ways.
– Whole class
– Small group (4-6 students) guided reading at own
reading level
– Reading centers
• You can help your child become a better
reading by listening to them read at home. I
encourage students to read to their parents
at least 15 minutes a day.

3. W i t i ng
r
• We will be using the writing process in the
classroom when doing teacher-assigned papers and
during writing workshop. The teacher will conduct
mini-lessons to the whole group and then have the
students practice the skill taught while the teacher
conferences with individual students. The writing
process includes:
– Prewriting/brainstorming
– Rough draft
– Revising/editing
– Final copy
– Publishing

4. Spe l l i ng
• We are using the Rebecca Sitton Spelling Program in our
classroom. This focuses on long-term mastery instead of just
studying for a weekly test.
• This program focuses on phonics skills.
• Students will be given 5 new words a week, plus a few words a
week that students are expected to know by the end of 2nd
grade.
• All words will be repeated sometime throughout the year so
students can commit them to memory.
• A home activity will be sent with the students on Tuesday of
each week.
• Please keep a list of words that your student may have missed
on the weekly test so they can study them at home for future
weeks.

5. Mat h
• Concepts to be covered this year:
– Time
– Money
– Addition and subtraction
• Help your child practice time by asking them to tell you what
time it is by looking at an analog clock.
• Please have them practice their addition and subtraction facts
as much as possible. It is so much easier for them to
memorize them and recall, than having to resort to other
methods like finger counting.
• Have your child play around with spare change and tell you
how much they have.

6. Sc i e nc e
• Science will be learned through hands
on experiments and supplemental
information from a textbook.

7. S o c i al
St u d i e s
• Second grade studies the local community in
social studies.
• Instruction will be given by teacher-led
reading from a text and class discussion.
• Unit tests will be given, with a study guide
before hand so you can help you child study
for the test.
• Additional worksheets may be sent home for
homework.