Academics
Lower School

Second Grade Curriculum

Our Curriculum

List of 4 items.

  • LANGUAGE ARTS

    • Superkids Reading Program: Phonics-based, comprehensive approach to literacy and comprehension
    • Literature-based approach to reading with emphasis on fluency and comprehension
      Unit-based class novel studies
    • Descriptive and narrative writing with a focus on grammar and editing
    • Journal writing
    • Zaner Bloser Handwriting: Introduction to cursive writing
    • Zaner Bloser Spelling Connections
    • Scholastic News
    • Accelerated Reader program
    • MyOn - digital library
    • iPad apps and web-based programs

  • MATHEMATICS

    • Dimensions Math - Singapore Math curriculum with an emphasis on number sense
    • Tang Math
    • ST Math - self-paced computer program focusing on spatial-temporal reasoning
    • Place value
    • Comparison of numbers
    • Problem solving
    • Math facts fluency
    • Addition and subtraction with regrouping
    • Time and money
    • Graphing
    • Measurement
    • Shapes and patterns
    • Fractions
    • Introduction to multiplication and division
    • Order of operations
    • iPad apps and web-based programs: IXL and X-tra Math

  • SCIENCE

    • Discovery Education Science Curriculum
    • Life Science - types of animals, animal life cycle, plant life cycle
    • Earth Science - weather, solar system
    • Physical Science - observing and classifying matter, changes in matter, sound
    • Science labs
    • Scholastic News Science Spin
    • Mystery Science  and other Web-based programs

  • SOCIAL STUDIES

    • Famous Americans
    • Holidays
    • Continents & Cultures
    • Texas Unit
    • Map skills
    • Graphing and tables
    • Scholastic News

Enrichment Curriculum

List of 6 items.

  • Foreign Language Curriculum (Spanish)

    • Development of listening, speaking, and comprehension skills for everyday communication
    • Vocabulary and basic parts of speech
    • Spanish culture
    • Enrichment activities including songs, games, dances, movies, and puppets

  • Art

    • Continuation of the care of tools, various media, design principles, and art history
    • Use of clay, paintings, and printmaking
    • Focus on multicultural unit involving a countries artifacts, sounds, tastes, and clothing (textiles)
    • Introduction of : drawing principles, body proportions, and facial features

  • Music

    • Continuation of music curriculum
    • Exploration of music concepts through singing and playing rhythm instruments
    • Introduction to the lives and music of great composers
    • Performance opportunities include Christmas pageant and Grandparents and Special Friends Day

  • Physical Education

    • Cooperative games
    • Skatetime
    • Cross-Curriculum games

  • Library

    • Literature-based with emphasis on authors and novels (fiction and non-fiction)
    • Book Talks
    • Makerspace activities to support reading and classroom curriculum 

  • Technology

    • Curriculum Integration
    • Basic Computer Skills
    • Keyboarding
    • Coding
    • Instruction in use of Google Apps for Education
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An All Saints education is rich in opportunities for students to explore a variety of activities and pursue their interests and passions. Whether performing on stage, learning another language, or taking part in one of the school's nine athletic teams, students are able to try new experiences and discover their talents and interests.