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
    • MyView - reading curriculum
    • Literature-based approach to reading with emphasis on fluency and comprehension
    • Descriptive and narrative writing with a focus on grammar and editing; writing personal letters
    • Zaner Bloser Handwriting: Introduction to cursive writing
    • Voyager Sopris - Primary Spelling by Pattern: Scientific Spelling
    • Accelerated Reader
    • iPad apps and web-based programs

  • MATHEMATICS

    • Dimensions Math - Singapore Math curriculum with an emphasis on number sense
    • Place value
    • Comparison of numbers
    • Addition and subtraction with regrouping
    • Time and money
    • Graphing
    • Measurement
    • Shapes and patterns
    • Symmetry
    • Fractions
    • Introduction to multiplication and division
    • iPad apps and web-based programs

  • SCIENCE

    • 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
    • Web-based programs

  • SOCIAL STUDIES

    • Famous Americans
    • Holidays
    • Continents
    • 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.