2nd Grade

 

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A typical day in second grade is...

• Language arts group with reading and writing centers
• Snack time
• Math groups with center time
• Lunch
• Time for recess
• Science and social studies
• Health
• Specials (taught by our special area teachers)         PE (twice a week)         Music (once a week)         Art (once a week) Other Curriculum Programs
• Classroom guidance provided by our counselors
• Computer lab instructed by our technology specialist
• Media center lessons with instruction by the media specialist

World Class Reader Second Grade An Acrostic Poem written by Second Graders Start smart in second grade Experimenting all of the time Challenging and cool centers Of course it is fun and neat New and lasting friendships Days are always fun Great community meetings Reach for the stars Awesome!!! Decisions, decisions, decisions Extraordinary in every way! Did you know...

• Second graders may check out three books at a time from the media center.
• Your child will go to the computer lab at least twice a month.
• Each child learns beginning research skills and oral presentation skills. And these things get bigger and better...
• Books, desks, and chairs
• Spelling words (15-20 words per story)
• Stories we read and write
• Math sense grows to include telling time, counting change, 3-digit numbers, introduction to multiplication

A "Sneak Peek" into Second Grade... Over the summer, you can help prepare your child for second grade by encouraging him/her to

• Read simple books.
• Read for meaning.
• Stress reading for understanding.
• Write stories including complete sentences, capital letters, and punctuation.
• Work/Play with addition and subtraction facts through sums of 20.
• Relate math to everyday life. For example, use time and money whenever you can
• Reinforce organizational skills
• Stress responsibility of his/her own things.
• Remind him/her of strengths, build confidence, and compliment your child frequently.