Second grade is an exciting year for students to apply newly acquired skills and expand their learning. Through a balanced literacy program, they will participate in both reading and writing workshops and be encouraged to stretch their thinking skills in these areas. Opportunities to share student work are provided frequently and investment in work by second graders becomes more apparent. Students in second grade become more independent as readers and writers, striving toward creating quality work products. Students enjoy building their classroom community during daily class meetings. They learn to develop and exhibit appropriate social interaction and problem solving skills, which help to create a respectful, positive, and caring classroom environment.

Second grade students explore various topics and themes throughout the year, Some examples are:

For more detailed information please refer to the district's Second Grade Curriculum Brochure.

Helpful web sites for parents and students:

• National Library of Virtual Manipulatives - math for all ages
• Harcourt Trophies Activities - Activities related to reading series
• Science Experiments - experiment ideas to do together

Parents and/or guardians should preview all web sites before using them with children.

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