Grade 2

Reading
Continued exposure to various genres
Continued practice of fluent reading
Execution of additional word-solving strategies
Strengthening of literal comprehension
Expansion of inferential thinking
Deepening literary responses verbally and in writing

Language Arts
Introduction to cursive
Use of the writing process while writing in various genres (e.g. personal narrative, informational, persuasive, lab reports, poetry, and fiction)
Further practice with writing conventions (punctuation and capitalization)
Exposure to spelling patterns at individualized spelling stages based off of Words Their Way Curriculum and Spelling Inventory
Continued focus on speaking and listening skills

Math
Mastery of sums and differences to 20
Focus on fluency in addition of one- and two-digit numbers through 100
Use place value understanding and properties of operations
Deepening of conceptual understanding of measurement
Development of knowledge of addition and subtraction within 200 and with word problems to 100
Expansion of understanding of fractions and time telling
Exploration of 2- and 3-dimensional shapes
Development of problem-solving strategies

Social Studies / History
Understanding of traits of responsible citizenship
Development of map/globe skills
Identification of goods and services in the community
Exploration of ways in which life was difficult for the early settlers
Identification of physical features of the earth and natural resources
Study of historical figures who have helped shape history
Familiarization with states and their capitals
Familiarization with features of regions in the U.S.
Exploration of cultural, racial, and ethnic differences among people
Appreciation of the importance of American symbols, landmarks, and historical documents

Science
Exploration of the needs of local/global environment
Introduction of scientific tools (wind gauge, rain gauge, graduated cylinder)
Practice in observation skills
Introduction to writing results
Introduction to compiling data and displaying it in a table
Stress on questions how, why, what if…
Use of computers to store, retrieve, and present scientific information
Investigation of matter and how it changes
Discussion of animals and their habitats
Focus on Earth’s changing land and water

Spanish
Use of songs, stories, and other audio activities to introduce basic vocabulary and grammar
Introduction of short sentence-writing in journals
Introduction to Spanish names of oceans and continents
Emphasis on geographical proximity to Spanish-speaking countries

Art
Emphasis on the elements and principles of design
Study of modern art
Exploration of various art movements
Participation in specific holiday projects
Exploration of different art mediums including ceramics

Music
Enhancement of previously learned skills
Introduction of quarter rests and half notes
Introduction of two-part canons
Discussion of cultural contexts of performance music

Technology
Practice in typing tutorials using Edutyping
Expansion and application of knowledge of Google Workspace (create, edit, view, print)
Development of basic internet research skills

Physical Education
Emphasis on locomotor movements (walk, run, hop, skip, gallop, slide)
Focus on non-locomotor movements (bend, twist, turn)
Emphasis on body control
Introduction to proper throwing, kicking, catching techniques
Expansion on the understanding of game structure
Stress on teamwork, sportsmanship, and safety
Expansion of sports, games, and activities
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Main Campus: PK4 - Gr. 8
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Gulf Stream, FL 33483
Phone: 561.276.5225   Fax: 561.276.7115

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Delray Beach, FL 33444
Phone: 561.278.7735