2nd Grade

Second grade is an exciting year, especially from a faith-based perspective. The students will learn many new concepts in all subject areas this year that will both excite and challenge them. They will also grow in faith as he/she begins to develop a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ while gaining an understanding of his/her Catholic faith. This is a journey involving the entire family where each member plays an important role in helping to create a Christ centered environment in the home.

Religion

In second grade, our main focus is preparation for the reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. In addition to these sacraments, the following religious themes are presented: prayers, scriptures, liturgy, saints, Ten Commandments, Stewardship Friday, and attending weekly mass.

Language Arts

Students work within a comprehensive language arts program that includes studies in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, creative writing, and grammar.

Math

Second grade students use manipulatives, technology and hands-on activities to facilitate learning. Some of the concepts taught this year include: addition with regrouping, subtraction with regrouping, number sense, time and money, problem solving, charts and graphs, probability, geometry, fractions, and introductions to multiplication and division facts.

Science

Second grade topics of science discovery include plants, animals, land and water habitats, weather and earth changes over time, sun, moon, stars, and planets, matter and energy, forces, machines, and magnets, and a field trip to the Falls of the Ohio to study fossils.

Social Studies

Throughout the year, second graders will focus on the following topics: governing the people, the world around us, using our resources, people long ago, a world of many people, and people in the marketplace.

Technology

Students will review the correct finger placements for typing and practice typing the first 5 minutes of each class. Along with this they will focus on parts of the computer, Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety, Applied Digital Skills, and Coding.

Music

Students will be taught easy to intermediate rhythm, basic note values, treble clef notes, and understanding melody.

Art

Students will focus on art elements, vocabulary, art appreciation, unique creations, faith-based holiday projects, and cross-curricular projects.

Physical Education

Students will enjoy simple games and structured play to develop gross motor skills and movement patterns, listening and following directions, respecting others, manipulating sporting equipment, and making healthy life choices.