Grade 2 Curriculum Overview

Social Studies
Language arts are built around storytelling, featuring fables, legends, and folklore from various cultures. These tales introduce children to archetypal characters and moral lessons, fostering an understanding of values like kindness, courage, and justice. Stories from Aesop, Celtic saints, Native American folklore, and local traditions help students connect with diverse cultures and develop empathy.

English and Grammar
Language development continues with reading from personal main lesson books, building confidence and connection to the material. Simple sentences, rhyming words, and plays support language skills, while basic grammar concepts such as sentence structure are introduced through creative, interactive, and engaging lessons.

Geography
Children explore geography through local observation, field trips, and nature walks, helping them connect to their immediate surroundings. This hands-on approach enhances their understanding of the physical world and reinforces cultural studies through the lens of geography.

Sciences
Nature studies deepen with an emphasis on sensory observation and exploration of the natural world. Experiential lessons encourage awe and respect for nature, fostering continuous and careful observation of plants, animals, and seasonal changes.

Mathematics
Math lessons focus on whole numbers, times tables, and simple arithmetic. Children work on number patterns, column addition, and basic problem-solving. Time and money are also introduced, helping develop logical thinking and a sense of order.

Drawing
Second grade explores symmetry and balance through mirror drawing and form drawing, cultivating fine motor skills and harmony in their artistic work. Stick crayons are used to explore both abstract and representational forms.

Painting
Children learn about color through the study of secondary colors and their interactions. Painting exercises, including representations of animals and plants, encourage creativity and emotional expression while developing color awareness.

Handwork
Students engage in crochet, creating items like pot holders and mats. This activity helps refine motor skills and teaches patience while fostering a connection between thought, feeling, and action.

Sculptural Arts
Beeswax modeling continues, where children now craft figures from the stories they encounter, deepening their understanding of the narratives through hands-on work.

Music
Music lessons center on the pentatonic scale, connecting to the themes of stories, fables, and folk songs. Through the recorder, children learn melodies that reflect the emotional tones of the stories while developing rhythmic and listening skills.

Games and Movement
Games and movement classes focus on balance, coordination, and rhythmic movement, integrating brain development with physical activity. Games like jump rope and hopscotch enhance rhythmic timing and balance while toss-and-catch games improve hand-eye coordination and teamwork while promoting emotional and physical well-being.