Second grade is a very big year for our students, both academically and spiritually. Spiritually, we look to help foster an understanding of their Catholic identity as they prepare for Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist. Academically, it is important to recognize where the second graders enter and to push them to reach their full potential in all areas of learning throughout the year.
Social Studies
Students are introduced to five main topics: communities, maps and landforms, government and citizens, economics and history. When we learn about communities, we discuss what a community is and the characteristics that make up a community. When we are teaching the concept of community we use the Flat Stanley books and character to understand that our community is different from others around our country and the world in many different ways. In learning about maps and landforms, the students learn how to properly use all map components and learn about all the different types of landforms there are. The students learn about our government and what good citizens should do. Economics is a study of goods, services, businesses and resources. The history component teaches the students about communities of the past that have helped to shape the present.
Handwriting
The Handwriting Without Tears program in second grade keeps the students practicing the skills they have learned the past two years.
Workshop
This is a learning opportunity during the day that is student driven and reinforces skills learned in the lessons taught during the day.