2nd Grade
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Potato Olympics -
Family Heritage
Second Grade at Sechrist Elementary School
Welcome to second grade! This is an exciting year where students will
expand their curiosity, deepen their knowledge, build confidence, and
create many sweet memories! Our teachers provide a supportive and
engaging learning environment for students to strengthen reading fluency
and comprehension, math skills, problem solving abilities, all while
exploring different science and social studies topics.
Second Grade Teachers
What Your Second Grader Is Learning
Reading & Writing
Read and spell single and multi-syllabic words with the six
different syllable types
Read fluently with accuracy, expression, and comprehension
Explore a variety of reading genres, such as fairy tales,
biographies, and historical texts.
Apply the writing process to plan, draft, and revise paragraphs
in different formats, including opinion, narrative, and
informational
Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in written work
Math & Science
Identify and order numbers up to 1,000
Use money and tell time to the minute
Add and subtract three-digit numbers with regrouping
Create and solve word problems
Conduct science investigations and compare results
Measure correctly using a variety of tools
Science
Explore life cycles of insects, mammals, and plants and their
adaptations
Explain the differences in states of matter
Research tectonic plates and how they impact landscapes
Identify patterns in nature
Social Studies
Study the formation of the United States, early exploration, and
westward expansion
Explore ancient civilizations in Asia and Greece
Learn basic map skills, including construction and interpretation
Research important historical figures and how they impacted
society for the better
Technology, Art, Music & P.E.
Technology: Use digital tools safely and effectively for learning, research, and communication
Art & Music:Explore the historical and expressive value of art and music while developing creative skills and vocabulary
Physical Education: Build motor skills, promote teamwork, and encourage healthy lifestyle habits through active play and structured movement
Second grade is an exciting year of exploration and growth. We are proud to guide our students as they continue building strong academic and social foundations!