Academics
Lower School

Second Grade Curriculum

Our Curriculum

List of 4 items.

  • LANGUAGE ARTS

    • Literature-based approach to reading with emphasis on fluency and comprehension
      Unit-based class novel studies
    • Descriptive, narrative and journal writing
    • Daily Reading and Grammar Spiral
    • Zaner Bloser Handwriting: Introduction to cursive writing
    • Schloastic News
    • Accelerated Reader program
  • MATHEMATICS

    • Singapore/Tang Math
    • Place value
    • Comparison of numbers
    • Problem solving
    • Math facts fluency
    • Addition and subtraction with regrouping
    • Time and money
    • Graphing
    • Measurement
    • Shapes and patterns
    • Fractions
    • Introduction to multiplication and division
    • ST Math - self-paced computer program focusing on spatial-temporal reasoning
    • IXL and X-tra Math
  • SCIENCE

    • Discovery Education/Mystery Science Curriculum
    • Life Science - types of animals, animal life cycle, plant life cycle
    • Earth Science - weather, solar system
    • Physical Science - observing and classifying matter, changes in matter, sound
    • Science labs
    • Scholastic News Science Spin
  • SOCIAL STUDIES

    • Famous Americans
    • Holidays
    • Continents & Cultures
    • Map skills
    • Graphing and tables
    • Scholastic News

Enrichment Curriculum

List of 6 items.

  • Foreign Language Curriculum (Spanish)

    • Development of listening, speaking, and comprehension skills for everyday communication
    • Vocabulary and basic parts of speech
    • Spanish culture
    • Enrichment activities including songs, games, dances, movies, and puppets
  • Art

    • Continuation of the care of tools, various media, design principles, and art history
    • Use of clay, paintings, and printmaking
    • Introduction of : drawing principles, body proportions, and facial features
  • Music

    • Continuation of music curriculum
    • Exploration of music concepts through singing and playing rhythm instruments
    • Introduction to the lives and music of great composers
    • Performance opportunities include Christmas pageant and Grandparents and Special Friends Day
  • Physical Education

    • Cooperative games
    • Cross-Curriculum games
    • Skatetime
  • Library

    • Literature-based with emphasis on authors and novels (fiction and non-fiction)
    • Book Talks
    • Helping students discover books that match their interests and reading levels
  • Technology

    • Curriculum Integration
    • Coding
    • STEAM Lab
All Saints Episcopal School is a community of excellence, based on Christian values, preparing students to serve and transform the world.
An All Saints education is rich in opportunities for students to explore a variety of activities and pursue their interests and passions. Whether performing on stage, learning another language, or taking part in one of the school's nine athletic teams, students are able to try new experiences and discover their talents and interests.