What Your Second Grader Needs to Know – A Comprehensive Guide to Early Learning
Part of the Core Knowledge Series, What Your Second Grader Needs to Know provides a detailed, well-structured overview of essential knowledge and skills for second-grade students. Designed for both parents and educators, this book ensures that children receive a well-rounded education, with engaging lessons that build on first-grade foundations and prepare them for future learning.
Key Features & Core Learning Areas:
Language Arts & Literature:
Classic & Contemporary Poems – Includes works such as Caterpillars and Gwendolyn Brooks’s prizewinning Rudolph Is Tired of the City.
Stories from Around the World – Features African folktales, American tall tales, European fairy tales, and Greek myths.
Grammar & Language Skills – Introduces sentence structure, parts of speech, and the basics of written English in an engaging, humorous way.
History & Geography:
Global Exploration – Travel to Japan, ancient Greece, and other cultures to explore their history and geography.
American History – Learn about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad, introducing key moments in civil rights history.
Visual Arts & Music:
Masterworks & Hands-On Activities – Includes full-color reproductions of famous paintings by El Greco, Van Gogh, Matisse, and more.
Introduction to Music Theory – Covers basic musical notation, great composers, instruments, and sing-along songs like I’ve Been Working on the Railroad and Do-Re-Mi.
Mathematics:
Expanded Number Sense – Teaches numbers up to 100, addition and subtraction strategies, and an introduction to fractions.
Telling Time & First Look at Geometry – Helps children develop practical math skills and spatial reasoning.
Science & Exploration:
The Natural World – Covers the cycle of life, the seasons, and ecosystems.
Introduction to Physics – Hands-on activities explore levers, magnets, and simple machines.
Human Biology & Health – Discusses the wonder of the human body and how it works.
Famous Scientists – Introduces important historical figures in science and their discoveries.
An Essential Learning Resource for Parents & Teachers
Encourages interactive learning with read-aloud opportunities and discussion prompts.
Blends academics with creativity, making lessons both engaging and enriching.
Supports homeschooling, classroom instruction, and supplemental learning.
By providing clear expectations and structured learning goals, What Your Second Grader Needs to Know ensures that children gain a solid academic foundation while fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.
