Second Grade Curriculum
A complete year of Math, ELA, Science, and History & Civics — organized, parent-led, and ready to teach.
$249/year
Family discounts available
Second Grade builds on what your child learned in Kindergarten and First Grade — and raises the bar. Students move from basic addition and subtraction into multi-digit operations and early multiplication concepts. Reading shifts from decoding to comprehension, and writing becomes more structured and purposeful. Science introduces hands-on investigation across life, earth, and physical science. History grounds students in American identity, civic life, and geography.
Each week covers all four subjects — organized, sequenced, and ready to teach.
Scope & Sequence
This scope & sequence shows what your child will learn and how the curriculum progresses throughout the year. Each subject moves through six units, with six lessons per unit. Full lesson plans are available after enrollment.
Mathematics
Builds number fluency and problem-solving skills from place value through early multiplication, measurement, and geometry.
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Unit 1: Number Sense & Place Value. Numbers to 1,000, place value, comparing and ordering, odd and even numbers, skip counting, and estimation.
Unit 2: Addition & Subtraction Strategies. Addition and subtraction within 100, number lines, mental math, and one- and two-step word problems.
Unit 3: Introduction to Multiplication. Repeated addition, arrays, equal groups, skip counting, and real-life multiplication—building the concept before the facts.
Unit 4: Measurement & Data. Measuring in inches and centimeters, telling time, counting money, and reading and making graphs.
Unit 5: Geometry & Fractions. 2D and 3D shapes, partitioning shapes, and an introduction to halves, thirds, and fourths.
Unit 6: Review & Math Projects. Consolidation of key skills through problem-solving, logic puzzles, a real-life math project, and the year-end assessment.
English Language Arts (ELA)
Develops grammar, writing, reading comprehension, and language skills across fiction, nonfiction, and poetry — with weekly reading built in.
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Unit 1: Building Sentences & Grammar Foundations. Types of sentences, capitalization, punctuation, nouns, verbs, adjectives, and writing complete sentences.
Unit 2: Developing Paragraph Writing & Vocabulary. Opinion, narrative, and informational writing, plus vocabulary development through context and conjunctions.
Unit 3: Reading Comprehension Strategies. Characters, plot, prediction, inference, main idea, compare and contrast, and summarization.
Unit 4: Exploring Genres—Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry. Fables, folktales, poetry, biography, nonfiction features, and short research practice.
Unit 5: Spelling, Phonics & Language Development. Spelling patterns, syllables, prefixes and suffixes, root words, homophones, and synonyms and antonyms.
Unit 6: Writing Projects & Communication. Book reviews, storytelling, revising and editing, publishing student writing, and a final storybook project.
Science
Life, earth, and physical science taught through direct instruction, observation, and hands-on investigation—including a full unit on scientific investigation.
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Unit 1: Life Science — Plants & Animals. Basic needs, plant and animal life cycles, habitats, adaptations, and food chains.
Unit 2: Earth Science — Weather & Seasons. Weather types and tools, the water cycle, seasonal changes, global weather patterns, and severe weather preparedness.
Unit 3: Earth Science — Our Earth. Earth’s layers, rocks and soil, natural resources, landforms, erosion, and map exploration.
Unit 4: Physical Science — Matter & Energy. States of matter, properties of materials, heating and cooling, sound and light, force and motion, magnetism, and simple machines.
Unit 5: Scientific Investigation. Asking questions, observing, predicting, experimenting, recording results, and a hands-on STEM mini-project.
Unit 6: Review & Science Showcase. Review across all three science domains and a student-led Science Showcase project.
History & Civics
American history, national identity, civic life, and geography taught through clear instruction, biographical study, and map skills.
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Unit 1: National Symbols & Landmarks. The American flag, Statue of Liberty, national monuments, parks, and state symbols.
Unit 2: U.S. Historical Figures. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, and Theodore Roosevelt—who they were and why they matter.
Unit 3: Holidays & Traditions. Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and the history behind national observances.
Unit 4: Civics & Government. What government is, how it works at local, state, and national levels, laws and rights, voting, and community helpers.
Unit 5: Geography & Map Skills. Continents, oceans, U.S. states and capitals, map reading, cardinal directions, and landforms.
Unit 6: History Through Stories & Projects. Westward expansion, pioneer biographies, Native American cultures, immigration and Ellis Island, and a personal history project.
What’s Included
All Four Core Subjects
36 Weeks of Guided Lessons
Hands-On, Low-Screen Learning
Built-In Progress Tracking
Flexible Weekly Pacing
One Digital Curriculum Portal
Second Grade Questions
Do I need teaching experience to use this curriculum?
No. The curriculum is written for parents, not credentialed teachers. Second Grade is parent-led, with clear lessons that guide you through the instruction and activities.
How much time does Second Grade take?
It varies by child and subject. Each weekly lesson is designed to be completed over several hours, and you control the pace. Spend more time where your child needs it and move ahead when ready.
Do I need a separate reading program?
No. Reading is built directly into Second Grade ELA alongside phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing.
What materials will I need?
Most activities use basic school supplies and common household materials. Any materials needed are clearly listed in the lesson.
How is progress tracked in Second Grade?
Graded quizzes provide regular feedback throughout the year. Mid-year and year-end checkpoint assessments in all four subjects help identify strengths and areas that may need more review.
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