Second Grade
Curriculum
ReadingFocus: In second grade we learn how to decode one syllable and multisyllabic words with a variety of vowel patterns, letter combinations, prefixes, and suffixes. We read leveled texts in small groups focusing on decoding strategies, fluency, and comprehension.
Textbook: Super Kids, leveled readers, chapter books determined by Lexile, structured literacy decoding lists, and have leveled class library for free choice reading. |
WritingFocus: In second grade we focus on encoding one syllable and multisyllabic words with a variety of vowel patterns, letter combinations, prefixes, and suffixes. The children progress from writing single letters to letter combinations, followed by individual words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs. Cursive is taught starting at the beginning of second grade.
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MathFocus: In second grade we work on mastering addition and subtraction facts through 20, develop strategies for adding and subtracting within 100, focus on the concept of place value, work with time, data, and money, and delve into properties of 2-d and 3-d shapes.
Textbook: Eureka Math
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ScienceFocus: Air and Weather, rocks and minerals, healthy bodies
Textbook: Foss
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Social StudiesFocus: We will learn about communities, rules, responsibilities, and develop our ability to form, discuss and value multiple points of view to support community decisions. Further, we will use relevant information and historical context to form points of view on historical events.
Textbook: Scholastic News
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ReligionFocus: Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion, gospel stories, symbols of the church, parts of the mass.
Textbook: Blessed First Communion |
Social/Emotional SkillsTextbook: Second Step
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Service and Leadership
Enrichment
Special Events
First Reconciliation and First Communion
“Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire.” - St. Catherine of Sienna
Creating learning experiences for students to discover and grow into their best selves is why I am a teacher. School was challenging for me as an early learner, and this is why I am passionate about fostering a classroom community that encourages risk and views failure as an opportunity for learning.
I have two daughters at Our Lady of the Lake and am grateful to be a part of this welcoming community. I grew up in San Diego, received my undergraduate degree and teaching credential from Sonoma State, and am now in a graduate program, focused on STEAM education, at the University of San Diego. Due to this, I spend most of my time studying and being a mom, but when I’m free you might find me paddle boarding on Lake Washington.