Second Grade: What to Expect
Bible:
Bible is taught using scripture, and the Veritas Press curriculum. The scope and sequence is Genesis through Joshua.
Bible memory includes:
- Romans 12: 1 – 8
- James 1: 19 – 25
- Matthew 5: 13 – 16
- Genesis 1: 1 - 12
- Galatians 5:22-26
- 1 John 4:7-13
- Psalm 24
- Ephesians 3:14-21
Other memory work:
- "Block City" by Robert Louis Stevenson
- "Tyger, Tyger" by William Blake
- "Jesus Bids Us Shine" by Susan Bogert Warner
- "The Lamb" by William Blake
- "The Unseen Playmate" by Robert Louis Stevenson
- "Ancient Egypt"
History:
- Veritas Press: Old Testament and Ancient Egypt
Science:
- Apologia: Exploring Creation with Astronomy
Reading include:
- ABEKA Phonics Curriculum for Second Grade
Literature books the children will read include:
- Little House on the Prairie
- Winnie The Pooh
- Baby Island
- Pinocchio
- Tirzah
- Homer Price
- The Railway Children
Teacher read-aloud books may include:
- The Horse and His Boy
- The Magic City
- The Golden Goblet
- The Princess and the Goblin
- Charlotte's Web
Language Arts:
- Shurley English, Level 2
- Institute for Excellence in Writing
Math:
- Saxon Math for 3rd Grade
Classes taught include Art, Music, and PE.
Field trips include:
- U.S. Space and Rocket Center
- Pink Palace/Planetarium
- The bank
- Egyptian Exhibit in Memphis
Special events & projects may include:
- Stargazing Night
- Egyptian Day
- Little House Book Day
Ministerium:
- Make A Wish Foundation
- The Pantry
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