Grade 2

Math

In Grade 2 the student learns to add and subtract two- and three-digit numbers; relate multiplication to addition;

count by twos, fives, and tens; identify odd and even numbers;

carry and borrow; count by very large numbers; tell time; and recognize and construct geometric shapes.

English

Your child is introduced to punctuation and parts of speech.

He also studies word meanings and order, compound words, and rhyming words.

The curriculum develops visual discrimination and increases reading comprehension skills.

Literature and Creative Writing

Students are encouraged to visualize, use their imaginations, and give creative responses to questions following one-page stories.

Instead of drudgery, reading suddenly becomes a true learning experience,

and writing blossoms into a comfortable skill.

It provides practice in handwriting and speed reading.

Social Studies

This material, while continuing to build reading skills, also builds visual discrimination and vocabulary.

It teaches about our nation and some of the great political and Godly leaders of the past.

Science

This grade sets forth the days of Creation and what was created on each day.

It also demonstrates how various plants and animals function in today’s world.

It reveals God’s original instructions to man and the consequences of man’s violation of those instructions.

Word Building

Student will learn an average of 240 spelling words.

Along with the spelling words, students learn spelling rules as well as practice their printing skills.

Animal Science

The student learns about sheep, dogs, horses, cats, cattle, rabbits, rodents, poultry, unusual birds, spiders,

snakes, toads, and frogs.

Each is presented in interesting story form.

As appropriate, Scripture reference to these animals is provided.

Bible Reading

In Grade 2 the student reads the Book of John.

As he reads he is also expected to answer questions about God’s Word.

In addition, he learns the Books of the New Testament in order.

Various character traits dealing with relationships with God and others are emphasized also.

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