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Second GradeBible: listening to and reading Bible stories; memorizing scriptures Option 1: The Holy Bible, reading the stories as they are encountered Option 2: Bible read-aloud recommendations from the 1000 Good Books list
Grammar (English Orthography): second year phonics instruction or phonics review; second year spelling Option 1: Writing Road to Reading by Romalda Spaulding with Teaching Reading at Home: A Supplement to WRTR by Wanda Sanseri or Teacher’s Edition with Annual Lesson Plans by Myrna McCulloch Option 2: Phonics for Reading & Spelling by Bonnie Dettmer Option 3: Saxon Phonics 2 by Lorna Simmons Option 4: Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself by Charlotte Lockhart Option 5: Why Johnny Can’t Read by Rudolf Flesch Spelling instruction: The Elementary Spelling Book by Noah Webster or The Eclectic Progressive Spelling Book by Alexander H. McGuffey Highly recommended teacher’s resource for any of the listed options: The ABC’s and All Their Tricks by Margaret Bishop
Language: no formal study, yet Optional: Latin’s Not So Tough Level 2 by Karen Mohs and/or Hey Andrew! Teach Me Some Greek! Level 2 by Karen Mohs
Writing: mastering script penmanship and second year copying Option 1: Theory of Spencerian Penmanship with Spencerian Copybook 1 and 2 Handwriting practice: Copybook resources
Literature: listening to and reading quality literature; lots of poetry 2nd Grade Literature & Poetry selections from the 1000 Good Books list
History: Ancient Greece & Rome Option 1: CCH’s Grade 2 History Unit Option 2: Greenleaf Press Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome Highly recommended teacher’s resource for any of the listed options: All Through the Ages History through Literature Guide by Christine Miller The TimeChart History of the World by Edward Hull
Math: second year arithmetic instruction Option 1: Formal textbook/workbook math instruction can be delayed until phonics, reading, and penmanship is solidly mastered (about 3rd grade). In the meantime, math games and activities can build increasing math awareness and skills. Family Math by Jean Kerr Stenmark Option 2: Formal arithmetic instruction is not delayed. Math-U-See Foundations of Mathematics by Steve Demme Option 3: Formal arithmetic instruction is not delayed. Ray’s New Primary Arithmetic Text with Classic Curriculum Arithmetic Workbooks Series 2 and Ray’s New Arithmetic Key and Parent-Teacher Guide
Science: Nature study and history of science integrated with history study: Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Botsford Comstock with All Through the Ages History through Literature Guide by Christine Miller
Art: Second year art history, copying, and color mixing, or a sequential art curriculum Option 1: progressive work in art history, copying masterpieces, and color Art History: God and the History of Art by Barry Stebbing or A Child's History of Art by V. M. Hillyer Copying Masterpieces: Catalog of Fine Art Prints by the National Gallery of Art and/or Catalog of Fine Art Prints by University Prints Color Wheel & Mixing: A Color Sampler by Kathleen Westray Option 2: using a sequential art curriculum Lamb’s Book of Art II by Barry Stebbing with Teacher’s Manual Optional but recommended with a sequential curriculum: God and the History of Art by Barry Stebbing
Music: melody, rhythm, harmony, and timbre; singing; familiarization with church, national, & classical music; the history of music: Learning to play the piano or other instrument will teach the grammar of music; therefore, private local piano lessons are highly recommended, with church, national, and classical music and music history
Geography: developing geographic awareness through literature All Through the Ages History through Literature Guide by Christine Miller and/or A Child’s Geography of the World by V. M. Hillyer with World Atlas for Young Explorers by the National Geographic Society History of Geographic Exploration & Cartography |