Second Grade
A kind, inclusive space where every child is known, supported, and encouraged to shine.
What Makes Second Grade Special
In our second grade classroom, every child is known, supported, and encouraged to shine. Students help guide class discussions and projects, turning their curiosity into learning opportunities that build both confidence and excitement. Lessons are tailored to meet each child where they are, ensuring everyone can grow and feel proud of their progress.
Second Grade Curriculum
A comprehensive, hands-on approach to learning that sparks curiosity and builds confidence.
Language Arts
A comprehensive approach using Fountas & Pinnell Literacy™ for reading, Fundations® for multisensory phonics and spelling, cursive handwriting through HWT, and Grammar & Writer's Workshop across multiple genres, culminating in a fiction-based Brown Bag Book Report.
Math
Math in Focus (Singapore Math) builds critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and confidence through research-based instruction and hands-on activities.
Social Studies
The Apple Unit brings hands-on learning through reading, graphing, a field trip, and the Apple Festival. The Community & Career Unit has students explore careers, welcome parent speakers, and create a business. The Post Office Unit covers letter writing, money skills, and mail processing.
"Second grade was the year everything clicked for our daughter. The teachers celebrate every child's strengths and make learning feel like an adventure."
Second Grade Parent
Second Grade Traditions & Experiences
Memorable moments that make second grade at Meadowbrook truly special.
Frequently Asked Questions
What math program does Second Grade use?
We use Math in Focus (Singapore Math), a research-based curriculum that builds critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities and real-world connections.
Do Second Graders learn cursive?
Yes! Students begin cursive handwriting using the Handwriting Without Tears program, building on the print foundations established in earlier grades.
See Second Grade in Action
Schedule a tour to visit our classrooms and meet our teachers during the school day.