New Hartford Elementary

Educating for Excellence

Grade Two Overview

Language Arts:

Words Their Way Spelling
K-2 Spelling (High Frequency Words)
Zaner-Bloser Handwriting
Manuscript & an introduction to cursive writing. (Please encourage your child to print until we formally introduce cursive writing. It is difficult to change once it is learned incorrectly.)

Narrative, Informational, Opinion, and Poetry Writing
Common Core Writing Workshop
Reading
A balanced literacy program, which includes:
Guided reading with leveled texts
Whole group instruction
Shared, buddy and silent reading

Math
Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley - a challenging Math program developed to encourage the application of concepts in problem solving while addressing the basic skills.
Basic skills include addition and subtraction with and without regrouping, time, money, place value, and graphing.
Addition and Subtraction Math Facts

Social Studies
Responsive Classroom - Morning Meeting
Community
Maps

Science
Matter
Nutrition
Plants and Soil

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