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Second Grade - Hybrid

Second grade cements the foundation of phonics and launches a true love of reading. Students start to explore history from a Christian perspective as they dive into quality literature, student-made materials, art, stories and songs to make it all come to life. The language of numeracy grows in 2nd grade as students dive deeper into math concepts.

BIBLE

The students begin learning about Jesus by reading the Bible for themselves and packing their “toolbelts” with practical ways they can walk out their faith. Bible memorization is incorporated.

U.S. HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY

Exploring American history provides the framework for this year.  Multi-sensory learning through the use of “living books”, hands-on activities,games, and songs reinforce learning about the history and geography of our country.  Students will gain knowledge about the patriotic symbols and the 50 states. 

READING

In addition to participating in focused phonics-based reading program, students will read interesting literature to continue developing the reading skills previously learned. Whenever possible, “living books” will relate to the historical time period being studied.   

LANGUAGE ARTS

Spelling, handwriting, creative writing, and grammar are taught using a  variety of materials. A strong phonics curriculum will also be supplemented to the 2nd-grade program.  Copy work, dictation and memorization are incorporated into the week.

MATH

Valor Christian Academy uses Sadlier math  for our math curriculum. Sadlier math offers:

 

  • Extensive opportunities for practice of concepts and fact memorization
  • A focus on conceptual development of numeracy
  • Multiple ways to develops math fluency and conceptual understanding
  • Support for deepening the vocabulary of numeracy and cognitive rigor
  • Digital tools for families on their at-home days
 

SCIENCE

The core of this science curriculum uses several books such as Foss Science curriculum. This science program focuses on God’s amazing world and is supplemented with many hands-on activities.

ART & MUSIC

VCA encourages children to have fun exploring the world of art through the use of their creativity, critical thinking and fine motor skills. Students explore different artists, mediums, and creative thinking that correlate with the humanities that  they are studying! Students will develop a portfolio as they explore drawing, colored pencils, colored markers, and beginning painting.  Children will learn patriotic songs that correspond with their curriculum.