Welcome to Second Grade!

Computer Science:
Students will learn how to operate devices, troubleshoot basic hardware and software issues, and use passwords to keep their information secure. They will also collect and present visual data, use simple algorithms, and discuss the impact of technology on society.

English Language Arts:
Students develop reading fluency and comprehension, phonological awareness, and the ability to decode multi-syllable words. They also write opinion, informative, and narrative pieces and engage in speaking and listening activities.

Fine Arts:
Students use movement, expression, and imagination to explore and convey ideas. They also describe the elements of various art forms and connect their artistic experiences to culture and emotions.

Health Education:
Students learn about human development, personal boundaries, body awareness, emotional regulation, and nutrition. They also focus on safety, healthcare providers, disease prevention, and avoiding substance misuse.

Library:
Students will learn to narrow down research topics, ask specific questions, and evaluate information using various resources. They will explore how media messages are created with intent, begin practicing responsible digital citizenship, and strengthen their understanding of texts by identifying key story elements.

Mathematics:
Students will develop problem-solving skills, understand place value, work with addition and subtraction within 20, and begin to work with multiplication concepts. They will also explore measurement, time, money, data, and geometry.

Physical Education:
Children will build confidence and challenge their motor skills through cooperative games. They will also discuss the importance of physical activity, nutrition, and hydration.

Science:
Students will learn about the properties of matter, explore how Earth's surface changes, and investigate living things and their habitats. They will also design solutions to problems, experiment using models, and discuss their observations.

Social Studies:
Students will learn about the roles and responsibilities of community members, the importance of rules and laws, and how individuals and groups contribute to the community's success.

 

usbe parent guide - second grade     utah core standards

English Language Arts:

• Have your child read every day at home. Encourage them to read to younger siblings or other children.
• Have your child write about their activities and other things that interest them.
• Engage your child in conversations about interests and texts they are reading.

 

Fine Arts:

• Set up an "art area" with materials like crayons, markers, old magazines, and scrap paper to encourage creative exploration through drawing, collage-making, or sculpture.
• Host a mini performance at home where your child can create and perform their dance, play, or music using props like old clothes, hats, and simple musical instruments.
• Take your child to local arts events such as live performances, museums, or theater productions to expose them to different art forms and inspire their creativity.

 

Health Education:

• Talk with your child about safe people they can trust and go to for help. Make a list of these people and display it in an accessible place for the child.
• Prepare a healthy meal as a family. Discuss how each food choice helps the body stay strong and healthy.
• Teach your child the correct names for body parts, and explain the importance of respecting their and others’ bodies and boundaries. 

 

Mathematics:

• Encourage your child to explore math by adding, subtracting, and estimating everyday objects like blocks, coins, or candy.
• Use real-life activities, like shopping with real money or telling time with an analog clock, to help your child apply math concepts in practical situations.
• Foster a positive attitude toward math by celebrating effort and perseverance, engaging in problem-solving conversations, and playing math-based games together.

 

Physical Education:

• Practice and play a variety of physical activities together that encourage skipping, running, throwing, and catching.
• Let your child help plan a healthy meal and discuss how the meal supports an active lifestyle.
• Practice cooperation and sportsmanship by inviting other children of all ability levels to participate in games and activities.

 

Science:

• Brainstorm ways to stop wind or water from changing the shape of the ground in your yard or neighborhood.
• Observe and describe the plants and animals in your neighborhood. Determine what resources they need to survive and what features they have that help them to survive.
• Sort different toys in your house based on properties such as color, texture, hardness, and strength.

 

Social Studies:

• Talk with your child about different jobs and roles within the community. Ask them to identify people they know who contribute to the community's well-being, such as teachers, doctors, or firefighters.
• Discuss family rules and local laws and how they help everyone stay safe and work together.