Our 2nd grade year focuses heavily on Language Arts since that is generally when our children’s reading skills begin to really take off. After reading our concentration is on Math and Science. Everything else is gravy.
Language Arts Resources
This year I thought we would continue with our eclectic mix of readers to keep Pumpkin engaged. I am trying Rod and Staff Curriculum for the first time this year. Pumpkin seems to like these gentle Christian Readers although she says she still wants to continue reading her Bob Books.
- Phonics Pathways (supplemental activities)
- Reading Reflex (supplemental activities)
- Bob Books Collection 2 and 3
- Learning Language Arts through Literature
- Easy Language Lessons
- Rod & Staff~ We learn about God Phonics Set
- Rod and Staff Beginning Steps to Reading Reader
- Printing Power~ Handwriting without Tears
- Wordly Wise 1 ( we have not finished yet)
- Worldly Wise 2
Mathematics Resources:
Math is Pumpkin’s favorite subject. We are continuing to use Singapore Math with her this year and are pleased with how she has been doing with this program.
- Singapore Math Primary Math 1A & B (textbooks & workbooks)
- Number Bonds: addition & subtraction (interactive whiteboard activity)
Science:
- Young Florida Naturalist’s Guide to Science
- Lego Education Wedo Robotics
Geography:
- Road Trip USA (only used with states we visit)
- Trail Guide to World Geography (tentative study with her 4th grade brothers)
History:
- Child’s History of the World
- History for Little People
Extra Curricular Activities
- Horseback Riding
- Gymnastics
- Piano
- Ballet (tentative)
Related Links:
Homeschooling & Curriculum Plans 2012-2013
4th Grade Curriculum Plans (2012-2013)
Looks like a great plan! I can’t wait to hear/read how the year moves along for you!
Learning Language Arts Through Literacy looks like a great book!
Thanks for sharing your curriculum plans.
Popped by from the “Not-Back-to-School” Blog Hop: Curriculum Week!
Hope that you have a happy homeschool year!
Happy planning for 2012-2013!
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I figured if I’m going to link up a post this Friday for your iphone photo dump, I should be following, and lo and behold I discover you have a 2nd grader like I do 🙂
My daughter would LOVE to go horseback riding, but I don’t think she’s old enough for most stables around here.