2nd Grade

Second Grade Newsletter 2025-2026!

Summary of Module 10  Many Cultures One World: The world is more connected today than it has ever been. As a result,children are exposed to a diverse cultural landscape. Understanding

and learning from different people and cultures is important in accepting and appreciating this diversity.

Reading: In this module, children will read texts about a variety of cultures. They also explore how their own heritage has contributed to the American culture we all share. Learning from different people and cultures will encourage children’s interest in the world around them.

Essential Question: What can we learn from different people and cultures?

Writing Module 10-  

Summary of Module:  In Module 10, students will write a note thanking someone for sharing a tradition or cultural experience with them. We will discuss what culture is, guide them to realize that it is a group’s way of life that includes art, music, dance, clothing, food, and beliefs.

Focus Statement: When we learn from different cultures, we open our world to new possibilities.

Math Curriculum:  In module 7 students are working with data in bar graphs, line plots. Students will record and count data and organize it into a table. They will draw picture graphs where a picture represents an object. Students will also display money data in a line graph. Students will then learn about bills and coins. Students will use coins to follow the decomposition of a dollar. Students learn to make change from a dollar by counting on.

In our next module, Module 8 we will extend our understanding of part-whole relationships through the lens of geometry. As students compose and decompose shapes, they begin to develop an understanding of unit fractions as equal parts of a whole.  Students will build on prior knowledge of shapes defining attributes to recognize and draw categories of polygons with specified attributes. Students see that they can arrange two-dimensional shapes to create a new whole or composite shape which can become part of an even larger whole. Students will decompose circles and rectangles into equal parts and describe them as halves, thirds, and fourths or quarters. Lastly we will have students apply their understanding of partitioning the whole into halves and fourths to tell time to the nearest five minutes, using both analog and digital clocks. They will construct simple clocks and see the relationships to partitioning a circle into quarters and halves, thereby decomposing 60 minutes. 

Home Connection: Practice identifying and counting real coins and adding them up.  Students can also  practice identifying shapes around them.  Maybe use play dough and practice making shapes and then evenly cutting the shape up and identifying the fraction

Science 

We are so excited to be learning all about Plant & Animal Relationships! During the unit, students will explore the wonderful world of living things and learn how plants and animals depend on each other to survive. Students will be learning about the different animal groups, including: Insects, Mammals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles and Amphibians. We will also discover the many types of habitats where plants and animals live, such as: Forests, Deserts, Oceans, Grasslands, Wetlands, and Polar Regions. Throughout this unit, students will investigate how animals and plants depend on each other for food, shelter, and survival.

Social Studies 

Our second grade students will be starting a new social studies unit called “Citizenship and Our American Community”. In this unit, students will learn about what makes each of us special, how we are part of a larger community, and what it means to be a responsible citizen in the United States. We will start by exploring our culture and discussing traditions, beliefs, and experiences that make each family unique. Students will have opportunities to share about themselves and learn to appreciate the similarities and differences among others. Throughout the unit, students will also learn important symbols of the United States, such as the flag, the bald eagle, and the Statue of Liberty, and what these symbols represent. We will talk about patriotism, which means showing love and respect for our country, and discuss important core American values like freedom, fairness, responsibility and respect. Students will be introduced to the idea of democracy, how citizens vote to elect leaders, the job of the president, the three branches of government, the idea of political parties and the city council. We look forward to an exciting and meaningful learning experience as students discover what it means to be a citizen!

Music Curriculum:  

Students in second grade music are preparing for their Spring Concert Performance, which will take place on May 28th at 8:30am. Each song in the concert connects to a different HMH unit. The overall culminating theme of the concert is about saving the natural resources on our planet. More resources can be found on Google Classroom.

The songs “A Trillion Trees”, “Plant a Tree” and “Little Ol’ Planet” connect to their HMH units about ecosystems, protecting the earth, parts of plants and the importance of recycling. 

Lotus Music and Dance African Drumming Partnership: Students in second grade music will be taking part in an eight workshop residency on African Drumming, led by a teaching artist from Lotus Music and Dance. The students will be learning the fundamentals of African Drumming and connecting their knowledge of rhythm to their playing. 

Art:

2nd grade artists are busy creating 3D insects. Using only paper and colored pencils, students transformed flat sketches into incredible 3D butterflies and bumblebees.

The process began with students illustrating intricate patterns and lines on their paper. After mastering the art of the "fold and tab" technique, they carefully assembled their drawings into dimensional sculptures that pop right off the page creating a fluttering masterpiece.

Physical Education:

What a fun and active year it has been in Physical Education! Our second graders have done an amazing job learning new skills, playing games, and staying active all year long.

Students practiced important movement skills like running, jumping, throwing, catching, and balancing. We played lots of fun games that helped us learn how to share, take turns, and work together as a team. It has been great to see everyone trying their best and showing kindness to their classmates.

We also talked about why exercise is important and how it helps keep our bodies strong and healthy. From warm-ups to games, students showed great energy and positive attitudes in every class.

Please encourage your child to stay active during the Summer. Take walks, go swimming, jump rope, bounce a ball, play at the park and have fun!

Parent & Student Voice

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       Check out our Future Foodie graduates!!

Our 2nd Grade Chick Experience has begun! Our eggs should hatch around May 25/26th! Stay tuned! 

Pictures from Discovery Day!