2nd Grade – August Curriculum Overview
Welcome to 2nd Grade! August is about strengthening skills, exploring the world through stories and science, and connecting learning to real life. These activities are hands-on, flexible, and designed for both independent and family learning. Choose what inspires your child and enjoy learning together!
Weekly Subjects
- Language Arts (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Read “Henry and Mudge.” Write or draw about a favorite pet or animal.
- Week 2: Practice reading and writing sight words (because, friend, water, after, very, every, again, over, before, their).
- Week 3: Create a story about a summer adventure and illustrate it.
- Week 4: Explore word families (rain, train, main) and play rhyming games.
- Spelling:
- Week 1: blue, green, jump, sing, best, kind, fast, slow, cold, warm
- Week 2: rain, train, main, pain, chain, gain, plain, brain, stain, drain
- Week 3: light, night, right, sight, tight, bright, flight, might, fight, height
- Week 4: boat, coat, goat, float, throat, moat, gloat, bloat, oat, note
- Math (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Counting to 100, skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s.
- Week 2: Addition and subtraction within 20 using objects or mental math.
- Week 3: Practice measuring objects with a ruler or string.
- Week 4: Make and extend patterns with objects, colors, or sounds.
- Science & Nature (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Weather journal—draw or write about the weather each day.
- Week 2: Observe and record changes in plants or animals during late summer.
- Week 3: Explore the five senses with kitchen or outdoor items.
- Week 4: Care for a plant or start a simple garden project.
- Social-Emotional & Life Skills (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Practice routines, greetings, and kindness at home or in a group.
- Week 2: Map your neighborhood or favorite place to visit.
- Week 3: Help sort and fold laundry or organize school supplies.
- Week 4: Talk about ways to help at home and in the community.
- Art & Music (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Watercolor painting of a summer or fall scene.
- Week 2: Create a collage using natural objects or recycled materials.
- Week 3: Sing “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” and “This Little Light of Mine.”
- Week 4: Free movement or dance to your favorite music.
- Movement & Outdoor Play (Mon–Thu)
- Each Week: Daily outdoor play, animal walks (hop, crawl, slither), beanbag toss, and nature scavenger hunts.
Recommended Free Resources
- Khan Academy – Math, grammar, and reading videos and practice.
- ReadTheory – Free reading comprehension practice.
- National Geographic Kids – Animals, science, and world exploration.
- Science Snacks (Exploratorium) – Simple hands-on science activities.
- PBS Kids “Wild Kratts” – Animal science videos and games.
August is a great time to review, explore, and build new skills. These activities are flexible—choose what fits your family and enjoy learning together!