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 Watch a video about Timberdoodle's Complete Core Curriculum here!
We believe that you are looking at the best complete curriculum package available for second grade. We've combined language arts, math, thinking skills, science, history and geography programs to make this year an engaging, memorable, yet simple-to-plan year of learning.
What is included in this grade?
FAQ about this curriculum
Please don't hesitate to call or email with any questions; you will get a real person who is eager to serve you.
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Language Arts
When you think of grammar do you think of endless memorization and lengthy, tedious, workbooks; suitable only for the most meticulous older student? If so, you're not thinking of Language Lessons! Language Lessons is the finest implementation of the Charlotte Mason method of instruction that we've ever seen. The short daily lesson may include a picture study with a full-color painting, poetry appreciation, narration, copy work or more. What a great way to cultivate language skills in your youngster! We supplement this course with
Daily Traits, which uses a quick daily lesson approach to build writing skills without overwhelming your student.
We wish we'd had A Reason For Handwriting growing up. With each lesson built around Bible verses, content is not only instructional, but also inspirational. Plus, at the end of each week your children will be given the opportunity to apply excellence to their work as they copy their verse-of-the-week onto their choice of "Scripture Border Sheets." Done with care, these completed sheets are worthy of sharing with friends and family.
In second grade your child will be ready to begin Sequential Spelling. It is not only the most logical spelling program we've seen, but it is also one of the easiest to use. Simply read him one list of words a day to write down, correcting any mistakes as you go. That's it! The sequences are based on building from easy words to advanced words such as from all, tall, stall, install, installment, to installation; an intuitive approach with no memorization required.
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But What About Readers?
Of course, the single most important skill to foster in your second grader is reading. But you'll notice that we did not include any traditional readers. Don't let this puzzle you. Our experience is that the best way to make your child an eager reader is to constantly supply him with reading materials that interest him. Future doctors may want to read up on anatomy; young explorers are drawn to the escapades of adventurers young and old; and the baby-lover in your family will be captivated by adoption stories. Assign reading if you must, but encourage it at all costs; a child who enjoys reading will find it easier to excel in every area. |
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Math
Open up your Horizons workbook and the first thing you will notice is how bright and colorful the pages are. But don't get the wrong impression; there is nothing fluffy about this program. Horizons Math includes analytical reasoning, memorization, and drill. The skills taught in Horizons Math readily apply to real-life situations. This is a fast-paced, hard-core math program. Using the spiral learning approach, new concepts are introduced while all the fundamental concepts learned in earlier units are reviewed and reinforced for true mastery.
Our 100-piece Colorful Counter set will undoubtedly get quite a work-out and be a bit more durable than the typical jelly beans and more fun than popcorn kernels.
We've also included a set of Wrap-Ups to help your student master his multiplication facts. |
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 Thinking Skills
Building Thinking Skills Book 1 was a favorite school assignment in our family. The comprehensive, straight forward program develops four basic analytical skills (similarities/differences, sequences, classification, and analogies) through both figural and verbal problems.
There are problems dealing with deductive reasoning, map skills, Venn diagrams, mental manipulation of two-dimensional objects, and much more.
Studies have shown that students using these books have raised their national test scores significantly in both content and cognitive tests! What's more, these books are never boring! |
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Science
A colorful, conversational approach to science, Exploring Creation With Botany is also very easy to teach. This program is a notebook-based approach; meaning that as you go through the course your child will be asked to write, draw, or dictate the results of his experiments into a notebook. Not only will this help him retain what he learns, but at the end of the year you will have a lovely record of his work! The hands-on experiments sprinkled throughout the book are sure to be a highlight for both of you.
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History
History is a story - isn't it time you read it that way? Story Of The World is a captivating read-aloud series which will introduce your children to the marvelous history of the world presented chronologically from the beginning of time. The details of battles, kingdoms, cultures, and customs from every continent and major people group are woven together into a story that children will find mesmerizing. With short chapters, many less than seven pages, The Story of the World 2 (400 - 1600) presents history in small, easily-digestible chunks. Of particular appeal to children will be the occasional story about a hypothetical child in the culture of that time and fictional stories that were popular during that time. We include both the reader and the student activity book. |
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Geography
Basic geography is essential, but done in large, infrequent doses it can become tedious or, worse yet, too quickly forgotten. Daily Geography uses a short daily lesson approach that avoids both pitfalls.
The 96-piece Globe Puzzle provides a hands-on way to reinforce what your child is learning in an engaging and intuitive manner. |
Other
When one of our children was a preschooler, we received the best advice a parent of a kinesthetic child could receive: Let her wiggle. And wiggle she did. I don't think she sat for schoolwork for many years. Thinking Putty offers your child a way to move without becoming a distraction. An impressive adult-sized handful of high quality moldable putty, the non-toxic, non-gooey Thinking Putty will bounce, stretch, tear, drip, snap, even shatter. Finally, your wiggler will be able to sit and listen!
Many of you are required by your state to test your child yearly. Spectrum Test Prep gives you a way to prepare for that in a no-stress manner. Includes actual test questions, tips on test preparation, strategies and techniques for answering different kinds of questions and full-length practice tests. |
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Features
This boxed curriculum is loaded with all the curricula your 7-year-old needs to have a great school year.
Your Complete Homeschool Core Curriculum - Second Grade includes:
Language Lessons for the Very Young, #2
A Reason For Writing B
Second Grade Daily Traits
Sequential Spelling 1
Sequential Spelling Workbook
Horizons Second Grade Math, Complete Set
Wrap-Ups Multiplication
100 Colorful Counters
Building Thinking Skills Book 1
Exploring Creation with Botany
Story of the World Volume 2 Reader
Story of the World Volume 2 Activity Book
Daily Geography Practice, 2nd Grade
96-Piece Children's Puzzleball Globe
Spectrum Test Prep, 2nd Grade
Thinking Putty
Timberdoodle's unique, easy-to-use schedule pamphlet
For more scheduling help click here
 CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3yrs.
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