2nd Grade

• understanding place values and whole numbers
• subtracting numbers up to 20
• describing shapes
• telling time
• identifying and comparing animals of different shapes, sizes, and types
• recognizing properties of solids, liquids, and gases
• basic understanding of weather and seasonal change
• exploring music and rhythm

Learning @ Home - Early Elementary

Reading & Literacy

• Read Aloud Daily: Make reading a fun ritual, pointing to words and emphasizing letter sounds.

Ask questions about the story, predict what happens next, and act out characters.

• Word Games: Play "I Spy" for beginning letters or create rhyming word lists (bat, cat, hat).
• Writing Practice: Encourage writing stories, cards, or making signs for household items.

Math & Logic

• Kitchen Math: Involve them in cooking to practice measuring, counting, and following directions.
• Counting Games: Count steps, cars, or items during chores like sorting laundry.
• Board Games: Play simple board games to build strategic thinking.

Science & Exploration

• Bake Together: Cooking involves measuring, sequencing, and following instructions.
• Nature walks to observe nature, collect items, and ask questions
• Simple Experiments: Try easy science projects or make bird feeders.(Homedepot)

Creative & Motor Skills

• Art Projects: Provide plenty of paper, crayons, and paints for self-expression and fine motor practice.
• Building: Use blocks or LEGOs to build structures, encouraging planning and problem-solving.

Movement Breaks

• Do jumping jacks or dance to math facts or sight words.
• Dance Party