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Second Grade: School and Academics Articles

What to Expect in Second Grade

What's in store at school for the second grade year? In general, expect these themes:

2nd Grade Math: What Happens

Second grade math starts with a review of the basics from first grade and then moves to a series of new skills. Find out what your child should know entering and ending second grade math.

Mastering Second Grade Math

Most second graders aren't begging their parents to let them do more math work at home. However, it's very important that your child continues to learn outside of school walls.

2nd Grade Writing: What Happens

By the end of first grade, your child was probably writing full sentences. But there's still a lot to learn. Find out where your child should be at the beginning and end of second grade writing.

2nd Grade Science: What to Expect

Second grade science teaches your child to plan and conduct simple investigations. Learn what your child should know at the beginning and end of second grade science.

2nd Grade Reading: What Happens

So, your child's reading! You're done, right? Not so fast! Things are just starting to get interesting. Learn what your child should be able to do at the beginning and end of second grade reading.