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Second Grade: Milestones and Development Articles

Gender Differences: 2nd Grade

It turns out there’s at least one stereotype that’s just plain wrong. Boys aren’t naturally any better than girls at math, and they're not inherently less comfortable with it either. According to the Girl Scout Research Institute, young girls enjoy math just as much as boys. Somewhere along ...

Physical Development Milestones: 2nd Grade

For many students second grade is a time of leaps and bounds in PE class. It 's easy to see that they are growing up and getting ready to take on bigger challenges, and it's oh so fun to watch them learn! Here's a checklist of new movement abilities that second graders are exploring.

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.

How a 2nd Grader Thinks

Your second grader has figured out the ins and outs of elementary school, but even though he;s practically a school pro he's still developing mentally. What are second graders capable of understanding? Here's what one expert has to say on the topic.