School and Academics
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.
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.
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 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.
Social and Emotional
According to the School Psychologist: 2nd Grade
Expert advice from a school psychologist on how parents can better understand their second grader.
How to Talk to Your 2nd Grader
It's hard for a second grader to realize that certain sorts of phrases only escalate conflicts between friends and siblings. Here's some tips to guide them towards better communication.
Your 2nd Grader's Social Life
If your second grader is an angel at home and a dream in the classroom, it's easy to assume that there's smooth sailing ahead. But second grade marks the time when children begin to establish a sense of identity, and it's this process that will lead to the tumultuous years ahead.
Social Graces: What to Expect in 2nd Grade
When it comes to learning about manners in grade school, parents are the number one resource. Your second grader can't pluck politeness from the ether. You need to set the stage.
Milestones and Development
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 ...
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.
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.
Recent Questions
Our Essential Second Grade Gift Guide
Childhood Immunizations
Learn about recommended vaccines and the latest immunization schedules for your child.
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