Class Experience:
Welcome to our comprehensive 2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum, designed to foster an enriching educational journey for your child through student-centered and project-based learning methods. This is an ongoing course immersing students in a dynamic blend of core subjects, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. It offers an in-depth exploration of global biomes, connecting students with people, plants, animals, and ecosystems.

What Will Be Taught?
Throughout the course, students will dive into a diverse range of subjects. Our curriculum is carefully aligned with 2nd grade-level standards, ensuring a strong foundation in these core areas while nurturing a love for learning.  Students will explore global biomes in-depth, studying regions along with their inhabitants, plants, animals, and ecosystems. These topics will be taught through reading, math, science, language arts, and art all while integrating eco-literacy and mindfulness principles. Students will develop critical-thinking skills toward solving real-world problems, while gaining confidence in their identity, meaning, and purpose.

How Is the Class Structured?
Each week follows a structured format, blending interactive online lessons with hands-on projects that encourage students to apply what they've learned. Our curriculum emphasizes flexibility, allowing families to tailor the pace to their child's needs.

Teaching Style:
Our teaching approach centers on fostering a growth mindset, curiosity, and independence in a relaxed setting. Lessons incorporate a variety of engaging resources, including interactive slides, educational videos, group discussions, and creative assignments. We offer a holistic and student-centered approach to education that nurtures the whole child's mind, body, and spirit. 

Learner Interaction:
Students will actively engage with both the instructor and their peers through weekly live video sessions. These sessions combine brief lectures, collaborative activities, and open discussions. Additionally, our class provides a dedicated space for students to interact, share their project work, and offer feedback to one another. Our lessons focus on developing conceptual understanding, providing meaningful opportunities for practice, and encouraging students to apply what they have learned. By engaging in various art forms, students develop their own personal relationship with self-expression and gain a deeper appreciation for the arts.

Required Experience/Knowledge:
No specific prior experience or knowledge is required. Our curriculum is designed to accommodate diverse learning levels, enabling each child to progress at their own pace. As a parent, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting your child's learning journey.

Weekly Schedule:

Week 1: 9/02/24 - 9/6/24

Monday:

Mathematics: Introduction to Addition and Subtraction
Learning the basics of adding and subtracting numbers and understanding how these operations work.
Wednesday:

ELA: Understanding Nouns
Discovering how nouns name people, places, things, and animals, and their role in making sentences.
Friday:

STEM: Introduction to Living and Non-Living Things
Exploring the difference between living and non-living things and their roles in the environment.
Week 2: 9/9/24 - 9/13/24

Monday:

Mathematics: Exploring Numbers through Counting and Grouping
Learning how to count in groups and explore the basics of numbers and their relationships.
Wednesday:

ELA: Discovering Adjectives
Understanding how adjectives describe nouns and make our sentences more interesting.
Friday:

STEM: Discovering the Properties of Matter
Learning about different materials and their basic properties like solid, liquid, and gas.
Week 3: 9/16/24 - 9/20/24

Monday:

Mathematics: Simple Word Problems
Using basic addition and subtraction to solve simple, real-life word problems.
Wednesday:

ELA: Punctuation Practice
Learning how to use periods, question marks, and capital letters correctly.
Friday:

STEM: Playing with Light and Shadows
Investigating how light creates shadows and what happens when light is blocked.
Week 4: 9/23/24 - 9/27/24

Monday:

Mathematics: Review of Addition and Subtraction
Recapping the key concepts of addition and subtraction.
Wednesday:

ELA: Review of Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives
Revisiting and applying what we've learned about these important parts of speech.
Friday:

STEM: Creating Art Inspired by Nature
Using creativity to make art based on natural elements and scientific ideas.
Join us for this immersive 2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum, where learning is an exciting adventure, and students develop the skills and confidence to excel academically and beyond.