Grade 2 Curriculum

Skill Development & Growing Independence

Grade 2 builds on foundational skills with increasing independence, critical thinking, and deeper exploration of subjects through engaging, hands-on learning that fosters curiosity and academic growth.

7,200+

Students Enrolled

7-8 years

Average Age

Core Subjects

88%

Success Rate

Grade 2 Key Milestones & Development Focus

Academic Milestones

Building independence in reading and writing
Developing mathematical reasoning skills
Expanding scientific curiosity and inquiry
Understanding community and cultural connections

Assessment Focus Areas

Independent work completion
Problem-solving strategies
Collaborative learning skills
Self-expression and creativity

Language Arts

Communication and literacy development through listening, speaking, reading, and writing

Strands

ELOs

Outcomes

Curriculum Strands

Listening & Speaking

Reading & Viewing

Writing & Representing

Key Focus Areas

Engaging in extended conversations and presentations
Reading with increased fluency and comprehension
Using comprehension strategies independently
Writing complete sentences and paragraphs
Applying writing conventions consistently
Making inferences and connections across texts

Sample Learning Outcomes

Read and comprehend grade-level texts independently
Write organized paragraphs with descriptive details
Present information clearly to an audience
Use context clues to determine word meanings

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Mathematics

Building mathematical thinking through numbers, patterns, and problem-solving

Strands

ELOs

Outcomes

Curriculum Strands

Number Sense

Operations with Numbers

Pattern and Relationships

Geometrical Thinking

Measurement

Data Handling and Probability

Key Focus Areas

Understanding numbers to 100 with place value concepts
Addition and subtraction with fluency within 20, extending to 100
Creating and extending complex patterns
Analyzing properties of 2D and 3D shapes
Measuring with standard units (cm, m)
Creating bar graphs and pictographs

Sample Learning Outcomes

Understand place value of two-digit numbers
Solve addition and subtraction problems within 100
Identify and describe pattern rules
Measure length using standard units

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Science

Scientific inquiry and understanding of the natural world through investigations

Strands

ELOs

Outcomes

Curriculum Strands

Living Things

Materials & Their Properties

Energy, Forces & Motion

Earth & Space

Key Focus Areas

Understanding life cycles and habitats
Testing and comparing material properties
Exploring forces and their effects on motion
Investigating weather patterns and climate
Conducting fair tests and investigations
Recording observations in science journals

Sample Learning Outcomes

Describe complete life cycles of plants and animals
Compare reversible and irreversible changes in materials
Investigate how forces affect motion
Explain the water cycle and weather patterns

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Social Studies

Understanding communities, cultures, and our place in the world

Strands

ELOs

Outcomes

Curriculum Strands

Historical & Cultural Thinking

Civic Participation & Engagement

Geographic & Spatial Thinking

Economic Thinking

Key Focus Areas

Exploring community history and heritage
Understanding community structures and services
Creating and interpreting maps with symbols
Learning about production and exchange
Recognizing historical significance of events
Participating in democratic processes

Sample Learning Outcomes

Describe community history and significant events
Understand rights, responsibilities, and community roles
Create and interpret maps using symbols and legends
Explain how communities produce and exchange goods

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Grade 2 Additional Resources

Supporting materials and tools for Grade 2 education

Assessment Tools

Progress monitoring tools and skill-based assessments for Grade 2 learners

Teacher Resources

Differentiated instruction strategies and engaging activities for Grade 2 classrooms

Parent Guides

Resources to help parents support their Grade 2 students' academic development

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Download PDF versions of Grade 2 curriculum documents and teaching materials

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Grade 2 Curriculum

Skill Development & Growing Independence

7,200+

Students Enrolled

7-8 years

Average Age

Core Subjects

88%

Success Rate

Grade 2 Key Milestones & Development Focus

Academic Milestones

Building independence in reading and writing
Developing mathematical reasoning skills
Expanding scientific curiosity and inquiry
Understanding community and cultural connections

Assessment Focus Areas

Independent work completion
Problem-solving strategies
Collaborative learning skills
Self-expression and creativity

Language Arts

Communication and literacy development through listening, speaking, reading, and writing

Strands

ELOs

Outcomes

Curriculum Strands

Listening & Speaking

Reading & Viewing

Writing & Representing

Key Focus Areas

Engaging in extended conversations and presentations
Reading with increased fluency and comprehension
Using comprehension strategies independently
Writing complete sentences and paragraphs
Applying writing conventions consistently
Making inferences and connections across texts

Sample Learning Outcomes

Read and comprehend grade-level texts independently
Write organized paragraphs with descriptive details
Present information clearly to an audience
Use context clues to determine word meanings

View Curriculum View Activities Download PDF

Mathematics

Building mathematical thinking through numbers, patterns, and problem-solving

Strands

ELOs

Outcomes

Curriculum Strands

Number Sense

Operations with Numbers

Pattern and Relationships

Geometrical Thinking

Measurement

Data Handling and Probability

Key Focus Areas

Understanding numbers to 100 with place value concepts
Addition and subtraction with fluency within 20, extending to 100
Creating and extending complex patterns
Analyzing properties of 2D and 3D shapes
Measuring with standard units (cm, m)
Creating bar graphs and pictographs

Sample Learning Outcomes

Understand place value of two-digit numbers
Solve addition and subtraction problems within 100
Identify and describe pattern rules
Measure length using standard units

View Curriculum View Activities Download PDF

Science

Scientific inquiry and understanding of the natural world through investigations

Strands

ELOs

Outcomes

Curriculum Strands

Living Things

Materials & Their Properties

Energy, Forces & Motion

Earth & Space

Key Focus Areas

Understanding life cycles and habitats
Testing and comparing material properties
Exploring forces and their effects on motion
Investigating weather patterns and climate
Conducting fair tests and investigations
Recording observations in science journals

Sample Learning Outcomes

Describe complete life cycles of plants and animals
Compare reversible and irreversible changes in materials
Investigate how forces affect motion
Explain the water cycle and weather patterns

View Curriculum View Activities Download PDF

Social Studies

Understanding communities, cultures, and our place in the world

Strands

ELOs

Outcomes

Curriculum Strands

Historical & Cultural Thinking

Civic Participation & Engagement

Geographic & Spatial Thinking

Economic Thinking

Key Focus Areas

Exploring community history and heritage
Understanding community structures and services
Creating and interpreting maps with symbols
Learning about production and exchange
Recognizing historical significance of events
Participating in democratic processes

Sample Learning Outcomes

Describe community history and significant events
Understand rights, responsibilities, and community roles
Create and interpret maps using symbols and legends
Explain how communities produce and exchange goods

View Curriculum View Activities Download PDF

Grade 2 Additional Resources

Supporting materials and tools for Grade 2 education

Assessment Tools

Progress monitoring tools and skill-based assessments for Grade 2 learners

Teacher Resources

Differentiated instruction strategies and engaging activities for Grade 2 classrooms