- Prairieview Elementary
- Academics
Second Grade
The Everyday Mathematics series is a rich and varied interactive program which includes these main features:
- A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations
- Frequent practice of basic skills
- An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly
- A curriculum that explores mathematical content beyond basic arithmetic
Our literacy block includes many aspects of:
- DAILY 5 AND CAFE
- Reading (guided, shared, and independent reading, phonics, vocabulary, work attack and comprehension strategies)
- Writing (Being A Writer Program)
- Spelling
- Grammar and Usage: (DOL and writing related mini-lessons)
- Vocabulary (Steck-Vaughn Program: increasing and enriching vocabulary through literature)
- Making Meaning for reading comprehension
The FOSS science program includes a variety of engaging experiences where students learn science concepts through active inquiry and investigation. Our main units of study are:
- Insects
- Balance and Motion
- Air and Weather
Our social studies curriculum incorporates topics from our textbook People Together and Scholastic News magazine including:
- Family Ties (family trees and traditions, communities, transportation)
- A World of Countries (map skills, landforms, continents, and oceans)
- A Working World (wants and needs, products and services)
- Discovering Our Past (explorers, first settlements and colonies, slavery, famous Americans)
- Celebrations (national holidays, holiday celebrations around the world)