Second Grade Curriculum Set

Sample

Never plan another lesson again! The Second Grade Curriculum Manual has every day already planned; just open it up and teach from the correlating books in the plan! Your lessons will revolve around the following areas of study:

• Recitation
• Latin & Grammar
• Reading
• Math
• Copybook/Memory
• Cursive
• Literature & Enrichment

Student Sample

The Prima Latina Student Workbook, Second Edition contains both the instruction and the exercises for the student to complete.

Teacher Guide Sample

The Prima Latina Teacher Guide has the answers to the Student Book as well the Tests (and Key) for the Prima Latina program.

Track List

The Prima Latina Instructional Videos (Streaming) feature detailed instruction by the program's author, Leigh Lowe. Lessons are approximately 20 minutes each. Sample available below.

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Pronunciation Sample (Prayer: Sanctus):

The Prima Latina Pronunciation Audio features pronunciations for all Prima Latina Lessons, as well as select songs from Lingua Angelica and four prayers.

Files are not downloadable.

Grades 1-4

Sample

Prima Latina uses a clear and systematic format to introduce Latin to young students. It teaches important English and Latin grammar concepts, as well as vocabulary, sayings, prayers, hymns, and constellations.

These 290 flashcards are pre-cut and feature Latin vocabulary with derivatives on one side, and English on the other! Lesson numbers are also noted on the flashcards.

Note: Purchase of these physical flashcards includes complimentary access to the digital version in the Memoria Press App!

Introduction to English Grammar Student Workbook Sample

This English grammar course is designed for use alongside Prima Latina, the first Latin course in the Memoria Press curriculum. These single-page worksheets reinforce the grammar concepts students are learning in Prima Latina, while also teaching proper sentence structure and mechanics. This book can also be used as a standalone review of English grammar to solidify concepts already learned if your student is not doing Prima Latina.

Introduction to English Grammar Teacher Key Sample

This English grammar course is designed for use alongside Prima Latina, the first Latin course in the Memoria Press curriculum. These single-page worksheets reinforce the grammar concepts students are learning in Prima Latina, while also teaching proper sentence structure and mechanics. This book can also be used as a standalone review of English grammar to solidify concepts already learned if your student is not doing Prima Latina.

Prairie School by renowned children’s author Avi tells the story of Noah Bidson growing up on the prairies of Colorado. One day, his Aunt Dora arrives and begins teaching Noah reading, writing, and arithmetic. Noah is hesitant at first, trying to find ways to avoid studying. However, once Aunt Dora begins teaching him outside on the prairie, Noah discovers the joy of learning, and his life changes forever.

Prairie School Student Sample

Prairie School by renowned children’s author Avi tells the story of Noah Bidson growing up on the prairies of Colorado. One day, his Aunt Dora arrives and begins teaching Noah reading, writing, and arithmetic. Noah is hesitant at first, trying to find ways to avoid studying. However, once Aunt Dora begins teaching him outside on the prairie, Noah discovers the joy of learning, and his life changes forever. Our Prairie School Student Guide trains students to become active readers by providing in-depth word studies that help students build vocabulary as well as comprehension questions to teach students to identify important concepts and compose clear, concise answers to questions.

Sample

Prairie School by renowned children’s author Avi tells the story of Noah Bidson growing up on the prairies of Colorado. One day, his Aunt Dora arrives and begins teaching Noah reading, writing, and arithmetic. Noah is hesitant at first, trying to find ways to avoid studying. However, once Aunt Dora begins teaching him outside on the prairie, Noah discovers the joy of learning, and his life changes forever. Our Prairie School Teacher Guide contains the answers to the Student Study Guide and will enable educators to aid the student in developing vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.

The Newbery Honor-winning The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh dramatizes a young girl's struggle in colonial America. Eight year old Sarah Noble and her father travel through the wilderness of Connecticut in 1707 to build a new life. As Sarah and her father live in the wilderness, Sarah sometimes finds it hard to be brave when there are strange noises in the woods. However, Sarah soon makes new friends in her wilderness home, and when she must stay alone while her father goes to fetch the rest of the family, Sarah learns what it really means to be brave.

Student Sample

The Newbery Honor-winning The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh dramatizes a young girl's struggle in colonial America. Eight year old Sarah Noble and her father travel through the wilderness of Connecticut in 1707 to build a new life. As Sarah and her father live in the wilderness, Sarah sometimes finds it hard to be brave when there are strange noises in the woods. However, Sarah soon makes new friends in her wilderness home, and when she must stay alone while her father goes to fetch the rest of the family, Sarah learns what it really means to be brave. The Courage of Sarah Noble Student Guide trains students to become active readers by providing in-depth word studies that help students build vocabulary as well as comprehension questions to teach students to identify important concepts and compose clear, concise answers to questions.

Sample

The Newbery Honor-winning The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh dramatizes a young girl's struggle in colonial America. Eight year old Sarah Noble and her father travel through the wilderness of Connecticut in 1707 to build a new life. As Sarah and her father live in the wilderness, Sarah sometimes finds it hard to be brave when there are strange noises in the woods. However, Sarah soon makes new friends in her wilderness home, and when she must stay alone while her father goes to fetch the rest of the family, Sarah learns what it really means to be brave. The Courage of Sarah Noble Teacher Guide contains the answers to The Courage of Sarah Noble Student Guide.

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder remains an all-time American classic about life on the frontier. The first book in the beloved Little House series begins in 1871 in a log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Four year old Laura, her Pa, her Ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their dog, Jack all live happily together in the little house. Life as a pioneer is not always easy, especially when preparing for the long Wisconsin winter. But there is also joy and fun as Laura and her family celebrate Christmas, plant crops every spring, harvest in the autumn, and make trips into town. This heartwarming story will introduce students to America's frontier history through the eyes of a young girl growing up in the safe, warm, and love-filled little house.

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Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder remains an all-time American classic about life on the frontier. The first book in the beloved Little House series begins in 1871 in a log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Four year old Laura, her Pa, her Ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their dog, Jack all live happily together in the little house. Life as a pioneer is not always easy, especially when preparing for the long Wisconsin winter. But there is also joy and fun as Laura and her family celebrate Christmas, plant crops every spring, harvest in the autumn, and make trips into town. This heartwarming story will introduce students to America's frontier history through the eyes of a young girl growing up in the safe, warm, and love-filled little house. Our Little House in the Big Woods Student Guide trains students to become active readers by providing in-depth word studies that help students build vocabulary as well as comprehension questions to teach students to identify important concepts and compose clear, concise answers to questions.

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Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder remains an all-time American classic about life on the frontier. The first book in the beloved Little House series begins in 1871 in a log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Four year old Laura, her Pa, her Ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their dog, Jack all live happily together in the little house. Life as a pioneer is not always easy, especially when preparing for the long Wisconsin winter. But there is also joy and fun as Laura and her family celebrate Christmas, plant crops every spring, harvest in the autumn, and make trips into town. This heartwarming story will introduce students to America's frontier history through the eyes of a young girl growing up in the safe, warm, and love-filled little house. Our Teacher Guide contains answers to the Little House in the Big Woods Student Guide.

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny is an original classic by Beatrix Potter. Peter Rabbit's cousin, Benjamin Bunny, has been a very popular character since this book's first publication in 1904. In this tale, we hear all about the adventures of Benjamin and Peter in Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden, and what happens to them when they meet a cat! Even more frightening, is what happens to the two pesky bunnies when old Mr. Bunny finds out what they have been up to!

In the Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse by Beatrix Potter, Johnny Town-Mouse and Timmy Willie, a country mouse, trade places.  When they end up in each other's worlds they soon discover that they were much happier where they started!

The Tale of Peter Rabbit was first published in 1902 and endures as Beatrix Potter's most popular and well-loved tale. It tells the story of a very mischievous little rabbit and the trouble he encounters in Mr McGregor's vegetable garden!

The Tale of Tom Kitten is set in the cottage garden Beatrix created herself at Hill Top, the farm she owned near the village of Sawrey. On the day their mother has guests to tea, the three kittens Moppet, Mittens, and Tom get into mischief and ruin their nice clothes by climbing the garden wall and playing with the Puddle-ducks. Your student is sure to love this quaint and endearing tale of three playful kittens set in a beautiful British garden.

Student Sample

The Beatrix Potter Student Guide is a comprehensive workbook for your student to use while working through four short tales by Beatrix Potter including The Tale of Tom Kitten, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse, and The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

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The Tales from Beatrix Potter Teacher Guide covers four books by Beatrix Potter (The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of Tom Kitten, The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse) and contains the answers to the Beatrix Potter Student Study Guide.

From the Publisher:

From dressing the chicken to drawing the drapes, Amelia Bedelia does exactly what Mr. and Mrs. Rogers tell her to do. If things get a bit mixed up, well, that's okay. When Amelia Bedelia is involved, everything always turns out perfectly in the end!

Pre-Order the Memoria Press Student and Teacher Guides that help to teach Amelia Bedelia.

Amelia Bedelia Student Guide Sample

Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish has remained a classic of children's literature since its original publication in 1963. The Amelia Bedelia Student Guide will train students to become active readers by providing in-depth word studies that help students build vocabulary, as well as comprehension questions to teach students to identify important concepts and compose clear, concise answers to questions.

Amelia Bedelia Teacher Guide Sample

Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish has remained a classic of children's literature since its original publication in 1963. The Memoria Press Amelia Bedelia Teacher Guide contains teaching guidelines, as well as all answers to the Student Guide and quizzes and tests.

From the publisher:

It was summer and Primrose woke knowing that it was going to be a very special day. The sun was already warm and a light breeze stirred the leaves and branches of Brambly Hedge. It was a perfect day for an adventure.

Leaving the hedge behind, Dusty, Poppy, Primrose and Wilfred set off downstream in Dusty’s boat the Periwinkle, on a journey that would take them all the way down to the sea. But it wasn’t all plain sailing, and the mice had an important mission to fulfil before they could return to Brambly Hedge

Pre-order the Memoria Press Student and Teacher Guides that help to teach stories from the world of Brambly Hedge.

From the publisher:

It is the very end of autumn and Flax and Lily are busy making blankets for the voles in the High Hills. Mr Apple has to deliver the blankets to them before the cold weather sets in and Wilfred Toadflax is eager to go along. He is convinced there is gold to be found in the hills beyond Brambly Hedge and this is his chance to discover it.

Everything goes to plan until Wilfred scrambles up a rock face and can’t get down. The mist begins to rise and soon Mr Apple and Wilfred are engulfed in a thick white fog, unable to find their way home…

Pre-order the Memoria Press Student and Teacher Guides that help to teach stories from the world of Brambly Hedge.

Brambly Hedge Student Guide Sample

The High Hill and Sea Story are classic tales from the world of Brambly Hedge. Our Brambly Hedge Student Guide trains students to become active readers by providing in-depth word studies that help students build vocabulary, as well as comprehension questions to teach students to identify important concepts and compose clear, concise answers to questions.

Brambly Hedge Teacher Guide Sample

The High Hill and Sea Story are classic tales from the world of Brambly Hedge. Our Brambly Hedge Teacher Guide contains teaching guidelines, as well as all answers to the Student Guide and quizzes and tests.

Dictionary Sample

The Second Grade Literature Dictionary includes all the vocabulary words that are in the Second Grade Literature Guides. This simple dictionary is a great way to introduce dictionary skills to young students, and another great tool to help students become fluent readers and writers.

Within the Patterns of Nature Student Guide, students will learn how to identify different objects in creation such as seeds, wildflowers, trees, etc. Students will also learn the different colors of birds and trees by way of simple yet fun exercises.

The Patterns of Nature Teacher Manual gives instructions for teaching each lesson and contains the answers for the Patterns of Nature Student Book.

Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans Sample

Edward Eggleston wrote this little book in 1895, and our second graders love it. We thought we would publish it so everyone could enjoy it! We have included Eggleston's original illustrations and added some additional ones as well. Eggleston says in his preface that "the primary aim of this book is to furnish the little learner reading matter that will excite his attention and give him pleasure" and "to make the mind of the pupil familiar with some of the leading figures in the history of our country by means of personal anecdote." Students will be introduced to Washington, Franklin, Audubon, and more.

New America Cursive 2 Sample

New American Cursive is an easy-to-follow resource for teaching beginning cursive. It presents simplified letter forms, using multi-sensory methods to aid in the learning of motor skills necessary to write well. Developed by Iris Hatfield, with over 35 years of experience in the handwriting field, the book improves the process of teaching handwriting and allows students to start at a younger age.

New American Cursive 2:

• Eight-page Teaching Guide included
• 125 instruction exercises for excellent penmanship development
• Practice pages include Bible verses and character-building quotes
• Simplified alphabet, unnecessary strokes eliminated
• Bound at the top for ease of use by left-handed students
• Clear starting dots and arrow directions
• Includes exercises to develop creative writing skills
• Blank reproducible practice pages included
• Extra copy practice for subject mastery
• Flexible method allows for the individuality of the child

Copybook Cursive Book One Sample

Our original Copybook III formatted in the New American Cursive font. Our second graders complete this copybook alongside New American Cursive 2, but it also makes a good choice for older students needing more practice.

Composition & Sketchbook II Sample

Our Composition & Sketchbooks allow each student to write and illustrate compositions. These books are a great resource for all subjects and become a journal of your child's work for each year.

Composition & Sketchbook II features a single page spread with open space for drawing on the top half of the page and seven 1/2" ruled lines for writing on the bottom half of the page. The divided structure and grade-appropriate spacing helps your young learner build confidence as they learn the craft of writing well.

Prima Latina Copybook Sample

The Prima Latina Copybook is a cross-resource for Prima Latina and New American Cursive. Improve your student's Latin and Cursive skills at the same time!

This tablet is ruled on both sides with a dotted center line. Each tablet contains 100 sheets. Perfect for practicing penmanship.

Second Grade Enrichment Sample

The Second Grade Enrichment guide is organized by week, matching our Classical Core Curriculum Second Grade program. The week-by-week plan is organized for you the teacher to incorporate activities to bring books alive for your student!

To complete the Literature & Enrichment portion of the Second Grade Curriculum, you will need the weekly read-alouds. These can be purchased in a set from Memoria Press or gathered at the library, or you may already own many of these classic books.

Supply List & Sample

The creative arts are an essential part of the primary school education. By using the activities in these books, you can strengthen fine-motor skills and foster creativity and confidence.

Sample

Designed for the final year of our primary school, English Grammar Practice is an oral practice of many basic aspects of language arts from capitalization and punctuation to language and reading skills. This book includes two worksheets per week that can be added to morning work or used as supplements to Latin or literature studies. English Grammar Practice makes an excellent addition to language study at the end of primary school and prepares students for more in-depth work in grammar school.

Sample

Designed for the final year of our primary school, English Grammar Practice is an oral practice of many basic aspects of language arts from capitalization and punctuation to language and reading skills. This book includes two worksheets per week that can be added to morning work or used as supplements to Latin or literature studies. English Grammar Practice makes an excellent addition to language study at the end of primary school and prepares students for more in-depth work in grammar school.

Traditional Spelling Book II Student Sample

The Traditional Spelling series is a comprehensive approach to teaching spelling and completes our Reading & Phonics program. Following our award-winning First Start Reading and Classical Phonics, the next step towards mastery of phonics is Traditional Spelling. Designed for students who have mastered reading "Consonant-Vowel-Consonant" words and their short vowel sounds, Traditional Spelling is intended to follow a phonics-based kindergarten program such as the Memoria Press First Start Reading program through Book D. The Traditional Spelling II Student Book contains 34 spelling lessons with a variety of activities that encourage mastery of each word list.

Required Supplements: The Phonics Flashcards and Classical Phonics are required to complete all activities in Traditional Spelling.

Teacher Sample

The Traditional Spelling series is a comprehensive approach to teaching spelling and completes our Reading & Phonics program. Following our award-winning First Start Reading and Classical Phonics, the next step towards mastery of phonics is Traditional Spelling. Designed for students who have mastered reading "Consonant-Vowel-Consonant" words and their short vowel sounds, Traditional Spelling is intended to follow a phonics-based kindergarten program such as the Memoria Press First Start Reading program through Book D. The Traditional Spelling Book II Teacher Manual contains all the answers to the Traditional Spelling Book II Student Book and helps guide teachers through the program. 

Required Supplements: Phonics Flashcards and Classical Phonics.

Spelling Practice Sheets: for use with Traditional Spelling Book Two Sample

The Traditional Spelling series is a comprehensive approach to teaching spelling and completes our Reading & Phonics program. Following our award-winning First Start Reading and Classical Phonics, the next step towards mastery of phonics is Traditional Spelling. Designed for students who have mastered reading “Consonant-Vowel-Consonant” words and their short vowel sounds, Traditional Spelling is intended to follow a phonics-based kindergarten program such as the Memoria Press First Start Reading program through Book D. The Traditional Spelling Book II Practice Sheets provide extra practice for each spelling list.

Sample

The Traditional Spelling series is a comprehensive phonetic approach to teaching spelling and completes our Reading & Phonics program. Following our award-winning First Start Reading and Classical Phonics, the next step towards mastery of phonics is Traditional Spelling.

Designed for students who have mastered reading "Consonant-Vowel-Consonant" words and their short vowel sounds, Traditional Spelling is intended to follow a phonics-based kindergarten program such as the Memoria Press First Start Reading program through Book D.

Sample

The Traditional Spelling series is a comprehensive phonetic approach to teaching spelling and completes our Reading & Phonics program. Following our award-winning First Start Reading and Classical Phonics, the next step towards mastery of phonics is Traditional Spelling.

Designed for students who have mastered reading "Consonant-Vowel-Consonant" words and their short vowel sounds, Traditional Spelling is intended to follow a phonics-based kindergarten program such as the Memoria Press First Start Reading program through Book D.

Track Lengths

Our Traditional Spelling series is a comprehensive, phonetic approach to teaching spelling. It is designed to follow our Kindergarten Curriculum or First Start Reading Books A-D, which ensure students have mastered reading “consonant-vowel-consonant” words with short vowels.

These Streaming Instructional Videos offer the help of a master teacher who will lead you through the lessons of Traditional Spelling II for an entire school year.

Sample

Reading is a subject that should continue through the summer to avoid regression. These new summer reading journals are the perfect way to encourage young children to continue working on reading fluency as well as exposing them to good literature. The font size gets smaller for each journal and each page is divided in half for drawing and writing small summaries. 100 Days of Summer Reading: Book Three for rising second graders encourages students to read high quality literature and think deeply about what they have read.

The teacher's manual comes in two hardcover volumes, Units 1 and 2 in Book 1, and Units 3 and 4 in Book 2. The manual is essential for class time instructions and for directions for workbooks, practice sheets, and supplemental items. A reduced copy of the pupil's lessons, speed drills, quizzes, and practice sheets are included with answers filled in.

Grade 2 Student Book Unit 2 teaches all the addition and subtraction facts for the 11s, 12s, and 13s, and carrying and borrowing as well. Speed drills are now included in the student book.

Grade 2 Student Book Unit 3 teaches addition and subtraction facts for the 14s and 15s. Speed drills are now included in the student book.

Grade 2 Student Book Unit 4 teaches addition and subtraction facts for the 16s, 17s, and 18s. Speed drills are now included in the student book.

Rod & Staff tear-out practice sheets provide extra practice for each student. These are separated into two books; quizzes for the whole course are contained in Book 1.

The reproducible, supplemental pack for grade 2 contains patterns, individual student flash cards, graphs, and "My 1,000 Book."

Student Drills Sample

Our goal for math in the primary grades is the mastery of basic facts. One of the most effective ways to help students achieve mastery is simply to practice. With daily timed drills, Memoria Math Challenge is designed to give students that math practice and also to help the teacher measure students' immediate recall. We start with addition, subtraction, and number dictation in kindergarten, and ramp up to 200 daily problems by the end of first grade. If students are able to master their math facts in the primary years, they can devote more time to complex math operations in grammar school and upper school.

Teacher Key Sample

Our goal for math in the primary grades is the mastery of basic facts. One of the most effective ways to help students achieve mastery is simply to practice. With daily timed drills, Memoria Math Challenge is designed to give students that math practice and also to help the teacher measure students' immediate recall. We start with addition, subtraction, and number dictation in kindergarten, and ramp up to 200 daily problems by the end of first grade. If students are able to master their math facts in the primary years, they can devote more time to complex math operations in grammar school and upper school.

Supplemental Workbook Sample

Memoria Math Supplemental Workbook is intended to be used at the beginning of second grade as a review to ensure students have mastered the math concepts that were taught in first grade.

The exercises are laid out in a logical, easy to follow sequence and will help boost your students' confidence in old material before moving into the new second grade concepts. The 15 lessons are designed to be completed at a rate of one lesson per day for the first three weeks of school.

The Memoria Math Supplemental Workbook: Review of First Grade Math is intended to be used at the beginning of second grade as a review to ensure students have mastered the math concepts that were taught in first grade. There are fifteen lessons to be completed one per day for the first three weeks of school. This Key contains all answers to the exercises within the Supplemental Workbook.