Related Arts
Do second graders have swimming
Yes. Swimming is for half of the year.
Do we sit with our class in the cafeteria?
Yes. Second graders sit with their class and friends in the cafeteria.
Do we have reading homework every day?
Yes. Second graders read for 10 minutes every night.
Are there word problems in second grade math?
Yes. There are word problems in second grade math.
True or False? Second graders can do experiments in science.
True. There are many fun experiments to do in second grade. We made glue and planted seeds.
Do second graders get 3 related arts classes a day?
No. There is usually 1 related arts class per day. Sometimes there may be 2.
Are there big slides on the playgrounds?
Yes. There are lots of slides on the playgrounds.
True or False?
Second graders do not read in class!
FALSE! In second grade you will read independently, in groups, with partners, on the computer, and read alouds.
Will I learn to tell time in second grade?
Yes. You will learn to tell time in second grade.
Do second graders do nature hikes at school?
YES! Second graders do nature hikes to observe nature.
Will there be a concert on the stage in second grade?
Yes. You will have 2 concerts in second grade. There is a winter concert and a spring concert.
Do we go to the same playground every day in second grade?
No. Each class rotates to a different playground each day.
Will you learn to write in cursive in second grade?
No. You will learn cursive in third grade.
Do we learn how to count money in second grade?
Yes. You will learn counting money in second grade.
Do second graders learn how to read maps?
Yes. You will learn about a compass rose and map keys to help you read maps.
Do we learn to speak French in second grade?
No. Second graders will have Spanish class.
Can second graders bring their own recess equipment?
Yes. There are also bins of hula hoops, balls, jump ropes, chalk, ..
Are there many reading tests in second grade?
Yes. In second grade, there is a weekly reading and a weekly spelling test.
What do we measure with in second grade math?
We use inches and centimeters in second grade.
Is there class pets in second grade?
No. We did not have a class pet this year.
Can second graders join BAND?
You can join choir in second grade, but you have to wait until 4th grade to be in the band.
Name 4 recess areas you can go to in second grade.
basketball court
blacktop
double slides
tic-tac-toe
new playground
field
Do second graders have to write full stories?
Yes. You will write 5 writing pieces in second grade.
Do we learn multiplication and division is second grade?
No. We do not learn multiplication and division in second grade.
What are the four buzzworthy habits?
Responsible
Respectful
Safe
Kind