The second grade curriculum is composed of the traditional language arts, mathematics instructional programs, and a series of multi-subject units. These include the study of apples, culminated by an all-school Apple Festival sponsored by the second grade, a career unit which includes establishing and running a school postal service, and a unit on feelings which features a special tribute to mothers with a Mother's Day Breakfast featuring poetry, original stories and songs. Each of these units is composed of concepts and activities that reinforce the mastering of math, reading, writing, social studies and problem-solving skills.
The second graders eagerly look forward to our unit on careers. We begin by establishing and operating a postal service for the school during the month of February. Hallways are named as streets, numbers are assigned to rooms and offices, and a directory is compiled and distributed throughout the school. Postal jobs are performed by the children as they sell handmade stamps, collect mail, cancel stamps, and sort and deliver properly addressed letters to the appropriate mailboxes. Money earned from the post office is used for a community service project.
While the children are learning to run a business, parents are
invited to come to the second grade to tell about their careers
and to be interviewed by the students. Information gathered is
recorded in their special journals. The students also read and
write about careers that are of interest to them and give some
thought to careers for themselves in the future.
Second grade at Meadowbrook School
is an exciting learning experience for all. Our philosophy is that
"What you learn with pleasure you never forget."
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