Course of Study • Grade 2

Second Grade League

A Smallville‑style hero team where every subject has a power: reading, numbers, science, community, creativity, and kindness.

Each card is a “hero file” for your portfolio or classroom overview.

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Hero File

ELA • Storylight

Reading, writing, speaking, and listening powers.

  • Read stories and informational texts, naming characters, setting, problem, and solution.
  • Ask and answer questions about key details using who, what, where, when, why, and how.
  • Use phonics to decode long and short vowels, two‑syllable words, and common patterns.
  • Write opinion pieces with reasons, informational paragraphs, and small‑moment narratives.
  • Use sequence words (first, next, then, finally) to organize ideas clearly.
  • Share ideas in discussions and retell stories with important details.

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Core Hero End‑of‑year: fluent, confident reader and writer.
Hero File

Math • Numberguard

Number sense, operations, and problem‑solving.

  • Understand place value to 1,000 and explain the value of each digit.
  • Add and subtract within 100 using strategies and written methods.
  • Recognize even and odd numbers and simple patterns.
  • Tell time to the nearest 5 minutes and read simple schedules.
  • Count money using coins and bills to solve real‑world problems.
  • Identify and partition shapes into halves, thirds, and fourths.

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Core Hero End‑of‑year: accurate, flexible problem‑solver.
Hero File

Science • Wonderfield

Earth, life, and physical science investigations.

  • Observe weather patterns and seasons, recording changes over time.
  • Explore rocks, soil, and water as Earth materials.
  • Describe plant and animal needs, habitats, and simple ecosystems.
  • Study life cycles such as butterflies, frogs, and plants.
  • Investigate motion, pushes and pulls, sound, and light.
  • Use simple experiments: predict, test, observe, and share results.

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Explorer Hero End‑of‑year: curious, careful observer of the world.
Hero File

Specials • Creative Core

Art, music, and physical education.

  • Explore color mixing, lines, shapes, and textures in art projects.
  • Create seasonal and cultural artwork that connects to class themes.
  • Keep a steady beat, echo rhythm patterns, and sing simple melodies.
  • Identify common instruments and listen for musical elements.
  • Practice balance, coordination, and movement in PE activities.
  • Show teamwork, sportsmanship, and safe play during games.

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Creative Hero End‑of‑year: expressive, active, and confident.
Hero File

SEL • Kindness Core

Feelings, friendships, and growth mindset.

  • Identify and name feelings in self and others.
  • Practice calm‑down strategies and simple problem‑solving steps.
  • Use kind words, listening ears, and sharing in friendships.
  • Learn that mistakes help the brain grow (growth mindset).
  • Set small goals and celebrate effort and progress.
  • Contribute to a classroom that feels safe, welcoming, and fair.

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Heart Hero End‑of‑year: resilient, kind teammate.

League Outcome: By the end of second grade, students read, write, and problem‑solve with growing independence, explore the world with curiosity, and care for their classroom community.

Designed as a portfolio‑ready Smallville overlay. You can adapt colors, icons, and copy for other grades.