2nd Grade

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St. Timothy's Lutheran School offers a strong curriculum, approved by the State of California, and SO MUCH MORE!

Core Subjects: Math, Language Arts, Reading and Science

Additional Subjects: as Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Handwriting and Religion are taught daily at the appropriate grade level.

Weekly instruction in: Physical Education, Music, Art, Computer and Library for all students in Junior Kindergarten and above.

In addition to the outstanding curriculum, each class at St. Timothy’s participates in a number of activities which makes learning fun.

Chapel Presentation
All classes are given the opportunity to lead the weekly Chapel service once during the year. They perform skits and sing songs related to a specific Bible lesson.

Book Buddies
Second graders visit Kindergarteners and read them stories twice a month.

Book Reports
This is the student’s first opportunity to read a chapter book and report on it.

Nativity Scenes
In honor of our Lord’s birth, the students and their families create a Nativity scene in the form of a poster, diorama, mobile or other art project.

Mammal Report
This is the second grade’s major project that the student’s must research and report about a specific animal. It involves an outline, research paper, oral presentation, and a diorama.

Marble Jar Parties
For good behavior, turning in homework, and nice classwork, the children are rewarded by putting marbles in a jar. When the jar is full, the class has a party. Popcorn, Popsicles and pizza are the prizes.

Learning is not limited to the classroom as second graders venture out several times during the year for fun and education.

Nativity Scenes
In December, the students visit a local church to view over 500 Nativity Scenes, which are made from a variety of materials in many different countries.

Community Theater Center Play
Each year the students visit one of the many theater centers throughout the community where they enjoy a play. This helps them to develop an appreciation for the performing arts.

San Francisco Zoo
In the spring, students take a guided tour to further their knowledge about external adaptations that animals have to allow them to survive.

The Tech Museum
Students enjoy viewing and participating in the diverse exhibits at the museum; especially "Green by Design" and "View from Space"

A number of special programs teach second graders valuable lessons about life and art which benefits them throughout their lives.

Kids Who Care
The students participate in a community service project during the year. Second Graders clean up Lone Hill Park.

Art Docents
Parent volunteers come to the class six times a year to give a presentation and hands on project. Second Graders projects include Tissue Paper Landscapes, Watercolor Landscapes, Reflective Cityscapes, Still Life Sketching, “Clay Mask” Portraits, and Impressionist Painting. The students' work is displayed during the school-wide Art Show. Parents and guests are also invited to come and admire the work of all of our students at the Art Show.

Mathematics
Silver Burdett Ginn
Silver Burdett Ginn Mathematics

Language Arts
Macmillan/McGraw Hill Publishing Co.
Language Arts Today

Reading
Macmillan/McGraw Hill Publishing Co.
A New View
Window to the Sky
Make a Splash

Supplemental workbooks and practice pages are also used in Mathematics, Language Arts, and Reading. A new reading series will be adopted in the 2005-2006 school year.

Religion
Concordia Publishing House
Voyages
Booklets and textbooks are used with the Holy Bible, which is the basis of our faith and beliefs.

Science
Concordia Publishing House
Science Discovery Works
Science is supplemented with hands on experiments. St. Timothy’s also uses parent volunteers to teach science units in their area of interest or expertise. Classes are also encouraged to make use of garden boxes on campus to broaden the student’s science experience.

Social Studies
Great Source Education Group, Inc
Daily Geography
Students use a workbook for a quick 10-15 minute daily lesson on geography.

Houghton Mifflin
People Together
Along with the students daily geography lesson, they study citizenship, government, state history, and national history. Students also supplement their social studies lessons with the “Weekly Reader” magazine from Scholastic, Inc.