2. Attributes of Second Graders
Begin to reason and concentrate.
Worry, are self-critical, and may express a
lack of confidence.
Demand more of their teacher's time.
Dislike being singled out, even for praise.
3. Second Grade Basic Skills
Second grade offers the Apply more complex phonics skills
in his reading.
opportunity for plenty of
Automatically read the 200 most
review so that students truly
commonly used words.
master all the skills Write sentences using correct
presented in first grade. punctuation and capitalization.
Students will also learn to Recognize and use nouns and
recognize familiar words action verbs in sentences.
more rapidly, read new Write legibly in cursive.
words, add and subtract Add and subtract any 2-digit
number.
faster, compose more Handle place value concepts for 3-
complex sentences, spell digit whole numbers.
many new words, and Identify time to include half-hour
increase their reading and and 5-minute intervals.
speaking vocabularies. In Identify the value of
pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, hal
second grade, a typical f-dollars, and dollars.
student will:
5. Social development for 7-8
year olds
Likes more responsibility and
independence
Participates in loosely organized group
play
Concerned with self and others’ reaction
May use aggression as to solve problems
Starts division of sexes
6. Emotional development for 7-
8 year olds
May complain a lot
May not respond promptly or hear
directions
Easily distracted
May withdraw or not interact with others
7. Motor Development
hand-eye coordination is well developed
has good balance
can execute simple gymnastic
movements, such as somersaults
8. Physical development of 7-8
year olds
Drives self until exhausted
May frequently pout
Has well-established hand-eye coordination
and is likely to be more interested in drawing
and painting
May have minor accidents
Have fewer illnesses but may have colds for
longer duration
Appetite decreasing
May develop nervous habits or assume
awkward positions
9. Language and Thinking
Development
uses a vocabulary of several thousand words
demonstrates a longer attention span
uses serious, logical thinking; is thoughtful and
reflective
able to understand reasoning and make the right
decisions
can tell time; knows the days, months, and seasons
can describe points of similarity between two objects
begins to grasp that letters represent the sounds that
form words
able to solve more complex problems
individual learning style becomes more clear-cut
10. How Parents can Help Second
Graders
Develops a concept of herself.
Begins to understand others.
Gains respect for others.
Builds relationships with others.
Develops a sense of responsibility.
11. Red Flags
Intellectual: Students who have trouble finding
what hobbies or skills that they enjoy doing.
Social: Not participating in groups, or having
trouble making friends. Keeping to themselves
Motor: Hand eye coordination or motor skills not
developing.
Language and thinking: Trouble pronouncing
words or letter.
Language and Thinking: Difficulty understanding
written word and what sounds letters represent.
