What’s New And Revised In 2nd Grade?
Because of your great feedback on the new Grade 1 products, we followed through with the same complete revision of Grade 2. This means that the higher-level thinking skills your first grader developed will be further honed this year.
No subject is untouched—Language Arts, Arithmetic, History, Science/Health, Art, and Bible. We kept what was great and added enhancements to make it even better.
Here’s just a glimpse of what’s new. When you look at the curriculum in person, you’ll see even more!
New Concepts & Applications
Phonics/Language
Coordinated with thorough instruction in phonics, the foundational grammar concepts of nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, word usage, and sentence analysis are now introduced in an age-appropriate way in second grade. Plus, there’s new application of concepts, including dictated phonics application.
Reading
You’ll see new story content in readers still arranged by phonetic progression and with an introduction to literary terms (like plot or setting). New enrichment activities include Venn diagrams, character webs, creative writing, and drawing. Higher-level thinking questions are included with answers that incorporate Scripture where naturally applicable to help develop a biblical worldview.
Arithmetic
Coordinated with a foundation of essential facts, arithmetic introduces estimation, rounding, metric measures, fractions, and exercises on determining change. Second grade takes the basics from first grade and continues to build on them, applying knowledge on a higher level.
Spelling
Spelling offers a new arrangement of word lists, new application activities, and a phonetic progression of difficulty in the spelling lists.
New Themes
Learning is an exciting journey! In language and arithmetic, your child will explore four fun and educational themes:
- pond (learning about all its fascinating creatures),
- travel around the world (with facts unique to countries),
- jungle (spotlighting seven jungles throughout the world), and
- camping (with a national park emphasis).
The themes introduce fun facts, inspire curiosity, create connections between subjects, and instill love for God’s creation.
New Materials, Teaching Helps, & Pacing
Materials
You’ll see a new book— Reading Comprehension 2— for building comprehension and test-taking skills.
My New Name is a brand-new novel. It’s the story of Leo, a boy living in a children’s home who learns about God’s love and the gift of salvation.
Phonics and language are now in one book (having classwork on one side and independent work on the other).
In the new History, Science, and Health 2 Activity Book, you’ll have application opportunities to coordinate with daily lessons.
Teaching Helps
We’ve taken helpful teacher materials and added tips for meeting your child’s individual needs.
- In each one, you’ll see additional higher-level thinking questions, learning activities, and teaching tips.
- In arithmetic and phonics/language, you’ll also see steps that walk you through teaching and ways to encourage and challenge children at different learning levels.
- In science, health, and history, you’ll also see additional facts and comprehension questions, vocabulary with age-appropriate explanations, hands-on activities, and creative writing opportunities.
Charts, games, and other teaching aids are all new and revised to complete the exciting second grade upgrade.
Pacing
Flexible pacing options in reading allow you to adjust reading lessons to meet your child’s needs.
In writing, there’s new pacing for appropriate cursive formation mastery with an emphasis on creative writing using the writing process.
Abeka offers lots of ways to help your child learn.
SHOP NOWNew & Revised— Grade 2 Products
Phonics/Language
Handbook for Reading
Handbook for Reading Teacher Edition
Phonics and Language 2
Phonics and Language 2 Teacher Key
Phonics and Language 2 Test Book
Phonics and Language 2 Test Key
Teaching Aids
Basic Phonics Charts
Basic Phonics Flashcards
Basic Phonics Sounds CD
Miniature Alphabet Flashcards
Blend Practice Cards A
Blend Practice Cards B
Clue Word Cards
Writing
Writing with Phonics 2
2nd Grade Writing Tablet
Teaching Aids
Cursive Formation Flashcards
Homeschool Seatwork Charts
Spelling
Spelling and Poetry 2
Spelling and Poetry 2 Teacher Edition
Reading
Fun with Friends
Quests for Adventure
Across the Meadow
Wonders of Imagination
Through the Skies
Growing Up in Early America
Growing Up around the World
Growing Up Where Jesus Lived
All Kinds of Animals
My New Name
Reading Comprehension 2 Skill Sheets
Reading Comprehension 2 Skill Sheets Parent Edition
Primary Bible Reader
Reading 2 Answer Key with Literary Development and Enrichment Activities
Arithmetic
Arithmetic 2
Arithmetic 2 Teacher Key
Arithmetic 2 Tests and Speed Drills
Arithmetic 2 Tests and Speed Drills Key
Teaching Aids
Arithmetic 1–2 Concept Cards
Homeschool Arithmetic 2 Charts and Games
Homeschool Arithmetic 1–2 Tables and Facts Charts
Homeschool Numbers Flashcards
History/Science/Health
Our America
Enjoying God’s World
Health, Safety, and Manners 2
History, Science, and Health 2 Answer Key
History, Science, and Health 2 Activity Book
History, Science, and Health 2 Activity Book Teacher Key
Teaching Aids
Homeschool History, Science, and Health 2 Teaching Charts
Art
Art Projects 2
Music
Songs We Enjoy 2
Songs We Enjoy 2 CD
Bible
Moses in Egypt Flash-a-Card Bible Stories
Journey to Sinai Flash-a-Card Bible Stories
Journey through the Wilderness Flash-a-Card Bible Stories
Joshua Flash-a-Card Bible Stories
Judges Flash-a-Card Bible Stories
Ruth Flash-a-Card Bible Stories
Jonah Flash-a-Card Bible Stories
Favorite Bible Stories 1
Favorite Bible Stories 2
Curriculum Lesson Plans
Homeschool Language Arts 2
Homeschool Arithmetic 2
Homeschool History, Science, Health 2
Homeschool Grade 2 Bible
Feedback Welcome!
Your input is a valuable part of our development process. Please let us know what you think! E-mail editor@abeka.com with what you like—or what you’d like to see.
NOTE: The above is reprinted from our 2018-2019 Homeschool Catalog. To get a closer look at these products, visit our website.
Lenette Eveleth:
May 6, 2024I taught Abeka Second Grade for some years so it will be interesting to see the changes. I love the curriculum. The only thing that was a struggle in first grade was that at the end of the year so many new math families were added so quickly. It was a bit overwhelming. Looking forward to seeing how these are mastered.
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Turisno_Abume:
May 6, 2024We use Abeka and actually enjoy it, but I don’t use every single piece. I don’t understand when people think it’s all or nothing. We use only Abeka through d grade, but pretty much only the math, phonics, and grammar books. In third grade-fifth we change the literature and history (but still don’t do every single book, like the Reading Comprehension, and sometimes we skip handwriting altogether. Sometimes we do IEW’s spelling, but usually do Abeka because I like the poetry.) We usually do Abeka science. Sometimes we don’t science at all, but my kids do enjoy it, especially the h grade. I like Abeka math through middle school, but we sometimes do other curriculums to lighten the load. I love Abeka grammar all the way through but don’t feel the need to do it every single year. There’s other curriculums I enjoy adding to the mix.
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Womenos:
May 6, 2024We use Abeka and actually enjoy it, but I don’t use every single piece. I don’t understand when people think it’s all or nothing. We use only Abeka through d grade, but pretty much only the math, phonics, and grammar books. In third grade-fifth we change the literature and history (but still don’t do every single book, like the Reading Comprehension, and sometimes we skip handwriting altogether. Sometimes we do IEW’s spelling, but usually do Abeka because I like the poetry.) We usually do Abeka science. Sometimes we don’t science at all, but my kids do enjoy it, especially the h grade. I like Abeka math through middle school, but we sometimes do other curriculums to lighten the load. I love Abeka grammar all the way through but don’t feel the need to do it every single year. There’s other curriculums I enjoy adding to the mix.
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Lapoof.com:
May 6, 2024I was a homeschool teacher for my church back in the 80 s and 90 s and I thought Abeka Curriculum was absolutely awesome. My children excelled. I had kindergarteners learning with ease d grade material.
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Ruthely Escobar:
May 6, 2024My girl is going to start her second semester of 2nd grade. I wonder if there is something, from the new materials, for the second semester that will be a good addition?
Pleas help!
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Abeka Admin:
May 6, 2024Hi Ruthely, if you already have your 2nd grade materials you have everything you need for the school year!
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Krystal Althom:
May 6, 2024My kids do the video series and I have the 2nd grade DVD set which I just purchased in January of 2017. My daughter just finished itfor the 2017-2018 school year. Will I need to buy a whole new set of DVDs for my son who will start 2nd grade in the fall of 2019? I am assuming the new work books and video manual will not correspond with the old DVD set.
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Abeka Admin:
May 6, 2024Hi Krystal, the dvd's are leased to you when you purchase the program. You will need to return your current dvd's, and purchase the new updated materials for your upcoming student.
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KIM:
May 6, 2024Are the DVDs for the new materials updated or is it new materials with the same teaching lessons used this past school year from Mrs. Chappell?
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Abeka Admin:
May 6, 2024Hi Kim, Our 2nd grade materials have been completely redone, and the video lessons were updated as well!
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Robyn:
May 6, 2024Is the release date to us still August 7 or will we get it sooner now?
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Abeka Admin:
May 6, 2024Hi Robyn, the release date is still in August, and we are working to get it out to you as soon as we can!
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Rachel:
May 6, 2024So it appears that nothing I have will carry over, and i will have to buy completely new materials to to bottom for my next child?
Is there any way to be warned of this the year before a curriculum update? I would have much preferred to buy extra copies of the old material to keep on the shelf for my younger children. Its a big difference in cost between thinking you'll just have to buy a couple of workbooks, to find out that you need new teacher plans, keys, and test books as will!
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Abeka Admin:
May 6, 2024Hi Rachel, The old student book materials are actually available for purchase right now until we sell out!
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Dorothy:
May 6, 2024I just watched the new sample videos and I am so thankful you used Mrs. Chappell again. My daughter just finished 2nd grade and loved her videos. Now my son will also get to enjoy this wonderful teacher with updated videos and material. Thank you!
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Angel:
May 6, 2024I am new to homeschooling and am thinking of using Abeka. Is this 2nd grade package all I'll need for the year?
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Abeka Admin:
May 6, 2024Hi Angel, yes it is! The 2nd grade tuition and books enrollment will come with all your student materials and video lessons for the full year!
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E Dodes:
May 6, 2024First, I encourage you to consider creating a 2nd grade Bible Activity Book. My son was disappointed that 2nd grade curriculum did not have one.
Second, while I have enjoyed using the abeka in the past, I am very concerned about the recent email I received from you that stated our 2nd grade curriculum would not be ready until October. You should have shared this information before I placed my order in June so that I had the option of picking another 2nd grade program. This is not an acceptable way to start the beginning of the school year. I am sure it will be well organized, but you should have started working on this curriculum earlier. I hope you take this into account for your future curriculum so that you do not cause this issue for future parents.
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Abeka Admin:
May 6, 2024Hi, we are working to get those items out to our customers as quickly as possible, and are making adjustments now to work to avoid this issue in the future.
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Theola Harper:
May 6, 2024Hi my daughter is going to grade 3 now could send the new package
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Abeka Admin:
May 6, 2024Hi Theola, we have not updated our 3rd grade materials for homeschool yet.
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Kristy:
May 6, 2024I placed my 2nd grade order in March 2018. So you are saying that all these new updates are not in there? If so, how do I get the updated version and how soon can I get it? I am about to start my 2nd grader next week but I have not opened any of the curriculum.
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Abeka Admin:
May 6, 2024Hi Kristy, If you ordered the revised materials they would look just like the pictures in the post. IF you have the older materials you will just need to contact our office to get those items returned.
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All games for boys:
May 6, 2024First, I encourage you to consider creating a 2nd grade Bible Activity Book
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Laurie:
May 6, 2024How do we teach Bible when buying the Full-Grade Book Kits. It looks like there is no Bible Activity Book or Curriculum Lesson Plans. So, it's not really Full-Grade unless we buy the Bible kit for $119.80? Also, we would have to add Art Projects for $16.05 to actually be the complete Full-Grade? Is there anything else missing or listed as optional for the Full-Grade Kit? Thanks
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Abeka Admin:
May 6, 2024The video program kits come with everything needed including Bible and Art. However, the parent-led kit does not include Bible or Art since it is optional.
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