Welcome! The following checklist will help you get organized and prepared to homeschool your child for second grade. I recommend allowing yourself a week or two to complete this checklist so you can take your time with the material. But if necessary, it is possible to complete it over a weekend.
Step #1: Download the Second Grade Core Knowledge Curriculum
Step #2: Download the Year 3 MEP Math Curriculum
Step #3: Download the Second Grade Daily Homeschooling Schedule
Step #4: Download the Second Grade School Supply List
Step #5: Learn to Use the Second Grade CK History Curriculum
- View and Download the Second Grade CKHG Unit-Specific Prep Checklist
- Review the Second Grade Unit-Specific Prep Checklist for Unit 1: Ancient India
- Read the Introduction Section of the Second Grade CKHG Teacher’s Guide for Unit 1: Ancient India
Step #6: Learn to Use the Second Grade CK Science Curriculum
- Read the Introduction Section of the Second Grade CKSci Teacher’s Guide for Unit 1: Properties of Matter
Step #7: Learn to Use the Second Grade CK Language Arts: Listening & Learning Curriculum
- View and Download the Second Grade CKLA: Listening & Learning Unit-Specific Prep Checklist
- Review the Second Grade Unit-Specific Prep Checklist for Unit 1: Fairy Tales and Tall Tales
- Read the Introduction Section of the Second Grade CKLA: Listening & Learning Teacher’s Guide for Unit 1: Fairy Tales and Tall Tales
Step #8: Learn to Use the Second Grade CK Language Arts: Skills Curriculum
- View and Download the CKLA Skills Unit-Specific Prep Checklist
- Review the Second Grade Unit-Specific Prep Checklist for Unit 1
- Read the Introduction Section of the Second Grade CKLA: Skills Teacher’s Guide for Unit 1
Step #9: Learn to Use the Year 3 MEP Math Curriculum
- Read through the first 2-5 lessons to become familiar with the methods and flow
Ongoing…
Before Starting a New Unit (Any CK subject)
- Review the Introduction Section in the Teacher’s Guide for the New Unit
- Review the Unit-Specific Prep Checklist (for CKSci see supply list in Teacher’s Guide)
- Gather Any Special Supplies Needed
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