Calvert 2nd Grade 4-Subject Complete Set

Description

The Calvert 2nd Grade 4-Subject Complete Set delivers everything busy homeschooling families need for a successful, stress-free second grade year. This comprehensive print-based curriculum combines time-tested educational excellence with the flexibility modern homeschooling parents crave, making it an ideal choice for families seeking structure without rigidity.

Why Homeschooling Parents Choose Calvert for Second Grade

For over a century, Calvert has been helping families provide quality education at home. This complete set eliminates the guesswork from curriculum planning by providing all four core subjects in one coordinated package. The mastery-based approach ensures your child truly understands each concept before moving forward, building the solid academic foundation essential for future learning success.

The self-paced design accommodates different learning speeds and family schedules, whether you prefer traditional school-year timing or year-round education. Each colorful worktext keeps second graders engaged with age-appropriate illustrations and activities that make learning enjoyable rather than tedious.

Complete Academic Coverage for Growing Minds

Language Arts: Building Strong Communication Skills

The integrated language arts program seamlessly weaves together phonics, grammar, spelling, reading, and writing instruction. Your second grader will master essential concepts including nouns, action verbs, simple sentences, punctuation, adjectives, possessive nouns, pronouns, and verb tenses. The curriculum builds on phonics foundations while introducing dictionary skills, prefixes, suffixes, and basic sentence structure. This comprehensive approach ensures students develop both reading fluency and writing confidence.

Mathematics: Establishing Number Sense and Problem-Solving

The mathematics curriculum provides thorough instruction in fundamental concepts that prepare students for advanced mathematical thinking. Topics include numbers to 1,000, operation symbols, addition and subtraction with regrouping, basic fractions, measurement, geometric shapes, rounding, time concepts, money handling, and estimation skills. The program emphasizes both computational accuracy and mathematical reasoning through diverse problem-solving activities.

History and Geography: Exploring America’s Story

Students embark on an engaging journey through American history, exploring Native American heritage, the structure of government, westward expansion, and the pioneering spirit that shaped our nation. The comprehensive geography component develops map skills and spatial awareness. This foundation in American history and geography prepares students for more advanced social studies while fostering civic awareness and national pride.

Science: Nurturing Young Scientists

The science curriculum introduces fundamental observation skills and scientific thinking through hands-on exploration of the natural world. Students develop critical thinking abilities while exploring concepts across all areas of science, building curiosity about how the world works and laying groundwork for future scientific study.

Perfect for Different Homeschooling Approaches

Whether you follow a traditional school schedule, prefer unit studies, or incorporate Charlotte Mason principles, this curriculum adapts beautifully to various homeschooling philosophies. The short, manageable units work especially well for families who enjoy frequent celebrations of completion or those dealing with learning differences that require smaller academic milestones.

The teacher-led design suits parents who want to be actively involved in instruction, while the clear lesson plans support both experienced educators and those new to homeschooling. For families with multiple children, the engaging format often captures the attention of younger siblings, creating natural learning opportunities across grade levels.

Mastery Learning: Ensuring Real Understanding

Calvert’s mastery-based approach means students must achieve 80% competency before advancing to new material. This prevents knowledge gaps that can undermine future learning. Each unit includes two self-tests and a final unit test, giving both students and parents clear feedback about understanding and retention.

The three-to-four-week unit structure provides regular opportunities for assessment and celebration of achievement. This pacing helps maintain motivation while allowing flexibility for families who need to adjust timing for vacations, illnesses, or other life events.

Hands-On Learning Support

The included starter kit enhances learning with carefully selected manipulatives: 96 colorful counting bears for math concepts, number charts, addition and subtraction flash cards, a globe for geography studies, a wipe-off board for practice activities, and other educational tools that make abstract concepts concrete and engaging.

These materials support different learning styles, providing kinesthetic learners with the hands-on experience they need while offering visual and auditory learners additional ways to process information.

Flexible Implementation for Real Families

Each subject contains ten separate worktexts, allowing families to customize their approach. You might focus intensively on one subject at a time, rotate through all four subjects daily, or adjust pacing based on your child’s interests and needs. The curriculum accommodates families who school year-round, those who take traditional summer breaks, and everyone in between.

The teacher’s guides include optional learning activities, additional resources, and alternative assessments, giving you tools to enrich or modify instruction based on your child’s unique needs and your family’s educational goals.

Building Confidence Through Achievable Goals

The manageable unit size helps prevent overwhelm while building confidence through regular completion experiences. Second graders thrive on the sense of accomplishment that comes from finishing a worktext every few weeks, and this positive reinforcement encourages continued effort and engagement with learning.

The colorful, age-appropriate design keeps young learners interested without being overstimulating, while the clear structure helps children develop good study habits and independence in learning.

Educational Attributes

Grade Level: 2nd Grade Subject: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History & Geography
Skill Level: Elementary Learning Style: Multi-sensory (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) Educational Approach: Mastery-based learning with structured progression Curriculum Type: Traditional, secular, print-based complete curriculum

Practical Attributes

Lesson Count: 40 total worktexts (10 per subject) Estimated Completion Time: 3-4 weeks per worktext unit Answer Key Included: Yes, comprehensive teacher’s guides provided

Content/Scope Attributes

Topics Covered: Comprehensive second grade academic standards across all core subjects Real-world Applications: Map skills, money concepts, measurement, scientific observation, American history and geography

Format/Usability Attributes

Format: Print-based worktexts combining instruction and practice Reproducible: No – consumable student materials designed for individual use

Special Features

• Includes comprehensive starter kit with manipulatives
• Mastery-based progression with built-in assessments
• Self-paced learning accommodates different family schedules
• Integrates multiple subjects while maintaining distinct academic focus
• Teacher guides include optional enrichment activities and alternative assessments
• Colorful, engaging design specifically created for second grade attention spans