Welcome to Core 2! Our curriculum seamlessly integrates Language Arts, Geography, Math, Science, and Bible studies, creating a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. This year, we’ll focus on developing fluent readers and building a strong writing foundation. In Math, students will advance to higher place values and master multi-digit addition and subtraction. Our Language Arts program, The Good and the Beautiful, incorporates Geography and Spelling, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. For Math, we’ll use the hands-on curriculum Math with Confidence. Science will come alive with Master Books, blending scientific discovery with biblical teachings to deepen our understanding of the world.

Language Arts/Geography: We will use The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course Set, which covers Language Arts, Writing, Geography, and Spelling. The required bundle includes the Course Book, Reading Booster C Cards, and the following books: Molly and the Falcon, Wesley and the Wolves. Additionally, the following readers will be provided by the teacher and are included in the course fees: My Third Nature Reader, Helen Keller: Into the Light, The Lost Key at Peas Cove, Prince Percy and the Big Red Ruby, and The Magician’s Nephew.

Link to Course Set

Math: This year, we will be using Math with Confidence Level 2. Both the workbook and teacher manual are required. In addition, you will need a few math manipulatives at home to complete the weekly assignments. These include:

• Base ten blocks

• 50 counters

• Play money (bills and coins)

• A clock with movable hands

• A ruler

• Two packs of playing cards

• Approximately 25 page protectors

• A binder

Link to Math Curriculum

Science/Bible: For Science, we will use Masterbooks: Adventures in the Physical World (Level 2), which beautifully integrates science with biblical teachings.

Link to Science Curriculum

Handwriting: For handwriting practice, we will use The Good and the Beautiful Level 2.

Link to Handwriting Workbook

General Supplies:

• Backpack

• Lunchbox

• Water bottle

• 1-1 ½ inch binder with tabs

• Pocket paper folder

• Spark half-page ruled primary journal (grades K-2)

Link to Journal

• Basic School Supplies:

• 1 pack of 12 pencils

• 2 packs of 24 crayons

• 6 glue sticks

• 2 packs of 12 colored pencils

• Scissors

• 1 pack of 10 markers

• 2 Expo markers

• 1 pack of computer paper

These supplies should be brought to class on the first day and will remain in the classroom until the end of the year. Additionally, please keep these same supplies at home to complete weekly assignments.