Grade 2 Tutoring USA | Math, English, Science

Grade 2 is where kids turn early skills into real confidence in reading, writing, number sense and science. We build all three with hands-on activities, visual aids and familiar moments, from recess to the school lunch line.

Key Topics Covered:

Math: place value to 1000, add and subtract within 100, money, time, fractions.
English: phonics, fluency, sentences, stories, opinion writing.
Science: plants, habitats, materials, forces.

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Read, write and compare three-digit numbers to 1000 with confidence

Add and subtract within 100 with strategies, and explain their thinking

Read fluently, spell common words and write clear stories and opinions

Retell stories and answer questions using details from the text

Explain what plants need and how animals live in different habitats

Plan a fair test and use evidence to explain what happened and why

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Phonics: Vowel Teams and Long Vowels	Decode words with long vowel spellings and vowel teams such as ai, ea and oa, and read them in short passages.
02	Reading Fluency and Expression	Read grade-level text aloud with accuracy, pace and expression, and reread to fix mistakes.
03	Key Details in Stories	Ask and answer who, what, where, when, why and how questions to show understanding of key details in a story.
04	Retelling Stories and Fables	Retell fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and explain the central message or lesson.
05	Nouns: Common, Proper and Irregular Plurals	Use collective nouns and irregular plurals such as feet, children and mice, and capitalize proper nouns.
06	Complete Sentences and Punctuation	Write complete sentences with capital letters and ending marks, and fix fragments and run-ons.
07	Spelling Patterns and Word Study	Spell grade-level words with common patterns and irregular spellings, and use word lists and sound-it-out strategies.
08	Speaking and Listening: Sharing Time	Take turns in conversations, listen to a partner and share stories in complete sentences with a clear voice.
09	Writing Narrative: Personal Stories	Write a story about a real event, such as a field trip, with a beginning, middle, end and time-order words.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Characters and Their Responses	Describe how characters respond to events and challenges in a story, using details from the text.
02	Point of View and Dialogue	Notice who is telling the story, and read dialogue aloud using different voices for different characters.
03	Verbs and Past Tense	Use regular and irregular past tense verbs, such as ran, ate and went, to write about what already happened.
04	Adjectives and Adverbs	Add adjectives and adverbs to sentences to show how things look, feel and move, and choose the best describing word.
05	Prefixes and Suffixes	Use prefixes such as un- and re- and suffixes such as -ful and -less to work out the meaning of new words.
06	Informational Text: Main Topic and Details	Find the main topic of a text and its key details, and use headings, captions and bold words to locate facts.
07	Text Features and Reading for Facts	Use a table of contents, glossary and diagrams to find facts quickly in nonfiction books.
08	Opinion Writing	Write an opinion piece with a topic sentence, reasons and a closing sentence, such as the best recess game.
09	Fluency and Reading Aloud	Practice reading poems and short passages aloud with smooth pacing, and talk about what the author wants to say.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Comparing Two Versions of a Story	Compare two versions of the same story, such as Cinderella tales from different cultures, and discuss what changes.
02	Poetry: Rhyme, Rhythm and Repetition	Read and write short poems, noticing rhyme, rhythm and repeated lines that create feeling.
03	Compound Words and Contractions	Build compound words, form contractions such as can't and didn't, and use apostrophes correctly in writing.
04	Informative Writing	Write a short informational piece with a topic, facts and a concluding sentence, using what you learned from books.
05	Reading Informational Text: Author's Purpose	Explain why an author wrote a text, and describe the specific points that support the main idea.
06	Word Meaning and Context Clues	Use sentence clues, pictures and root words to figure out unknown words, and check meaning in a dictionary.
07	Shades of Meaning	Tell apart closely related verbs and adjectives such as walk, stroll and march, and pick the most exact word.
08	Research Project: Read and Write	Gather facts from several books on one topic, such as state parks, and write a short report together.
09	Revising and Editing Writing	Reread writing to add details, fix capital letters, ending marks and spelling, and share it with a partner.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Using Illustrations and Text Together	Use pictures, diagrams and words together to understand a text, and explain how they work as a team.
02	Sentence Types and Simple, Compound Sentences	Write telling, asking and exclaiming sentences, and join two ideas with and, but or so in a compound sentence.
03	Writing Stories With Description	Write a story with a clear sequence, a problem and solution, and descriptive details about characters and setting.
04	Writing Opinion Pieces With Linking Words	Use linking words such as because, and, also and another reason to connect opinions to reasons.
05	Vocabulary Building: Synonyms and Antonyms	Sort and use synonyms and antonyms, and use new words in speaking and writing across all school subjects.
06	Reading Longer Chapter Books	Read an early chapter book, track characters and plot across chapters and keep a reading log of favorite parts.
07	Giving a Short Talk	Prepare and present a short talk with a clear opening and facts, speaking in complete sentences to the class.
08	Reading Review: Fiction and Nonfiction	Revisit story elements, main topic, key details and text features with mixed passages of both types.
09	Grade 3 Readiness: Reading and Writing	Strengthen stamina, handwriting and paragraph writing, and get comfortable with the first state reading tests in Grade 3.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for summer break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Adding and Subtracting Within 20	Add and subtract within 20 using doubles, make-a-ten and fact families, building toward quick recall of sums.
02	Place Value to 1000	Build three-digit numbers with base-ten blocks and explain what the hundreds, tens and ones digits are worth.
03	Counting by 5s, 10s and 100s	Skip count from any starting number to 1000, linking the patterns to nickels, dimes and number lines.
04	Reading and Writing Numbers to 1000	Read and write numbers in standard form, word form and expanded form, such as 400 + 30 + 6.
05	Comparing Three-Digit Numbers	Compare numbers with the symbols greater than, less than and equal to, and order sets from least to greatest.
06	Odd and Even Numbers	Sort numbers into odd and even by pairing objects, and write an even number as a sum of two equal addends.
07	Mental Math: 10 More and 100 More	Add or subtract 10 or 100 in your head, and explain how the digits change without counting one by one.
08	One-Step Word Problems Within 100	Solve adding, taking from, putting together and comparing stories using drawings, equations and a symbol for the unknown.
09	Reading Picture Graphs and Bar Graphs	Collect data, draw a picture graph or bar graph, and answer how many more and how many less questions.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Adding Two-Digit Numbers	Add within 100 using place value, number lines and regrouping, such as pizza slices sold at the school lunch sale.
02	Subtracting Two-Digit Numbers	Subtract within 100 by trading a ten for ten ones, and check each answer with addition.
03	Two-Step Word Problems	Solve two-step stories within 100, such as Little League snack sales, and write an equation with a letter or box for the unknown.
04	Adding Up to Four Two-Digit Numbers	Add three or four two-digit numbers using place value, friendly numbers and the properties of addition.
05	Adding Within 1000	Add three-digit numbers with base-ten blocks, drawings and written methods, composing a new ten or hundred when needed.
06	Subtracting Within 1000	Subtract three-digit numbers by decomposing a hundred or ten, and explain each step using place value.
07	Equal Groups and Arrays	Arrange objects in up to five rows and five columns, and write the sum of equal addends that matches the array.
08	Mental Strategies Within 100	Add and subtract two-digit numbers mentally by making tens, using doubles and breaking numbers apart.
09	Counting Coins: Quarters, Dimes, Nickels and Pennies	Count mixed coins and bills to solve dollar and cents problems, using the dollar sign and cent sign correctly.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Measuring Length in Inches and Feet	Measure objects with rulers and yardsticks in inches and feet, and choose the right tool and unit for the job.
02	Measuring in Centimeters and Meters	Measure in metric units, estimate lengths and explain why a longer unit gives a smaller number.
03	Comparing Lengths and Number Line Diagrams	Find how much longer one object is than another, and show whole number sums and differences on a number line.
04	Telling Time to Five Minutes	Read analog and digital clocks to the nearest five minutes and use a.m. and p.m., from recess to bedtime.
05	Line Plots	Measure several objects to the nearest whole unit and show the data on a line plot with a number line scale.
06	Solving Length Word Problems	Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve stories about lengths, such as road trip maps and playground distances.
07	Money Word Problems	Solve dollar and cents problems, such as making change at a lemonade stand, using drawings and equations.
08	Time and Calendar Reasoning	Use calendars and clocks to work out how long events take and how many days or weeks are in a month.
09	Reasoning With Measurement Data	Read and make graphs of measurement data, and write number sentences to answer questions about the results.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Identifying and Drawing Shapes	Recognize and draw triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons and cubes by counting their sides, angles and faces.
02	Partitioning Rectangles Into Rows and Columns	Split a rectangle into equal squares, count them and connect the picture to repeated addition.
03	Halves, Thirds and Fourths	Divide circles and rectangles into two, three or four equal shares, and name them as halves, thirds or fourths.
04	Equal Shares of Different Shapes	See that equal shares can look different, and explain why two halves of the same pizza are the same size.
05	Fluency Practice: Facts Within 20	Build fast, accurate recall of all addition and subtraction facts within 20, and know sums of two one-digit numbers from memory.
06	Fluency Practice: Add and Subtract Within 100	Add and subtract within 100 with accuracy, and choose a strategy that fits the numbers.
07	Place Value and Number Sense Review	Revisit counting, comparing and expanded form to 1000, and explain thinking with models and words.
08	Problem-Solving Strategies	Use drawing, tables and working backward to solve multi-step stories, and explain each choice to a partner.
09	Math Practices and Grade 3 Readiness	Get ready for Grade 3 with early multiplication ideas, fractions on a number line and clear math explanations.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for summer break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Properties of Materials	Describe and test materials by color, texture, hardness and flexibility, and sort them by their properties.
02	Choosing the Right Material	Pick materials for a job, such as a rain boot or a lunch box, based on tests of their properties.
03	Solids, Liquids and Gases	Observe how matter can be solid or liquid, and see how heating and cooling can change it, as with melting ice.
04	Reversible and Irreversible Changes	Compare changes that can be undone, such as melting, with those that cannot, such as baking or burning.
05	Building With Small Pieces	See how small pieces can be put together to make new objects, such as bricks, blocks and clay shapes.
06	Asking Questions and Making Observations	Ask testable questions, use senses and tools to observe, and record results in tables and drawings.
07	Planning a Simple Investigation	Plan a fair test with one change, make predictions and share results with a partner using clear science words.
08	Using Data and Evidence	Look at simple data and charts, and use the evidence to support a claim about what happened.
09	Safe Science and Tools	Use rulers, hand lenses and thermometers safely, and follow lab rules during hands-on science activities.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	What Plants Need to Grow	Investigate how plants need sunlight and water to grow, using bean seeds and a sunny or dark spot.
02	Seed Dispersal	Explore how wind, water and animals move seeds, from maple helicopters to burrs on a dog's fur.
03	Pollination and Plant Parts	Name the roots, stem, leaves and flowers, and see how bees and other animals help plants make seeds.
04	Plant Life Cycles	Order the stages of a plant life cycle from seed to adult plant, and compare plants such as sunflowers and pumpkins.
05	Animal Life Cycles	Compare life cycles such as butterflies, frogs and chickens, and describe how young animals look different from adults.
06	Habitats Around Us	Explore forests, deserts, oceans and wetlands in the United States, and the animals and plants that live in each.
07	Food Chains in a Habitat	Draw simple food chains showing how energy passes from plants to animals in a pond, forest or backyard.
08	Biodiversity: Many Kinds of Life	Compare the variety of plants and animals in two different habitats, such as a city park and a state park.
09	Modeling Plant and Animal Interdependence	Build models showing how animals depend on plants, and plants on animals, for food, shelter and seed spreading.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Earth Events: Fast and Slow	Compare fast changes, such as volcanoes and floods, with slow ones, such as erosion, and give real examples.
02	Wind and Water Change the Land	Model how wind and moving water change the land, using sand and a stream table to build and wear down hills.
03	Slowing Erosion: Design Solutions	Design and test ways to slow erosion, such as plants or rocks, and compare which solution works better.
04	Landforms Around the World	Identify mountains, valleys, canyons and plains, and find them on maps of the United States.
05	Bodies of Water	Map oceans, rivers, lakes and ponds, and tell where water is solid or liquid in different places.
06	Reading Simple Maps	Use maps and models to show the shape and kind of land and water in an area, including a map key.
07	Weather and Seasons	Track daily weather and describe how it changes with the seasons, from snow days to summer heat.
08	Rocks, Soil and Sand	Sort rocks and soil by size, color and texture, and talk about how rocks break into smaller pieces.
09	Natural Hazards and Staying Safe	Learn how people plan for events like hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires, and how to stay safe at school and home.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Engineering Design: Ask, Imagine, Plan	Define a problem in a clear way, sketch solutions and decide which plan to build first.
02	Build, Test and Improve	Build a model, test it and make it better, such as a bridge made from craft sticks, then explain what changed.
03	Comparing Designs	Compare two designs for the same problem, such as two paper airplanes, and use data to say which works best.
04	Pushes, Pulls and Motion	Observe how pushes and pulls change an object's motion, using ramps, balls and toy cars.
05	Sound and Light	Explore how sound is made by vibration and how light travels, using rubber bands, flashlights and shadows.
06	Magnets and Forces	Test what magnets stick to, and compare the strength of pushes and pulls over a distance.
07	Our Sun and Earth	Describe how the Sun warms land and water, and why we have day and night.
08	Science Fair Practice	Choose a question, do a simple test, record the results and share a short talk with the class.
09	Science Review and Grade 3 Readiness	Revisit the big ideas of Grade 2 and get ready for Grade 3 science, including how state science tests work in Grade 5.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for summer break.

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