While we homeschool year round, we typically shift gears a bit in summer and take a lighter approach to our studies. We then kick it into high gear for the start of the traditional school year in August.

Here is a complete list of all the curriculum content we are using this school year. This post contains affiliate links.

Math

We are continuing with double digit addition and subtraction, 2D and 3D geometric shapes, time, money, measurement, place value, and starting simple multiplication.

Kumon Grade 2 Addition

Kumon Grade 2 Subtraction

Kumon Geometry & Measurement Grade 2

Kumon Word Problems Grade 2

Kumon My Book of Simple Multiplication

Language Arts

We are covering grammar, poetry memorization and recitation, spelling and vocabulary, reading comprehension, and print handwriting. Kyri is also very excited to start learning cursive!

First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind: Level 1

First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind: Level 2

Kumon Grade 2 Reading

Evan-Moor Building Spelling Skills, Grade 2

Evan-Moor Building Spelling Skills: Grade 3

Flash Kids Reading Skills: Grade 2

Print Writing: A Creepy-Crawly Alphabet

Flash Kids Cursive Writing Practice Book

Science

Following the classical schedule, we will be learning about Earth Science and Astronomy this year.

Elemental Science: Earth Science and Astronomy for Grammar Stage

History

We will be learning about exploration and colonization of the “New World” through the Gold Rush of the 1840s.

The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 3: Early Modern Times

The Story of the World Activity Book Three: Early Modern Times

Literature/Unit Studies

We are continuing with the literature selections of FIAR Volume 2. We will spend 2-3 weeks on each selection, and will be putting together a lap book for each row.

Five in a Row Volume 2

Foreign Language

We will continue working on basic Spanish – phrases, alphabet, vocabulary. We are also adding in Beginner Hebrew, which should be quite exciting!

Sarah And David Interactive Hebrew System

Brighter Child Spanish Grade 2

Brighter Child Spanish Grade 3

Nature Studies

Nature journaling using The Outdoor Hour as inspiration, and participating in monthly Growing Up Wild co-op will round out our Nature Studies. We are also using Herb Fairies, along with other resources, to learn about herbalism and natural health.

Growing Up Wild

Handbook of Nature Studies: Outdoor Hour

Herb Fairies

Art and Music Appreciation

We have really enjoyed Harmony Fine Arts. We will be completing Grade 1 this year and starting the Grade 2 material.

Harmony Fine Arts Grammar Stage Grade 1

Harmony Fine Arts Grammar Stage Grade 2

Critical Thinking

Kyri loves the various activities contained in Lollipop Logic. We will also play various games that strengthen critical thinking skills. I previously detailed our critical thinking lesson approach here.

Lollipop Logic Book 2

Bible

We will be participating in AWANA again this year – Kyri returns as a Spark. This is  a weekly club at a local church that teaches basic Christian principles through Bible verse memorization, games and activities.

AWANA

Be sure to check out what what other homeschoolers have planned for this school year. Head over to the Not Back-to-School Hop at iHomeschool Network!