Curriculum:

Huebner’s Second Grade incorporates a strong academic program through a rich, meaningful, and balanced curriculum of skills and information which encourages children to learn more. This child oriented program is designed especially to develop the readiness skills, good work habits, and acceptable social behaviors a child needs in order to be successful.

We use technology to enhance all academic areas. Our curriculum focuses on real world applications, making connections, and allowing students to develop critical creative thinking skills through self-exploration.

Daily Five is also a part of our literacy block. Daily Five is a framework for structuring literacy time, so students develop lifelong habits of reading, writing, and working independently. Students select from five authentic reading and writing choices, working independently toward personalized goals, while the teacher meets individual needs through whole-group and small-group instruction, as well as one-on-one conference. In using Daily Five during our literacy block, I feel the students are highly engaged and developing a true love of literacy.

STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. We have multiple STEAM projects throughout the year. The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. These are the innovators, educators, leaders, and learners of the 21st century!