The Second Grade Bundle gathers a full year of living books for children growing in confidence as readers and thinkers. These selections pair mathematics, handwriting, geography, literature, folklore, music, and art into a balanced and engaging year of study, with an emphasis on beautiful books that reward rereading. This bundle is designed to support the Second Grade year alongside the Chapter II Box Set, giving parents a ready-made shelf for daily lessons, narration, map work, creative exploration, and the steady expansion of a child’s literary and intellectual world. If you do not have the Kindergarten Bundle, The Handbook of Nature Study should be added separately. It is a core text in the Chapter House curriculum across all levels. THE BOOKS Math Mammoth Grade 2-A Worktext Maria Miller First half of the year; emphasizes conceptual understanding, mental math, and mastery-based learning. Math Mammoth Grade 2-B Worktext Maria Miller Second half of the year; continues second-grade topics with clear explanations and steady practice. Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting Series: Book C Barbara Getty Third volume in the series; advances italic handwriting with longer words and early cursive forms. Paddle-to-the-Sea Holling C. Holling A Caldecott Honor classic following a carved canoe’s journey through the Great Lakes to the Atlantic. St. George and the Dragon Margaret Hodges A Caldecott Medal–winning retelling of the legendary knight and his battle with the dragon. The Cricket in Times Square George Selden A charming story of friendship and music set in the unexpected world of a New York City subway station. Understood Betsy Dorothy Canfield Fisher A gentle coming-of-age story about independence, responsibility, and the quiet strength of childhood. The Wind in the Willows Kenneth Grahame A beloved classic celebrating friendship, loyalty, and life along the English countryside. The Blue Fairy Book Andrew Lang A foundational collection of fairy tales from around the world, including many of the best-known stories. Do, Re, Mi: If You Can Read Music, Thank Guido d’Arezzo Susan Roth An engaging introduction to the origins of musical notation and the story behind Do-Re-Mi. Discovering Great Artists MaryAnn F. Kohl A creative activity-based introduction to the great artists, pairing biography with hands-on exploration. Grade: Second Grade Subjects: Literature, mathematics, handwriting, geography, folklore, music, art Use: Full-year supplemental reading bundle
