Welcome to The Good and the Beautiful Second Grade

Our second-grade courses are simple and fun to teach! On this page, you will find everything your second grader needs to have a successful year. If you are new to The Good and the Beautiful and are unsure if this level is the best fit, take the Level Placement Tests for your child’s Language Arts and Math.

If you are ready to order, simply scroll down and click the “Add to Cart” button under the courses you need. For Second Grade, we suggest the following courses:

Some optional Extras and Electives include: Typing 1, Creative Arts & Crafts Notebook; Nature Notebook; Birdwatching Notebook; Drawing Books

We suggest reading history picture books to children at this age. If you are doing our History Course Set with older children, second graders can participate and learn much by observing and using the corresponding History Activity Book.

Do you want to learn more about a course? To see sample pages of a course, click on “Sample Pages.” Or click on the course image or title to go to the product page where you will find full course descriptions and answers to FAQs as well as the option to purchase PDFs or individual course components. As always, our K–8 Language Arts and Math courses are available as free PDF downloads so you can explore the courses in-depth.

  • Level 2 Language Arts Course Set

    Level 2 Language Arts Course Set

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    Level 2 Course Book, Reading Booster C Cards, Reading Booster C Books Set

    $69.97
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    Build confident readers with the Level 2 Language Arts course! Boost your child’s reading and language arts skills while making homeschool fun and meaningful using this full-year second grade language arts course.

    • Interactive, short, and effective lessons
    • A one-of-a-kind phonics and reading program
    • Lessons inspire a love of good literature, God, family, nature, beautiful art, and strong moral values
    • Combines the following subjects into one easy-to-teach, no prep-time needed course: reading, phonics. writing, spelling, literature, grammar & punctuation, geography, and art
    • A gentle, step-by-step, and frustration-free approach to writing and spelling instruction

    The Language Arts Level 2 Course Set includes the Level 2 Course Book and the Reading Booster C Cards and Books Set. The Reading Booster resources teach phonics and reading in a powerful, fun, and sequential way creating strong and enthusiastic readers.

    Click to Access FREE PDF Language Arts Course Set for Kindergarten to Grade 8
  • My Third Nature Reader

    My Third Nature Reader

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    $13.99
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    Level 2
    My Third Nature Reader includes 20 short stories for beginning readers at a second-grade reading level. Each story focuses on one or two phonics concepts or a group of sight words. My Third Nature Reader follows the exact scope and sequence of the Reading Booster C Cards, which are integrated into the Level 2 Language Arts Course Set. For example, Story #16 in the My Third Nature Reader covers the phonics concept OUR and OUGH that correlates with a reading booster card, and avoids any concepts the child has not learned yet.
    • 182 pages
    • Full-color illustrations
    • Hardcover with fabric bookmark, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″
    My Third Nature Reader is not integrated into the language arts course, but is designed to give the child extra independent reading practice at exactly the level the child is on. The Good and Beautiful Readers boost confidence and makes reading less overwhelming and a more enjoyable and positive experience. Note: My First Readers correlate with the Reading Booster A Cards. My Second Nature Reader correlates with the Reading Booster B Cards. My Third Nature Reader is also available in PDF format by clicking here. Original Publication Only Available from The Good and the Beautiful
  • Handwriting Workbook: Level 2

    Handwriting Workbook: Level 2

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    $15.99
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    Handwriting Level 2 is for children in second grade. This course is for children with some handwriting experience who are still working on the correct print formation of letters and numbers. Words, sentences, Bible verses, and poems are introduced. Children review the spelling of numbers and learn to spell the names of colors. The text size in the course gets smaller as children gain experience with handwriting.  The Good and the Beautiful handwriting courses include images, artwork, poetry, Bible verses, and quotes that support high character, faith, nature, and creativity. Drawing activities are incorporated throughout the course to make handwriting more enjoyable and increase fine motor skills. This workbook includes 100 sheets, which is 3–4 sheets per week for an average school year.
    • Wire Binding
    • Black and White with One Color
    • 8.5”x11″
  • Math 2: Course Set

    Math 2: Course Set

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    Includes

    Math 2 Course Book, Math 2 Box (new design)

    $58.98
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    Simply Good and Beautiful Math 2 was created to provide a perfect balance of enjoyable learning along with the development of a strong math foundation. The Math 2 parent-led lessons are just the right length for young learners and contain fun games and activities, the highest academic quality, diversity, and connected learning. Our pilot families could not believe how much their child learned and the way that math is seamlessly linked to real life in engaging and meaningful ways. 

    The course set includes the Math 2 Course Book and the Math 2 Box (new design), which contains colorful manipulatives that bring hands-on learning and fun to the simple open-and-go lessons.

    ⚠️ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Small parts—Not for children under 3 yrs.

    Click to Access FREE PDF Math Course Set for Kindergarten to Grade 7

Science for Little Hearts and Hands

Many families find that teaching one Science for Little Hearts and Hands lesson per week or more is ideal. Each course will take one full school year to complete if it is completed at a pace of one lesson per week. If you plan to teach more than one lesson per week, we suggest also purchasing one of our other Science for Little Hearts and Hands courses as well.

  • Bones and Stones: Course Set

    Bones and Stones: Course Set

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    Parent Guide: Bones and Stones, The Big Book of Science Stories: Bones and Stones, Access to Course Audio Narrations

    $39.98
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    Introduce your youngest learners to the exciting world of dinosaurs, rocks, earthquakes, volcanoes, maps, and more in this thoughtfully designed course. Including engaging stories, hands-on activities, and interactive audio narrations, the fun and simple lessons in Science for Little Hearts and Hands: Bones and Stones are a gentle introduction to paleontology and earth science for your children in preschool to second grade.
  • 30 short, engaging lessons
  • Beautifully illustrated storybook
  • Interactive audio narrations, activities, and experiments that explore scientific ideas
  • Foundational scientific learning presented in a child-friendly way
  • Perfect for preschool to 2nd grade
    • This course includes a full-color Parent Guide that walks you through teaching the lessons. Each lesson includes either a captivating story from The Big Book of Science Stories: Bones and Stones, an interactive audio narration, or activities and experiments that explore scientific ideas. Many families find that teaching one lesson per week or more is ideal. This course will take one full school year to complete if it is completed at a pace of one lesson per week. If you plan to teach more than one lesson per week, we suggest also purchasing one of our other Little Hearts and Hands Science courses. *Note: The Science for Little Hearts and Hands: Bones and Stones course has been written with a focus on basic Bible principles, allowing all families to use this course and add in their specific beliefs. This course works well for those who hold either Young Earth or Old Earth beliefs.
  • Fields and Flowers: Course Set

    Fields and Flowers: Course Set

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    Parent Guide: Fields and Flowers, The Big Book of Science Stories: Fields and Flowers, Access to Course Videos

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    With beautiful illustrations, captivating stories, hands-on activities, and engaging videos, Science for Little Hearts and Hands: Fields and Flowers is a gentle introduction to science for the youngest learners. This science unit for young children is a gentle introduction to exploring God’s amazing creation. Learn about bees, trees, and so much more.
    • Short, engaging lessons
    • Beautifully illustrated science storybook
    • Videos packed with learning
    • Perfect for preschool to 2nd grade
    • Science activities for preschoolers and early elementary children.
    • Foundational scientific learning presented in a child-friendly way
    This course includes a full-color Parent Guide that walks you through teaching the lessons. Each lesson includes either a beautifully illustrated story from The Big Book of Science Stories: Fields and Flowers, or a short, engaging video. Many families find that teaching one lesson per week or more is ideal. This course will take one full school year to complete if it is completed at a pace of one lesson per week. If you plan to teach more than one lesson per week we suggest also purchasing one of our other Science for Little Hearts and Hands courses.
  • Sparks and Stars: Course Set

    Sparks and Stars: Course Set

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    Parent Guide: Sparks and Stars, The Big Book of Science Stories: Sparks and Stars, Access to Course Audio Narrations

    $39.98
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    Through fun and simple lessons, hands-on activities, engaging stories, and interactive audio narrations, Science for Little Hearts and Hands: Sparks and Stars is a gentle introduction to science for the youngest learners. In this beautifully designed course, children learn about space, planets, electricity, gravity, and machines that move!

    • Short, engaging lessons
    • Beautifully illustrated science storybook
    • Interactive audio narrations, activities, and experiments that explore scientific ideas
    • Perfect for preschool to 2nd grade
    • Foundational scientific learning presented in a child-friendly way

    This course includes a full-color parent guide that walks you through teaching the lessons. Each lesson includes either a beautifully illustrated story from The Big Book of Science Stories: Sparks and Stars, an interactive audio narration, or activities and experiments that explore scientific ideas.

    Many families find that teaching one lesson per week or more is ideal. This course will take one full school year to complete if it is completed at a pace of one lesson per week. If you plan to teach more than one lesson per week, we suggest also purchasing one of our other Little Hearts and Hands Science courses.

  • Wind and Waves: Course Set

    Wind and Waves: Course Set

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    Parent Guide, The Big Book of Science Stories: Wind and Waves, Access to Course Audio Narrations

    $39.98
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    Through fun and interactive lessons, your family will explore and learn about rain and snow, rainbows, clouds, the water cycle, what meteorologists do, and more in Little Hearts and Hands: Wind and Waves! With beautiful illustrations, captivating stories, hands-on activities, simple experiments, and interactive audio narrations, this course is a gentle introduction to science for the youngest learners.

    • Short, engaging lessons
    • Beautifully illustrated science storybook
    • Interactive audio narrations, activities, and experiments that explore scientific ideas
    • Perfect for preschool to 2nd grade
    • Foundational scientific learning presented in a child-friendly way
    This course includes a full-color parent guide that walks you through teaching the lessons. Each lesson includes either a beautifully illustrated story from The Big Book of Science Stories: Wind and Waves, an interactive audio narration, or activities and experiments that explore scientific ideas. Many families find that teaching one lesson per week or more is ideal. This course will take one full school year to complete if it is completed at a pace of one lesson per week. If you plan to teach more than one lesson per week we suggest also purchasing one of our other Science for Little Hearts and Hands courses.
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    New Science Activity Books for Grades K–2

    Children in grades K–2 can now experience the joy and wonder of science alongside their older siblings with their very own Science Activity Books! Each book correlates to a Good and Beautiful science unit and is filled with fun activities, including mazes, coloring, matching, puzzles, and more, to keep your child engaged in science and nature. 

    Science Activity Books can also be used independently from The Good and the Beautiful grades 3–8 science units.

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