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Second Grade
FPA’s second grade experience is focused on students becoming fluent readers. Language Arts entails phonics, English grammar, novels, and spelling. Our focus on classical literature challenges students with new vocabulary, keeps them engaged with compelling story lines, and builds their fluency with ample practice in the classroom. The SRA Phonics 3 and the spelling curriculum complement each other as we deeply study phonograms and spelling rules which build a firm foundation for decoding and spelling.
Live
$3000/bundle
Anytime
$300-$500/Subject
Homeschool
$200-$400/Subject
Incoming 2nd Graders need to have some basic readiness skills in order to be successful. Please click on the button to review expected skills to ensure your child is ready for 2nd Grade.
| BOOK TITLE | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | McGuffey’s Second Eclectic Reader | Available Free Online |
| Little House in the Big Woods Guide | 9781615380435 | |
| Little House in the Big Woods Book | 9780064400015 | |
| Mr. Popper’s Penguins Guide | 9781615388417 | |
| Mr. Popper’s Penguins Book | 9780316058438 | |
| The Courage of Sarah Noble Guide | 9781615380411 | |
| The Courage of Sarah Noble Book | 9780689715402 | |
| Tales from Beatrix Potter Guide | 9781615380442 | |
| Tale of Peter Rabbit | 9780723247708 | |
| Tale of Benjamin Bunny | 9780723247739 | |
| Tale of Tom Kitten | 9780723247777 | |
| Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse | 9780723247821 | |
| Phonics | SRA Phonics 3 | 9780026860116 |
| Handwriting | A Reason for Handwriting Level T | 9781589382824 |
| Science | Apologia Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the 5th Day Student Text |
9781946506931 |
| Zoology 1 Junior Notebooking Journal (2nd edition) | 9781946506948 | |
| Latin | Prima Latina Student Text | 9781930953512 |
| Arithmetic | FPA 2nd Grade Arithmetic Workbook | Billed to your FACTs account |
| English | Rod & Staff Preparing to Build 2 Text (Optional - for Anytime Academy Only) (book not available in RR package - must be purchased separately) |
9780739905081 |
| Spelling | SpellQuest for 2nd Grade (new for '26-'27) | Billed to your FACTs account |
Mrs. Jennifer Newkirk (M.Ed.) is experienced in teaching in public, private, and online settings and has been deeply involved with serving homeschool families since 2001. She has homeschooled each of her own children to varying degrees, and she holds lifetime membership with the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA).
Childhood spent as a military brat provided her the life experiences of growing up in different locations. Low brass became her hobby, and she spent her high school years performing as a competitive trombonist. She earned her B.A. and B.M. Education degrees at the University of South Carolina, where she also served as drum major for the Gamecocks Marching Band. She served as drum major for the Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps (Drum Corps International), traveled nationally as an instructor for Marching Auxiliaries of America, and served five years as an adjudicator for marching band competitions across the Carolinas.
Mrs. Newkirk completed her Master of Education degree at Columbia International University in 2004, eventually serving as Vice Principal for grades K-8 at a private Christian school. She is lifetime certified as both a teacher and administrator/principal with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
In 2017, she began teaching at FreedomProject Academy. Mrs. Newkirk is excited to have a great year with your student, encouraging the love of learning through classical education.
