NCCA Curriculum

2nd Class Lesson Plans

All subjects available for this grade level.

Aligned to NCCA Curriculum Specifications

6 subjects · 30 units · 90 topics

Ages 7-8

The Power of Words: Literacy and Expression

This course develops second class students into confident communicators through the exploration of diverse texts and creative expression. Students refine their decoding skills while building deep comprehension and a sophisticated vocabulary for writing and oral interaction.

5 units·15 topics

Céim ar Chéim: Building Communicative Confidence in Irish

This course focuses on developing oral proficiency and early literacy through immersive thematic units. Students engage in active language use to describe their daily lives, express feelings, and participate in cultural traditions.

5 units·15 topics

Mathematical Explorers: Building Foundations

A comprehensive second class mathematics curriculum focusing on developing fluency with numbers up to 200, spatial reasoning, and logical problem solving. Students engage in hands on activities to bridge the gap between concrete manipulation and abstract mathematical thinking.

5 units·15 topics

Active Bodies and Healthy Minds

A comprehensive physical education program for 2nd Class students focusing on fundamental movement skills, cooperative play, and holistic wellbeing. Students develop physical literacy through structured activities that promote coordination, social interaction, and a positive attitude toward lifelong fitness.

5 units·15 topics

Young Explorers: Investigating Our World

A hands-on science curriculum for 2nd Class students focusing on the interconnectedness of living things, the properties of materials, and the forces that shape our environment. Students engage in active inquiry to develop scientific skills through observation, prediction, and fair testing.

5 units·15 topics

Creative Journeys: Exploring the Visual World

A comprehensive primary art program for 2nd Class students focusing on the development of expressive skills and aesthetic awareness. Students engage in hands-on making while responding to their own work and the work of artists through various media and techniques.

5 units·15 topics

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