Nurturing Curiosity and Growth in Second and Third Grade
At Friends School Haverford , our second and third-grade program is designed to inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking, and build a strong academic foundation. Through a blend of traditional and hands-on learning experiences , students are encouraged to take academic, creative, and social risks that lead to deep, meaningful learning. Social and Emotional Learning: Building Kindness and Responsibility We believe that education goes beyond academics. Using the Responsive Classroom and Zones of Regulation curricula, students learn to identify and manage their emotions, collaborate with peers, and care for the wider world. At the start of the year, students create a class agreement centered on kindness , setting the tone for a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. Language Arts: From Learning to Read to Reading to Learn In second and third grade, students transition from learning to read to reading to learn . Our Fundations program strengthens foundational...