2026-2027 Catalog

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Second Grade

Also Required for Second Grade

Second Grade Core Kit CORE-2 $354.35 The Second Grade Core Kit includes the lesson plan and all core materials except math books, which can be purchased more affordably from other sources.

Go online @ chcweb.com/Grade2 for direct links to purchase these books from more affordable sources.

Mathematics | pg. 41 MCP Math B Kit (2005 ed.) ISBN: 9780765273826

Second grade schedule: 4 days a week, 36 weeks

GEOGRAPHY

Encyclopedia of Children’s Catholic

Unlock the beauty of God’s world with a one-of a-kind geography reference tool designed specifically for Catholic children in grades 2–8. With 400 engaging entries and 15 detailed maps, this encyclopedia doesn’t just teach geography— it cultivates awe, faith, and curiosity. Inside, young learners will explore: • Majestic animals and their God-given habitats • Catholic saints and shrines across every continent • Natural wonders that reveal the splendor of creation • Historic landmarks and world-changing figures • Cultural traditions that reflect global diversity in God’s family What makes this encyclopedia special? • Engaging, child-friendly writing style • Catholic topics • Longer entries on each continent and eight featured countries • Maps of the continents and countries • Lessons on how to use alphabetical order to find a topic in the encyclopedia • No need to monitor the students’ internet use or worry about biased information in secular reference materials! Use this encyclopedia on its own as a rich reference tool for grades 2–8, or use it with Explore the Continents and Tour a Country , CHC’s hands-on geography courses.

The World Through a Catholic Lens—Inspiring Wonder, Not Just Teaching Facts

Children’s Catholic Encyclopedia of

Non-Core Materials Non-core materials can be added as time, interest, and finances allow.

GEOGRAPHY

Use this encyclopedia with Explore the Continents and Tour a Country !

Students journey through all seven continents, researching their geography, landmarks, saints, and wildlife. As they gather information, they create a colorful poster display to showcase what they’ve learned.

GEOGRAPHY

Students “tour” one country per month by researching its saints,

shrines, animals, natural wonders, and landmarks. As they study different aspects of the country, they compile a report in the format of a travel brochure.

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Nicholson Onions in My Boots

Beth lives in the country . . . Jeremiah lives in town . . . Patrick lives in a third-  oor apartment . . . No matter where you live, you can plant and grow your very own delicious herbs,  owers, and vegetables. Why, you might even decide to plant onions in your boots!

Onions in My Boots Nancy Nicholson

Included in Core Kit:

Lesson Plans | pg. 6 CHC Lesson Plans for Second Grade Phonics and Reading | pg. 25 Bigger Stories for Little Folks Devotional Stories for Little Folks Devotional Stories for Little Folks, Too Spelling and Phonics | pgs. 34–35 My Catholic Speller, Level A Grammar and Composition | pgs. 38–39 Language of God, Level A

On a tight budget? Introduce your children to the wonder of growing the family groceries, and preparing simple recipes with the fruit of their labors. Whether planting in the free (and sometimes unusual) containers suggested in Onions in My Boots , or planting in the ground, your investment will be negligible, but the rewards priceless. Coloring Book Devotional Stories Too

Devotional Stories for Little Folks, Too

Your children will laugh and be inspired to grow in virtue as they read more of the Peterson children’s holy—and sometimes riotous—adventures. The 36 hilarious and heart-tugging stories can be used for primary reading practice, character building lessons, or pure enjoyment!

$34.95

Coloring Book Devotional Stories

Devotional Stories for Little Folks

Illustrated by Sara Johnson

Devotional Stories for Little Folks, Too includes: • Thirty-six stories;

Devotional Stories Too Coloring Book

For Little Folks Dresden, OH

These all-time favorite stories feature the antics of Greg and his siblings in a Catholic homeschooling family like your own. The 36 hilarious and heart-tugging stories can be used for primary reading practice, character building lessons, or pure enjoyment!

• Relevant quotations from Scripture and the Catechism for each story; • New vocabulary and comprehension questions follow each tale; • Topical index to easily locate specific character-building issues.

Artwork by Andrea Helen Smith

These stories can be used in response to specific character issues that might need reinforcement. For example, what if you’d like to present a lesson about the importance of telling the truth? Look in the topical index under “lying” to locate “Becca Digs a Pit,” a story about just such a lesson. Much more than entertaining reading, Devotional Stories, Too will inspire your child to LIVE the Faith! Devotional Stories for Little Folks includes: • Thirty-six stories;

Devotional Stories Coloring Book

• Relevant quotations from Scripture and the Catechism for each story; • New vocabulary and comprehension questions follow each tale; • Topical index to easily locate specific character-building issues.

Artwork by Andrea Helen Smith

These stories can be used in response to specific character issues that might need reinforcement. For example, what if you’d like to present a lesson about the importance of following directions? Look in the topical index under “directions” to locate “Yellowstone Bread,” a story about just such a lesson. Much more than entertaining reading, Devotional Stories will inspire your child to LIVE the Faith!

Bigger Stories for Little Folks Devotional Stories for Little Folks

Check out the prequels, which are chock-full of even more funny, heart tugging, “real-life” stories related to living the Faith within the family!

$16.95 $18.95 $18.95

Bigger Stories for Little Folks Devotional Stories for Little Folks, Too

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Check out the prequel and sequel, which are chock-full of even more funny, heart-tugging, “real-life” stories related to living the Faith within the family!

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Handwriting | pgs. 36–37 Catholic Heritage Handwriting 2 Art & Art Appreciation | pg. 63 Art Masterpieces: Nature Collection Teaching Booklet

$16.95

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$7.95

Social Studies | pg. 48–49 Explore the Continents

Art Prints

$13.95

$34.95 $14.95 $84.95

Map Skills | pg. 49 Map Skills B Workbook Map Skills B Answer Key Music | pg. 68 Making Music Praying Twice Enrichment Coloring with the Saints (pg. 59) Bigger Stories Coloring Book (pg. 25) Devotional Stories Coloring Book (pg. 25) $9.95 Devotional Stories Too Coloring Book (pg. 25) $9.95 The King of the Golden City (pg. 53) $19.95 Onions in My Boots (pg. 69) $12.50 Catholic Report Card (pg. 7) $2.95 $13.25 $6.50 see page 68 $9.95 $9.95

7 Continent Maps

Children’s Catholic Encyclopedia of Geography

Science | pg. 43 Behold and See 2: More Science Religion | pg. 52 Faith and Life 2 Student Text Faith and Life 2 Activity Book Faith and Life 2 Answer Key Hands-On Religion | pg. 57 Preparing to Receive Jesus Book Preparing to Receive Jesus Packet

$34.95

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