Principle Approach® Resources and Noah Plan® Product Guide
Second Grade
The focus principle for second grade teaches students to exercise
Christian Self-Government
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
And he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Proverbs 16:32
The Noah Plan Lessons: Second Grade: $64.95
These detailed weekly lesson plans instruct the teacher in how to pull together the Principle Approach foundational books, The Noah Plan Curriculum Guides, and the other components of The Noah Plan second grade program into a cohesive, memorable year’s curriculum. The methods emphasized in this text are timely to form a young child’s approach to learning and study habits.
History and Geography
Pocahontas (d’Aulaire): $12.95
This is the true story of an early national heroine, the Indian maiden who saved the life of Captain John Smith. Children get a glimpse of the struggle of the Jamestown Colony and the conditions in
Benjamin Franklin (d’Aulaire): $13.95
This colorfully illustrated account of our fascinating founding father describes his role in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. His amazing life reads like an adventure story.
The Noah Plan Map Maker’s Kit: $25.95
- The Noah Plan Map Standard
- Quality colored pencils, ruler
- Student atlas, map blanks
The Noah Plan Wall Timeline: $8.50
This essential tool helps children understand providential history—God’s hand in His Story. This kit is ideal for the classroom—a wall visual showing the links on the chain of Christianity®.
Plimoth Plantation Day Packet: $15.95
Hands-on teaching through celebrating special days is a vital part of the Principle Approach. Celebrate and teach an authentic Thanksgiving with this classroom-tested resource complete with memorable recipes, Pilgrim hymns, and costume patterns.
Providential History Teacher Guide: $9.00
Complements the 55-page excerpt of William Bradford’s classic history Of Plimoth Plantation included in CHOC I. This thoughtful resource demonstrates a practical way for students to learn the Christian character of the Pilgrims by studying
Literature and English
The Principle Approach method lends itself to unit studies. As in the case with second grade, a student’s literature lesson will often include a history lesson. The subjects work together making a whole curriculum that comes alive through the study of providential history in every subject.
Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin: $15.00
Known as the “Father of American Painting,” West was a Quaker who learned from his Indian friends and was influenced by the Bible and history to produce over 400 paintings. Award-winning author Marguerite Henry spins this charming children’s tale that Benjamin West through childhood as he struggles to find his place as a boy who loves to paint growing up as a Quaker in colonial
Benjamin West & His Cat Grimalkin Teacher Guide: $9.00
This guide to teaching Benjamin West includes instruction on how to teach a biography using the notebook method. Historical background presents
Heidi: $10.00
Character is the key to this favorite classic as Heidi, child of the Swiss Alps, grows in faith in God and friendship with Clara while Grandfather struggles to come to true repentance.
Heidi Teacher Guide: $9.00
This teacher guide shows how to integrate study of Heidi with
How to Teach Spelling: $25.95
This comprehensive resource provides a method for planning spelling lessons, suggested spelling rules, and word lists based on the Orton phonograms.
Tales from Shakespeare: $10.00
Features twenty of Shakespeare’s plays paraphrased in words children can understand to develop in each young person a love and appreciation for this master playwright. This durable hardcover edition includes beautiful illustrations.
We highly recommend the following program for phonics instruction in grades K–4. (Not included in the Second Grade Book Set)
The
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Bible and
Second Grade Focus: Learning to Read
Kids’ Study Bible, NIrV: $25.95
This Bible, translated with beginning readers in mind, is ideal for second grade students. A variation of the popular NIV, the Kids’ Study Bible uses straightforward vocabulary. It’s ideal for use in The Noah Plan’s Bible as Reader program with child-friendly features like:
- Simple introduction to each book of the Bible
- A dictionary for easy reference
- “Life in New Testament Times” gives insight
- “Remember This” suggests key verses to for memory
- “Think About This” highlights questions to consider and answer
- Stunning full-color artwork combines children’s crayon drawings and realistic watercolors
Foreign Language
It is important for foreign language instruction to begin at an early age. Although we suggest French and provide a French program for young students (the French Primer, Mes Premiers Pas de Français), we highly recommend that a romance language be taught every year.
French Primer Notebook & CD: $17.95
Mes Premiers Pas de Français is a resource for teaching kindergartners the French language. It includes plans for oral lessons, vocabulary, coloring pages, songs, music, Bible verses, games and other activities, and an overview for the teacher.
Math
We highly recommend the following program for math in grades K–4 (to be used together with The Noah Plan Lessons: Second Grade)
RightStart™ Mathematics
Phone: 888.272.3291 or 701.254.9003
Second Grade Book Set: $246.95
Includes all of the fifteen second grade specific resources available from the Foundation at a 10% discount!