English language arts learning develops over time and in different situations. Grade 2 is part of the grade band that begins in Kindergarten and ends in Grade 2.

Grade 2 children use language to investigate topics, issues, and questions based on their interests and life experiences, literature, and other curriculum areas. Children use language to talk, ask questions, and think about experiences, stories, and new ideas. They use words, pictures, and their own experiences to understand different kinds of texts such as art, books, objects, websites, the land, and oral stories. They share their ideas with others in different ways such as drawing, writing, telling stories, singing and roleplaying. They learn to express personal connections to what they have seen and heard.

Grade 2 children connect numbers, shapes and time frames to their everyday life. They learn to show, describe and compare quantities to 100 using objects and pictures. They also learn to count to 100 in different ways. They add and subtract numbers to 100 and, in their head, add and subtract facts to 18. Some other important topics include: working with students to remember and recall Grade 2 math facts; recognizing and creating patterns; constructing 2-D shapes and 3-D objects; and using graphs to communicate information.

Grade 2 children begin to use tools to observe, measure and make objects to solve a problem. They learn about living things by exploring growth and changes in animals. They also learn about solids and liquids and the air around them and about the forms of water in the environment. Studying position and motion helps Grade 2 children to understand the relationship between moving objects and stationary ones.

Communities in Canada

Grade 2 children explore cultural and geographic diversity in Canada. They begin with their own community, past and present, including how people interact with the natural environment. They also learn about an Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) community and one other Canadian community. Children come to understand the concept of community, including differences and similarities among Canadian communities.

Grade 2 children learn about living an active and healthy lifestyle. They participate in physical activities for fun and fitness and to improve basic movement skills such as skipping, catching and balancing. Children learn about making good choices for their health and safety. They also learn about being responsible and respectful and communicating with others in a positive way.

Kindergarten to Grade 2 children experiment with ways to express themselves creatively and begin to develop skills and knowledge in one or more of the arts. They explore the questions “who”, “where”, “when”, and “why” related to the arts. They think about the importance and meaning of the arts in their own lives, and in the lives of their families and communities. Children learn to think critically and talk about their experiences with learning the arts.

Grade 2 students take part in making music, understanding music in context, creative expression in music, and valuing musical experience.

English language arts learning develops over time and in different situations. Grade 3 is part of the grade band that begins in Grade 3 and ends in Grade 5.

Grade 3 children use language to investigate topics, issues, and questions based on their interests and life experiences, literature, and other curriculum areas. They use words, pictures, and their own experiences to understand different kinds of texts such as art, books, objects, websites, the land, and oral stories. They talk with others to develop ideas and use many strategies to think about and understand what they read, hear, and view. Children learn to create presentations that are clear and interesting for their listeners, readers, and viewers. They identify what they do well and areas they need to work on, and they set personal goals for learning.

Grade 3 children learn to count forward and backward to 1000 in different ways. They learn about multiplying and dividing to 25. Children connect numbers, fractions and shapes to their everyday life, such as by estimating the number of minutes needed to do an activity. They share their ideas about solving a problem. Some other important Grade 3 topics are: creating patterns; measuring time, mass and length; describing and sorting shapes; and constructing bar graphs.

Grade 3 children learn about plants, soil, and forces like gravity and magnetism through investigation and hands-on activities. They design, test and build structures. They learn to use tools to observe, measure and construct. Grade 3 children recognize that scientists develop explanations from observations and what they already know.

Communities of the World

Grade 3 children explore ways of life in communities, past and present. They are introduced to world geography and enrich their knowledge of natural, social, and cultural diversity. They learn about an indigenous community and one other community elsewhere in the world. They also learn about life in an ancient society and come to appreciate the lasting contributions of diverse communities of the world.

Grade 3 children learn about living an active and healthy lifestyle. They participate in physical activities for fun and fitness and to improve basic movement skills. Children learn about making good choices for their health and safety and about ways to avoid and deal with dangerous situations. They learn how to show consideration and respect for others.

Grade 3/ Grade 4 children explore ways to express themselves creatively and continue to develop skills and language in one or more of the arts. They discover answers to the questions “who”, “where”, “when”, and “why” about the arts. They think about the importance and meaning of the arts in their own lives, in their communities, and around the world. Children learn to think critically and talk about their experiences with learning the arts.

Grade 3 students take part in making music, understanding music in context, creative expression in music, and valuing musical experience.

English language arts learning develops over time and in different situations. Grade 4 is part of the grade band that begins in Grade 3 and ends in Grade 5.

Grade 4 children use language to investigate topics, issues, and questions based on their interests and life experiences, literature, and other curriculum areas. They use words, pictures, and their own experiences to understand different kinds of texts such as art, books, objects, websites, the land, and oral stories. They talk with others to develop ideas and use many strategies to help them think about and understand what they read, hear, and view. Children learn to create presentations that are clear and interesting for their listeners, readers, and viewers. They identify what they do well and areas they need to work on, and they set personal goals for learning.

Grade 4 children use objects, pictures and numbers to show and compare quantities up to 10 000 using different strategies. They continue to work on multiplication and division, including the recall of facts up to 5 x 5, and learn to add and subtract decimals. Children learn to read and record time, connect numbers and shapes to their everyday life, and explain patterns in charts and tables. They also solve problems with classmates and explain their strategies, using objects, pictures and equations.

Grade 4 children learn about sound and light and apply their knowledge of light and design process skills to make simple optical devices. Through investigations, they study influences that change habitats and affect plants and animals. A study of rocks and minerals introduces geology to the children.

Manitoba, Canada and the North: Places and Stories

Grade 4 children learn about Manitoba, Canada, and Canada's North. They explore the geography of Canada and develop an awareness of Canadian citizenship and government. Children study the places, stories and cultures of Manitoba and one Northern territory, and make connections between what they are learning and their responsibilities and rights as citizens.

Grade 4 children learn about living an active and healthy lifestyle. They participate in physical activities for fun and fitness and to demonstrate the ability to use basic movement skills. Children learn about making good choices for healthy eating, physical activity and safety and about ways to avoid and deal with dangerous situations. They learn how to communicate positively with others and to manage stressful situations.

Grade 3/ Grade 4 children explore ways to express themselves creatively and continue to develop skills and language in one or more of the arts education subjects. They discover answers to the questions "who", "where", "when", and "why" about the arts. They think about the importance and meaning of the arts in their own lives, in their communities, and around the world. Children learn to think critically and talk about their experiences with learning the arts.

Grade 4 students take part in making music, understanding music in context, creative expression in music, and valuing musical experience.

English language arts learning develops over time and in different situations. Grade 5 is part of the grade band that begins in Grade 3 and ends in Grade 5.

Grade 5 children use language to investigate topics, issues, and questions based on their interests and life experiences, literature, and other curriculum areas. They use words, pictures, and their own experiences to understand different kinds of texts such as art, books, objects, websites, the land, and oral stories. They talk with others to develop ideas, and use many strategies to think about and understand what they read, hear, and view. Children learn to create presentations that are clear and interesting for their listeners, readers, and viewers. They identify what they do well and areas they need to work on, and they set personal goals for learning.

Grade 5 students show and describe numbers up to 1 000 000. They use mental math, estimation and personal strategies to solve problems with whole numbers and decimals. They find ways to solve problems involving numbers, patterns, and data collection. They make connections between shapes and numbers and their everyday lives, such as writing the value of money using a decimal point. Grade 5 students investigate the likelihood of something happening as they learn about probability.

Grade 5 children learn about keeping the human body healthy. They learn about substances and identify the three states of mattersolids, liquids and gases. They learn how simple machines in daily life are useful for moving and lifting loads. Grade 5 also provides students' first in-depth look at weather and climate, where they make direct observations and learn to interpret weather information from the media.

Peoples and Stories of Canada to 1867

Grade 5 students learn about people and events before 1867 when Canada became a nation. They focus on First Peoples, French and British colonization of Canada, and the birth of Canada as a nation. Students study First Nations, cultures and governance, the fur trade, the rise of the Métis people and the interaction of cultures in early Canada. They also look at how history and geography have helped to shape Canada.

Grade 5 children learn about the benefits of exercise for the heart and participate in activities to improve their fitness. Practicing movement skills help children increase their control during physical activities. They learn to participate safely in class activities and to recognize safety concerns in the community. Learning how to act responsibly, have positive relationships with others and how to resolve conflicts are some other areas of focus in Grade 5.

Grade 5 children learn ways to express themselves creatively and develop skills and language in one or more of the arts. They discover answers to the questions "who", "where", "when", and "why" about the arts. They think about the roles, the purposes, and the meanings of the arts in their own lives, in their communities, and around the world. Children learn to think critically and talk about their experiences with learning the arts.

Grade 5 students take part in making music, understanding music in context, creative expression in music, and valuing musical experience.