The "Learning through Sounds" pages may be assigned anytime the children need the work or have time to do them. There is no direct connection between these pages and the story in the textbook, although many of the words and all of the sounds that the children learn then also appear in the text. Special care should be taken that the children keep up with the sounds that are introduced. The teacher should give as much review work, oral work, and extra drill as the children need to thoroughly learn each sound as it is Introduced.

Since learning to read is laying the foundation of a child’s education, this subject’s importance cannot be overemphasized. It must be taught with enthusiasm, and a teacher should not relax until every one of her second graders likes reading.

No teacher should try to teach the lessons in this book without the help of the Teacher's Edition containing the detailed instructions and suggestions, plus many supplementary exercises that should help the teacher keep her second graders constructively occupied. 

Tests to be given at the end of each unit are found in the back of this workbook.   They may be removed before being handed out to the students. 

The teacher should discuss each story with the children, thus helping the children understand the lesson. It is only when the children thoroughly understand the moral of a story that it leaves a lasting impression.

By working with stories they enjoy and can relate to, your students focus on English grammar, reading, spelling, writing, thinking skills, and penmanship.  A child has the best advantage for learning language arts skills in this effective and lasting manner.

The "Learning through Sounds" pages may be assigned anytime the children need the work or have time to do them. There is no direct connection between these pages and the story in the textbook, although many of the words and all of the sounds that the children learn then also appear in the text. Special care should be taken that the children keep up with the sounds that are introduced. The teacher should give as much review work, oral work, and extra drill as the children need to thoroughly learn each sound as it is Introduced.

Since learning to read is laying the foundation of a child’s education, this subject’s importance cannot be overemphasized. It must be taught with enthusiasm, and a teacher should not relax until every one of her second graders likes reading.

No teacher should try to teach the lessons in this book without the help of the Teacher's Edition containing the detailed instructions and suggestions, plus many supplementary exercises that should help the teacher keep her second graders constructively occupied. 

1. Enthusiasm is your keyword.
The attitude with which children tackle their lessons is often a reflection of their teacher’s attitude. Therefore the importance of showing enthusiasm can not be overstressed.

Learning should be an interesting, challenging experience that lasts even beyond the time the pupil attends school. If the interest and ambition to learn is not instilled into the child when he is young, there is a danger that he will never really enjoy learning. Though a child’s education begins long before he starts to school, you must remember that his first actual experience in book learning lies in his teacher’s hands. How she guides him could very easily determine the type of pupil he will be throughout his years in school. And it does not stop there. One writer said, "As the morning is to the day, so is the child to the man." As we can expect a bright, sunny morning to turn out to be a nice day, an industrious, willing pupil can be expected to become just that type of grown-up. 

Since a teacher’s enthusiasm rubs off on her pupils, you should never be afraid to say, "This page looks interesting.  You’ll like doing it." Never, never tell students their work isn’t hard or it isn’t important. Let them feel as if they have accomplished something, even if it is only a simple lesson. In order to teach young children, the teacher must see the lessons through their eyes. She must imagine herself in their place and take an interest in the things that interest them. It is only when children have gained confidence in their teacher and confidence in themselves that they are ready to enjoy school. And only when they enjoy school will they tackle their lessons with enthusiasm.

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