Grade 2 Unit 3 The Wonder of Heroes
The Wonder of Heroes is a language arts unit that explores courage, kindness, perseverance, and responsibility through inspiring stories of heroes from around the world. Children hear stories of figures such as Mary Two-Axe, Chief Dan George, Hua Mulan, Clara Lemlich, and others while reflecting on what it means to walk a good and compassionate path.
This unit places a strong emphasis on the beginning stages of cursive writing through gentle, step-by-step lessons that introduce letter forms. Alongside daily cursive practice, children strengthen foundational literacy skills through phonics games, sight word activities, storytelling, narration, movement, and creative main lesson bookwork.
Rooted in Waldorf pedagogy, this heart-led unit supports the developing Grade 2 child through meaningful stories, artistic learning, and joyful literacy experiences.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
The Wonder of Heroes
Learning Standards
Concept 1: Language and story can be a source of creativity and joy.
Connection: Your child will hear stories of heroes, either read or told by you. The words you choose inspire feelings and encourage your child to retell stories in their own creative way.
Concept 2: Stories and other texts connect us to ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Connection: When your child hears the hero stories in this unit they will look around to see these qualities in themselves and those around them.
Concept 3: Playing with language helps us discover how language works.
Connection: You and your child will play games and do activities to bring four phonics rules.
Social Studies:
Concept 1:Individuals have rights and responsibilities as global citizens.
Connection: This is the key to the Hero! Heroes are often the ones who update human rights, challenge human rights, or display human rights. Heroes are also a perfect example of one who takes responsibility.
Concept 2: Canada has many diverse regions and communities.
Connection: Your child will hear stories about Canadian heroes which will be an opportunity to discuss Canada's diverse regions and people.