2nd Grade Supply List
Continuing Waldorf materials with added focus on cursive writing, fables, and more complex handwork.
✏️ Writing & Drawing
- ☐ Beeswax crayons (block and stick)
- ☐ Colored pencils (good quality)
- ☐ Primary pencils transitioning to regular
- ☐ Main Lesson Book (unlined, large format)
- ☐ Lined practice paper (transitional ruling)
- ☐ Cursive practice sheets
- ☐ Drawing paper and watercolor paper
- ☐ Chalkboard and colored chalk
🎨 Art & Handwork
- ☐ Watercolor paints
- ☐ Paintbrushes (various sizes)
- ☐ Modeling beeswax or clay
- ☐ Knitting needles (size 8-10)
- ☐ Yarn for knitting projects
- ☐ Cross-stitch fabric and floss
- ☐ Embroidery hoop
- ☐ Felt and sewing supplies
- ☐ Scissors (sharper for handwork)
📚 Reading & Language
- ☐ Aesop's Fables collection
- ☐ Saints and heroes stories
- ☐ Early chapter books
- ☐ Poetry anthology
- ☐ Sight word cards (advanced)
- ☐ Spelling word lists
🔢 Math
- ☐ Place value materials (base-ten blocks)
- ☐ Multiplication/times tables cards
- ☐ Number line (to 100+)
- ☐ Clock with moveable hands
- ☐ Play money (coins and bills)
- ☐ Ruler and measuring tape
- ☐ Graph paper
🌿 Nature & Science
- ☐ Nature journal (nicer quality)
- ☐ Field guides (birds, plants, insects)
- ☐ Magnifying glass
- ☐ Binoculars (optional)
- ☐ Collection jars and boxes
- ☐ Gardening supplies
- ☐ Simple science experiment supplies
🕯️ Hearth Circle
- ☐ Candle and holder
- ☐ Bell or chime
- ☐ Circle cloth
- ☐ Seasonal nature table items
- ☐ Gratitude/intention journal
- ☐ Moon phase calendar
- ☐ Fable picture cards (optional)
💡 Budget Tips
- • Knitting needles - Thrift stores often have them for pennies
- • Yarn - Ask crafty relatives for scraps
- • Fables - Free versions online and at the library
- • Nature supplies - Free from outdoors!
- • Handwork fabric - Old clothes and linens work great