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title: 'Video: How second graders show they’re learning from what they read'
description: Learn what signs usually show that second graders are building knowledge from what they’re reading.
slug: video-how-second-graders-show-theyre-learning-from-what-they-read
author: The Understood Team
published: '2019-08-05T15:47:28.407Z'
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source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/video-how-second-graders-show-theyre-learning-from-what-they-read
lang: en
---

# Video: How second graders show they’re learning from what they read

How can you be sure second graders are learning from what they read? Typically, kids this age can make connections between the new information they read and what they already know. Watch this video from Understood founding partner [GreatSchools](https://www.greatschools.org/) to learn more.

[![Video](https://cdn-images.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/E452BC81FCAF4CD3BDCC85FB4527F54B/ffaa364d7a02c1f4b73c6c7157cfbee1/Video-DoesYour2ndGraderReadToLearnLikeThis.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/embed/T-K6k7n9h6E)

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