This document discusses the development of second graders across several domains. It notes that second graders begin to reason better and concentrate, while also worrying more and lacking confidence. They demand more of their teacher's time and dislike praise. The document outlines basic skills second graders work on, like phonics, reading 200 common words, writing with punctuation, and math skills like addition and place value. It also discusses typical intellectual, social, emotional, motor, physical, language and thinking development of 7-8 year olds. The document provides tips for parents to help second graders and notes red flags to watch out for regarding intellectual, social, motor and language development.