Post: Doing a split class this year for the first time

Posted by Sandy/PA/2-3 on 7/28/07

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I'm 95% certain (will know for sure Monday) that I'm going
to be teaching a 2-3 split this fall. I will have 10 third-
graders and 9 second-graders. I have no idea how to begin
and I'm nervous! I've been bookmarking some websites to
delve into, but I have three kids under three at home, so
my time is limited!

I'm wondering things like what materials do I use? If I
use the second-grade reading series, last year's kids will
have already read the stories. Does that matter? If I use
the third grade stories, the kids I have next year will
have already read those. Or do I have them work out of
separate series? I do have an extensive classroom library
and some multiple copies of tradebooks that I always use
to supplement our reading series or replace lessons that I
find weak.

I have a half-day aide. Can a split class be managed
without an aide for the full day?

I'm wondering other silly little things . . . mine will be
the only split class in the building, so which yearly
program does my class participate in -- the second or the
third? *lol*

Any advice for a nervous first-timer will be appreciated!
Sandy

Posts on this thread, including this one

Doing a split class this year for the first time, 7/28/07, by Sandy/PA/2-3.

Re: Doing a split class this year for the first time, 7/28/07, by 4/5.

Re: Doing a split class this year for the first time, 7/29/07, by Donna/WI.

Re: Doing a split class this year for the first time, 8/13/07, by Cynthia.

Re: Doing a split class this year for the first time, 9/17/07, by Kelly.

Re: Doing a split class this year for the first time, 8/01/08, by Jackie Rosen.

Re: Doing a split class this year for the first time, 9/13/08, by Aimee.