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Re: Doing a split class this year for the first time
Posted by Cynthia on 8/13/07
On 7/28/07, Sandy/PA/2-3 wrote:
> I'm 95&37; 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
Hello Sandy. I am in your same boat. I am teaching a 2/3
split for the first time. I too have little ones at home and
am nervous as can be. I am coming back to teaching after a
year off with the baby.
Where to start?? I have been told to get your classroom
management skills down. That is the key component to a
effective split classroom. Try and plan out the first month
and how you want your days to run and then take the
childrens lead from there.
I have been told to try and develop centers (literacy and
math) and intorduce one a day at the begining of the year.
When the children get the hang of them you can set them up
and teach as you need.
Grade threes do center time while you teach your twos and
then vice versa.
My twos will leave a little earlier then my threes and that
is when I have been told to squeeze the extra work in for
the threes then.
So much to do and so little time. I would be very interested
an any sites you find and I in return will send you what I
can find. Best of luck and maybe we can help eachother out.
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.
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