Multigrade K-1 With No Aide
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Jul 28, 2007
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 ...See More
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Jackie Rosen
Hi I'm in california facing a 2/3 split class; have never taught 2nd before, and need an idea of what makes good "centers." Please share ANY and ALL tips, activities, etc. because my concern is how to teach those difficult 3rd grade concepts, and keep 2nds engaged (and vice versa)! Thanks, Jackie at [email removed].
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Dear Sandy,
Congratulations! A split class is truly a blessing. I teach in
a one room school - grades 1-8 - and discover more benefits
with each year we are in existence.
Some basics that helped me .... you need to switch your
thinking from single grade goals to split grade goals. Think
about w...See More