I am also teaching a grade 2/3 split this coming year. For the past 4
years I have taught grade 1/2. It is a little different for me
because I had many of the same students last year. For language I
usually teach them together (Morning message, read alouds,
comprehension strategies, word wall...) but guided reading and centre
activities are differentiated. I also focus on some different
grammar/spelling techniques separately. This year I will review
printing with everyone in September then the grade 2s will do
independent practice (of printing or something else) while I teach
cursive to the grade 3s.

Math I still have some challenges with because you have to cover both
curriculum. Often I do a lesson/unit intro together. This could be
a game, demonstration or story. Then I have one group start an
activity while I teach the other, then dismiss the second group and
help both. (With gr. 1/2 I taught at the carpet). I still haven't
figured out exactly how this is going to look for my grade 2/3 class.

Hope this helps I little. I would be interested in more input as
well. Laura

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