Re: K-1 Combo Class

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In my K/1 classroom we have 2 different 'center' times. The first is
during guided reading and is academically focused. The 2nd is the end of
the day choice time and while there is academics at the root of each
activity, they look much more play like.

During guided reading students... work with their individual spelling
lists work with a specific word family (K and 1 are typically different)
complete theme/social studies activities complete our Fountas and Pinnell
phonics activities (based on grade level) Do journal writing enjoy the
book area/AR book reading/individual CD player listening books

Choice time includes... games, puzzles, math center, abc/writing center,
blocks, art, book area, computers, read/write the room, etc.

At this time in the year things are running smoothly. It did NOT start
this way. You have to take the time in the morning to teach, model, and
monitor the routine you want to have.

On 10/27/09, amy wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm doing a K/1 split and it's very overwhelming!. I'm wondering if
> anyone can share what types of literacy centers you're doing presently.
> I wanted to keep the kinder centers, like blocks, house, paint, plus
> literacy centres, but my principal wants to move away from "play time"
> and have more "literacy" centers.
>
> Any suggestions? I'm pulling my hair out! Thanks.
>
>
>
> On 8/03/09, Emily wrote:
>> I taught K/1 for two years. I think that just like any class (spilt
>> or not) you'll have so many students working at levels that it
>> really only makes sense to do things in small groups. Reading,
>> spelling/word word and math are definitely in small groups. While
>> working with groups, others are working at their seats or in
>> learning centers. Definitely go slow the first few weeks to
>> establish classroom management and expectations. For science and
>> social studies, I used mainly the 1st grade curriculum, but would
>> add bits and pieces of the K if something different overlap (most
>> did).
>>
>> It's definitely overwhelming at first but really is fun. Good luck
>> and keep posting!
 

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