Re: K-1 Combo Class

amy

Posted on 10/27/09

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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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