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lanning suggestions needed for first grade 1/2 time teacher wishing to implement 4 blocks. I will be working a full day Monday and mornings through Thursday. These are the times I'm working with:

Monday 9:00-11:30, 12:30-1:00, 1:45-3:00 Tuesday 9:00-11:30 Wednesday 9:00-10:30 (art at 10:30, trying to get changed) Thursday 9:00-11:30

Is this doable as a 4 day program? I'm responsible for some math practice time Mondays and the teacher I work with is good about having the students do a shared reading activity and a quiet reading time on Fridays, (though she is more focused on meeting with small groups for her own instruction while they read). She either has them do a writers workshop time or a themed writing activity. We're to average 90 min/day for reading, 50 min/day for writing, and I think 1hr10min for math (using Investigations).

Anyone wanting to share advice?

TIA, Juli
deb I will stick my neck out. It is really important to come to an understanding with your teaching partner about schedule and philosophy about teaching. I don't agree with grouping, but I also don't think it is in the kids best interest at this young age to do one teaching philosophy with you and another one with the other teacher. The grown ups need ...See More
Aug 1, 2008


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