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Hi. I have always been a fan of 4-Blocks and I have the
Month by Month K book and I generally follow a 4-Blocks
policy in my classroom, but we also do daily leveled book
guided reading starting in about Nov. I just did a 4-
Blocks workshop and I got very excited about the program.
I just don't see why my K classroom can't be set up to be
in the 4-block style. I.e. Spend a chunk of time doing
the g. rdy/comprehension block; spend a chunk of time doing
word work (which would inc. alphabet books; making words;
ph. awareness, etc.); spend a chunk of time doing journal;
spend a chunk of time doing SSR (very short at first).
Does anyone think this is a bad idea? Why? I have a very
academic K program but the kids still have fun. THanks for
your thoughts.
sak /blockquote>

On 7/15/05, Meghan wrote:
> Hi. I have always been a fan of 4-Blocks and I have the
> Month by Month K book and I generally follow a 4-Blocks
> policy in my classroom, but we also do daily leveled book
> guided reading starting in about Nov. I just did a 4-
> Blocks workshop and I got very ...See More
Jul 19, 2005
Sheri /blockquote>

I like your idea of focusing on the BB in the first semester
and the 4 Blocks in the 2nd! We have a move toward a more
academic program, with an emphasis on reading/writing. I want
to try BB this year, since reading about it and going to some
workshops this summer (I'm a 2nd year K teacher), but I think
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Jul 22, 2005
Julie /blockquote>

I say do it as well! Some years, my kids quickly move beyond BB
so you should move on to something more challenging for them. I
teach leveled guided reading groups beginning 4 weeks into
school. I have found that the kids can handle it! I am
fortunate to have a part time assistant who is in my room during ...See More
Jul 23, 2005


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