I try to keep my class in groups no bigger than five. This year I have a group of 4, 4, 4, 5, 5. These groups are color coded: red for low kids, orange for low to medium, green for medium, blue for medium to high, purple for high. Their tables are organized/ color coded this way and their spots on the rug for whole group instruction. So i have one seating chart.
My aid does not like this. So she wants to make a seating chart for sitting on the rug, tables/centers and lunch tables. The reading intervention teachers come in to do Words Their Way and Reading Groups. There's 4 teachers so 4 groups. So that's another seating chart.
So that would be at least 4 seating charts for kindergarteners.
I think thats way too many. Because my aid is stubborn and bossy the only way she responds to me is if I say its research based, proven, or mandated.
Can I get any thoughts or advice on how many seating charts are appropriate for kindergarten and how to approach this subject.
When I was teaching reading the rest the class of was working independently on language arts activities (modified Daily 5). Each group was a random assortment of abilities so they could learn from each other. The actual reading groups were by ability and I just called the kids to my table when I needed them.
Micro managing the students doesn't teach them to make choices, solve problems, or to learn to get along with others who may not be like them. Keeping the same group of students together all day doesn't allow opportunities for them to learn from each other and they quickly learn who the smart ones are and who the "dummies" are. To me learning tolerance and to get along with everyone was a big part of my program.
The speech pathologist told me that she can not believe how much my students are talking now as compared to the beginning of the year (17-18)! We also do the Alphabet Rap Song (on youtube). One time last year it was played in the cafeteria and my students stood up and sang/moved to it! :)
Many years ago, someone shared signs for learning centers. On these signs were skills students would learn by working/playing at the center. Does anyone have those saved or could you tell me how I can try to find them?
GArunnerI used signs like that when I was working with 3/4 year olds! I looked and could not find mine. But it is called "Just Playing by Anita Wadley". You can google it and it pops up. You might need to create your own posters (clipart) but the poem is still around! Hope this helps!
flackaI know that even if I was in a wheel chair I would want to be there on the first day(s) and would want/need help from a sub, assistant, or trusted volunteer and wouldn't try to do it on my own. However, I would be leading, even if someone had to do the actual physical things like getting them down the hall to lunch, tying shoes, etc.
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Many years ago I bought some monthly newsletter templates and powerpoints from an online site...seems like it had the name schoolhouse or classroom in it. Does anyone have any idea of the company I am talking about. I have not been able to google it...so name must be wrong.
It's a yearlong commitment: begins in either late September or Early October and ends in the spring. Teachers rotate travel buddies every 4-6 weeks (depends upon the number of participants). Some participants have been in the exchange for up to 8 years so we are a reliable group!
Kindergarten Enrichment Program has 3 students coming 5 days a week, 5 additional come MWF and 5 others come T TH. Will the M-F students just have to hear the same lesson twice?? Occupy them with something else?? Thanks for any ideas!