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JJ It sounds as if you run it the same way I do. I don't really have any suggestions... but, while the 3rd graders memorize multiplication facts, you can make sure your second graders are solid in addition and subtraction, that way they will be ready to memorize the multiplication next year.

On 8/12/08, Laura wrote: > I am also teaching a...See More

Aug 14, 2008

PedagoNet erhaps this can help

Feb 17, 2009

Co-teaching science and social studies

by Sarah Pollard

Jul 14, 2008

I am beginning my first year of teaching, in a Christian school where I subbed for 9 weeks last spring. This school has one teacher per grade level and I would like to propose a 2-year rotation of co-teaching science and social studies to the (also brand new) 6th grade teacher. Has anyone done this or does anyone have an idea how to plan this? I wo...See More

New 1/2 teacher needs help.

by Marie

Jul 15, 2008

I will be teaching 1/2 next year. Our district uses HBJ Trophies and I'm not quite sure if I should use both grade levels or stick to one.

Kelly Had a 2/3 split last year. Taught Trophies too. I taught both grade levels. the youngers liked being exposed to "what to look forward to" next year... and the olders liked the "I REMEMBER THAT!"...

Jul 17, 2008

Fellow 2/3 grade teacher

by Erika

Jul 24, 2008

After a year of teaching 2nd, I will be going into a 2/3 grade combination grade. I was told it'd be best to teach to the the third grade curriculum as many of the 2nd graders being placed will be on the higher end of the spectrum. I'd love to stay in touch with all of you and your ideas. Any idea on how you will set up the first couple of weeks?

Kelly I would take an inventory of the strengths and weaknesses of each student. I would pretest prior to teaching a new topic. Although they SAY the 2nd graders will be on the advanced level... chances are that they will not be advanced in all areas. So teaching the 3rd grade curriculum ONLY might not quite meet all their needs. When I taught a 2/3 I co...See More

Jul 26, 2008

Help! I just moved from kinder to a 4/5 split

by MB

Jul 30, 2008

I voluntarily moved from kinder to a 4/5 position but I have no idea how to set up this type of a class. Do you seperate the grades? How do you deliver 2 curriculums in all the areas? I am getting stressed. Plus I will have the principals son and two teachers kids!!

Leah You can do it. Try posting on the upper elementary chatboard too.

On 7/30/08, MB wrote: > I voluntarily moved from kinder to a 4/5 position but I > have no idea how to set up this type of a class. Do you > seperate the grades? How do you deliver 2 curriculums in > all the areas? I am getting stressed. Plus I will have > the...See More

Aug 25, 2008

4/5 split class

by Rockwell

Aug 4, 2008

I will be moving from kindergarten to a 4/5 split. I am supposed to be teaching a reading workshop and writing workshop program. I have done writing workshop with kinder but not reading. Any advice for setting up the year with this big of a switch. Any advice for teaching math and science/ss? Discipline? Etc.

Hi everyone. I am interviewing for my first teaching position which is a 3/4 multi-age. Can anyone give me advice of resources to look at on how to set-up a multi- age classroom, classroom management, etc? I student taught 4th, and have some experince in the third grade classroom, and also did some observation in a 2/3 multi- age, but I need some m...See More

Potential Position

by Liz

Aug 5, 2008

Tool kits for enhancing literacy instruction

by Kathleen. Easy to make, inexpensive, high impact

Aug 7, 2008

Tool kits for enhancing literacy instruction are easy to make, very inexpensive, but high impact! And your students will love using them! by Cheryl Sigmon [link removed]

If I could encourage you to add one new item to your new school year that could make a tremendous difference, it would be the addition of Tool Kits for each of your studen...See More

POSTCARD EXCHANGE- please join us!!

by Brandi

Aug 9, 2008

Hello everyone!

There are still states left for the Postcard Exchange! Our goal is to have all states represented. What a wonderful way for your students to learn about the USA!

The following are states that we still NEED to complete the exchange: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, DE, HI, ME, MD, MA, MN, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OR, RI, SC,...See More

Dee Keenan On 8/09/08, Brandi wrote: > Hello everyone! > > There are still states left for the Postcard Exchange! Our > goal is to have all states represented. What a wonderful > way for your students to learn about the USA! > > The following are states that we still NEED to complete > the exchange: > AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, DE, HI, ME,...See More

Feb 10, 2009

Pen Pals for 1/2 class

by Jessica

Aug 11, 2008

Would anyone be interested in being pen-pals with a 1/2 class? I have mostly 1st graders, and probably 5 second graders. I am not sure when we would be ready, but perhaps around Thanksgiving. We could just exchange holiday cards to make it easy at first, then move to letters as my kids become better writers.