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combination grades 2-3- key standards pacing

by Dinese

Jul 10, 2009

Has anyone taught ELD as a combination class? Grades 2&3 placed by CELDT level and taught as a combination class? If so. I would love to hear about it..

In addition, what about Social Studies grade 2-3 combo key standard plans?

Please advise if you know where these resources for planning and pacing are available/ THANKS!!

K-1 Combo Class

by Claudia

Jul 15, 2009

I too, have been asked to teach a k/1 combo next year. So far, I haven't been able to find any resources online to help me figure this out. I taught k for 5 years and then first grade for 10 years. I'll have 5 Kinders and the rest first graders. Thank you for any help!!

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amy 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 suggestion...See More

Oct 27, 2009

my centers In my K/1 classroom we have 2 different 'center' times. The first is during guided reading and is academically focused. The 2nd is the end of the day choice time and while there is academics at the root of each activity, they look much more play like.

During guided reading students... work with their individual spelling lists work with a ...See MoreIn my K/1 classroom we have 2 different 'center' times. The first is during guided reading and is academically focused. The 2nd is the end of the day choice time and while there is academics at the root of each activity, they look much more play like.

During guided reading students... work with their individual spelling lists work with a specific word family (K and 1 are typically different) complete theme/social studies activities complete our Fountas and Pinnell phonics activities (based on grade level) Do journal writing enjoy the book area/AR book reading/individual CD player listening books

Choice time includes... games, puzzles, math center, abc/writing center, blocks, art, book area, computers, read/write the room, etc.

At this time in the year things are running smoothly. It did NOT start this way. You have to take the time in the morning to teach, model, and monitor the routine you want to have.

On 10/27/09, amy wrote: > 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!

Jan 25, 2010

5/6 Project Ideas

by G. Johnsen

Jul 15, 2009

I have seen some very helpful hints regarding 5/6 combo classes. I have not yet seen a post about how project based learning can help with the combination. I have taught 5th, but never a combo class before...

Anyone have some great project based learning ideas for a 5/6 teacher in California? :)

mary On 7/15/09, G. Johnsen wrote: > I have seen some very helpful hints regarding 5/6 combo > classes. I have not yet seen a post about how project > based learning can help with the combination. I have > taught 5th, but never a combo class before... > > Anyone have some great project based learning ideas for a > 5/6 teacher in Cal...See More

Jul 22, 2009

G. Johnsen Thanks, Mary! Sounds great - I'll take a look! :)

On 7/22/09, mary wrote: > On 7/15/09, G. Johnsen wrote: >> I have seen some very helpful hints regarding 5/6 combo >> classes. I have not yet seen a post about how project >> based learning can help with the combination. I have >> taught 5th, but never a combo cla...See More

Jul 24, 2009

Middle School combined class

by Melissa

Jul 21, 2009

I teach middle school reading and English to a combined group of students with special needs. Looking for others out there that may do the same.

1st time teaching lang/lit in a mulitage 5/6 - suggestions?

by mary

Jul 22, 2009

I have never taught language arts/literature before. I'm apprehensive about how to structure my 85 min block of time five days a week. I'm very 'left' brained and need routine to get through this. I'll listen to any advice.

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Jan Zeiger Mary,

Have you looked into the Four Blocks approach?? I'll be using a modified version of this. :)

Jan

On 7/24/09, G. Johnsen wrote: > Mary - I have a few ideas...hopefully you can use something > from this... > > First off, I'm a HUGE supporter of chunking time. I believe > it helps you take advantage of ...See MoreMary,

Have you looked into the Four Blocks approach?? I'll be using a modified version of this. :)

Jan

On 7/24/09, G. Johnsen wrote: > Mary - I have a few ideas...hopefully you can use something > from this... > > First off, I'm a HUGE supporter of chunking time. I believe > it helps you take advantage of student focus during the > day. :) I split my time into three parts: an hour > for "Protected Reading Time" (required by our district), 45 > minutes for Language Arts, 15-20 minutes for a mini-lesson. > I'm certain you could fit this into your time frame if > needed. I do this structure EVERYDAY. > > During protected reading time (9-10am), I rotate and meet > with small groups (3 or 4 groups, up to 6-7 kids per group). > While they are not meeting with me, they work on literature > projects, language arts games/websites on the computer, > partner read, or independent reading activities at their > level (basically, I create rotating centers - start easy. > This time is leveled and differentiated for them. > > During the language arts block (mid-morning), they correct 2 > sentences on the board (2 mistakes per sentence), then move > on to their 1 vocab word for the day. As they're doing > activities for their vocab word, I am walking around spotting > their sentences and making correction marks. After we go over > sentences and vocab together as a class (and they correct > theirs), we do Measuring Up!. In Measuring Up!, you're > focusing on one ELA standard per week (or thereabouts). > > In the last 15-20 minutes (usually after lunch or afternoon > recess), I teach them a quick mini-lesson. e.g. spelling > patterns, idioms, synonyms, etc. > > I find this to be very easy management-wise. Also, they know > exactly what to do every day...without my immediate > assistance! It's great. I also believe in keeping things > simple - not too many different types of concepts or problems > all at once. I like them to focus and get really > good/comfortable with certain skills. > > Hope you find this helpful! > > > > On 7/22/09, mary wrote: >> I have never taught language arts/literature before. I'm >> apprehensive about how to structure my 85 min block of time >> five days a week. I'm very 'left' brained and need routine >> to get through this. I'll listen to any advice.

Aug 2, 2009

Steve On 7/24/09, G. Johnsen wrote: > Mary - I have a few ideas...hopefully you can use something > from this... >

Here's a nice website that might help. Click the link below.

Steve superiored.com

Aug 2, 2009

K-1st Grade Combined Classroom Principal interview

by KK

Jul 23, 2009

I want to apply for a small rural school with K-1st combined classroom. This will be a small classroom. When the question asked is how would you combine and teach this class This is what I am thinking. Probably only around 10 students total.

I would have the First Grade class working on a project while I teach a concept to the Kindergarden...See More

Teach together not apart If the curriculums are similar to each other (with higher standards for 1st grade) then I would discuss how you would teach a lot together just holding 1st grade students to the higher expectations. I teach K-1 and the only thing I teach apart is math.

On 7/23/09, KK wrote: > I want to apply for a small rural school with K-1st > com...See More

Jul 27, 2009

Word Wall/Word Work 1/2 multiage

by teachermommy78

Jul 31, 2009

I've taught in a multiage classroom all but two of my 10 years of teaching, and have gotten pretty comfortable with it. One of the areas I struggle with is the word wall. I taught a stand alone first grade last year and really used that word wall. It was wonderful. We had a daily minilesson and activity. I feel like the kids really learned a TON. W...See More

Pamela French On 7/31/09, teachermommy78 wrote: > I've taught in a multiage classroom all but two of my 10 > years of teaching, and have gotten pretty comfortable with > it. One of the areas I struggle with is the word wall. I > taught a stand alone first grade last year and really used > that word wall. It was wonderful. We had a daily > minil...See More

Aug 1, 2009

by Emily

Jul 31, 2009

Hi everyone! I am new to the multiage classroom and am very excited. I have taught K in the past and have always used the K chatboard, but this year I will be teaching a 1-4.

I was on a previous board and saw something about Focus wall. I thought that this would be really helpful b/c I'll be having so much going on. Anyone using something...See More

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Emily I think it's pretty similar to what you are doing now. I found some info regarding focus walls on this site:

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If you scroll down, you'll find some pictures of some really great examples.

I think it may be a lot of work to keep up with, but it would be really helpful for students an parent

Aug 2, 2009

teachermommy78 OOH! I really like those! Such a simple idea. I will definitely be doing this next year.

On 8/02/09, Emily wrote: > I think it's pretty similar to what you are doing now. I found > some info regarding focus walls on this site: > > [link removed]

Aug 5, 2009

1/2 split--HELP!!

by Pam

Aug 5, 2009

I was just told yesterday that I will be teaching a 1/2 split--low enrollment is the reason, so I have varying abilities. After sleeping on this, I still have a hard time wrapping my head around how I will teach language arts and math. I have two separate curricula, with a reading series and math books. Can someone possible give me real concrete ad...See More

Amy I also teach a 1/2 split. I use math and literacy centers to help me teach both grade levels. I spend the first week of school showing the children all of the center activities. It takes a few weeks for them to completely get the hang of it. This is a great way for them to practice skills, but yet have fun.

On 8/05/09, Pam wrote: > I wa...See More

Aug 23, 2009

sandra stone book

by terri

Aug 5, 2009

I am looking at buying Sandra Stones's book on creating multiage classrooms. I see that there is an older version (1996) and a newer version (2004), Is there much difference between the two? I can pick up the 1996 edition very reasonably. Is it worth the extra money to buy the newer edition? ALso- any other "must have" books to help with multiage c...See More

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