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Russ Yates I agree to a point. In a multiage classroom diversity is embraced, splitting the kids up by grade level just to teach a curriculum goes contrary to this. Everyday Math is structured in such a way as to be almost impossible to teach in a multiage manner (thus I understand why you have split your kids by age for math). When our school brought on Ever...See MoreI agree to a point. In a multiage classroom diversity is embraced, splitting the kids up by grade level just to teach a curriculum goes contrary to this. Everyday Math is structured in such a way as to be almost impossible to teach in a multiage manner (thus I understand why you have split your kids by age for math). When our school brought on Everyday math I tried it for a couple of years and then went to my principal and the school board to get permission to use different curriculum materials in all the multiage classrooms. Guess what, we got that permission :-) All of the multiage teachers were happy and the students didn't get short changed on math because they had to learn what everyone else their age had to learn, regardless of their skills or place along the math continuum.

I have a webpage that explains a bit about how I teach math and how I got there. It's URL is

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I hope this helps...

On 10/07/10, Mary wrote: > I teach in a 2/3 multiage classroom. I teach both levels of > math, meaning two different lessons, and my advice for you > would be to stick with the way you are doing it. With > teaching both levels, the noise level can be a problem for > those who need a quiet time to do journal pages. I also don't > have time to help those having difficulty with a concept > because I am teaching the other grade's lesson. Another > problem is that it will take another hour out of your teaching > time. My students are missing a lot of direct instruction for > science and social studies because I am teaching 2 lessons for > math each day. On 10/07/10, Chris wrote: >> I teach in a Multi-Age program and have moved to 4/5 this >> year. Our district has adopted Everyday Math and we have >> decided to split our classes up for math (I take the 4ths, >> my colleague takes the 5ths). But I'm finding that I'd >> prefer to have just my 4/5 kids--I have too many kids to >> think about now! Has anyone had any luck with teaching >> Everyday Math with a multi-age class and not going crazy? >> The units don't line up by concepts, so it seems really >> challenging.

Nov 24, 2010

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K/1 Combo

by Eric

Oct 21, 2010

I am a Lit Leader trying to help a K/1 teacher. Neither of us have any experience in doing this type of class. Are there any resources you all would recommend for this situation?

Strategies, Organization, Math, Reading, pretty much the whole thing.

Thank you, Eric

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Kathy Bergin On 10/21/10, Eric wrote: > I am a Lit Leader trying to help a K/1 teacher. Neither of > us have any experience in doing this type of class. Are > there any resources you all would recommend for this > situation? > > Strategies, Organization, Math, Reading, pretty much the > whole thing. > > Thank you, Eric

Oct 21, 2010

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Kathy Bergin On 10/21/10, Kathy Bergin wrote: Oops! This is my first year. Math is impossible. I try to have stations going while I'm working with my first graders on math. The title teacher comes and takes them to an empty room to play some box it math games, finish up their math facts (Saxon math) and start writing workshop with them. I'm then working with ma...See More

Oct 21, 2010

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Library K-5

by Debbie Boyd

yesterday, 2010

I am a librarian and I love my job. My problem is that I do not have the level of discipline that I had as a classroom teacher because I am working with EVERYONEelse's classes. Everyone has a different set of rules. I use Lee Canter's Assertive Discipline, but I don't have anywhere to do the name on the board, checkmark routine. When I let the chil...See More

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Thanksgiving handout

by Leah

Nov 19, 2010

For a reproducible handout that you may want to share with the parents of your students, click below and on the title.

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Wright Group/Sunshine Box titles and levels

by Ruth

Dec 15, 2010

I need to level some Wright Group/Sunshine Box titles and levels. Does anyone know where I can get a list of titles and their levels? I have a correlation chart to level by Fountas/Pinnell.

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I too am teaching a K-1 combo class

by Alexcia Buggs-White

Jan 16, 2011

It is definitely a ride. I've taught kinder for two years and 1st grade for two years as well. Althought I've never imagined teaching a two curriculum class with no aide. It is difficult. However, I adore my students!

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Josie Silver Hi, you wrote two years ago. How are things with the K-1. I am taking over a neglected k-1 mid year. I am wondering how to meet the needs of all, incorporating centers, play, and common core. Would love to find out what has worked for you ( and what has not) Thanks Josie.

Feb 7, 2014

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Laurie On 1/16/11, Alexcia Buggs-White wrote: > It is definitely a ride. I've taught kinder for two years > and 1st grade for two years as well. Althought I've never > imagined teaching a two curriculum class with no aide. It > is difficult. However, I adore my students!

Hi Alixcia, Don't you think it's getting easier as the year goe...See More

Jan 16, 2011

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