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by Rebecca

Mar 29, 2012

I have taught kindergarten for 13 years, and next year I will be teaching a 2-3 multiage class. I'm very, very nervous! I don't have any materials, I have no idea what to use as a classroom management system at this age, I don't know that age level at all, I don't know the curriculum at either level, I don't know how I'm going to teach Everyday Math for two grades at once...

But, I'm also excited. I like the idea of taking kids where they are and moving them forward. My principal is being very supportive about trying to find resources for me, and about letting me have some input into how the class is set up. Do any of you have any ideas or suggestions as far as class placement? I know I don't want all high 2nd and low 3rd or my 2nd graders will surpass my 3rd graders. Is it best to have high, middle, low of both grades? Gifted kids? Special ed. kids?

Any pointers or things I should ask for going into this?

Thanks so much for any help!

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Bill Alsdurf Jr. Hi Rebecca,

My name is Bill and up until this year, I had been a primary multiage teacher for 15+ years. I'd love to help with some management ideas, curriculum suggestions, how to group and schedule your day and even some ideas for Everyday Math groupings. If you're interested, perhaps you could share your school email address and we cou...See More

Apr 4, 2012

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Rebecca I would love all ideas and support! I'm very excited about the change, but also a bit nervous. My email is [email removed]!

Apr 5, 2012

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andwulf I AM teaching 2/3 ELL (or some would know it as ESL) class this year. Last year i thought just 3rd and before I taught 5 years of first. The only thing I have figured out is I think I'm going to use daily 5 to pull small groups. Math is what is killing me because they're totally different. I would love any ideas too!! [email removed]

Jul 24, 2012

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