I am new to the K/1 this year and I would appreciate any input i could get. If you have any words of wisdom, schedule or curriculum ideas please let me know. I am excited, but starting to panic. I have taught prek and K for many years, but first graders are new to me. Thank you.
Remember, half of your kids are experts! I use my older half to teach many of my routines. September is so smooth.
The challenge will be to keep your class "playful" the way classes should be for K and 1. It is tempting to start ridding your program of centers because of all that you have to do.
Teach most subjects whole group--soc. studies, art, etc. Teach reading to whole group, small group, and individual. Group for common need rather than age. The readers workshop approach works well.
I am lucky to have a partner across the hall and we do separate K and 1 for math because our math program is very comprehensive for first grade.
Remember, half of your kids are experts! I use my older half
to teach many of my routines. September is so smooth.
The challenge will be to keep your class "playful" the way
classes should be for K and 1. It is tempting to start
ridding your program of centers because of all that you have
to do.
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