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Anyone ever taught a 1st/2nd combo

by Pros and cons please

Apr 8, 2009

We might be doing a 1st/2nd combo next year. So far I haven't gotten much positive feedback. I don't think I'm teaching it -- but just in case -- what would this look like? Thanks!

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Beth@theBeach Our school may have a 1/2 combo next year too and I've been asked if I would consider taking it on. I taught a 2/3 combo several years ago but it wasn't a traditional 2/3 (long story) so I have a little experience with combos. We have a K/1 combo this year that is working well. That teacher requested that she have both high K's and high 1's so they...See More

Apr 9, 2009

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DR Hello! I did a 1/2 combo one year and I really liked it. I did guided reading groups and each child was in a group based on their level, so it didn't matter what grade each child was in. I taught math separately though. I would have one group work on their centers while I worked with the other group on the floor. And then we'd switch. For science, ...See More

Apr 9, 2009

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Combo needs independent workers On 4/09/09, Beth@theBeach wrote: > Our school may have a 1/2 combo next year too and I've been > asked if I would consider taking it on. I taught a 2/3 combo > several years ago but it wasn't a traditional 2/3 (long > story) so I have a little experience with combos. We have a > K/1 combo this year that is working well. That teacher ...See More

Apr 9, 2009

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Cath I have taught 1/2 a number of times (also 1/2/3 and 2/3 and K/1). Teaching 1/2 is a great combination. The maturity and independence of the 2's really help with the grade 1's and they are wonderful role models and guides for the younger kids. I agree with the poster that said having students who are able to work independently is key. Also using gui...See More

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