Multigrade Schedule

My proposed schedule:

Time	K-4 (Tues. & Thurs.)	K-5	Grade 1
8:15-8:45	Attendance/Calendar/Bible	Attendance/Calendar/Bible	Attendance/Calendar/Bible
8:45-9:00	Read-A-Loud	Read-A-Loud	Read-A-Loud
9:00-9:15	Letters and Sounds	Word Work/IP	Logic of English C-D
9:15-9:30	Word Work	Logic of English A-C	Word Work/IP
9:30-10:00	Snack & Recess	Snack & Recess	Snack & Recess
10:00-10:15	IP	Read to Teacher	Read to Self
10:15-10:30	Sensory Activity	Read to Self	Read to Teacher
10:30-10:45	Read to Teacher	Handwriting	Writing Workshop
10:45-11:00	Story Time	Writing Workshop	Handwriting
11:00-11:15	Free Play	LA Learning Centers	LA Learning Centers
11:15-12:10	Prep/Lunch/Recess	Prep/Lunch/Recess	Prep/Lunch/Recess
12:10-12:30	Rest Time	Math Lesson	Math Learning Center
12:30-12:50	Rest Time	Math Learning Center	Math Lesson
12:50-1:20	Science/Social Studies	Science/Social Studies	Science/Social Studies
1:20-1:40	Free Play	Oral Review	Oral Review
1:40-2:10	Numbers & Colors	Free Play	Free Play
2:10-2:50	Learning Centers	P.E./Music/Home Ec./Art	P.E./Music/Home Ec./Art

Start At The Very Beginning

Here I am preparing for a new school year.  One of the most exciting parts of teaching in a small private school is the opportunity to change grade levels often.   This year it looks as though I will be teaching grades K4, K5, and first grade.

At first the thought of adding first grade was rather scary but then I realized these are the same students I just said goodbye to in the spring.  They are all great kids and I am looking forward to continuing on with them.

The K4 program will only meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  K5 and 1st. will meet five day, all day.  I am really beginning to like this idea!  I am so thankful that my aid from the past two years has agreed to join me again.  Having a second pair of hands is very important at this level!

As I research my upcoming school year and it's challenges, I have found very little support.  Maybe I am just not looking in the right place.  If you have any suggestions PLEASE share in the comment section.  I have been teaching for 33 years and I feel like a first year teacher.

So, please join me as I embark on this new adventure.  If nothing else, I now have a place to document all the great things that will be taking place.