So I just recently got this blog thing up and running and now I owe some posts! Whoops! Well, here goes:
In September I was just trying to hit the ground running. I was trying to focus on really improving my balanced literacy (specifically adding in new ways to teach reading in the way of conferring and new mini-lessons) but got completely thrown for a loop by the new math curriculum. Unfortunately, (as of the end of September) I didn't feel like I'd added too many new things to my teaching of balanced literacy because I'd been so concerned about all of the math stuff and just trying to get my DRA's done. Was anyone else having this problem?
Yes, the new math curriculum is a challenge. I have found it more manageable by setting a routine for myself. For example, on Monday and Wednesday we fovus on comprehension strategiesl. On Tuesday and thursday we focus on phonics. On Fridays we focus on grammar and review the comprehension strategies. In this way I know what is coming and don't have to feel like there is no structure to the week.
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