Send us a text In this episode, PattI dives into the “efficiency mindset” — a powerful approach to simplify split-grade teaching. Instead of planning two separate lessons, learn how to teach one lesson with differentiated outputs that meet both grades’ expectations. Key Takeaways: The mindset shift: one lesson, different outputsHow to find overlapping skills in your curriculumExamples across math, language, science, and social studiesWhy this approach saves time and strengthens learningHow un...

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How to Combine Lessons in a Split Grade Classroom

NOV 11, 20259 MIN
Ignite Your Teaching

How to Combine Lessons in a Split Grade Classroom

NOV 11, 20259 MIN

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Send us a textIn this episode, PattI dives into the “efficiency mindset” — a powerful approach to simplify split-grade teaching. Instead of planning two separate lessons, learn how to teach one lesson with differentiated outputs that meet both grades’ expectations.Key Takeaways:The mindset shift: one lesson, different outputsHow to find overlapping skills in your curriculumExamples across math, language, science, and social studiesWhy this approach saves time and strengthens learningHow unified lessons build a stronger classroom communityTuck these in your teacher pocket:Compare curriculum expectations for both grades, highlight shared skills (verbs like analyze, describe, explain), and design one shared teaching point with two scaled outputs. Remember to Subscribe for more insights on how to navigate the complexities of teaching with efficiency and impact. Share your experiences and strategies in the comments to join the conversation with fellow educators.To find our highly effective, time-saving resources Check out the Ignited Teaching Membership that gives you access to hundreds of downloadable lessons on demand! https://madlylearning.com/sp/ignitedteaching/ Checkout our Madly Learning Store at www.madlylearning.com/storeCheckout our Teachers Pay Teachers store Join our FREE Facebook community for teachers here: https://bit.ly/IYT-FB