Hi, I taught first grade and am presently teaching second. For students to function independently without interrupting the teacher during stations, I would say you need six weeks, depending on the group it may even go to 8 weeks. Donna
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 1:55 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Small Group Instruction I am a reading specialist who is helping K, 1st and 2nd grade teachers set up small groups that will rotate and work at centers independently. I have done this with intermediate students and middle grade students, but not with primary students. What is a realistic time that K, 1st and 2nd grade teachers should be given to develop independence so that they can meet with reading groups? They are saying 8 weeks which I can see for the K students. What about 1st and 2nd graders? I was thinking of 4-6 weeks depending on the degree of independence that they already have. Any help from your own experiences will be appreciated. Thanks, Jeanne Coherd DE _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
