In my 1st and 2nd grade class, we have diverse reading skills. Any ideas how to set them all up for success?
It is very important to remember that these children are coming to you as beginning readers or, in most cases, non-readers. Throughout the units, plan ways to pair your new first graders with returning second graders. This will help them to build new friendships and give the older children a great chance to help their younger classmates. Many of the activities are designed with the beginning reader in mind. Talk with other teachers or children’s ministry leaders about ways to make these activities more challenging for the older children in your class.
