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1. Randa Nachbar | May 6, 2013 at 7:47 am
A K/1 Class Can Work- Wonderfully!
by Randa Nachbar
Format: Journal Article / 5 pages
Publication Date: July 1989
Journal Info: Vol. 44 / Num. 5 / Pg. 67-71
Synopsis
A K/1 teacher explains how her multiage classroom works. She discusses a number of issues including room arrangement, curriculum, math, reading, and the class schedule.
Bibliographic Reference:
Nachbar, R.R. 1989. A k/1 class can work- wonderfully. Young Children, 44(5): 67-71
I wrote an article when I taught K/1 in NYC that might be helpful. Details above. Randa