Hiya, first year teaching 5th and it was sorta a disaster. I’m trying to plan better fo next year.
Some factors: 2 blocks of 5th, 1 hr each 1 at beginning of day, 1 at end 25-30 kids each class Rotation schedule- so curriculum needs to be condensed to 7-8weeks. Looking for low prep but engaging(please help me not become “the coloring sheet” art teacher lol) I’m scared of acrylic paints and clay with these kiddos lol LOTS of IEP/504 kids Transient-ish population so prior knowledge is all over the place.
Currently, I focus on like 1-2 elements a week and mention principles occasionally.
On Fridays I do “fun activity Friday” to catch a break lol
I already have 5 minute bell ringer warm up booklets and I def wanna keep that cause it helps get them settled and ready.
I feel like start of the year classes are vastly different tha end of the year classes in maturity level and what engaged them so I need stuff that can be amended/differntiated for both. Also need a few heavy hitters that will impress admin lol.
Gimme your best ideas cause I’m struggling.