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Make Mine Math - GO Math and Big Ideas Math K-8 Yearly Plan
Kindergarten-Grade 8
This is a yearly plan of how to teach the GO Math series in a multi-grade setting, while integrating the computer program, IXL. At the end are lesson plans/projects that can be used to introduce GO Math units and are designed to incorporate all students in...
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Managing and Organizing the Multigrade Classroom
Preschool-Grade 8
This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation on the well-managed classroom is a teacher's dream. See how students can work with you, not against you, to make learning happen. This model works well for all elementary classrooms and uses techniques that are...
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Managing the Small School - Being Your Own Administrator
Kindergarten-Grade 12
Written specifically for principal/teachers of small schools in the United States, this article defines administration as a coalition between management and leadership, and briefly outlines key areas of concern for small school management: Managing Volunteers;...
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Math with Mrs. Matiko
Grade 1-Grade 4
Looking for fun math ideas for your multi-grade classroom? Here are six great ways to help your students enjoy math while covering content and staying organized.
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Memory Verse Audio for Bible Life Series 1: Belonging to His Family
Grade 1-Grade 4
These are memory verse audio recording that match up with the texts in the NAD Bible textbook cycle for Grades 1-4. The theme Series 1: Belonging to His Family is family. It begins with God's family in heaven, moves on to the family in Eden, and continues...
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Memory Verse Audio for Bible Life Series 2: Exploring His Power
Grade 1-Grade 4
These are memory verse audio recordings that match up with the texts in the NAD Bible textbook cycle for Grades 1-4. This is the second in the NAD Grades 1-4 Bible textbook cycle. The theme of Series 2, Exploring His Power, is the study of God and biblical...
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Memory Verse Audio for Bible Life Series 3: Accepting His Plan
Grade 1-Grade 4
These are memory verse audio recordings that match up with the texts in the NAD Bible textbook cycle for Grades 1-4. This is the third textbook in the NAD Grade 1-4 cycle. The theme Series 3: Accepting His Plan is the study of God's plan to redeem this world....
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Memory Verse Audio for Bible Life Series 4: Following His Way
Grade 1-Grade 4
These are memory verse audio recordings that match up with the texts in the NAD Bible textbook cycle for Grades 1-4. This is the fourth textbook in the NAD Grade 1-4 cycle. Designed for Grade 4, Following His Way, deviates from the thematic approach found...
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Miss Nibbles - Life-skill Lessons Learned from a Classroom Pet
Kindergarten-Grade 8
A classroom bunny teaches elementary students about responsibility, organization, problem solving, and other lessons.
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Multiple Intelligences in the Small Classroom
Kindergarten-Grade 12
This article from the Multiple Intelligences (MI) issue of JAE shows how to apply MI theory in a multi-grade classroom. Small schools usually do not have many resource people, so teachers often have to manage the task of instructing and evaluating students....
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NAD Small Schools Evaluation Instrument
Kindergarten-Grade 9
One of three components for the evaluation process of small Seventh-day Adventist schools in the North American Division, this handbook provides instruction for Visiting Committee members. Includes the role, function, membership, and responsibilities of members,...
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Outreach Programs for Small Schools
Kindergarten-Grade 12
How can a multigrade school with few children, limited personnel, and restricted resources carry out a viable outreach program? Advantages to scheduling an outreach program in a small school setting are size, orientation, flexibility, transportation and supervision,...
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P.R.E.P. (Pathways Resources for Easy Planning) Manual - Multi-grade Classrooms
Grade 1-Grade 8
The resources in this manual are invaluable for teaching Pathways in a multi-grade setting. Find master planning guides, check lists, cycle charts, sample yearly plans and daily schedules, templates, and component support, as well as resources specific to...
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PE Lesson Plans for Small Schools
Kindergarten-Grade 8
Looking for an easy-to-use PE program for small schools? Debbie Morgan's elementary physical education lesson plans are specifically designed for small elementary schools with multi-grade classrooms, where budgetary constraints limit facilities and the amount...
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Presentation on Pathways Resources for Easy Planning - P.R.E.P.
Kindergarten-Grade 8
This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation on Pathways Resources for Easy Planning (P.R.E.P.) is a multi-grade tool for grades 1-8, prepared to meet the needs of educators teaching more than one grade. While the PREP helps the multi-grade teacher, it may...
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Releasing the Power of the Equipped Small School Principal
Kindergarten-Grade 12
This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation describes a platform from which a small school principal can be successful in a rural, urban, small or large school setting. Balance a sound spiritual atmosphere with the caliber of dynamic academic and community...
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Sing a Song of Special Days - Using Multiple Intelligences with Mixed-age Grouping
Preschool-Grade 2
Spaulding writes of the benefits of using mixed age grouping to help students develop leadership and empathy for others. Integrating Howard Gardner’s Eight Multiple Intelligences with mixed-age grouping, Spaulding provides practical suggestions for “special...
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Small School English Correlation Guide
Grade 1-Grade 8
The Small Schools English Correlation Guide is designed for use with
The Small Schools English Manual. In addition to providing the teacher with an abundance of strategies...
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Small School English Manual
Grade 1-Grade 8
Developed for multi-grade small schools as a primary source for fast, easy multi-grade unit and weekly planning. Contains materials and activities for teacher-directed presentations and student assignments. Includes set of 35 file folders with organized multi-grade...
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Small School, Big Dreams
Kindergarten-Grade 12
This article shares one teacher's personal experience with collaboration, and how a community was able to turn a small, failing school into a vibrant, technological environment that provided for teaching and learning needs of students and the community. The...