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By Debbie

Hi Pixi,
I just did a post on multiage on page 1 of this board...my first suggestion is to think of your children not as first or second graders, but as individual learners. Begin by assessing your children to find out
their strengths and determine their next steps as readers, writers and problem solvers.
I agree with the others that the curriculums are similar, and I'd work to coordinate/integrate as much as possible. You might find your district/state's standards on the internet, copy both grade levels one sided and try to combine things as best as you can. It is interesting that all of the

national standards that have been published are not grade level specific, which provides for a broad band of learning (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, etc.) Multiage is wonderful, and has LOTS of positives , among them-you have two years to get to know your children and their families, you don't take as much time setting up your learning community after the first year, 'cause you have half a class of seasoned pro's who are eager and willing to help. If you want additional ideas, resources, or support, please post again or email. Good luck, Debbie ;-D