P.R.E.P

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**P.R.E.P.** PATHWAYS RESOURCES for EASY PLANNING A MULTI-GRADE TOOL for GRADES 1 – 4 GENERAL INTRODUCTION

WHAT IS IT AND WHY?

The North American Division //Pathways Resources for Easy Planning (P.R.E.P.), a Multi-grade Tool for Grades 1-4 //was prepared as a response to the needs of multi-grade teachers. This collection of available and suggested resources is designed to assist in the organization and planning for teaching Pathways to grades 1-4.

WHAT DOES THIS GUIDE HAVE TO OFFER?

Several sections to assist teachers in navigating and planning for a multi-grade classroom:
 * 1) Introduction and Overview that covers planning by theme and lesson.


 * 1) Samples of how to use the //Multi-grade Master Planning Guide //and //Planning and Progress Check list //for both teacher and student.


 * 1) Master Planning by Theme that encompasses all 9 themes; including book synopses, Theme Booklists, Master Planning Guides, Check Lists, Mini Lesson ideas, Daily Oral Language Sentences, Spelling Lists, Handwriting tips, Word Wall Words and Theme Words for vocabulary.


 * 1) Lesson Planning ideas by cycles as well as yearly, weekly and daily classroom schedule samples and templates for classroom combinations 1-4, 1-8 and K-2.


 * 1) Component Support on Assessment, Guided Reading, Spelling, Handwriting and Web Resources.


 * 1) FAQs

The entire //P.R.E.P. Manual //is available in digital format on CD or on the North American Division Pathways website (__http://pathways.nadeducation.org/__) and can be printed for organization in a 3-ring binder. It is our hope that as these materials are used, each teacher will add their own resources and ideas. We also encourage sharing with other teachers who are encountering the same challenges. Should one choose to deviate from the use of this program, please follow the appropriate steps outlined by the school administration and local conference policies when requesting a change of program. We want to encourage each teacher by saying that all of us involved in this product are currently or have at some time taught in a small school. We know how precious time can be and how important it is to take time to prepare. These materials are meant to help save time while planning. Carefully deciding which cycle and/or schedule to follow is a serious decision, determined by the students’ needs and school situation. Teachers plan for many other disciplines; however, the most important time in the day as a Christian educator is planning time to model to the students a personal relationship with our Creator, who gives us His love and the promise of salvation. May this guide help each teacher find the time to do that which is most important.