What is Multi-age?
The multi-age classroom contains Kindergarten and First Grade Students.A diversity of ages follows for extensive academic, social, and emotional growth. It establishes a cooperative learning community.
Our team of teachers have a wide variety of background and a total of over 50 years of teaching experience. Two team members have been Buffalo Creek "Teacher of the Year." All the multi-age teachers possess Early Childhood Certification. Some are ESL and bilingual certified. We truly believe that all children can learn and that we are on a journey to continue our own learning and that of the children.
Things we do
Small groups reading instruction
Computers
Open-ended literacy work stations
Bilingual and English learning
Hands-on age appropriate math activities
Art, music, and health fitness enrichment
Meaningful social studies activities
Writer's workshop
Advantages
Fosters independent learning
Students supporting students (peer mentoring)
Individualized instruction
Extended teacher/parent collaboration
Open-ended and flexible activities that help children develop to their fullest potential