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[xtchr]

Hello all,
I started at an elementary school on Friday, but there's no teaching for me until next week, as far as I understand it. Today I was told about the after school classes which start in a few weeks, and which I was given the option of doing.
I've never done these before so thought I'd ask for advice.

At this stage it's all very 'maybe' because they haven't finalised numbers or grades yet, but it seems that I'll be doing;
One class of grade 1, 3 x per week (maybe at lunchtime?)
One class of grade 2, 3 x per week, and
one class of grade 3, 3 x per week.
The classes will be a minimum of 10 students, and 'maybe' a maximum of 20.

I haven't met any students yet, and have no idea about their abilities, but I'm supposed to select books for them to use, and I don't really know where to start.

Does anyone have any ideas about what might be good to use?
Also any suggestions of any suitable activities to do in class would be much appreciated.

Thanks

(I tried the search function, but it doesn't seem to be working).

[TheUrbanMyth]

[Alyallen]

I taught after school classes before at my school but I've never taught 1st and 2nd grade students at this school. I'm in the same boat as you to some degree. I will be teaching classes with the lowest level kids in the 1-6th grade and then teach 2 classes with the high level students from grades 3-6.

I plan on going to the book store and possibly getting the English time books as a base and then add in activities and songs where appropriate for the low level classes. Last year I used the book Worldlink for my 3rd and 4th graders and New Headway for my 5th and 6th graders. I'll probably stick with those books for my high level students.

Since you don't know ANY of your kids, perhaps the first week can be mainly TPR based activities with songs and conversations. Or you can give them some sort of test to determine their levels. I'd imagine either way, you'd figure out where your students are after those sort of activities.

[kat2]

I second English Time. Get the workbook, teacher's book, tapes, and textbook. I would make sure to make copies for the kids that do'nt buy the book. In my class, I have them put it all in a clear file, so its bascially their own English book. These classes are really rewarding for me, because of the small size. My only warning is just to be sure that you have a good, strong discipline program. Especially for hte younger kids. It will make everything easier.

[hubba bubba]

[xtchr]

Thanks for all the replies.

I thought I'd 'bump' this just in case anyone else wants to add anything.
I haven't made a firm decision yet, but am leaning towards English Time (and/or the flamethrower).

[nobbyken]

Is "flamethower" not the kimchi breath you have after lunchtime.

I like the idea's, and will possibly doing similar after school clubs soon.

Any other suggestions?


Thanks,
Ken