How to Combine Lessons in a Split Grade Classroom

Send a text In this episode, PattI dives into the “efficiency mindset” — a powerful approach to simplify split-grade teaching. Instead of planning two separate lessons, learn how to teach one lesson with differentiated outputs that meet both grades’ expectations. Key Takeaways: The mindset shift: one lesson, different outputs How to find overlapping skills in your curriculum Examples across math, language, science, and social studies Why this approach saves time and strengthens learning How unified lessons build a stronger classroom community Tuck these in your teacher pocket: Compare curriculum expectations for both grades, highlight shared skills (verbs like analyze, describe, explain ), and design one shared teaching point with two scaled outputs. Remember to Subscribe for more insights on how to navigate the complexities of teaching with efficiency and impact. Share your experiences and strategies in the comments to join the conversation with fellow educators. To find our highly effective, time-saving resources Check out the Ignited Teaching Membership that gives you access to hundreds of downloadable lessons on demand! https://madlylearning.com/sp/ignitedteaching/ Checkout our Madly Learning Store at www.madlylearning.com/store Checkout our Teachers Pay Teachers store Join our FREE Facebook community for teachers here: https://bit.ly/IYT-FB