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❤️ Sarah

Multi-age

In a multi-age classroom, children of different ages interact and work collaboratively, just like in real life. Fifth-grade students are elders and often have a year of experience in my classroom, so they help set the tone, behavior, and the expected academic standard for the younger students. Though the fourth graders are younger, I strive to create a mutual mentor/mentee relationship between youngers and elders with each taking on these different roles at different times. 

This multi-age approach allows me to teach and model leadership through respect, not just age. Multi-age classes provide a diverse spectrum of learners and a two-year experience that will enable teachers, students, and family members to bond, creating a stronger community and a trusted learning partnership. I believe in working cooperatively, and I emphasize collaboration over competition. When competition occurs, I strive to make it inclusive and to challenge oneself.