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Different K teacher (long retired).  
To the question about managing a K class.  I’ll admit that 30 kids with one aide is not easy or ideal.  However, there are lots of things a teacher can do.  It’s been a while since I taught.  Here are a few ways you learn:
1.	You observe how the kids behave and react when they are in the large group (storytime, sharing, etc.) You would be surprised how much teachers learn in this atmosphere.  I would keep notes.
2.	There are many diagnostic tests available that are not machine graded “bubble tests” .  Teachers even create their own.  Believe it or not, these are tools that teachers have used for years and years—long before Common Core or NCLB.
3.	You interact with kids on an individual basis every day in some way.  And you watch, watch, watch.  You also listen, listen, listen.
4.	You may have the aide read a story or supervise centers while you work with kids one on one or in small groups.  
5.	You can learn a lot about the child’s social skills by paying attention at recess.
6.	I used to keep notes on each child—especially when I would see something that concerned me.  This is in addition to samples of work and tests, etc.
7.	A teacher can learn a lot about a child by having them draw and tell a story.  
8.	The one thing good about being a K teacher is that it doesn’t take long to “grade” work.  But, you do learn a lot from looking at what the child does-or does not-produce.

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