Go beyond think-pair-share with ten discussion strategies that will engage your students in meaningful paired and small group discussions.
Teaching in small groups is inevitable what knowing what and how to teach in small groups can be a big question. Come check out these tips!
FREE 5th Grade Literacy I Can Statements! Download free I Can Statements and read ideas for how to use these in your classroom.
If you feel like you never have time to complete all of your teacher tasks, you are not alone. This is a common feeling amongst teachers and because of this, teachers often get burned out very quickly. In order to avoid feeling burned out and still get all the important things done, it’s important to…
Keep track of what you're doing in your small reading groups with this simple tip and FREEBIE to keep your organized!
Can you have science of reading aligned small group lesson plans for pre-readers who are still learning the alphabet? Yes! Here’s how…
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Creating plans for reading small groups can be a daunting task. Read how I plan and prep for the year and week by week for my small group reading lessons.
In this blog post: Find ideas for how to organize your small group guided reading table, what to include in your student supplies, and download the free Science of Reading Small Groups Toolkit to set your students up for success. As you are planning for your Science of Reading small groups this year, you might […]
Small group instruction should be utilized in every classroom! I will show you my small group routines for each of my levels in kindergarten.
I am so excited about having these containers at my small group table! • There is one container for each spot, ready for the students to…
So a little while back I shared my guided reading toolbox with you. If you missed that post, click {here} or the picture below. It talks ab...
Small group instruction is an essential part of my literacy block. As a 3rd grade teacher, I typically have students who come to me with all levels of literacy needs and abilities. And while I value my whole-group 3rd grade reading curriculum, it is in differentiated, small group instruction that th
Looking for new, updated, and engaging comprehension questions for FL Wonders? With this download, you will receive the newest comprehension questions aligned to the B.E.S.T. Standards! This is also low prep, just print and go! You can use these questions in small group, whole group, as an exit ti...
Reading Strategy Groups are quick and easy and do not require a lot of work on the teacher's part. Pick your strategy, run copies, gather your students, model, guide and watch your readers blossom! The real reward is seeing your students smile when you say, "Get out your books! It's time for reading!"
Identify, sort, and classify matter into three states-solid, liquid, and gas-with this engaging, hands-on resource. Perfect for science centers, small group activities, or individual exploration, students can deepen their understanding of the states of matter by matching everyday objects to their co...
Make your guided reading planning quick and simple with these easy to follow tips. Each week your students should be meeting in a guided reading group and these tips will help you to plan those groups without wasting time!
Download these versatile and easy-to-use (and FREE) digital response sides. Flexible enough to be used with any content taught or reading passage assigned. These 4 different slides will help you provide consistent response expectations to your elementary or secondary students while keeping the rigor up! 2 Slides for Reading Response and 2 Content Slides (3-2-1, Memory Box) that will work with ANY lesson. Subscriber Exclusive! #digitallearning #readingresponse #googleclassroom
Looking for new, updated, and engaging comprehension questions for FL Wonders? With this download, you will receive the newest comprehension questions aligned to the B.E.S.T. Standards! This is also low prep, just print and go! You can use these questions in small group, whole group, as an exit ti...