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.

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.

Guided reading groups are so important. I have always cherished this time to reach a small group of students that are grouped at the same reading level. Not to mention this gives me time to sit down and not be on my feet! I make sure to do small groups EVERY day no matter what. In …

In my imaginary, perfect dream world, I have four students in my classroom. During our reading time, I do a quick whole-group mini-lesson. Then, I spend the

The GUIDED READING PLANNER is EDITABLE (fillable PDF) and will help you plan and organize small group reading instruction or interventions. I also included a checklist that will guide and assist you with making decisions about your students. You will think about how to group them, where to begin w...

I am a K-5 Reading Specialist and this blog about teaching small group reading and reading interventions! Thank you for stopping by!

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Have effective reading small group instruction with these 9 science of reading aligned tips for elementary teachers!

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!

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Guided reading groups are one of the most complex areas of planning and instruction. I've narrowed the focus to upper elementary reading.

I also have a 3-ring binder for keeping plans and running records in.

Before ever beginning guided reading groups, you need to do the work of establishing routines and building reading stamina.  Doing these things first will help your guided reading small group activities run so much more

I have always believed the time my students and I spend at the small group table is THE most important time of our day.  If you have followed my blog for

Getting started with guided reading can seem overwhelming. These 5 simple steps break down the process and make it simple to implement guided reading.

Keep track of what you're doing in your small reading groups with this simple tip and FREEBIE to keep your organized!

Teaching phonics skills in small groups in kindergarten sounds overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! Small group instruction allows for tailored teaching, immediate feedback, and active participation. In today's post I guide you through setting up phonics groups, how to structure your time, and activities that will keep your kinders engaged in the beginning

Let's Celebrate Reading! A full breakdown of a guided reading block! Lesson ideas, reading lessons, literacy centers, literacy stations, word work activities, writing station ideas, ELA activities, listening station, phonics ideas, spelling activities, word study, and taking notes during guided reading are included!