Small Group Instruction
Are you constantly interrupted
during small groups?
Not sure what to do,
or how to plan the best leveled instruction?
Need support collecting and using data?
This guide is for YOU!
7 Low-Prep, Fun Winter Classroom Activities to Engage Kids Hit a teaching slump? Use these 7 low-prep fun winter classroom activities to put some life back into your classroom! Winter is a hard time for teaching. The holidays are over and you’re in the thick of day-to-day life in the classroom. It’s often darker outside and if you live where… Read More
Looking to improve your classroom special education? Maybe you’re a classroom teacher looking how to better support your students with IEPs (individualized learning plans), or, maybe you’re a case manager seeking out strategies to provide more push-in inclusive services in the regular education classroom environment. These strategies are also helpful for those who are working in a self-contained or specialty… Read More
FLOSS Rule Are you stressed about teaching the FLOSS rule? Do you even know what the FLOSS rule is? Spoiler alert: I didn’t! I opened up my curriculum and my eyes popped – what is this rule?! I had to find out more. After lots of research, reading, trial and error I have discovered the 15 easiest activities to… Read More
Hybrid Learning Are you a teacher or parent wondering what is hybrid learning? With so many different hybrid teaching models it is easy to become overwhelmed! Read here to learn all about what hybrid learning is and some best practices you can use as a teacher or parent to make the best online learning experience for your child! What Is… Read More
Consonant Digraphs Small groups are a great way to teach consonant digraphs but do you find your students are not engaging or are not understanding the concept? First, make sure you have a strong understanding of consonant digraphs and their purpose in the English language then, use these simple and fun games and activities to support your students learning of… Read More
Struggling Readers Are you unsure how to help your struggling readers? You’ve done every trick up your sleeve and still your readers are struggling to make the connection. Reading is complex. Transferring the knowledge of spoken word to written word is challenging. It’s learning a new language, a new code. Reading is part instruction, part developmental. With direct, explicit, consistent… Read More
How to Teach Sight Words Are you wondering how to teach sight words? You’re in the right place! Through small group instruction, you can effectively teach sight words and make it fun for kids! You’ll also find out how to weave trick word practice throughout your day, so your students are constantly practicing and memorizing their sight words. … Read More
Classroom Management During Small Group Instruction Are you struggling with classroom management during small group instruction? Teaching is small groups is critical for student success but how the heck are you supposed to keep 15-20 children busy, independently so you can focus on the 5 students at your table? It seems impossible! I hear you. I’ve been you…. Read More
The Importance of Nonsense Words & How to Teach Them! Are you using nonsense words in your phonics instruction? If not, you’re missing a big piece of the puzzle to support your students reading! These silly words should be a daily part of your phonics instruction. They are an important piece of the puzzle to help students read fluently. … Read More
5 Quick and Easy Ways to Differentiate Instruction Every teacher wants to be able to differentiate instruction easily and effectively. Each kid in a classroom has their own learning style, their own strengths and weaknesses, and requires their own curriculum. How can teachers possibly provide individualized, differentiated instruction to a class of 15, 20 or even 30 students? Read… Read More
