Digital small groups Are you struggling to teach PK-1 digital small groups? Read here how to keep your small group instruction focused and effective! Teaching grades 3-5? Check out online small group tips here! Leading digital small groups is a new challenge for all teachers. Engaging young learners in the classroom can be challenging enough but teaching digital small groups… Read More
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The Absolute Best Activities to Teach: What Are Short Vowels
When teaching reading you may find yourself wondering: what are the short vowels? Our vowels, (a, e, i, o, and u), can be found in every English word. Vowels can occur together or separately and they make so many different sounds! Here you will learn what short vowels are when they occur in words, how to teach the short vowel… Read More
The 5 Best Strategies for Effective Small Group Instruction
Effective Small Group Instruction Effective small group instruction is a key component to student success, particularly in the early elementary years (ages 3-8). Research shows students are 66% more likely to participate in a small group setting, rather than whole group. So, why are many teachers unable to lead effective small group instruction on a daily basis? Overwhelmed with… Read More
How To Teach Short Vowel Sounds
Wondering how to teach short vowel sounds to your pre-reading students? Teaching short vowels is a daunting task. They are the foundation of all words! Vowels hide in the middle of words and with close knit sounds, students often confuse which vowel they hear! Read below for 5 tips to learn how to teach short vowel sounds! Before teaching short… Read More



