2nd grade small group reading

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

Use Small Group Reading Warm Ups To Maximize Your Time At The Small Group Table: Sight Word Ideas and Activities, Fluency and Book Baskets, and Organization Ideas!

Small group time is one of my favorite times of the day! I love meeting with the kids and listening to them talk about math or reading! It used to be a real grind figuring out what I would do during that time, but once I got a system down, it really became the highlight...Read More »

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 suggest a schedule for your 90-minute literacy block that can be used in kindergarten, first, and second-grade classrooms. I break it into three parts 1) whole group phonics instruction 2) small group instruction and 3) whole group language comprehension. I explain what specific literacy skills should be taught in each part of the 90-minute block. Finally, I leave you with a FREE downloadable 90-minute literacy block planning template.

If you’re new around here, you may not know that I am ALWAYS preaching on and on about managing your time in the classroom efficiently , especially when it comes to centers. This is because I am of the firm belief that centers clear space for the best teaching you can possibly give: small group

There’s a lot of books about the Science of Reading. But which ones are the best for comprehension? Getting started? Small group?

Find out how to create a reading graphic organizers file box to save you time when planning for your reading small groups.

When I started at my new school last year, I came into a new reading program. I was used to doing almost all of my reading instruction WHOLE CLASS, but my school uses a guided reading model all the way up to 5th grade. I definitely had to rethink my reading block! I had done centers in the past, but wanted a really clear way to maximize the time and make the transitions clear for the students. Here's how I do my guided reading block! ROTATIONS We have Guided Reading/Centers Monday-Thursday…

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!"