Reading groups

Find out the huge mistake I was making and the minor change in my mindset that lead to more effective small group instruction for students.

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

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

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!"

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…

Are you looking for guided reading organization tips? Today on the blog, I share how I organize my guided reading materials, schedule out my guided reading groups, as well as how I plan my guided reading lessons! Creating a guided reading schedule can feel overwhelming so I’m also giving away a free guided reading planning sheet which I use in my guided reading binder. Get your small reading groups organized today with these teaching tips.

Need help getting organized for small groups? Learn how easy it is to set up and use a small group reading binder.

Small group lesson plans do not have to take all weekend anymore! Find out how you can take your weekends back!

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