How to Create the Perfect Math and Reading Small Group Rotation Schedule
Skill Groups vs. RtI Groups First things first! Before we can dive into the nitty gritty of creating the perfect small group rotation schedule, we need to make a few distinctions. For the purposes of this post, when we refer to our small groups, we are talking about our math and reading ability small groups. […]
3 Ways to Prepare for Effective Small Group Instruction
Before you start meeting with your small groups, you need to make sure you’ve set a solid foundation that will allow you to maintain effective math and reading small group instruction. There three things you need to do- plan ahead, get organized, and maintain rigor. If you account for all three of these things, you […]
10 Things To Do with the Rest of the Class During Small Group Instruction!
There is no tip toeing around the fact that the success of your small group instruction is directly tied to the success of your students’ independence during this time. You will never be able to run an effective small group if you are constantly interrupted by a student outside the group needing help or instructions. […]
How To Organize Your Small Groups to Maximize Student Learning!
One of the main components of running effective math and reading small groups is organization. How you organize your groups is essential! Organizing your small groups doesn’t have to be overwhelming or complicated. You can create well organized small groups in just three simple steps! Step 1: Choose a Focus The first thing you need […]
How to Make Math and Reading Small Groups Happen with the Perfect Daily Schedule!
Finding Time for Small Groups We’ve been hearing it a lot lately, and I’m sure you’ve thought it too… “I don’t know how to fit it all in!!” We all want to make the use of every minute we have with our students, and yet, at the end of the day you may be scratching […]
Decimal Dash
Decimal Dash: A Decimal Game for Practice and Review Decimals are hard! They can be especially tricky for some students. The more practice and exposure we can provide our students the better! I love decimal dash because it is a low stakes, low stress game that involves movement and working together! We developed […]