If you're an elementary teacher, then you're probably already doing small group time, in some form, in your classroom. How much are you and your students getting done, though? That may vary! This blog post is all about how to make your reading instruction during small group time more productive. Make sure your small group space is organized, and then the next big tip is visual reminders! To learn more tips from an experienced teacher, check here!

A printable booklet showing centers expectations in the classroom.

Maintaining expectations in a small group setting as an intervention teacher can be tricky. Here's how you can do so while also giving your students voice!

When I first began to have students work in groups I gave it up immediately. Like literally, gave it up during the first activity I ever tried. As a new teacher I felt like half of the students wer…

Do you look on Pinterest for Anchor Chart ideas and give up at the thought that your Anchor Chart could never look that amazing? It actually doesn’t have to be that difficult to make an amazi…

My class behavior expectations for different settings! Easy to refer back to throughout the day when working structure changes from independent, to partners, to small groups, to whole group, and back again! :-)

Hello everyone! We were back at school today after yet another day off for rotten weather. It sure is hard to have any continuity when we are gone a day or more out of every week! Our next big unit in reading involves historical fiction book clubs. Getting fourth graders to have meaningful book discussions […]

Math Workshop Rotation Expectations

Managing Students while you are working in small groups is one of the biggest struggles that teachers have with implementing Math Workshop and Guided Math. It doesn't have to be a struggle when you set clear expectations from the get go! #mathworkshop #guidedmath #expectations #anchorchart