Mastering Small Group Instruction
from Route2Reading Hosted by Amie Burkholder
Small group instruction: where the magic happens. It's here where we get to see those long-awaited lightbulb moments. But with so many needs and so little time, it can feel overwhelming. Today, we will help you simplify your planning, chat about why small groups are so important, and give you all the tools you need to make your small group instruction successful. Why Small Groups Matter Small groups allow us to meet them where students are and provide targeted support. In fact, research supports that this time is one of the most effective ways to boost reading success. But with so much planning, what do we do? We follow a structure and this three-part framework: Warm-up with cumulative review Explicit teaching Application. Following a framework takes the guessing out of planning and ensures that your lessons are aligned with the science of reading. This framework works because it's digestible, it's consistent, it's aligned with the science of reading, it's efficient for teachers, and gives students a confident path towards reading. FULL SHOW NOTES HERE
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