We don’t want them to be just word-callers. We want them to read for meaning. We want them to use their phonics knowledge to help them problem solve. We don’t like seeing them struggle.
We want our students to read a text and enjoy it, understand it, and look forward to reading the next one.
We want to do everything we can to give them that solid foundation, and, the role of that foundation is HUGE when you’re a primary teacher.
Guided reading helps you, as the K-2 teacher, to establish fundamental reading skills, improve fluency and vocabulary, and assess and address weaknesses.
Not to mention, increase the amount of reading kids do AND up the level of their engagement, enjoyment, and excitement at having to read.
Now you may be thinking…
“Hold on, Amanda! What about everything The Science of Reading is teaching us? Does Guided Reading still fit? ”
Here’s the thing… it DOESN’T have to be either/or. As teachers, we have done that for years and years. We leave something great behind to implement something “new”.
Friend, you can definitely implement BOTH. In fact, you SHOULD teach with both in mind!
Both are needed to encourage and build reading skills. You don’t have to choose.
And before you raise a skeptical eyebrow and think, “Yeah, easy for you to say. My plate is already overflowing with things to do. I don’t need another thing to implement.”
I’ve been a K-1 teacher and even a teacher of dual language who implemented guided reading lessons after a lot of trial-and-error.
I currently am a mama to K-2 readers at home that I’m constantly teaching, learning with, and trying things on.
I have helped thousands of teachers become comfortable with guided reading in their own classrooms through my workshop, teaching resources, and in-person professional development sessions.
I also know…
You want to see your readers grow.
Chances are you’ve either thought about guided reading for your class, but then promptly pushed it away because of everything you needed to learn and add to an already never-ending to-do list…
… or you’ve tried guided reading groups. But the kids weren’t engaged or there was always a kid who kept interrupting. And let’s not overlook the 17 million hours of prep.
And even then… it never was a well-oiled machine.
Easy-to-follow, easier-to-implement video tutorials will show you how to execute everything from prepping and planning using both a decodable reader and leveled reader to analyzing running records.
Earn 7 hours of professional development credits for this course.
Be set for your first week of school with these Back to School Read Alouds! You will have 7 lesson plans for your favorite books as you introduce this routine and get to know your students!
As a teacher, I know it feels scary to spend your money on something you haven’t seen yet. This isn’t like a trip to Target to stock up on things from the dollar spot!
If you complete all the modules and all the action steps within the program,
…and still feel Rethinking Guided Reading did NOT help you make progress with your guided reading students, all you need to do is email us and show us your completed workbook.
And we’ll refund 100% of your money, no questions asked.
I know the 2020 school year was one for the books! No matter what the school year looks like next year, you can start the year off on the right foot with a solid plan to reach every reader where they are!
As a primary teacher, you are setting the reading foundation for years to come!
You get INSTANT access which means you can start and finish it at YOUR convenience.
You can actually FINISH the course in FIVE hours (that’s way less than a This is Us bingefest!) and then use 2 hours to implement it to get your 7-hour Professional Development certificate!
Don’t worry about it at all! You have our Guided Reading Unpacked Facebook group where you can lean on me AND your fellow teachers for feedback, support, and insights!
That’s perfectly fine. The Facebook group is an additional support system for you. You DON’T need Facebook in order to take the course.
Watch the video above to see exactly how you’ll access your course and go through it!
Great question! This hyper-focused program on guided reading instruction gives you EVERYTHING you need to know about preparing, planning, delivering, AND assessing guided reading in ONE place.
Not only that, but it has also been created by a teacher AND has been put to the ultimate classroom test by nearly 500 of your fellow teachers.
We feel really confident that the level of support and quality of materials you get in Guided Reading Unpacked keep you from wasting time sifting through pages and pages on Pinterest and help you take action FAST!
You bet! You have a BONUS that walks you through exactly how to do this, so you’re never wondering how to keep the rest of the class engaged.
PLUS… I also share my favorite low-prep literacy stations WITH a nifty guide that includes the necessary supplies and teacher directions.
I’ve got your back!
As mama to K-2 learners AND a former K-2 teacher, I know our time is at a premium!
Which is why… Each video can be watched in 20 minutes or less (some example videos are a tad bit longer)!
You can watch a video while you are preparing dinner, sitting down after kids have been put to bed, early on a Saturday morning before the day gets started, or even listen (don’t watch!) on your commute to school!
While note-taking is important and needed, what is MOST important is that you are working through the workshop.
PLUS…
You have LIFETIME access to the material. This means you can come back to this during summer break or any time when you feel you need a refresher on how to organize guided reading sessions with ease and effectiveness.
You get LIFETIME updates to the workshop, too!
Should I ever decide to retire this program, I’ll let you know well in advance so you can download everything you need.
YES! This will be perfect for you and will arm you with the confidence you need to enjoy those guided reading sessions instead of feeling overwhelmed by them.
You’ll know exactly what to do to fit it in your schedule AND how to use different setups to make it work!
That’s great! Each purchase is for an individual teacher. If you have 5 or more teachers enrolling, contact us at schools@mrsrichardsonsclass.com for more information.
If you’re an instructional coach or a school looking to purchase, please email me at schools@mrsrichardsonsclass.com to discuss purchasing opportunities for your teachers.
25 STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO TUTORIALS ($129 value)
93 PRINTABLES ($29 value)
WORKSHOP WORKBOOK ($19 value)
7 HOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PRICELESS)
BONUS: SUPPORTIVE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY ($49 value)
BONUS: VIRTUAL GUIDED READING WORKSHOP ($23 value)
BONUS: A QUICKSTART GUIDE TO LAUNCHING LITERACY STATIONS ($15 value)
BONUS: TICKET TO WORD WORK LIVE MINI-WORKSHOP ($29 value)
BONUS: BACK TO SCHOOL READ ALOUDS ($7 value)
Total: $300 $97
I have been in your shoes, friends. I have had to figure it out on my own. I have had wonderful mentors guide me along the way as I grew in my literacy journey. I have been knee deep in the Balanced Literacy approach only to recently pause and really reflect on the latest research.
Whether you’ve been teaching for 30-odd years OR are a brand new teacher, Rethinking Guided Reading is for YOU if you’re a K-2 teacher who wants to:
Can’t wait to see you inside, friend!
25 STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO TUTORIALS ($129 value)
93 PRINTABLES ($29 value)
WORKSHOP WORKBOOK ($19 value)
7 HOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PRICELESS)
BONUS: SUPPORTIVE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY ($49 value)
BONUS: VIRTUAL GUIDED READING WORKSHOP ($23 value)
BONUS: A QUICK START GUIDE TO LAUNCHING LITERACY STATIONS ($15 value)
BONUS: TICKET TO WORD WORK LIVE MINI-WORKSHOP ($29 value)
BONUS: BACK TO SCHOOL READ ALOUDS ($7 value)
Total: $300 $97
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