Planning a reading small group can feel like a big task. It is incredibly important, and there are many pieces to consider, but it doesn’t have to be hard! Having a science of reading small group template at your fingertips makes everything easier!
I have been there–the end of a long day, cleaning up my small group table, getting ready for the next day, and yet dreading planning small groups. But once I started using a science of reading small group template, planning for my science of reading small groups was a breeze! You, too, can make planning your small groups a breeze!
I liked keeping everything for my reading small groups in one place–all my data, all my lessons, a book log, and more–all tucked neatly into my reading small groups binder.
One teacher who uses this tool said, ย
โI am able to keep myself on track with my groups and see their progression right in front of me.โ
I liked to keep almost everything organized by groups. Behind each group divider, I would keep a blank science of reading small group template for my lessons. Usually, I would keep several copies of them.
Over the years, I have adapted the template and changed things to include different elements or prompts. This is one pictured below is one of my favorites to have on hand. I would select a book based on what phonics skill or reading strategy my readers needed support in and then easily plan my lesson!
There are several different templates for lesson plans you can try out to find the perfect fit for you. I love the science of reading small group template that has helpful tips on what to do before, during, and after reading. It makes working through the lesson cycle very easy! If you aren’t sure where to start with your lesson structure, this is a great tool to help you know what to do step by step.
If you are looking for a reading small group tool to help you know what to teach in your group and give you examples of activities for various grade levels to be used at different times of year, you’ll love this FREE Reading Small Group Guide!
The guide is broken down into three areas: behaviors to support, phonics skills, and comprehension strategies. Furthermore, it’s broken down into grade levels and time of year: kindergarten, first grade, and second grade! Each section has practical ideas and skills that need to be targeted at that specific time of year for that grade level.
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Now, if you are ready to make Science of Reading small group planning a breeze, grab this binder and be set!
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Nora, who recently bought the binder, said,
“This has been a true game-changer for me. In 6 years, I had just as many ways of organizing small group and small group materials. Drawers and bins always get cluttered, and I only use what is on top. I was making duplicates of materials for different groups. With this binder, I have all of my materials ready to go in one place. I spend just a little time on Friday pulling materials, and I put it in the binder. Come Monday, I know who to pull and exactly what I am doing. It has made the precious time we get for small groups so much more meaningful! Thank you for such a great product; I highly recommend it!!!”
We only have so much time during the day to give powerful, effective reading instruction to our students. Letโs make it as efficient as possible. Head over to my store and grab your Science of Reading Small Group Template for lessons, and get organized now.
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