Small group instruction is not just about the group of 3-5 students gathered in the small group meeting area.

Small group instruction is about setting up the classroom environment and structures that will support small group meetings.

What you'll gain from this episode...

• What procedures to set up for Workshop/Independent Work that supports small group instruction


• The 5 minilessons needed to set up the classroom structures to support small group instruction


• How to thoughtfully map out your small group meetings and conferences each day (with a freebie download)


• How to intentionally plan for meeting readers’ needs during small group instruction


• Tips for planning for small group guided reading


• Tips for planning small group strategy instruction

Resources mentioned in the episode:

1. FREEBIE Mapping Out Small Group Meetings and Conference Schedule Tool


2. A collection of ready to go minilessons & tools for launching readers’ workshop in the Readers Workshop Launch Mini Bundle of Reading Minilessons & Student Printables


3. Easy to use Small Group Planning Template for Guided Reading & Strategy Instruction


4. To read more about setting up small group instruction, check out the associated blog posts for this episode here, 

        Part 1 Setting up the classroom environment and structures,

        Part 2 Mapping out small groups and individual conferences, &

        Part 3 Thoughtful planning for small group instruction

Here at Literacy Treasures, I LOVE to talk about reading and writing and share with teachers all that I've learned about what it takes to build strong readers and writers. I have immersed myself in the -research of Lucy Calkins, Jennifer Serravallo, Stephanie Harvey, Debbie Miller, Carl Anderson, Gay Su Pinnell, Irene Fountas and so many others.  Every resource, strategy, tool, minilesson and teaching tip that is shared on Literacy Treasures is rooted in this research.

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