Small group reading activities 1st grade

Small group time is one of my favorite times of the day! I love meeting with the kids and listening to them talk about math or reading! It used to be a real grind figuring out what I would do during that time, but once I got a system down, it really became the highlight...Read More »

Adding some fun games for reading in the classroom schedule will instantly get your kids excited to read! These 5 fun reading games are...

I have always believed the time my students and I spend at the small group table is THE most important time of our day. If you have followed my blog for

In this post, I share how I help struggling readers using 1st grade reading intervention resources. You can also find a free guided reading resource that will help you plan for small reading groups in your elementary classroom!

I’m SO happy to announce that the Reading Warm-Ups are HERE! Woohoo!! This resource has been on my mind for over a year and I finally get to share it

In my imaginary, perfect dream world, I have four students in my classroom. During our reading time, I do a quick whole-group mini-lesson. Then, I spend the

Small group lesson plans do not have to take all weekend anymore! Find out how you can take your weekends back!

There’s a lot of books about the Science of Reading. But which ones are the best for comprehension? Getting started? Small group?

How to use Guided Reading Warm-ups: essential reading skills and strategies at your fingertips during small-group lessons.

Stop WASTING your precious guided reading group time and be ready to see what you can teach your group in one minute! Without rushing through lesson like a mad woman, see how my group flows because my lesson is well-planned, ready to go, organized, targeted to students' needs and routine. Read more on my 20+ year strategy! 1st Grade Pandamania