Guided reading lessons

Learn the ins and outs of how to teach a guided reading lesson. From prereading activities to word work to assessing students through performance assessment, you will find helpful tips and strategies to teach students how to read.

I wanted to talk with you all today about getting started with guided reading. It is that time in the school year when we all are finished assessing students and are ready to pull small groups for guided reading instruction. If you are like me, you may struggle with exactly what is the best way to

This whole guided reading beast can feel overwhelming at first. Rest assured friends, it can be conquered! We'll walk through step-by-step so you can easily

Find out the huge mistake I was making and the minor change in my mindset that lead to more effective small group instruction for students.

Find out how to create a reading graphic organizers file box to save you time when planning for your reading small groups.

Do you struggle to plan and differentiate your SMALL GROUP GUIDED READING? This was a huge problem for me until I found a great solution. Now it is as easy as pie and my favorite thing to prep! Grouping my Students Yesterday I was so excited to get something checked off of my bucket list for back to school. I actually planned out my small group guided reading units for my incoming first graders. Yes, you read that correctly. Every year the kindergarten teachers give their students the DRA or…

Guided reading with non-readers can seem pointless, but it is a must-do! See how this teacher structures her guided reading lessons with her non-readers.

Are you looking for guided reading organization tips? Today on the blog, I share how I organize my guided reading materials, schedule out my guided reading groups, as well as how I plan my guided reading lessons! Creating a guided reading schedule can feel overwhelming so I’m also giving away a free guided reading planning sheet which I use in my guided reading binder. Get your small reading groups organized today with these teaching tips.

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