Literacy groups

For K-1 students, centers are one of the most developmentally appropriate things that you can do for them. Let me give you the break down on each of my 5 centers, and how I manage them!

Small group activities to do with your students during your literacy small-groups. Free file too! I love these activities as a warm-up before I begin my small-group reading instruction.

Learn how to organize your small group guided reading table, teacher supplies, and student supplies to set your students up for success this school year. As you plan your Science of Reading small groups, it’s important to think about how to organize and set up your teacher table, and your student supplies. Learn what supplies your students need for small groups, how to set up your small group table, and grab my free science of reading small group toolkit here.

Unlock strategies for 4th and 5th grade small group reading. Explore different focuses and a six-step process to use.

I like the Word Ladder activity for phonics from the class discussion. I think this would help students learn word families, rhyming words, letter patterns, cvc words, etc. I would use this for both large and small group instruction. This could also be a fun game for students to try on their own.

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Ditch the chaos and embrace the structure with consistently planned literacy centers. "Empowerment Through Structure" digs into the why's and how's of setting up literacy centers that work. Rooted in the science of reading and packed with engaging phonics activities, this post is a must-read for first-grade teachers. Explore the power of routine in literacy learning. Click the link to delve into the benefits and methods of effective literacy centers.

Are you curious about how structured literacy can impact your reading small group instruction? Explore the best practices of reading small groups and uncover the science of reading in action. From kindergarten to second grade, learn about structured reading groups that provide targeted instruction and support for young readers. Get inspired to create engaging and effective reading small group lessons with structured literacy in mind!

These FREE literacy activities are perfect for your centers and stations. There are so many different options to choose from, and they can be used and reused each month in your reading and literacy instruction. Use them in small groups or for independent work. They are also easily differentiated for your students' needs.