49. Don’t Fall into These Reading Group Traps

Rainbow Skies for New Teachers

We have fallen victim to these common reading group traps many times! Today we wanted to share the downfalls we have made and share how you can avoid them in your classroom.
Reading groups can feel like juggling a million balls. But even though it can be difficult, they are a crucial part of the school day.
Run your reading groups more efficiently and calmly by avoiding these common mistakes:
Mistake 1: Over Complicating Activities or Choosing Rowdy Tasks
Mistake 2: Choosing Activities That Require Explicit Instruction or Supervision
Mistake 3: Lack of Preparation for Small Group Lessons
Mistake 4: Planning Activities That Require Lots of Marking
Mistake 5: Grouping Students by Levelled Readers
Don’t worry, we share what to avoid but also what you can to do to ensure successful reading groups!
If you need more help to set up your reading groups so they run like clockwork in your classroom, check out Transform your Reading Groups.
Thank you for joining us for another episode of Rainbow Skies for New Teachers.
Rainbows ahead,
Ashleigh and Alisha
Resources mentioned in this episode
Our Mini Course: Transform your Reading Groups
Blog Post: Things to Avoid when Running Reading Groups
Science of Reading Podcast Episode 21 with Sara Marye
Science of Reading Podcast Episode 29 with Malia Hollowell
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