Small groups don’t have to look like “reading groups.” Especially when your students aren’t ready for reading yet. You’re still building those foundational skills, and that absolutely counts as important, impactful small group work. Building off last week’s episode on supporting students who come into kindergarten without any letter or sound knowledge, today I’m sharing exactly how I structure small groups focused on teaching letter sounds before kids are actually reading.
If you’ve ever wondered what small group literacy should look like when your students are still learning the alphabet, this episode will give you tons of practical ideas and the confidence to do what works best for your kids.