If you have read my book, Making the Most of Small Groups, you might already know about the flexible small groups folder I recommend making to keep track of your reading groups. It helps you organize and keep track of who is in each group and what you might focus on in teaching. There are pictures of this folder on the book’s cover and in chapter 2.
Great news! This folder is now available (already made) from Really Good Stuff . All you have to do is write each child’s name on a card and insert it in a precut strip. Everything you need is included… the strips telling what to focus on in each small group, the color-coded file folder (one color represents each small group), and the little name cards. It is a huge time-saver. Hope you like it as much as I do!
Front cover of the Flexible Reading Groups Folder from Really Good Stuff
The inside of the folder is color-coded and includes strips for what to teach at each level and name cards to show who is in that group
Debbie, just wanted you to know that I’ve been a teacher for a long time. I’ve taken the last two years off but will go back next year. I’ve just been reading Making the Most of Small Groups and love it! This is such a great, helpful tool. I’ll tell everyone about it. Thanks.
Thanks, Stacey. It is nice to get such positive feedback! Thank you for spreading the word about Making the Most of Small Groups. Stay tuned for my new book on Math Work Stations coming out in the fall.
I love the small group organizer! Is it appropriate for kindergarten?
Absolutely. If you get it, you may want to make extra copies of the strips with the reading levels and matching skills to work on. It is possible to have several groups working on the same levels but with a slightly different focus.
Thanks!
Debbie
I have made my own version, yet just about the same thing as this folder using the ideas from your book. I LOVE IT!!!!! It’s exactly the tool I needed to organize my groups and monitor reading progress in a visual, flexible grouping way! I highly recommend this organization tool!!!!
Thanks!