While at Westwood Primary in Greenwood, Arkansas, I worked with teachers on getting the most from small group instruction. They are reading and studying my book, Making the Most of Small Groups. Look at what they’ve already put into place!
Hats off to Dr. Sarah Turner, Principal, and Suzy Wilson, Assistant Principal, for the amazing collection of guided reading books they’ve provided for teachers at their school. They set up their bookroom in the teachers’ lounge to make the books easy for teachers to access. This is one of the loveliest bookrooms I’ve ever seen! Don’t you agree?
Kindergarten small group alphabet work
A well-organized small group area in second grade
The word wall is easily accessed in this small group area in another second grade classroom
First grade small group teaching in our "classroom makeover" room
Small group in second grade
Teachers' lounge/book room for guided reading books
Our school was awarded a grant and we were able to purchase a $47,000 complete leveled library!! We are the only elementary school in our district to have a complete library. We turned a small room into our library and are working through your book “Making Small Goups Work” with our curriculum coach. We are also having some training on small groups from the company we purchased the library from. I for one have changed from having centers to having work stations and what a difference it has made! We are also training on guided reading. We are growing and helping our kids grow! Thanks for all your help via your books.
Thanks for sharing your story, Missie. I love to hear good news like this! I’m delighted to hear about what you are doing in your classrooms!