Organize it!

I don't know about you, but reading groups is my favorite thing to do with my students. While it is my favorite, it has also been one of the hardest things for us to get into a routine this year! I have literally stressed myself out to the point of tears because I felt like I couldn't stay consistent with my kiddos so that they could get as much out of our reader's workshop. Well that is no longer a problem!!

This past couple of weeks I have tweaked my schedule in a big, major, AMAZING way! I had to get over the fear of splitting up reading time into different sections of our day. Our schedule in 1st grade is pretty crazy this year. We are pretty much in our rooms for about an hour and then have to leave for something like specials, lunch, recess, etc. You can see my schedule below.

 

I finally gave up on trying to fit four reading groups into a one hour time frame. With everything we needed to include (phonics, grammar, and four groups) I was basically pulling my hair out!

 

The schedule that I created above has worked out BEAUTIFULLY and I am really excited about it! I will be leaving my kiddos in January because that is when little Eliott is scheduled to make his debut so I needed to get things in place and practiced before everything else goes through major changes! I made these reading group organization labels to help with the new schedule. Head on over to my TPT store to download them for just $1.

 

 

 

 

 

Only 5 days left before Thanksgiving break! I hope everyone enjoys their week, it will be over before we know it!