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Interested in learning the benefits of small groups for literacy learning? Not sure how full group classes relate to small group classes? Want a sample plan for your small group time? This excerpt from Debbie Diller's latest book, Just small groups answers all these questions and more! The latest book in Diller's Simply Stations series, Just small groups takes you step-by-step through small groups for emerging, early, transitional, and fluent readers. It answers all your questions about small group teaching, including organization, lesson structure, and materials. Plus, you can now save 25% when you order Just small groups with code WAT25. Below is an exclusive preview of Just small groups. Why are small groups important for literacy learning? I believe we make time for what we value most. If we can articulate the importance of teaching reading in small groups, we will include this differentiated time for students more on a daily basis. The following list was c...

Teaching adjectives is so much fun! Learning all the fun new ways to describe nouns brings out children's creative side. These adjective anchor charts will help you learn what this part of speech is and how to use it correctly. They are captivating, insightful and entertaining! 1. Popcorn adjectives A popcorn lesson is a really cool way to introduce adjectives to young learners. Give them a tasty snack and ask them to describe it, taking notes as they go. Source: Chattering Abby 2. Adjectives tell us… This is one of those simple, colorful adjective anchor charts that gives kids a great reference as they read and write. Source: Teaching with Terhune 3. What is an adjective? Anchor tables for adjectives can be as simple as word lists. This breaks them down by type. Source: Firstieland 4. A word that describes a noun Map adjectives to the five senses using a table like this one. Have students help you find the examples for each category. Source: Word describing...

Teachers share what they'll miss about distance learning There is no doubt that this year of distance learning has been challenging for many of us in many ways. Let's not forget blank screens and no high-fives. But for some, dare we say, there were benefits — all-day sweatpants, uninterrupted 45-minute lunches, and the beloved mute button. But we wanted to hear from you. So we went to our WeAreTeachers Facebook page and asked you what you will miss most about distance learning. Smaller class sizes I had a class of 37 the year before the pandemic and it was so hard. I'm not looking forward to that again! -ONE. mayberry When I came back to Hybrid for three full days ago, it was a dream job. Twelve to 15 children per class, 3.5 hours per group. With an hour between cohorts. -J. city The ease of meeting wit...