A Powerful Way to Reach Every Reader with SMALL GROUPS
WHILE keeping the SCIENCE OF READING in mind
FACT: Guided Reading can feel outdated, challenging, and overwhelming.
There are so many things to consider when it comes to reading instruction.
Not to mention, things are constantly changing.
Goodbye, Balanced Literacy…
Hello, Structured Literacy…
Whether you’ve done guided reading for years only to feel confused because of rising research…
… or if you’ve never done it and are stressed about learning how to implement small groups WHILE implementing the science of reading research…
… you are NOT alone.
Teaching small groups continues to be important and it
should be stress-free and simple.
Instead, it feels like you’re spending HOURS on TikTok and Facebook trying to learn with hardly any result.
Here's the thing...
As teachers, we want our kids to succeed as readers.
We don’t want them to be just word-callers. We want them to read for meaning. We want them to use their phonics knowledge to help them decode words. We don’t like seeing them struggle.
We want our students to read a text and enjoy it, understand it, and look forward to reading the next one.
We want to do everything we can to give them that solid foundation, and, the role of that foundation is HUGE when you’re a primary teacher.
Which is why small groups are SOOO important.
Small groups help you, as the K-2 teacher, provide an environment to nuture and establish fundamental reading skills such as phonological awareness and phonics while being able to assess and address weaknesses.
Not to mention, increase the amount of reading kids do AND up the level of their engagement, enjoyment, and excitement at having to read.
Now you may be thinking…
“Hold on, Amanda! What about everything The Science of Reading is teaching us? Are you sure small group instruction still fits? ”
Yes!
Here’s the thing… it DOESN’T have to be either/or. As teachers, we have done that for years and years. We leave something great behind to implement something “new”.
Friend, you can definitely implement BOTH structured literacy AND reading small groups. In fact, you SHOULD teach with both in mind!
It’s time we RETHINK our traditional Guided Reading instruction.
Both are needed to encourage and build reading skills. You don’t have to choose.
And before you raise a skeptical eyebrow and think, “Yeah, easy for you to say. My plate is already overflowing with things to do. I don’t need another thing to implement.”
Here's what I want you to know...
I’ve been a K-1 teacher and even a teacher of dual language who implemented small group lessons after a lot of trial-and-error deep in the details of balanced literacy.
I have turned a page in my literacy book and am shifting away from balanced literacy and am in love with structured literacy because the research is so clear.
I currently am a mama to readers at home that I’m constantly teaching, learning with, and trying things on.
I have helped thousands of teachers become comfortable with small groups in their own classrooms through my workshop, teaching resources, and in-person professional development sessions.
I know your teacher plate is always full.
But...
I also know…
You want to see your readers grow.
Chances are you’ve either thought about small groups for your class, but then promptly pushed it away because of everything you needed to learn about the science of reading research and add to an already never-ending to do list…
… or you’ve tried implementing small groups with the science of reading elements. But the kids weren’t engaged or you felt like you were floundering around trying to find your way. And let’s not overlook the 17 million hours of prep.
And even then… it never was a well-oiled machine.
What if I told you small groups don’t have to be outdated, frustrating, or challenging?
I’m a former K-2 teacher who had to teach herself how to make small group instruction align with the Science of Reading research.
So I can vouch for the fact that when you KNOW how to implement small groups, you actually SEE results AND move your readers forward.
- You’re not flying by the seat of your pants or flipping through random videos trying to put a plan together.
- You are building a STRONG reading foundation when you are doing phonics work, reading, prompting readers well, and using the data to inform your instruction.
- Your prep takes hardly any time, and you have MORE time to spend with your family instead of going down Pinterest’s rabbit holes of randomness.
- You’re in control and confident.
- You’re excited because you can see the energy in your classroom shift, the kids have solid reading roots, and they actually look forward to guided reading time.
Transform Small Groups and Implement Science of Reading research with
You'll Learn How To:
- Find the time in your schedule to fit in small groups (so you can build strong readers).
- Analyze data and organize your kids into groups based on phonics, strategies, decodable books, and leveled books (with complete confidence and ease.)
- Successfully plan a 20-minute lesson. (So you can stop floundering!)
- Assess your students’ progress with anecdotal notes and know what to analyze from those notes (so you can effectively guide your students toward growth!)
- Prepare your materials, and your space, (so your learners (and you!) enjoy the lessons.)
- Create the lesson components of a small group lesson with a decodable reader, learn how much time to spend on each component and deliver it (without feeling stressed or overwhelmed.)
- Navigate structured literacy elements in your small group lessons (so you can keep readers moving forward.)
- Save TONS of time with all the resources, tips, tutorials, AND group support (so you never have to wonder whether you’re doing it right or not!)
What’s Inside REthinking Guided Reading for K-2 Teachers
36 STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO TUTORIALS ($199 value)
Easy-to-follow, easier-to-implement video tutorials will show you how to execute everything from prepping and planning to delivering successful small group lessons.
100+ PRINTABLES ($29 value)
You’ll have every template, tool, checklist, or cheat sheet you need for EACH step. Want a schedule template or examples? You have those! Need a syllable types cheat sheet? You got it!
WORKSHOP WORKBOOK ($19 value)
7 HOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PRICELESS)
Earn 7 hours of professional development credits for this course.
BONUS: A LITERACY COACH IN YOUR BACK POCKET ($49 value)
Our Facebook Group is where you can lean on me AND like-minded teachers so you can ask questions, share your progress, and celebrate your WINS!!
BONUS: VIRTUAL GUIDED READING MINI-WORKSHOP ($23 value)
BONUS: A QUICK START GUIDE TO LAUNCHING LITERACY STATIONS E-BOOK & 9 literacy stations ($15 value)
Stop worrying about what the other students are doing! Get them started on the right path with meaningful literacy stations as you learn how to set up various stations for success! You’ll also have 9 literacy stations ready to go that you can implement right away!
At the end of this workshop, you will walk away with
Confidence in your ability to run AND assess well-organized small group lessons without wasting time or feeling frazzled!
Fresh excitement as you step into a new school year ready to launch your reading small groups with the science of reading in mind!
A renewed passion for small group instruction as you will no longer be floundering around trying to figure out what to do!
And with...
- 100+ printable pages to help you plan, prepare, and keep your small groups going strong all year!
- Ongoing and constant support and cheerleading via our Facebook group.
- A 7-hour Professional Development Certificate to document your professional development for your school or state certificate.
Here’s What You’ll Learn Inside Rethinking Guided Reading
MODULE 1: Preparing for Small Groups
Set the foundations for teaching SMALL GROUPS right
- Find time in your structured literacy schedule for your small group lessons.
- Know which tools you need, which materials your students need, and how to store it all to stay organized.
- Use the Classroom Map tool and real classroom examples to map out your classroom for the perfect space for your guided reading groups.
- Instantly double your confidence levels with the Reading Readiness Assessments Tool Kit. Get to know which skills to assess, how to assess them, and how to determine where to begin with each reader.
- Organize your groups based on phonics needs and instruction, reading skills, strategies, and more with the help of the Guided Reading Small Group planning pages and tutorials.
MODULE 2: Planning a Small Group Lesson
Keep chaos and confusion away with a well-planned SMALL GROUP lesson
- Understand and unpack each element of the 20-minute small group lesson cycle using a decodable reader.
- Use your understanding of each component/element to write effective lesson plans to help your readers.
- Discover additional elements you may want to include like alphabetic principal, phonics, high-frequency words, and syllables.
- Use the printable tools to implement and understand every element of the lesson cycle with your decodable text.
MODULE 3: Delivering a Small Group Lesson
Get ready to enjoy the small group reading experience with your learners
- Get to know how lesson delivery is with K-2 students and a decodable book.
- See a full lesson in action first hand with a kindergartener, first grader, and second grader. No fluff!
- Develop confidence in your ability to deliver a small group lesson with a decodable book.
- Use the printable guided reading prompts to make lesson delivery easy and fun for everyone.
MODULE 4: Data Tracking and Next Steps After Reading
Keep track of your students’ progress and growth without drowning in paperwork
- Understand the what, how, when, and why of data collecting during reading groups.
- See real-life assessments in action to gain first-hand insight into coaching readers.
- Identify what to do with the information from the reading form, assessments, and anecdotal notes to take the next steps.
- Use the printables and videos to get the maximum information from your assessments and help your students really progress.
ZERO RISK. 100% REward.
As a teacher, I know it feels scary to spend your money on something you haven’t seen yet. This isn’t like a trip to Target to stock up on things from the dollar spot!
Which is why your purchase is protected by my “Put Rethinking Guided Reading to the Test” Money-Back Guarantee.
If you complete all the modules and all the action steps within the program,
…and still feel Rethinking Guided Reading did NOT help you make progress with your guided reading students, all you need to do is email us and show us your completed workbook.
And we’ll refund 100% of your money, no questions asked.
But do I REALLY need to figure this whole small group thing out?
I know the last few school years have been nothing short of hard! No matter what the school year looks like next year, you can start the year off on the right foot with a solid plan to reach every reader where they are!
You don’t have time to ignore the literacy gaps that have accumulated any longer.
As a primary teacher, you are setting the reading foundation for years to come!
Hear from Paige
Hear how Rethinking Guided Reading saved time and helped Paige reach ALL of her readers.
Your Fellow Teachers Wanted to Know…
(Frequently Asked Questions)
You get INSTANT access which means you can start and finish it at YOUR convenience.
You can actually FINISH the course in FIVE hours (that’s way less than a This is Us bingefest!) and then use 2 hours to implement it to get your 7-hour Professional Development certificate!
No problem! This course is designed to teach you best practices surrounding the science of reading and reading small groups. Each lesson is carefully designed to help you implement the science of reading. Module 2 specifically covers how to implement the alphabetic principal, phonological awareness activities, and syllable types into your lessons.
Don’t worry about it at all! You have our Rethinking Guided Reading Facebook group where you can lean on me AND your fellow teachers for feedback, support, and insights!
That’s perfectly fine. The Facebook group is an additional support system for you. You DON’T need Facebook in order to take the course.
Watch the video above to see exactly how you’ll access your course and go through it!
You bet! You have a BONUS that walks you through exactly how to do this, so you’re never wondering how to keep the rest of the class engaged.
PLUS… I also share my favorite low-prep literacy stations WITH a nifty guide that includes the necessary supplies and teacher directions.
I’ve got your back!
As mama to K-2 learners AND a former K-2 teacher, I know our time is at a premium!
Which is why… Each video can be watched in 20 minutes or less (some example videos are a tad bit longer)!
You can watch a video while you are preparing dinner, sitting down after kids have been put to bed, early on a Saturday morning before the day gets started, or even listen (don’t watch!) on your commute to school!
While note-taking is important and needed, what is MOST important is that you are working through the workshop.
PLUS…
You have LIFETIME access to the material. This means you can come back to this during summer break or any time when you feel you need a refresher on how to organize guided reading sessions with ease and effectiveness.
You get LIFETIME updates to the workshop, too!
Should I ever decide to retire this program, I’ll let you know well in advance so you can download everything you need.
YES! This will be perfect for you and will arm you with the confidence you need to enjoy those guided reading sessions instead of feeling overwhelmed by them.
You’ll know exactly what to do to fit it in your schedule AND how to use different setups to make it work!
That’s great! Each purchase is for an individual teacher. If you have 5 or more teachers enrolling, contact us at [email protected] for more information.
If you’re an instructional coach or a school looking to purchase, please email me at [email protected] to discuss purchasing opportunities for your teachers.
36 STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO TUTORIALS ($199 value)
100+ PRINTABLES ($29 value)
WORKSHOP WORKBOOK ($19 value)
7 HOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PRICELESS)
BONUS: SUPPORTIVE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY ($49 value)
BONUS: VIRTUAL GUIDED READING WORKSHOP ($23 value)
BONUS: A QUICKSTART GUIDE TO LAUNCHING LITERACY STATIONS ($15 value)
Total: $363 $97
I have been in your shoes, friends. I have been knee-deep in the Balanced Literacy approach only to pause and really reflect on the latest research. After hours and hours of reading professional development books and attending trainings, I am eager to support you on your literacy journey while saving you the hassle of figuring it all out on your own.
- I have taught hundreds of teachers how to effectively implement small groups in their classrooms.
- Thousands of teachers have used my small group resources to help move their readers forward.
- Thousands of teachers can now confidently walk away from their classroom knowing they are prepared to implement small group instruction with the Science of Reading!
Whether you’ve been teaching for 30-odd years OR are a brand new teacher, Rethinking Guided Reading is for YOU if you’re a K-2 teacher who wants to:
- Learn how to use the science of reading research in your small groups to help your readers develop strong skills
- Spend less time preparing and planning lessons so you can have more time at home with your family.
- Confidently reach readers where they are and deliver targeted instruction to move them forward.
- Know exactly how to deliver a small group lesson without feeling frustrated and overwhelmed.
- See readers improve in both reading ability and confidence
- Begin the school year with a step-by-step guide to implementing small groups even if you don’t have a literacy coach (you’ll have me!) or the know-how (you’ll have Rethinking Guided Reading!).
- Work on professional development at their own pace.
This is for YOU!
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Can’t wait to see you inside, friend!
Amanda
RETHINKING GUIDED READING
36 STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO TUTORIALS ($199 value)
100+ PRINTABLES ($29 value)
WORKSHOP WORKBOOK ($19 value)
7 HOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PRICELESS)
BONUS: SUPPORTIVE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY ($49 value)
BONUS: VIRTUAL GUIDED READING WORKSHOP ($23 value)
BONUS: A QUICKSTART GUIDE TO LAUNCHING LITERACY STATIONS ($15 value)
Total: $363 $97
