One of the most common questions I get from teachers is: "How do I keep the rest of the class under control while I’m teaching small groups?" If you’re trying to pour into a handful of kids at your table, but out of the corner of your eye, you see three students arguing over a marker, two more asking for help, and someone else who’s supposed to be reading… I’m walking you through what actually works to maintain classroom management while you're leading small groups in kindergarten.

In this episode I share:

1. Don’t start small groups until routines are solid
2. Teach “Ask 3 before me” early
3. Plan predictable, engaging independent work
4. Avoid pairing off-task kids together
5. Make it clear you’re not available during groups
6. Keep groups short - 10 minutes max
7. Do room checks between groups
8. Talk about issues afterward, not during

Send Zeba a voice messageRelated Episodes:

1. How to Effectively Manage Kindergarten Math Centers ~ Ep. 71
2. Building Effective Literacy Centers with the Science of Reading ~ Ep. 78
3. Teaching Problem-Solving Skills with Young Students ~ Ep. 57

Learn More:

1. Workshop: Literacy, Math, and Centers… Oh My!

Resources:

1. Kindergarten Writing Support for Beginning Writers | Small Groups
2. Kindergarten Math for the WHOLE YEAR
3. Teaching Kids to Be Independent: A Social Emotional Learning Unit

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