How can you make small group time work for you?

I answer this question in today's episode of Elevating Early Childhood.

When it comes to small group time, many preschool professionals find themselves scratching their heads.

What is it? How does it work? And is it really that important?

Well, let me tell you one thing: If done right, small group time can be highly effective and allow you to target the needs of each student!

So really, what's not to love?

If you're curious about small group time and how you can implement it in your preschool classroom, this episode is for you!

In it, I'll be answering a few questions about small group time, such as how long they should last, how you can manage them, and more!

Are you ready?

Let's dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Make small group time work for you (00:00)

Question #1: What are small groups? (00:57)

Question #2: Why are small groups so important? (01:14)

Question #3: How long should small groups last? (02:34)

Question #4: How many students should you have in each small group? (03:52)

Question #5: How many groups should you have? (04:18)

Question #6: How do you know which children to put in which group? (04:49)

Question #7: Where should you have your small group lessons? (06:58)

Question #8: When should you have small group time? (09:37)

Question #9: How do you manage small groups? (10:24)

Question #10: What types of activities should you do during small groups? (12:38)

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