Free 1-hour live workshop for K-2 teachers
Teaching Small Groups in K-2: How to Make Every Minute Count
Transform your small groups by doing less, not more, so your students make more progress, and you finally stop feeling rushed.
Pick the time that works for you:
Sunday, January 17 @ 7pm Central
Monday, January 18 @ 3pm Central
Wednesday, January 20 @ 7pm Central
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Presented by Alison Ryan, M.Ed.
Founder of Learning At The Primary Pond
The first live session starts in:
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Does small group time feel like a total scramble?
You sit down with your first group, and the clock starts racing.
You planned a phonics review, a new text, a comprehension chat, AND spelling practice... but you barely get through half of it. Meanwhile, kids at centers keep popping over with questions.
By the time your last group heads back to their seats, your shoulders are up by your ears, and your lowest readers still aren’t making the progress you hoped for.
Sound familiar?
Here’s the thing: it’s not your fault. Most of us were taught to cram as much as possible into every small group lesson. But more isn’t better. (I learned that the hard way!)
In this free workshop, I’ll show you the simple system I’ve used for over a decade, so you know exactly what to focus on with every group, whether they’re pre-readers, developing readers, or advanced decoders.
Spend one hour with me, and you’ll walk away with:
3 things to stop doing ASAP
Many teachers accidentally make small groups harder (and more rushed!) with these habits. Letting them go is a huge relief, and it actually helps your students make more progress.
An “if-then” system for choosing skills
Know exactly which skills to prioritize with each group, from pre-readers to fluent decoders, so you’re focusing on what matters most when time is limited.
A minute-by-minute lesson plan
My Simplified Small Group System gives you a clear, repeatable structure for every level of reader. It’s so simple, you can use it the very next day.
A sneak peek at the system
- Engage & Review
- Prep to Read
- Read & Coach
- Comprehension Conversation
- Focus Skill Practice
Plus simple ways to flex each step for the wide range of readers in your classroom.
Attend live, and you’ll also get:
1-Hour PD Certificate
Perfect for earning your professional development credits!
Automatic Giveaway Entry
Multiple teachers will win thousands of centers, small group lessons, decodable texts, and more, valued at over $180!
What teachers say about Alison’s trainings
“I’ve been to several of her virtual classes. I teach first grade, and I think they’re absolutely awesome. I have been teaching for 37 years, but every time I watch her it helps me refresh and review what we’re teaching and how all of this works together.”
Kelli G.
“I have to tell you, this was probably one of the MOST impactful and valuable PDs I’ve taken in a while. Through your whole presentation, I had specific students who came to mind... I learned so many ways to identify their issues and target them.”
Molly F.
“Love your webinars! So very helpful and not overwhelming with too much info. I always feel so excited and am successful after each webinar. Thank you so much for all that you do!”
Shona F.
Hi! I’m your host, Alison Ryan, M.Ed.
I’ve worked in education for over 20 years in a variety of roles, including classroom teacher, reading interventionist, reading specialist, and Director of Curriculum & Instruction. Along the way, I’ve earned my master’s degree in literacy leadership, become certified in Structured Literacy, received an ESL endorsement, and trained in the Orton-Gillingham method.
I’ve used the system we’ll cover in this workshop for over a decade, even in a class with students whose skills ranged from Kindergarten to 6th grade, so I know it works.
Join me, and let’s make every minute of small group count!
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Calmer, more focused small groups start next week.
Choose Sunday 1/17 @ 7pm Central, Monday 1/18 @ 3pm Central, or Wednesday 1/20 @ 7pm Central.
Can’t make it live? Register anyway to get the replay and free planning pack!
By registering for this workshop, you agree to receiving reminder emails about the workshop and other news and offers from Learning At The Primary Pond. Tip: Use your personal email address to ensure you receive our emails.
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