183. How Do I Keep My Students Independent & Engaged While I Pull Small Groups?

Stellar Teacher Podcast: A Podcast for Upper Elementary Teachers

Mar 4 2024 • 18 mins

Even though you’re almost three-quarters of the way done with school, it doesn't mean you can’t teach your students new skills or try new things in your classroom. One thing you’ve probably been doing all year is pulling small groups. And even though you’ve done this all year, it’s still important to implement new strategies or have your students work on new skills. I get a lot of questions involving small groups, and an underrated skill students need is independence. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing four steps in helping your students become independent when pulling small groups.

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