Lessons
Sample literacy activities to use across grouping formats, including centers, for grades K-5. Provides activity ideas across phonological awareness, phonics/word study, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing.
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Instructional Materials
Sample Literacy Blocks, K-5
Examples of how to break up the literacy block across the reading components, writing, and small groups with centers for grades K-5.
Links & Websites
Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) Search Tool for Center Activities and Instructional Routines
Reading website with a database of center activities, instructional routines, teaching videos, and other materials.
Booklets
Using Student Center Activities to Differentiate Reading Instruction: A Guide for Teachers
Booklet from the Center on Instruction (COI) focused on using learning centers to differentiate reading instruction for elementary students in grades K-5.
Leadership Tools
Effective Instruction: Grouping for Instruction
Guidelines for using various grouping formats, including whole group, teacher-led small groups, partners, and cooperative groups. Includes suggestions for managing groups and a reflection activity for teachers.
Videos
Alternate Groupings
Video showing teachers using grouping formats for different instructional purposes based on data.