5 Things to Stop Doing During Guided Reading

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I’m pretty sure it’s in every teacher’s DNA to research best teaching practices to enhance literacy skills. I also think we often forget to research what we should NOT be doing during guided reading. I’m curious if you’ve ever done this? There are so many ineffective strategies that I see other teacher’s using and that I am absolutely guilty of having used as well!

I’m going to help you identify the strategies to avoid because, to be honest, they’re incorporated into many classroom routines. We think we’re helping the student’s and in the end we are actually hindering their independence. If you embrace the strategies I’ve provided, your students will take ownership of critical reading skills on their own. After all, if we’re doing all the talking, we’re doing all the work.

In this episode about guided reading I share:

Five things you should stop doing during guided reading

How to replace those ineffective strategies
Ways to empower our students to feel confident in their reading
An important bonus tip on incorporating writing into your guided reading lesson

Wherever you are in your teaching journey, remind yourself that you don’t have to make all of these changes at once. Start with one or two and go from there! Reach out to me on Instagram @thestellarteacher and let me know which tip is helping you the most!

Resources:

Tune into my previous episode, Mastering Guided Reading in the Classroom and for Distance Learning with Aylin Claahsen

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I’m Sara, your literacy lovin’ mentor and cheerleader.

With over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher and school administrator, I understand the joys and challenges of teaching. That’s why I’m on a mission to make an impact by serving stellar upper elementary teachers just like you. Get ready, because I’m pulling out all the stops to ensure that you have the tools and confidence you need to build a literacy block that you’re proud of. One that excites you and your students while also meeting the standards. Oh yes, it’s totally possible to have both!