14. Teaching Small Groups (Virtually) with Raffaella De Martinis

Teaching small groups can be tricky, however, teaching small groups through distance learning can pose a whole new set of challenges. On today’s episode, I am chatting with a 3rd grade teacher from New Jersey who went into distance learning at the start of the pandemic (March 2020) and still has not returned to teaching in-person (now January 2021). Raffaella De Martinis will share her strategies and tips for keeping reading and writing small groups going, especially in a virtual setting. Her methods, words of encouragement, and simplicity are golden! I will also share my fangirl moment here by adding that Raffaella taught Jennifer Serravallo’s daughter and has a mention in one of her books! So cool! I hope you enjoy this informative chat with my literacy friend! Here are the questions asked in this interview: What one word describes your school year so far? How do you create small groups? How do you know what you are going to teach in your small groups each day? How do you check in with your small groups? How do you track data? Are there any other tips to share regarding small groups? Do you have any words of encouragement for teachers to find confidence and success with finishing the school year strong?   Ways to get connected with Raffaella: TpT Store: Thinking About Third Instagram: @thinking_about_third   Resources mentioned in this episode by Raffaella: Reading Goal Bookmarks Reading and Writing Strategies Post-Its Reading (Lower & Higher) Toolkits and Writing Toolkit Small Group Editable Sheets Data Keeping Google Sheets Document Reading Strategies book by Jennifer Serravallo *Amazon affiliate link* Writing Strategies book by Jennifer Serravallo *Amazon affiliate link* Jennifer Serravallo books and resources   Connect with Megan on social media: TpT Store Instagram

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Do you find yourself seeking new implementations when it comes to literacy instruction? Do you crave fresh ideas and engaging lessons to transform your students into skilled readers and writers? The Literacy Dive Podcast was created to provide educators, like you, with actionable steps and strategies to improve teaching reading and writing.  Your host, Megan Polk, is the creator and owner of The Literacy Dive, a company that creates educational, literacy curriculum that aims to close the gap and support children in reaching mastery. Being a literacy specialist and having over a decade of teaching grades K-5, Megan knows the power of collaboration and working alongside teachers and parents to provide them with the support, confidence, and resources they need to meet students where they are. Dive in each Monday as Megan and her guests unpack an element of literacy or various topics relatable to educators. Here are some topics covered in this literacy podcast: writing strategies, reading comprehension, the writing process, the science of reading, and small group instruction. Tune in on your favorite podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Amazon, and more! If you enjoy this podcast and find the content helpful, please consider leaving a rating, feedback review, and/or sharing this podcast with a friend!