Category: Small Group
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Yes! to Small Groups
Benefits of Small Group Activities Why say “yes” to small group instruction in preschool? Children benefit from small group instruction more than whole group instruction because the educator can connect with each child, and the curriculum can be individualized as needed so children can build skills. When you implement small group activities into the daily…
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3-Step Approach to Small Groups
Take a 3-step approach to small group times. Whether setting up a math or literacy experience, you will discover that children are often at different developmental levels. By using this 3 step process to implement small group experiences, you will engage all learners at their unique levels. READ: Small Group Spaces & Routines Discuss & Explore…
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Small Group Spaces & Routines
What is Small Group Instruction? In preschool, we meet children’s needs through various avenues, including small group activities, large group activities and center time or free play time. Each has a slightly different purpose. Large groups bring everyone together to establish a classroom community, greet each other, introduce new materials and review or practice social…
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Play the Spots in the Grass Small Group Math Game
The Spots in the Grass Small Group Math Game from the Going on Safari study focuses on Number Sense and Attention & Persistence skills. See our current study schedule here. Many African animals are herbivores and eat grass. Grass can easily be found in places in Africa and also in your own backyard. Print and…