One of the biggest questions I get is, “When do you start small groups?” The answer is… not right away. At the beginning of the year, my focus is on teaching routines, expectations, and independence. Students need to know how to use centers, clean up, solve simple problems, and stay engaged without needing me every minute. Small groups only work when the rest of the classroom can function independently for a few minutes. Once those routines are in place and the classroom is running smoothly, tha

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