Mastering Guided Reading in the Classroom

Guided reading groups are so important for lower and upper elementary grades. That’s why I’m especially excited to announce my first podcast guest, Aylin Claahsen. Aylin is a certified reading specialist, literacy consultant and curriculum designer who loves sharing literacy tips. Specializing in Kindergarten-5th Grade, she can be found sharing literacy tips on her blog or social media at Learning to the Core.

Aylin has a huge passion for Guided Reading as she’s seen the impact it has on readers of all ability levels. Writing engaging passages is one way that Aylin gets to connect with students and teachers all around the world. She believes that building confidence in readers is one of the most important things teachers can do.

I know I wish I had her suggestions for how to organize groups before, during, and after they read! Whether you’re just getting started or working on middle of the year assessments, you’ll benefit from her tips and tricks! (she’ll even give fun ways to use those Target dollar spot items to spice up guided reading).

In this episode we discuss:

What guided reading is and why it’s so important
How to create leveled reading groups
Steps to maximize the effectiveness of guided reading groups
Tips for getting students involved
Strategies for teaching guided reading virtually

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Welcome to the Stellar Teacher Podcast! We believe teaching literacy is a skill. It takes a lot of time, practice, and effort to be good at it. This podcast will show you how to level up your literacy instruction and make a massive impact with your students, all while having a little fun!

Your host, Sara Marye, is a literacy specialist passionate about helping elementary teachers around the world pass on their love of reading to their students. She has over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher and school administrator. Sara has made it her mission to create high quality no-fluff resources and lesson ideas that are both meaningful and engaging for young readers.

Each week, Sara and her guests will share their knowledge, tips, and tricks so that you can feel confident in your ability to transform your students into life-long readers.

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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!