S5E2: Busting Small Group Myths With Dr. Julia Lindsey

In this episode of Reading Road Trip, Kate Winn is joined by Dr. Julia Lindsey to debunk common myths about small-group reading instruction. From ditching leveled texts to using data for flexible, targeted groups, this conversation highlights how small groups can be a powerful, efficient tool to support student learning, without adding hours of prep.

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Resources mentioned in the episode:

The Trees Talk by Jennifer Scott, illustrated by Carla Joseph

Small Groups, Big Results by Dr. Julia Lindsey

Reading Above the Fray by Dr. Julia Lindsey

Alphabet Embedded Mnemonics from ONlit.org

Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) Student Center Activities

Beyond Decodables Text Series (created by Dr. Julia Lindsey)