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Your child may not be fully utilizing their literacy potential at school. For example, if your student is in second grade, their reading class is taught at a second grade level. That means if they are reading above or below grade level, there may be gaps in their learning.
That’s where small group reading comes into play. Teachers want to “meet” students where they are; meaning work with them at their own reading levels. So typically, time is taken from each reading class to work with students at their individualized levels. This is highly effective in small groups because students work with peers, teachers, and text at a level they understand.
However, the dilemma comes in when the demands of the school district reach the classroom. Throw in standardized testing, projects, substitutes, field trips, fire drills, you name it, and suddenly students just are not getting as much small group reading time as they need. Trust me, I was the teacher struggling to fit it in; I get it!
That’s why small group tutoring is a great fit. Your child can get more of the individualized time they deserve, while working with appropriate text and other students on their level.