1. Who wore it?
Start by asking “Who would wear the ballet shoes?” (continue same questions for cleats and flip flops)
Pose the question- Why do people wear different types of shoes? (for different purposes, different preferences”
Explain to the class that just like we may need different shoes for different activities, we also have different needs and preferences in the classroom.
Activity adapted from the The Daily 5 by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser

2. Making our classroom work for ALL of us!
We all have different learning styles, needs, and areas of strength.
To meet all of our needs, sometimes we will work in groups.
Groups will help us all be successful!

3. What types of groups will we have in Second Grade?
Partners
Table Group
Small Group
Whole Group

4. When will we work in groups?
Partners
Read to Someone, Math with Someone, Partner writing
Table Group
Cooperative lessons, Math problem solving, Jigsaw activities
Small Group
Literature Circles, Reading Group, Math Groups, Jigsaw activities
Whole Group
Reading Mini Lessons, Math Warm up, Writing Mini Lesson

5. How will we choose our groups?
Partners:
Elbow Buddy
Stand Up-Hand Up- Pair Up
My Choice
Mrs. Schreffler’s Choice

6. How will we choose our groups?
Table Group:
Work with the people at our table

7. Why will we work in groups?
Small Group:
Do we need more help from Mrs. Schreffler?
Do we need to work on something different?
Is this a topic that we haven’t worked on yet?
Remember, we all need different things to be successful in our classroom!

8. How will we know what to do?
My Group
My Job
My Responsibilities

9. How will we know what to do?
My Group
My Job
My Responsibilities

10. Oh no! What now? Computer Problems?
Use the computer helper cards if you forget your log in.
Ask a Buddy for help finding the program you need.
Put your name on a post-it note and stick it to the jobs board. I will help you when I am done with groups. Until then, choose another activity.

11. What do we do when we aren’t in a group with Mrs. Schreffler?
Group Assignment
Listed on the Jobs Board
Anchor Activities
Daily 5 Choice Activity (Reading)
Daily 3 Choice Activity (Math)

12. Daily 5 (Reading) Choice Activities If I need help! Mrs. Schreffler’s
Expectations

13. Daily 3 (Math)
Choice Activities
Mrs. Schreffler’s
Expectations

14. When we work in groups, we will be good SPEAKERS and LISTENERS!

15. Good Speakers… talk loud enough for others to hear.
look at their audience.
share ideas.
agree and disagree with others in a respectful way.

16. Good Listeners… look at the speaker.
turn their ears on and their mouths off while others are sharing.
think carefully about the speakers ideas.
ask questions when they don’t understand or want to learn more.

17. Group work makes our classroom work for ALL of us!