Modifying the Chaos

You’ve set your 15-minute rotation timers, grouped your students, and locked in your schedule. Now... what the heck do you actually DO during those 15 minutes? Welcome back to Part 2 of our deep dive into the self-contained small group reading block! In this episode of Modifying the Chaos, I am pulling back the curtain on my exact 3-part reading formula: an introductory activity, the book reading,...

Wondering how to keep 8 to 11 intensive support students engaged for an entire hour-long reading block without your self-contained classroom melting down? In this episode of Modifying the Chaos, I’m breaking down the exact math and schedule blueprint behind running flawless, 15-minute small group reading rotations. We’ll talk about how to use your student pre-assessment data to group kids effectiv...

In today's episode of Modifying the Chaos, we are diving deep into the Unique Learning System (ULS) and how to stop the content overload. If you've ever felt overwhelmed with the amount of resources ULS provides, we're sharing how to plan themes, handpick materials, utilize communication boards, and leverage digital tools for your self-contained room. 🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Sunday S...