The Small Grouping Tool helps teachers use child assessment data to create purposeful small groups that support differentiated instruction. With built-in recommendations and flexible customization, it makes it easier to target instruction, monitor progress, and meet the needs of every learner.
Use the Small Grouping Tool in Your Classroom
Access the Small Grouping Tool how-to guide that provides step-by-step directions on generating and customizing small groups.
Benefits of Purposeful Small Groups
- Supports differentiated instruction
- Provides intensive, targeted instruction
- Builds skill mastery and offer extensions for advanced learners
- Implement evidence-based teaching resources such as the Circle Decodable books
- Monitors and improves academic progress
- Fosters peer learning
- Creates a supportive learning environment
Features of the Small Grouping Tool
- Automatically generates small groups
- Create and adjust customized small groups
- Add notes and comments
- Links directly to English and Spanish Circle Activity Collection classroom intervention lessons that align with your curriculum
- Email English and Spanish play-based home activities from Circle Activity Collection for Families to support coordinated skill development at home
- Print or export groups as a PDF
Family Engagement Toolkit
Visit the Family Engagement Toolkit for resources that help teachers partner with families to track progress and support children’s development. The toolkit includes developmental milestone checklists, family observation and goal-setting forms, training materials, and more.
Family Engagement Professional Development
Learn about research-driven ways to build relationships with families, supporting them in tracking children’s development and connecting to play-based home activities, and hosting family events. Access the Family Engagement Professional Development courses to begin partnering with families.