In Think Small! master teacher and author Debbie Diller plans and teaches various small-group lessons with students at different reading levels while the rest of the class works independently at literacy work stations. Teachers learn how to form groups, organize for small-group instruction, choose books, write lesson plans, and support student independence so they can teach more effectively in small groups with young readers. Think Small! is ideal for professional study groups or staff development programs designed to help teachers deliver more focused small group instruction. The program includes an extensive viewing guide with questions, work samples, and reproducibles for groups.

[1 DVD, 1 CD-ROM]. CD-ROM includes PDF file containing viewing guide and printable forms. Special features: "Kindergarten small-group area tour" (4 min.); "Planning and lesson overview" (13 min.).

1 dvd, 1 CD-ROM; chapters: why teach in small groups? [1:20] getting started with small groups [2:20] forming groups [7:30] supporting independence [5:00] whole to small group [13:30] pre-emergent readers [15:45] one group, one book, over two days [27:00] Goldilocks and book choice [6:00]