Teaching with Jillian Starr

Perhaps one of the biggest hurdles teachers share is managing the rest of the class while teaching small groups. Whether it's struggling to build independence, managing challenging behaviors, or simply keeping students on task, the ... Read More

I'm going to be honest. I once believed every one of the following myths to be true about teaching Guided Math and running math centers. Yup! I was already overwhelmed and staying WAY past my contracted hours. The thought of ... Read More

When I taught whole group, or had every student rotate through the same centers each week, I was barely keeping my head above water. I was ALWAYS putting out fires while a line of students followed me around the classroom asking for ... Read More

I often hear teachers say that they can't teach math in small groups because they have a prescribed curriculum. I totally get that it can feel like a big obstacle. I used to see it that way too. Like a good percentage of ... Read More

When I first decided to take the plunge and teach my math curriculum in small groups, I remember one of my biggest fears was how much time it was going to take! I already had so much on my plate in the classroom that I was scared to ... Read More