In this video, I’m letting you “watch me teach” with a sample small group decoding lesson. I walk you through what it can look like when I’m working with a small group on targeted decoding skills—how I structure the time, what I’m listening for as students read, and how I keep it practical and doable in a real elementary classroom. If you’ve ever wondered what a decoding-focused small group can sound like in the moment, this is meant to be a helpful peek into my teacher brain. My goal with sharing a sample lesson like this is to give you something you can actually take and try—whether you’re a brand new teacher, switching grade levels, or just wanting to tighten up your literacy routines. I also ask you to tell me in the comments if you want more lessons like this on my channel (and what kinds!), because I’m always happy to share more of the real, day-to-day teaching side of my week. And if you want to follow along with more classroom tips and behind-the-scenes life, you can find me on Instagram @mrs_katie_in_elementary.