Small Group Math Resources & Routines for Grades 1–5
Assess student needs, form flexible groups, teach with visual models and predictable I Do → We Do → You Do routines, and monitor progress with connected resources built for real elementary classrooms.
Choose Your Grade
1st Grade
Number sense, place value, addition and subtraction, fact fluency, word problems, early elementary systems.
2nd Grade
Place value, addition and subtraction, word problems, time and money, measurement, data, geometry.
3rd Grade
Place value, operations, multiplication and division, fractions, measurement and data, geometry, reasoning.
4th Grade
Place value, multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, measurement and data, geometry and angles.
5th Grade
Place value and powers of ten, decimals, fraction operations, whole-number operations, measurement and data, geometry.
What Do You Need Help With?
The SMS Instructional Cycle
ASSESS
Identify the specific skills students understand and where they need support.
GROUP
Create flexible groups around current instructional needs.
PLAN
Select a precise skill, visual model, and instructional objective.
TEACH
Use explicit modeling, guided practice, and structured independent application.
CHECK
Collect a short piece of evidence through observation, student work, or a quick check.
REGROUP
Continue, adjust support, or form new groups based on what students demonstrate.
Why Small Groups Can Feel Unstructured
Many teachers are handed a mix of generic worksheets and one-off activities. Without predictable I Do → We Do → You Do routines and a clear instructional focus, this can lead to:
- **Instructional Noise**: Students unsure what to focus on during the lesson.
- **Unclear Next Steps**: Planning without a clear read on what students currently understand.
- **Teacher Time Strain**: Rebuilding small group plans from scratch every week.
Without a System
Unstructured resources → Student confusion → Frequent teacher redirection → Slower progress.
With a Structured Routine
Structured instruction → Predictable routines → Clear expectations → Steady progress.
A Structured Small-Group Framework
Our grade-specific resources are built around predictable routines and structured instruction. We use visual math models, guided practice, and differentiated independent practice to support real classroom small groups.
Learn more about the framework →How the System Works
01. Small Group Framework
Grade-specific, structured small-group math routines for Grades 1–5.
See the Framework →02. Small Group System
A six-stage instructional cycle: Assess → Group → Plan → Teach → Check → Regroup.
View the System →03. Daily Math Routines
A consistent Gradual Release routine (I Do, We Do, You Do) for daily structured practice.
Explore Routines →
A Growing Resource Catalog
Our small-group framework is supported by a wide catalog of grade-specific resources — from full systems to daily routines — each built around the same structured small-group approach.
See the Full Grades 1–5 Skill Progression
A free reference showing how number sense, place value, operations, fractions, decimals, measurement, geometry, and word problems each progress from 1st through 5th grade — organized by domain, with links to teaching guides for each skill.
View the Skill Progression
Free Math Routine Sample
Get a one-week sample of our premium math resources and routines. Experience the high-structure, logic-driven system that saves teachers hours of planning.
- **Structured Student Workspace** (Predictable)
- **I Do, We Do, You Do** framework (Consistent)
- **Clear, Focused Practice** (Skill-specific)
- Complete Teacher Answer Key