When I was in the classroom, I grouped students for activities multiple times a day. The way I grouped them always depended on the learning goal. Sometimes it made sense to pair them with a partner. Other times, I wanted them working in small groups or with classmates they didn’t typically choose on their own. That’s the beauty of intentionally grouping students. It provides the flexibility to tailor the group structure to the lesson's purpose. It also helps your students develop important collaboration skills, learn to work with a diverse range of peers, and stay engaged.
