If you teach reading small groups, are a reading interventionist, or reading instructional coach, you know the struggle of trying to cram detailed lesson plans into tiny boxes that barely fit your handwriting. It’s frustrating. You’re juggling multiple groups, different skill levels, and individualized goals, but your planning tools weren’t built for the complexity of your day. That’s where these lesson plan templates come in.
The “Lesson Goals” version of my Small Group and Intervention Lesson Plan Templates was created specifically for interventionists, instructional coaches, tutors, and teachers who need practical space to plan for focused and flexible instruction. These templates help streamline your planning process so you can put more energy into teaching, and less into logistics.
Why This Template Works for Busy Educators
I designed these templates to meet the everyday needs of reading small group and intervention educators. Here’s what makes this version stand out:
1. Choose Lined or Unlined Formats
Some teachers prefer structure. Others want the freedom to sketch, scribble, or visually map their ideas. That’s why I included both lined and unlined versions. Pick the one that matches your planning style or use both depending on your group’s needs.
2. Edit Your Plans in Google Slides
If you’d rather type your plans, you can use the included editable Google Slides version. You’ll find both color and black-and-white unlined templates ready for digital planning. Want that lined paper look even when typing? Use the underline formatting in Google Slides and print out your plans with ease.
3. Print-Friendly or Colorful, You Choose
Color can brighten your planning process, but sometimes you just want something printer friendly. You get both full-color and black-and-white versions so you can use what works best for your preferences and printing needs.
4. Match Your Group’s Schedule
Whether your groups meet five days a week or only two, these templates adjust to your schedule. You’ll find versions for:
- 5-day groups
- 4-day groups
- 3-day groups
- 2-day groups
No need to force your plans into a one-size-fits-all format.
5. Built-In Guidance for Thoughtful Planning
Each template includes dedicated sections for all the essentials:
- Students in group
- Grade level
- Instructional tier (1, 2, or 3)
- Reading Focus skill
- Standards
- Lesson goals
- Materials needed
- Lesson details
This structure helps you organize your thoughts and ensures no detail gets left behind.
6. Clear Layout for Easy Planning
The clean, intuitive design gives you space to write and think. You won’t waste time wrestling with formatting. Instead, you can dive right into meaningful planning that supports student growth.
What’s Included
Here’s everything you’ll receive:
- Lined and unlined printable templates in both full color and black-and-white
- Editable Google Slides templates in full color and black-and-white
- Options for 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-day lesson plans in every version
Whether you plan by hand or type everything out, this resource adapts to your workflow.
Why it Matters
Clear and thoughtful planning doesn’t just benefit you; it directly supports your students. When you can easily organize your materials, goals, and skill targets, you walk into every small group session feeling confident and focused. You’re able to meet students where they are, adjust instruction as needed, and make data-driven decisions that actually move the needle.
These templates don’t just make your job easier; they help you teach better.
Ready to Plan with Confidence?
Thousands of teachers struggle with small group planning every week. You don’t have to be one of them. Grab your copy of the Small Group and Intervention Lesson Plan Templates (Lesson Goals Version) and take the guesswork out of your daily planning.
Whether you’re printing them out to use with your favorite flair pen or typing them up for easy access, you’ll gain a tool that makes lesson planning more intentional, efficient, and focused on what matters most, your students.
You’ll save time, reduce planning stress, and stay organized all year long.
