Closing Gaps With What I Need (WIN) Time

This structured daily routine makes time for personalized small-group instruction—while building independence across the classroom. One of the biggest challenges in elementary literacy instruction is meeting students at their level. Reading abilities often vary widely within the same classroom, making it essential to create opportunities for targeted support. At Ojibwa Elementary School in Macomb, Michigan, second-grade teacher Renee Sheridan builds dedicated time into each day to meet those different needs through a routine she calls WIN Time—an acronym for “What I Need” Time. YT Descriptions: For more strategies on classroom management, visit: https://www.edutopia.org/topic/classroom-management Join the Edutopia community today to get articles, videos, and more delivered via email every Wednesday—all tailored to you and your unique role: https://edut.to/3wEVHUh *Follow us here:* Official Website: https://edutopia.org  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/edutopia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edutopia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edutopia BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/edutopia.org #classroommanagement #differentiatedinstruction #ela © 2026 George Lucas Educational Foundation