Struggling to keep your kindergarteners engaged while building strong literacy skills? Organizing an effective literacy block can feel impossible with so many moving parts—and with such short attention spans! Discover how implementing the Daily 5 framework can transform your kindergarten classroom. Learn how to build literacy skills, foster independence, and create a smooth, efficient literacy block that works!
Read MoreWanna know what I enjoy most about teaching fifth graders? Book Clubs! I know, I’m a bit of a Daily 5 junkie, but Book Clubs help me build strong relationships with my students while still teaching the content I need to cover. But choosing books for upper elementary Book Clubs can be a challenge, which is my I’m sharing my favorite books for upper elementary Book Clubs. These book recommendations are ones my students LOVE, and yours will, too!
Read MoreTransform your reading block with the Daily 5 schedule! This blog offers a comprehensive overview, complete with sample schedules from my own first-grade and fifth-grade classrooms. Discover how to make the Daily 5 framework work for any literacy block so you can boost student engagement and foster a love for reading and writing with the Daily 5 schedule.
Read MoreExplore how the Daily 5 framework can simplify literacy center planning for teachers in our latest blog post. Discover how this consistent and flexible structure reduces overwhelm, fosters student independence, and streamlines your literacy center planning. Get practical tips for implementation and access valuable resources.
Read MoreUnlock back-to-school success with our guide on implementing Daily 5 in the classroom! Learn how this structured literacy framework simplifies classroom prep, streamlines routines, and boosts student achievement from day one. Get practical tips for integrating Daily 5 components and enjoy a smoother start to the school year.
Read MoreFebruary might be a short month, but it is chock full of holidays! Valentine's Day and Groundhog Day each have thier spot on the calendar, but Black History is a month-long celebration of those who have helped shaped our nation. By incorporating Black History Month into your literacy centers, you allow students to explore American history, while still working on those fundamental skills. Today I am sharing with you seven different ways you can let students experience Black History in your literacy block and classroom all month long.
Read MoreDid you know the Daily 5 isn’t just for younger students? When I introduced the Daily 5 in fifth grade, my students loved the balance of independence and choice it gave them, which is exactly what upper elementary classrooms need. The Daily 5 in upper elementary classrooms helps cover all literacy goals while keeping students engaged, organized, and allowing me to run small groups without constant interruptions. Curious about how it works? Check out the full blog!
Read MoreStudents hate not to have choices in their Daily 5 activities. Having a handful of fun activities for students to choose from helps them feel independent and engaged. Let's talk about 5 activities you can use that your students won't hate and will ask for over and over again!
Read MoreStudents hate not to have choices in their Daily 5 activities. Having a handful of fun activities for students to choose from helps them feel independent and engaged. Let's talk about 5 activities you can use that your students won't hate and will ask for over and over again! Making efficient, easy reading stations can be a teacher's saving grace. Having easy, automatic routines that keep students engaged helps to build classroom management and efficiency.
Read MoreRunning literacy small groups can be a challenge when students interrupt. Today we are talking about some tips and tricks to level up your classroom with the Daily 5 to help your students become independent during their independent reading time.
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