Daily 5 isn't just for early elementary students! I've been using Daily 5 in my fifth grade classroom for several weeks now and have made some keen observations. Tune in to see how Daily 5 can benefit your upper elementary students!
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Morning meetings set the pace for elementary classrooms. They can loosely follow an outline, or adhere to a strict schedule. No matter how your morning meetings are run, I have found a morning meeting activity for elementary students that works to grab attention, spark conversation, and engages kids all day!
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This trip definitely wasn't for the birds! Come along with me as I finally partake in the bird watching adventure awarded to me by the Missouri Audubon Society and my school district! In 2020 I submitted a bird watching resource I created for my students to the Missouri Audubon Society and school district. I was selected as a winner and recently traveled to Maine to watch and learn about birds!
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Students 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!
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Running 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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The secret for running a successful literacy block is simple- use the daily five! Today we are exploring why you should use the daily 5 in your classroom and the benefits this teaching strategy can bring!
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