How do I use the structure Daily 5 in a Kindergarten Classroom? There are so many good structures to teaching reading, if not great ways, to teach reading skills to little ones. When I was fresh out of college, I had no clue how to actually teach little ones to read. My first year in K was an eye-opener. You can read more about what is Daily 5 here. Daily 5 in a Kindergarten … [Read more...]
Daily 5 Self-Management Necklaces
Daily 5 Necklaces is the answer to how you manage free-flowing choices during Daily 5. You asked. You guys wanted to know about my idea to use self-management necklaces. This is a management tool I give my students to empower them to take ownership of their learning during the literacy structure called Daily 5, which is what we do during our reading block. What Is Daily 5? Daily 5 is a … [Read more...]
Free Flowing Choices Using a Choice Board
Let's talk about Free Flowing Choices Using a Choice Board. Picture this: a kindergarten classroom buzzing with tiny intellectuals, each armed with a choice board—a secret weapon that empowers them to unleash their creativity, make decisions, and embark on thrilling learning adventures. Welcome to the world of free-flowing activities in kindergarten! In this blog post, we'll dive into the … [Read more...]
The Daily 5 Book Study Chapter 9
Hello Daily 5 fans, we are here to cover The Daily 5 Book Study Chapter 9. Sadly this is the last chapter of the book and hence the last chapter in our book study. This chapter discusses ways to utilize parent volunteers, guests, new students, and those challenging students we all have. {Aren't those the "friends" we all worry about when we talk about using this structure!?} The Daily 5 Book … [Read more...]
The Daily 5 Second Edition Chapter 8
The Daily 5 Second Edition Chapter 8: This is THE chapter I couldn't wait to get to. I mean, if we are training our little ones to be independent during reading, why not during math as well? Math is the KEY time to practice and work. I know I personally NEED to practice math skills many times to master them. The Daily 5 Second Edition Chapter 8 Flashback to Calculus in High … [Read more...]
The Daily 5 Book Study Chapter 7
Hi, Sweet Daily 5 Loving friends. Let's get ready for the next chapter in this book study. This chapter helps guide teachers to learn when they should launch an additional choice for Daily 5. This can be scary for teachers... I get it. I have been there and I know the feeling. But remember that I have also SEEN the positive effects this program has on my classroom. The Daily 5 Things That Got … [Read more...]
The Daily 5: Chapters 5 & 6
The Daily 5: Chapters 5 & 6: Whenever you start Daily 5, you start by teaching your students HOW to read to themselves. Without the ability to read to themselves with stamina, the system does not work as strongly. "Teaching children how to read on their own for extended periods of time each day creates the self-winding learner that we want in the center of our comprehensive … [Read more...]
The Daily 5 Chapter 3 & 4
Welcome to the next step in our Daily 5 Book Study. This amazing book study is hosted by favorite gals at Freebilicious and focuses on the book The Daily 5: Second Edition {Some people have asked if this book is worth purchasing if you already have the first. My opinion is YES! And if you have never read either book, this book is complete on its own.} And if you missed last … [Read more...]
The Daily 5 Book Study
Let's get ready for The Daily 5 Book Study. Do you have your book? {If not click, or here to get it asap!} Do you have the desire to make changes to make your classroom's literacy to make your students responsible for their learning? Do you want to teach your students to read not monitor behaviors? Do you want procedures and routines in place to make your students better … [Read more...]
Summer Linky Party- Writing
This summer Freebie-lious is creating a ton of pinky parties all about topics we love, you wanta to know about, and great ideas we HAVE to share. This week we are talking all about WRITING... Writing in K is unique. And it can be challenging... and it is so rewarding when everything clicks to the student and they discover they CAN be a great writer. How do you take a child on this journey? You … [Read more...]
The Daily 5 Chapter 2
Hey ya'll! I hope you are ready for The Daily 5: Chapter 2 of this amazing book study. I loved the intro chapter, but I really loved reading all the posts from you guys about the chapter. It really brings it to life and makes it real! My Take Aways I HATE assessments and I think sometimes... a lot of the time... we over do it. We work ourselves too hard for no reason. I don't mind … [Read more...]