Curriculum: Daily 5
Daily 5 is a literacy structure that teaches independence and gives children the skills needed to create a lifetime love of reading and writing. It consists of five tasks that are introduced individually. When introduced to each task, the children discuss what it looks like, sounds like and feels like to engage in the task independently. Then, the children work on building stamina until they are successful at being independent while doing that task. These are the five tasks:
One thing you may notice is a decrease in the number of worksheets your child brings home. Although worksheets keep students busy, they don't result in the high level of learning we want for your child.
Ask your child about Daily 5 and see what they have to say. I anticipate your child will tell you about the class stamina and how we are working toward independence, and maybe you will even hear about some of the fantastic things your child has written, read or listened to during our Daily 5 time. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Thank you for your continued support!
- Read to Self
- Work on Writing
- Read to Someone
- Listen to Reading
- Word Work
One thing you may notice is a decrease in the number of worksheets your child brings home. Although worksheets keep students busy, they don't result in the high level of learning we want for your child.
Ask your child about Daily 5 and see what they have to say. I anticipate your child will tell you about the class stamina and how we are working toward independence, and maybe you will even hear about some of the fantastic things your child has written, read or listened to during our Daily 5 time. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Thank you for your continued support!