It is only fitting that my first real post is going to be all about the Daily 5. The Daily 5 was created by The Two Sisters; Gail Boushey and Joan Moser. "The Daily 5 is more than a management system or a curriculum framework - it is a structure that helps students develop the daily habits of reading, writing, and working independently that will lead to a lifetime of literacy independence." Since I have started structuring my classroom using the Daily 5 (about 2 1/2 years ago), I can't believe I ever structured it a different way. We are all reluctant of change. If something works, why reinvent the wheel? Well, what if something works better? When I finally decided to take the plunge and dive into the Daily 5, I soon realized I was going to have to give up a lot of control in the classroom. The day the children began to take charge of their own learning was the day I became a Daily 5 believer! Before I continue, this control did not shift over night, not even over 4 months. I have been tweaking and changing things for almost 2 years. Hard work pays off. This is the first year where I can actually say I am at a great place in my teaching and I truly believe I have created an optimal learning environment. I always give credit where credit is due and I am so glad that the Sister's system works. So thank you Sisters. The work you do continues to make me a better teacher! I have created many documents over the years that all coincide with the Daily 5. I will be posting these documents here for all that are interested. I believe that sharing and collaborating is the key to great teaching! I have benefited greatly from so many teachers out there who were willing to share their great ideas. I am here to pay it forward! Stay tuned for more about the Daily 5.
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Sunday, April 3, 2011
The Daily 5 Has Changed My Life...
It is only fitting that my first real post is going to be all about the Daily 5. The Daily 5 was created by The Two Sisters; Gail Boushey and Joan Moser. "The Daily 5 is more than a management system or a curriculum framework - it is a structure that helps students develop the daily habits of reading, writing, and working independently that will lead to a lifetime of literacy independence." Since I have started structuring my classroom using the Daily 5 (about 2 1/2 years ago), I can't believe I ever structured it a different way. We are all reluctant of change. If something works, why reinvent the wheel? Well, what if something works better? When I finally decided to take the plunge and dive into the Daily 5, I soon realized I was going to have to give up a lot of control in the classroom. The day the children began to take charge of their own learning was the day I became a Daily 5 believer! Before I continue, this control did not shift over night, not even over 4 months. I have been tweaking and changing things for almost 2 years. Hard work pays off. This is the first year where I can actually say I am at a great place in my teaching and I truly believe I have created an optimal learning environment. I always give credit where credit is due and I am so glad that the Sister's system works. So thank you Sisters. The work you do continues to make me a better teacher! I have created many documents over the years that all coincide with the Daily 5. I will be posting these documents here for all that are interested. I believe that sharing and collaborating is the key to great teaching! I have benefited greatly from so many teachers out there who were willing to share their great ideas. I am here to pay it forward! Stay tuned for more about the Daily 5.
Sara,
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Love you,
Joanne and Nancy
Sara - I am looking forward to your future postings on the D5. I am attempting to implement the D5 next year and I want to make sure I understand everything prior to the first day. :o)
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