Since I started teaching, I have always looked for the most efficient way to do things without compromising the learning of students. I have taught many programs, and I never do exactly what the manual says. I put my own twist on things while maintaining high expectations for my students. When I was introduced to the Daily 5 this year, I embraced it I loved the idea of having the consistency with centers everyday. And like everything, I have found a really good way to implement it. I realize that different things work for different teachers, so take what you want from this. And be sure to comment with any suggestions or ways you do Daily 5 in your classroom!
I have created a visual chart that shows my kids where they go. And I have them free in my store. So click the link or the picture if you would like to download my Daily 5/CAFE Posters! I just put them in colored groups. I use the colors of the rainbow in order so I know exactly which level of group I am with. I use pink, orange, yellow, green, and blue. Blue is my highest and pink is my lowest. I do this so I can remember my groups and I can easily plan activities and choose material for them.
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Emily, Your info on Daily Five is so good. May I send people your way by referring to you in my blog? Thanks, Cathe
Of course you can, Cathe! Feel free to use anything you need:) Emily
Thank you for this post, I’m new to first grade this year and the daily 5, and it’s going but not as well as I hoped, some days are great others are struggles. Thanks for sharing!
Erika
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Thank you for sharing your ideas. Right now I’m like a little sponge trying to soak up as many ideas as possible. This is my first year trying to implement the Daily 5 in my Kindergarten classroom. It’s been a bumpy ride but definitely one that will have positive effects on my readers! Keep sharing…it keeps me sane!
There are so many wonderful things happening in your room. I love the idea of getting splitters. We only have 2 computers in our room. You have moved away from one central key component of Daily 5, which is choice. Since your students are not getting to choose which Daily 5 they are going to participate in, it is more of a teacher controlled/centers classroom. I have taught first grade for several years and would encourage you to introduce choice. I’ve found that once behaviors of independence are in place, the students can totally handle the responsibility, and engagement increases even more. Thanks for sharing.