Hi Friends,
I have been busy working on daily 5 in my class. I have attempted to implement daily 5 two years in a a row, and I normally return to stations. Although I love the Sisters concept, it just never works for me However, this year I have found a way to make it work for me and my kids. Yes!!!!!!! So I wanted to share just in case anyone else has struggled with implementing the Daily 5. I only do three rotations a day, however in between each rotation is either out word study block, read aloud, or shared reading block. I teach the lessons students do the assignment, and then we go back to Daily 5 rotations. Each time I send them back they seem more focused, and when they start getting off task its usually just about time to bring them back. So, I love it, and it is working like a charm with 32 First Graders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm glad you've found a way to make Daily 5 work for YOU. This is my 2nd year using it. I think its really a great thing to find that perfect mix that works for you and your kiddos...and with 32, I imagine that's a tough thing to to!
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Hey Tanya, Thanks for your reply...I agree that you have to find what works for you. Yeah 32 is rough,,, and as we returned from winter break, they hired a new 1st grade teacher...yea!!! I am excited to have a smaller size, so much more I can do now to meet their little needs :)
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