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About Daily 5

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 the publication of The Daily 5, our learning about each component has flourished. We continue to study our children, refine the structure, and fine-tune our teaching.

In this section, you will discover our newest thinking and refinements, tailored to specific grade level bands. We look forward to meeting your needs as you read written support documents, listen to podcasts of conversations about our learning, and view The Daily 5 in action through web video.

Choosing a Partner for Partner Reading - Part 1 (Video)
This video introduces another way for students to . . .
Parent Letter Explaining Daily 5 Translated into Spanish
We recently had the pleasure of meeting Patricia B . . .
Introducing Daily 5™ - Parent Letter (Download)
Written by Allison Behne
Research shows that children do better in school w . . .
Daily 5 - Picking a Partner- Whole Group Lesson (VIDEO)
Choosing a partner is a very sophisticated strateg . . .
Panning Across a Class Doing Daily 5 (Video)
Want to see the I chart in live 3-D action with in . . .
Book Boxes - Video
Book boxes are a wonderful tool for students, allo . . .
Daily 5™ - Joan and Maxwell writing conference underline (VIDEO)
Joan checks in with Maxwell to see how well he is . . .
Math Daily 5: Paper Practice
In this brief video, Joan explains the "Paper Prac . . .
Self-Monitoring Reading and Behavior: Conferring with Hunter (VIDEO)
In this reading conference, Beth Lawson helps Hunter make natural connections between his reading and monitoring his behavior. . . .
Daily 5 Book Study- Framing Questions Guide Daily 5 Discussion
Book studies take on many forms, from loosely wove . . .
Daily 5 - In Between Rotations (Video)
In between each round of Daily 5 there is time fo . . .
Daily 5 Sitting EEKK (Video)
There are many protocols that keep Read to Someone . . .
CAFE - Teacher Talk Cards
Teacher Talk Cards, created by Melissa Killingbeck . . .
Design - Creating and Designing Listen to Reading Space
By Trish Prentice Do your students enjoy the li . . .
CAFE - Wonderful Word Walls!
by Trish Prentice One word wall just won't fit . . .
Daily 5 - Adding Writing to Daily 5 (Video)
Carlene Bickford is a wonderful primary teacher in . . .
Sisters on the Spot - Communication and Grades
LaVerne joined us to ask the following two questio . . .
Daily 5 - Checking In, More than a Thumbs Up (Video)
We really enjoy watching Carlene Bickford's studen . . .
Daily 5 - Color Icons
There have been times that we wanted to add clear . . .
Positive Parent Conferences - Article
Parent conferences can be a joyful pleasure or cau . . .
Daily 5 - Emergent Readers Choosing Good Fit Books
I've noticed lately that my Kindergartners have no . . .
Design - Unique Chart Display
By Trish Prentice I PICK Hand Don't have an . . .
Daily 5 - Parent Letter for Good Fit Books (DOWNLOAD)
Keeping parents informed of the teaching and learn . . .
Daily 5 - Coaching Cards, Book Marks and Book Totes (VIDEO)
We were completely blown away by Carlene Bickford . . .
Movements and a Song for I Pick
This is a hoot and a holler and educational. Jenn . . .
Daily 5 - Sticking with Good Fit Books - ARTICLE by Alisha Darby
We are delighted to welcome Alisha Darby from Minn . . .
Daily 5 - Listen and Talk Part Two (VIDEO)
In this second of a two part series, Gail moves fr . . .
Daily 5 - Listen and Talk Part One (VIDEO and DOWNLOAD)
Creating a safe and nurturing environment where ev . . .
Website - Brain Breaks
One reason we like pulling students from indepen . . .
Website - Covering the Journal
Some of you are aware of our first website which w . . .
CAFE - Combining Daily 5 and CAFE (Download)
This download gives you a visual look at the first . . .
Daily 5™ - Word Work - Introducing Materials and Words to Practice(VIDEO)
In this lesson, Joan and Carrie introduce the stud . . .
Sisters on the Spot - Managing Book Boxes
We recently spent a day with Diana Muller who pose . . .
CAFE - Assessment Notebook
"The Mother of All Notebooks" was the term Joan's . . .
Daily 5 - Taking the Planned Leap to Independence
Thinking about starting Daily Five for the first t . . .
Changes to Launching Daily 5
If you read our Daily 5 book, you know that we sug . . .
Daily 5 - Checking In with Daily 5 Choices
We usually have students check-in individually wit . . .
FAQ - I will have a special education co-teacher in the fall. How would you advise going about sharing the load in the Daily 5 and truly co-teaching, while enabling her to also meet the needs of her students?
Q I will have a special education co-teac . . .
FAQ - What Kind of Materials should I be gathering for Daily 5 Work on Writing? (article)
Q What Kind of Materials should I be gathe . . .
Reviewing Daily 5™ when a New Student Arrives (VIDEO)
We were walking down the hall when Jenny, a fourth . . .
Daily 5 - Reading Duos
Ready for a new spin on book clubs and literature . . .
Sharing at the End of Daily 5™ (VIDEO)
Sharing can be a powerful teaching time as well as . . .
Daily 5 - Good Fit Books (Slideshow)
Sometimes you blow us away with the creative ways . . .
Daily 5™ - Work Time (Video)
Have you heard the low hum of a classroom full of . . .
FAQ: My kids are very independent and have lots of stamina the first two rounds of Daily 5™, but then they seem to fall apart. What should I do?
A: Our initial vision, as we began to de . . .
Daily 5™ - Word Work Materials - Letter Boxes (VIDEO)
Alphabet letters come in a variety of materials an . . .
Sisters on the Spot - Two Important Questions
Kate McLaughlin, from Fairfax, Virginia, puts us o . . .
FAQ - I'm frustrated with the Listen to Reading tapes and CDs in my classroom. Do you have any suggestions?
We had the joy of meeting Kari Butcher, Cami Ashle . . .
Daily 5™ - Touring the Word Work Area (VIDEO)
As teachers, we know the two possible scenarios of . . .
Daily 5™ - Checking in After Each Round (VIDEO)
Goal setting with children? We have a hard enough . . .
FAQ - Why would I teach my students Three Ways to Read a Book when so many of them are reading chapter books?
Most of us have a wide spectrum of readers in our . . .
Research and the Daily 5™ (DOWNLOAD)
"Is The Daily™ 5 a research-based system?" . . .
Daily 5™ - Nuances to Partner Reading - Intermediate Grades
Most of our intermediate students select and are r . . .
Daily 5™ - Good Fit Book - Bookmark (Download)
We want our students to be able to independently s . . .
Sisters on the Spot - Difficult Schedule (VIDEO)
Corin, from Long Island, New York, is asking for a . . .
Daily 5™ - Touching Base During Transitions Often Ensures Success
After the students have checked in and we've recor . . .
Daily 5™ - Touring a Word Wall (VIDEO)
You may not be able tell from video, but Joan's cl . . .
Daily 5™ - Book Selection (VIDEO)
A cornerstone to student reading engagement is the . . .
Daily 5 - Reviewing for Success
It's time for a much needed and much deserved wint . . .
Daily 5™ - Work on Writing - Word Choice (VIDEO)
This small group of writers is meeting with Gail a . . .
Daily 5™ - Parent Choice Awards (Website)
Have you been so focused on assessments, instructi . . .
Daily 5™ - Keep The Children Reading (ARTICLE)
Are you looking for something inspiring to include . . .
Daily 5™ - I Don't Know What to Write (DOWNLOAD)
"I don't know what to write about!" Do you ever h . . .
Daily 5™ - Book Boxes (VIDEO)
Book boxes, book tubs, book bins, book bags…whatev . . .
Daily 5™ - Regarding Parent Volunteers (ARTICLE)
A few things come to mind when we think of parent . . .
FAQ - What if my students have already had experience with the Daily 5™? Won't they be bored?
A Colleagues are frequently concerned abou . . .
Daily 5™ - Modeled Writing and Heart Words (VIDEO)
Years ago we bought a professional development boo . . .
Daily 5™ - A Website for Listen to Reading
Websites are such a valuable tool! We heard from m . . .
FAQ - Daily 5™ is up and going and I just got a new student. What do I do?
A We always celebrate the arrival of a new . . .
Design - Gathering Space and Focus Lessons (ARTICLE)
When creating a culture for learning and independe . . .
Daily 5™ - Listen to Reading Websites (WEBSITE)
Joan was on her way to confer with a student when . . .
Check-In Daily 5™ (VIDEO)
Calling all kindergarten teachers! -- if all of yo . . .
What Sets Daily 5™ Apart for Students (DOWNLOAD)
Daily 5™ is more than just five tasks. It i . . .
FAQ: How does my room arrangement affect The Daily 5™?
A: Our current room arrangement includes areas su . . .
CAFE™ - Check for Understanding - Partners Reading (VIDEO)
Check for Understanding is the workhorse of compre . . .
FAQ: Could I see a sample of your schedule?
A: We know that every classroom, school, . . .
Daily 5™ - Good Fit Books for Intermediate Students (ARTICLE and DOWNLOAD)
A few days after teaching the Good Fit/Shoe lesson . . .
Daily 5™ - Supporting Individuals Choosing Good Fit Books
I PICK I look the book over . . .
FAQ: I have a question about procedures during the stamina building training period of the Daily 5™.
Question from CT I just finished reading . . .
Daily 5™ - Picking Good Fit Books (ARTICLE and DOWNLOAD)
Reading "Good Fit" books is absolutely imperative . . .
How much time for building stamina? (DOWNLOAD)
One question that frequently arises as teachers be . . .
Quick Start Guide #6 - Launching Listen to Reading and Sharing (DOWNLOAD)
Featuring: Launching Listen to Read . . .
Daily 5™ - Substitute Plans (DOWNLOAD)
So many teachers love Daily 5™ but worry abo . . .
Daily 5™ - Independent Work with Kindergarten (VIDEO)
We once saw a sign on a classroom door which read, . . .
Daily 5™ - Whole Class Independent Work (VIDEO)
What does a real live classroom really look . . .
Daily 5™ - Caleb Shares His Writing (VIDEO)
Wrapping up a session of Daily 5™ with a pur . . .
Quick Start Guide #5 - Launching Word Work (DOWNLOAD)
Featuring: Launching Word Work Down . . .
Daily 5™ - Tour Word Work Materials (VIDEO)
Many of the questions we receive about Word Work r . . .
Daily 5™ - Launching Word Work - I Chart (VIDEO)
Word Work is one of the last Daily 5™ compon . . .
Daily 5™ - An Organizational Tool (VIDEO and DOWNLOAD)
Natalie came from a school with a very structured . . .
Daily 5™ - What's In the Book Box? (VIDEO)
Are you wondering what goes into our student book . . .
Daily 5™ - Quick Start Guide #4 - Launching Read To Someone (D0WNLOAD)
Featuring: Launching Read to . . .
Daily 5™ - Read To Someone - Book Choice (VIDEO)
Have your students ever had difficulty deciding wh . . .
Daily 5™ - Read to Someone - Picking A Partner (VIDEO)
Choosing a partner is a very sophisticated strateg . . .
Daily 5™ - Debrief Picking Partner (VIDEO)
In this video, Natalie and Joan converse about how . . .
Daily 5™ - Book Boxes - Changing the Books (VIDEO)
Book boxes in a classroom are a wonderful tool use . . .
Daily 5™ - Quick Start Guide #3 Work on Writing (DOWNLOAD)
This is the third in the series of Quick St . . .
Daily 5™ - Troubleshooting (DOWNLOAD AND VIDEO)
The number one question teachers have when they st . . .
Five Levels of Support for Barometer Children (DOWNLOAD)
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