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Daily 5™ Videos

Videos will be added periodically to the site featuring The Daily 5™ implementation for all grade levels. All videos are in Flash format, optimized for viewing on computers with high-speed internet access. If you are having trouble viewing a video, you can download a free Flash player for your computer here:

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Checking In - in Kindergarten (VIDEO)
A room of 5 year olds is filled with charm, but never quiet. Tess has this group check in with their choice of either work on writing or read to self. . . . More...

Choosing a Partner for Partner Reading - (VIDEO)
Regular playing cards come in handy when matching partners for Read to Someone. It's a quick and impartial way to get readers together. . . . More...

Panning Across a Class Doing Daily 5 (VIDEO)
Want to see the I chart in action with intermediate students? It gives us goosebumps every time we are in a classroom where children are independent and completely immersed in reading and writing. . . . More...

Launching Read to Self in Beth's Room (VIDEO)
One of the best forms of professional development is to watch our colleagues in action. We love being in Beth's room, because we always come away with new ideas. Now you can visit via video. . . . More...

Getting Each Student's Voice in the Discussion, Part 1 of 2 (VIDEO and DOWNLOAD)
Creating a safe and nurturing environment where everyone's voice is heard can be fostered a variety of ways. "Listen and Talk" is one of those. . . . More...

Teaching Students to Choose Partners (VIDEO)
Asking our boys and girls to choose a partner and get to work can result in mayhem. After a task analysis, we broke the process down. Now we teach the steps clearly and explicitly so boys and girls can quickly, kindly and successfully select a partner and get right to work. . . . More...

Launching Read to Self - Barometer Child (VIDEO)
If we truly want to help our students become independent, then we have to adhere to step 8, which is Stay Out of the Way. Here's why... . . . More...

Launching Read To Self - Stamina, Part II (VIDEO)
If stamina is a new word for your students, you'll want to listen in while Joan works with Christie and her students. She tells a stamina story that we use with all grade levels. We relate stamina to running, because many students have background knowledge with running, being tired, and pushing themselves to run a bit farther. . . . More...

Publishing Center With Pizazz (VIDEO)
Have you thought about adding a publishing center to your classroom? Whether you want to keep it simple or you're bursting with creativity, you'll likely be inspired by . . . More...

Organizing the Classroom Library (VIDEO)
If your library could use a makeover, but you are wondering where to begin, you may be interested in this classroom library structure we learned from our friend Lori Sabo, who is a 1-2 classroom teacher and former school librarian. . . . More...

Launching Word Work Choices (VIDEO)
Janet is introducing a new Word Work choice to some of our youngest learners It's called 'Write the Room.' Janet models use of the tools required for this word work choice - whiteboards, markers and erasers. She reminds the students to move about the room quietly and slowly, and refreshes their memories regarding how to clean up afterward. . . . More...

A Crowded Classroom: Students Discuss Seating Choices During Daily 5
This sixth grade class currently has 29 students, but since there aren't class size limits at this school, that number could increase to 32 or more. Unfortunately, the size of the room doesn't expand with each new student. Since we know that students must read voraciously in order to be strong readers. In this video we address the class size and layout issue up front... . . . More...

Book Boxes in Sixth Grade
Book boxes aren't just for primary students. Listen in as Ann Anderson shows us her sixth graders book boxes. . . . More...

Three Ways to Build in Time for Students to Choose Their Good Fit Books (VIDEO)
Once the Good Fit Book lesson has been taught and reinforced and reinforced and reinforced, students need time to put those book skills into action. Carving out time during the day for students to spend time with books, really looking at them and making decisions as to what to read next is a life skill. . . . More...

Sharing - Review Strategies Taught and Celebrate Learning
A purposeful sharing time is a powerful component of Daily 5. Here are 3 different formats for keeping interest high during this sharing time. . . . More...

Tapping Into Students History with Daily 5 and CAFE (VIDEO)
Whenever you decide to do this lesson, you'll find it is a great way to get kids thinking about what they know about Daily 5, CAFE, and gives you a wonderful way to tap into their schema. . . . More...

The Loop Continues-Reflecting on Taking a Class to the Next Grade (VIDEO)
In this video Gail chats with Cindy about looping from second to third grade. Cindy has some interesting insights for her Daily 5 Block. . . . More...

Checking In, More than a Thumbs Up (VIDEO)
There is an extra bonus in this video that we really want you to hear. We debrief this check in with Carlene who then talks about how she's refined our thumbs up/thumbs to the side, self-reflection. . . . More...

Choosing Partners: A Discussion and Norm Setting in Sixth Grade
Older students come with experience choosing a par . . . More...

Reflecting on the Launch (VIDEO)
anet and Daniel, a Literacy Coach and Kindergarten Teacher, chat with Joan and Gail about the launch of Word Work and Listen to Reading in Daniel's Kindergarten Classroom. Below is a link to a series of videos in Daniel's class. . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Launching Word Work - I Chart (VIDEO)
Word Work is one of the last Daily 5™ compon . . . More...

Troubleshooting with the Barometer Child - Adding Tools to Build Stamina (VIDEO)
The number one question teachers have when they start using the Daily 5™ is what to do about students who struggle with independent work. You know the students we're talking about - they don't seem to have the ability to stick with their Daily 5™ choice or build stamina. . . . More...

Expanding Vocabulary While Using a High Level of Accountability with an ELL Student (VIDEO)
Working with individuals to develop their vocabulary has been an ongoing and necessary practice, but has taken on a new urgency with the increasing number of students who are just beginning to acquire English. In this video, Christie works with a fourth grade student. She approaches the one-on-one conference with the usual focus on comprehension, and takes time to model a variety of vocabulary development processes and strategies that will help him reach his goal of increasing vocabulary. . . . More...

Checking In With Kindergarteners- 3 Videos in a Row (VIDEOS)
This series of three videos shows how Joan manages Daily 5 Check-ins with her kindergarten class. Each video session reveals how very young students are able to make their Daily 5 choice. Reading goals and writing targets are emphasized for individual students. . . . More...

Daily 5™ Up and Running in Two Classrooms (VIDEO)
Take a peek into two different classrooms in which . . . More...

Transitions Between Rounds of Daily 5 - Brain Breaks (VIDEO)
Transitions between Daily 5 rounds are a perfect time to have students participate in energizing Brain Breaks as well as focus lessons. Brain Breaks are used as a filler so when children are called back to the rug, it provides time for others to clean-up. They also give the brain a much needed break, thereby prolonging stamina for the next round. . . . More...

Listen and Talk Students Model and Practice Part 2 of 2
In this second of a two part series, Gail moves fr . . . More...

Kindergarten Students Check In With Their Choices With a Challenge From Joan
Checking in is so valuable that we even do it with . . . More...

Turn Listen and Talk - An Important Part of Each Lesson Part 1 of 2 (VIDEO and DOWNLOAD)
Creating a safe and nurturing environment where ev . . . More...

Daily 5 - Charting Stamina Growth Part II (Video)
n this second of a two part video, Danielle French checks in with her Kindergarten students as they reflect on their reading stamina. Yesterday they had one minute of stamina, today they had 10 minutes. The amazing improvement was directly related to the focus lesson which enabled students to get started right away. . . . More...

Another Method to Facilitate Choosing a Partner - Part II (VIDEO)
We explicitly teach how to choose a partner so stu . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Adding Choice Increases Motivation and Learning (ARTICLE and VIDEO)
After Read to Self and Work on Writing have both b . . . More...

Book Boxes, Coaching Cards, and Book Marks (VIDEO)
We were completely blown away by Carlene Bickford . . . More...

Panning Across a Class Doing Daily 5 (Video)
Want to see the I chart in live 3-D action with in . . . More...

Book Boxes - Video
Book boxes are a wonderful tool for students, allo . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Joan and Maxwell writing conference underline (VIDEO)
Joan checks in with Maxwell to see how well he is . . . More...

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. . . . More...

Daily 5 - In Between Rotations (Video)
In between each round of Daily 5 there is time fo . . . More...

Daily 5™ Sitting EEKK (Video)
There are many protocols that keep Read to Someone . . . More...

Posting Important Information - Exit Directions (VIDEO)
If your focus lessons are long and you are having . . . More...

Daily 5 - Checking In, More than a Thumbs Up (Video)
We really enjoy watching Carlene Bickford's studen . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Students Reflect on Stamina Building (VIDEO) Part I of II
In this second of a two part video, Danielle Frenc . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Limiting Word Work and Listen to Reading (VIDEO)
Because of the materials available, the number of . . . More...

Sisters on the Spot - Daily 5™ with K and 1st (VIDEO)
Karen Jensen, a principal from New York, asks the . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Coaching Cards, Book Marks, and Book Totes (VIDEO)
We were completely blown away by Carlene Bickford . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Listen and Talk Part Two (VIDEO)
In this second of a two part series, Gail moves fr . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Listen and Talk Part One (VIDEO and DOWNLOAD)
Creating a safe and nurturing environment where ev . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Word Work - Introducing Materials and Words to Practice(VIDEO)
In this lesson, Joan and Carrie introduce the stud . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Writing Conference: Short and to the Point (VIDEO)
In this video Joan meets with a Kindergarten stude . . . More...

Sisters on the Spot - Starting the Year (VIDEO)
Lynn Dubay from Durham North Carolina works with n . . . More...

Reviewing Daily 5™ when a New Student Arrives (VIDEO)
We were walking down the hall when Jenny, a fourth . . . More...

Sisters on the Spot - I'm Done (VIDEO)
Cynthia teaches second and third grades in Virgini . . . More...

Sharing at the End of Daily 5™ (VIDEO)
Sharing can be a powerful teaching time as well as . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Work Time (Video)
Have you heard the low hum of a classroom full of . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Word Work Materials - Letter Boxes (VIDEO)
Alphabet letters come in a variety of materials an . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Touring the Word Work Area (VIDEO)
As teachers, we know the two possible scenarios of . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Touring a Word Wall (VIDEO)
You may not be able tell from video, but Joan's cl . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Book Selection (VIDEO)
A cornerstone to student reading engagement is the . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Work on Writing - Word Choice (VIDEO)
This small group of writers is meeting with Gail a . . . More...

CAFE™ - Fluency- Adjust Reading Rate with a Small Group (VIDEO)
"Here is the passage. Now when I say go, read thi . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Book Boxes (VIDEO)
Book boxes, book tubs, book bins, book bags…whatev . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Modeled Writing and Heart Words (VIDEO)
Years ago we bought a professional development boo . . . More...

Check-In Daily 5™ (VIDEO)
Calling all kindergarten teachers! -- if all of yo . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Independent Work with Kindergarten (VIDEO)
We once saw a sign on a classroom door which read, . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Whole Class Independent Work (VIDEO)
What does a real live classroom really look . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Caleb Shares His Writing (VIDEO)
Wrapping up a session of Daily 5™ with a pur . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Tour Word Work Materials (VIDEO)
Many of the questions we receive about Word Work r . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Launching Word Work - I Chart (VIDEO)
Word Work is one of the last Daily 5™ compon . . . More...

Daily 5™ - An Organizational Tool (VIDEO and DOWNLOAD)
Natalie came from a school with a very structured . . . More...

Daily 5™ - What's In the Book Box? (VIDEO)
Are you wondering what goes into our student book . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Read To Someone - Book Choice (VIDEO)
Have your students ever had difficulty deciding wh . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Read to Someone - Picking A Partner (VIDEO)
Choosing a partner is a very sophisticated strateg . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Debrief Picking Partner (VIDEO)
In this video, Natalie and Joan converse about how . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Book Boxes - Changing the Books (VIDEO)
Book boxes in a classroom are a wonderful tool use . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Troubleshooting (DOWNLOAD AND VIDEO)
The number one question teachers have when they st . . . More...

Daily 5 History - What Do The Kids Remember from Last Year (VIDEO)
While Gail was in Heather's fourth grade classroom . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Read To Self, Day 2 (VIDEO)
Would you like to see what day two looks like when . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Check-In (VIDEO)
Students "check-in" before they begin each round o . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Launching Read to Self - Part III of III (VIDEO)
This video of Christie's 4th grade class shows the . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Launching Read To Self - Stamina Part II of III (VIDEO)
Stamina may be a new word for your students. If s . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Launching Read To Self - "I" Chart, Part I of III (VIDEO)
Asking the class to think about and articulate wha . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Launching Read to Self - Barometer Child Part IV (VIDEO)
One of the most critical steps when implementing . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Launching Word Work (VIDEO)
In this video, Janet introduces for some of our yo . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Word Work "I" Chart (VIDEO)
In Daniel's Kindergarten Classroom, Janet and Dani . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Listen To Reading - Reviewing the "I" Chart (VIDEO)
We all have days when our kids seem to have forgot . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Launching Word Work - Part II of II (VIDEO)
This video continues the introduction of Word Work . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Launching Word Work - Part I of II (VIDEO)
Word Work generates many questions for teachers an . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Adding Choice and Checking In (VIDEO)
After Read to Self and Work on Writing have both b . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Lesson Debrief of Check In (VIDEO)
Heather just taught the class how to check in by s . . . More...

Daily 5™ - Check In with Goal and Strategy (VIDEO)
When we first ask students to "Check In", they do . . . More...

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