The Beginning of Daily 5

Daily 5 is our routine for reading time.  This will eventually include read to self, read to a partner, listen to reading, work on writing, & work on words.  This week we began to build our stamina (building our muscles inside our brain, as the kids would say) to stay focused... We began with 3 min. and we've worked up to 5 min.  

I know this may not sound like a lot to you right now, but consider that we stop the time if ANYONE gets out of their space, begins to look around the room instead of the books, or yells out to someone.  They have to stay focused on the books in their basket the whole time, ignoring all noises!  It is a huge challenge! When we get to 10 min. uninterrupted, we will get to announce our success on the school wide announcements & we will begin another one of the areas! Believe it or not, we will build up to 20 minutes total at each area!  We can't wait!  (Take a peek with the pictures below!!)

UPCOMING:

• Monday, Sept. 8 - RAM of the Week begins with Adrian Romo
• Wednesday, Sept. 10 - All School Mass
• Friday, Sept. 12 - TRASH BAG Sale begins!!  Please help by selling some rolls of trash bags!

DAILY 5 in Action:

 

 

FUN FRIDAY Centers (with a special helper!!)