The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades

The Daily Five is going to change my literacy block in my second grade classroom. I'm excited about starting a new year with fresh ideas and a structure that will allow me more one-on-one and small group time for conferencing and instruction with my students.

Where has this book been all of my teaching career? This book is such an easy read and true to its words. I didn't really think that my students would respond to the ideas in this book. Not only did they respond, they soaked it up. Never before have I had all of my students quietly engaged in meaningful reading activities. I am sharing this with my faculty. Thank you sisters!!

This book is well written and provides a great guide to setting up a functioning literacy program in the classroom while empowering students to work independently. I can't wait to use it in my classroom.

There are many great ideas in this book which I can't wait to use this fall! I especially loved the sample lessons. It is a quick read; plus, I couldn't put the book down!

This book is an excellent research for primary level reading teachers! It clearly outlines ways to support children's development and organize a literacy block.