Diving into the Daily 5

As many of you know, I will be launching the Daily 5 in my classroom this year.  I am so excited!  With getting a whole new reading curriculum this year, having mixed groups, and having different expectations for the layout of our reading block, Daily 5 will be the saving grace for my sanity! 

In addition to working on my never-ending list of things to do, I am trying to get together what I will need for Daily 5 to be ready to go!

My focus right now has been the Work on Writing materials. 

If you read my post about Classroom Must-Haves from Ikea,

you will know that I purchased this:

It is the Trofast Organizer for $39.99.

I bought some chevron fabric and foam, so my mom (master seamstress) could whip up a bench cushion.

My plan is for each drawer to be a month (I will make labels or use vinyl).

I want to have everything done & organized

Each month I will keep the same framework but vary the content to fit the month.  The framework includes making lists, journal prompts, research, and stationary. 

For making lists, I am using Second Story Window’s free list prompts. 

I created these list pages that I am sharing with you all for free!

I included primary & elementary lines, color & black/white. 

Click on the cover to download from my TPT Shop!

I wanted to create my own set of journal prompts, but at this time it wasn’t possible (so much to do… so little time). 

I found this Ebook that I bought from Scholastic awhile back.

I loved these prompts but the only down-side is that there are multiple ones on a page.  They are not on separate cards that could be easily printed.  I typed these up and added some adorable graphics and put them in monthly folders that will go into the monthly drawer. 

Unfortunately, I am unable to share these with you because of Scholastic copyright issues.  They wrote the journal prompts, not me. 

 

For research, I have purchased some flash cards at Target & Joann’s and also this great set of Life Cycle Books from a Groupon deal. 

Regular Price $80.00 Groupon Price $11.99

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