Okay, I don't know about you, but I try to change up my Daily 5 centers almost every day. I need more EASY ideas that can be at the tip of my fingers. Read to Self, Read to Someone and Listening Center are effortless and the kids know the drill. In my writing center they are usually writing in their journals or writing Thank You cards for our readers. Word Work- ugh. I love this center, but I am running out of fresh ideas that take about 10 minutes of independent work. They know my games, they know my centers, and worksheets are fine once in a while (eh hem, like today) but I don't have tons of interesting ideas on-hand, that the kids don't already know.
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Here was our day in Daily 5- very calm. I need a little excitement!
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Here was our day in Daily 5- very calm. I need a little excitement!
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| They love using these phones to hear themselves read. |
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| Using our Long Vowel books from Lakeshore - this little guy is listening to Tiny Tiger |
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| Today is Monday - Love Eric Carle! |
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| We are trying really hard to write neatly on regular notebook paper vs. dotted line paper |
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| What would I do without the Mailbox and their fun word family worksheets!? |
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| I had to level my little readers today- so I needed that 1:1 time! |
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| These posters are free in my store- download here |
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Okay, when I've had some time to think I'll try and make a meaningful comment, but for right now... I LOVE your shirt! You must tell me where you got it from! :)
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Fun in PreK-1
Yay! I bought it from a local store, but I also saw it at a Heartbreaker! Do you have those?
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"Read-Build-Write" is a staple for my class. You can keep it fresh by adding new word cards or new word-building tools (letter beads, letter magnets, letter bottle caps, play-dough, etc.) I always keep sight words at that station, and then I add some thematic or seasonal words.
ReplyDeleteMy kids can't get enough of the "I Spy" and "Write the Room" activities from A Differentiated Kindergarten. I also use her variation on "Read-Build-Write" with her letter bead centers with self-checking cards. Life savers!
One more that's always a hit is the Sight Word Power Towers and Sight Word Jenga from Teacher Tipster. I found a cheap Jenga set at a garage sale, but they also sell cheap generic versions at Target, Walmart, and most dollar stores.
Amy
Happy Teacher Heaven
Thanks for the tips and welcome to the blogging world, Amy!
DeleteI love your cute Daily 5 posters! For word work, I use a lot of the task cards from Mrs. Mabe's pack. It's $5 on TpT, but it has TONS of great ideas for ways to write and practice words. Most of them don't require much set up like Rainbow Write, Pyramid writing etc., but some of more complicated for higher lever students. Here's the link: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Word-Work-Task-Cards-Recording-Sheets#
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Becky
Compassionate Teacher
I also use Mrs. Mabe's task cards and my class loves them! I'll add in a read/write the room activity or a making words activity every other week or so, depending on our schedule. I also use word ladders with some of my higher kids--they love them!
DeleteMs. Cranfill's Class
Awesome! Thanks for sharing a great resource!
DeleteI know what you mean about trying to find new ways to do the same thing ---- and definitely something that fits in 10 minutes is not always easy. Uggghhh! We don't do Daily 5, but I am so interested in it and love reading more about it. If I find anything in my travels I'll let you know :)
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First Grade Smiles
You should do it for sure! We love it and it gives you a lot of small group time with the kids. Thanks, Melissa!
DeleteMy kiddos love my little letter charms! I switch out the words and the pipe cleaners when they get worn out! Easy and great practice!
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Kimberly Ann
Live, Laugh, I love Kindergarten
Good call! We do that with numbers, but I need to do it with letters. You rock!
DeleteI am currently going through a Daily Five Face Lift and have been searching blogs all night to try to find the best ways to organize the choices!
ReplyDeleteI *currently* use Rachelle's pack called 1-2-3 Spell With Me for my word work center. The pack includes a lot of recording sheets, but the actual word work activity uses a variety of manipulatives. My students can read and write their spelling or sight words with pens (PENS!?!?!), markers, stamps, wiki sticks, slinkies, and old cell phones (the ones with the buttons). Here's the link if you want to check it out: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/123-Spell-with-Me
I would love to know how you organize your rotations, choices, and materials!
The Frizz
The Frizz in First Grade
I love that you're getting a Face Lift! My Daily 5 needs one, too! We do 8-10 minutes at each station and their clean up and transition is all signaled by various iPhone sounds. Unlike some, we actually do all 5 (sometimes 6) daily. Thanks for the tips!
DeleteYou are always so kind and comment on my blog, so I thought I'd head over here and let you know how much I appreciate you! And you're so generous with people's giveaways, always participating. It's obvious what kind of person you are and I just wanted to let you know how nice it is to have someone so positive and kind around!
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Covered in Glitter and Glue
Aw! That was such a kind thing to say! You have no idea how much that meant to me- thank you!
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Oh, how I wish I had the answers! I have been trying Daily 5 this year. However, with our reading series, it's more like Daily 3. Ha!
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Adventures in First with Mrs. Key
Ha! I get it!
DeleteI am doing a modified Daily 5, but I don't have the kinks worked out yet. I love your blog,so cute. Where did you get the owl clipart? I am having twin grand daughters and I need the pink and purple for some of the goodies I am making for them. I am your newest follower.
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The First Grade Princess
Thanks! Pixelpaperprints! xo I'm your newest follower, too!
DeleteThank you, I am off to find them.
DeleteTerri
The First Grade Princess
You are too sweet!! And oh my word...your classroom is HUGE!!! I sooo wanna try Daily 5 but ugh I need to have time to really implement it..like next year..haha
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