Table of Contents

• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1: That Was Then, This Is Now: How the Daily 5 Has Evolved
• Chapter 2: Our Core Beliefs: The Foundations of the Daily 5
• Chapter 3: The 10 Steps to Teaching and Learning Independence
• Chapter 4: What Do You Need to Begin the Daily 5?
• Chapter 5: Launching Read to SelfaEURO"The First Daily 5
• Chapter 6: Foundation Lessons
• Chapter 7: When to Launch the Next Daily 5
• Chapter 8: The Math Daily 3
• Chapter 9: Returning to Our Core Beliefs
• Appendix A: Stamina Chart
• Appendix B: Read to Self Guide
• Appendix C: Work on Writing Guide
• Appendix D: Read to Someone Guide
• Appendix E: Listen to Reading Guide
• Appendix F: Word Work Guide
• Appendix G: Sample Guest Teacher Plans
• Appendix H: Sample Parent Letter
• Appendix I: Lesson Plans for Launching the Daily 5 and CAFE
• Bibliography

About the Author

Gail Boushey's work as a literacy coach and author is based on her classroom experiences, which range from preschool through grade six and special education. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, Child Studies and Special Education and has a Master's degree in Special Education. "I want what every teacher wants: effective teaching methods that can adapt as things change, and to lead our children to a lifetime of learning." Gail has three daughters and enjoys concerts, camping, reading, and cooking.

Joan Moser's passion for meeting each child's individual needs by discovering where they are and guiding them forward has been practiced and refined in a variety of classroom settings. She has taught kindergarten through sixth grade, special education, and is a certified Reading Resource Specialist. Joan obtained her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development and her Master's degree in Reading. When her nose isn't buried in a book and her fingers aren't flying over the keyboard writing, you will likely find her golfing, gardening, or hiking with her husband and her puppy.

Reviews

A fine 'must' for any educator's collection!"" - Midwest Book Review