The Daily Five: The Big Three (Mini Lessons to Launch Read to Self and a FREEBIE)

If you are working toward implementing The Daily Five in your classroom or if you are reviewing in preparation for next year, I would like to remind you about three important mini lessons to cover with your students during the first week (or so) of launching Read to Self.

It's important to begin Read to Self right way, because it sets the tone and the routine for all of the other components of The Daily Five.  The authors, Gail Boushey and Joan Moser, recommend the following three lessons to help get your students on the right path. 

Mini Lesson 1

Mini Lesson Two

Mini Lesson Three

Good Fit Book FREEBIE

The clip art is from KPM Doodles.

When planning for the first week of school, be sure to include The Big Three mini lessons:  Three Ways to Read a Book, Where to Sit in the Room, and How to Choose Good Fit Books.  With The Daily Five, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  Thoughtful lessons and organization during the onset will pay off over the course of the year.

If you would like to read a related post with more information about launching The Daily Five click here.

Thanks for reading.