What is happening in Room 13?
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Daily 3 for Literacy and Math
The Daily 3 is a way of structuring the Reading and Math block so every student is independently engaged in meaningful literacy and mathematical tasks. These research based tasks are ones that will have the biggest impact on student reading, writing, and math achievement, as well as help foster children who love to read and write. Students receive explicit whole group instruction and then are given independent practice time to read and write independently while I provide focused, intense instruction to individuals and small groups of students.
When it is up and running smoothly, students will be engaged in the Daily 3, which are comprised of:
- Read to Self/Someone
- Guided Reading
- Writing
- Listen to Stories using technology
- Word Work/Phonics
One thing you’ll notice that may be a change for you is a direct decrease in the number of worksheets your child brings home. While worksheets keep students busy, they don’t really result in the high level of learning I want for your child. Instead, your child will be taught to select “Just Right Books” or books they can read, understand and are interested in, which they will read during Daily 3. They will be spending most of their time actually reading, which research supports as the number one way to improve reading. I anticipate the motivation and enjoyment of reading will skyrocket when this gift of choosing their own books is accompanied by extended practice and specific reading instruction for each individual child.
As you can see, I am excited about giving your child the opportunity to be involved in a structure that will have a positive effect on their education.
Please think of our classroom as you visit garage sales or clean your own child’s bookcase. It is my goal to make our classroom library as appealing as your favorite bookstore for browsing.
5 Math Centers
*Teacher to reteach/reinforce skills
*Using Technology to practice Math skills
***3 skill-based centers
Daily Choice Centers
Art
Dramatic Play
Sensory Bin/Fine Motor
Science
Blocks
Sand/Water Table
Music
Books/Puzzles
Computer