I couldn't be more excited about this year! I am looping with my students from 1st grade to 2nd grade. One reason this excites me is because I realized last year what worked with these students and what didn't and now I am ready to begin the year with their needs in mind. 



Something that I am going to try is Reading Workshop. I have used literacy stations and done Guided Reading, but using this system not only seems more organized, but there is so much research behind each station. I am ready to dig deep into Reading Workshop. That being said here are some great blogs with Daily 5 Cafe and more that you should check out if you use this in your classroom. If you don't use this in your classroom, then this is a great place to start.

Article from Scholastic:
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top_teaching/2009/10/reading-workshop


Great Schedule:
http://www.bainbridgeclass.com/readingworkshop.htm




Awesome activities and ideas:
http://lessonplansos.blogspot.com/
Strategies:
http://www.lauracandler.com/strategies/readingworkshop.php



More ideas and places to get lessons and activities coming soon!