You mention ‘Strive for Five’ as a great opportunity to build vocabulary and schema. Is there a set of texts you recommend?

You want quality literature to be central to everything you do. Reading can take place during transitions, before and after break times, at the end of the day, as lesson breaks etc. Rather than a list, let's think about a 'diet' of the types and range of texts you should use

• K-2 The reading 'diet' should include LOTS of picture books. Plan for and select texts that have a purpose, or follow a similar theme to morning...