We’re here to help you excel at it with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Our work began with one question from Gail Boushey's third-grade classroom:

How can I give students meaningful, independent learning opportunities so I can meet with them one-on-one and in small groups?"

That question led to the creation of Daily 5, a framework that reshaped literacy instruction by teaching students how to work independently with intention and joy. Then came CAFE, a system for strategy-based instruction, assessment, and conferring. These weren’t just “programs”—they were tools teachers could use to trust their instincts, honor student agency, and build classrooms that ran on purpose, not just plans.

Over the years, we've shared those tools with teachers around the world. We’ve led packed conference sessions, published six books, and sent out 891 weekly teaching tips—all while staying grounded in what matters most: empowering teachers with resources that reflect the real work of teaching.

From Daily 5 to Prepared Classroom

As research evolved and classrooms changed, we knew we had to ask ourselves the same kinds of questions we asked at the beginning:

What helps students become truly independent learners?
What helps teachers feel ready—not just managed?
What still works, and what needs to shift?

Prepared Classroom is our answer.

It’s not a replacement for Daily 5—it’s a return to the heart of it, expanded across content areas. It’s a framework that helps teachers build routines, relationships, and instructional clarity that support student ownership and deeper learning—all day long.

In a time when teachers are pulled in a dozen directions, Prepared Classroom offers focus, not more to do. It’s a way to simplify your planning, strengthen your instruction, and reconnect with the parts of teaching that matter most.

Why Teachers Trust Us

Since 2006, we’ve grown from two teachers sharing what worked in their classrooms to a team supporting educators across all 50 U.S. states and 51 countries. Our frameworks are grounded in research, proven in practice, and trusted by thousands of educators who use our tools to elevate their teaching and bring more joy to their days.

Here’s what drives us:

Built by Teachers, for Teachers

Every resource we create comes from real questions, real classrooms, and real kids. Our tools are shaped by what teachers are trying to figure out every day.

The Teacher is the Decision-Maker

We believe you know your students best. Our job is to equip you with the tools and knowledge to make the right calls in the moment—not to script your day.

No Gimmicks, No Agendas

We’re ad-free and product-neutral. If we recommend something, it’s because we use it and believe in it.

Research-Driven, Always Evolving

We’re committed to continuous learning and refining our work as the field grows. We don’t chase trends—we build what lasts.

We Meet You Where You Are

Whether you’re a new teacher finding your rhythm or a veteran refining your craft, our goal is to support your growth with tools that fit your current context.

Your Work Matters
and we’re here to help

We believe in teachers. We believe in the magic of a well-timed mini lesson, the power of a purposeful routine, and the spark that happens when a student suddenly gets it. And we believe that every teacher deserves tools that help them teach with confidence and clarity.

Teach Daily isn’t just our name—it’s our reminder.

To come back to what matters. To build classrooms that are ready for anything.

To teach with heart, and on purpose.

Thanks for being here. We’re glad to be alongside you.

Teaching is a craft,