Is CAFE right for me or my school?
The CAFE system is right for any school that wants to make sure they are meeting the literacy needs of all their students. With its foundation in brain research, CAFE empowers educators to teach the way the brain works best. Visible learning, differentiated instruction, one-on-one conferences, and brain compatible lessons work in any school. The literacy standards and common core requirements of every state and grade fit into CAFE.
What grade levels should use CAFE?
Kindergarten through 8th grade classrooms can benefit from the CAFE system. The basic principles remain the same. Visible learning, differentiated instruction, one-on-one conferences, and brain compatible lessons are important considerations in any grade.
Can I use CAFE without Daily 5?
Yes. Because CAFE practices are best practices in teaching, many teachers want to implement CAFE even if they don’t use Daily 5.
In classrooms that don't use Daily 5, what are students doing when teachers are conferring and working in small groups? Possibly worksheets or other assignments. For the best outcome, we recommend that students are provided with choices of authentic literacy tasks of reading and writing. We recommend Daily 5.
We have a basal/program for reading. Can I still use Daily 5 and/or CAFE?
Absolutely! Daily 5 and CAFE are both systems that help teachers reach students, differentiate for each child, use brain compatibility, and maximize learning potential. Your curriculum, as well as, school, district, state, or national standards, all can be used within Daily 5 or CAFE.