Student learning is no accident!
I’m always on the lookout for a handy student group work strategy. This one, Clock Partners, is one of my favorites! Sometimes when you prepare for group work, you stay up too late the night before making sure everyone has just the right partner. Have you been there? I have! And, honestly, even if it goes well- it leaves me… Read More
Sometimes we all just need a classroom reset. Do you want your students to behave or do you want more than that? If you spend all day managing behaviors, you are EXHAUSTED by 3:00. I know!!! I’ve been there. It takes so much mental energy, so much executive functioning to anticipate every fire that might start- and to put out… Read More
I used to cringe watching students stuff papers into their folders to be lost in the locker abyss… after I had spent so much time thoughtfully providing feedback on their work!! I spend so much time writing thoughtful questions about their math thinking and comments aimed at pushing their scientific curiosity… It was killing me to know that none of… Read More
One of my biggest take aways from a New Teacher Center Mentor Academy last year was, “the ones who are doing the talking are doing the learning.” The focus of that academy was Coaching for Equity, and we spent time thinking about Conditions that Support Students with Exceptionalities. Early on in that academy, one of my amazing colleagues suggested that… Read More
For the last two years I have been welcomed into many classrooms as a coach, or as my favorite mentor Jan so accurately describes: a thought partner. When she used that language two years ago during our first New Teacher Center Mentor Academy, I had no idea just how connected I would feel to that phrase today. I have partnered… Read More
Dear Teachers, This morning I reflected once again, on the important roles we all play in the lives of so many children. This past week was an emotional roller coaster for so many of us. Glued to the news, many of us saw images and scenes play out that seemed more like clips from a film (set anywhere but here)… Read More
Looking for a way to help kids chronicle this experience? Free until my next email goes out;)
Game changer! Works for @zoom, #googlemeet or any other video conference! Not sure who created this image, but thank you from the bottom of my overwhelmed, hot mess #homeschoolingwhileteaching heart ❤️!
Who else needed this #teacherhack? Tag your virtual teacherbestie!
Plans for the week ahead!Are you part of the Write Solutions Community yet?? If you are, I hope you liked this morning’s FREEBIE! If you’re not, follow the link in the comments to get your free Pandemic Digital Journaling activity! And watch your inbox for the next FREEBIE!
Can we be honest about this teaching from home while parenting thing for a minute?
Yes, I can capture beautiful moments with my phone. I am staying up way too late prepping like a first year preschool teacher to try to keep my guys engaged while I “teach” middle schoolers through my computer. (And BTW, preschool teachers- you ROCK!!!) But there are also some REALLY ridiculous moments too.
What happens when I jump into a Google Meet with my students?
Stuff like that first photo. And PS- doesn’t this kid know how precious toilet paper and tissue are right now?!?! I mean, COME ON!!!! A WHOLE box of tissue?!?! In like 30seconds! 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
Show me the ugly truth of your #homeschoolingwhileteaching journey please! I know I can’t be alone! Tag me in it and throw that #homeschoolingwhileteachg hashtag on it!
We can do this! Our students are so appreciative. They need us right now. (And so do our actual kids) So let’s just laugh a little while we do ALL THE THINGS🤪
#teachermom #teachermomlife #distancelearning #distancelearningmom #googleclassroom #writesolutions #tptfs #igconnect4edu #iteachtoo #teachersofinsta #teachersofthegram #tpt #ntchat #boymom #quaranteaching @ Anywhere, USA
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