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Turn and Talk Tips

Turn and Talk Tips

July 31, 2019

This is one of my favorite strategies to teach my classes- and my life as a teacher has become so much easier since I implemented a few key steps. My teaching partner and I experienced our very first Turn and Talk as participants in a workshop by Bobb Darnell in 2008 and we’ve been using it with students and adults… Read More

Filed Under: Communicating with Students, Engaging Students in Learning, Instructional Strategies, Managing Classroom Procedures, Respect and Rapport Leave a Comment

Phew! They’re Chatty!

Phew! They’re Chatty!

September 3, 2013

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

Filed Under: Classroom Environment, Communicating with Students, educoach, Engaging Students in Learning, Establishing a Culture for Learning, Respect and Rapport, Using Questioning/ Prompts and Discussion Techniques 3 Comments

Teachers Respond to National Tragedy

Teachers Respond to National Tragedy

April 21, 2013

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

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Respect & Rapport… starts with us!

Respect & Rapport… starts with us!

March 18, 2013

What better way to develop an Environment of Respect and Rapport than by developing a 1:1 relationship with each student??Watch Rick connect with students about their reading during conferences. What does he do/ say that develops an environment of respect and rapport? What does Rick communicate to his students with his verbal and non-verbal language? I’ve seen similar successes with… Read More

Filed Under: 21st Century Skills, Classroom Environment, Communicating with Students, Differentiating Instruction, educoach, Establishing a Culture for Learning, Respect and Rapport, Teacher Evaluation Leave a Comment

Respect & Rapport… Naturally

March 16, 2013

I’ve been following the release of each week’s #yearatMH video clip since hearing Sam Chaltain speak at this year’s NTC Symposium. These clips are a prime example of the value of respectful relationships within, around and between members of a school community. If you haven’t watched one yet, make today the day. [embedplusvideo height=”356″ width=”584″ standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/9Efoj38lp2w?fs=1&hd=1″ vars=”ytid=9Efoj38lp2w&width=584&height=356&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=1&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=&notes=” id=”ep2092″ /] I… Read More

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Week 3 Challenge: Creating an Environment of Respect & Rapport

March 10, 2013

‘An Environment of Respect & Rapport’… This is an area I find myself discussing quite often with teachers. At least once a week, I have conversations with teachers about how tricky they find this particular domain/ standard to assess. Recently, I attended a presentation about how some teachers and mentors are tackling this very topic. Before we think about how… Read More

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🎧Hearing crickets in your Google Meets? In your 🎧Hearing crickets in your Google Meets? In your live classes? Are students just not working? This is MORE than helping. It’s shifting the focus and taking the pressure off of everyone!

🗓We started using this structure in a middle school Writers Workshop three years ago. Writer’s Block was an epidemic and blank stares were contagious. We eradicated Writer’s Block with this protocol and gained ACTIVE LISTENERS and built respect within our community. Step #3 is crucial: “Who heard something brilliant in their small group that the rest of us need to hear?” Suddenly, the student who came into class feeling clueless and defeated has a waving hand in the air (literal or virtual) and is gaining status for their share and crediting their peer. “Sonja said that she thinks it was a robbery.” 💥Boom! You participated. You listened. Annnnndddd you have an idea when it’s time to write independently. 

🏆BONUS: Try it with a math problem. Just one! Sick of “going over the homework all period while kids’ eyes glaze over? STOP! Give them ONE problem to make sense of using this protocol. Everyone will have a BETTER sense by step 4, then they did walking into class. And THEY are doing the work, not just you! 🤷🏼‍♀️

🤨How else would you apply this?

🚨Go grab the Writers Notebook slide deck for step by step slides and my teacher notes in my link in bio. Use it for ANY subject! 🚨

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This pandemic has been a long haul for teachers. W This pandemic has been a long haul for teachers. We’ve been running on fumes and caffeine.

@drbiden addressed teachers this evening, accompanied by @randiweingarten and Becky Pringle @neatoday 

She spoke more teacher truth in 15 minutes then I’ve heard from government officials in all of my 15 years combined.

I have hope in the future of this country because change comes from a strong, well supported and valued educational system... and I think we might be on our way to just that!!!

#optimism #thankateacher #teachertruth #teachertruths #teacherappreciation #pandemicteaching #aftstrong #nea #publicschools #writesolutions #tptfs #igconnect4edu #iteachtoo #teachersofinsta #teachersofthegram #tpt #ntchat
Happy Writer’s Wednesday!!! It’s a great day Happy Writer’s Wednesday!!!

It’s a great day to be back in person, because I’m my first period class these young writers were ready to rock and roll. 

Have you used this prompt yet? We’re heading toward publishing later this week with a Writing Shuffle. 🎈🎉 I love how amazed the kids are at JUST HOW wildly different everyone’s finished pieces are... when we all began with the same story map!

#iteachfifth #iteachsixth #iteachseventh #iteachwriters #iteachwriting #iteachmiddleschoolela #middleschoolela #tpt #distancelearning
💡How about THIS as a way to check your work?

‼️Kids no longer do 3 problems wrong in a row in my class. They no longer get GOOD at doing it wrong. You KNOW what I’m talking about, right?!? 😉

💻Instead they check each problem as they go against a video solution. They often pick up some tips and tricks, too! 😉

🎢Also great for differentiating! I have 3 different skills going in one class- no one has a clue! They are so busy trying to make their models look better than mine!! 🖍

👀Check out all the Guide Me Math Packs in my Write Solutions TPT Store. 

🎙What topic do YOU need next??

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And in 7 days my nana turns 95, and today is Betty And in 7 days my nana turns 95, and today is Betty White’s 99th. 

Perspective. 

It’s important that we remember (and teach our students) how close our present is to the past. This history is quite recent. 

Thank you @theconsciouskid for shifting my perspective.

#teachinghistory #socialstudiesteacher #iteachmiddleschool
I made “veggie pie like Nana” for my kids yest I made “veggie pie like Nana” for my kids yesterday. After work. I thought it might be one of those times where the thing I make isn’t done in time for dinner. (🤷🏼‍♀️ It happens!) 

But, it wasn’t. And, my kids are SO KIND when I try to make something new. 

A few weeks ago I tried to make spinach pies (calzones). I usually “make” those by running into the bakery and leaving with a box. 

What I made looked NOTHING like what comes out of that box. My kids didn’t even flinch. My oldest said, “Mom, I can’t believe you MADE this!!” And together with his brother, gobbled it up.

Last night with the half burnt pie? Same thing. Raced to their chairs. “Oohs!” And, “ahhhs!!” 

“It’s tastes JUST like Nana’s!” (Which it did NOT😂)

Sometimes dinner time drives me to open a bottle of wine, or chase the kids around with their plates, or threaten crazy things.

But they really are the sweetest, kindest my loving little maniacs ever. Gush over. 

#mombrag #veganfamily #veganrecipes #veggiepie #veganteacher #teachermomlife #veganteachermom #vegansofig #spinnachpie #familymeals #familydinner
Looking for a meaningful, no-prep way to kick off Looking for a meaningful, no-prep way to kick off your ELA class?

These warm ups are packed with important skills and engage middle schoolers!

Whether in your room or on a Zoom, consider your plans ready! ☑️

Check out the variety of ELA warm ups in my Write Solutions TPT store today!

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⏱Watching the clock as we plan to head back to i ⏱Watching the clock as we plan to head back to in-person instruction in a week.

📈Watching the numbers RISE in my very small state.

💉Watching the medical professionals I love get vaccinated and get top of the line PPE to protect them from patients who had their temps checked before entering their offices.

😷I’ll keep wearing a mask for sure when we go back next week! My masks are floral or striped. They are from @oldnavy . I wonder if that what my friends who work at nursing homes and dental offices are wearing🤷🏼‍♀️

🎙I’d love to share my concerns with Commissioner Infante Green or Governor Raimondo. I just don’t think they’d understand, since they only meet via videoconference.

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🤷🏼‍♀️Have some kids in the same class 🤷🏼‍♀️Have some kids in the same class that need something a little different from each other? 

💃🏼Of course you do!!! And differentiating can be tricky. Sometimes it means creating 3 different assignments. 😩

🌟Not this time! This time, I’ve done the differentiating for you. Here are three levels of Valentine Themed 😍❤️Operations with Fractions story problems. All in one CHOICE BOARD. Print (or upload) and go. No-prep. Answer key makes for a great self-checking station😉

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🎧Hearing crickets in your Google Meets? In your live classes? Are students just not working? This is MORE than helping. It’s shifting the focus and taking the pressure off of everyone!🗓We started using this structure in a middle school Writers Workshop three years ago. Writer’s Block was an epidemic and blank stares were contagious. We eradicated Writer’s Block with this protocol and gained ACTIVE LISTENERS and built respect within our community. Step #3 is crucial: “Who heard something brilliant in their small group that the rest of us need to hear?” Suddenly, the student who came into class feeling clueless and defeated has a waving hand in the air (literal or virtual) and is gaining status for their share and crediting their peer. “Sonja said that she thinks it was a robbery.” 💥Boom! You participated. You listened. Annnnndddd you have an idea when it’s time to write independently. 🏆BONUS: Try it with a math problem. Just one! Sick of “going over the homework all period while kids’ eyes glaze over? STOP! Give them ONE problem to make sense of using this protocol. Everyone will have a BETTER sense by step 4, then they did walking into class. And THEY are doing the work, not just you! 🤷🏼‍♀️🤨How else would you apply this?🚨Go grab the Writers Notebook slide deck for step by step slides and my teacher notes in my link in bio. Use it for ANY subject! 🚨#totalparticipationtechniques #studentengagement #iteachmiddleschool #iteachmiddles #educoach #writesolutions #tptfs #igconnect4edu #iteachtoo #teachersofinsta #teachersofthegram #tpt #ntchat #mathteacherproblems #mathteachersrock #mathteaching #teachingmaths #mathteachersofinstagram #teachingmath #teachmath #mathteachers #iteachsixth #grade7 #grade6 #grade5 #grade4 #mathteacher #distancelearning #breakoutrooms ...

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This pandemic has been a long haul for teachers. We’ve been running on fumes and caffeine.@drbiden addressed teachers this evening, accompanied by @randiweingarten and Becky Pringle @neatoday She spoke more teacher truth in 15 minutes then I’ve heard from government officials in all of my 15 years combined.I have hope in the future of this country because change comes from a strong, well supported and valued educational system... and I think we might be on our way to just that!!!#optimism #thankateacher #teachertruth #teachertruths #teacherappreciation #pandemicteaching #aftstrong #nea #publicschools #writesolutions #tptfs #igconnect4edu #iteachtoo #teachersofinsta #teachersofthegram #tpt #ntchat ...

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Happy Writer’s Wednesday!!!It’s a great day to be back in person, because I’m my first period class these young writers were ready to rock and roll. Have you used this prompt yet? We’re heading toward publishing later this week with a Writing Shuffle. 🎈🎉 I love how amazed the kids are at JUST HOW wildly different everyone’s finished pieces are... when we all began with the same story map!#iteachfifth #iteachsixth #iteachseventh #iteachwriters #iteachwriting #iteachmiddleschoolela #middleschoolela #tpt #distancelearning ...

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I’m pretty excited that on Day 1 as First Lady, Dr. Biden has plan ready to go for our young Americans to access the inauguration in a way that meets them where they are- in childhood. So... she planned ahead, did a little DI, has it all rolled out... 🤷🏼‍♀️ ...

Our White House: An Inaugural Celebration for Young Americans hosted by Keke Palmer

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Join us for the first-ever livestream for young Americans before and during the Inaugural Ceremonies. The livestream, hosted by award-winning entertainer and...
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How’s your state or county demonstrating their commitment to education? Here in RI, we are a strong C.A- Keeping schools remote and everyone safe? B- Opening schools and offering vaccines to keep everyone safe? C- Opening schools back up in a state with one of the highest infection and death rates in the country? And not making them available to school staff?D- Something else? ...

How Are Teachers Prioritized for COVID-19 Vaccination by the US States? - Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics

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Reflecting information on vaccination planning collected on January 12, 2021
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