Anne Mathew

4th grade teacher * Sonntag Elementary

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

@GregAbbott_TX Governor, there just isn’t time in our day to teach anything that isn’t a tested TEK. Please, please site your sources for this “agenda” you are fighting against, because every single Texas teacher I know is just trying to get their students through STAAR.

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

@GregAbbott_TX When is the last time you’ve been in a public school classroom in Texas? Have you ever? Texas teachers do not have the liberty to teach whatever they wish, sir. We teach the TEKS, which your party has overseen for 30+ years.

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

And that’s a wrap! What a great year with a fantastic group of 4th graders! @SonntagElem @LilCoyotes_4th

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

Field Day is ALWAYS the most fun, but this sweet group made it amazing with their good sportsmanship, humor and care for each other! @LilCoyotes_4th @SonntagElem

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

Welcome to The Poetry Slam Cafe! #FISDmadetoshine @LilCoyotes_4th @SonntagElem

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

When you scrap a whole poetry lesson so you can continue reading aloud instead after students started calling out poetry devices they hear in the brilliant book The Unteachables by Gordon Korman #FISDmadetoshine @LilCoyotes_4th @SonntagElem

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

Loved visiting our friends in PreK! Thanks for having us! @Sonntag_PreK! @LilCoyotes_4th @SonntagElem

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

We are writing book spine poetry! Showing theme and story through free verse. #FISDmadetoshine @LilCoyotes_4th @SonntagElem

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

We are relaxing after STAAR and playing with language as we begin to explore poetry! @LilCoyotes_4th @SonntagElem

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

@GregAbbott_TX As a public school teacher in Texas, I’d like to see an example of this curriculum, can you please cite your sources? No classroom I’ve been in is indoctrinating anyone. We’re too busy teaching to the TEKS.

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

Come say goodbye to Mrs. Acosta!! April 21st @SonntagElem @LilCoyotes_4th

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

STAAR practice…but make it fun! We’re playing Stinky Feet and using the Numbered Heads Together strategy to make sure all teammates can answer and give text evidence! #FISDmadetoshine @SonntagElem @LilCoyotes_4th

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

@AlyssaMosher2 @ReadRtrnRepeat Wishtree by Katherine Applegate and The Unteachables by Gordon Korman are two of my favorites!

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

We’re using our conversation cards and @padlet to discuss and share nonfiction sources that help us understand historical fiction! #FISDmadetoshine @LilCoyotes_4th @SonntagElem

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

We are seeing our realistic fiction stories through new eyes today as we revise with a partner. We are getting input from partners about characters, setting and plot. #FISDmadetoshine @SonntagElem @LilCoyotes_4th

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

@BreaKJones3 Love that you’re using the cards! I hope you’re seeing great conversations happening with them!

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

We loved meeting with our book buddies today! We shared our information writing and stretched our creative thinking skills with a fun art challenge! Thanks @Sonntag_Second ! @SonntagElem @LilCoyotes_4th

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

When finding countries on the map to support understanding for our read aloud turns into the most joyful conversation about nationalities represented in the room you put your agenda to the side and jump in! #FISDmadetoshine @LilCoyotes_4th @SonntagElem

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

Seeing a resource I created in the hands of teachers across the district was the coolest experience! I hope someone finds it helpful! #FISDmadetoshine @LilCoyotes_4th @SonntagElem

[Anne Mathew @AnneMathew4th]

@TCEA @BdeCharmoy this is the infographic I was trying to describe to you!