Claire Ainsworth

I'm a first grade teacher striving to create little global citizens who LOVE to learn.

[Claire Ainsworth @ClaireA112]

I just urged Governor Newsom to reopen California schools only when it's safe. Join me and send him a letter here: https://t.co/wkwlA5NNge #WeAreCTA #OnlyWhenItsSafe

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Thanks for the inspo @annabski. Ready to take on new challenge this year in first grade. #mesamoments #powerofbelief

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Dr. Shauna Shapiro’s talk on mindfulness @LATB52 was a reminder that we can always begin again and remember what is most important.

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In the moment it is hard to accept failure and mistakes but those events are the ones that make us stronger. This year I’m challenging myself and my Ss to acknowledge mistakes as part of the journey. When we learn from our mistakes we make our imperfections golden. #mesamoments

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Hard-Hitting Nature Valley Ad Shows The Terrifying Side Of Kids Addicted To Technology https://t.co/JUmH2DLLNn via @WatchedToday

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“I am willing to acknowledge that we are all interconnected...This oneness cannot be seen, but is sensed and felt on a deeper level. I am willing to embrace everyone as part of my extended family, treating each person as I wish to be treated.” Conscious Discipline Dr.Becky Bailey

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How babies learn – and why robots can’t compete. “The learning process wasn’t decoding, as he had originally thought, but something infinitely more continuous, complex and social.” https://t.co/b0hlCmmvCK

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Is America Possible? https://t.co/rFBI3oEjGB https://t.co/rFBI3oEjGB

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

While many people consider sensory experience as the main source of happiness, really it is peace of mind. What destroys peace of mind is anger, hatred, anxiety and fear. Kindness counters this—and through appropriate education we can learn to tackle such emotions.

[Claire Ainsworth @ClaireA112]

Spending some of my vaca time beginning CD. I’ve only just begun but I am so excited. It is so much more than a classroom management system and all begins with discipline of the self. “I will continue reading with an open mind and open heart.” ⁦⁦⁦⁦@ConsciousD⁩

[edutopia @edutopia]

Want to encourage students' persistence in math? Open-ended problems allow them to be confused at the beginning, which encourages them to struggle until they get on a path that will likely lead them to the solution. https://t.co/MtF3xZO1hp

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

Children must be able to play, study and grow in a peaceful environment. Woe to anyone who stifles their joyful impulse to hope!

[Claire Ainsworth @ClaireA112]

We had a great field day!! Thanks so much to the wonderful volunteers who organized and made the whole thing happen. #mesamoments

[Mesa Union School @MesaUnionSchool]

The Mesa Union🐄 "Cow Cam" is up and running, and it's live. Check it out: https://t.co/zuypeDN5Rz #mesamoments

[Claire Ainsworth @ClaireA112]

We made beautiful butterflies in art with Mrs. H! Just in time to begin our learning on life cycles.

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Before reading we made our own drawings out of pieces from the front cover. Ss realized they could try to put their pieces together to try and figure out the image. Such great collaborative conversations. I 💜 this book!

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I have strong girls in my class! Happy International Women’s Day! The rose was given to me by one of my sweet boys to celebrate the day. #girlpower #IWD2018 #girlsnevergiveup

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! #mesamoments

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Happy Wacky Wednesday!!! @AnnieMorgan805 #mesamoments

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Great message from a wonderful author. Enjoyment of reading and personal human connections are so essential for early readers. Sometimes the only adult kids have to read to them are their teachers. If Ss understand reading as ONLY cvc and sight words we are missing the point.