709ElementaryCoaches

District 709 Elementary Instructional Coaches. Empowering teachers to be the teachers they want to be.

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@Mr_MooreBME Elementary Principal in Morton, IL

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@getfocusable Thanks @getfocusable! Being a part of this community and talking about the important role focus plays in my life has been a game-changer!

[focusable is now Mirror @getfocusable]

Introducing our version of the User Story: the Focus Story. 🧠

Read about how @EleanorHigus uses Focusable to get started on big tasks, streamline her thoughts, & reflect on her patterns of distraction. #YouAreFocusable

Do you have a #FocusStory?

https://t.co/a5C7CDsE7P

[Sara Candela | scandela9.bsky.social @Scandela9]

Hi! Using @getfocusable to write this week's #Optimalist newsletter. I'm crunched for time with several writing projects going, and I need to make sure I don't sacrifice my attention on this.

Ready, set, breathe.

Who else is in progression today?

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@literacypodcast @natwexler @mrspierz709 Reminded me of the project we’re working on.

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@SturmDon @canva @mrspierz709 @tishrich I needed more of this today and less of everything else.

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@SturmDon @JoshKunnath Why was it given? If it’s a random surprise, I can kinda get behind it. But I do agree with all of @JoshKunnath’s points.

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@Scandela9 @getfocusable That was so much fun! My brain is full of focus-y things and I love it!

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

Thank you for participating, focusing, and being all-around awesome! Until next time! #optimalist @getfocusable @Scandela9

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@Scandela9 @coachthomastech This is so true. And it's kinda the first time I've thought about it that way. It is a weird taboo topic and I have no idea why. Glad you guys are doing this work to hopefully make it less of a stigma.

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@TeriRubinoff @SturmDon @getfocusable I think if they could see connections to all aspects of life, it would really open their eyes to the importance of working on this skill.

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@tbelmontedu @SturmDon I couldn't love this more. So many kids are able to relate, I'm sure!

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@KatieJMcNamara Say more about how morning routines help with focus! I'm intrigued!

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@coachthomastech I agree - everyone is a little different! And I think it's important for the kids to know. That's why I like that the @getfocusable app offers a few different options as far as brain breaks go!

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@KeithPiccard @SturmDon @GVSU @getfocusable I wish I had this product when I was in college!!!

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@danacoledares @SturmDon I love that phrasing, "wired and tired." Explains my two-year old perfectly...haha.

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

I teach students to set small, attainable goals when focusing on a task. If there isn't a goal to work towards, I find that all learners struggle. #optimalist

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@KatieJMcNamara @TeriRubinoff @SturmDon @kindyfriends @MsMichelleMcKay I love making it visual for our youngest learners!!

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

A1: I think students need to know how their brains work. Having honest conversations about moving from order to disorder and taking breaks, for example, is key! #optimalist

[709ElementaryCoaches @EleanorHigus]

@Scandela9 @SturmDon Oh gosh, so many things! Sooo many nuggets from the #flow book study.