MARISSA MOON

3rd grade teacher with a passion for education reform, teacher wellness, and who focuses on creating kind, innovative, future citizens.

[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

@Toups_J thanks for the idea! I'll add that to my slideshow! Each year when I teach ancient civilizations, I like to show them pictures of ME in those locations. It really makes it relevant and not seem so "why are we learning this?"

[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

A4: Continuing to find joy in my circumstances, bringing my all for my students each day, and taking time to refuel when I know my body is saying to slow down. I can only create beauty when I am filled up to pour it out. #BuildHOPEedu

[Roman Nowak @NowakRo]

A4 Making life beautiful for me means having time and making time for myself: to rest, to be with family, to celebrate with friends. For me beauty means taking care of my health: physical and mental. It also means finding time to do things for others.
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[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

@donna_mccance Donna! Love this.

[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

@R_CILR I love this idea! Every moment of the day can be teachable if we are flexible to take the opportunities as they come.

[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

A3: Read alouds with characters that students can relate to, that happen to care about life and promote empathy, are so vital to the lower grades. We can always always be MODELING how to show love and care to others, how to deal with disappointment in positive ways#BuildHOPEedu

[Roman Nowak @NowakRo]

Q3 How can we infuse lesson plans and teaching moments on making life more beautiful?

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[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

@ESLwithMrsR students feeling successful is THE MOST beautiful thing! Thankfully we are able to witness it often in our work. :)

[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

A2: Some beauty I see in my world: When a student finally feels successful in something that was difficult for them; when students start teaching one another with strategies that you have taught them; being in a quiet forest with time to reflect on God's beautiful landscapes.

[Roman Nowak @NowakRo]

Q2 What is some of the beauty you see in your world?

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[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

@NowakRo A1: I focus on making life beautiful for others by vocalizing the strengths that I see in people. I try to use opportunities I'm given to publicly showcase others' wonderful attributes, and I know it makes them feel seen, loved, and valued. #BuildHOPEedu

[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

@jfprovencher27 Love being recognized for my efforts with students that go above what's being asked. Particularly when people recognize creativity.

[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

@NowakRo Marissa Moon, Nashville Tennessee and I teach 3rd grade! I love to receive handwritten notes/cards and I love to give practical gifts -- particularly the gift of time or service to my friends that I know would never ask for help. 🥰 Thanks for hosting! #BuildHOPEedu

[Roman Nowak @NowakRo]

Welcome to tonight's #BuildHOPEedu chat!

Thanks for being here! Tonight, let us leave a HEARTprint on the world by talking about Making Life Beautiful!

Please introduce yourself, tell us where you're from, what you do, and share with us a favourite kind gesture to give/receive.

[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

#pd4uandme this one is required for my leadership program and it is actually very informative!

[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

@specialtechie @emilyfranESL @teresamgross @goodreads I am now! Thanks!

[Pam Hubler @specialtechie]

Join us this Saturday from 8:30-9:00 am EST for #pd4uandme to kick off our #SummerReadingChallenge! Bring a friend! @emilyfranESL @teresamgross

[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

@ESLwithMrsR @MsPanda2022 @MrDortissant What are some of your favorite learning podcasts??

[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

@MsPanda2022 @ScottRRocco Thanks for your reply! I used IXL at my old school and students love it but now we don't pay for it at my current school so I'm struggling. We have dreambox and smartyants, next year Lexia.

[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

@ESLwithMrsR @ScottRRocco Thanks! I'll check it out!

[MARISSA MOON @MARISSAMOON2012]

@Ms_Mara_Benson love that idea Mara!