Sam Wilkes

I teach second grade. That's about it.

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

Really good explanation and ideas around lessons, definitely given me some new ideas for next year!

[Eureka Math @eureka_math]

"My kids didn’t get it yesterday, and I’m afraid they won’t if I move on. I know it’s important for the test. I don’t want my students to fail. I need to hammer it home."

Here is how to use @EngageNY/#EurekaMath to resist the urge to reteach for mastery: https://t.co/pQVeYQ3wz3

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

We made paper lanterns to continue our learning about Diwali and ancient India. #HuskyLearning #2ndGrade #Diwali #GlobalCitizens

[edutopia @edutopia]

11 more effective alternatives to Round Robin and 'popcorn' reading: https://t.co/5WyJSgCAGb

[edutopia @edutopia]

A single-point rubric format provides students with more personalized feedback and works to keep them from focusing solely on their grade. https://t.co/Nl1pRuFFls #singlepointrubric

[Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher]

Check out these 10 examples of the power of "yet," courtesy of T @moler3031 and his Ss! #GrowthMindset

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

These 2nd graders amaze me every day! We just touched on fractions today and they're already thinking critically about them. This is an optional activity for our daily 3 time btw. #2ndgraderocks #huskylearning #proudteacher

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

Working on number bonds and tape diagrams while enjoying the nice weather. #HuskyLearning #2ndgrade

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

Started our Harry Potter book club in 2nd grade today! We ate popcorn and talked about our favorite parts in chapter one, like Dumbledore putting out the lights. Thanks @jk_rowling for the amazing books! Getting them hooked on a series helps get them reading more. #HuskyLearning

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

Practicing for the topic 9 math test
Jeopardy style. Gets the kids engaged and they can learn from each other by working in teams. #HuskyLearning #2ndgrade #subtraction #regrouping https://t.co/EKaaXwFEkw via @playfactile

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

Strangely excited to get a giant handbook. Ready to learn more about coding and bring it back to our coding pilot friends! @jenna_norton @HeathAngelbeck @vpsitf #HuskyLearning #Coding

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

My students are so excited to see Pete the Cat: The Musical! The kids love seeing books brought to life, and I love that it gets them excited about reading. @KatieMcD2208
@BrieMeucci
#HuskyLearning #2ndgradeteacher

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

@jenna_norton @HeathAngelbeck @codeorg @TeachCode Can't wait to bring back what we learn to our other coding pilot teachers! #HuskyLearning #Coding

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

New reading groups based on reading skills instead of reading level! #HuskyLearning #2ndgrade #reading

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

Definitely recommend watching this. This is the Tedx Talks that goes with the article I tweeted about earlier. If you want to start secret kindness agents in your classroom this will help you prepare. #HuskyLearning #2ndgrade https://t.co/GTmJ2Y9xyj

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

I finished the #HuskyLearning Twitter challenge! @HeathAngelbeck

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

This is a wonderful idea to foster empathy and community within the classroom and school. I'm so excited to learn more about this and begin implementing it in my class. #HuskyLearning #2ndgrade #teachergoals https://t.co/2aDKHDqlch

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

Shout out to @mlferreira1st for sharing the idea to teach main idea as a bridge and key details as the bridge support. It provides a great visual and I love the continuity it provides between 1st and 2nd grade when teaching this difficult concept. #HuskyLearning #SharingIsCaring

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

@HeathAngelbeck This seems right up your alley. I would be more than happy to let you lead a number talk with my 2nd graders! #HuskyLearning #TeamworkMakesTheDreamwork https://t.co/E18IhCn8D5

[edutopia @edutopia]

Flash lessons are a great way for administrators to keep a foot in the classroom, build rapport with teachers and students, and increase trust all around. https://t.co/TfCk0pzTwJ

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

@PrimaryPros Help is always appreciated! I'm always on the lookout for meaningful reading activities!

[Sam Wilkes @MissSamWilkes]

I love using JumpRope to keep track of student data in a meaningful way. Shout out to my teaching partner Ms. Vilhauer for spending Friday after school with me going over data to better teach our small groups. And thanks @jumpropers for the gradebook #HuskyLearning #differentiate