Megan Militello

Living the Dream; First Grade Teacher at The School District of the Chathams; @SDOCEchat ; Welcome to a day in the life of 1-M!

[Megan Militello @Miss_Militello]

@kristawelz A5: When children’s own culture is represented, feelings of respect and empathy are encouraged. If not, students can feel devalued and are sent a subtle message that perhaps school is not for them or that they are not as important as those commonly featured #NJLibChat

[Megan Militello @Miss_Militello]

@ja_guidi @kristawelz Jabari Jumps is one of my favorites!

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@kristawelz A4: All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold, The Sandwich Swap by Queen Rania of Jordan and Kelly, Drawn Together by Minh Le, Jacob’s New Dress by Ian and Sarah Hoffman #NJLibChat

[Megan Militello @Miss_Militello]

@ChristinaBrezn1 @kristawelz What a great resource! Thank you for sharing.

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@kristawelz A3: You need to consider the author’s credentials, characters, setting, plot, theme, illustrations, and appropriateness. They should break “typical” stereotypes of race, gender etc. Consider- does the story encourage meaningful discussion for kids to explore? #NJLibChat

[Megan Militello @Miss_Militello]

@MissFlanagan15 @kristawelz Yes, I agree with the "real world application"... these concepts and ideals go beyond school.

[Megan Militello @Miss_Militello]

@kristawelz A2: It helps to diminish prejudices and stereotypes. Reading diverse literature teaches students to empathize and better relate to their peers. As the classroom becomes more unified and the climate increases, incidents such as harassment and bullying decrease. #NJLibChat

[Megan Militello @Miss_Militello]

@BrennaSpeed @kristawelz Social emotional growth is so important! Especially considering the unprecedented circumstances we are under

[Megan Militello @Miss_Militello]

@kristawelz A1: Multicultural literature helps children open their minds to people’s differences and instill a sense of tolerance and empathy. Additionally, it helps them make text-to-self connections and develop a sense of self-affirmation. #NJLibChat

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First grade co-teachers

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Enjoying this beautiful day with some reading workshop in the courtyard ☀️📔

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@sciencediva319

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Super Scientists

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March bulletin board 🍀

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We are word detectives in 1M!

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We found our house on the map! #mapping #ChathamDay @smaher

[Megan Militello @Miss_Militello]

Let's set that up again @cindy_galasso my friends have made great progressions and would love to "show off" ! https://t.co/XTth3NRGN0

[Cindy Galasso @cindy_galasso]

We loved buddy reading with our first grade friends #sdocedchat

[Elizabeth B. Martin @ebmartin70]

Great ideas to stop saying, "You are so smart!": https://t.co/dZRuCBIYcK @WeAreTeachers #moms

[Megan Militello @Miss_Militello]

Chatham day is a huge success, kids are loving it! #happystudents #happyteacher