On 3/13, the last day we saw our students, we gave out bags of potatoes. A very sweet 3rd grader reached out to share an update on his new crops and to bring me a “spot of sunshine.” They are up to 16 sprouts! #continuityoflearning#sunshine#LESproud#believeintomorrow
4 realistic tips for putting home routines and expectations into practice: “set routines, set home expectations, and model and promote emotional wellness”
Student astronomers compare realistic fiction and non-fiction text to learn about constellations before designing their own #studentinterestbasedlearning#LESspeech
I would say that our first #TigerReads social was a success! Thanks @MrsGraybillFCPS @jfergusonfcps@MLHles, Mrs. Byard, and Mrs. Johnson for helping with such a wonderful surprise! #TeamLES#family
“What’s an apple scientist called?” When students initiate inquiry, we all learn! Ss became pomologists this week, researching, creating their own visual resources, and using apples in our lessons! #LESspeech#UnityIsStrength#teamles
Flashback to last weekend and a beautiful day for the community show at @CatoctinHS! I'm always impressed by the artistry, talent, and craftsmanship in our community!
We are having so much fun pairing texts, target vocabulary objects in sensory bins, and visual supports in pre-k this week. Farm animals and water are big motivators for natural and aided language! #LESspeech#UnityIsStrength
"Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them" Perfectly timed back to school inspiration from @BreneBrown 📝📚
For both adults and students, using our social filters in conversation is such a complex process! Love this graphic for explaining different layers and considerations! #LESspeech#pragmatics