Courtney Elliott

2nd grade teacher in VT. Advocate for student-centered inclusive classrooms. relationships first! GRCSU teacher of the year 2021.

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

Maslow Before Bloom

Before the lessons and the tests,
Before the grades that deem who’s best,
We must remember first to see,
The roots beneath the learning tree.

A child hungry, tired, or cold,
Cannot grasp the stories told.
No formula or history chart,
Can reach a wounded, aching heart.

Safety, love, a place to rest,
Come first before we learn or test.
For minds can’t flourish, dream, or bloom,
In a heart that’s trapped in gloom.

So feed the spirit, calm the fears,
Dry the eyes, and lend your ears.
Build the trust and light the way,
Then knowledge will find room to stay.

When Maslow’s needs are met with care,
Then Bloom can follow anywhere.
But first, we nurture, heal, and tend,
For true growth starts where basics mend.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

We may not raise a test score when we show empathy for a student… but our compassion can change a kid’s life.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Important! 🙌

[Courtney Elliott @MsElliott345]

That’s a wrap on the 2024 school year. Onto a new adventure teaching 5th grade in Rutland city next year! 💕

[Courtney Elliott @MsElliott345]

A second grade favorite this year!

[All Learners Network @AllLearnersMath]

In a new series, some of our team will be sharing their favorite math game!

To start us off we have Ashley Marlow, ALN Director of Operations. For rules, cards, and a scoring sheet log in or create your All Learners Online (ALO) account here: https://t.co/KIGWZHKnFn

[Courtney Elliott @MsElliott345]

@AlexSVenet Some I’ve done :Soft start choice bins, no class jobs, choice of what academic task to do for indp practice what I want to try- S help choose order of daily schedule

[Courtney Elliott @MsElliott345]

We zoomed with the ground hog of all groundhogs today!

[Jonathan Alsheimer @mr_Alsheimer]

The learning experience for kids ❤️ is a vital aspect of our school climate and culture.

“As an educator or school leader seeing students smiling and laughing is some of the best feedback you can get.”

#NextLevelTeaching on Amazon - https://t.co/0fGmbJrK7Q

#DBCincBooks

[Jonathan Alsheimer @mr_Alsheimer]

This 🙌❤️

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

The relationships between teachers and students form the backbone of the classroom. Beyond morale, they impact academic performance, behavior, and the overall atmosphere. Positive connections are key to a successful & productive learning environment.
#Relationshipsbeforerigor

[𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬 🎸🏴‍☠️🧩🤖🚀 @Principal_H]

IF THEY CAN'T LEARN THE WAY WE TEACH, WE TEACH THE WAY THEY LEARN.

#education #teachers #school #leadership #autism #sped #satchat #sped #teachertwitter

[Kyle Schwartz @hikyleschwartz]

When teachers build an understanding of #trauma, we start to see our students, our classrooms, and our own teaching a lot differently.

#traumainformed #traumainformedinstruction #thebodykeepsscore
#teacher #education #edchat #edu

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Classroom management is focused on control. But we don’t control people, we lead them. So focus less on control of behavior & focus more on leadership. Building essential R's (respect, relationships, responsibility, & relevance). We want students committed not just compliant.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Effective teachers don't center their approach on rules, but rather on relationships, routines, & expectations. Prioritizing these over rules means spending less time enforcing them. When you invest in relationships, routines, & expectations, rule enforcement becomes less needed

[Christy Coloutti @NWPPLC]

It was heart warming to see the students with the community @NWPPLC @ILoveRutlandVT @RHSBillOlsen @RobBlissVT

[TCEA @TCEA]

Student Pushing Your Buttons? Try These De-Escalation Strategies

https://t.co/fXxizWR8hZ via @weareteachers
#teachertwitter #teacherlife #k12

[AB @ABsfuaxh]

An unusual #professionaldevelopment is "I Wish my Teacher Knew" bc the book tells the story of the hashtag with Ss' responses & provides a guide for teachers. Quick read and worth it. #teachertwitter

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Let's not penalize kids for being kids. When they're stuck in desks for too long, it's no wonder they get fidgety or chatty. While there's certainly a time and place for focused learning, we must also provide more opportunities for them to play, move, socialize, & be childlike!