Just an elementary teacher in SW Va with a passion for early literacy, specialized instruction, and equity. Views are my own. #allarewelcomehere 🏳️⚧️✊🏾🏳️🌈
Our fifth graders had a big week. They finished up SOL testing, we promoted them to middle school, and they had their last AES Field Day! Here they come @AuburnMSEagles!
@NicholasFerroni 🙋🏻♀️ The service industry has (and probably always will) had a special place in my heart. Server, bartender, general manager, assistant manager…I’ve done it all.
What a bittersweet feeling this afternoon as I finish up my 4th and final day of training to become a LETRS facilitator! I have learned so much and made some great connections across the country. Thank you @MCEFVA for your grant and making this possible! #MCPSVA#sor#forthekids
I wrote the first sentence for him. I wrote the second sentence with him. He wrote the third sentence with me. He wrote the fourth sentence for himself. He kept writing.
It was an assessment.
But that will skew the grading.
Who said anything about grading?
We were learning.
New Post! Sorry it was a day late. Hope it helps. @msnikkiwilks@TAlvarez_115
Response Cards: A Tool to Help us Address the Mess https://t.co/7P5FSk1Tk0 via @MonteSyrie
"It is hard 'human work' not to react. Such toil takes tools."
Meeting kids where they are includes how we respond (not react) when we engage their behaviors.
My wife's and my evolving idea of using "Response Cards" with our students this year.
Detailed blog post tomorrow!
We had a great time this afternoon on our Amazing Race Safari adventure! Ss worked in “packs” to complete challenges and end the day with a treat! Their packs chants were grrr-eat! 🦒🐘🐆🦏 @AESstars
One does not simply go straight into phonics work when the scented play dough comes out. Having a few moments relationship building time in between activities at summer academy! @AESstars#auburnstrong
Kicking off @VCTMath conference this morning learning about rough draft math. Why do you think a teacher would incorporate rough draft work into math instruction?