Robyn Larsen

IB PYP teacher, teaching a 4/5 grade class at Alturas International Academy In Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA. Previously taught in Kuwait, California, and Korea.

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@levi_allison42 @ProLearnInt I’m just starting that course today!

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@levi_allison42 @ProjectZeroHGSE I love using visual thinking!

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My team made a pass the pen video for the kids. We miss being in the classroom with them so much, but they are doing an amazing job in a crazy situation. ❤️ Music is by @BlackViolin - we saw them on a field trip and the kids loved them!

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Today we took a virtual field trip to Zehr Goat Ranch in Eagle, Colorado USA. They are a human and animal sanctuary helping retired farm animals and veterans. We LOVED it! So much fun! Baby goats! 😍🥰 Thank you for showing us around the farm!

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@kjinquiry I have a daily check-in form for the kids- How are you feeling? What went well? What can we do better? Anything you want to tell me? I started sending a weekly one to parents with similar questions. Parents have thanked me because I was the only one who asked.

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A student taught me (and some of the other kids) how to make a basketball hoop during our Zoom recess today. ❤️

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I just ended a class meeting with a Zoom recess. It was so fun. The kids were laughing and showing off their pets. We played break out room roulette. I think we’re going to need to do this a few times a week if not every day. They clearly miss their classmates. ❤️🥰❤️

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Waiting for students and parents to come pick up supplies. Such a crazy adventure we’re about to embark on. So thankful for all the sharing from those who have been at this for some time. #distancelearning #coronaschool

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These kids @Intl_Chadwick are emailing me to set up interviews for their #PYPX and it’s so cute! They’re so professional and polite! And look at them setting up Zoom meetings! Thanks @levi_allison42 for inviting me to participate.

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Thanks @levi_allison42 so much for taking the time to talk with me about your experience with distance learning!!! So much great information and it’s really great to have first hand perspectives. Thanks @ken_bence for sharing as well!

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Student led conferences- we’re still meeting and gathering in Idaho. So fun for the students to share their learning and daily schedule with their parents. Love the presentation skills they gain here!

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@SandyTolbert9 @CampbellCSI @campbellusd My kids became obsessed with her last year. She’s really inspiring.

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These kids are adorable! Took a little #brainbreak and did a partner sit/stand game. Easy for some, very hard for others but fun for@everyone. ❤️😊#AISLobos

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Suck up. 😊❤️😂 lol
Your essay still needs work and shows that you weren’t totally listening to instructions, but your note made me laugh and smile so that counts for something.

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All the 4th/5th teachers were invited to attend a fancy Red Cross lunch and receive the Spirit of the Red Cross award for the donation our students made when raised money for the Red Cross with our carnival. Super awesome! #AIALobos

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Doing some test prep leading up to state testing in April. Reflected on what hurts and what helps when testing. Practicing -being focused and on task while testing is still a huge struggle for some.

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Our students did an AMAZING job performing Frozen. Our drama club is all volunteers and run by parents. So thankful for them!! #AIALobos

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@levi_allison42 @bensexton28 @CaitlinLebrun @Intl_Chadwick @Sean4d @alyssasmith727 @cha_patacsil @FreemanMei123 @Emily_Lanteigne @SamFles I actually haven’t taught fables specifically. I wonder if you could do a fable mash-up.. mix two fables into one. I also thought about am doing a modern one. Motivational posters, movie posters/trailers....

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Learning about government. Field trip to the election office where they got to fill out a mock ballet, turn it in, and even got a sticker! #AIALobos

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Learning about the different branches of government. We’re also practicing our note taking skills- proving to be a challenge for them but it’s been a good struggle!