Genna Becker

I am a third grade teacher at Lindenau Elementary School! Check out some of the fun we have been having in our class this spring!

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

@newsela Check out the Text Set I just made on Newsela: #TextSets https://t.co/nvwreQB1CN

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

A24: biggest take away is to proritize and make time for what matters most to me. Unplug, unwind, breathe and refocus each day #edisonfocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

A23: Teachers should also strive for efficient lessons and productive and MEANINGFUL student work that deepens students comp! #edisonfocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

A22: teaching children how to interact with others is the most important thing we can teach them about navigating life #EdisonFocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

A21: To balance the many roles in my life, I need to carve out time each day to adress my to do list. #edisonfocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

A19: to maintain a healthy, disconnected lifestyle I will exercise without technology , write in a journal nightly and breathe!#EdisonFocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

@Ms_KTrainor Totally, if your mind is at peace the rest will all fall into place!

[Daniel G. Amen, M.D. @DocAmen]

"Don't believe everything you hear - even in your own mind." - Dr. Daniel Amen

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

A19: to cultivate focused reading in our students we must provide an environment and carve out uninterrupted time for it. #EdisonFocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

A18: Single-tasking was a major fail for me yesterday. In the midst of wedding planning and working 3 jobs...not that eaxy! #EdisonFocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

A16: You need to focus on one task at a time, for sure. But I think starting with my most dreaded task is helpful, so its done! #EdisonFocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

@Ms_KTrainor I agree, breathing is so important but we don't stop enough and just breathe!

[Michelle Peterson @EarlyHistoryJPS]

A12 Manage small daily tasks, but also have the perspective to go with the flow and not care if things don't go as planned #EdisonFocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

A15: my vison for a simpler life is being present in the moment, off of technology and enjoying now not worrying about later #edisonfocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

@JenFischer18 Sometimes we loose the now and miss out on great teacher opportunities #edisonfocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

a14: letting go of goals can help us educators by allowing us to meet children where they are, not where you want them to be #EdisonFocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

a13: I always have a to do list, but it's all written in deferent places. I need to consolidate and organize the to do list!! #EdisonFocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

A:12 I am quite a control freak so I often tell myself that I can't control everything, and why would I want to? C'est la vie! #EdisonFocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

A11: I need to practice mindfulness, which is a constant journey. You don't arrive at being mindful it is a continous effort #edisonfocus

[Genna Becker @Ms_Becker_2017]

@kkeefe_hassan Yes but it is such a challenge to decipher what is credible!