Caitlin Parsley

Primary teacher in South Africa and life long learner. Smiling is my favorite!

[Caitlin Parsley @ParsleyCaitlin]

My blog is up! Check it out. I can't wait to start this Peace Corps adventure in South Africa! https://t.co/ea7aRZa8FR

[World Vision USA @WorldVisionUSA]

“Look at everything as though you are seeing if for the first time, with eyes of a child, fresh with wonder.” –Joseph Cornell

[Alongsiders @AlongsidersIntl]

We tend to ROMANTICIZE the poor who are geographically distant. "They're so happy!"

And DEMONIZE the needy on our own doorstep. "Lazy bums"

[Caitlin Parsley @ParsleyCaitlin]

Rooms 7&8,
Thank you for teaching me more than I ever taught you. I'm going to miss this place & these people like crazy! #grateful https://t.co/0TI3eDZu8Z

[Room 7 Highlands @Room7Highlands]

Rooms 7&8 acknowledging the most skilled and compassionate student teacher ever! #multiage #missyou

[Caitlin Parsley @ParsleyCaitlin]

@WritingGophers I hope that my students say, "Caitlin valued me for who I am. She expected my best, but always believed in me to reach it."

[Caitlin Parsley @ParsleyCaitlin]

@WritingGophers How are we showing our students we care? Critical awareness is key to intentional, meaningful practice #WritingGophers

[Caitlin Parsley @ParsleyCaitlin]

@WritingGophers I am passionate about partnering w/ students & families to make learning relevant & meaningful! #processofliving #creativity

[Caitlin Parsley @ParsleyCaitlin]

@WritingGophers Respect and belonging-- we all crave it. It doesn't cost anything to give it. So let's love the heck outta these kids.

[Caitlin Parsley @ParsleyCaitlin]

@WritingGophers I hope to model and support students in using purposeful talk when I return to the classroom! #community

[Caitlin Parsley @ParsleyCaitlin]

@WritingGophers Planning on using the wonderful book "Back to Front and Upside Down" by Claire Alexander for my next read aloud lesson!

[Caitlin Parsley @ParsleyCaitlin]

@WritingGophers Writing is important to everyday life. Model this authentically for students to see the purpose of writing #wearewriters

[Caitlin Parsley @ParsleyCaitlin]

@WritingGophers "Minnesota Academic Standards" app is a great resource for lesson planning!

[Caitlin Parsley @ParsleyCaitlin]

@WritingGophers Thinking about the authentic and meaningful contexts for language & literacy learning in my classroom. #play #conversation

[Abby Anderson @aand01660]

30 Best Educational iPad Games: Kids Edition "Hangman" can be a great tool for vocabulary and spelling! http://t.co/4S6CImDxBF #edtech #ece

[We Are Teachers @WeAreTeachers]

RT @Graphite: 3 ways to boost communication between teachers and parents: http://t.co/DovIUJhpJg #ptchat

[Fred Rogers Institute @FredRogersInst]

Research is showing texting parents literacy tips impacts their kids' learning. The cost? About $1 per family. http://t.co/LJLdePW20x

[Caitlin Parsley @ParsleyCaitlin]

It's our greatest calling to tell students they matter! Tell them w/ your words. Tell them w/ your actions. Tell them in all ways, always.

[Caitlin Parsley @ParsleyCaitlin]

@schlu071 I think that could be really effective. Not to mention the fact that I would LOVE to have a disco ball in my classroom! #ece

[Caitlin Parsley @ParsleyCaitlin]

Minecraft is quite the craze. This article has some innovations to make it educational! #digitallearners #teched http://t.co/kEQAujQGGz