Maya Thieme

CU Denver Philosophy Dept. | Elon Alum | #ElonEd | Passionate about Social Justice and Play in the Classroom

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Our latest position statement on Procedural Fluency in #Mathematics is out now.

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/fNbXf0kY3v

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first whiteboard: “how many windows = 14” “how many houses = 1” “how many pillars = 4” and “how many balconies = 1”
second whiteboard: “one circle window and 17 square windows, what is the sum for the windows? = 18”

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on this #ElonDay, I asked students to answer “How Many?” as our #math warmup using a picture of Mooney. These are a few of their answers! They brought in counting, multiplication, and geometry!! #ElonEd

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@krinnsilver @AdairMindy great question! so they started out as sixths, and students took some creative liberties to achieve the birds of their dreams 🐦

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Was inspired by @AdairMindy and did some art integration in math with my students! We are currently learning about fractions, and so we turned fraction circle pieces into birds! #mathematics #mathchat

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if you know of any resources, pls link them below! I would appreciate it :) So far, I am being trained in Nonviolent Communication through my school, but am independently looking for resources as well! #ElonEd #edutwitter #restorativepractices

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My education goal for 2023: growing my understanding of trauma-informed restorative practices. This will better my teaching AND help me build an even stronger community in my classroom.

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look at this AWESOME poster a parent donated to our classroom :) I love how the strategies incorporate mindfulness and thinking for ourselves! #EdTech #DigitalCitizenship

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after teaching #3rdgrade for a week, here’s what my Ss “learned” about me:
⭐️ fav movie is “magical school bus”
⭐️ fav subject is school
⭐️ i drive a van bc i’m an adult
⭐️ my name is “miya temmy”
⭐️ i’ve taught for 1 year and 3 days
⭐️ fav food is dunkin’ donuts

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@Notdogee Hi Julian! It is great to hear from you! Hope your new school is going great

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@mrdrunkcat999 Hi D’Raggio! It is great to hear from you! Hope school is going well

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@MrMalanga congrats! they are lucky to have you ⚽️

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@scomorrison @826National @writingproject @ncte thank you for all these resources! i will definitely look into them ☺️✍️

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@robinbfrench i agree!! even though it’s “not in the curriculum”, i find these conversations even more impactful then what i’m “supposed” to teach

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A6: I’ve learned to give myself and others grace. Things aren’t going to go to plan, technology isn’t always going to work, and sometimes I have bad days. It’s okay!! it reminds me i’m human and doing the best with what I’ve got #ElonEd

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@scomorrison @learnforjustice they are so great!! my students really connect with them and they help facilitate some wonderfully important conversations.

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@scomorrison this sounds like an AMAZING course! wishing I could sneak my way in...

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A2: (pt 2.) the pandemic has also showed me just how hard my school works to provide resources such as food, clothes, + technology (even internet) to our families. Ts shouldn’t have to work this hard/use their own money to give our students equal access to their learning #ElonEd

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A2: Learning online is not a sufficient replacement for learning in person. I cant be upset when my students aren’t learning fractions when I know they are taking care of siblings, cooking themselves meals, and just trying to survive. #ElonEd