Alyssa Laufmann

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

@BacktheJacks @GoJacksWBB #gojacks💙💛

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

Excited to try out this pacing guide from “A Novel Approach” by Kate Roberts. What a great way to keep a novel unit both skills-focused & engaging, too—offering learners read-aloud sessions, mini-lessons, and even independent reading opportunities. #bsdcatslearn

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

Excited to introduce this approach to our learners in the fall; we often discuss/practice taking those one word “topics” and turning them into fully-developed themes, but it’s still a difficult concept for learners. This chart/approach will be incredibly helpful! #bsdcatslearn

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

I’ve always enjoyed implementing a blend of whole-class novel units & lit circles/reading workshops in my classroom; “A Novel Approach” by Kate Roberts has given me so many new ideas for how I can improve these units & continue to personalize them for each learner. #bsdcatslearn

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

Sending a huge THANK YOU to @BobcatBackers for the awesome Bobcat Pride t-shirts! Thanks for helping us paint the school/town RED!❤️🐾 #GoCats

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

What a perfect afternoon for our high school learners to meet their elementary pen-pals!

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

It’s always so intimidating to try something new in the classroom, which is why I found this quote so encouraging and inspiring! How can we expect students to take responsible risks and grow, if we don’t model that for them? #bsdcatslearn

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

Love the idea of having students fill out self-reflection charts for the 16 habits of mind! I would love to incorporate this into the weekly reflection emails we send home to parents/guardians. Students rate themselves, reflect on that rating, and set a personal goal for growth.

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

“We must move toward schools that offer students more choices as they learn how to fully develop their voice, hone their capacities to co-create, and explore the benefits of social construction and self-discovery.” #bsdcatslearn

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

If we want students to be engaged and invested in their learning, we need to give them a seat at the table. #bsdcatslearn

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

Two things…
1) Watching students write thank you letters for Teacher Appreciation Week makes my heart so happy.
2) We have SO MANY incredible educators in our district.❤️
HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!🍎📚📝

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

One of my favorite units of the year—career exploration! Students learn about the 16 Habits of Mind, soft skills, interview skills, etc. They hear from several guest speakers and explore/investigate a variety of career pathways.

[South Dakota State Jackrabbits @GoJacksSDSU]

𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to the 114th Fighter Wing of the South Dakota AIR National Guard for being a part of the Dakota Marker with the F-16 flyover at DJDS! 🤩

#GoJacks 🐰🏈

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

The BHS Speech and Debate team is ready to dominate the Golden Eagle Cup tournament this weekend!

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

It was a perfect day to get outside and practice some descriptive writing! Students are getting ready to start drafting their personal narratives—one of my favorite writing projects of the whole year!

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

It was a great morning collaborating over coffee and discussing the final chapters of “Teach Like Finland” with @thomas_moudry #bsdcatslearn

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

@SteaminBeamin55 You went with that GIF instead of this picture?!

[Children's Museum SD @CMSouthDakota]

We are so thankful for our 2020 Kidoodle Council! Follow this link to see a video of everything they accomplished 🎉🎉https://t.co/hLf2G2wDJp #playalongsd

[Alyssa Laufmann @alyssaclaufmann]

Career Palooza 2020 is finally here, and I am so excited to hear from these phenomenal community experts/volunteers. What a valuable experience for our students!!

[Cubby's Sports B&G @CubbysBrookings]

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