Amy Allen

Assistant Professor of Social Studies at Virginia Tech; former elementary teacher; in my free time, I like to read, cook, and travel 📚👩🏼‍🍳✈️

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Hot off the press! "Included, but how? A critical investigation into elementary social studies standards about religion" by Amy Allen!

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Classroom is ready and I am all set for our first day of school on Monday! #theacademyok #teachersofinstagram @ Academy of Classical Christian Studies https://t.co/p0NTD5OchI

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It’s hard to stay on a budget in Rome when you… https://t.co/Ws0XJj9nFe

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Because everything you find in a library is true? #QuestionEverything

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Since the first of the year, I’ve had a student telling me she wants to be a herpetologist. Today, I had one visit her #edchat #elemchat

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@teacher2teacher After about 10 minutes, a few Ss decided they would prefer to sit at desks.

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Day 1 of flexible seating - so far, it’s a hit! Pics in comments. #ntchat #tlap #flexibleseating @teacher2teacher

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@teacher2teacher Tomorrow I’m going to bring a beanbag, some rugs and placemats and an exercise ball if someone in my family will donate for it for free.

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@teacher2teacher I’ve spent a total of $8 so far, buying clipboards for Ss who want to work on the floor.

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@teacher2teacher Another teacher passed down her flexible seating anchor chart.

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@teacher2teacher One S said “Now I think I’ll actually like coming to school!”

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@teacher2teacher And the floor has been a big winner too.

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@teacher2teacher I basically robbed my house of anything cool that could be a seat.

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@teacher2teacher I’ll post an update! I’ve got some stuff ready and I’m excited :)

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I’ve decided to go all in on flexible seating. Starting tomorrow. Why wait?

What are your best resources for getting started? #ntchat

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@teacher2teacher Perfect! Thanks so much!

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@Weiss__michelle Awesome! Appreciate the ideas!

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@MrsCford_tweets @mandyeellis @StefaniePitzer @Weiss__michelle @4th_GradeOWLS @susanmpiper Thank you!