insane how the only notable change since Sandy Hook is that kids are now formally trained to hide, barricade doors, fight, or run for their lives. that was the solution. to literally put the responsibility on them to figure it out and wish them luck.
These are elementary school children who woke up this morning. Who ate their favorite cereal. Who tied their shoes in double knots. Who laughed with friends on the bus. Now more than a dozen are dead. This isn’t normal. It doesn’t have to be this way. It can’t keep being this way
American teacher friends and family: Take a collective breath out there, we're in it now ... this is about to get harder. I wish I could tell you anything else, but that is the truth as I see it, this virus is wreaking havoc in our communities, unabated.
Hopefully our students, staff and parent/carers can enjoy working at their own pace and doing something active with this create your own home workout. It's a long shot but it may even develop literacy skills.💪😁 *Remember only exercise if feeling well* @ShareLearnT @_ukactive
Fear is not real. It is a product of our imagination. Danger is very real, but fear is a choice. Let’s help students and educators understand this. #EdChat
5 non-negotiables for success w “hard to reach” kids.
1. Don’t take it personally.
2. 2nd to last word is best.
3. Late is better than not at all.
4. Some is better than none.
5. Private is better than public.
Drop your best tip below!
#edchat#edutwitter#thatonekid#tlap
2020 Goal: Make sure every child has a connection. Someone that loves them, appreciates them, and let’s them know that they matter every single day.
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2020 Goal: Make sure every adult has the same as above.
#JoyfulLeaders
Morning assembly activity where students worked as a team to keep their game pieces in the highest scoring ring using only a straw. #centralcassnd#squirrelses
Sometimes students are wrong, sometimes parents are wrong, sometimes teachers are wrong, and sometimes administrators are wrong.
Your title or position doesn't make you right or wrong--being wrong makes you wrong.
Own up to it and let's get better!
#teachergoals