Christina Laprad

A mother, wife, teacher, eternal daydreamer, and lover of all things coffee. I prefer salty to sweet, dogs to cats, books to movies, and pizza to anything!

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Happy Thanksgiving from my class to yours @MVESEagles

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This is how we bring farm to table @MVESEagles #englishismessy #pumpkinseason f

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When you’re learning adjectives for the weather, you dress accordingly #MVESeagles

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As we wrap up our last English class I find myself reflecting on my purpose and what drives me - it’s human connection. I’m so lucky to spend my days with amazing kids and my nights with their incredible, humble, hard-working, parents. ❤️ #findyourwhy #languagesarebridges

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What happens when you pair a low level speaker with a younger learner? MAGIC. These shy ELLs are finding their strengths, teaching content they know, by helping others #servicelearning #welearnwhenweteach #confidenceboost #thriving

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@hokieattheview @MVESEagles @JesseBarger4 Hahaha I’ll pass on the cash, thanks. Their questions are always so...colorful!

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@LKapuchuck @MVESEagles Same! #studentsareteachers

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Who knew something as simple as color-creation with playdoh could produce such big smiles!? These two really stepped out of their shells today ❤️ #handsonlearning #newcomers #Englishisfun #lovemyjob @MVESEagles

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@onesharpbunch5 @MrRoutzahnMVES “Better hair, better life.” 😆❤️❤️❤️

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Learn the language. Apply the language. Repeat. #lifeskills @MVESEagles

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@MrRoutzahnMVES She’s a natural

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It’s in our differences that we often discover our commonalities. These two don’t share a language but bond over a simple game of chess. Thanks Ms Brubaker for making Our newcomer’s transition a little easier! ⁦@MVESEagles⁩

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Language is memorable when it is meaningful. These kids elicited help from their peers, hand delivered donations, and bravely spoke with staff to help animals during the Christmas season. Watch out world! #MVESeagles

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Q3 if we want to make learning meaningful, we should backward plan as such and surround give kids experiences they will or will need to encounter in the real world. Our planning should focus on authentic goals. Our practice and instruction should reflect that. #mvesfuturedriven

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A2 I’m not especially comfortable with technology but reaching out to our ITRTers changed my world! My students are engaged and I feel more comfortable each day. Use your supports! #mvesfuturedriven

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#mvesfuturedriven our own thinking, conflicting schedules... communication! Willingness to hear our peers’ ideas and experiences with specific kids in mind, learn from one another, work together for common goals.

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Our last English class of the semester - our adult learners wanted to cook and we shared a meal together in celebration. #thisiscommuninity ⁦@MVESEagles⁩

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@diane_mackinnon @LKapuchuck @MVESEagles @diane_mackinnon when I hear them using the targeted vocab - either in discussion, with their peers, explaining their thinking, etc I give them tickets. Every Friday we draw a name for a prize of their choice. It’s been a great vocab reinforcement tool!

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When your student wins the vocabulary raffle and then whispers “You’re going to regret this.” #allforthekids #myheadhurts @MVESEagles

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@onesharpbunch5 @MVESEagles Both groups are so shy! I can’t wait to see them all blossom ❤️❤️❤️

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Want them to practice authentic English? Give them authentic experiences! These kids are so excited to connect with their high school digital pen pals each week. They’re communicating, building relationships and confidence, practicing English, and so much more! @MVESEagles