christina halus

Elementary teacher, Literacy Advocate, Mom, Wife

[christina halus @chalus2]

First grade Authors tea @SchwenksvilleES #amazingwriters @Mrs_Ks_Class @obrien1st @PV_Schools @PV_Curriculum

[christina halus @chalus2]

#GeniusHour Projects! Great job ⁦@MissLcaffee⁩ and class!⁩ ⁦@PV_Schools⁩ ⁦@PV_Curriculum⁩ #pvsddoschooldifferent #pvempowers

[christina halus @chalus2]

Food for thought. @PV_Curriculum

[christina halus @chalus2]

Awesome ideas to empower students and promote independence. 10 Metacognitive Prompts To Help Students Reflect On Their Learning https://t.co/T8a8dyWlet @PV_Curriculum

[christina halus @chalus2]

Interesting read. https://t.co/c8n69bhQlh

[Jimmy Casas @casas_jimmy]

#ThoughtForTheDay Two things I have learned throughout my career as an educator, Students, like adults, want to be treated fairly & believe that we care about them. I mean truly care about them, even when they let us down. Let's not make it about us. #Culturize

[Stephanie Harrison @DrHarrison1]

Today students captioned “memes” in ELA! The catch? Each caption had to follow a specific grammar rule or include a grammar component. I’ve never heard so many giggles while practicing grammar. 😍😍🙌🏻

[christina halus @chalus2]

Wow, @lgillespie29 you are creating lifelong thinkers! Check this out @MicheleFowkes

[christina halus @chalus2]

Need to give a shout out to some peeps who remind me how important it is to use Twitter to help me grow my practice @stem_mest @MicheleFowkes @DMartesi @CoachJonCraig @megburkeNPSD @MNeesonNPSD @Ron_Martiello If you don’t follow these local peeps, you should! #sorrytothoseimissed

[christina halus @chalus2]

We need to continue to find the balance in half day K. #playisimportant @PV_Curriculum @Mrs_Ks_Class

[MIND Research Institute @MIND_Research]

"As I made small changes in my classroom, I began to understand that play is a primary and integral mode through which children make sense of the world, and that it is essential to their development and well-being." https://t.co/tVtCoI8ZBI by @edutopia #Learning

[Tyler Witman @witmanedu]

Looking for a good read this spring break? Check out my top 8 recommendations including @EdumatchBooks @burgessdave @SARAHLANDIS @lhighfill @kellyihilton @Chris_E310 @casas_jimmy @gcouros @TechNinjaTodd @mradamwelcome @ShakeUpLearning https://t.co/RpwetbJ2w7

[christina halus @chalus2]

#mustread Should kids be silent in hallways? And a few other things to ponder. Quick read, and makes you think. #pvsddoschooldifferent @PV_Curriculum

[christina halus @chalus2]

This is WHY we need to support Independent reading in school!

[Kylene Beers @KyleneBeers]

A principal recently told me that some parents don't want their kids "just reading" while at school. He asked what research he could share to show those parents that "just reading" has ACADEMIC benefits. Here it the chart I shared. #DisruptingThinking

[christina halus @chalus2]

@stem_mest check this out

[Marisa Neeson @marisabneeson]

Creative, fun, engaging!

[christina halus @chalus2]

@MicheleFowkes #dontputbabyinacorner So many of these runner ups are awesome picks! The One and Only Ivan is one of my favs, great mentor text for reading AND writing! Love!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Students know when a teacher is real. They have a radar for authenticity. Here's 5 tips to help:
* Admit when you've made a mistake
* Say Thank You
* Don't pretend to know it all
* Listen to them
* Use humor/ stories

What else do you use?

[christina halus @chalus2]

Wow! Love this idea! Building life long writers!

[John Meehan @MeehanEDU]

1. Take any normal worksheet with review questions.

2. Cut the sheet into slips.

3. Hide those slips in plastic eggs.

Teams collect and egg at random then race back to their team compete to solve as many as they can before time expires! Rinse and repeat. #EDrenaline

[Hamish Brewer @brewerhm]

Sometimes when reflecting on your practices, the question is as simple as - would you want to be a student in your classroom?

[christina halus @chalus2]

Students learn better in small groups! They have more of a voice, and we can provide targeted instruction! LOVE THIS!

[Sarah Kensinger @skensingerNPSD]

Small group instruction has changed the TDA game for my learners and me! We can target specific skills and strategies to meet their needs, and I can really push students to their full potential! @megburkeNPSD #TDYAY #TDA