Effective teachers don't focus so much on rules, but more on relationships, routines, & expectations. If you focus mainly on rules, you will spend most of the year enforcing them. But if you focus on relationships, routines, & expectations, you rarely have to defer back to rules.
There are students who go all day and even weeks without hearing an encouraging word. Let's support and encourage them so they know they are valued and valuable.
Ss’s modeling the process of digestion by using bananas. “This is literally the grossest lab!” said student A. “Yes, it is. But you’ll remember it forever,” said Mrs. M. We ended the lesson by watching a real endoscopy and identifying the structures @JeffGuelker#sciencerocks
On today’s episode of “They See, I See”. They see “California Cruising Around the CEJ Coast”. I see students reflecting on each other’s scientific writing, recognizing strengths of all individuals, and identifying areas of growth to support the overall success of the group. 📝
7th grade scientists investigating how earthworms respond to external stimuli. “It’s trying to go over to the dark side so it can maintain homeostasis”. At that moment, their science teacher knew that her students had achieved mastery. @ArgumentDriven @JeffGuelker
I found a new hero today!!! Amanda Jackson found adversity in 2005 and never graduated. She fought, clawed, and demanded to finish her degree. I had the honor to award her a well earned high school degree. She finished the game!!! #MyFirstGraduate#EffortEqualsResults@friscoisd
Congrats to Mrs. Pienaar, who was nominated by Aanve as a “Teacher on the Rise” for the 2022 school year. Aanve stated that “Mrs. Pienaar is kind and helpful to everyone in our class.” Mrs. Pienaar received a basket of goodies and gift cards from Market Street/Mrs. Bairds.
On today’s episode of “They see, I see”…They see a “Testing Strategy Teaching Challenge.” I see students modeling testing strategies, probing classmates for background information, and gaining self-confidence as their peers celebrate their success. #theymakemeproud@JeffGuelker
Seventh graders enjoying their Edible Cells in science. “Look at my nucleus, Mrs. Martinez. It’s holding the DNA!”Every single student agreed that it was the sweetest lesson of all. 🍭🍬🍩🍪@PulisScience@JeffGuelker#FISDmadetoshine#BestDayEver