Mrs. Firkin’s Class

7th & 8th grade Project Lead the Way teacher

[Mrs. Firkin’s Class @firkin_s]

“Inclusivity in the context of teaching & learning does not simply mean that ‘you are allowed to be present here.’” To be included means ‘we have changed ourselves & our practices to make ‘here’ a place where you can thrive.’”
@MisterMinor #powerful

[Mrs. Firkin’s Class @firkin_s]

I’m a HUGE advocate for choice and voice.
People want to feel seen and heard.
With that said, this podcast episode is FANTASTIC for ideas/research on this topic.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a good podcast to listen to. 😎

[Carly And Adam @carlyandadam]

Who is getting excited for the Summer Games?! 🥇🥈🥉
Need some STEM challenge inspiration?
Check out this blog post: https://t.co/DvqjIUHdKt

[@MoonShotKidz @moonshotkidz]

3D printed “Flower fidget bookmark”. Easy and fun 3D modeling project for beginners. I designed it in @tinkercad and 3D printed it using A1 mini combo by @BambulabGlobal . In this project I used pink and green PETG filament. #STEM #stemeducation #3Dprinting

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

What do you see as the ❤️ of your students' school experience?

(Inspiration via P @ZBauermaster)

[dailySTEM Chris Woods @dailystem]

A3: The best #STEM ideas I’ve seen are reusing recyclables to help kids become problem solvers:
Cardboard shoe designs…
Space habitats…
Planting seeds in water bottles…
#MEMSPAchat

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

When teachers complained to Ted Sizer about a kid, he’d gently reframe by asking “What does this student need from you?”

[Dr. Tiffany Brunson (she/her/hers) @drbrunsonGO]

#FridayMotivations #Fridayfeeling

[TCEA @TCEA]

You spend hours marking and commenting on student work, and then they don't even read your feedback. The solution is all in how you time it.

https://t.co/b3UAEcneas via @cultofpedagogy
#teaching #educoach

[𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬 🎸🏴‍☠️🧩🤖🚀 @Principal_H]

I THINK
I QUESTION
I DESIGN
I CREATE
I STRUGGLE
I COLLABORATE
I TRY
I SOLVE
I INVENT
I REFLECT
I LEARN

#education #teachers #school #autism #sped #edtech #teachertwitter

[Jason Kennedy | Stop Teaching & Design Learning! @letsquitteachin]

@ModestTeacher A couple things...
1. There's a big relationship shift in upper grades. A lot less positive relationships being formed.
2. The learning shifts from active learning to much more passive learning.

Read Ch. 1...
https://t.co/2cYWwsQqSY

[Sarah Snipes @sarahlynnsnipes]

It's going to be a summer full of vibrant learning in Kentucky! @PBLWorksKY @UnitedWeLearnKY

[Tyler Rablin @Mr_Rablin]

When I got sick of being required to change the learning target and success criteria every day (because how does that make sense for kids in being able to see purpose and growth?), I started making posters of my learning progressions and putting them on my wall instead.

[Mrs. Firkin’s Class @firkin_s]

Effective classroom management is..”about building relationships with students and teaching social skills along with academic skills.” - Better than Carrots or Sticks
#restorativepractices

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Weak leaders don’t like assertive staff. But Strong leaders love assertive staff because they understand that Iron Sharpens Iron!

[Mrs. Firkin’s Class @firkin_s]

@BrenzelJill @DunnDolphins @JCPSKY Thank you! I will be with the Kentucky Humane Society! ❤️🐾

[Mrs. Firkin’s Class @firkin_s]

Who needs a Goodbye Parade when the @DunnDolphins parents & my students bring it!!

So grateful for all the memories that I have made while being a teacher at @JCPSKY. Now the next chapter begins! Much love always! ❤️🐾✌🏼

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

If students aren’t getting enough physical activity, unstructured play, & recess, don’t blame them when they get restless, fidgety, & can’t focus in class. Children need to move! Physical activity and play, enhances focus, self regulation of emotions, & academic performance.

[Fixing Education @FixingEducation]

I interviewed a teacher who resigned last year.

I asked…
Why did you resign?

“I have a Master’s degree.
I work really hard.
I love teaching kids and am great at my job.
I do it all for a disgracefully low salary.
All of that and I’ve never felt so disrespected by so many.”

[Mrs. Firkin’s Class @firkin_s]

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