This is Jessie. She works at a children’s hospital teaching patients not to be afraid of certain procedures. For an echocardiogram, just lie on your back and hold your mom’s hand. 14/10
I asked my kids to make predictions about where I was last week when I was in Nashville. 9 of 17 said @longwoodu. I’ve taught them well. #whylongwood#ccesdukes
Hey @longwoodu , we are coming for a visit today and bringing 400 students. Couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our “Homecoming” than with a Flag Raising with all of CCES’s Lancers! That’s right-our team is filled with Lancers! #ccesdukes#iamcucps @longwoodalumni
@GinnyGills A7 I read about being enthusiastic last night. Before I could fall sleep, I preplanned what I could easily get excited about for today. It’s also encouraged me to be a little more creative. I’ve finally gotten into a routine & feel free to plan the more memorable lessons. #tlap
@GinnyGills A6 Coffee. 😂 Starting the day with morning meeting had made it much easier to start out enthusiastically! Once I get excited, it’s hard to stop. I try to connect lessons to my life so I can share with the class to help them make connections. #ccesdukes#iamcucps#tlap
@GinnyGills A5 To continue w/problem and solution, I want to make an escape room w/ problem/solution reading passages that give number clues for students to solve different math problems. The solutions will open locks for a prize. I’m still working out the details. #tlap#ccesdukes#iamcucps
@GinnyGills A4 This was an unplanned intro reading lesson on problem & solution. 1 of my kiddos left their water outside. I made a huge deal out of the issue & freaked out. We came up w/ solutions. Then followed through w/ the most reasonable solution. They thought it was the coolest thing.
@GinnyGills A3 The hook always comes first! I ask myself how I can make it memorable. I want the most interactive lessons possible. I’ve started incorporating a lot of singing and chants. (Sorry to the classes around me because I am not a good singer.) #tlap#ccesdukes#iamcucps
@GinnyGills A2 Definitely said that before! It helps whenever the “creative” one is supporting you and encouraging you to try it anyways. My mentor is one of the craftiest people I know and just watching her work has been a tremendous help! #tlap#ccesdukes#iamcucps
@GinnyGills A1 Since it’s my 1st year, it has been full of learning opportunities and risks. I tell them beforehand that we’re going to try something and then we’ll reflect. I’ll definitely admit if I don’t know an answer and we’ll work together to figure it out. #tlap#ccesdukes
Today I got my very first @ScholasticClub book order box! I cannot wait to open it up tomorrow with my kiddos and read our new books! #iamcucps#ccesdukes