Hannah Cunningham

First Grade Teacher. Lifelong Learner. Passionate about cultivating growth and building relationships. Embracing the chaos along the way.

[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

Got distracted prepping math…

[Robin McClellan @robin_mcclellan]

Growth is not by chance. Thank you, teachers, for pouring into our students in the most difficult of circumstances.

[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

@robin_mcclellan @LizeBailey @kstoryscotti @kmcghee85 @ComerCarissa @mrssaraharnold @BrandyRPuckett @rpondiscio @clrd729 @christyashe1 Thankful for all you have invested in us. You have championed for us and equipped us to impact others.

[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

Our project this afternoon was to write a letter to the upcoming First Grade class. We have such precious littles! They have overcome giant obstacles and learned so much this year. #TNBestForAll #LiteracyMatters

[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

Our First Grade students have answered 20,000 questions on IXL! #IXLLearning https://t.co/1FXaXnx6tf

[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

Me: Complicated means something has many parts or is difficult to do. Can you share an experience you have had with something that is complicated?
First Grader: School with physical distancing is very complicated because, well, I just want to give you a hug. 💔 #pandemicteaching

[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

Can’t wait to be in the same room with my “reasons” on Monday!

[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

Even though this school year looks different from anything we have experience before, students are still making connections and learning! So thankful for the tools to teach under such circumstances. (Goose and the Golden Egg-Sequencing) @Amplify #curriculummatters #tnbestforall

[Knowledge Matters @KnowledgeMatrs]

“...We also know that the best readers are the ones who are proficient w/ orthographic/ phonological processing, +poor readers are the ones who rely on alternative ways to read the words (Stanovich, 1980).”

@ReadingShanahan latest blog is spot on + we agree...

#TNBestForAll
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[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

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“Remember that, as adults, we are the best predictors of how our students and children are doing; they are watching and listening to us. When we take care of ourselves, we’re showing them how they can take care of themselves, too.”

[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

Feeling my bp rise as I read this article. Couldn’t disagree more.

Ss are thriving when receiving systematic phonetic instruction...we have to let people see it!! Start the conversation.

#getthewordout
#tnbestforall
#curriculummatters

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[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

A2 I was taught how to introduce different genres of children’s literature and how to prepare thematic units. I also had to find different articles on reading to review. Did not feel prepared by my initial teacher prep program. #elachat

[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

A1: Teachers need to understand how the many components of reading work together-that there is no one skill to hone in on. It takes a combo of explicit phonics instruction, comprehension strategies, and interesting complex text #ELAChat

[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

“In a classroom that's following the research, you will see explicit phonics instruction and lessons that build oral vocabulary and background knowledge.” #curriculummatters #tnbestforall https://t.co/Cjk7pgxrpj

[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

A7 I think relationships can carry us a long way with parents. I feel ultimately most parents want their Ss to have the best. If we take the time to explain the process and best practices they will be willing to get onboard. #elachat

[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[Robin McClellan @robin_mcclellan]

I have been faced with the challenge of "well young children aren't ready for that content." I think our kids deserve to learn about the human body, civil rights, the Aztec, Inca, and Maya, don't you? #bringit #respect #ELAchat

[Hannah Cunningham @hd_cunningham]

A3 Exposure, exposure, exposure! Through vocabulary (and content) rich read alouds, class discussions, teacher modeling in everyday conversations, peer groups... anywhere and everywhere we can fit it in. #elachat