jen magee

Passionate mom, wife, sister, daughter, educator & Starbucks lover. A 2nd grade enthusiast and education adventurer

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

This is what it's ALL about!! Her reaction when I told her she got to keep the book as a gift! We read mt inscription-- I hope you always choose the path of the hero, and ALWAYS look for the light in the darkness. She told mom "I get to keep it for my WHOLE life!"💖 #sharonstrong

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

@stdb_ofifcel @stbl_official damn this came outta nowhere

[Daniel Willingham @DTWillingham]

Independent reading during school time (e.g., DEAR) has not had strong research support. New meta-analysis of 47 quasi-exp studies shows modest effects for reading motivation and word recognition, and no effect for comprehension. Article is open-access. https://t.co/iHXN0HSweD

[edutopia @edutopia]

Wrapping up your class with intention can be really powerful. These 5 activities bring #SEL and academic reflection together, so students leave feeling confident—and competent—on their learning journey. 🌟

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

@jerseysiesta YAY!!!!! Well earned!!!!🥰🥰🥰 Enjoy!

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

I love this! #sharonstrong

[edutopia @edutopia]

“When your students are introducing themselves, ask them to share one ‘boring’ fact about themselves. This takes the pressure off of trying to think of an interesting one.”

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[edutopia @edutopia]

“Some kids think faster than others, but that doesn’t mean that the kids who aren’t as fast don’t understand.” 💭 This instructional strategy encourages more students to participate in class discussions:

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

Great time to reevaluate the strategies we use.❤️

[edutopia @edutopia]

Research suggests: It’s time to let go of some popular reading strategies. 📖 Here are the ones worth sticking with:

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

@DrBrittCantrell @StacieJassen @FCSTandL @FCSchoolsGA @leeanne_rice @principaldawg @thebartletts @FCSchoolsGA_HR Fantastic!!!

[edutopia @edutopia]

Working with our hands, demonstrating compassion, and finding joy in the day are all ways to make your classroom a healing place—something that helps students *and* teachers. 🧡

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

@DrBrianLack @FCSchoolsGA Brian that's amazing! Congrats!!👏❤️

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

@DrBrianLack @BigCreekES @SouthForsythMS Fantastic!!😍

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

This is heartbreaking but true!😢Saying practice self care is not the same as supporting self care.❤️ Valuing our teachers must come from the highest levels. Legislation dictates demand.

[edutopia @edutopia]

Research shows that "pervasive connectivity" can take a toll on your mental and physical health—and that's amplified for teachers. 🔌 Here’s what schools can do to help.

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

Great list!

[Shruti @heyshrutimishra]

The 7 best TED Talks I've ever seen:

🔖10/10 would Bookmark:

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

Great ideas for different brain breaks!❤️ Everyone needs time to rest, reflect, connect! #sharonstrong

[edutopia @edutopia]

Fight off student inattention, boredom, and fatigue! Incorporate one of these stimulating, research-backed #BrainBreaks into your lesson. 💫

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

@leeanne_rice you and @thebartletts embody this! Proud to have you both represent us at GAEL, especially on leadership in literacy!❤️📚

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

So many initiatives recently, and more coming with the Dyslexia legislation. This is an important read! I'm grateful to work with leaders who embrace this. It takes courage to slow down!❤️ @DrBrianLack @DrCMBean @Lani_DeLallo @KateLightstone @WeigleBrandi https://t.co/nQtaBwgFRz

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

@leeanne_rice @ugamfecoe @FCSchoolsGA No one better! ❤️

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

So many initiatives recently, and more coming with the Dyslexia legislation. This is an important read! I'm grateful to work with leaders who embrace this. It takes courage to slow down!❤️ @DrBrianLack @DrCMBean @Lani_DeLallo @KateLightstone @WeigleBrandi https://t.co/nQtaBwgFRz

[TCEA @TCEA]

Life is beautiful 🫶🫶🫶

#teacherlife #teaching

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

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[Nature is Amazing ☘️ @AMAZlNGNATURE]

“I’m a happy, happy dog” 😅

[jen magee @jenmagee1]

💓 YEEEEEEEES! #sharonstrong

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

What we call Brain Breaks are really Brain Boosters!