Keith E. Garvert

Kindergarten Teacher

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

A8 Read aloud every day. Write every day. Give choice. Honor kids' assets and talk to them as the readers and writers they are. Every child is a reader and writer. #G2Great

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

Q7 We measure success in kindergarten through smiles, questions, and approximations! Learning is messy and requires patience and feedback.#G2Great

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

These are challenging times in teaching. We are losing sight of the whole child. The focus and pressures from the top pushes us to be reactive to scores from computer generated tests rather than from authentic student work. We aren't given the time to reflect! #G2Great

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

Kids love to tell their stories. Sometimes I am guilty of rushing them through to get to....(insert list). So much can come from listening! #G2Great

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

Q1 Today in writing, I was reminded how my bilingual students want to share their skills in their native language and I can help them use that as a bridge to their new language. One kindergartner is authoring a book in English and Spanish about snowmen. #G2Great

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

@DrMaryHoward Hi Mary!
Glad to be able to join.

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

Excited to join tonight. Always feel inspired by Regie! #G2Great

[John Schu @MrSchuReads]

I'm giving away 2 signed copies of The Gift of Story purchased from @AndersonsBkshp. I'll randomly draw 2 names in 1 hour (7:00 p.m. CT). RT to enter the drawing. https://t.co/dPLVZ0jOyS

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Teachers don't need to get better at managing their workload...teachers need a more realistic workload.

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

Teaching this pandemic year is harder than last. Every day I feel defeated. There is not enough time in our contract day to do this job well. I’m trying to enjoy my weekend but work thoughts overwhelm. This is how burnout feels.

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

@triciaebarvia @SonjaCherryPaul I’m spinning after this first day...my favorite word from today was “excavate.” So powerful—-and has me in my head figuring out how to begin. Pen on paper.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The most direct way to figure out what's valued in a culture isn’t to listen to what people say is important.

It's to pay attention to who gets rewarded and promoted into leadership roles.

Groups elevate people who represent their principles and advance their goals.

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

A8 Listen. Honor their voice and amplify it. #G2Great

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

When we write, we are actively processing. Same with drawing. Hence we owe our students time to write freely. #g2great

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

Reflection is putting the “me” in my response. #g2great

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

In kindergarten a response can be a dance, a giggle, a chat with a friend about a book. I’d argue it can be that for all grade levels, too. #g2great

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

Kindergarten Teachers Speak Out for Children’s Happiness | Psychology Today https://t.co/Lb0IIJ0gqv

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

Thanks, @CeceBellBooks! What a wonderful way to start the new year in kindergarten with lots of laughs and wonderings while we read Smell My Foot!

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

@StacyKoops @ILAToday @regieroutman Thank you!

[Keith E. Garvert @KeithEGarvert]

Excited to share the article I wrote published in this month's Literacy Today for @ILAToday @regieroutman https://t.co/EffXB0j4GU