Classwork&Wanderlust

Believer, Teacher, Creator, Writer, French Fry Enthusiast

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

In sixth grade world cultures, students also got their hands dirty! Groups had to create a country, craft a map of the country with at least 5 major landforms, and then make a 3D model of their map! #SocialStudies #create #middleschool #leadforresults

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

This week, 7th grade Texas history students are creating physical maps of Texas out of salt dough. They’re really having to analyze elevations and landforms. #teacher

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

I’ve got a sixth grade kid who’s going to be the next @Lin_Manuel. After months of work, he just finished his musical script covering the French Revolution. #RLATeacher #LetThemWriteForFun

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

#DearParents, never underestimate what an encouraging word from you will do for your kid’s teacher. 😭 #DayMade

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

When your students beg to just keep reading and finish the last two chapters of their novel study (and obviously, you let them) #TeacherWin

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

The end of Holes is near.

Taking advantage of good discussion to anchor their learning. (Why didn’t I start anchor chart discussion boards sooner??) #RLA #ReadingTeacher #MiddleSchool

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

Face painting is the new Zumba. An hour of painting butterflies and spider webs on wiggly kids while squatting is my workout for the week.

Spring break countdown: 2️⃣

[Amanda Jo Ponder @amandajoponder]

@kirrsten_shafer does an amazing job of enticing and involving students in her content and their learning! What a #Rockstar @WISDMontessori @WacoISD

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

“Ms. Shafer, yesterday there was a lunch table that was only Gryffindors”

I think letting my students get sorted into their Hogwarts houses is having some unintentional ripple effects.

#YayReading? #NeedMoreHufflepuffs

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

PSA: Your kid’s teacher might be looking at the 11 different required exams and state tests scheduled for students during the last 3 weeks of school… and instead of hiding under 12 blankets with ice cream, they’re using every ounce of energy they’ve got left to make it fun.

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

Make learning magical. #ReadingTeacher #HarryPotter #STAARPrep #TeacherTired

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

I had a mini lesson with a middle schooler to learn how to draw a question mark today.

Watch what you assume kids know, and be excited when they’re willing to risk asking for help.

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

Highly recommend using Jamboard to create a collaborative discussion (today we were analyzing character traits). #ReadingTeacher

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

Hey @elonmusk, if you get the sudden urge to give a teacher a Tesla, I volunteer as tribute. #gasprices 😭

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

Spending Spring Break trying to load up some clipart into my #TPT store. Also, low key becoming nocturnal. #TeachersOnBreak

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

Stop right now. Pray.

[Dmytro Kuleba @DmytroKuleba]

Russian army is firing from all sides upon Zaporizhzhia NPP, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. Fire has already broke out. If it blows up, it will be 10 times larger than Chornobyl! Russians must IMMEDIATELY cease the fire, allow firefighters, establish a security zone!

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

I am supremely uncomfortable with the fact that my middle school students have open access to watch pornographic shows like Euphoria.

I can’t even imagine the impact this has on their brains.

Shows targeted at KIDS should not graphically glorify the sex lives and rape of KIDS

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

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[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

Pray for Ukraine. 🇺🇦

[Classwork&Wanderlust @kiersten_shafer]

@HerringAli My story has ended up being a clean YA outlander-esque adventure. The conflict of “will we make it out of this Arthurian nightmare” is fun because it only gets more complex as characters build relationships and begin to get invested in this new world.