Mary Kate Smith

[Mary Kate Smith @marykatsmith]

Ok, giving this a try! Our Special Ed team would be so grateful for any help with stocking our room for our amazing kiddos! 😊https://t.co/N3k7vCVRjH #clearthelist @amazon

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Every day, I want all my students to feel confident and happy with who they are! #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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Media Monday—Every day, I want all my students to _______. #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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My favorite was always Marvin K Mooney Will You Please Go Now! #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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Media Monday—Share your favorite Dr. Suess book. #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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A student in my classroom was out several days recently due to illness. When she came back my whole class cheered with excitement and ran to give her a hug. They continued their kindness by helping her get caught up on missed work. Her smile said it all. #shinebright

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Media Monday—What’s the kindest act you’ve seen at your school? #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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My students show support for each other by offering encouragement when they see a friend that is struggling. #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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Media Monday: Share how your students demonstrate leadership skills every day. #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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A breakthrough with a child helped me to better understand their emotions and the reasons behind them. They are little people with lots of big feelings! #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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Media Monday—Share a moment that changed you as an educator. #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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Win-win in my classroom is peer group work when students respect and support each other. They all learn from the experience! #mediamonday #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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Media Monday—share an example of Habit 4: Think Win-Win. #mediaMonday #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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I’ve had lots of favorite days and they all revolve around this amazing group! I sure do miss you, Beatriz!!

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Media Monday (on Tuesday)—Happy 100th Day of School. Share your favorite memory from the first 100 days of school. #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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My one word for this year is BALANCE!

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Media Monday—what is your #oneword for the 2020 year? #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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@anne38679066 Awww...😢

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@BraelinnStars Gratitude Day 10- Find something that you are grateful for. Family- now more than ever! #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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@BraelinnStars Gratitude Day 9- Find something that you love doing outside with friends. I love traveling with friends and family and watching sports! #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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@BraelinnStars Gratitude Day 8- Find something that tastes good. Pretty much everything tastes good to me 🙄however I never met a shrimp taco I didn’t like! #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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@BraelinnStars Gratitude Day 7- I love spending time with my Annie-girl. Best dog ever!!#shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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@BraelinnStars Gratitude Day 6- Find something in the morning that you enjoy. #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR #nocoffeeforme

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@BraelinnStars Gratitude Day 5- something that makes me laugh. This time of the year (or really anytime of the year 🤷‍♀️) I could watch this over and over. #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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Gratitude Day 4 Challenge- something that makes me happy. That’s easy!

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Gratitude Day 4 Challenge—Find something that makes you happy. #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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@BraelinnStars Gratitude Day 3- find something that is my favorite color. Blue sky and blue water! #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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@BraelinnStars Gratitude Day 2. Something (or someone) that is useful for you: She is THE BEST!!! Useful doesn’t being to describe how helpful she is! #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR

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Gratitude Day 2 Challenge—Find something that is useful for you. #shinebright #alwaysaSTAR