Mandisha Hocklander

Nixa Native • 4th grade STEAM teacher, John Thomas School of Discovery • Nixa, MO • Lifelong learner

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

After designing and building tiny houses using knowledge of geometric concepts and perimeter and area, students critiqued one another and provided constructive feedback on functionality, creativity, and aesthetic appeal 🔨🏡🚪 @jtsdnixa

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

This week we’ve had the awesome opportunity to learn from the fabulous students of @BrianaJ_Rodgers classroom! Their ability to develop and execute an inquiry-based lesson has been so fun to see! ✈️💡🎯 My 4th graders are loving it! @jtsdnixa

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

Modeling weathering using “rocks” (sugar cubes) and “mountainsides” (shakers). We analyzed our results and were able to truly understand weathering through data analysis! #handsonlearning @jtsdnixa

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

@MrB913 @jtsdnixa @pamelakclark Love this! Thanks for sharing!

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

Today’s scientific conversation in 4th grade: “If rocks could talk, what would they say??” @jtsdnixa

[Claire Whitlock @ClaireTWhitlock]

So important to remember 🙌🏻

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

The kiddos of room 301 inspire me, make me beyond proud, and make my job the best job ever ❤️ I’m so thankful for their love of learning and their smiling faces. Here’s a peek into our classroom! I’ll keep you all posted on the class pet 😉

[Nixa Public Schools @nixaschools]

JTSD Students are acting as the three branches of government to pass a "law" that will allow them to have a classroom pet. 🤗📝

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

@chastainjjaca So thankful for our school and these kiddos ❤️ Dream job!

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

Don’t you... forget about us. Today the Breakfast Club made an appearance at JTSD as part of 80s day! @jtsdnixa

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

@chickaboomof2

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

Jazz music... 🎼 American democracy... 🇺🇸 Are they connected?? Today we learned that YES! they are, and it’s an amazing analogy! Evangel University Jazz director Mr. Griffin visited our classroom to help us connect music to our government! @jtsdnixa

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

Today was a special day in room 301! As part of our studies on measurement, Carpenter Randy Weaver (my sweet Papa) came to speak to our class on the importance of precise measurement. He even brought each student their own tape measure! An awesome real-world learning experience!

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

@chastainjjaca @jtsdnixa Thank YOU! After all, I learned from one of the best 😉 I’m so thankful to call @jtsdnixa home ❤️

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

In the middle of a reading/writing/science integration project today, a student looked up at me and with the biggest sparkle in his eyes said, “I never want to stop doing this! It’s so fun!” His joy and excitement for learning reminds me why I do what I do.

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

As we begin a new year in room 301, we’re focusing on one word to guide us for 2019! What’s your one word? @jtsdnixa

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

“The only disability is a bad attitude.”

[David Steward @DSteward89]

This is absolutely outstanding from a HS athlete - a must watch! Thanks @Cooper15Dawson for making my day!

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

In preparation for our student teacher joining us in January, we wrote her letters to tell her about our class. I’m in tears reading the sweet things my students shared about our class. It’s all about FAMILY and student relationships ❤️ @jtsdnixa

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

Students explored various materials and then engineered waves to model their patterns. #handsonlearning #STEAMazing @jtsdnixa

[Mandisha Hocklander @missHteaches4th]

I’ll never forget the wonder, joy, and excitement on the faces of my students while experiencing this today ❤️

[Jennifer Chastain @chastainjjaca]

This was such an amazing opportunity!!! Thank you for making this happen;)