Michelle Musterait

I am a proud parent who teaches fifth grade in Orchard Park, NY. I am always looking for new and innovative ideas for my classroom!!! Go Bills!

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

@blperry3 Good point to allow time to reflect from our year.

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

A7. Developing a growth mindset is important to help SEL in the classroom. Finding activities to push through mistakes and welcome mistakes in the learning process can help to develop strong emotional and social relationships to enhance a learning environment. #engsschat #sschat

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

@blperry3 I agree! The relationships established in the first days and weeks are crucial!

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

A4. I have been pleased with DREAMBOX, a math program that enters students at their own level. All students are set up to be successful. (leading to social, emotional success).#engsschat! #sschat #engchat #edchat #sschat

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

A3. Having a healthy class is important, but surrounding yourself with a happy and healthy staff is key! Colleagues help and support each other! When you feel good about who is around you, you will be a better teacher! #engsschat! #sschat #engchat #edchat

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

A2. Relationships with families and students is crucial. I make a point to attend school related events outside the regular school day. It is important to know your students in and outside of the classroom. #engsschat! #sschat #engchat #edchat
#sschat

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

#sschat #engsschat! #sschat #engchat #edchat
A1. SEL is so important to the dynamics of a classroom. If one's students are in a good place mentally and can trust their peers in social relationships, the classroom is a safe place to learn.

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

#sschat #engsschat! #sschat #engchat #edchat #sschat
I am new to twitter and to the live chat. I teach 5th grade in New York State. I can't wait to learn and grow as an educator using this new, to me, platform.

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

@slbrom @PapillonAnne I feel for you! I have gone down many rabbit holes as I explore twitter. What is estimated to take an hour... has taken more, because I have been easily distracted and taken off course many times! All in with good intentions and a few ideas sparked! 🤣#optwitterlearn

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

A5. My intent is to continue to learn and grow with twitter. If able to, I would like it to be a venue for my students, and their parents, to see some of the great learning that happens on a daily basis! 5th graders rock!
#optwitterlearn

[Anna Cartwright (she/elle/lei/вона) @PapillonAnne]

#OPTWITTERLEARN
Q5. After the course ends, do you intend to continue using Twitter? Why/why not?

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

A4. I have enjoyed exploring @eggertelem. I had always seen our former principal, Mr. Tryon, taking pictures and posting, but never saw the actual posts! Fun to see what was happening around the school. I'll also follow #STEM, the regular ELA and Math crew too! #optwitterlearn

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

I can't wait for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year! Such valuable learning occurs when we can closely interact with our peers!
@PapillonAnne

[Eggert Elementary @eggertelem]

Students in Mrs Musterait's class reviewing and commenting on their classmates' thinking. Proving understanding is more than the answer!

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

We love Mystery Skypes! I'd love to set up more in the upcoming school year. Does anyone know an efficient/reliable venue to connect on?
@PapillonAnne

[Eggert Elementary @eggertelem]

Mrs Musterait’s class participates in a Skype based geography activity with a class from Michigan. Mrs Holler, our Technology Coach, supports the class when they engage in these types of activities. These types of experiences are valuable for our students on so many levels.

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

@PapillonAnne A3. I would recommend to follow our own @holler4edtech. Nicole is ALWAYS helpful and patient with ideas brought and makes it happen in the classroom! Thank you Nicole! 😀#optwitterlearn

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

@PapillonAnne A2. My profile was tough to make. I don't want to give too much information, which seems creepy to me, but yet set a comfort level to allow people to share and respond. so I find that tricky! #OPTWITTERLEARN

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

@PapillonAnne A1. I am excited to be a part of a learning community to share and gain new ideas. I feel more comfortable using the twitter platform after these last past days, but will need to keep using to become proficient for sure... I'm slow at it.#OPTWITTERLEARN

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

Thank you to all of the teachers, you have inspired our future leaders!Congratulations to the class of 2021! @PapillonAnne

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Thank you teachers! 🧡

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

Congratulations to our fifth graders! @PapillonAnne

[Rebecca Filsinger | Music Teacher @RebeccaFils_]

So proud of our OP 5th graders! This project was a labor of love between all four elementary buildings. Making music any way that we could this year! 🎶 #musiced #elementarymusic

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

I am learning how to retweet and quote tweets. As I surf the twitter world, I agree with this message. We are always looking for more time during the school day.... but families, you can help too! Spread the love! Thanks to @PapillonAnne for giving us time to explore!

[Michelle Musterait @mmusterait1]

I have taken a few free pd classes and listened to podcasts from Pam Harris @pwharris. "Math is Figureoutable" and I love that her message is being spread to so many educators. Thanks to my twitter teacher @PapillonAnne so that I can become more involved in my learning. 📝