Amelia Chavez

•Lover of Jesus, my family & public schools• 5th grade teacher at @dixietylerisd

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

The view from my classroom is a sweet reminder of Who is always in control in the chaos.
Psalm 46:1

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

Just push through because it’s worth it.

[Teach Hustle Inspire®️ @ShaunWoodly]

You meet your first year teaching self. You’re allowed to say one sentence - what do you say?

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

It was me. I was the one with tears shed. 😭

[Dixie Elementary @DixieTylerISD]

Today each of our fifth grade students honored the teacher who had the greatest impact in their educational career thus far. The teachers chosen ranged from Kinder to 5th grade teachers. Let’s just say a few tears were shed❤️ #IgniteTheFireAwards @MrsChavez4th @MsdelaCruzFirst

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Twin day @DixieTylerISD :)

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

@DixieTylerISD @JasOScience The winners reaction was priceless!!

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

@DixieTylerISD @JasOScience The reaction of the winners is EVERYTHING

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

Make staar review fun easily. Students answer Qs on their own, then get in groups to check their work. Those groups get to show their answer to me. If right, they shoot ping pong ball for different points in diff containers. If wrong, no shot! Ss love it!

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

Women’s History Month has taught us a lot about powerful, influential women!

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

@TylerISD 5th grade teacher at @DixieTylerISD totally failing at sledding 😂🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

Snow days are for snuggles

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

In Whitehouse, it’s #ChiefsKingdom day! 🥰

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

@Carmona_AGC @MjStokes73 any excuse to use this gif is a yes

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

A4: oooohhh, this has been tough for me. I was recently shown @padlet by @crystal_porche and it was really fun to try today! I had students respond to a prompt and then comment on another’s post (with verrrrry specific instructions). #1stTeachChat

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

@MjStokes73 @DixieTylerISD Miss you!!

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

I guess after 3 answers I should introduce myself. 🤦🏼‍♀️
Amelia Chavez - 5th ELAR @DixieTylerISD #1stTeachChat

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

A3: planned grouping is crucial. 🔥 depending on what the success criteria is for the lesson, my grouping will be different. And sometimes the planned group is to not plan the group & allow student choice - just as important! #1stTeachChat

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

A1: academic language = life language. Ss must realize how they’re expected to speak at school is how they’re expected to speak in real world. I always tell them it’s amazing how we can have 2 ways of speaking - 1 @ home & 1 @ school. Keep both! #1stTeachChat

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

Q2: I know it seems Elementary (pun intended), but ANCHOR CHARTS. Students refer to them when they’re in the convo and can use them repeatedly. Here’s one we talked about today that encouraged partner reading for fluency. #1stTeachChat

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

Working on reading fluently with our partners today! I loved hearing them read. 🥰

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

Fridays 😍

[Amelia Chavez @MrsChavez4th]

I’m prepping notes for next week’s interactive notebook, but first I like to make sure the illustrations look like my students. It doesn’t take much time, but I think it’s really important.