Courtney Masick

Elementary Educator #DMUSD #DMHeights

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

Third graders shared their final prototypes and “elevator speeches” today. We loved learning about each other’s family traditions. #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3 #DesignThinking

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

Thank you 4th grade @SusieHopperED for welcoming us today and demonstrating your “marble run prototypes”. We had a blast and loved providing you feedback! #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3 #designthinking

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

Third graders wrapped up their Design Sprint today with more prototyping and the opportunity to present our “stories” to 6th grade friends. Thank you so much for your help and valuable feedback. We loved having you visit! #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3 #DesignThinking

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

Day #4: prototyping has begun. Third graders represented their “story” using technology, art, writing, and various other forms of expression. Designing continues tomorrow along with feedback from peers and support staff. Great work! #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3 #DesignThinking

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

A little Valentine’s fun after all of our hard work design thinking this week. Thank you to our wonderful Room Parents for organizing a great time. #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

Design Day #3 and our third graders met with their mentors to finalize their “story” and decide how to design their project. Peers used TAG feedback strategy to help plan for tomorrow’s work. #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3 #DesignThinking

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

Day #2 of our Design Sprint and the fun continues. Thank you @SarahZRaskin and @LSpencerEdD for helping our third graders think deeply. #DesignThinking #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

Diving into our Design Sprint this week with visits from our district design engineers, as well as a Kamishibai Storyteller. Excited for Day #2 tomorrow...#DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3 #designthinking

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

Thank you Mrs. Eckstein for teaching us about the cultural history of Mexico today. Did you know Mexico has larger pyramids than Egypt? @HTS_library #CulturalHeights #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

Third Graders exploring and using different thinking routines in reading, social studies, and “Understanding Differences” this week. @ProjectZeroHGSE #VisibleThinking #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

Third graders exploring traditions and heritage of the Kumeyaay and San Dieguito area original settlers. Thank you for a wonderful morning at the museum #HeritageRanch #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3

[Mindful Schools @Mindful_Schools]

When we teach #mindfulness, we give our students a foundation for learning what counts, for themselves. Thanks @mindshiftKQED for this beautiful graphic!

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

Starting to organize our personal learning goals for second trimester. What academic risks will third graders take in 2018? #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3 #GrowthMindset

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

For homework, why not be creative and invent something to solve a need in the world. #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

Exploring students’ mindsets by beginning to respond to this prompt on our “Think Board” this morning. @RonRitchhart #GrowthMindset #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

Diving into division problem solving and sharing our various math strategies today. #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

We had a great first day back after our Thanksgiving Break. Practicing kindness, gratitude, and making new friends. #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

What’s better than “crazy hair day” and math games? Maybe a week off to enjoy with family and friends...Happy Thanksgiving! #grateful #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

What does it take to be a good digital citizen? Just ask third grade. Learning to collaborate, connect, and communicate online. @CommonSenseEd #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3

[Courtney Masick @mrscmasick]

Practicing the act of being present by reflecting on the sounds around us when we truly listen @Mindful_Schools #DMUSD #DMHeights #DMHeights3