Lauren Murphy

St. Andrews University alumna. 4th grade teacher with Mount Airy City Schools.

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

A3: Setting up a classroom social contract and holding students accountable to it throughout the year is important. Educators are responsible for modeling (and explicitly teaching, if necessary) respectful and active listening. #MACSawesome

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

A1: In my classroom, I utilize small group instruction and cooperative learning strategies as often as possible. It certainly looks different this year, with social distancing, but these tools allow teachers to personalize learning and facilitate collaboration. #MACSawesome

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

A1: Know your students. Equitable doesn't always mean "the same," but knowing your students and their needs allows each student to have access to the curriculum. #MACSawesome

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

@WillardPenny @MACSchools Hi! I'm Lauren Murphy and I teach 4th and 5th grade at Jones. I mentor @beane_kaitlin and @TeagueKaitlin and I'm so thankful for the positive energy and fresh ideas that both of them offer on a daily basis!

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

@WillardPenny @MACSchools Thanks for hosting!

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

@TeagueKaitlin @WillardPenny You do a great job of seeing the worth of every child! And your daily use of assessments informs you of what your students know and don't know! Keep up the reflective practices and the great work! #MACSawesome

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

@jadehug19 Absolutely! Love the #JOfamily! #MACSawesome

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

A3- I believe that the most successful people have learned to balance these abilities and surround themselves with people who encourage them to do so. #MACSawesome

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

@beane_kaitlin This is why I love our 4th grade team so much!

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

A2- I often fall into "Believing in my own weaknesses." All too often I criticize myself and my work. While sometimes it can push you to make improvements, other times you begin to believe the negative self-talk. Spend time reflecting on what you are doing well. #MACSawesome

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@catcalexander @WillardPenny This is so important! It's never too early to start thinking about the future!

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

A1- Today I am celebrating my students' mastery of comparing fractions with like denominators. During a formative assessment today, all students were able to create models and correctly write inequalities. #MACSawesome

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

Good afternoon! I am Lauren Murphy, a 4th grade teacher at Jones. #MACSawesome

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

Officially ready to meet this year’s 4th Graders! Let Open House begin! #JOfamily #JOleaders #MACSAwesome #flexibleseating

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

Today was our last day of “Kids vs Wild” camp! We read all but the last two chapters of our book, ate “gut cherry pie,” and decorated t-shirts! The campers got to keep their copies of Hatchet and can finish on their own! #MACSAwesome #MASummer #JOLeaders #JOFamily

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

Our campers got to make animal track cookies today! #MACSAwesome #MASummer #JOLeaders #JOFamily

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

A huge thank you to Park Ranger Nick Bowman for coming from Pilot Mountain State Park and educating our campers on what to do if you are lost in the wilderness! #MACSAwesome #MASummer #JOLeaders #JOFamily

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

We were able to avoid the rain this morning, got our rafts built, and tested them at Riverside Park. #MACSAwesome #MASummer #JOFamily #JOLeaders

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

Our campers go to read outdoors on our field trip to Pilot Mountain State Park. #MACSAwesome #MASummer #JOFamily #JOLeaders

[Lauren Murphy @murph12_l]

This week at camp we are reading the novel Hatchet and bringing it to life through activities, field trips and guest speakers. This morning we visited the Surry County airport to see aircraft similar to the one mentioned in the book! #MACSAwesome #MASummer #JOFamily #JOLeaders