OurKidsOurClassroom

Teacher and Education Consultant with a focus on #CoTeaching and Inclusive Special Education. All means all!

[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

First post! #coteaching #sped #inclusion #education https://t.co/pEMLZhjkU8

[Alice Keeler @alicekeeler]

Are spelling tests active student engagement? No
Creative thinking? No
Critical thinking? No
Communicating ideas? No
Collaborative? No

RETHINK THE SPELLING TEST

[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

Gotta give it purpose! We need to write persuasive essays we'll deliver to the principal about bringing back chocolate milk! We are writing historical fiction comic books to add to our classroom library! #Workshop https://t.co/pBTYTWZyUK

[Hollie Garcia @hollievonTOES]

Writing solo is often a struggle for my students, but... collaborating on an interactive piece always gets them motivated and excited about writing! So proud of their effort and team work. How do you motivate your students during writing?👏🏼🐯📝@SanMarcosTigers #SMETigerWay

[Alison @AliDeYoung]

‘Once you make something inclusive, there’s no down side. Everyone benefits.’ -@LCarterLong #CalTASH2018 #allmeansALL

[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

"There are 57 million Americans living with disabilities. If you are lucky enough, and live long enough, you'll be part of our community too." - Lawrence Carter-Long at #CalTASH

[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

Excited to be a part of this amazing conference! #CalTash2018

[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

See you @CaliforniaTASH tomorrow!

[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

Quote of the day from @TCRWP training: "Assessing is to inform instruction, not to be judgemental."

[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

"If I can tell you to do something, and you can do it immediately, then you already knew it. I didn't teach you anything." Create better goals that kids can really dig into! #LoftyGoals #TCRWP

[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

I want to go to Morgan's Inspiration Park! #TCRWP

[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

Excited to learn more about supporting all students in Reading and Writing Workshop @TCRWP

[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

Free resource! I print these out on to shipping labels, and student stick them right into their reading notebooks! Help students stay organized, with bright and bold colors to stand out. #TeachersPayTeachers #Freebie #ExecutiveFunctioning #VisualProcessing https://t.co/jFnjQ3I6TR

[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

@goodreads "The Case Against Homework" Yup, reading over the weekend to learn why I shouldn't make my kids do the same thing.

[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

@Surviving_SpEd This is great! I love where it says:

"The cart is not only for children with ASD. Specialists can use it for any kid going into surgery to calm their nerves."

Reminds us that everyone has sensory needs, and we're not that different from each other. #inclusion

[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

All students benefit from Graphic Organizers! Here's a free one for Persuasive Essay Writing. I like the checklists and color coordination! #UDL #Writing #TeachersPayTeachers #Freebie

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[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

This is why we do what we do #inclusion https://t.co/T2ZeXWcbYw

[Matthew Lynch @Lynch39083]

Why Inclusion of Special Needs Students Works https://t.co/nF9tBBvoPF #classroom

[OurKidsOurClassroom @OurKidsOurClass]

@Supt_Jordan @bethhill2829 @LaVonnaRoth @aaron_hogan @DavidGeurin @JessiStephensVP @justintarte @Jennifer_Hogan @SteeleThoughts @jeffhiseredu @Jeff_Zoul Community circles and compliment chains! Also, creating service learning opportunities and choosing social justice causes for writing or social studies units!

[A Teacher’s Joys and Sorrows @TeachersJourney]

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