Rachel Pelikan

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@SFLOK2Ask Q10: A10 Maintaining a healthy work-life balance during summer is so important. Making a list of summer goals is vital, and making sure we don't put ourselves last on the list. Ask for help with the kids, to ensure rest time. Don't over do it #OK2Ask #TeachersFirst #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@SFLOK2Ask Q9:A9 I recommend the book, "Born for Love: WHy Empathy is Essential by Bruce Perry. I am open to hearing about more podcasts available #OK2Ask #TeachersFirst #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@SFLOK2Ask Q8:A8 It was hard for me to understand these twitter chats. I had to have someone show me, but I am getting the hang of it, and learning a lot in the process #OK2Ask #TeachersFirst #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@SFLOK2Ask Q7 A7 Reflecting on teaching practice and vital. Making a list of what went well/needs improvement from the previous year is vital. I also like to look back at pics from the school year to help remind me of what needs improvement #OK2Ask #TeachersFirst #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@brhawkins7 @SFLOK2Ask thats a great idea, I also would like to plan a little over summer so I'm not overly stressed in the school year #OK2Ask #TeachersFirst #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@SFLOK2Ask Q6 A6 The biggest strategy in my opinion is fully resting and not over-doing it in the summer months. If teachers aren't re-charged over the summer, it will affect their performance in the fall #OK2Ask #TeachersFirst #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@SFLOK2Ask Q5 A5 My first twitter chat was about project based learning. I plan to continue making sure I add this to my Pre-k lesson planning #OK2Ask #TeachersFirst #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@SFLOK2Ask A4: My masters class required us to do a twitter chat but I LOVE them. It is so beneficial to be able to talk with other educators about issues in education. I plan to join some webinars also #OK2Ask #TeachersFirst #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@SFLOK2Ask A3: this is my first time using a PLN on Twitter chats. I have enjoyed it and learned a lot. Other examples include workshops, webinars, online courses #OK2Ask #TeachersFirst #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@BowerKM I have high hopes to work out but haven't gotten a routine down yet #OK2Ask #TeachersFirst #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@SFLOK2Ask A2: My district offers professional development classes I take, I also make sure to catch up on sleep and work part time for extra income. I make sure to spend time with family and friends #OK2Ask #TeachersFirst #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@SFLOK2Ask Q1-A1 my favorite summer hobbies that bring joy and relaxation include traveling, hanging out with friends, and spending time at the pool #OK2Ask #TeachersFirst #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@SFLOK2Ask A1 My name is Rachel and I am from St. Louis. I teach early childhood special ed #OK2Ask #TeachersFirst #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@SFLOK2Ask Hello Rachel from St. Louis here #OK2Ask #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@E_Sheninger I teach preK and an example of how I apply knowledge to real world problems is encouraging students to use math skills to figure out if a play area is full, like House area can have 4 students, so students must count how many students are there, decide if its open #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@leeannjung As a preschool teacher, I often ask the students to think about their behavior and if they feel like they are making thumbs up or thumbs down choices that day. We also reflect upon the day #edchat #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@genuine_gifted I agree, social/emotional skills prior to primary school is vital #edu5213SBU

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@chrisgibsonedu A5 A5 I plan to take each pre-k theme we pick as a class and figure out how to include PBL within the themes: i.e., creating a gingerbread house, carving a pumpkin, making play based games, paper mache
#edu5213SBU #PBLChat

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@chrisgibsonedu A5 I plan to take each pre-k theme we pick as a class and figure out how to include PBL within the themes: i.e., creating a gingerbread house, carving a pumpkin, making play based games, paper mache #edu5213SBU #PBSChat

[Rachel Pelikan @pprrjjss]

@inspirepassion A1 some real world skills that PBL teaches includes communication skills and collaboration. When my students work on a project together, they have to communicate with one another and collaborate to finish/create the project. All important for real world #edu5213SBU #Pblchat