Sara Sparks

Mother, wife, teacher, learner, baker, runner, creator, outside enthusiasts

[Sara Sparks @saratechteach]

@CycloneFB Go Cyclones!

[Pear Deck Learning @PearDeck]

This Saturday is Juneteenth! To help students understand the significance of this important day, we've created a free, interactive Wonder Pack lesson.

Get your copy ➡️ https://t.co/8ozx4YLgZV

[Sara Sparks @saratechteach]

@PearDeck I read though the posts! @PearDeck it’s a game changer! I’ll PM my address.

[Sara Sparks @saratechteach]

Heritage is on their way to #readingcolorsyourworld! @ankenyheritage @AnkenyLibrary

[Sara Sparks @saratechteach]

First book of the summer #icca @kennethoppel

[Sara Sparks @saratechteach]

Which grade level has had the most checkouts @ankenyheritage? Mrs. Hall’s class and Ms. Johnston’s had the correct answer, 2nd grade. #nationallibraryweek

[Sara Sparks @saratechteach]

Kindergartners are Surfs Up for Reading! #NationalLibraryWeek

[Sara Sparks @saratechteach]

These Heritage 2nd grade friends are PAWSitively Wild About Reading! #NationalLibraryWeek @ankenyheritage

[Eric Curts @ericcurts]

📖 Google Play Books app adding new features for young readers including "Read and Listen", "Tap to Read" and "Kid Friendly Dictionary" https://t.co/UL94S9u9AI #edtech #GoogleEDU #reading

[Google for Education @GoogleForEdu]

#GoogleClassroom is committed to meeting the ever-changing needs of educators around the 🌍. Take a look at some of the new features coming to Classroom ⬇️ and learn more about them here ➡️ https://t.co/tyhVRnC8vt. #LearningWithGoogle

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Better listening requires a shift from a reactive frame of mind to one which is more receptive—shifting thinking from, “what is the solution?” to “what is this person saying to me?” or “what emotions is this person displaying?” @EdSurge https://t.co/oYSEDDdCtJ

[Eric Curts @ericcurts]

Pear Deck Critical Thinking Templates for Google Slides https://t.co/1dXDfBMR6D #GSuiteEDU
#ControlAltAchieve

[Scholastic Teachers @ScholasticEdu]

Use this article to uncover the secret to the Yummy Brothers' success and build key economic skills with your students. #ScholasticNews

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

A student’s ability to comprehend a text will vary depending on his familiarity with the subject; no degree of “skill” will help if he lacks the knowledge to understand it. https://t.co/wIjXFAxrgd

[Sara Sparks @saratechteach]

I just reserved my ticket to the Fall Edition of #PearFairPD, Pear Deck's free virtual PD event 🍂🎡🎟 Don't miss out — join me and thousands of our fellow educators for a day of learning, building community, and more! Register now: https://t.co/02NDUoY0Q9

[Flip @MicrosoftFlip]

Make your discussions even more engaging... text comments are now in @Flipgrid! 🚀

✏ Peer feedback
✏ Reflections
✏ Quick praise

Learn more about this new feature and catch the latest news in our October Newsletter: https://t.co/U8QyMTvUHP

#FlipgridForAll 💚

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

"A gigantic body of research shows that the relationships in a kid's life are like the roots of a tree," said educator Kent Pekel. "When kids have strong roots they can grow, they can thrive, they can withstand the storms life throws at them." https://t.co/sYiPg6tCAr

[Scholastic @Scholastic]

Are you as excited we are for the release of the first Animorphs graphic novel? Get a sneak peek of The Invasion, adapted by @chrisgrine here: https://t.co/ShFgwUhfsC @kaaauthor @MichaelGrantBks