Katie Laugen

Wife & Mother & ELA Teacher & Literacy Advocate & JH Coach who loves: Family. Education. Literature. Teaching. Writing. Running. Adventure.

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

I could write a book about #Englishteachers using the #ifyougiveamouseacookie trope; it begins with grading at night, includes snacks, binging a show, a glass of wine, staying up too late, needing coffee in the AM to only end up grading that night. A #NYTbestseller? I think so.

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

It's a good day when the class must have a rock-paper-scissors battle to decide who first gets to take the #firstchapterFriday book home first
#whitebird

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

I found #grumpycat while preparing our #classroom and I smile thinking about 2 #students who left him behind after their film project. I think he needs to be promoted to #class mascot to remind us to laugh, tell stories, + be curious.
#ELAteacher #Englishteacher #backtoschool

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

Bucketlist concert! Thank you @LindseyStirling +crew for such a great show, being a positive role model, + your music. 🎶

[Kelly Gallagher @KellyGToGo]

FYI: I have started posting AoWs (article of the week) for the new school year. Go here: https://t.co/A4wYyOYOzT

You have to know stuff to read stuff. Happy new year, all.

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

Surely I'm not the only one who reads an #autobiography before going to a concert? 🤓 #ELAteacher fun to end summer break! College me is bouncing off the walls to see @LindseyStirling in concert. Also only 1/4 in+it's a conversation=I want to be bffs.
#bookrecommendation

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

I teach so that my students become lifelong learners. I consider myself a lifelong learner, so I'm embarrassed by how long I've owned my #Dyson before learning to clean it. 🫣

#summerbreakproject #teacherhumor #teacher #ELAteacher #clean

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

I'm fascinated by conversations about #grading practices and policies.

[Tyler Rablin @Mr_Rablin]

One of my favorite ways to open up a workshop and PD session is with a moment of disequilibrium, which is designed to get people to question if something might need to change.

Here's one of my favorite scenarios I use for a session around grading practices.

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

First step to actually starting a #podcast is a #microphone, right? 😆 Someone tell us what to expect with a #BlueYetiMic please. Any tips & tricks? #Learning never stops.
@MrsFDidrikson

#bitesizeliteracy #ELAteacher #teacher #teacherpodcast #readingteacher #Englishteacher

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

#IvelizExplainsItAll A poetic journal, stream of consciousness of a teenage girl struggling with mental health. A read for teens+adults. Some may initially struggle with the narrator Iveliz because she is holding back, but it is realistic and raw.

#BookReview #yalit #ELAteacher

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

Yay for taking conversation to a dream to action steps! ❤️🤓

#ELAteacher #readingteacher #books

[Kelsey F. Didrikson @MrsFDidrikson]

It’s only fitting we (@sharingengteach) met at the local library to officially turn our ideas into action steps for launching our #podcast, Bite-Size Literacy. Our goal: to share manageable & applicable ideas related to all things literacy with #teachers & instructional leaders.

[edutopia @edutopia]

How can a few milk crates or old tires transform recess? 🛞✨ Discover how providing “loose parts” in the schoolyard can promote joyful, inclusive play—and spark students’ creativity and autonomy: https://t.co/TFOXomU4OD

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

All I can say: #DearMartin is a must read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I'm a little behind on this, but glad I finally picked it up from the #library.

#bookreview #yalit

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

Great idea for #vocabularyinstruction or #revising during #writersworkshop

[Sean Morrisey @smorrisey]

I like discussing words on a continuum with students. Slight changes of tone can aid in learning. Words we talked about today.

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

I love a good #choiceboard but sometimes I need to streamline the process for me or my students. This is a great option! #studentchoice #teacher #instruction #learningmode

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

Looking for a great alternative to #ChoiceBoards?

🔄 Swap out your usual #ChoiceBoard for “𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿?”

This strategy helps enhance student decision-making skills.

#EdChat #EduTwitter #UKEdChat #AussieEd #EdChatEU

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

Fantastic development of the #TheGreatGatsby females; I ❤️ that they got stories. The timeline aligns with the classic, + I will reread the OG with a new focus. Only one male is likable. Without him, it might have been a tough read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#bookreview #beautifullittlefools

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

This is a helpful idea for #instructionalcoaches and for #teachers as self reflection or even conversations with students too.

[Dr. Lute Croy @lutecroy]

When a teacher is struggling in the classroom, it can be tempting, as a new assistant principal, to jump straight into offering solutions and suggestions.

But there's one question that, when asked with genuine curiosity and empathy, can be far more powerful:

"What do you think is at the root of this challenge?"

Here's why this question is so impactful:

🔹 It positions the teacher as the expert on their own experience and classroom
🔹 It invites reflection and self-awareness, rather than defensiveness
🔹 It opens the door for collaborative problem-solving, rather than top-down directives

Of course, asking the question is just the beginning. The real magic happens in how you listen to and build on the teacher's response. Some key things to keep in mind:

▪️ Validate their perspective and show empathy for their struggles
▪️ Ask follow-up questions to deepen understanding
▪️ Brainstorm potential solutions together, offering your ideas as suggestions rather than mandates

When teachers feel truly heard and supported, they're far more likely to take ownership of their own growth and make lasting changes in their practice.

For more tips on coaching teachers with empathy and skill, check out this article:

Link in comments 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

Started #summerreading with #internationalliterature and a grad course. These 3 had unconventional structure and themes that continue to deepen my view of the world. #worldliterature

#bookreview #ELAteacher #Englishteacher

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

Definitely a great idea for a quick prep, filler day between units or a half day or when we (#teachers and students) need a break!

#teachingpoetry #poetry #writing #ELAteacher

[Christopher Barnes 🤘🏼🦇💀 @themrbarnesshow]

Some ransom poetry, 9th grade.
#grammar #grammarpolice #grammarmatters #englishteachers #englishteachersoftwitter #englishteacher #highschoolenglishteacher #highschoolenglish #highschool #ela #elateacher #workethic #teachersfollowteachers #teachers #teachersofinstagram #teacher

[Katie Laugen @sharingengteach]

Oh snap. I might finally have to get TikTok just to use her videos for #grammarlessons 😂

#ELAteacher #Englishteacher #grammar #writingskills

[edutopia @edutopia]

She didn’t know what TikTok was.

Then her students suggested she make an account to post her grammar lessons. 🤳

Now she has 5.7 million followers tuning in to learn the nuances of the English language. https://t.co/wayphXs8pR