#TLAP is a weekly chat for educators who embrace author, keynote speaker, and moderator David Burgess' approach of teaching like a pirate. Burgess is author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators.
Tara -
educator, coach, author of Be REAL educate from the Heart and DBC media & communications director.
Fave stuff-my-face food = French Silk Pie! I order one every single year! ;)
Heaven in my mouth!! YUM!
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Hi folks. My name is George and I teach secondary English in Japan. I blog at https://t.co/HVCqyGmhNd and my favorite holiday food is pumpkin pie with whipped cream! #tlap
This is Michael A. from #122edchat in Chicago. @SmartLab_tweets#STEM Facilitator. Just walked in from practice...prepping dinner. Will try my best to be available for #tlap and #COLChat.
Hello. My name is Susan, and I am a first year teacher from IL. I love to stuff my face with banana cream pie. I am also the founder of #newteacherjourney and regular guest on @PonderEducation. #tlap
Hey #tlap Jumping in for a bit! Instructional Coach in Charleston, SC. My favorite Thanksgiving treat is Paula Dean's Pumpkin Gooey Cake and sweet potato casserole!
Tamara, tech integrator from VA, and my favorite holiday food item is homemade mashed potatoes, but I love green bean casserole and pecan pie, too! #tlap
Hello. My name is Susan, and I am a first year teacher from IL. I love to stuff my face with pumpkin pie. I am also the founder of #newteacherjourney and regular guest on @PonderEducation. #tlap
I'm Jed Dearybury from South Carolina. My favorite is cornbread dressin' and giblet gravy made by Southern ladies who know it's not called stuffin' and don't make it from a can. :) #tlap
Peter “B-DAWG” Boland, ELA Teacher in Woonsocket, RI... on Thanksgiving I can stuff my face with bark from a tree!!! I love ALL Thanksgiving food!!! #tlap
Hello #tlap Eli, Lead Learner/Principal from NM but tweeting next to @bmilla84 as we wait for Pirates of the Caribbean at @WaltDisneyWorld. My favorite stuff my face food is... too hard to pick just one so I’ll say Apple Pie
Hey #tlap!! Annick, grade 1 teacher in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 🇨🇦! Thanksgiving has come and gone here, but my favourite treat is homemade pumpkin pie made with fresh pumpkin! YUM!!!
Roman from Ontario, Canada.
HS ELA Teacher/Student Success Leader/Agent of Transformation.
Great to be checking in with #tlap today. Favourite "stuff your face" food for the holiday is Turkey (white meat). Love it!
Hi! Tech Integration Specialist and author of #MLmagical form Medford, OR! I love the potatoes, my grams cheesy potato casserole and mashed potatoes are my fav, but I love sweet potatoes too! #tlap
Hello #Tlap! Tika, a 2nd-grade teacher from Las Vegas, NV. My favorite "stuff your face" holiday food item is my mother-in-law's carrot ring. It is sweet and savory!
Rich Anderson
North Syracuse
9th grade Global History
Love me some Turkey and then mashed Sweet Potatoes with all the toppings...then jellied cranberry sauce... then pie....then cold turkey #tlap
Sydney from TX, popping in for a bit! Happy Thanksgiving #tlap family! All the Thanksgiving 🦃 food things, but we make a mean pineapple pecan coleslaw & cranberry Jell-O salad!!
Oh, and my favorite Thanksgiving food?!?!?! Deviled eggs! I'm not a big fan of casseroles, stuffing, and such. My dad grills burgers every Thanksgiving and I love him for it! #tlap
Susan from Calgary 🇨🇦 Although we already had Thanksgiving , I am thankful each day #tlap sweet potato casserole is a fav. of mine goes great with turkey
A1
1) My Heavenly Daddy--My God always knows when I need a get-happy ((hug))
2) My guys--Kaleb (17yo son) & D (hubby of 20 years)
3) My wonderful job w/ @dbc_inc
4) Music, writing & reading
5) Kids-- love me some little people!
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A1: Turkey, apple pie, mashed potatoes with noodles on top, cranberry sauce, greenbean casserole...I may have food on the brain right now. Can't wait for Thanksgiving. #tlap
A1 People who are #TeamKid, my job, my family, being at gym crushing a great workout, and @bmilla84 (since she’s reading over my shoulder🤷🏽♂️😂) #tlap#RealConnections
Sean from Orland Pk IL. Had eye surgery that kept me off Twitter for too long. Can't wait for Thanksgiving and some Pumpkin Pie covered in Cool Whip. #tlap
A1 1. Boogie boarding with my daughter, 2. hearing my son’s beyond-laughing silent laugh, 3. my husband holding my hand in the car, 4. family dance parties, 5. traveling #tlap
A1: 5 things that make me happy:
1- hearing my children laugh.
2-When my thoughtful husband sends me an "I'm thinking about you text."
3- Reading an entire book in one sitting.
4- the beach
5- When my students write me random thank you notes/letters.
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A1 My Dog Monte, when my students cross the hallway just to give me a fist bump, reading almost any @dbc_inc book, helping others, and making others smile #tlap
A1: Five things that make me happy are receiving a kind letter from a student, sunny weather, reading a good book with hot chocolate, spending time with my family, and making someone smile. #tlap
A1: #tlap
1. Making a child smile
2. Watching cat videos on YouTube
3. Hiking with my husband
4. The quietness of a first snow
5. Spending time alone in the desert
Q1: 5 things that make me happy.
*my family
*my daughter is coming with her new husband for T-giving
*I will be hosting at my house this year.
*my class
*Daughter #2 will be a student teacher this Spring. :) #tlap
A1: 5 things that make me happy:
1) My God -gets me through tough times.
2) My guys & gal--Ryan (12 yo son) & Cayl (hubby of 28 years) & Shalyn (20 yo daughter)
3) Music, writing & reading
4) Creating things digitally
5) Mountains!
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A1: My kids, laughing with anyone, pink, glitter and flamboyant things, ice cream, coffee and chocolate cake, my extended family, and everything about my job... 😊 #tlap
A1 5 things/people that make me happy are:
*Spending quality time with my family
*Watching my students learn
*Creating lessons that motivate my students
*Hot Cocoa
*Long walks on the beach
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Hi #tlap! Jumping right in with:
Intro ? = Sautéed Green Beans!
1. Faith
2. Family
3. Friends
4. Fun times & memories
5. Food (good yummy foods that can be enjoyed with the four above)!
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1. My children, more than anything else in the world.
2. The rest of my family.
3. Friends who are as good as, if not better than family.
4. A vacation to a new destination or culture...with my fam
5. A artfully/carefully crafted cocktail and gourmet meal. ;) #tlap
A1: the top 5 things that make me happy: 1. Music, 2. Sunshine, 3. Dancing with Ss to start the day, 4. Family and friends, and 5. Reading by a pool or on a beach! #TLAP
A2 I appreciate how @tishrich always gives very specific feedback when replying to tweets. To me, it shows she genuinely read the tweet and took time from her busy life to respond.
@tamaraletter does this, too. LOVE!
I need to take lessons. ;) I'm a "Love it!" kinda girl.
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A2: I really appreciate @TaraMartinEDU because she is one of the kindest individuals I have met on Twitter and is always supporting me. I always feel like she embraces me for who I am, and I am incredibly grateful for her. #tlap
A2: @JayBilly2 has given me more ideas than he knows and has inspired my mantra for the year to make school amazing! He has played a huge role in making this the best year yet! #TLAP
A2 I really appreciate a lot of the family at the table tonight. So many uplift me daily and many have grown to become true friends. I especially have to shout out my Canadian brother @NowakRo#tlap#BeKindEdu
A2 @SteinbrinkLaura is always welcoming me in every chat we are in together it always makes me feel like I’m valued and important. She is AWESOME!!! #TLAP
A2- meeting new friends and the collaboration of sharing ideas that are FREE :) I love how everyone's ideas build off each other to make the idea stronger
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A2: I appreciate @SSpellmanCann and her global connections between Canadian and US School Counselors. She is passionate and clearly sold out for kids, a pirate of the #character kind! #tlap
A2: I appreciate @Gameboydrew because he exudes positivity and kindness, always giving support & encouragment. He also is amazingly innovative making learning truly magical!✨ He inspires me! A must follow! #tlap
A2: Always appreciate @peterdboland and @ThirstyBeesNY. They are great to bounce ideas off of, are encouraging, and a great add to your PLN if you haven't followed them yet. (do it!) #tlap
A2: I appreciate how kind @MarisaEThompson is. I met her in person a few weekends ago at the @SanDiego_CUE Tech Fair. She came right up to me and made me feel comfortable right away. Presenting can be scary, especially when you don’t know anyone! She is awesome.
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A2: @JayBilly2 has given me more ideas than he knows and has inspired my mantra for the year to make school amazing! He has played a huge role in making this the best year yet! #TLAP
A1.2) During this season: 1️⃣ movies on the couch with hot coco🎬 2️⃣ The smell of Fresh evergreen 🌲 3️⃣ Gingerbread cookies in the oven 4️⃣ the first snowflakes ❄️❄️5️⃣little eyes lighting up with joy! #tlap
A2: Appreciations and thanks to everyone who multi-tasks while doing this chat...washing dishes, prepping dinner, folding clothes, grading papers, lessons planning, and all the other million things happening at home/work/life to juggle while checking the Twitter-feed! #tlap
A2 @_on11 Michael is real, generous, kind, supportive, honest. He reminds so us why teaching is not only important but a catalyst for good. He believes in people, whether teachers, students, or non-Edu, and I can tell he loves life and lives life. I’m lucky to know him. #tlap
A2 I appreciate @MsJachymiak for being bold and starting out so strong. She inspires new teachers in such awesome way, I love it! And is who aren’t as new. #tlap
A2 EVERYONE in the #tlap family—you are all amazingly awesome! So I am thankful for all of you! I really appreciate @TaraMartinEDU for writing Be REAL & for being accessible/helpful.... appreciative for @burgessdave for #tlap and then providing the EDUverse with a place for ideas
A2: I appreciate being in so many great chats with @iluveducating@LindaEdwardsi and so many others. Always so nice to see the friendly faces on here! #tlap
A2: I don't know if @MrFulton_LVMS is doing the #tlap chat tonight but his outside the elevator video series is really something awesome to watch. Also @JoveStickel always makes me thing with her reflections in #tlap
A2 I am grateful for @BarbaraGruener passion, inspiration and amazing spirit. I am blessed to have connected with her a little over a year ago and she constantly gives me energy, positivity and reminds me of my why. Thank you Barbara for who you are! #TLAP
A2 Thanks, @GohGaikJune, for teaching me about https://t.co/OqiHZSSvBl recently.
A1 As for 5 things that make me happy... snowflakes, Frisbees, trails, mountains, books.
Catching up, I'm Brian. I teach middle-school students English in Colorado. #tlap
A2: So many voices, not enough characters to show my gratitude. Everyone? There are so many ppl that I encounter throughout the week that have had a significant impact on who I am as a leader. My students reap the benefits, daily, for your investments in my life. TY, ALL! #tlap
A2: After scrolling through Q1 responses, I appreciate the value that everyone places on relationships. Must have a lot of loved teachers in this crew as I know students value the same. 💜 #tlap
How funny! I was just scrolling to find your intro chat to say HOWDY! #MoRepresenting and here you are! Hey, Jove! Awww. Thanks, man! Appreciate ya! #tlap
A2: I really appreciate how we really are a family - extended, long-distance, and don't "see" each other very often - but we come together like we've known each other forever! #tlap#tlapfam
Thank you, Drew! Such a great time meeting you and you’re lovely fiancé! It looks like we’ll be waiting until Feb to see each other again but I wish you two and your families a great Thanksgiving! :) #tlap
Q2: I don't know anyone specifically - but as a group - I love the interaction between everyone in this chat. I learn so much week after week from the Q&A and also the interactions between others. #tlap
A2 I appreciate @MsJachymiak for being bold and starting out so strong. She inspires new teachers in such awesome way, I love it! And is who aren’t as new. #tlap
Thank you Eli. You have been an incredible friend, supporter and partner in education crime. Beyond blessed to have connected with you almost two years ago now. #TLAP
A2: I am grateful for @NowakRo and all the positive posts he shares on all his social media sites. I also love his #bekindEDU chat he leads with @MrCoachEli on Sunday nights! So inspiring! #tlap#passionforkindness
A2b: Just saw that @BethHouf is in the house too so have to name her for truly changing me as an educator. My staff knows that I am her biggest fan! #tlap
A3 Olivia- my little niece aka my bestie! She CRACKS me UP!
Funniest little 5-year-old!
I love quoting her and LOLing all over again.
*In fact, she is represented in all of my presentations. Miss my girl!
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A2- Appreciauti @JayBilly2 and @BethHouf for their amazing books and wonderful presentations at the @NAESP National Conference. Your PLN is better if they are apart of it! #tlap
A3: @JuliePJones is pretty good at making me laugh. I have so many pics on my phone of funny moments with her. I look back through them and laugh hysterical on a regular basis. I would share them here, but she may kill me. LOL #tlap
Tamara...you are such a blessing and I am truly grateful to have connected with you. Thank you. Know that you inspire me on a regular basis. Your #passionforkindness is truly contagious. #tlap
A2 #tlap@RichHayzler is a model administrator and I was proud to work for and with him. I hope our professional paths will cross again. We will always be friends!
A2- Appreciauti @JayBilly2 and @BethHouf for their amazing books and wonderful presentations at the @NAESP National Conference. Your PLN is better if they are apart of it! #tlap
A3: My kids - both my personal children and my school kids!
My youngest daughter has the most contagious laughter, my oldest daughter reminds me of Amelia Bedelia and is SO literal, and my school kids are so much fun! I get to serve the coolest middle schoolers around! #tlap
A3: I feel like my mom. She always brightens my day when I am feeling a little stressed, and she always tells me that she is proud of me. I am thankful for her. #tlap
A2: thank you to @MsJachymiak for being a voice for new teachers and providing an opportunity for new/future teachers to collaborate and share ideas. Twitter is such a powerful tool. #tlap
Awwww, Lisa - I adore you, my friend! I'm always so happy to see you jump into chats!!! I know I'm going to get something good out of it when I see your sweet face! #tlap
A3: my best friend! We talk to each other using Snapchat filters and after a long day of teaching it always makes me laugh...it’s someone who gets me and I get them...on the same wavelength so to speak #TLAP
A2 #tlap@RichHayzler is a model administrator and I was proud to work for and with him. I hope our professional paths will cross again. We will always be friends!
A3: .@AnnickRauch finds a way to make me laugh every day - either through a funny photo of her boys or a silly text message showing the "real deal" life of being a mom and educator. She also sends me snow pictures which make me grateful for living in the SOUTH! #tlap
A3: I feel like @nbartley6 can totally make me laugh ... and cry ... ALL at the same time, if that's even possible. She is JOY personified. So inspired by her energy and passion! #tlap
A2: thank you to @MsJachymiak for being a voice for new teachers and providing an opportunity for new/future teachers to collaborate and share ideas. Twitter is such a powerful tool. #tlap
Q3: My class always makes me laugh. But day in and day out it would be my friends and family. My two oldest daughters are 21 and 25. We have a group text that always makes me laugh. It is good since my oldest lives in NE now. :) #tlap
A3 #tlap my son John cracks me up, always. My husband John has been doing a Donald Duck impression for 36 years and it still gets me almost daily. I swear it’s why I am still married!
A3 My 18 year old son can make me laugh literally about anything. He shares what happens at work and you feel like you are watching a sitcom. Something he said will pop into my head for no reason, and I will start laughing. #tlap
A3 She’s not on here but a BFF, Chelsea, can crack me up anytime! So lucky to have met her, teach next door to her, travel with her, have kids at the same time! Thankful as can be! #tlap
A3 #tlap Mine is my son, He's a junior we laugh all the time. Good times and bad. It has just been us for 16 years, so we have an awesome and unique relationship.
A3: That would be @CodyKikuta, my former vice principal (assistant principal). When under pressure of deadlines, challenges, and long hours he always found ways to bring the light and fun. Kept us recharged and able to take on anything!
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A3: My daughter Madalynn. She makes me laugh, even when she's not trying to. The things that come out of that kid's mouth! Ex: "Mom, I saw Brenden (her crush) picking his nose. He's dead to me!" She's my mini-me, the good things and the bad things. #4thgradepics#tlap
I want to give a shoutout to @CoachGoodman tonight as well. We haven't interacted as much as I would like - but he posts great stuff and is always positive. Keep on fighting the good fight my friend! #tlap
A3: My youngest brother has a heart of gold and can always make laugh so hard it hurts! We have so many inside jokes it bothers people when we just break out laughing and have to explain what is usually not funny to anyone else! #tlap#Brothersister#bffs
A3: My wife because she deals with me. My fiends because they deal with me. My colleagues because they deal with me. My students because they deal with me. Professor Turbo, one of the great shi-tzus of all time, because he thinks I am more than I am... #tlap
A3: I had a coworker at a past school that we could literally just make eye contact from down the hall and bust out laughing!! That is one of the BEST kinds of coworkers! #Missher#tlap
A3: My son, Ryan, is the funniest kid around! He's smart, quick witted, and cracks me up! Our regular saying after he talks is, "That kid..." He's a hoot! #tlap
A3: My inquisitive 6 yr old daughter. She comes up with so many quirky (& sometimes too frank) observations like "why is that man bald?" In the same lift as the bald man #tlap
A3: My husband and my best friend @mrsstorter (who won't see this because she never checks her Twitter account)! #tlap My husband is the smartest, wittiest person I know, and my bestie and I could make each other laugh w/one look in a faculty meeting (same brain)!
A buddy and guy I used to coach with! Can always keep it real and we can laugh about the dumbest things like little kids! #TLAP But nothing brings me more joy than...
A3: My sister Katie. She has a quick wit and a fast tongue and she is always saying something hilarious! Trying to get her on Twitter! She would be dynamite on here! #Tlap
A3: Someone I’m constantly turning to professionally is @SherriSkline as we are bound to break out in laughter at any point. Personally, I’d have to go with my sister who knows more ways than I can imagine to brighten my spirits. #tlap
A3: I'm thankful for @cturnbull15 - You know when you laugh so hard your milk comes out your nose... over the past 10 years he is the one who has made me laugh like that at least 20 times #tlap
A3 - there is never a dull moment with these boys... and we are always laughing about something!! Don’t even ask me what my husband was doing behind my head to get smiles for this shot! 😂😍 #tlap
A3 So many candidates for this—my Parents being first and foremost, I am also blessed with a group of great colleagues that can do this—mostly never letting me live down “moments” lol... also have a few students who can make me laugh every day—their awesome #tlap
A3: My kiddos warm my heart and make me laugh so much! Sometimes for the silliest reason--today is one of those days--they are so overjoyed by the #Chistmas decorations, but they keep running around and getting hurt! #tlap
A3: @KristenSevinsky is such an odd duck, but someone that can crack me up when I am off the mark. We once had our own Twitter chat via DM called #youareawesome. I have never laughed so hard with someone that I have never met. #tlap
A3: There’s this instructional assistant who makes me laugh just about as much as I make myself laugh. She’s so fantastic and gets me going in the morning. I don’t know what I would do without her as my co-shenanigantor!!! #tlap
You've totally got this, Scott! Can't wait to hear what you think of them! #DBC50Summer was one of the single greatest adventures I've ever had. Can't wait for book 59 to be released! #DBCBookBlogs#tlap
A3 wow this ? Is awesome. @PhillipLimb always makes me laugh plenty of jokes between for years to come. He never forgets a joke or something we have experienced together #TLAP
Awwwwww!!!! Yes!! So much laughter in our messages!! I love it!! Sometimes it’s laugh or cry trying to balance it all... I’m so glad we can laugh together! #tlap
A3 The two people who have this effect on me are my daughters. They can brighten any day, make me smile, make me laugh, make me feel better. Their attitude and pure love and joy are beyond incredible. #tlap
A3- I am fortunate to share many laughs with @DonicaHadley daily as we both understand the importance of laughter in our rewarding yet stressful position. I also am lucky to have @LKapuchuck in my life to laugh with and share stories with! I’m a lucky man!!! #TLAP
A4 We live far from our family...so we really play it by ear each Thanksgiving. This year it's just my hubs, Kaleb+me. But, sometimes our house is loaded on all levels.
We do deep fry our Turkey each year!
*But, I guess we don't really have any Thanksgiving traditions.
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A4: We share something we're thankful for around the table and make plans for Christmas. I try to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and football. #tlap
Yes! My best friend and I worked together for a very long time and we did the same thing! We said the same things so much, people would look at us funny. I miss those days! #tlap
Yes! He's very popular among my FaceBook followers. I post Ryanisms. For example, he says "I'm in a pretzel" instead of pickle, because pretzels are all twisted up like when you have a problem, you feel twisted up, but pickles are straight, so... (mostly his words, age 5). #tlap
A4: We take an annual Thanksgiving Trek into the TX Hill Country; tomorrow we leave on year number 21, I believe, bc we started when I was pregnant with child #3. It's the BEST to get away and fish and hike and just BE together! #tlap
A4: I have a staff luncheon tomorrow at a Polish restaurant, so I am thankful for that. Typically, my family comes over, and we incorporate Polish dishes with American dishes. I love Thanksgiving. #tlap
A4: My son and I argue about whether we should put the tree up before or after Thanksgiving, we watch the Macy's parade and always eat WAY too much. The kids start making their Christmas lists because they know mom is heading out for RAK Friday the next day! #tlap
A4: my tradition is to enjoy the food 😂 no but seriously my family and any other company joining goes around one by one and we each say what we are grateful for...it’s really cool and you hear things you might not have realized #TLAP
A3: My husband, Paul. I just have to picture him trying to imitate a Tasmanian Devil and I lose it. 🤣 But I can do the same to him with my impression of a rutting bull elk 😁 #tlap
A4: Thanksgiving Day always begins with @palspartanburg Turkey Day 8K. The rest of the day is lazy with a big meal. Black Friday with my mom is quite the production. Ya'll should follow along... https://t.co/T2U8Yo3tRD#tlap
A3: My youngest son is able to make me laugh at any time. Even though he is only 5, Nate is able to sense any bit of sadness or stress and then just breaks out with the most witty comments that are hysterical! #Tlap
A3 my son can always make me laugh. Even when he was little his knock-knock jokes would have us rolling. He puts a smile on my face and in my heart. #tlap
A4 if our kids aren’t home for Thanksgiving my wife and I always go to a movie otherwise we enjoy our family have some Pumpkin pie with our whipped cream and watch football #TLAP
A4 Were making our own traditions now and that’s the best! Traditionally, I’ve been the one who has to, sorry, gets to stir gravy until everyone’s ready but I’m passing it along to my sweet girl this year! :) #tlap
A4: The enormous family and extended family Thanksgiving dinner with every kind of regional / ethnic food you can imagine in addition to the traditional. Day of working together in prep for dinner, funfilled catching up and sharing memories, laughter, and hugs.
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Awww! I might have to print this for my Smile File! You are so sweet, Tara! I adore you and Tisha both! We are the T-Trifecta! 😍 #tlap#lovemyPLN#blessed
A4 We wake up watch the Macy's Day Parade, my son has been in charge of making the turkey since he was 7 years old, and going to the movies after eating an amazing feast made by everyone but me. ( I am a horrible cook. I do the dishes:) #tlap
Q4: We usually go to a family member's house. But this year we are hosting. That will be different. We aren't shoppers on BF - but rather enjoy each other with a family game, etc. Enjoying my family since my oldest lives out of state now and is a teacher too! #tlap
A4: We just started a new tradition of picking a restaurant that we would not normally go to and checking it out for Thanksgiving. This is only year two of that one! #tlap
A4: I watch the Thanksgiving Parade every year from start to finish on TV. There is nothing like seeing all the floats and Santa Claus kick off the holiday season! #kidatheart#tlap
A4 Homemade cranberry sauce and cooking our turkey upside down have been two traditions I have started with my wife and family. We love it and it makes our supper extra special. #tlap
A4: There’s always a brief moment at this time of year, maybe with friends or students, it’s fleeting, but it makes me appreciate all I have. I know there’s food, family, etc. But whatever that momentary experience is, it just does it for me... #tlap
A4: We always have an extra seat available, movies, and amazing food. Always take a moment to discuss what we are grateful for and the blessings we have received. #tlap
A4: My husband and I just welcomed our boys to our family last year, so we are just beginning our new Thanksgiving traditions! My in-laws fly in on Thanksgiving and then we eat and play games. On Friday, we put up our two trees, decorate, and play more games! #tlap
A4:Immigrated from India w/my fam when we were kids. Didn't do"traditional" thanksgiving for years. As we got older, my sisters &I conjured up a meal(boxed potatoes etc.) Now, tradition is everything is home-cooked &locally sourced, but the tradition remains- family &food. #tlap
A4 for 🇨🇦 Thanksgiving, lots of family dinners and get togethers. Around the 🇺🇸 Thanksgiving, we are usually set up the Christmas tree. We did this yesterday and I love pulling out our special “Rauch family evolution” ornaments. #tlap
A4: After eating dinner on Thanksgiving Eve with my hub's fam, we decorate Gingerbread Houses! Grandma Jan makes all the gingerbread pieces and has tons of decorating supplies! #tlap
A4b- Oh and the intergalactic heavyweight challenge of knowledge and wisdom Turkey trivia game show competition that I have every year with my students to see who gets bragging rights for a year. #tlap
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A4 Everyone has to say one thing they are truly thankful for from the past year. My adult children always roll their eyes, but they do it for me.....and I always end up crying.
A4: Be mindful of what we have and not take any of it for-granted. We serve others and we talk at length about why it's important to do so without asking for anything in return. #tlap
A4. Eat and watch football. After dinner, we watch Christmas Vacation. I also run at least a 5k every Thanksgiving Day. On Black Friday, we disconnect and spend the rest of the weekend in the mountains. #tlap
A4 Thank You slips I have Ss make & give to someone (I encourage them to give them to a classmate or a teacher), dinner with my extended family, & not participating in the horrible “shop on thanksgiving” trend. Also will make one of Grandma Anderson’s Raisin Cakes 😊 #tlap
A4: When the patriarchs of our family passed on & new traditions had to be made we now travel to be w/my bros at T-Giving & they come to us for X-Mas! Everyone gathered at the Grandparents but now the kids have become the adults as new routines & memories are made! #tlap
A4: If we survive our trek to Wisconsin, we set up our Christmas tree the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Good kids get to hang ornaments; bad kids get to watch. #tlap
A4 #tlap it’s our travel holiday. We begin early and go to three houses seeing so much family in one day and eating a ton, but I cook little. I make a veggie for one house. Wine and really good chocolates for everywhere. I get to dress nice bc/I don’t cook. So fun!
A4 Our Thanksgiving Day tradition is my husband and two kids all sitting together enjoying the dinner! The rest of our family lives out of state, when we all get the opportunity to gather, it's a huge celebration! #tlap
A4: Church Wednesday night to have dinner w/ friends & raise money for youth mission trip. Then wearing our Blackhawks gear as we go Black Friday shopping. Never know when you might have to body-check someone into a display. JK #tlap
A4: We,as in all 17 of us, go to Hershey Park(an amusement park decorated for Christmas.) It’s usually fun. But I’m not walking yet and we are throwing in a water park this year. my hubby can’t come until later sooooo. #risktaker Did I mention I have a 2, 4, and 6 yo? #tlap
A5 I want to serve kids in orphanages--provide clothes, food, books, instruments, provide music teachers, theater opportunities--any type of "outlet" to help w/the trauma within.
I'd like to provide scholarships for their college tuitions--at least to get them started.
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It is important to think about the experience that students have in our classrooms. Let's design engaging lessons that captivate both the minds but also the hearts of our students.
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We always eat early... my grandmas/mom/sister @mrsmaherslp make the best meal I’ve probably ever had. The tradition is the people, food, typical Huber arguments about silly family stuff. #tlap
A5 There are so many charities that exist already, I find it hard to try & think of another one to go out there. If I had to, I would create one to share kindness. A charity that would support other causes to do good. No admin costs, purely supporting human connection/love. #tlap
A5: my charity would bring art to the less fortunate, especially the homeless, as a way for them to express themselves and have a voice...be it painting, drawing, poetry, music...and then let them showcase themselves #TLAP
A4: I am lucky to be able to spend time with my awesome father and friends over #Thanksgiving! We ❤️ going to @FrankfortMI during this week to relax and enjoy fabulous views like this from yeasterday! #tlap
A5: My charity would be to help students create prototypes and marketing materials to start teen business. At 12 I had a webdesign business that lasted almost up until I started teaching. It was not very successful, but I learned a lot! #tlap
A5 My lotto dream: a scholarship which provides students from all over the opportunity to travel internationally without knowing where or with whom until they arrive at the airport #tlap
I celebrate with lifelong friends have for over 30 years as no family except my immediate family live here #gratefulforeachother and our traditions #tlap
A5 There are so many charities that exist already, I find it hard to try & think of another one to go out there. If I had to, I would create one to share kindness. A charity that would support other causes to do good. No admin costs, purely supporting human connection/love. #tlap
A5: What a great question! I would like to collect money to make sure that every school and every child has access to calming peace resources, to help them self-regulate so that they can be their very best ME. #mindfulness#tlap
Right? Then after Christmas dinner, we decorate sugar cookies that she bakes and cuts into sweater shapes so we can decorate Ugly Christmas Sweaters! #tlap
A5: I think I would probably use the money to fund political campaigns that I felt would have the most benefit to the world. If it has to be a charity, Doctors without Boards for sure. #tlap
A5: Actually did start my own charity this year. Just waiting for IRS approval. We raise funds to help families offset the cost of #adoption of orphans. It was inspired by our journey to adopt our daughter from an orphanage. Check us out at @OLOM_Orphan Hope to launch soon. #TLAP
A5: Local chapters for @WomenforWomen . Educating the women of our world has profound impacts on family, education and the economy. Education would not be just vocational, but meditation and mindfulness, physical edu. Healthy women of mind & body result in healthy families.#tlap
A5: I was born a few weeks early, so I would love to start a charity that supports pre-mature babies and provides comfort for the babies and the parents. #tlap
A5: I would start a nonprofit that helped put education toys into the hands of children in poverty. (Not just at Christmas, but all year long.) Maybe even do it like a public library where they could check them out. #tlap
Q5: My own charity - would be for a place for students to go and hang out after school. No electronics - just helping with homework, talking, socializing, playing games with each other. I think kids need that! I'd love special needs to be there too. Natural inclusion. #tlap
A5: Have Thanksgiving for those with nowhere to go, like the banquet described in the Good Book... all the “important” people who were invited didn’t show up, but the overlooked came and were grateful... #tlap
A5 it would fund before and after school programs in areas that didn't have them, and it would also provide college scholarships to kids in those same areas #tlap
A5: I’d start a charity that provided opportunitiesto ANY & ALL kids that are in need. Whether their need is shoes or a safe place from an abusive family member. It is so crushing to see kids deal with more at a young age than many adults can fathom to have to go through #tlap
A5: I would start a charity where we would support children to become trauma empowered. I loved this image and feel like we need to not only do more but be more for our students and colleagues who face trauma. #tlap
A5 If I could start my own charity, it would be to provide a free assisted living for seniors and K-5 school all in one place. I firmly believe seniors and kids can help each other feel better, learn from each other, and motivate each other. #tlap
I started a service club with some students a few years ago @ThisClubSaves and this year we made it a non-profit. I want to give to students a platform to be a change maker and do what I can to support them to make local and global change. #tlap
A5: I'd start a charity to support families with children who have lost a parent. More than just financial though - I want to pay for tutors and social emotional support. #tlap
Great GREAT Question... This is something I have thought a lot about. Definitely something with helping families who are battling childhood cancers on the frontline w/ their little ones and anything with preventing and ending domestic violence #tlap
A5- Something to help teachers to help their kids. Not sure what...but something. Side note: if my meme/gif game was more on point I totally would have done the Zoolander school one...help??? #tlap
A5. Provide food, clothing, shelter and necessities to all families who are in need so that our Ss in our schools can come to school ready to learn! #tlap
A5: I would find a way to create a place that provides safety, security, and consistency for kids within the foster care system. I recently adopted my two boys from this system and my oldest wishes he had these ideals in someplace in his life while he was tossed around. #tlap
A4: I am lucky to be able to spend time with my awesome father and friends for #Thanksgiving! We ❤️ going to @FrankfortMI spending time relaxing and enjoying views like this from our condo yesterday! #tlap
A5: Seriously, how do I even start to begin to answer this question ( I will start with how I would help my students) provide safe inexpensive housing, helping kids get clothing and necessities (especially for winter), getting healthy food options at low cost. TBC #tlap
A5- wow- what a question! I’d lean towards going to a 3rd World Country and supporting kids who need it with the basics, education, and sports resources- Or an area here that needs it! #tlap
A5: I would love to start a charity that helps women and men who experience miscarriages or infant death access resources to support their grief. #tlap
A5: I would want to do a "Crash My Classroom" HGTV style for teachers. Free! Classroom re-design w/coaching for how to develop an amazing culture. I don't know if you'd call it a charity, but well deserved! #tlap
I used to buy one for any student in my class who didn't purchase one when I was in the classroom. It was their final year of elementary school and it was a way to do an anonymous act of kindness. #tlap
A5 If I could start my own charity, it would involve mental health awareness and help for our children. Our system is so broken and more and more need support! #tlap
A5 if I could start a charity it would be to make sure that all children around the world have books to read. Too many children don't have any books and every child deserves the wonder and enjoyment of literature #tlap
A5: If I could begin a charity or had oodles of lottery money, it would go towards shelters for the homeless pet population. I would take them all if I could! #softy#tlap
A5: I would have a charity similar to @SofiasAngelsFdn where all funds raised would roll right back into random acts of kindness! It is SO MUCH FUN to give to others! #passionforkindness#tlap
I taught myself the whole process so if you ever decide you want to start your own non-profit charitable organization just holler. I can point you in the right direction. #TLAP
A5 #tlap hmmmm so many charities — I think mine already exists but offering wishes to people who are very sick, especially children. A friend of mine just started a charity of making quilts for homeless shelters. It’s an amazing group of giving women.
Q5. My charity would involve taking kiddos with special needs and their families into nature. We will have accessibility features for the kids to truly interact in nature and camp. We would have mindfulness, yoga and, horseback riding. Maybe teach farming skills with 🐐🐔 #tlap
A5: It would be to offer an alternative energy service that runs on fuel from incinerated standardized tests. 😉 But, seriously, it would be something that serves homeless and/or poverty stricken families. #tlap
A5 I started a service club with some students a few years ago @ThisClubSaves and this year we made it a non-profit. I want to give to students a platform to be a change maker and do what I can to support them to make local and global change. #tlap
A5: My own charity would be an inner city geared toward poverty stricken neighborhoods. It would help them "self help" with tools, supplies, support, to get families back on their feet. Free or cheap quality daycare, etc. #tlap
A5 I have always wanted to create a place called THE ART ROOM where kids could go to use free art supplies to create - design - share - inspire - learn with new and changing media ... and they get a bagged lunch as well ‼️someday, I’ll figure out how to make it happen. #tlap
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A5 Free Showers. I know that sounds silly, but a charity that would build showers (buildings housing showers) with fresh towels and soaps, shampoos...for homeless people. Whenever I feel like things are not going well, (physically or emotionally) a warm shower helps.
A6 I'd like Adam Levine to join us for Thanksgiving. I mean...I might lose my everlivin mind w/his hotness..lol, but I'd like to chat with him about coaching. Compare skills--coaching singers vs coaching EDUs &Ss. Also, I'd like to chat music & guitar awesomeness with him!
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That would be an amazing mission! I know when I experienced this, I felt very alone at first. It was the "hidden secret" that no one wanted to talk about. Kudos to your dream! #tlap
A5: A charity that gives cooking lessons and enough food to make the meal at home for the family encouraging families to eat together. Childcare included #tlap
A5b: A charity that matches low income families with a sponsor. Help them find resources, teach parenting classes, stress the importance od an education, etc. #tlap
A5: My charity would put #books in every single child's hands. In fact, my charity would send books to newborn babies and include someone to come over and model the reading and questions parents can ask children as they read! #tlap
A6 I'd, also, like to invite Maya Angelou and Oprah! I just want to listen to them tell stories and allow their every word to sink deep into my soul!
Plus, I think they probably both would give pretty awesome squeezy hugs! :)
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A6: I would like to invite @peterhreynolds to Thanksgiving Dinner, to thank him for his inspiration and continued passion, joy, and love. His message and mantras inspire me. #tlap
A6: I’d share it with Vincent Van Gogh because I think he truly was misunderstood and simply needed to be loved. He battled mental demons and needed someone to say, here, sit down, let’s talk #TLAP
A6 A dream to share a meal with @TheEllenShow She has been such an inspiration to me and a kindness hero that it would be a blessing. Her attitude, her heart and her kind spirit have helped me through many tough times. I should make it happen. :) #tlap
A5 the charity I start would be to centered around providing schools in small rural districts with the funding needed to keep up with the growth of technology to keep them on the cutting edge #TLAP
I created a program in 1980 and 1981 where we took school age kids to a nursing home - regularly - it was called GENERATIONS and it was a two year long connection for the kids and seniors .. #tlap
Q6 - #tlap That's a tough one, I think right now it would be with one of my favorite #edugladiators for hours of listening and learning on how to make my impact larger.
I’d go with Milton Hershey because I’d love to discuss his vision for @HersheyPA 100 years ago, especially @miltonhershey and what he would think of it now!! #tlap
A6: Myself, as a kid (not famous but from history). I'd tell myself that all the hard work would be worth it one day & to never ever give up. I'd tell myself that I would rise above my circumstances & that I would prove the naysayers wrong. I would tell myself to dream big! #tlap
A6 Tough question... If I could share Thanksgiving dinner today with one person in history it would be one representative from the first Thanksgiving to talk with them about the legacy they have created for hundreds of years. #tlap
A6: I think I would choose @BarackObama to share a meal! He inspires me every time I hear him speak and really gives me hope for the promise of a better future. #tlap
A6 Wow, ok.. Mark Twain. Such a life of variety and purpose and experiences. He traveled the world, captained steamboats, wrote for the San Francisco Chronicle, was an abolitionist, and knew so many change makers of his time. And he was hilarious. #tlap
A5 my charity might be along the lines of getting teachers into other teachers classrooms. Imagine getting to spend a whole week with a teacher you admire? Imagine what you’d learn and bring back to your class afterward? Imagine someone then spending time in your class #tlap
A6: My Grandma Payne. Oh, to have just one more Thanksgiving dinner with her! She would cook in her tiny kitchen, listening to all the things I would have to catch her up on, then we would sit for hours at her table eating, talking, and laughing. It would be amazing! #tlap
A5- take 2- Create a temporary living environment or families to use at no costs while they work to get their feet back under them so they can support and provide fir their families in a safe environment! #tlap
A6: Without a doubt, @Oprah . Many of the thought leaders I have come to learn about is through Oprah. Seeking my own truth is bc of Oprah. Even the power that @DrMayaAngelou holds/held. I learned thru O. So, to give thanks to her who helped me and so many others WAKE UP!#tlap
A6: If I could have Thanksgiving with any person in history or famous, it would definitely be the Doc! I’d pick his brain on creating a time machine. I’d go back in time and get rich. I’d then fund all of your charities! #TLAP 👍😉
A5: $$$ for Ss w/ disabilities to become the Ts & develop then facilitate classes & PD for adults & other kids w/ & wo/disabilities. Teaching topics like how to become a better self-advocate for yourself & how to be self-determined so you can live the life you dream of! #tlap
A6 I would invite Ellen @TheEllenShow over for thanksgiving. She just brings so much happiness and would be a joy to be around. In history it would be President Lincoln, his story intrigues me and I have so many questions for him!?!?!! #tlap
A6: I’d pick Mother Teresa to pick her brain about her continual positivity and understand her thoughts about the future we are leading. Also I think it’d be interestingly her Harriet Tubman’s experiences and the trials she faced. #tlap
We really need to make this happen in our EDUsystem. I had a little rotation we did as an inst coach in my building but it didn't give them that much time. LOVE this, Annick. #tlap
A6: Not to get all weird or sad on all of you, but my dad. He was a minister and started showing signs of dementia when I was in the upper elementary grades and stopped talking completely when I was in high school. I never got to really know him. #tlap
Q6: I'd like to get the genuine perspective of someone who was at the 1st Thanksgiving. I hate feeling like I was misled as a child and given a one sided view - I'd love to hear the 1st hand view to bring that to my classes each year. #tlap
A6: I think Jack Black or Will Farrell would keep me laughing, but a spiritual hero of mine is Bill Johnson. I think I’d be happy to be in the company of any of them. #tlap
A6 well - nerd out a little - I’d like to have dinner with Abraham Lincoln or Vince Lombardi ... or Irena Sendler ... learn first hand from the best ... #tlap
A6: Last question for me before I head out! This is a tough one! I would share dinner with the Author Vince Flynn, I love his stories!! #TLAP or STAN LEE lol
A6 #tlap I think MichelleObama is the first relatable First Lady in American history. I would love to chat with her over dinner. But there are other great women too — Marlo Thomas, Barbara Walters, Aretha Franklin, so many! Would love to hear their stories firsthand!
A7 Each month I sent a couple of packages to PLN peeps when I noticed they were down or needing a little love. Also, I Iike sending and/or hand-delivering #FridayFlowers to random people, too.
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A6: I would love to have Thanksgiving dinner w/ @BarackObama. I met him in 2014 & will never forget it. I imagine sharing a meal with him would be incredible. #tlap
If he's too busy, I would pick @tannerc, @peterhreynolds, or @UnmistakableCEO. They are creative geniuses! #tlap
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A6 Abe Lincoln. Just to talk to him, hear his voice, listen to what he thinks is important. Whenever I read to my first graders about him, I always tear up when it gets to the part about him being shot. What could have happened if he had been around longer?
A7: I love paying for the next car's food in the drive thru! I have done this sporadically for years, and this year was the first time I pulled up to a window and the car in front of me paid for mine. It was the sweetest thing and so humbling to be the recipient! #tlap
A7: Proactively spreading the positive vibes has made my year so much better. Noticing, awknowleding and honoring those around me has in turn enriched my own life tremendously. #tlap
A7: Just this past weekends I was unloading groceries from car to apartment a homeless gentleman asked for food! Not money but food...I gave him a gallon jug of water and a bag straight out of my trunk #TLAP
A5 Tough one of a History teacher: it’s a “Roll of the 🎲” between John Wooden, Teddy Roosevelt, The Dalai Lama, Charles Schulz (Peanuts), or @burgessdave—I consider all my hero’s #tlap
I gave the mailman a N95 dust mask last Saturday. We’re in a lot of smoke. He said he used to fight fires and never wore one. He took the mask. Such a simple need to meet. #tlap
A7: MY FAVORITE QUESTION! There are SO many I would love to spotlight, but if I had to pick just one, it would be Saturday morning breakfasts with my father-in-law. His kindness reminds me that quality time is important no matter how busy life may get! #tlap#passionforkindness
A7: A student of mine bought me a really cool x-wing fighter model last Christmas... I know she doesn’t have a lot of money and I know Star Wars stuff is costly... it was extremely thoughtful of her. #tlap
A7: The incredible power of words. Just got this yesterday, a DM from a school counselor after I presented in Indiana on Friday. Warms my heart to know that not only did I make a difference but that she would take the time to affirm my work. So thoughtful. Sigh. #gratitude#tlap
A5: Store for students! They come & get food, clothing, school supplies for FREE! As long as they ATTEND school! #TLAP We have many Ss who wished for “a sweatshirt” “warm socks”💔
A7 a student new to our district this year drew me a picture of an eye. He had o lay been with us a month and had atruggled in his other school. “He said he was really thankful to be in our school”. Just warmed my heart #TLAP
A7: My mom has made many trips to school when this T forgets something much needed! If she isn't available, it's my hubs to the rescue! I might get responsible soon, but until I do...they have my back! #tlap
A7 #tlap I anonymously picked up a check for a group of women at a cute but expensive tea house. None of those women are on Twitter, so my identity will stay. I am thrilled to have them in my life. Such fun.
A7: Providing random sweet treats without them knowing it, and then receiving one without knowing it while not in my classroom truly changes your entire day! #tlap
A7 Walking 40km (26mil) with my students for cancer research, baking cookies and spreading kindness in our community have both made me grateful for the opportunity I have to learn alongside my students (and have them believe in me/trust me). #tlap
A7: I am super grateful connected with a number of students from my grade 6 class from 36 years ago. They created Hug Day 💕❤️💕they are now 47 years old . Meeting one for tea next week sooooo special ... so cool #tlap
Q7: One of my students wrote 27 specific things about me (including "You sound like a dolphin when you laugh" and "You care about people and teach us to care too". It reminds me of my "why" and makes me grateful for my students and their hearts. #tlap
Q7: One random act that I did was giving my class things they need. It doesn't mean things I give to all of them - but maybe a random child needs something (physical or emotional) - I give it to them and it makes me grateful I was able to be a part of their lives. #tlap
A7 Coming home late & hoping to get the kids in bed before they fell asleep, we saw a young mom pushing her asleep toddler in a shopping cart. We called out, rushed home, brought her our stroller. Our kids were still awake and my daughter said she was proud of us. #tlap
A7: 1 year ago someone on a chat like this that didn't know me told me that I was capable of doing what I talked about in Q5. It gave me the courage to learn about starting a non-profit and I'm so excited to finally be so close to realizing that dream. #tlap
A7: I wrote thank you notes to Ts in the district for amazing things I had seen or heard of them doing. I received an edible arrangement from a T as a thank you and felt special for weeks. #tlap
A7: I tend to do them a lot, so just today I saw a student at the book fair who was so sad that he didn't have enough money to buy a very special book. So, I bought it for him. He almost cried, thanking me and hugging me numerous times. #tlap
A7: Too many RAK's . Was offered a ride to the autbody shop when I got a flat tire, was greeted on the morning of my birthday with flowers from friends. A woman scraping for change put back her soup, bc she didn't have $, we paid for her soup. #tlap
A7: I’m grateful and extremely thankful for being chosen as the @IV_CUE Emerging Teacher of the Year. I’m going for the national award as well. My PLN has given me some great advice. I’ll find out if I won the national award in Jan. Wish me luck! #TLAP#cue19#Thankful
Getting closer, Alicia! Dave shared last night that it will be February 2019! I can't wait for you to read #passionforkindness and share your thoughts! SO EXCITED!! #tlap#DBCBookBlogs
A7 I love placing notes of gratitude in my peers' mailboxes at school and bringing our office staff Starbucks spontaneously because I appreciate them so much. #tlap
A7: I can't think of one specific one, I try to do things everyday to make things easier for T's & S's. Whatever that might take without effecting my overall wellness. #tlap
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I’m a big fan of the anonymous note in the mailbox when I know someone is struggling or the encouragement via song that helps me to friends/colleagues- usually from @matthew_west#TLAP
A7: Some of my favorites have been when my husband or one of my kids show up at school with a coffee or soda for me. It feels so good to know they are thinking of me and took time to bring me a little treat! #tlap
A7: We had a snowstorm this week and I plowed four driveways nearby of people that weren't home yet so they didn't have to do it when they got home. #tlap
A7 All year someone has been leaving encouraging notes and gifts in my office, it’s so kind and uplifting. I have been trying to do the same for other and just today paid for the meal behind me at Panera! #tlap
A7: I received a couple love packages from @bmilla84 and @hayes_melisa, and it made the value of my #PLN come to life! I have done the same for other educators both on my campus and in my #PLN#TLAP
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A7: We had a snowstorm this week in NJ and I used my snowblower to clear four driveways for people that lived nearby so they didn't have to do it when they got home #tlap#KindnessMatters
A7: Our district runs a program for our teens where Ts get to “adopt” the students in need for the holidays (with parent consent). I always adopt one or two Ss #tlap
Q7: the other act of kindness is that my friends and family sponsored all 27 of my kids to get a new book each month. Every month I am reminded how fabulous they are, how loved I am, and how important books are for kids!#tlap
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A7: I like buying a coffee for someone at Starbucks or wherever. "up north" this summer, no Starbucks, so I bought a guy a coffee at the gas station, he was in complete shock and happy (that was not expensive!). #tlap
