#dojochat Archive
ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday April 13, 2016 
  7:00 PM EDT
 
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 What up!  ?  Jen from Nor Cal and I think it is something like 40 school days. Don't count down.  
 
 
 
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Hello! I'm Dan from NJ and I'm a SPED social studies teacher at Montclair High School. I have 70 more days until summer break. 
 
 
 
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Angela 5th grade teacher from KS - 29 days!!!! 
 
 
 
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Hey everyone! I'm Stephanie, your mod for tonight's . 4th gr. T,  Ambassador, and 30ish days!!!!!
 
 
 
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Hello, my name is Monica! I have 26 days till break!!
 
 
 
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 I never count down days. It makes everyone crazy!
 
 
 
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Hey ! Julie from MI...I think we are at 35 days left!
 
 
 
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 So true! I take it week by week. 
 
 
 
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Hello!  My name is Trevor and I have 36 days left! Wooohooo!! 
 
 
 
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Hey everyone!! Super excited for  today :) I'm Jenna from  - former teacher now working w/ our community!
 
 
 
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Jessica from Florida 30 days til break 
 
 
 
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 Hi there! 3rd Special Educator here! 😊❤️✨
 
 
 
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 I've been meaning to tell you for a few days, but LOVING the new profile pic :D 
 
 
 
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I'm so excited you guys are spending the next hour with us for !
 
 
 
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Hi everyone. Joe, math & STEM coach from Palo Alto, CA. Excited to join the  community today.
 
 
 
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Adam Samuels - 3rd Grade - Math/Sci/SS happy to be here with you all! Always look forward to Wednesday at 7 :) 
 
 
 
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 Great profile picture, Stephanie. Did we just become best friends? 
 
 
 
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 Why thank you! It's my  school pic! 
 
 
 
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 Hey hey! Happy Wednesday :D 
 
 
 
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 haha gotta love those school pics!!! You look great! 
 
 
 
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Christina Innis. Virginia Beach, VA. 65 days, 35 school days until SUMMER! 
 
 
 
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Lisa from KY... 29 days left! 
 
 
 
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Wow! What a crowd at  today! Love it :) Welcome everyone!!
 
 
 
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 A1 I am UBER proud of myself because I remembered to bring a lunch more days than not!   
 
 
 
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I really like to take chicken wraps for lunch!! Super yummy
 
 
 
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Hahaha funny question! I started with wraps and sandwiches but then switched to taking left overs because I wanted a warm lunch :) 
 
 
 
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A1: Salads and ! I've been trying to eat more heathy during my first year of teaching. 
 
 
 
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A1: As instructional coaches, most of my lunches were working lunches w colleagues. Best lunch was fully sit-down lunch. 
 
 
 
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 Question 1: Leftovers are my go to, my fave was braised pork and drunken carrots
 
 
 
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A1: Greek yogurt, almonds & an apple. Quick & easy! 
 
 
 
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A1 Leftover chili w/ fritos, sour cream, & cheese. SO healthy! lol 
 
 
 
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 Drunken carrots?! Do go on... 
 
 
 
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A1: I'm a lucky girl. My fiancé packs my lunch every night.  He's a saint.  Working lunches, like turkey wraps, are key! 
 
 
 
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 Sounds like a yummy lunch. 
 
 
 
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A1- definitely chicken and a small salad! Heathy and keeps me full.  
 
 
 
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A1: Homemade curry soup with green onions, carrots, and edamame...there's a special place in my heart for curry. 
 
 
 
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A1 Any leftovers from dinner my husband makes! Like turkey-chorizo burgers on lettuce! Yum! 
 
 
 
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Next Question in ONE Minute!!  
Head's up: Q's will be be coming quickly tonight!
 
 
 
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Hi there! Kali from Florida. Looking forward to tonight's !
 
 
 
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A1 we do have potluck every Friday with different teams bringing food.  The subs LOVE to come to our school on Fridays!  
 
 
 
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Hello all, Katrina from Charlotte, NC 
 
 
 
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 A1 My team KILLS it on our turns!  Our Elf party offered 7 different kinds of cocoa!
 
 
 
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Hello Everyone! I am Kacie and teach first grade! I am from PA! 
 
 
 
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A1:  any potluck I'm invited to!  
 
 
 
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A2 definitely their sense of humor. I've got a funny bunch! 
 
 
 
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Hi all - I'm from Franca-SP-Brazil 
 
 
 
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 Yeah! And what do you bring for the potlucks? 
 
 
 
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A2: They are VERY into dojo! They earn the right to change their avatars each week and are SO into it! 
 
 
 
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A2: I love the humor from my students + learning more about their background. They are making my first-year experience enjoyable. 
 
 
 
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A2  my kids are so awesome!  I loved letting them come up with an innovation and then really work on it!
 
 
 
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A2: I love how eager to learn this class is. They take on every challenge and have shown SO much growth since August! 
 
 
 
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A2: I really enjoyed watching Ss get into the  process this year! 
 
 
 
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A2:  As a TOSA, I worked in several classrooms.  I love the willingness of Ss to embrace what is different 
 
 
 
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A2: I have a GREAT group of students this year. So blessed.  I love their positive attitude and eagerness to learn. 
 
 
 
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A2:   They're ability to see the good in all things! I feel like we lose that a bit as adults. They are always smiling! ❤️
 
 
 
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 the special avatar sets people have created have really helped keep their interest. 
 
 
 
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A2: My favorite thing about my students would be that they work hard. and are very sweet and kind. It has been an awesome year! 
 
 
 
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I loved how curious they were with things! 
 
 
 
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 I like to bring  dessert! Preferably anything chocolate! 
 
 
 
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 A2: I loved how my kids have really come together as a team, we all love each other and support each other https://t.co/tDmaBmxzfV
 
 
 
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A2  Two teams have VIABLE projects and they feel so EMPOWERED 
 
 
 
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Hi all! Becky from Bellevue, NE. K-3 BD teacher  
 
 
 
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I bet you’re everyone’s best friend!   https://t.co/A5BNgngZFO
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 I like to bring  dessert! Preferably anything chocolate! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A2 My Ss are really funny this year! They love each other & sometimes argue like siblings, but they are close! 
 
 
 
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A2: The growth in their ability to persevere. Open mindedness towards new experiences. Hole in ones in golf during gym... 
 
 
 
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A2: I love how open they've been to trying new THINGS!   
 
 
 
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 Love that you mentioned lifeskills! 
 
 
 
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 Curiosity is one thing I can never get enough of!  
 
 
 
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A2: I love that my Ss are learning to generalize skills we practice a lot in small groups!   
 
 
 
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  I have a "Positive Persistence" point for that very reason! 👍
 
 
 
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A2 They have become a family. Willingness to develop empathy and a growth mindset. Humor. Love them! 
 
 
 
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A3: Hands down it’s Design Thinking. Helps teach iterations, risk taking, failure & recovery, …   https://t.co/LSzjVXwZET
 
 
 
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A3: I love teaching fractions. I think it's because I used to teach high school and fractions have more 'meat' to them. 
 
 
 
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 Perseverance is a trait that cannot be ignored...it must be celebrated!  
 
 
 
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A3: Science! We got a new curriculum this year and the kids were engaged and learned so much! 
 
 
 
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A3 I love, Love, LOVE teaching about Jamestown and colonial settlements. That's my jam spot! 
 
 
 
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Teaching lifeskills is always a good point and also the 4 C's 
 
 
 
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I really enjoyed teaching Science this year.  We had science every day and never had that before.  The kids really enjoyed it too! 
 
 
 
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 A3: I know it sounds cheesy, but I loved teaching basic economics. Needs and wants, consumers and producers, goods and services <3
 
 
 
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A3: I teach L.A. only. Teaching grammar skills is fun because it's easy to play fun review games.  Who doesn't love games?! 
 
 
 
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A3:  has been my fav! They implement the power of yet every day...it's incredible what positive thinking can do!  
 
 
 
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 It makes such a huge difference! We don't have science every day, and it makes me sad :-( 
 
 
 
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 What are resources you’ve used for growth mindset? 
 
 
 
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A3: It has also been very cool to teach & practice growth mindset!  
 
 
 
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A3- I liked teaching area and perimeter! The kids got super hands on and we had a lot of fun.  
 
 
 
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 In the past, we taught Jamestown too but aren't getting to it this year... kinda bummed :( 
 
 
 
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 Absolutely! It's so fun to watch the Ss really take growth mindset to heart! 
 
 
 
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A3 Three way tie: Amer. Rev., writing, and social/emotional anything. 
 
 
 
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A3: Soil...Ss collected info about soil from multiple sources (vids/reads), did experiments, concluded w/ GSlides presentations 
 
 
 
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A3: Hands down, my Africa water crisis lesson! Ss were able to watch dirty water become clean.  https://t.co/IUCSwbRogE
 
 
 
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Integrating tech cross-curricular has been the best! Class dojo has really amped up my behavior management & parent communication 
 
 
 
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A3: I love that I get to teach social skills daily bc it's fun watching Ss apply them in GenEd classrooms. 
 
 
 
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A3: Other than academics, I have loved the opportunity to have real conversations with my students thanks to Big Ideas videos. 
 
 
 
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 My kids NEED more grammar instruction and practice!!!!! 
 
 
 
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 Honestly, the   have been sufficient to get the msg across along w/personal discourse. 
 
 
 
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 Love! I wanted to tie in primary sources - found it challenging on 5th grade level. Would love to know if you did 
 
 
 
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   I agree! Love those resources! 
 
 
 
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 Thanks, it was a creative risk, but it paid off! The look on their faces when they saw it transform was priceless! 
 
 
 
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A3: My favorite social skills are relationship building activities!    
 
 
 
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 Some, but not tons. We did some great activities & read an amazing book! 
 
 
 
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A4: I implemented a workshop model in math this year and I LOVE it. Never thought it would be my favorite, but it is! 
 
 
 
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A3: how to do lit circles in a mixed grade/ mixed ability setting 
 
 
 
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A4: GoNoodle brain breaks...haha and our morning meetings. I love our little Kdg community we built. 
 
 
 
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My favorite part of the day is the morning.  I like to talk to my kids in the morning while they go through their morning routine. 
 
 
 
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 A4 Working with robots right now!! High level of joy and curiosity! 
 
 
 
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 I find that if I connect students learning goals to  I get a huge student response and self directed learners.
 
 
 
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 A4: The end of the day when my students and I could just chill and do puzzles and play cards, or watch dojo videos ;-)
 
 
 
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A4: Favorite part of the school day is when we down time where I just get to interact with the kids and get to know them better! 
 
 
 
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A4 Setting our daily goals & sharing w/ the class. I love to see their self-reflection & determination!! 
 
 
 
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A4: Actually teaching! It took me awhile to find a teaching position in NJ. I didn't give up + now I'm living my dream 
 
 
 
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A4: After school. Tutored S and watched her become successful in handling emotions and grow academically. Relationships are magic! 
 
 
 
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A4: Fav. part of the school day: Wed. afternoons I hand out newly earned brag tags. Love seeing them so excited! 
 
 
 
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 A4 too hard to choose - teach 3rd-6th computers all day so . . . but I do love my 6th graders - a fun group 
 
 
 
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A3 I teach reading. My favorite thing to teach this year was close reading strategies. Ss connecting to text 
 
 
 
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A4 exploration Friday for sure! Kids explore robots, coding, circuits, logic games, and all kind of fun stuff! 
 
 
 
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A4: Oh, I do also love my morning 'good new' circle time and the end of the day when I read aloud. Helps both ends of the day! 
 
 
 
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A4: each time a T got excited about using movement in classroom 
 
 
 
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A4: My favorite part of the school day is greeting the Ss at the door each morning!   
 
 
 
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This sounds SO fun! I want to be in your class!   https://t.co/2Etzh64KC6
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A4 exploration Friday for sure! Kids explore robots, coding, circuits, logic games, and all kind of fun stuff! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 A4 probably every time i get to intro a new project 
 
 
 
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A4: Well today in particular was our pizza party for earning 98% as a class on Dojo! It was so fun!   https://t.co/bPJkjHrfj5
 
 
 
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A4: also any free time I have to get to know the stds better; their goals, dreams 
 
 
 
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 teaching first graders how to read. ❤  & loved connecting   videos to lessons in reading & life 
 
 
 
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 Thanks, man. I appreciate it. 
 
 
 
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 I have 27 kids in 5 stations, 3 tech based, with game based or blended learning, 1 paper/pencil & a T table. 
 
 
 
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 I agree to that! It is so important to greet them with a small every day and to see their smiling faces! 
 
 
 
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A4  I've been keeping kids back from specials to do some one on one training. It is so much fun! Plarn! https://t.co/MHsGM9y9h0
 
 
 
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 This sounds cool!  I teach 3rd too. 
 
 
 
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 I have noted a dramatic improvement in attendance and punctuality when I link and 'weight' those qualities to 
 
 
 
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Designing and painting a mural with all SPED students theme of the indigenous peoples of Mexico to Cesar Chavez to civil freedom! 
 
 
 
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 relationship building rocks! 
 
 
 
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 great plan!  Excited to see it work 
 
 
 
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 Tell them I said they are awesome!! 
 
 
 
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#1837 We're always attracted to the edges of what we are, out by the edges... — E. L. Doctorow
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A3 Teaching fractions using Play-Doh! Everyone loves to learn by playing!  
 
 
 
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 A5 ha ha ha ha ha!  Um, big in a movie, I guess.   
 
 
 
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A4 My favorite time of the day was our Novel study time. Rich, engaging conversations taking place. Loved it!  
 
 
 
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A5: Transitioning to my current role as a Math & STEAM Coach has been an incredible experience! 
 
 
 
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A2.  fav part: no matter how their day is/was they always run up to me w/ open arms yelling my name w/ hugs 
 
 
 
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A5: Am part of a T-leadership program, presented at the MI tech conf., mentored a new T. 
 
 
 
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A5: Conquering my fear of using technology with my first graders at the beginning of the year! haha 
 
 
 
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A5: Gamified my classroom this quarter. Badges, AP points, XP points, leveling up, and more. Engagement is at an all time high! 
 
 
 
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A5 I took on some leadership rolls this year and presented at a principals meeting! Feel like I'm finally finding my voice as a T 
 
 
 
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 A5 seriously though, I really, TRULY let go the reins so Ss could design projects and it was scary/awesome 
 
 
 
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 A5: When I switched schools in October, I never thought I would be able to form the great relationships that I have with my now.
 
 
 
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A5:  Hmmm, that's a hard one. Im not really sure to be honest. I think I'll need to reflect more on that. https://t.co/N1tn7kOVay
 
 
 
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  we should all create short 60 sec videos and show our classrooms to each other... Interesting! https://t.co/oM7auRHNUL
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 I have 27 kids in 5 stations, 3 tech based, with game based or blended learning, 1 paper/pencil & a T table. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A4: my favorite part of the day is when my kids earn their gonoodle brain breaks and watching them laugh and have fun! 
 
 
 
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A5: Every year comes with diff. challenges. Didn't think I could get 1 student to enjoy reading, but I did! Phew! 
 
 
 
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A5 Realizing that I'm ready to step out of my one classroom into MANY others! Looking forward to what the future holds! 
 
 
 
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  A 4: playing kickball with a SES who normally doesn't interact. :) 
 
 
 
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Hey there, my  peeps!  Sorry, I'm a little late to the party.  It's the run up to IB exams. Craziness! I'll catch up!
 
 
 
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A5 Attempt a student centered classroom. Didn't implement 100% but it was a good start. 
 
 
 
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 Definitely a great structure that builds S engagement. Have you checked out ? 
 
 
 
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Halfway through the year, I changed how I did small group reading.  Went to Strategy Groups than traditional Guided Reading 
 
 
 
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A5: Improving reading comprehension amongst my students. They are much more confident reading out loud now. 
 
 
 
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 I love kickball with kids! We play a tourney every year! 
 
 
 
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A5: Never thought I'd take on such a leadership role in my 3rd yr teaching: Team leader & facilitated  tech training for my school 
 
 
 
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 That's my goal as well. I'm hoping to do it next school year  
 
 
 
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 we end the year with 6th grade vs teachers.  I'm the ref   https://t.co/2RFKwK2wm1
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 I love kickball with kids! We play a tourney every year! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A5: Also unsure about my students being able to handle using Twitter, but they've been AWESOME! Check 'em out,  
 
 
 
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A5.I opened Irelands first and only Primary School STEAM Room.Its a journey into the unknown for the team  
 
 
 
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 a6 one more big project to squeeze in, and really hope to pull it off 
 
 
 
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Q6: Trying to set up twitter challenge w/ another 3rd grade T where our kids send puzzles to solve, end with a skype session. 
 
 
 
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 What is a maker mobile???? 
 
 
 
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Look at you! Congrats!   https://t.co/geVBzT9AqM
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A5.I opened Irelands first and only Primary School STEAM Room.Its a journey into the unknown for the team  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Hello! Brian S. here, HS Spanish teacher, suburban St Louis. 26 days until summer 
 
 
 
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A6 get my donors choose project funded! Trying to get a little bits STEAM kit! 
 
 
 
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One thing that I would like to test out and accomplish this year is the use of whole class book clubs. 
 
 
 
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A6: Still hoping to get geniushour up and running where students use their tech skills to research and create on their own 
 
 
 
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A6: I want to improve attendance with a number of my students. I'm still brainstorming different strategies. 
 
 
 
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A6: For my grade level partner and I (  ) to create our own fairy tale unit! 
 
 
 
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Q6: I also want to get approval to run a coding club after school next year (and some funding) 
 
 
 
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A5: I have encouraged my coworkers to get Twitter, tweet, and be CONNECTED!  
 
 
 
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 A6: Finish my Master's and survive testing, even though I teach a 1st/2nd combo, we have to be SUPER quiet and I don't teach quiet
 
 
 
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A6: Still hoping to get geniushour up and running so students use their tech skills to research and create on their own projects 
 
 
 
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 Some sites have a maker studio, others maker cart, others have nothing. Maker mobile brings the wonder to them 
 
 
 
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 A1: This year my favorite food to take for lunch was Lean Cuisine chicken fried rice. 2:30 in the microwave, delish! 
 
 
 
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 I'm hoping incorporate genius hour into my classroom next school year. I'm so fascinated by it. 
 
 
 
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A6: I hope to do my Math Restaurant again this yr! It was so much fun last yr teaching the SS abt $  https://t.co/hY66yOEQvk
 
 
 
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 Can I come?  We could buddy up!   
 
 
 
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A6 Hopefully one more novel study with a group project. 
 
 
 
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A6:  Even better communication with Ps and Ss.  I can always improve! 
 
 
 
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A6  I want them to LOVE reading!
 
 
 
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 Twitter is seriously the best kind of professional development. 
 
 
 
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 A2: I really loved the curiosity and effort of my students this year. Trying new technology was fun for me and them! 
 
 
 
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 Maker movement involves creativity, design thinking, prototypes, failures & recoveries, ... all by making/creating 
 
 
 
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 Twitter has changed my life! 
 
 
 
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 I've seen some Maker Stations this year...looks so fun!  Would love to try it next year!
 
 
 
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  I love the new . I created short 15sec videos at our athletics carnival. PARENTS LOVE IT 
 
 
 
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 Def important to do. I used spreadsheet to keep track of P contact. Helps me know who I haven't contacted in a while 
 
 
 
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A6: This year I still hope to make some gains with some of my thirdies by helping them reach their goals. 
 
 
 
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 has some great resources to help get Ts connected.  She's a Twitter guru!  https://t.co/VGjpmJLh34
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A5: I have encouraged my coworkers to get Twitter, tweet, and be CONNECTED!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A6: I would like to accomplish a  lesson to teach problem solving and teamwork!    
 
 
 
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 A3: my fave thing to teach this year was prolly my lesson on Spain and bullfighting. culture sparks good discussion   
 
 
 
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Q7: I'll miss my students the most of course!!! 
 
 
 
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 You got it. That's the key to further learning. Foster the love of reading. 
 
 
 
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A7 My classroom :-( We're getting a new addition to our building & I have to move...   
 
 
 
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A7 My students. Always my students. Makes my stomach sick to think about it. 😥 
 
 
 
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  It's the best self-initiated form of PD available. 
 
 
 
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A7: I had amazing parent support this year. Don't know what I would've done without them. 
 
 
 
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A7: The interactions with the students and staff. The relationships is one of the reasons why I get out of bed each morning. 
 
 
 
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A7 definitely my sweet homeroom! They're a hoot.  
 
 
 
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A7: those who are retiring!  I love my colleagues 
 
 
 
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I always miss how by the end of the year my kids understand and follow my routines and expectations. Then, they are gone..... 
 
 
 
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 Blech! Hate moving rooms! 
 
 
 
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 We need  rehab in the summers for sure!
 
 
 
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 That's half the battle right there!  
 
 
 
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A7: This group of kids, a close colleague who's retiring  1 Ss who will be 'graduating' from my bldg that I am esp. connected with 
 
 
 
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A7 gonna miss my 6th grade crew!  Hate to send them out there!   
 
 
 
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A7 All the laughs we shared. Funny group this year. 
 
 
 
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   love this - thanks for sharing! 
 
 
 
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 I always miss the sense of family that is created with my class. It's always a little sad that they move on and apart.
 
 
 
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 A7 My kiddos, My husband has already prepped for the depression I go into when I don't get to see them, lots of chocolate and hugs
 
 
 
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 aw they are so cute, too! 
 
 
 
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   You can do it with your classroom Ss. Such a great activity that builds countless skills. 
 
 
 
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A4: my fave part of the school day was Música Miércoles. Every weds I intro'ed a new Latin artist and we talked lyrics and theme 
 
 
 
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A7 end of year is hard, I'm all emotional and my Ss are like, "Peace! We Out!" 
 
 
 
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 They are so stoked about summer 
 
 
 
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 Awesome! It's why we're educators, right? Change one life, turn one student in a positive direction, show them "possible." 
 
 
 
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Soooo true!!! "No I'm not crying, my eyes are just misty" haha  https://t.co/cEUmZcywii
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A7 end of year is hard, I'm all emotional and my Ss are like, "Peace! We Out!" 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A7: The@kids and amazing paras I work with. I always cry in the last day of school. 😭😩😢 
 
 
 
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A5: didn't think I could incorporate cooperative learning into my pedagogy. I also love trying new tech-- Plickers, GClassrm, more 
 
 
 
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A7   inner city school I long to inspire Big Big dreams about their future for  soon to grad 8th grade hope meters are way too low!
 
 
 
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A7 should clarify - they miss me or say they do -- it's just, you know, SUMMER!!!  
 
 
 
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A8: Got whole school on CD!! Awesome for the community! 
 
 
 
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A7:  I'll miss my seniors, including my very own daughter who will be graduating this year. Where did the time go? 
 
 
 
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A8  Chapter One - jk  
SO MUCH! let go my clenched hand of control and good things fell like raindrops on the kids 
 
 
 
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 That is my woman is my favorite.  
 
 
 
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 We even did a mojo themed march is reading month! 
 
 
 
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A8: The relationship I created with one of my more challenging students... I'm glad that we had a successful year together! 
 
 
 
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  ahhhmazing!!! :)  congrats! 
 
 
 
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 what did I do well? Respectfully question authority and challenge the status quo...
 
 
 
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THAT is awesome!   https://t.co/5dR8cjP4Ik
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 what did I do well? Respectfully question authority and challenge the status quo...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  A2. They were fearless in exploring new things and receptive to constructive criticism 😊
 
 
 
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I will always remember the relationship I established with the student with autism in my class this year. Great kid! 
 
 
 
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 A7 Foodie Fridays, I started doing a food project every Friday in math with my kids, They loved it!
 
 
 
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A8: I will always remember the satisfaction from my students. I try to do fun lessons and for the most part, they appreciated it. 
 
 
 
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A8 Also learned to accept uncomfortable conversations - so important to learn and teach  
 
 
 
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A8 Involved my kinders in Hour of Code. So amazing to see the real-world skills they gained with blockly and our robots 
 
 
 
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 I like your way of thinking! I've done food from different cultures and cookie maps. 
 
 
 
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A8: help two new Ss and their families have successful school days as well as improved home behavior 
 
 
 
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 Yes! My ss love to code! You can hear a pin drop in the room when they're doing it! 
 
 
 
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A8 the faces of my 4th graders as a circle of ADULTS leaned in to hear their idea   
 
 
 
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A6   inner city school I long to inspire Big Big dreams about their future for  soon to grad 8th grade hope meters are way too low!
 
 
 
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A6: still hoping to get it 90% target language use. Still hoping for more St production of Lang. More tech  https://t.co/GekeiNnjbS
 
 
 
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A8 got my kids involved in creativity and tech! The look on their faces when the robot does what they want because they coded it! 
 
 
 
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 the whole thing was karate themed...skills needed for success in rdg & MA are the same. Great response! 
 
 
 
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   ahh, that makes sense. Your afterschool Ss will love it! Encourage them to write own games 
 
 
 
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A8 Global math challenge was a great experience for my ss.  
 
 
 
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Moved to big room in Dec. w/ flexible seating no longer needed to use Dojo. Kids just new what to do and were good w/ work. 
 
 
 
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  A3. Being true to self when the demands are relentless. Have a sexy MIND according to  😊
 
 
 
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A7: Will miss bright faces and interesting personalities of s's. Will miss unforgettable good times  https://t.co/VLKEM5tNcc
 
 
 
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 you weren't kidding about questions coming fast - whoo hoo sink or swim :-) 
 
 
 
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A9: Spending time with my family and friends
 
 
 
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Hour of Code is awesome!   https://t.co/OQlrlqgYWJ
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A8 Involved my kinders in Hour of Code. So amazing to see the real-world skills they gained with blockly and our robots 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A9 SLEEPING!!! Also going to ISTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Having time to learn more tech!  
 
 
 
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A9: The beach with   and our dog!!! 
 
 
 
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A9: Late morning coffee on the deck, sailing/ swimming in Lake MI, learning to code myself, reigniting the passion (again) 
 
 
 
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A9: Collaboration, putting new ideas into play, teaching and playing tennis w/ students from school! 
 
 
 
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 Oh, we are SOO meeting up! 
 
 
 
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A9 I'm looking forward to spending time with my grandson. :) 
 
 
 
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My beach vacation!!!!!!!! Also, my grade level partners and I collaborating for a few days to have a great start to the new year! 
 
 
 
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A9 presenting at ! And my summer job working with coding, robotics, and stem! 
 
 
 
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 WHOOPS ....something else I did ... I took out tables and chairs and opened up the room and created flexible learning spaces.
 
 
 
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A9 Traveling and enjoying some much needed R&R! 
 
 
 
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A8: trying a QR code and Vocaroo project, Speaking tests and projects on VoiceThread, using ClassDojo!   https://t.co/6cfoBh6Bgo
 
 
 
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 A9 Days on the beach and amazing mexican food, and a possible trip to meet my new nephew, Klein
 
 
 
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A9: I'm looking forward to lifeguarding + getting a tan! I'm also going to fine-tune + expand on lessons for the next school year. 
 
 
 
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A9: I'm looking forward to my wedding in July, beach days, and recharging to do it all again in September! 
 
 
 
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 I WANT A SECOND JOB THAT's COOL LIKE THAT!!! 
 
 
 
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 Well it's winter here in Australia, so we have 30 weeks to go till our summer holidays....
 
 
 
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A8: guiding my Ss and children through a challenging year while staying true to myself as an educator and parent. 
 
 
 
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A9: Family time. It's always a struggle to balance your school family with your home family! ❤️ 
 
 
 
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  A7 I made an Impact. Good or bad, it was an Impact to insight discourse and probe thinking. Both ways. 
 
 
 
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A6: my donorschoose project for books for my classroom library! 
 
 
 
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A10 I do a balloon count down the last 10 days. Ss pick a balloon to pop and they get to do the activity in the balloon 
 
 
 
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A10: Last year our last week was GoNoodle themed, "Camp GoNoodle." This year I'm thinking another calm camp theme week. 
 
 
 
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Q10 Kickball tourney, Field Day, fun stuff we don't ever get to do anymore bc of testing... 
 
 
 
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A10: My FAV thing to do twds the end of school is to play Minute to Win it Games! SOOOOO FUN!!!   https://t.co/toMUty61kj
 
 
 
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A10: I'm planning on doing a South America cookie map. I did it  for Africa and it was a success.  https://t.co/8YCJX17JQS
 
 
 
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  A8. Exploring another land, another culture. 😊Amass and share differences 
 
 
 
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 I did that w/ my class 2 years ago & it was so fun! 
 
 
 
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A10 Looking forward to our kindergarten graduation and field day! 
 
 
 
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A10: Last day of school I give each Ss an award and have them walk the red carpet to the applause of their classmates. 
 
 
 
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We have 2 Field Trips planned.  Also, a walking field trip to our town's Historical Museum! 
 
 
 
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 A10 I usually do a final countdown, where we pop balloons for the last 10 days of school and They get a special surprise from each
 
 
 
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A10 field day, bbq, picnic, class advancement, 6th vs teacher soccer, world cup tourney in PE, and question the teacher day 
 
 
 
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A10: I always do a candy award ceremony that the kids love! 
 
 
 
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A10 Also the very last class day when I finally say "Yes, you can go to https://t.co/JWdvRwdiJd" P.S. there is no math there 
 
 
 
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A10: looking forward to kickball, field day, school carnival 
 
 
 
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A10 We have a couple of field trips coming up and a school rally is in the works. 
 
 
 
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Gotta run  -- thanks for the great chat  & all the fabulous !
 
 
 
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Gotta run  -- thanks for the great chat  & all the fabulous !
 
 
 
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A10: Pack!  We have to be out of our rooms on the last day to make way for the camp that uses our campus over the summer. 
 
 
 
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This was my first  and I had an awesome time! Have a fun and safe week everyone! I'm going to dust off my blog in a few weeks.
 
 
 
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Fun  tonight! Thanks to all of you for participating!!
 
 
 
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 what GREAT teachers are on this every week - I am so filled w/ encouragement! really thankful for you all!
 
 
 
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 Thanks! That was fun! Nice chatting with everyone! 👍❤️✨ 
 
 
 
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 my First  chat was Amazing! Thanks everyone!
 
 
 
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Fist  and I loved every minute, Have an awesome weekend and see you all next week!
 
 
 
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A10: last of 5 coffeehouse poetry events Luau style with pig roast from parents and much more 
 
 
 
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A-MAZING questions, !  Great evening, as always! Thanks for the inspiration,  peeps! Good night! https://t.co/AKmF8A1RSW
 
 
 
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