#teachpos - Ray, K-8 Math Instructional Coach from Rhode Island.
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Hello @teachpos friends! In transit from #NCTE18 to Keystone, CO to meet up with my family for Thanksgiving trip - It my first time chatting from an airport!
Hey #teachpos - I missed y'all last week! Alicia from NC, Lead Dig Learning & Media Innovation Facilitator at an incredible STEM magnet middle school in NC. Excited to get this thankful fest going!
Hello #teachpos friends! In transit from #NCTE18 to Colorado to join my family for a Thanksgiving trip - this is my first time chatting from an airport!!
#teachpos A1 - I’m thankful for the following:
1. Amazing students
2. Colleagues that inspire me
3. A beautiful school
4. A PLN that is always positive and supportive
5. Friends and family who are special.
A1 I’m in a new district/position, with a fabulous administration team. I’ve got a handful of close friends and a loving family. Very blessed. #teachpos
A1: my friends and family. Daughter was born this year. New position in a new school district. Graduated with my Leadership degree. Being more focused on me and my personal life than the professional life. #TeachPos
A1: I'm thankful for my wonderful vurtual family here on Twitter. I have made some wonderful connections. The past couple of weeks have been difficult, and I have had a great amount of support here. Thanks everyone! #teachpos
A1: I am thankful for my students, co-workers, my PLN that I love learning from, and all of my friends and family. Always so much to be thankful for . #teachpos
A1: That I am able to be thankful for all the little things when life doesn’t go as planned. That I have things that I can intentionally be thankful for. For the ability to laugh instead of cry. Oh, and chocolate cake, egg nog, shenanigans, peppermint stick ice cream. #teachpos
A1: So much! Buying my cabin in the woods, starting @ThirstyBeesNY, making a difference in student's lives, substituting at a local school, attending professional conferences, and connecting with my Twitter #PLN friends! #teachpos
A1: I’m thankful for the connections, learning, and support I’ve found on Twitter this year!! I’ve had an acct for a few years, but it wasn’t until this year that I truly began to understand what a vital resource Twitter is for educators and the power of connecting! #teachpos
A1: Grace! This year it has felt like a lot more responsibility has landed on my shoulders. Parents, Ss, & administrators have been so understanding and willing to help where they can; but especially my wife who is a constant source of support even when its hard! #teachpos
A1: I am thankful for the ongoing support of my amazing administrators @whesmesposito & @KFelicello as we create a new and innovative program for our children this year. They encourage our team to put kids first and think outside the box! #teachpos
A2 - #teachpos - I think my students know I care for them, want them to succeed and hopefully are inspired by my positive view of teaching and learning.
A2: Just like positivity being contagious, so is showing gratitude. I believe that we need to be great models for our students so they know how to show people they are thankful. #teachpos
A1: Our team. Great conversation each day centered around making our environment an engaging and memorable experience for our students. We are a bunch of dedicated individuals trying to transform the way people do education. #teachpos
A2: My Ss are very understanding and "loving" of another. Friday was the last day for a family of 3 girls, the littles in my groups with the girls were upset and lots of hugs happening. Staying positive helps everyone work better. #teachpos
I'm thankful for students internalizing that they can do hard things. I am so proud to hear them use it as part of their self-talk. Many of my students have learning challenges, and this attitude will take them far. #teachpos
A2: they know how much I love my time with them, and how thankful I am to have a job I’ve always dreamed of. They look at me and say they know they can achieve it because I have too! #teachPOS
A2: I think because I do most things with such enthusiasm, it rubs off. I think everything is funny and get pure joy out of the simplest things. They relax and let their guard down a little. When they happens, real learning occurs. #teachpos
A2: Through our character education/ Mora Focus, November is focused on Gratitude. We encourage our Ss to think about how being grateful allows them to live the life they live. We want them to know just how great their lives are and how much they matter. #TeachPos
A2: I'm intentional about letting them know I am thankful for them. I maintain a positive mindset when I'm with them, making sure to encourage them, support them, inspire them, and love them. Ain't always easy - but it's definitely worth it when I can make them smile! #teachpos
A2: Now, I’m thinking more about what’s best for my Ss every day, no matter the challenges. I’m always pushing for my Ss to become the best learners they could be. I’m showing them the possibilities when they put in the effort & just try. #teachpos
A2: we have been exploring the practice of gratitude. Through guided visualizations and expressing gratitude towards those we appreciate our children have been experiencing that “an attitude of gratitude can save the day.” #teachpos
A2: My Ss have been impacted by my newfound Twitter passion as I’ve implemented many new ideas/fresh learning opportunities from my #PLN in my classroom - and my Twitter fam has reignited my joy/excitement for teaching which shines through me onto my Ss! #teachpos
Hi folks. George from Japan dropping in late. I teach secondary English and blog and vlog at https://t.co/HVCqyGmhNd. I'm thankful for @AlisaPotter14 and @karenvaites for sharing great research based resources and being awesome! #teachpos
A2 the thankfulness has spread to the students in my building as we raised $100s of dollars in supplies in our friends in NC after hurricanes destroyed their schools and homes! We were thankful for the chance to come together as a community to help #teachpos
A2: Gratitude is the gift that keeps on giving. When people see your gratitude it has the power to shift the atmosphere of your community and the world. Gratitude begets gratitude. #teachpos
Can we talk about what we’re not thankful for a moment? How about “baby” being flung from a crib and hitting me in the face numerous times by a not-so-tired sassy 2 year old... 😂😂😏 #teachpos
A2~our classroom is built on a strong foundation of trust, ❤️ & understanding ~ simply put, they thrive, stumble, get back up and are always surrounded by peers & Ts that love them & ALWAYS put their needs above all else 😊
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A2: This month our #CompelledTribe has been blogging on the theme of 'Gratitude'. I've posted a few of my blogs and my students have actually read them! Which took me off guard when one brought it up in class. They wanted to talk about some of the topics I brought up! #teachpos
A2: Gratitude begets gratitude. When we take time out of our day not just during this time of year, but throughout the year to let Ss know that we are grateful to be here, grateful for them, we build relationships. Once we have those, anything is possible. #teachpos
Awesome! We’re actually using November to launch our gratitude practice, but will focus on it during the month of December. All too often we focus on the things we want for the holidays instead of staying in the present moment and appreciating what we already have #teachpos
A3: I feel that having that passion and being able to reflect on your own life and what you have is what drives people to the next level. In my communication to my Ts, I always let them know I appreciate them and am thankful to be on the same team. #TeachPos
A3 - #teachpos - This comes from spreading a sense of community and happiness. It’s easy to pick out the things that go wrong. Our goal should be a focus on growth, positive attitudes and helping to make a difference. Also modeling those actions and words that matter for kids.
A3: Positive attitudes, like gratitude, are contagious. My friend gave me the book One Thousand Gifts by @AnnVoskamp and it was a game-changer in shifting perspectives, even about things that really drive me nuts. I found a way to be thankful for them. #teachpos
A3 With my students, I Model and repeat often. When our students hear us often, they will repeat and mimic us. Often times, it becomes second nature. #teachpos
A3: I try my best to always shift to what’s positive. When Ts become negative, I always say, “But, you did this & your Ss did that. That was awesome!” #teachpos
A3: We can model gratitude and SHARE IT. Tell others what we are grateful for, spread the positive. YOU are the culture. Our actions have ripples, in our classrooms, schools, communities, and beyond. We have that power and responsibility! #teachpos
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~purposeful conv/modeling with bigs & littles all about positivity & thankfulness..life isn’t always rosy, but their are always things to be thankful for & we talk about these things & celebrate them which seems to get us thru those rocky patches ~ the real deal ❤️
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A3: Remind them of the positives in their lives. Ask them to focus on those things and think about how they feel about them. Inspire hope, and a positive vision of the future - things may look bleak now, but they don't have to stay that way. +Be there for them & listen. #teachpos
A3: By having conversations about what is going well and what isn’t. The “what isn’t” can evolve into improvements into what the Ts truly want as an outcome to bring the “thankful” component to the forefront! #teachpos
A3: Find ways to be thankful for others and compliment them. Sometimes being aware of our gifts is a great way to start being thankful. And it inspires people to do even better, which reinforces positivity and thanksgiving. #teachpos
A3: Find the good in what they are doing. Sometimes, it takes someone else to recognize our good for us to see it for ourselves. I love calling out the good in others, and let them know how they have made a difference. When we fill others cup, they can give back. #teachpos
A3: gratitude is contagious. It may start off a bit forced, but once you get the bug, your hold worldview shifts immeasurably and irreversibly! #TeachPos
A3: The simple act of pausing to express gratitude to those you appreciate. It’s so important to highlight the human qualities you appreciate in others. Energy is contagious! Be the change that starts a trend! #teachpos
A3: By being the someone they are thankful for! Maybe that is sitting and listening to a frustration. Maybe it is being a mentor. Or maybe it is just doing dishes for my wife!! #teachpos
Thanks @Shapiro_WTHS for a great chat preparing for a new week and the holidays ahead! Enjoy your week and have a happy thanksgiving everyone!! #TeachPos
Bonus: I will send some notes to colleages telling them I appreciate their efforts, and that they have made a positive difference in my life. #Teachpos
