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When I was young I didn’t know much about being a teacher. But after years of hard work, I am no longer young.

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Teachers from Robertson Elementary drove through school neighborhoods so Ss could see them. #TeacherParade
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Boy told not to doodle in class lands job covering restaurant wall with his doodles. I ❤️ this. I am still a doodler. How about you? Great way to warm up creative thinking. #GiftedDoodler
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Even her tweets make me cry. This line really got me. “He remembers you reading to him.” What book do you remember your teacher reading to you? I’ll go first: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
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"Don't say “synchronous” and “asynchronous”; say “live” and “on demand.” Meet students in their world." *Can't recall who to credit on this. Sorry.
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“If lessons are differentiated, why are tests standardized?”
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Do other teachers quote movies? Am I the only one who says, “Have fun storming the castle!” What is your go-to movie quote?
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Incredible clock math. Did you know about this? I didn’t.
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Teachers: Trying to find my year of birth on the drop-down menu feels like scrolling through the entire history of civilization. Can I get an amen?
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Teachers: Got 20,000 dice lying around? Your Ss can design an amazing mosaic like this one by artist, Steven Paul Judd. @fuglefun
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Would you share this with your students?
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Thoughts?
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“I told my students I saw a deer on the way to work. One asked, how do you know he was going to work?”
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STEAM Teachers: How do you incorporate word play into design & 3D printing? What other words would work here? How can Ss test words during the design process? What are the features of letters that work here? #rotation #symmetry #math
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Hey Teachers! 🔍☁️ Did you know that having students create their own cloud viewers with a cardboard window can spark their creativity and love for nature? It's a fun and engaging activity that encourages them to observe and appreciate the beauty of the sky! *Recycle & Play
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Should schools house “wellness” centers for teachers to recharge? Yay or Nay?
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Teachers: Have you ever cried because of something that happened on the job?
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Teachers: Share your valuable insights regarding this meme shared by @BoredTeachers . Your thoughtful contributions are greatly appreciated.
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Making music 🎶 touchable. I ❤️ this. How would you integrate this activity into your curriculum?
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Teachers: You’re “at the rug”. How do your students return to their desks? 😂 #principalswatching
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Trade schools are the real MVPs. Not only do they offer specialized training in high-demand fields, but they also have higher job placement rates and the potential for good salaries. Plus, they're more affordable and can get you into the workforce faster. Thoughts?
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Teachers: What is the message here? Love this, by the way.
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Teachers: Is it impolite to request a demonstration from someone offering constructive criticism or guidance on your instruction by having them come into the classroom and demonstrate proper practices? #Feedback
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Okay. So, I made my 1st explosion book. What do I have my grade 5 Ss put inside? Poetry? Math? Science? Social Studies. I need ideas.
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Posted in front of the driver’s lane at an elementary school. Thoughts on this?
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This art teacher had her Ss repurpose old, discarded ceiling fan blades as dragonflies to be displayed on the side of their school. How do you teach Ss the 3 R’s?
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Teachers: As we return to school, keep this in mind. So remember to ask us to lunch, even if we always say no. :)
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Hey teachers, do you ever find yourself struggling to teach with a student's constant talking or humming in the background? 🎶 #TeacherLife #distractedteachers
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Teachers: What are some of the most challenging aspects of your work that aren’t apparent to others outside of our profession? How do you manage these challenges and what kind of support would be helpful in addressing them effectively?
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Free rock library because every child rocks. Idea from Maureen Carr & Northwest Rockhounds. What’s your favorite rock?
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I know this has nothing to do with #STEAM but sometimes you just need to share something that warms your heart ❤️. Credit: DJ Pryor
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I wonder how many other teachers are introverts, but find teaching a great release.
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Teachers: Come up with a title for this painting. Mine is “Would it kill you to put the crayons back in the crayon box?”
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A pic I found of therapy dogs waiting to start their shift at a children's hospital. Why aren't they being utilized in more classrooms? They provide comfort and support to students, improving focus and decreasing stress. #education #classrooms #therapydogs
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How do you teach your Ss about optical illusions? This guy is incredible! #STEAM is everywhere!
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Teaching students how to email you. Yay or nay? Why?
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Got glow sticks? How do you keep the days fun and exciting at home? #QuarantineLife
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Fun 3D tip: Bitmojis can be converted into STLs and printed as game board pieces or cookie stamps. What’s your 3D tip of the day? #STEAM
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Ss blend art & mathematics in these beautiful wooden bowls designed as concentric shapes on #Gravitio & laser cut for us by @LehighCTI . Thank you, Lisa! @EastPennSD @JeffreyShreck #EastPennProud
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Which educational terms drive you crazy? :-)
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Love that kid.
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Teachers, is it true that excelling in handling challenging behaviors can become a catch-22 leading to burn out from yearly assignments? What are your thoughts?
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Attention all teachers: Move over Picasso, Laundry Art is the new thing! Have any of you tried using your socks and t-shirts to create your own masterpiece? *Laundry art by Helga Stentzel 👚👖🧦
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Have you ever tried Post-It Note Art with Ss? Check out the Post-It Note window art at the Denver Public Library posted by the inspiring @lieberrian whose FB and Twitter feed nurture the creative spirit. Now I’m off to STAPLES. 🏃‍♀️
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Have you ever made a plant kaleidoscope with Ss in your school’s outdoor classroom? Fun #STEM project.
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I saw this on @teacher2teacher with the caption “How do you make students feel uniquely seen and valued?” What do you think?
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Too cute. Anyone know what language she’s speaking and what she’s saying? What can we learn from her and her cats?
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Teachers: Anyone feeling anxious about making the switch from elastic band sweat pants at home to dress pants in the classroom?
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These hand carved coins by Roman Booteen come alive with just one touch or squeeze! Aren’t they enchanting?
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Teachers: I’m waiting for THE COPY MACHINE THAT SIMPLY WORKED. How about you?
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Sidewalk Sensory Path? Why didn't we think of that sooner? If you or your Ss create one, please share here. #DrawingOnImagination
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Teachers: A 1954 Kindergarten report card from OT Toolbox. What surprises you most?
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Teachers: What is your favorite prepared packaged, frozen or canned lunch? I can never find anything pleasing.
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Teachers: Fill in the blank. “I would never have survived high school if it weren’t for ______.” *For me, it was the art room. Shout out to all teachers who create safe havens for those who feel different.
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Teachers: is it normal to feel anxious about the end of the summer? *Asking for a friend.
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What’s a teacher habit you accidentally take home? My son tells me I need to turn down my volume. I’m used to projecting. LOL.
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Teachers: Have you tried this eco-friendly trick circulating social media?Germinate seeds in ice cream cones & transplant in soil, taking advantage of the natural biodegradability of the cones, making them an excellent choice for environmentally conscious gardening. *Found on FB
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Teachers: How do you balance giving your all to your students in the classroom while still having energy and time for your own children and family at home? Do you have any tips or strategies for maintaining that balance?
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Ingleborg Meinster-Van der Duin from the Netherland, knitted her whole class during quarantine. What have you accomplished? 😂
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Empathy and physical activity go hand in hand! Teachers, how does your school incorporate community service into your curriculum?
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STEM Teachers: How can Ss code an animated face mask using @scratch & @microbit_edu ? @KatieHenryDays Not certain who to credit with this idea. I found this on Rodrigo Leandro’s FB page.
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Now that you have your bitmoji, create a virtual classroom. You can even add Ss to it. Watch this tutorial to learn how. What would you use your virtual classroom for?
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Ashley Lawrence, a college senior from Versailles put her stir-craziness to good use designing face masks for the deaf and hard of hearing. #BetterTogether
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Teachers: Please, listen and leave feedback for this grade 5 author. I told him that there is an audience for his story and that authors write for their readers. Please, prove me right and post your comments. It's so encouraging to know that someone is listening.
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Difference between online elementary and high school. Agree or disagree?
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“One thing nobody ever told me when I studied to become a teacher was how hard it would be to part with a really good cardboard box.”
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Hello everyone - I apologize for my inactivity recently. It is only until now that I've come to embrace my health illness. I'm now ready to share my diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer after multiple stroke episodes.
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Actual recording of my first class meeting. Hope yours are going better. 😂 Got any tips to share?
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Teachers: Great idea from FB group. “A meaningful assignment for students to create their own primary source document based on their experiences during the pandemic. No packets or online access required. Source: Bryan Shaw & UCBHSSP. ❤️ Google doc link: “
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“It’s important to know when to stop arguing with people and simply let them be wrong.”
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Teachers: Do social cliques exist among staff members? What’s the best way to handle one if you’re the one on the outside?
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Teachers: “Every classroom has that one student.” What’s the funniest thing a student ever did or said in your classroom that made you laugh, too.
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Thoughts?
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Hey teachers! What should administrators know about the biggest sources of anxiety for educators? Share your thoughts and let's start a conversation!
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Kite festival in Ocean City, Maryland. My fav is the zebra. How about you?
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Saw this on FB. Teacher made these signs on her #Cricut to hand out to selected Ss to display at home. What do you think? Yay or Nay? @moyer_anthony
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Who says you can't do #STEAM projects on a Jamboard? Here's how your students can creatively design a virtual Rube Goldberg Machine, animate, and present it. Let me know if you're interested in using it. Thoughts? *Students can work in pairs to collaborate on a frame.
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Who wants a domino puzzle Jamboard? If I get more than 20 requests I’ll post a link to make a copy here for everyone here.
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Got new socks? You’ve got a mask. Simple.
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It’s been brought to my attention that my Jamboards & those of a few of my peers are being sold for profit. I have given no such permission to any party. My intention has always been to help teachers, at no cost, during the pandemic in order to ease some of the stress. SMH :(
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How do you nurture creative thinking in the classroom? How do you identify those who are truly gifted innovators? Ciara Gan is a HS student who designed, sewed & painted her prom gown. The results are spectacular. #STEAM #GIftedBeyondTesting
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“If we teach a child to read but fail to develop a desire to read, we will have created a skilled nonreader, a literate illiterate. And no high test score will ever undo that damage.” — K Beers
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Time for some TAMJAM PUZZLES? TamJams are Tangrams with flair—Jamboard style. If interested, post “Yes” or share your favorite puzzle that would be even better as a Jam.
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Children’s books for pandemics by Stefanie Trilling. What titles would you add?
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Mother: I’d like the remote instruction option for my child this year. School Office: Absolutely. What grade? Mother: He teaches third grade.
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Turn your Jamboard into a Pentomino puzzle game. What can your students make? Import pentominoes into Jamboard with transparent backgrounds as well as flipped versions of letters. Thoughts? Anyone interested in this template?
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Innovative teens design amazing prom wear from duck tape competing for a $20,000 “Stuck at Prom” scholarship. Still time to enter.
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I've shared 110 Jamboards this year. :)
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Amazing what you can teach your dog to do given the time. What neat tricks can your dog do? I’m sharing with my Ss for a unit on smart pets.
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Wise child. How can you argue with this kind of logic?
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Thoughts? 😷
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We all need to think about this.
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This child may be watching too much TV. What do you think? Hope it’s a chichier she-shed.
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Teachers: Thoughts?
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