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You are a difference maker – and don't you forget it! 💖

(Via educator Dr. Brad Johnson) #WhyITeach

⏰ Need a reset?

Educator Stephanie Howell shares this mid-year reflection tool!

With many entry points for reflection, Ts in educator @fhenderson1908's school community push for deeper reflection.

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What's one way you show every student that you care about their full story?

Preserving 10-15 minutes for a "soft start" may sound like a lot – but it's an investment in the whole day's learning.

Find out how, via @edutopia.org:

www.edutopia.org/article/crea...

How “Books and Bops” Reconnects My Students With Reading The process I used to transform how my students think about reading.

If you have Ss who "don't like" reading, it might be time to introduce "Books and Bops"!

Read on for the full idea from T Jessyca Matthews:

www.teacher2teacher.education/2023/03/02/h...

How can you move Ss from formulaic writing toward more inspired self-expression?

Here's what worked for fellow educator Melanie Meehan:

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Here's a "highlight" from T Phoenix Moonys' teacher toolkit!

🔥 No one lights that fire like your fellow Ts!

👋 Ts, check out this question and share your answer here: www.edutopia.org/ask-and-answ...

With this template from educator Carlota Holder, students pause to identify what they love about their learning – and where they want to go next!

"This year I really feel like there’s something for everyone."

Check out the annual #edtech roundup from educator @cultofpedagogy:

www.cultofpedagogy.com/6-ed-tech-to...

Learn. Grow. Repeat.

A screen showing a worksheet asking "Why?" "How?" "Can?" "Should?" "Would?" etc.

Student reflections written on sticky notes in response to various prompts.

Close up of student sticky notes sharing a "should" opinion about their learning.

💡 How do you invite students to share questions and opinions after a lesson?

Here's a strategy from educator Felicia Henderson:

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This Is How Learning Should Feel Watching students grow into confident, curious thinkers is the ultimate reminder of my “why.”

"I want class to feel empowering, and I want learning to feel like a journey, not a series of disconnected tasks."

Check out the shifts that helped T Chris Sarkonak put his vision into practice:

Poster describing ways students can show respect

❤️ Care
👂 Listening
🔎 Finding what I need

Ss in T Kristen Vibas can find support for showing respectful behavior by looking at the wall:

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Graphic titled "ELL Tips for Math Teachers" includes tips pertaining to ELLs' math backgrounds, life experiences, math vocabulary, academic language, hands-on learning and native languages.

Math is for every student! This guide from Colorín Colorado helps you ensure your ELL students can succeed.

www.colorincolorado.org/guide/ell-ti...

A student engineering project mounted on a classroom wall

"As a new teacher, I faced the same dilemma every fall: What to put on the walls of my classroom?"

Read on to learn how one T developed his idea of "tribute walls," via @hthgse.bsky.social:

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Anchor chart explaining the acronym RACE: restate the question, answer the question, cite evidence and explain. Beneath each step is a checklist of action items and sentence stems.

When T Ms. Spoon asks Ss to back up their thinking, this chart makes the process manageable:

"Area of Focus 1: Students' Prior Experiences with Mathematics" includes questions pertaining math inside and outside of school.

Graphic titled "Area of Focus 2: Students' Reflections on Themselves as Math Learners" includes questions pertaining to students' math identities, status in math and relationships to mistakes and perseverance.

Graphic titled "Area of Focus 3: Students' Beliefs about Math and Expectations for Math Class" includes questions pertaining to beliefs, expectations and feelings about classroom agreements.

Graphic titled "Area of Focus 4: Participation in Math Class" includes questions pertaining to whole group discussions and reflections on their work.

How do your Ss experience math? This tool from TERC can help you uncover their experiences;

www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...

"Today I looked across the hall and saw my teammate teaching her heart out. She instantaneously lit a fire inside of me and pushed me to be better for my students. Sometimes the inspiration that you need is closer than you think." —Teacher Lisa Romano

The inspiration you need today might be across the hall. ❤️

Jam Session: How to Make Retrieval Routines a Classroom Habit. With Rob McEntarffer, Leah McGinnity, Youki Terada, & Maureen Magnan. Join us on Edutopia.org! February 22–28

Working to make retrieval practice a core part of your classroom routine? 🧠 We’ve got the perfect resource for you: a chat with 3 educators and Edutopia’s research editor!

What's your favorite way to integrate SEL into your practice?

"I have traded 'Show your work' for 'Make it clear how you arrived at your answer,' and I feel much better about it." —Teacher Matt Enlow

📝 Would this change feel clearer for your Ss?

"If you're stepping into a school today to work with students, you're making a difference. Have a great day!" —Educator Susan Barber

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Exit ticket shows a smiling emoji, an emoji wearing glasses and a confused emoji, with prompts about what students enjoyed, what they want to know more about and what they are still scratching their heads about.

🎁 Learning doesn't need to be wrapped with a bow. Find out what Ss are still pondering after your lesson with this strategy via educator Laurel Aguilar-Kirchhoff:

How do you provide extra support to students who may be struggling with a topic?

"Motivation tip: Celebrate progress, no matter how small! I often say, 'You may not feel it, but look back to where you started – you’ve grown so much!' A student once replied, 'Wow, I didn’t realize how far I’ve come.'" —Teacher Chey Cheney

🎉 No progress is too small to celebrate! 🎉

"On difficult days, I sit and think about all of the positive interactions I had with my students, I think about the students who make special trips to see me, who come give me hugs and tell me they love me. After all, they are my 'why.'" —Teacher Tiffany Abbott

Reminder via T Tiffany Abbott: The love and care you put into your teaching matters to your Ss.