I saw this on LinkedIn this morning and thought about how powerful this was. The longer I teach, the more I realize that it’s about channeling the strengths that kids have both academically and social emotionally. Any a-has or connections that you have to share?
Our second grade team is starting with different types of graphs. What resources or read alouds would you recommend for them?
What curricular materials, if any, does your school use and why were they chosen?
Teaching is hard work. There are going to be times when you are wondering "what have I got myself into?" What can you do when you are experiencing these feelings of being overwhelmed and disillusioned?
I have a couple of student teaching candidates that I am supervising right now and one of them is really struggling with grading 1st grade student work accurately. Do you have a grading checklist or other tool you use (or share/advise new teachers etc) that would be helpful for this teacher?
What are some ways you’ve shifted students math identity in class?
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I have been working on adding some easy interactive 'apps' for parents to utilize when they are on the road so their children can learn basic early literacy skills. Check out the few I have started here:
https://www.ginapepin.com/blank-19
What are your go to methods for building strong, trusting relationships with your students?
How do you motivate your colleagues? Is there anything special you do to help be their cheerleader?
How much time do you get each day for science and how do you assess your students understanding of science content?
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What are some of your favorite educational memberships or social media accounts that help you continue to grow as an educator?
I am a member of ASCD and NCTM, but locally here in Arkansas I am a member of AAEA (Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators).
I love this one because it keeps me current and connected to policy makers and legislation that directly affects schools.
One of my favorite Instagram accounts is Counting with Kids. It gives practical tips and resources to help parents bring the math into the everyday lives of their children.
How are your schools transitioning to Science of Reading practices if they have not already? What resources are you using to support and guide you?
What are some great math read alouds for elementary (3-5th grades specifically)? Bonus if it’s a chapter book!
Do you use math word walls in your classrooms? I like them because students can refer to them when they are learning new vocabulary. My students have asked me to write words to help them with spelling when they are explaining how they got their answers.
Any advice for a teacher who will be 3rd Grade Team Lead for the first time this upcoming school year? Any advice on communication for colleagues, how to build rapport with the team, and how to organize meetings?
I have a parent asking for websites to help her son with 4th grade math over the summer. What do you suggest?
How do you include Science throughout your day when there might not be a dedicated block of time?
Looking for some ideas that my 5th grade teachers can use!
