Teacher/ reading specialist/mom of a reader

Wisconsin, USA
My 6th grade ELA class has been really enjoying HATCHET by Gary Paulsen. On Tuesday after we read "the fire chapter" (chapter 9) the students made "edible fires" to mimic the stages Brian went through to finally be able to create fire on his own, after his plane crash.
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A3 One of the most essential things we can do is to hold tight to research-informed understandings and our respect for the individual child and their unique needs. It’s not easy when tethered by mandates, but it IS possible to keep these things in the mix. #G2Great
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Start with the evidence in front of you ... students ... and use research and evidence to inform that need #G2great
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👋🏻 Meet Curipod. It helps you use the power of AI to save time. And you don't even need to know anything about AI. How does it work? And how can you use it with your students in class? 🔟 ways Curipod engages your students with AI ditchthattextbook.com/curipo…
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Here’s a useful tip to help students improve their writing. ✍️ 🤩 Ask them to read their work aloud. While it may not feel as natural—or modest—as reading silently, it can help them catch often-overlooked errors, a 2022 study found.⁠
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NEW in @educationweek : "8 Ways COVID Has Changed Some Teachers Forever" with @MBethNicklaus edweek.org/teaching-learning…
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The Research on Life-Changing Teaching edutopia.org/article/researc…
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See my latest post for "What I'm Reading” and thinking re: favorite books—plus Commentary on the Science of Reading. regieroutman.org/blog/what-i… @nellduke @ctovani @DrMaryHoward @ReadByExample @ThoughtfulRead
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Thanks @Larryferlazzo for some great nuggets of wisdom. Part of what builds std confidence in science is showing them ?s can be answered through firsthand experiences with data. Viewing learning as a process, encourages ALL to participate regardless of prior experiences.
"10 Strategies for Encouraging Students to Ask Questions" is NEW @educationweek post with @MBethNicklaus edweek.org/teaching-learning…
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Happy New Year Colleagues I am profoundly grateful to the knowledgeable, kind & generous educators in the twitterverse for making me smarter & wiser.Let your own gratitude be known! Expressing gratitude daily & in writing increases our level of happiness. nytimes.com/2021/01/01/well/…
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‘Roaming Around the Known’ with an Adult Learner readingrecovery.org/roaming-…
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"What Is & Isn't Working for Teachers & Students This Year" is NEW Ed Week post with @MBethNicklaus blogs.edweek.org/teachers/cl…
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Must-read & apply! Fabulous blog @MBethNicklaus--a savvy, knowledgeable teacher who ensures that engagement & challenge happen for every student through the questions students raise. Result: Maximum learning, agency & enthusiasm.
NEW: The Awesome Power of Simple Questions. #mschat #edchat @AMLE @NAESP #educoach #elachat #literacy #ellchat #scichat @regieroutman MS teacher Beth Nicklaus tutored a 9-year old online this summer & learned a lot about engaging questions! @Larryferlazzo middleweb.com/43801/the-awes…
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Can Teachers Read Books Out Loud Online? Actually, Yes. edsurge.com/news/2020-03-30-… #edtech via @EdSurge