💪 Progress requires effort! (Inspiration via T Melissa Miller) www.instagram.com/p/Bu-N6h1h8O...

There's nothing quite as special as the connections you forge in the classroom. Inspiration via T Tiffany Abbott

T tkteaches (on Instagram) asks Ss to write letters about what they're reading – and she writes back! Check it out: www.instagram.com/p/DBuuoryRG8...

Every time educator @trevormackenzie.bsky.social's Ss look up, they're reminded – getting stuck doesn't mean giving up!

T Jill Weber's approach to vocab is competitive – and collaborative! (Inspired by educator Coach Stephans)

📢 How do you encourage pupils to pipe up? #StudentVoice

How do you make the most of the questions constantly bubbling up in Ss' brains? 🫧 In educator Aneesa Jamal's classroom, they're valuable all by themselves. Via @hthgse.bsky.social hthunboxed.org/a-simple-way...

Ss can demonstrate a lot of learning in 5 minutes, says T Brett Benson:

Some math problems have only one right answer ... but there are always multiple routes to get there! 🧭 Inspiration via T Karla Romero:

No matter how simple the problem, each of T Andrea Baney's math Ss approaches it a little differently. Here's how she encourages them to embrace their unique process:

For T Joelie McCrary, seeing the world through Ss' eyes makes her a more effective educator!

Want to know if you're making a difference? Just listen to your Ss, says T Matt Johnson! #TeacherSky

Assess prior knowledge in a jiff with this approach from educator @catlintucker.com #EduSky

Here's how educator Peg Grafwallner shifts Ss' self-talk around learning challenges:

Wherever your Ss' strengths lie, this choice board invites them to analyze a book by doing what they do best! Via educator @onthesamepageelt.bsky.social : onthesamepageelt.wordpress.com/2020/05/10/1...

Teaching is hard – but you are doing awesome things every day, says T @mmewagstaff.bsky.social

"When you write letters in your reading notebook, I want you to share the best thinking you've been doing – ideas that you feel strongly about or know are important to the book." 👇 Approach via T tkteaches (on Instagram): www.instagram.com/p/DBuuoryRG8...

Here's just one strategy for converting misconceptions into curiosity, via educator Cathy Marks Krpan:

5 small tips that can make a big difference, via educator Diana Wilson:

In a collaborative conversation, each S's opinion matters! This approach, via BASD Literacy Coaches, offers them the language they need to build on each other's thinking:

Here's how T Melissa Miller encourages Ss to assess their effort: www.instagram.com/p/Bu-N6h1h8O...

When Ss see their strengths, they can put them to use! This approach can offer them a clearer view: Via educator @mrswilliams21c.bsky.social

There's plenty of joy to be found in your classroom if you just look, says T Jami Witherell:

Your kindness, consistency and patience matter ❤️ (Reminder via educator Emily)

Ts, what makes you 💞LOVE💞 your subject? #WhyITeach

For T @montesyrie.bsky.social, a missed assignment is an opportunity for him to join Ss in their learning:

"That’s the culture I’m building: Everyone belongs in the thinking, everyone gets what they need and everyone moves forward - together." –Teacher Miriam Garza More here:

Check out the phrases T Mrs. Cox offers to encourage Ss to trust themselves as thinkers: #EduSky

What does your positive math community look like? Here's T Leah Baron's answer:

T @catlintucker.com likes to start a unit by picking Ss' 🧠s about what they already know:

How do you ✅ for understanding?

When it comes to family relationships, trust is foundational, says T Tiffany Scott! Here's how she builds families' belief in their partnership:

Cultivating joy doesn't have to be a heavy lift, reminds T @marcusluther.bsky.social

Looking to add a positive culture-builder to your classroom mix? This one, from educator Merilla Deeb, is sure to bring a little joy:

When you're open to the surprises Ss offer, you make space for amazing growth, says educator Michaela Keegan Jedele:

Kindness or rigor? This peer feedback approach proves it doesn't have to be either/or! Via @pblworks.bsky.social

When a student is struggling with a topic, what's your first step?

Reminder: Ss aren't the only ones you make a difference for! Via educator @steelethoughts.bsky.social #WhyITeach

"We all see things differently, and we need to keep that in mind. We're going to keep trying different strategies for this problem so we can find the ways we can all be mathematicians – and that means finding what works for you too!" —T Andrea Baney

✍️ Ts, what's your favorite note-taking strategy to share with Ss? This one comes from T theliteracydive (on Instagram): #TeacherHack

Two teams enter ... only one will emerge victorious! 🏆 Check out T Jill Weber's #TeacherHack for getting learners engaged with new vocabulary: (Inspired by educator Coach Stephans)

👇 Three little letters that can make all the difference: (Inspiration via T Ms. Ivey)

@rachelmjohnson.bsky.social Hi Rachel! Could you send us a DM? We'd love to chat about a possible collaboration!

How do you build excitement at the start of a new unit or topic?

You deserve the same kindness you offer your Ss, reminds educator David Geurin: #T2T

💌 Postcards show T Kathryn Long's Ss how much she cares – and they let families know, too! #SEL

Here's how educator @bsmitheducator.bsky.social encourages Ss to deepen and extend their thinking – one step at a time: #EduSky