Miriam Plotinsky
@mirplo.bsky.social
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Author, instructional specialist, and forever fan of all things peanut butter. Opinions my own!
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Grow Beyond Grades
12 days ago
To get out of a vicious cycle, building short but powerful habits over time that transparently show students how they can be successful will yield better results.
@mirplo.bsky.social
www.growbeyondgrades.org/blog/habit-s...
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Habit Stacking Feedback ā Grow Beyond Grades
When teachers make incremental changes to their habits around providing feedback over time, the result is that students are able to focus more on growth than on grades. Building habits that show stude...
https://www.growbeyondgrades.org/blog/habit-stacking-feedback
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Edutopia
3 months ago
Sometimes you want quiet in the classroom. Other times, you want to hear students talking! š¬ Try these activities from
@mirplo.bsky.social
to invite participation.
#EduSky
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3 Strategies to Increase Student Participation
Many teachers report lower levels of participation in the past couple of years. These vocal and nonvocal strategies may get students to contribute in class.
https://edut.to/3VoRyg0
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
3 months ago
According to research on decision making, teachers make 1500 decisions a day. Thatās about 3 decisions a minuteāso how can you lighten your cognitive load? š§ This lesson planning approach from
@mirplo.bsky.social
can help you avoid burnout *and* improve learning outcomes.
#EduSky
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Small Steps to Simplify Lessons Can Have a Big Impact in the Classroom
Cognitive overloadāwhen the mental work of a lesson exceeds studentsā abilitiesācan be reduced or avoided, helping to improve learning outcomes.
https://edut.to/4mLFQb7
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Miriam Plotinsky
MiddleWeb
3 months ago
New: HOW CLASSROOM COACHES HELP TEACHERS SUCCEED. Great coaching isnāt about authorityāitās about empathy, trust, clear goals and shared growth. When done well, it strengthens teachers, students, and schools, writes
@mirplo.bsky.social
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#edusky
#educoach
#T2Tchat
www.middleweb.com/52567/how-cl...
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The Prepared, Patient, and Persistent Instructional Coach
For instructional coaches to succeed, they need empathy, adaptability, and a toolbox of actionable strategies. Miriam Plotinsky offers keys to being effective.
https://www.middleweb.com/52567/how-classroom-coaches-help-teachers-succeed/
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If you missed my webinar with
@ascdofficial.bsky.social
on habit stacking student engagement, check it out here!
ascd.org/webinars/bui...
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Build the Engagement Ladder: Habit Stacking for Classroom Participation Success
Join us for an important conversation with Miriam Plotinsky as she presents actionable strategies from her latest book, Small but Mighty: How Everyday Habits Add Up to More Manageable and Confident Te
https://ascd.org/webinars/build-the-engagement-ladder-webinar
4 months ago
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
4 months ago
@mirplo.bsky.social
outlines a few back-to-school night tweaks to help you build strong partnerships with the people who know students best!
edut.to/4lAmdBy
#EduSky
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
4 months ago
Back-to-school night can be more than sharing basic logisticsāitās an opportunity to create a shared love for learning! šš§”
@mirplo.bsky.social
shares ways to connect with families and open lines of communication for the upcoming year.
#EduSky
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An Engaging Approach to Back-to-School Night
Teachers have only a few minutes to begin to forge relationships with families. Try sharing classroom logistics in advance to save that time for high-level priorities.
https://edut.to/4lAmdBy
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Today is the day! Join us as we talk about how to habit stack student engagement!
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4 months ago
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Join me on August 20 as I present a webinar in collaboration with
@ascdofficial.bsky.social
for their Transformational Leadership Series! Register here:
information.ascd.org/webinars
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ASCD Transformational Leaders Series
A webinar series focused on elevating learning experiences.
https://information.ascd.org/webinars
5 months ago
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Iām writing an article for
@edutopia.org
about making the most of Back to School Night. Teachers, share some of your favorite ways to show families and caregivers what itās like to be a student in your class! Feel free to reply to this thread or DM. Thanks!
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MiddleWeb
5 months ago
9 HABIT-STACKING TIPS FOR LOW-KEY SUMMER PREP You need your break! Donāt fill your summer ruminating endlessly about lessons and classes to come. Instead try Miriam Plotinsky's āhabit stackingā strategy to prep for next school year.
#edusky
@mirplo.bsky.social
www.middleweb.com/50960/9-habi...
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9 Habit-Stacking Tips for Low-Key Summer Prep
Miriam Plotinsky outlines habit stacks that can set educators up for success in the approaching school year without taking away from the glory of summer break.
https://www.middleweb.com/50960/9-habit-stacking-tips-for-low-key-summer-prep/
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Had a great time learning and chatting with colleagues at the
@ascdofficial.bsky.social
2025 annual conference!
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5 months ago
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Kristen Engle
5 months ago
Loved getting to see one of my dear educator friends,
@mirplo.bsky.social
, present to a standing room only audience this morning at the
@ascdofficial.bsky.social
/@isteofficial.bsky.social conference! Fabulous job, my friend! šš»š
#educatorssupportingeducators
#unofficialPRperson
#ISTELive
#ASCDannual
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
5 months ago
ā COMING SOON! ā We're building a space on
Edutopia.org
where you can pose (and answer!) questions for your peers... ...and we need your help to launch it! Youāll get exclusive early access and a gift card as thanks for your time. Express your interest here:
bit.ly/45LqVbt
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Paige Tutt
5 months ago
First day of
#ISTELive
was fabulous! Learning a lot! š Went to an amazing session where I ran into
@mrsuteachestech.bsky.social
. Introduced a bunch of educators to
@edutopia.org
and met lots of Edutopia fans. Got to spend time w/
@mirplo.bsky.social
, too. Excited for what day 2 has in store!! š¤©
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Kristen Engle
5 months ago
A highlight of the @ASCD/@ISTEofficial conference is FINALLY meeting a fantastic educator friend,
@mirplo.bsky.social
, that Iāve connected and collaborated with virtually for a few years now in person!
#ASCDannual
#ISTELive
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
6 months ago
āFor the sake of student growth and lifelong success, we must continue to rank electives highly among our chief educational priorities,ā
@mirplo.bsky.social
says. Hereās why. ā
#MiddleSchool
#HighSchoolTeacher
#EduSky
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How Electives Help All Students Succeed
Giving students a choice of electives increases engagement and allows them to develop skills outside of core academic subjects.
https://edut.to/4kup130
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
7 months ago
The case for thinking about electives as the most important class we can offer:
edut.to/4kup130
#MiddleSchool
#HighSchoolTeacher
#EduSky
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
7 months ago
From jazz band to yoga, elective courses ācement studentsā sense of self not just in their primary and secondary years, but also in their journey toward adulthood.ā š·š§
@mirplo.bsky.social
explains why electives are critical to studentsā success and well-being.
#MiddleSchool
#HighSchoolTeacher
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How Electives Help All Students Succeed
Giving students a choice of electives increases engagement and allows them to develop skills outside of core academic subjects.
https://edut.to/4kup130
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I had a lot of fun talking to
@julieebeck.bsky.social
about this topic! Check out
@theatlantic.com
for some great takes on school spirit weeks and theme days!
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7 months ago
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Nothing like this awesome swag from
@edutopia.org
to get a day of testing off on the right foot! Being part of Edutopia is such a joy. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all!
7 months ago
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
9 months ago
Educator
@mirplo.bsky.social
shares ways to build relationships *and* help students develop academic identities:
buff.ly/e6WCge7
#StudentEngagement
#EduSky
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
9 months ago
Are you seeing these challenges this spring: declining grades, less interest, more frustration? Educator
@mirplo.bsky.social
suggests 3 small tweaks you can make to help keep students focused. š§
#EduSky
#teachers
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Maintaining Studentsā Focus in the Spring
Teachers can use these small āupgradesā or tweaks to their regular practices to help keep students focused and involved.
https://buff.ly/JCRqgQD
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
9 months ago
Getting students to focus in the spring isnāt easy. Here are some tips from veteran educator
@mirplo.bsky.social
that can help you *and* your students stay on track. š·
#EduSky
#teachers
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Maintaining Studentsā Focus in the Spring
Teachers can use these small āupgradesā or tweaks to their regular practices to help keep students focused and involved.
https://buff.ly/JCRqgQD
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
11 months ago
Youāre inviting students to contribute, but all you hear is *crickets*. š¦ These strategies from
@mirplo.bsky.social
increase participation when students need an extra push.
#EduSky
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3 Strategies to Increase Student Participation
Many teachers report lower levels of participation in the past couple of years. These vocal and nonvocal strategies may get students to contribute in class.
https://buff.ly/40qqgYH
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
11 months ago
Sometimes you want quiet in the classroom. Other times, you want to hear students talking! š¬ Try these activities from
@mirplo.bsky.social
to invite participation.
#EduSky
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3 Strategies to Increase Student Participation
Many teachers report lower levels of participation in the past couple of years. These vocal and nonvocal strategies may get students to contribute in class.
https://buff.ly/40qqgYH
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Miriam Plotinsky
MiddleWeb
11 months ago
Read some professional/PD articles by Miriam at MiddleWeb:
www.middleweb.com/tag/miriam-p...
#edusky
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Happy news! This week, I signed two book contracts with Solution Tree. More details to come! In the meantime, I have some writing to doā¦
11 months ago
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
11 months ago
This approach to lesson planning reduces cognitive overloadāfor students *and* for you. š§
@mirplo.bsky.social
lays out small shifts that make a big impact on learning:
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Small Steps to Simplify Lessons Can Have a Big Impact in the Classroom
Cognitive overloadāwhen the mental work of a lesson exceeds studentsā abilitiesācan be reduced or avoided, helping to improve learning outcomes.
https://buff.ly/42bsi1k
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Teacher expertise needed! I have a new book in the pipeline about elevating student participation across the domains of language and would love to chat with some fantastic teachers! Please share this info with anyone who might be interested, yourself included!
forms.gle/rZLA4F912ssw...
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Share Your Participation Wins!
Thank you for your interest in sharing ideas about effective strategies for student participation. I rely on the expertise of teachers whenever I write about what works in the classroom! If you partic...
https://forms.gle/rZLA4F912sswwTnW8
11 months ago
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Check out this newest episode of The Resilient Teacher podcast, where host
@brittanyblackwell.bsky.social
and I talk about habits that can help teachers manage a growing workload!
pod.link/theresilient...
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The Resilient Teacher Podcast
Welcome to the Resilient Teacher Podcast - the show that will give overwhelmed educators the support, tools, and mindset to reduce teacher burnout and keep teaching sustainable. Each week, Brittany Bl...
https://pod.link/theresilientteacherpodcast
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Miriam Plotinsky
MiddleWeb
about 1 year ago
NEW: THESE EVERYDAY HABITS INCREASE TEACHING IMPACT. When we build small but mighty habits, teaching is no longer just about getting each day done, but also retaining feelings of accomplishment and productivity.
@mirplo.bsky.social
#edusky
#teachersky
#educoach
www.middleweb.com/51625/these-...
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These Everyday Habits Can Boost Teaching Impact
Building small but mighty habits without having to overthink what weāre doing is a far more effective and lasting approach to teaching, writes Miriam Plotinsky.
https://www.middleweb.com/51625/these-everyday-habits-increase-teaching-impact/
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
about 1 year ago
Humor can bring joy and levity into the classroomābut the wrong jokes can hurt studentsā feelings and damage relationships. Veteran educator
@mirplo.bsky.social
shares some tips for making sure your humor builds community. š
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Using HumorāSparinglyāin the Classroom
Unproductive humor can hurt studentsā feelings and damage relationships. Hereās how to use it to promote a sense of community instead.
https://buff.ly/4inppjs
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Humor has an important place in the classroom, but it can also go awry and wind up hurting kids. I explore how we might find a balance in
@edutopia.bsky.social
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www.edutopia.org/article/humo...
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Using HumorāSparinglyāin the Classroom
Unproductive humor can hurt studentsā feelings and damage relationships. Hereās how to use it to promote a sense of community instead.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/humor-classroom-build-sense-community
about 1 year ago
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Leveraging speaking skills to improve writing can help kids make significant progress. I love this graphic from
@edutopia.bsky.social
that demonstrates the power of proofreading out loud.
about 1 year ago
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Miriam Plotinsky
Edutopia
about 1 year ago
Whoās the apple of your eye and pumpkin to your pie? Let's raise a slice for the educators weāre thankful for this year! š„§ Tag them to give them a (virtual) pieāyou know they deserve the whole thing. Special thanks to educator Liz G. for the gratitude table activity.
#EduSky
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On the way to the airport, my Uber driver said, āI loved my English teachers.ā What a great way to close out
#NCTE24
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about 1 year ago
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Itās a wrap on
#NCTE24
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about 1 year ago
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