Can you find Ellis? He’s loving his new setup.

Every day that Little Bird comes on as I am driving I am grateful that there is a story that so accurately demonstrates the journey we experience in our path towards accepting our neurodiversity and autism diagnosis. If you haven’t heard it please do: youtu.be/JPeJY1jEwTI?si…

Gertrude’s surgery this summer revealed a mass. I am happy to report the mass was removed and not cancer. This girl has many more years of teaching students ahead of her. Austin ISD Pets in a Classroom Patton Elementary

A fresh batch of wands are made and ready for a new batch of fourth graders in Robin Beasley, M.S., NBCT and Allie Sanchez. We are ready for another magical year! Austin ISD Christine Snowden, Principal, Austin ISD Austin Ed Fund @AustinISDTD Patton PTA Patton Elementary

Ellis is enjoying his first days as a classroom pet. He was especially excited for some outside heat while I gave him a tour of Patton Elementary. Pets in a Classroom Patton PTA Austin ISD AISD STEM #STEM #Cornsnake Christine Snowden, Principal, Austin ISD Lauren Hollander (she/her) John Neeley M.Ed

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Ellis had his first big moment as a class pet. One student was experiencing some test anxiety so I asked if she wanted some snake therapy. We let her hold Ellis, allowing his muscles to contract around her arms and it calmed her anxiety. Snakes for the Win! Pets in a Classroom

While she is recovering from a torn toe nail, my favorite Patton Elementary chicken is experiencing fourth grade. Christine Snowden, Principal, Austin ISD Lauren Hollander (she/her) John Neeley M.Ed AISD STEM Pets in a Classroom

Chickie Wickie received quite the education during her day in fourth grade. She was the perfect student. Austin ISD Patton Elementary Pets in a Classroom Christine Snowden, Principal, Austin ISD AISD STEM John Neeley M.Ed Lauren Hollander (she/her) #chickens

My sweet little Ellis fell asleep in a student’s pencil bag this afternoon. The kids also got to see him yawn which I still haven’t seen 😢 He is such a wonderful snake. Pets in a Classroom Patton Elementary AISD STEM

I never thought my sweet Ellis would have to teach not judging someone until you know their character. He is an ideal animal ambassador if given the chance. Pets in a Classroom AISD STEM #snakes #DontJudgeABook

Gert received quite the introduction to Minecraft Education today. She really enjoyed the rollercoaster and #axolotls the kids used. Pets in a Classroom Minecraft Education Austin ISD AISD STEM #beardeddragon

I tried something new this afternoon to increase extension options. We played Choose Your Fighter where the kids chose a famous mathematician to solve their problem. Today was Isaac Newton vs Katherine Johnson. Austin ISD AISD STEM AISD - Office of Innovation and Development John Neeley M.Ed

Gertrude got to experience the Gaga pit and blacktop today during recess. She finally has a leash that she can’t escape from and she LOVED warming herself at recess. Pets in a Classroom Patton Elementary AISD STEM Austin ISD

One of Gertrude’s favorite kiddos from last year dedicated her essay about the discovery of bearded dragons to Gert. She wrote a beautiful intro. Pets in a Classroom Patton Elementary Lynn Boswell AISD STEM AISD - Office of Innovation and Development

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Gertrude went as Dragon Loves Tacos by Adam Rubin and Rubin & Salmieri She loved holding her little book while people caught on that she was a bearded dragon dressed as a taco. Pets in a Classroom Patton Elementary Patton PTA AISD STEM Austin ISD Christine Snowden, Principal, Austin ISD

Jane, our #jumpingspider, has a new enclosure inspired by the cover of #TheWildRobot by peter brown!. See if you can spot Jane (hint: she is near Brightbill’s fav perch). Austin ISD Pets in a Classroom DreamWorks Animation AISD STEM #JaneGoodall AMC Theatres

We made some beautiful stream tables today as we continue learning about slow changes to our earth. AISD STEM Austin ISD Patton Elementary Christine Snowden, Principal, Austin ISD John Neeley M.Ed Lauren Hollander (she/her)