As a 1st year teacher, I often heard veteran teachers state that everything in edu repeats. That’s how I feel about the science of reading. It’s not new research. It’s the methodology I was taught as an undergrad in the late 90s. It’s the only way I know how to teach reading 🤷🏾‍♂️

Juggling writing my next ASCD piece on this crisp, sunny Sunday while cheering from the bleachers at my son's flag football game—talk about multitasking! ☀️🏈 Sundays are for soaking up inspiration and family fun. #ParentingWriter #SundayVibes

When your son in 5th grade says, “They said I was showing favoritism. You know, like being biased.” #vocabulary🙌🏾

Another Sunday. Another practice. Another page. My Sunday routine. New ASCD article coming soon.

Boost student participation with this easy to implement engagement strategy. acapfulofcurriculum.com/student-engage…

Kids come to school who: Can't read Can't calculate Can't write Can't collaborate Can't critically think Can't self-regulate Can't problem solve Can't evaluate Can't manage emotions Can't a lot of things. Our job? It's changing the CAN'T into CAN.

Students had a great time investigating the characteristics of minerals. They used a scratch plate to test mineral hardness and a mineral analysis website to determine the name of their minerals! Garrett Gators Rockey Anderson

If CUBES is the math word problem solving strategy your students are using to solve word problems, take a look at this tried and true strategy. acapfulofcurriculum.com/solving-math-w…

Pacing not only impacts lesson execution but also student engagement. Check out my ASCD article for tips on strengthening lesson pacing. ascd.org/el/articles/pa…

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As the end of the year approaches, engagement is critical! The students investigated chemical and mechanical weathering with station activities! They had a blast! Rockey Anderson Garrett Gators Kristie Brown

As a teacher, it’s crucial to understand the pivotal role emotions play in classroom management.

Now this is deep 🥺 Who is cutting onions? Big shout out to the mother too, she is a good woman. The children will never forget this 👍🏽

Our read, lunch and ice cream social event is happening now!!! There is still time to join us! ATL Public Schools Dr. Tara (Cotton) Spencer Aketa Wise Craig Simmons, Ed. S.

It’s a DIFFERENT WORLD at Finch! Here’s a sneak peek! 😍💙❤️ Thank you James Wilborn for bringing my vision to life!!! You’re the 🐐!!!!