#SHMightyEagles Fostering a love of learning means to create an environment where students are self motivated!

Diana B., Houston Elem., 1st grade teacher

A1. Creating and environment/opportunities where you learn from your own experience.

@HCISDchat Diana B., Houston Elem., 1st grade teacher

#HCISDchat A1. Creating and environment/opportunities where you learn from your own experience.

A2. My family who have always encouraged and supported me. My students, who teach me new things and have me dig deeper with their “why” questions.#HCISDchat

A3. I try to make things relevant and show students that I care about their thoughts and answers.#HCISDchat

Roll call: Diana Banda, Sam Houston, 1st grade 🌻#HCISDchat

A1. Welcome them with a smile everyday. Let them know they are missed when they are not at school. #HCISDchat

A2. It creates a culture where students feel they are heard and respected#HCISDchat

A3. It encourages and motivates them. Students feel they can contribute and do not fear making mistakes. #HCISDchat

A2. It creates a culture where students feel they are heard and respected. #HCISDchat

A4. Bucket Filling activities that encourage kindness and respect for each other! #HCISDchat

A5. My husband, family & friends, fur babies, a good book, and dessert! #HCISDchat

#SHMightyEagles The adventure begins....

Diana Banda, Sam Houston IB World School, LMS #HCISDReads #MightyEagles

Q1. Personal & Authentic experiences in the classroom: Asking students how they can relate to a topic or concept, listening to their experiences in relation to the lesson. #HCISDReads #MightyEagles

Q2. My 1st year teaching I remember going home frustrated,I was not reaching students. I thought back to my favorite teacher. How did they teach that made learning so much fun? I changed how I taught :more exporation and hands on activities. #HCISDReads #MightyEagles

Q3. School leader: a communicator, Someone who listens and empowers staff to share ideas to create a collaborative and inclusive Learning environment. #HCISDReads #MightyEagles

Q4: Greeting students with a smile and “Have a nice day!” #HCISDReads