Fire Prevention Week is next week! We love these classroom freebies from our friends at Sparky the Fire Dog. You'll find videos, games, and printables like this anchor chart kit. #sponsored #firepreventionweek #teachertwitter sparkyschoolhouse.org

"Teaching Difficult Knowledge of World War II in the Philippines with Children’s Literature and Inquiry" provides three #inquiry activities based on a children’s book set in the Philippines during #WorldWarII. Read it here: hubs.li/H0YFtpz0 #sschat #educhat

Today, we hope you join us in honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day. May we move past colonialist myths and move toward celebrating the historic and contemporary contributions of Indigenous peoples—and toward true reconciliation for past harms.

Today is #NationalComingOutDay. For queer young people and colleagues alike, the coming out journey varies. Wherever you are on that journey, we love and support you. If a young person entrusts you, we encourage you to meet them where they are. For more: learningforjustice.org/magazine/publi…

A talkative class can be both a blessing and a curse. Our best tips for dealing with a chatty class. >> bit.ly/3BIbJKr

What would you add to the list? #teachers

Today is International Pronouns Day! Modeling inclusive pronoun use can help you create environments where students feel affirmed and safer to be who they are. Consider these practices. learningforjustice.org/magazine/publi…

NEW POD: Episode 173: Authentic Pedagogy through Lesson Study with Jada Kohlmeier: visionsofed.com/2021/10/22/epi… We enjoyed chatting with friend of the pod, Dr. Kohlmeier of Auburn College of Education, about her new publication in TRSE. #sschat #edchat

For our greeting this morning, we did the “tangled web”. Students greeted one another by rolling a hall of yarn to them and holding on to it. Then we made a web and practiced communicating to untangle it! We had so much fun and loved greeting our friends!

UPDATE: Everyone ages 18 years and older is eligible for a #COVID19 booster shot. You may get your booster 6 months after you’re fully vaccinated with a 2-dose vaccine & 2 months after you’re fully vaccinated with a 1-dose vaccine. More: bit.ly/3mrK4Z5.