“Turn and Talk” in the lower (and maybe upper) grades often ends up being two Ss talking AT each other. To encourage real engagement/listening, I’m moving to “Turn and Learn”: “Turn and learn your partner’s thoughts on ___”. Then asking Ss to share out what they learned.

I used to count down to get students’ attention, and I switched to “If you can hear my voice, take a deep breath” (credit to britt hawthorne (they/she)). Friends, it has been game changing. I do it along with them too, and the difference is epic. 1/2

Another reason why the imperative work of diverse classroom libraries must continue. I wonder if this parent would think differently today if as a child they SIMPLY went to a school where a wide range of stories were both available AND required? #Frontdesk

Who's in? Jen Hardie Brianna (she/her/hers) Karen Callahan (she/her) Steve Katz Kim Weiner (she/her)

#pubpd Checking in and learning on a Tuesday from ISKL Malaysia! ⁦Clarrissa Chavez (She/Her)⁩ ⁦Kim Weiner (she/her)⁩ #isklpride

A3 we would love to connect with other elementary schools in SEAsia who are committed to actionable implementation of DEIJ work in the classroom. #pubpdasia #deij Clarrissa Chavez (She/Her) Kim Weiner (she/her) Joel Jr Llaban

Being back on campus is joy for our 5th grade SOULS! Setting our class norms and expectations through the lens of inclusion and collaboration. Clarrissa Chavez (She/Her) #ISKLpride

Day 1 #12DaysTwitter I am Karen Callahan 5th grade teacher at ISKL. Today I am reading Aminas Voice and Strangers on a Pier and am always chasing another great story to consume and grow. #ISKLproud

#PubPDasia is next Tuesday, December 7th at 6 pm HK time! Join us for The Journey: Celebrating colleagues, best practices, student successes & more! Keep an eye out for local pubs in your area. We'll also be on Wonder.me & on #Twitter of course! Cheers #PubPDglobal

Day 2: #12daysoftwitter The best resource I have is your local bookstore. Lit Books here in KL has helped me read more Malaysian authors and learn more about my host country. #ISKLproud Tash Aw Zen Cho Yangsze Choo Tan Twan Eng

Day 3: #12daystwitter One of my fav fun tools is Bitmoji, giving kids quick feedback in a Bitmoji is as fun for me as it is for them. #ISKLproud

Day 4: #12DaysTwitter Being curious about our world, even the one we cannot see, with 10-11-year-olds is a fabulous way to spend an afternoon. But really, does a coin hold more water OR oil?

💡 Use logic to solve three kinds of visual and interactive mathematical puzzles! solveme.edc.org.

Twitter world… Clarrissa Chavez (She/Her) and I are looking for a broader range of short stories from a more diverse perspective. This is for our 5th grade book clubs with picture (have lots of picture books!) books & short stories. Here’s what we have typically used, wanting to grow this list!

Join us in learning from Daniel Wickner at VoxISKL on Feb 22. This is an ISKL sponsored virtual event and is open to all! Register now!

Story clubs. Using pictures books to have deep, rich conversations. Karen Callahan (she/her)

ISKL ES Book Week is coming!! We have a brilliant group of authors zooming in! Woop Woop! #ISKLESreads #ISKLESlib Dan Santat onjali rauf @ElanaKArnold Deborah Abela author Hena Khan The Author Village

BEST 5th grade book talk in a while. Kids are PUMPED and intrigued to find out how the characters spend 5 million in one month. They definitely had their own ideas, a trip to the moon anyone? Catherine Bae Stacy McAnulty

Looking forward to having you all join us in our virtual space at ISKL on Feb 22. Our learning will be led by these incredible educators: Daniel Wickner Karen Callahan (she/her) Ebony Manning, & Chris Neylan | Scan the QR code & Register.

Linked by Gordon korman is making its way around the classroom! You know it’s a FAB and curious read when kids are doing their class jobs (door holder!) and reading!