Today Samantha Phillips M.Ed and I participated in a Social Studies training led by Danny Rojas, M. Ed. on Navigating Spatial Thinking and Map Skills. He even planned a field trip where we visited different places in Texas on a giant Texas Map. Thank you for the amazing PD!

Our social studies elementary presenters, Crystal Keilers & Érica Ramírez, M.A.Ed, are amazing! Teaching & Learning Development GISDSocStud Rich Vickery David Serene Stephanie Villarreal, M.Ed.

Join me in Boston for my session on "Conversing with the World: Using AI to Enhance Emergent Bilingual Education in Social Studies" at the 104th NCSS Annual Conference! #NCSS2024 Garland ISD GISDSocStud John Hatch Rich Vickery David Serene Stephanie Villarreal, M.Ed. Teaching & Learning Development

The Texas Treasure Hunt in Garland ISD has officially kicked off! I had a fantastic time at Daugherty Elementary, where students dove into the art of map reading and embarked on a virtual journey through Texas cities using Google Earth. Teaching & Learning Development GISDSocStud John Hatch #MapSkills #ExploreTx

Shoutout to Char Starling's class at Daugherty Elementary for their outstanding Texas map skills! Their curiosity about Texas cities and mastery of map skills was incredible! 🗺️ Sign up here --> bit.ly/GISDTTH Teaching & Learning Development John Hatch

The Texas Treasure Hunt was a Success!#GISD#FourthGrade

Danny Rojas, M. Ed. even staff members were learning on the giant Texas map! 🗺️ Bradfield Elementary #wearebradfield 🤠

Thank you Danny Rojas, M. Ed. it was amazing!!!! Bradfield Elementary 5th grade making connections with studiesweekly #SocialStudies

The Texas Treasure Hunt continues in full swing at Bradfield Elementary! Had an amazing time with students as they honed their map reading skills and took a virtual journey across Texas using Google Maps! Silvia Valdez's and Mr. Marquez's students rock! Teaching & Learning Development John Hatch

5th graders with a lot learning and a lot of fun #giantTexaaMap Bradfield Elementary Collaboration Curriculum integration Take opportunities! Danny Rojas, M. Ed. and thank you Kelsey Ray Bradfield Elementary

Big applause for Ms. Packer’s class at Weaver Elementary ! 🎉 They dove into Texas geography, crafting their own maps with so much creativity and excitement. 🗺️ The energy in the room was amazing as they explored cities and landmarks. Big thanks to David Serene! Teaching & Learning Development John Hatch

¡Gran reconocimiento para la clase del Sr. Moran en Weaver Elementary! 🎉 Exploraron diferentes lugares de Texas usando Google Maps y la emoción fue palpable mientras descubrían ciudades y paisajes increíbles.🌍 Teaching & Learning Development John Hatch GISDSocStud

Excited to attend #AdobeCreativityInstitute with Stephanie Villarreal, M.Ed. & Érica Ramírez, M.A.Ed! Thank you Garland ISD’s Digital Learning Team for this wonderful opportunity!

Round of applause for Ms. Leon’s class at ClubHillSTEM! 🎉 They jumped into Texas geography with full enthusiasm, exploring cities and landmarks while showcasing incredible creativity. 🗺️ John Hatch Teaching & Learning Development

Huge shoutout to the fifth graders at Southgate Elementary! 🎉 They fully embraced Texas geography, creating detailed maps with so much creativity and passion. 🗺️ The excitement in the room was electric as they explored cities and landmarks across the state. John Hatch Teaching & Learning Development

Big cheers for Mrs. Johnson’s class at Kimberlin Academy ! 🎉 They took on Texas geography and rocked it with their map skills, including a fun coordinates activity! 🗺️ The excitement was real as they plotted points and discovered Texas like pros! Teaching & Learning Development John Hatch

I had a blast working with Ms. Leon's fifth graders!

It was amazing to share how to use Seesaw's wonderful tools to support emergent bilingual students in social studies elementary classrooms! Great job Garland ISD’s Digital Learning Team for hosting the Seesaw User Group Event! John Hatch Teaching & Learning Development