Late summer storms today knocked out the power at school for several hours. Some #creativeteachers led #inquisitiveStudents outside the classroom and #backtothebasics to ensure that #learning occurred as scheduled. #neveradullmoment #teacherlife #waukesha

Today is National Literacy Day! Celebrate with this simple activity to help students become advocates for their own literacy: bit.ly/17WUmET. #nationalliteracyday #reading #literacy

Beyond its intrinsic importance as part of the right to education, literacy empowers individuals and improves their lives by expanding their capabilities to choose a kind of life they can value un.org/en/observances… #InternationalLiteracyDay

Open a book

You inspire others to change for the better by becoming better yourself. Be the best you can be.

Students are generally more excited about learning when the teacher is excited about teaching. The engagement of the kids is usually connected to the enthusiasm of the adult.

The big things in life aren’t measured by an exam #teacherlife

Do vs doubt. Don't hold back today. Today will be a #successfulday “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” Proverbs 3:5

When you can learn to appreciate and love the little things in life (the things many of us take for granted) that’s the moment when deeper happiness occurs. -Carol CC Miller

It’s your thoughts that shape your reality. Think as you wish to live.

If prayer becomes a habit, success becomes a lifestyle.

Passion for learning isn’t forced ~ it flourishes out of relationships and personal connections

Teachers don’t have to be funny, creative, innovative, inspiring, or charismatic. But they have to care about their students and take pride in their work. If they do those two… they will have a remarkable career.

“Do you want me to help push you while you strive for greatness! Let's do it together...”

Travel forward

Never underestimate the impact and power of the words “I’m proud of you,” to your students.

What's your favorite way to begin or end class with your Ss? 8 approaches used by your fellow Ts:

Supporting Bilingual Students with #Reading and #Writing bit.ly/3fy2LGm 📸Laureate Education @mguhlin #learning #edutwitter

Need some new #edtech tools? Interactive Slides Pear Deck Learning Screencastify 🎬 Edpuzzle Word Art WordItOut Lesson Explanations Khan Academy for Teachers Comics Storyboard That #edtech Quizizz (now Wayground) Quizlet Gimkit Quizalize Slide Templates SlidesMania 💛 Check-Ins @Flipgrid Language Duolingo

✅ Start summer school ✅ Check out new school & meet office staff ✅ Have time to read Steve S’s tech emails ✅ Start getting a head start of professional learning ✅ relax a bit 😎