If a child memorizes ten words, then the child can read ten words. But, if the child can learn the sounds of ten letters, the child can read… •350 three-sound words •4,320 four-sound words •21,650 five-sound words

WAYS TO IMPROVE Public Education 🏫 1 Stop viewing our kids as numbers 2 Less standardized testing 3 Reintroduce exploratory classes 4 Provide 30 min reading time 5 Provide more supports 6 Provide teachers more prep time 7 Smaller class sizes 8 Increase teacher salaries

When you have an amazing second grade teacher and the kids all want to bring in the different leaves they are learning about in Number Corner! Math Learning Center Charlesmont Elementary @MariaHenry22 @DHoffmaster1

Second grade mathematicians are experts with the splitting strategy! Way to go!! Mary Riggins @DHoffmaster1 @MariaHenry22 Natalie Crist TEAMBCPS Math Math Learning Center

Loving the Top Draw activity in the Bridges Intervention kit. It’s so great to see these mathematicians make progress and have fun! Claire Blessing @DHoffmaster1 @MariaHenry22 Natalie Crist

Ahmaud Arbery was a son. He was a brother. He was a friend. His life had meaning. We will not forget him. We honor him best by continuing the fight for justice.

By setting these 6 expectations, T Christopher M. Camizzi Ed.M. sets his Ss up for success. (Inspired by educator Amy Fast, Ed.D.) #SchoolClimate #GrowthMindset #ChampForKids

A common question we get in regards to assertive commands is, "Why don't we include 'please' and 'thank you'? Shouldn't we be teaching kids manners?" Watch the full webinar here: bit.ly/3FQLiDR

These 4th and 5th grade mathematicians were spotted collaborating to solve our new math challenge 🎄🎅🏻☃️. @DHoffmaster1 @MariaHenry22

Bit of a late post, but grade 5 mathematicians collaborated and used a variety of strategies to help me figure out which deal was a better buy! @MariaHenry22 @DHoffmaster1 Natalie Crist

Need reminders like these sometimes. I love this one

Look at this ratio table our 5th grade mathematician used to investigate multiplying decimals by 10! @MariaHenry22 @DHoffmaster1 Charlesmont Elementary Math Learning Center

Check out this multiplication chart drawn to scale from TheChalkface! This seems so intuitive. More info here: thechalkfaceblog.wordpress.com/2017/04/29/the… #MTBoS #iteachmath

My experience as a school principal right now…

Just posted a photo instagram.com/p/CaPqVeyOFC8/…

Thank you, create.decorate.educate for the editable bulletin board!!! Loved math-ifying it!

Book character day! Charlesmont Elementary

Here's a ritual called an "Encouraging Story Hand" designed specifically for adults. So pause, take a deep breath, and join Master Instructor Lety Valero as you take part in this ritual to encourage yourself, no matter what you may be facing this week. bit.ly/3dW3Be4

BYOB (Bring Your Own Bin) Planning Event was a BIG success! Teachers were able to build and prep their Unit 3 Bridges materials while collaborating with grade level teachers from other schools! Thank you RossvilleElementary for hosting! We “R” TEAMBCPS Math! Kasele Mshinda Baltimore County Public Schools

Special shout out to Charlesmont Elementary for hosting all of our amazing teachers! S/O to our guest presenters for the night as well; Laura Potter, Ms. Berlinger, Ms. Campos, and Ms. Stewart! #nextoneisatfeatherbed Featherbed Lane Elem