“Anyone who writes down to children is simply wasting his time. You have to write up, not down.” E.B. White I love children's books that respect the child reader as astute, witty, insightful, & brimming with questions are my favourites. Which children's books do this for you?

The impact of teaching… on the teacher… #teacherlife #teachers #teachertwitter

Our neighborhood now has a “Free Little Library”. I added Mo Willem’s “Biggie” today, hoping to attract some young readers.

This. 👇

Go Elliott!!!

So true

I did this for years with poetry and Reader Theater. The kids loved it. It’s so joyful.

Yes, and I was a lifeguard.

25% of American high school students are functionally illiterate and innumerate. 40-60% of college freshmen need remedial math, English, or both. What exactly are we spending 12+ years of classroom education doing, if kids still need remedial work at the end?

Hmm, is this what happens when test results are the end game instead of the literacy and numeracy skills needed to be successful in college or the work force?

Jack Poso 🇺🇸 The idea of loving in a hierarchy from family outward isn't supported by biblical teachings. Instead, Christianity emphasizes universal love: - Love Your Neighbor: Jesus teaches in Mark 12:31 to love your neighbor as yourself, without specifying degrees of love based on

Steelers fans! Retweet if you are backing the Eagles today. Yes we’ve had our differences. They’ve called Sidney Crosby a whiny b*tch. Very bad. But they also cheered for Mario when he returned from cancer treatment. Commonwealth Unite! E-A-G-L-E-S. EAGLES! Chiefs 👎

Too many variables. An educated person would understand that.

So likely the world’s first Trillionaire Elon, who received $36 Billion in govt subsidies and contracts to generate his wealth, is telling the people who built this country what they can live without, as he giggles with his chain saw. Something ain’t right

Stop the testing at the elementary level that benefits the testing companies and those selling boring products to boost test scores

Quick percentage trick

My first activity I do in math class

Students don’t need fidget spinners, yoga balls, mood monitors, or expensive devices and apps to learn. They need knowledgeable teachers, consistent routines, calm classrooms, good books, and unstructured recess. Way more recess.

This is the way!