This was so fitting for @ms_kelderman's last day before break. Ss created a wanted poster for the Pony Express. This girl is THE BEST at Canva!! Loved seeing her in her element.❤Proud of you, Maddie!

Does anyone have contacts with someone that studies penguins and would be willing to do a google meet with a class? It's not enough time to schedule with the zoo. Could also just be a knowledgable marine biologist. Help?!

This year's theme before break was a penguin party. Reseached 🐧 created slides, 🐧breakout box, 🐧 games with parents, Tacky the Penguin readers theatre, and Zoom with a 🐧 expert. SO.MUCH.FUN! #LFEPROUD

Let's be honest, some days are better than others and I like to remember the good ones. Today was filled with engaged learners, LOTS of giggles,and winning a gift card from Western Governors U.! To top it off, I finally get to pass the torch to @ms_kelderman on Monday. Just a happy heart today!

We CAN. NOT. WAIT. to see you on April 15th! Register now: edcampJOCOKS23.eventbrite.com

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This week so far: Year of the Rabbit directed draw after learning about Chinese New Year (thank you Book Wrangler), area with Chex squares, and watching @ms_kelderman try out the tablet form of our computers. It's so nice sitting with the kids while teaching! #lfeproud

Text structures may not always be the most fun topic, but blacklights definitely don't hurt! I love when our team gets everyone together. #lfeproud

Thank you so much to our student team, The Bakery, for working with Eric P. Flack, Ed.D. to organize this Japanese exchange of college education students from Tokyo. They will be here for three weeks so say hi if you see them!

Parent Edcamp 2023 in the books. I'm so grateful for so many people that helped host sessions and these rockstar parents. It's fun watching everyone come together because we want what's best for our kids. Conversations are powerful. #lfeproud #r7proud

Field trip and Breakout box! Yes, please! #lfeproud #r7proud

18 days until Edcamp Johnson County! Have you signed up yet? Register here: edcampJOCOKS23.eventbrite.com

I believe coming back from break should be a time to connect. Puzzles and spring break discussions were the heart of our morning work. #lfeproud

Can you spot the egg? It was an egg hunt review type day. Later, we used STEAM club members to show us how to use snap circuits. Our Rodeo room is truly amazing thanks to our PTA and 2 amazing teachers.

Ginny and I are hiding in this picture 😉. What a great morning being with amazing educators that really care for kids. This is the type of pd where teachers grow the most! Thank you EdCampJOCOKS for hosting! #r7proud #lfeproud

My family has hosted students from Brazil, Spain, Mexico, El Salvador and now Japan. These types of letters are so meaningful in these types of experiences. #lfeproud #lfeproud

Today's letter was S. The theme was STEAM day, so we headed for the Rodeo room. Their challenge was in 25 min to create a game that other students can play. They did not disappoint! #endoftheyear #lfeproud

I love this project so much. I think it's been 7 years now and Ms. Sarah always amazes me. We learn about the effects of plastic bags and then we find real world solutions to the problem. #lfeproud #r7proud

Teachers and Administrators - Join me for a free, virtual event on Tuesday, June 27, 10:30 - 11:15 Eastern Time as I discuss When Kids Can't Read/What Teachers Can Do. Register at bit.ly/44iRqkm

Teachers! To celebrate the release I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964, I am giving away five personalized and SIGNED copies! RT to enter. I'll announce winners on 11/20. ❤️✍️