Friday Growth Mindset! I read “My Mouth is Like Volcano” and we discussed how our “eruptions” in class can cause volcanos! We observed small eruptions in class as we predicted which volcano had a bigger eruption. Wichita Falls ISD #learningthroughstem

Ss researched about 9/11 this week. We also learned another historical event in 1974! “The Man Who Walked Between The Towers!” Ss built their own tight rope across the towers! Developing a deeper understanding and text connections was used! Wichita Falls ISD Fain Elementary

Teaching reading objectives is my jam, but how you elevate author’s purpose so that your Ss really are engaged!! You add STEM, Harry Potter and making magic potion! #mykidsareamazing Wichita Falls ISD Fain Elementary

Writing can be challenging, listening to constructive feedback can be stressful especially for a fourth grade student. This week she listened to the feedback and rocked it!! Meet Evie my spotlight writer! She could possibly be a future novelist! Wichita Falls ISD Fain Elementary

Friday breakout!! We finished the week by reading “Separate is Never Equal” Ss learned about Hispanic heritage with the culture, language, history, and the many Latino countries!Ss absorbed this information and were so engaged. Wichita Falls ISD Fain Elementary

Opportunities might happen only once or maybe a few, I’ve learned to never let any obstacle deviate from what your chasing! Keep pushing and dream big! Learning from the king and queen of education along with the incredible staff is such an honor. Wichita Falls ISD Ron Clark Academy

I was that Ss that could not just memorize content. I am a visual learning. I needed application instead of memorization. Sometimes it was a struggle. Using different strategies to prepare helps all learners! Include not exclude! Wichita Falls ISD Fain Elementary

Houses for sale! Ss are selling their spooky houses for a fraction of the cost! They I used descriptive language to convince teachers that they really needed these creepy mansions! Wichita Falls ISD Fain Elementary

It was raining, kids and educators in costumes, however it was a great day to spread some kindness! Kindness squad back at it again! Even gloomy and cold days need a little joy! Wichita Falls ISD Fain Elementary

Eeek monsters everywhere! As Halloween can be chaotic, reading a great book titled “I Need My Monster” and creating a stem project that stimulate an environment of rigor and enthusiasm for learning! #stemismyjam Wichita Falls ISD Fain Elementary

Dia De Los Muertos! One of my favorite lessons as the Ss learn about this historical event! Ss embrace this day as they discover how loved ones are celebrated! Fain Elementary Wichita Falls ISD

Effective teachers don't focus so much on rules, but more on relationships, routines, & expectations. If you focus mainly on rules, you will spend most of the year enforcing them. But if you focus on relationships, routines, & expectations, you rarely have to defer back to rules.

Celebration! Always love this day when we can recognize all the outstanding accomplishments from our students! Way to represent Fain! #integrityhouse

Ss are in stations as they learn about the Super Bowl! Find what they are interested in and they will excel. Make education fun + engaging = achievement Wichita Falls ISD Fain Elementary

I am so lucky to have the best workers on the planet so I wanted to give them a little sunshine! Giving to them is what I love for! ❤️Wichita Falls ISD Fain Elementary

Welcome to Poetry Pizzeria! Ss are working on a challenging breakout! Engaging lessons allow Ss to become motivated. Wichita Falls ISD Fain Elementary

Which toy do you want in your toy box, Buzz or Woody?!? Ss had a friendly debate over which toy was better! I say Jessie over all, but am I biased? Ss had a claim, discussed their rebuttal and supported their side! Conclusion in each class varies! Fain Elementary Wichita Falls ISD

PSA Teachers are tired, but so are students! Complete the year with STEM and allow them to challenge themselves with critical thinking, collaboration and creativity. Ss built a fort by using cards and had all their army guys standing on the fort Wichita Falls ISD Fain Elementary

Two teachers can teach the exact same lesson and get completely different results. The variable? The teachers’ passion and creativity. The power is not in the program. The power is in the magic the teacher brings. #multiplyexcellence

🗣️THANK YOU, ATLANTA! TOGETHER, we made HISTORY by electing the FIRST active classroom teacher to the Atlanta Public School Board! The 150 year ban on teachers serving on the board has ENDED! To the teachers of Atlanta… We have a VOICE… and a VOTE! Bryce, I promise to make