My challenge for you from the get-go! You do not need to be Mr. (or Mrs.) Tough Guy on day 1, like many say. Just be human, because that is what students need. #ktifamily #kti2018 #JoyfulLeaders #LTSDPLN bit.ly/2wCQ8n0

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ― Nelson Mandela #quote

Hello! I’m Mackenzie and I teach Early Childhood Education & Special Education #lycoedu

A1: Classroom environment is establishing a classroom community with respect among the students and educators #lycoedu

We must find a way to excite students around learning. Kids that are excited about learning, love coming to school. #BeTheOne

This is super important to me when I’m in the classroom. If I’m not enthusiastic about what I’m teaching, the students won’t be either!

Some things I want my students to know... Know who you are Know you have purpose Know your strengths Know your dreams Know your choices shape your future Know you matter (you have infinite worth) Know empathy Know kindness Know I’m your biggest fan #FutureDriven

Little by little, day by day. It’s all about progress, not perfection.

One of my first graders lost his mom 2 years ago as did I. On Wednesday he gave me a handwritten card saying both of our moms are angels together. Through tears, I tell him I’m having trouble reading it. He says to me, “Just sound it out.” 💕

Mackenzie Bilger and Emily use my Drama Literacy Work Station to act out The Three Billy Goats Gruff! #lycoedu

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." -Martin Luther King Jr.

So much fun teaching my social studies lesson on past, present and future! The students are gradually starting to understand that the past is more than 5 years ago!

100% agree with this. I laugh at myself everyday! The students respect and support me better because of this.

Dear Students, Your intelligence cannot be measured by a number. Your intelligence is defined by your willingness to learn and try new things. You are more than a number. You are a brilliant person with unique ideas. Share them! Sincerely, Your Teachers ❤️

Mackenzie Bilger is ready for the special education classroom or #elementary classroom! Check out her professional site here: buff.ly/2FKEaLL. You won't want to miss this young educator! #lycoedu #blastiu17 #suptchat #EdLeadership

Today we dyed Eggs using rice!!! All you do is use uncooked rice, a couple drops of food coloring in a bag and mix it all up. The boys and I loved it!!! 👩🏻‍🏫❤️

When I heard on the radio that it’s #WorldKindessDay I knew my class had to do something! We discussed what it means to be kind, and they took the kind oath and put their handprint on our kindness poster. Such a great day!

Happy winter wonderland from room 412! ❄️⛄️ The students did area and perimeter for part of their snowmen, and we talked about symmetry for their snowflakes.