Rachel Lemansky
@lemanskyrachel.bsky.social
Elementary Library Coordinator. Certified STEM Educator. ISTE Community Leader. #EduSky #EduGuardians #TLSky #ISTE #STEM mrslemanskyslibrary.com
“The problem was not my brain—it was the format. Everything that was being handed to me was in the wrong format for how my brain processed information,” says education expert Holly Clark. Here’s how edtech tools can help neurodivergent students in your classroom. ⬇️ #EdTech #SpecialEducation
Using Edtech Tools to Support Neurodivergent Learners
By offering alternative formats, these options reduce the heavy text decoding that can be a significant hurdle for many neurodivergent students.
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Check out the lineup for our first-ever Jam Fest on Teacher2Teacher! ⚡ Join us to chat about establishing routines that support learning: edut.to/4fNTS9T And building a classroom community that lasts: edut.to/4waqqRR
All great tips! ✅
Edutopia@edutopia.org · 3d ago🚗 Finding an ideal parking spot ☕ Avoiding teacher workroom oversights 🔐 Always wearing a lanyard 📱 Being careful about your social media usage Veteran educator Tara Olagaray shares 10 under-the-radar tips to help new teachers start the year with success! #NewTeachers #EduSky
🎭 SURPRISE: I made a podcast! The Library Stage is where #schoollibrarians take the mic. 18 minutes. One big idea. Every episode. New eps every SATURDAY. 🎙️ Ep 1 is LIVE! Want on the stage? DMs open. #TakeTheStage #TheLibraryStage #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #podcast canva.link/thelibraryst...
"I was leaning too heavily on participation to tell me whether students understood the concepts." A really helpful lens for any teacher in this @edutopia.org article: how can you rely on different data points in the classroom to better understand your students? www.edutopia.org/article/gett...
Working to See the Full Picture
By intentionally seeking multiple perspectives and testing assumptions, teachers can position themselves to make decisions that expand learning opportunities for students.
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today's 📚 question: what book makes you think about America the most? why?
So honored to be a part of this fabulous group of educators. 🧡
Edutopia@edutopia.org · last mo.We gathered a wonderful group of educators for an evening of good food, thoughtful conversation, and connection at #ISTELive. We left reminded of something we believe deeply: Teaching is collective work, and we all get better when we share what works! Thank you to everyone who joined us. 🧡
Presenting today at #ISTELive ! 📍Playground A 🕝 2:30pm @kaiseducation.bsky.social @gsandler.bsky.social
This is why I have a Games center/station in my library after students have checked out their books. Lots of math-based and shape-based games that students 💗 & don’t even realize they are reinforcing their learning! #TLSky #Skybrarian #EduSky
Edutopia@edutopia.org · 2mo agoPlaying board and card games can improve number sense among children as young as 3—and it’s fun! 🃏✨ #EarlyChildhoodEducation #PreK #kindergarten #ElementaryTeacher
Before the school year gets too far away, give yourself a few minutes to reflect. 💭 The beginning of summer is a powerful time to pause and think about what you learned—while your challenges, wins, and all the great ideas you had are still fresh!
Looking for activities that build students’ research skills? @mrsdollahsaid17.bsky.social has you covered! ⬇️ #EduSky #MediaLiteracy
Increasing Students’ Comfort With Research Tasks
Strong critical thinking skills are essential in order for students to determine whether a resource is reliable or not.
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Project-based learning can be manageable! STEM teachers, try this scalable 5-day plan. 💫 #STEM #PBL #EduSky
High-Quality Learning With Small-Scale PBL
STEM teachers can try this five-day project-based learning cycle to give students a meaningful experience on a short timeline.
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So excited to again be included as a featured librarian in the Demco School Library Planner! Thank you to @lieberrian.bsky.social for coordinating this every year and for asking me to be a part of it. 💜 #TLSky #Skybrarian #EduSky #EduGuardians
#tlsky #skybrarians #KidLit Great initiative! Librarian and publishing friends, ideas? 💡 Connections? Or simply please help amplify…
Tim Smyth@historycomics.bsky.social · 3mo agoI’d very much appreciate it if you could help us out www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... - let’s get more kids excited about reading!
I’d very much appreciate it if you could help us out www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... - let’s get more kids excited about reading!
Check out my list on Amazon
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Tim Smyth@historycomics.bsky.social · 3mo agoToday was a good day.
Join fellow educators for a conversation about practical ways to make the most of the final weeks! 💫 Jump into our Teacher2Teacher forum to ask a question or share a strategy: edut.to/4txBVkV
The freedom to read is not partisan. It is American. Tell Congress to oppose the Federal Book Ban Bill. Via @everylibrary.bsky.social #read #reading #library #libraries #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians action.everylibrary.org/hr_7661
PETITION: Don't Let the Federal Government Regulate Your Reading
Not one country's freedom and liberty has ever been increased by banning books.
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How do you get older students reading for fun? Try First Chapter Fridays, a much-beloved ritual where you read *just* the first chapter of a great book aloud to them—and leave them wanting more. 🔖 #literacy #EduSky
Getting Teens Hooked on Books With First Chapter Fridays
By reading aloud in middle and high school, teachers can expose students to new ideas, genres, and authors—and get them excited about books.
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A useful poster to keep in the calming corner of your library, classroom, or office. #EduSky #TLSky
Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher.bsky.social · 3mo agoLibrarian @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social shares a simple strategy students can use to reduce testing anxiety 💨 Here are the free downloadable resources 👇 Poster size: edut.to/48Z374w 8.5x11: edut.to/4daNLfI Even more strategies to reduce testing anxiety: edut.to/4tG07CH
If you could ask (almost) anybody anything about education, who would you want to hear from? 🤔 We’re putting together a series of Ask Me Anything events, and we'd love your input! Share your thoughts in our community forum.
Edutopia is hosting future AMAs. Who is someone you’d genuinely want to learn from?
Maybe it’s a teacher whose ideas have stayed with you, a leader asking all the right questions, or a researcher who’s helping you make better, evidence-based decisions in the classroom. We’re putting…
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In her first article for Edutopia, library media specialist Carsyn Smothers explains how she created specialized, thematic “LitBoxes” for books, including The Sun Is Also a Star, Hatchet, The Inheritance Games, and Dive. 📚 #TLSky #Skybrarians #literacy #EduSky
How Themed ‘LitBoxes’ Can Make Reading Assignments More Engrossing
A library media specialist on designing affordable, interactive tools for middle and high school students.
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“Sometimes, PD can feel like something teachers have to do instead of something they look forward to experiencing. However, when it’s framed as a personalized, and relevant opportunity grounded in meaningful goals, there’s a shift in perspective,” teacher Kasey Short writes. #SchoolLeaders
Effective Ways to Facilitate PD for Teacher Growth
To help teachers realize their potential, school leaders can create systems that provide relevant feedback, encouragement, and new learning opportunities.
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