I just think all classes should have an even number of students and no one should ever be absent
Kathleen
@thirdgrademcdade.bsky.social
Third Grade Teacher, book lover, Girl Scout. She/her.
Storytime for Chicago library kids with LeVar Burton at the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Library 🤯✨📚 @obamafoundation.bsky.social
Gonna work on my self-paced PD, then. And I have my old lady walking group today. I got this!
Hmph. Logged in to online meeting, realized that it's NEXT WEEK, not today.
Ever called on a student and been met with crickets? 🦗 In her new article, @manningtechtalk.bsky.social introduces classroom strategies that help students find their way through a question. 🧵 1/6
Today's the day I'm going to hand the kids their first writing assignment from the first week of school, as well as their final finished piece of writing. I'm so excited!
my gf works corporate and is on a training about AI and there's a word cloud for "what do you use AI for." the largest word by far is "Nothing" and the trainer is PISSED
📚 Students who read widely and frequently achieve more, regardless of family income. Access to diverse books and time to read matters. Every school library matters. ❤️ #SchoolLibraries #TLsky #Edusky #Literacy #Reading #BooksConnectUs #EduSky #Education #ReadingCounts #DiverseReads
![A photoshop made to look like the following is in a dictionary. As a definition for autism including pronunciation and etymology as follows.
autism, a'tizəm, n. [Gr. autos, self
and E. ism.] A disability where you
are surrounded by illogical people
who refuse to listen to you and
repeatedly create overwhelming
situations for you to navigate.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qrw4xahjqwsjhxrkimebjzyt/bafkreieuj235ddbk7v3gb7s6dzbso4r7wdrrrve5cmn5ttptaxledmz3tq)
A given technique, routine or strategy DOESN'T necessarily work with every class, or with every student. Just saying.
ALSO THIS. I might have to schedule myself 1 or 2 library days each week. Or just live at the library, idk (for once I may not be teaching summer school or otherwise working a job).
Kate Messner@katemessner.com · 4mo agoCheck out this amazing list of summer reads from @slj.com! Thrilled to see @karinayanglaser.bsky.social's THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS: POPPY SONG BAKES A WAY included here! @littlebrownyr.bsky.social www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/we-are...
Amazingly, this was AVAILABLE through my library, so I've checked it out.
The Horn Book@thehornbook.bsky.social · 4mo ago⭐ #Fiction #HBReviewoftheWeek WHEN TOMORROW BURNS by @taekeller.bsky.social ( @randomhousekids.bsky.social ): "This is a beautiful testament to interdependence and resilience." www.hbook.com/story/review...
"Instead of relying on quick fixes or elaborate engagement tactics, double down on what works: explicit modeling, deliberate practice, and timely, targeted feedback. If we spent more time creating classrooms like that, we wouldn’t need to ask whether our students were engaged. They simply would be."
The Three Big Misconceptions About Student Engagement (Opinion)
For teachers, engagement is the holy grail. But what if we’re thinking about it all wrong?
edweek.org
I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MTSS MEETING MORE THAN TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE!
Anyway, I'm having a good time and learning so much! Best practices for spelling instruction, decoding instruction for grades 3-5 and more. But my brain is ready for a break. #ortii2026
Kathleen@thirdgrademcdade.bsky.social · 5mo agoAnyone here at #ortii2026?
Identification matters, especially when funding depends on it. But it only works if it leads to meaningful support. Otherwise, we’re focusing more on who qualifies than what students actually need.
When the same viral post shows up on both of your accounts...
Surprised Eel Historian, PhD@greenleejw.bsky.social · 6mo agoThe world is stupid, but I just watched a squirrel break into a car in the parking lot below me, steal a package of crackers, and escape to a nearby tree. So at least somebody is winning.
Saturday after spring break, opening my computer for the first time aaaaannnnnd closing it again, I think (I have a cold and my brain is NOT working).
I wrote a book! It is amazing to see the final cover, spine, and back cover of the book that should be out in late June.
