What are your favorite read alouds for K-5 aged students? I am always looking for new books to add to my collection!
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As you end one school year, is there anything you do to help prepare for the next year before you leave?
What are some of your favorite professional books that you recommend?
What is your “go-to” educational quote that you find yourself going back to?
Focusing during read aloud has been a difficult for my current group of students. Any suggestions to keep them more engaged and focused during that time?
How do you mentor and inspire new to the profession teachers?
Since coming back from winter break, we have had 4 inclement weather days!! Thankfully, my district hasn’t selected to have students involved in virtual learning, but I suspect we will if we have more days. What kind of activities do you provide your students during remote learning days? Do you have an LMS in your district? What grade levels would you say use it at school?
What are somethings that your school does to build staff morale?
What are your most favorite field trips that you’ve taken with your students and how did they tie into your content?
What is your favorite Brain Break? With focus low and firsties in need for help staying engaged I work Brain Breaks into my lesson plans. Our favorites can be found on Go Noodle! We find content related breaks, mindful minutes, even rainy day recess resources. Check out
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What are some ways you give students ownership of the classroom and what happens in it?
Students need to see theirselves in what they read. What are your favorite diverse read aloud? Post below!
Names are important and this is one of my favorites to read and discuss!
What is the best professional development you’ve attended recently?
I have a good friend whose nephew is heading into first grade and needs some online reading resources to help with practice. Besides the obvious in reading books, what are some great sites I could offer?
I’m teaching a unit on fractions. Does anyone have any good differentiation materials for students at several different levels? Worksheets or activities are welcome.
As a teacher of students with learning disabilities, I find that, especially as they grow, motivation can be a challenge. How do you find ways to motivate your students who struggle most with learning?
What are some ways that you help yourself grow as a professional?
How often do you communicate with students’ families about their academic progress?
