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Sometimes the most effective self-assessment strategy is the simplest!

This one comes from T Megan:
Anchor chart, titled "Assess Yourself," provides statements describing mastery levels of novice, apprentice, practitioner and expert.
December 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Even 5 minutes of "me" time can be a powerful reset, says T Ciji Thurman:
"I start each class with 5 minute "Me" Time – the students get 5 minutes at the beginning of class for themselves adn you get a moment to get your thoughts together and you have time to set up supplies adn breathe." –Teacher Ciji Thurman
December 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Curious > correct, says @hthgse.bsky.social

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Notice & Wonder Welcome Routine via High Tech High Graduate School of Education. 1. Begin each class by projecting a prompt that is related to the lesson/learning for the day. 2. Give students 3 minutes to silently write what they notice and wonder about the prompt. 3. Ask students to put a star next to one noticing and one wondering that they would like to share with a partner. 4. Give students 2 minutes to share with a partner. 5. Allow 5 minutes to share as a class. 6. Write down student observations with their names next to their ideas. 7. Use student observations to transition into the lesson for the day.
December 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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How do you encourage Ss to take a step back and observe their 🧠s at work?

Educator Julie Woodard offer these suggestions:
"Thinking about the Thinking" graphic includes a list of questions to support students' metacognition ("How does the learning connect to previous knowledge," etc)
December 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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What's one way you encourage student participation and question asking in your classroom?
December 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Reminder via educator Cathy Marks Krpan: ALL Ss are math people! #EduSky
"Some students think they are not math people. They are. We all are. Their abilities are hidden or wrapped up with bad math experiences. Teachers know this and can take time to help carefully unwrap students' math abilities so they can access and recognize their own math potential." —Educator Cathy Marks Krpan
December 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Less time writing word problems means more time for connecting with Ss, says T @mrsuteachestech.bsky.social

Give one of these prompts a try:
A graphic titled "ChatGPT Prompts for Math."
December 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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💬 May I please have some more time to think?
💬 Can you please clarify something?

There are lots of ways for Ss to make it through a learning challenge – but first they have to ask for the support they need! This anchor chart, via T Mary Montero makes it visible:

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Anchor chart provides alternatives to "I don't know" ("May I please have some more info," "Can you please repeat the question," etc) and a list of prompts for tackling tricky tasks ("What part(s) are you unclear about," etc)
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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You'd better beLEAF it! 🍃

(Inspiration via educator Christopher Dodge)
"Advice From A Tree: Stand tall and proud. Go out on a limb. Remember your roots. Drink plenty of water. Be content with your natural beauty. Enjoy the view."
December 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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The SEL alphabet T @callmemoprah.bsky.social created proves that there are many ways to spell "coping skills"!

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Photograph of a classroom display of the alphabet. Each letter corresponds with a social-emotional learning tool. Photograph of a classroom display of the alphabet. Each letter corresponds with a social-emotional learning tool. Photograph of a classroom display of the alphabet. Each letter corresponds with a social-emotional learning tool.
December 5, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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When lesson plans meet classroom realities, sometimes the best thing to do is pivot, says educator Brian Tolentino:
"I see my 'lesson plans' as 'game plans.' I have an idea of what I want to do – an objective, a goal, a desired outcome. But if my students throw me a curveball, I change my approach on the fly. Not every plan works – make the necessary adjustments." —Educator Brian Tolentino
December 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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"SEL doesn’t have to be complicated. It just has to be real. It has to be human."

More via educator Adam Mokelke:

#TeacherVoice
December 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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What do you have up on your classroom walls?
December 4, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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This approach, from T Mrs. West, is a constant reminder to Ss that their emotions matter!
Mental health check-in chart with categories ranging from "I'm great" to "I'm struggling." Students have placed numbered magnets in the appropriate categories.
December 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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There's magic in the mess, reminds educator @mistercavey.bsky.social
"As a teacher, you know that some of your best ideas were born out of impulse. That day you walked into a class completely unprepared? Turns out you had an incredible epiphany that led to one of the best learning activities that you ever came up with. It can happen. That's why we need to save space and give grace for messy teaching." –Educator Tim Cavey
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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#ELA Ts – share this resource with Ss and see their writing transform! 🦋
Handout titled "Crafting Sentences: How could you use these for both fiction and nonfiction writing?" contains a series of possible sentence structures. (i.e., "Hypophora: How many times have you picked up your phone today? Too many to count.")
December 3, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Your classroom is a 🪞, says educator Emily – make sure it's reflecting a positive message!

#EduSky
"Students mirror the energy given by the classroom teacher – your kindness, consistency and patience go a long way in helping influence students' attitude." —Educator Emily
December 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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This self-assessment strategy, from T Megan, encourages Ss to embrace the power of "yet":

#EduSky
Anchor chart, titled "Assess Yourself," provides statements describing mastery levels of novice, apprentice, practitioner and expert.
December 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Relationships matter – not just for how Ss feel but also how they learn.

Here's how Edutopia recommends building these connections into the core of your practice:

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Here are two reflective prompts to help us consider how to best improve our expectations: 1. Reflect on times when your expectations influenced how you interacted with students. What might have been the effect of these expectations on their learning or performance? 2. Consider when someone’s positive expectations significantly impacted your engagement and learning outcomes. What can you do to replicate this effect for all your students? Via Educator Jorge Valenzuela and Edutopia
December 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Math facts via PowerMyLearning:

🌎 Math is all around us!
🪁 Math can be fun!
💜 We can all be math people!
"Math Myths vs. Facts" table includes false claims (i.e., "Math is about getting the right answer.") and their alternatives ("The questions we ask and the way we think about the problem are just as important. Mistakes help us learn!").
December 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Here's some inspiration via educator Rachel Jorgensen, in case you need a little pep in your step this Monday morning:
"Dear Teachers, You are making a difference. Keep going." –Educator Rachel Jorgensen
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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When Ss reenter your classroom tomorrow, look for that kid, reminds educator @emilyapaschall.bsky.social
"There's a kid who needs you to notice them today. Greet every kid at the door. Be intentional about making conversation with kids throughout the day. Show. That. You. Care. Love kids first. Then teach your heart out!" –Teacher Emily Paschall
December 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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There aren't enough ways to say "thank you."
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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What's your favorite thing about the subject you teach?
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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That frustration your Ss feel at the bottom of the learning pit?

It's a sign that learners' brains are growing! 🧠

(Inspiration via T Mrs. Hunter)
An anchor chart titled "The Learning Pit" shows a drawing of a pit, with the sides labeled "Try to solve" and "Deep learning and understanding." The bottom is labeled "Making mistakes," "Deep thinking," "Collaboration" and "Explore all options." Thought bubbles are included throughout: "I'm confused," "What if ...," etc.
November 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM