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Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· 10d

Join our first-ever Jam Fest! Two back-to-school Jam Sessions = double the great conversation. ⚡ Chat about creating routines: https://edut.to/4xbTclI Chat about building classroom community: https://edut.to/3REqrzi Choose a conversation and jump into the Teacher2Teacher forum to get started!

Graphic with bold orange text on a blue sky background: Teacher2Teacher Jam Fest. Sunday August 2 – Thursday August 6

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· 12d

Why do we feel care and attachment to the things we make? 🏠 @cathleenbeachbd.bsky.social and principal Nick Brousse explain the IKEA effect and how you can use it in your school today. #EduSky #SchoolLeaders

The IKEA Effect: You Built It, You’re Invested in It
People become more invested when they help shape the systems around them, and teachers and school leaders can use that to create a strong school culture.

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· 13d

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· 15d

“Giving my classroom glue sticks human names has been revolutionary. Does a student care if a glue stick goes missing? No! Do they care if DEREK the glue stick has not been returned? ABSOLUTELY. It’s like a manhunt until Derek has been returned to his rightful spot.” —Miss B, English Teacher

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· 19d

Next time your class finishes a book, try this colorful activity made by middle school English teacher Krista Barbour to reflect on what they read! 🧵 1/3

Classroom question poster reading "Which paint chip color name best represents what happened to Jonas at the end of the novel?" with a hand holding several paint-chip samples against a pink‑bordered, black‑and‑white polka‑dot display.

Handwritten classroom poster pinned to a black-and-white polka-dot bulletin board explaining a color choice, comparing Jonas to the chain link connecting the bad, old world and a free new one; the words "link" and "chain" are highlighted in blue and signed by a student.

Handwritten student note pinned to a black-and-white polka-dot bulletin board explaining they chose the color "waterslide" because going down a waterslide is unknown but adventurous (signed Avery D.).

Student poster explaining the color "constellation"—you have to "connect the dots" to reveal the book's hidden meaning—handwritten on white paper taped to a black polka-dot background.

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· 20d

🎧 Listen to the full podcast episode with guest @marcusluther.bsky.social: https://edut.to/4ffPUYL

Quote from Marcus Luther on an eduRADIO 'School of Practice' podcast episode: 'Having good rapport and trust and understanding of your students will open the doors to not just better results, those matter, but also you’re going to enjoy yourself more in the classroom.' Episode 21: How to Jumpstart Belonging in Your Classroom From Day One.

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· 25d

Let them tell you their stories. Work stories. Pet stories. Homework stories. Relationship stories. Stop and listen. One on one or even in a class of 34, which I've had, it's a game changer. 23 yrs later, relationships are the most effective tool in my teaching tool box. -- Heather Leise, Teacher

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Jul 9

Activity from Tina Centineo, SEL Coordinator: “Breathe in~ Breathe out. Appreciate the things that bring joy and that fill you with calm. ❤️ What’s on your calm palm?✋”

Tracing of a hand on paper. In the palm are the words "My calm palm." There are arrows traced around the edge of the fingers, indicating that as you trace up your finger, you should breathe in, and as you trace down your finger, you should breathe out. Each finger has something that brings the person joy: My family, recess time, elephants, reading, french fries.

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Jul 7

“I always go around the class during group activities to discuss the task with my quieter students—so many more layers emerge with ideas and discussion. The quiet students have as much a voice as the louder ones.” —Dr. Elizabeth Heck, Educator and Researcher

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Jul 3

“As educators, the more we know about who we teach, the more effective we will be with what we teach. Taking time to get to know our students isn’t fluff time, it’s academic time.” —Dr. Justin Tarte

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Jul 2

“Put up a new bulletin board today. I think it’s safe to say the students have been pretty intrigued! 😀” —Olivia Gordon, Teacher

"Take What You Need" bulletin board covered in colorful sticky notes. Each one has a positive message on it, like "Choose joy" or "Be you."

Four students show off the sticky notes they've put in their clear phone cases: "Be in the now," "Stop overthinking," "Just breathe," "You are enough."

Close-up of two of the sticky notes, "Love yourself" and "Prove them wrong." They've been torn in the shape of the phrases and put inside a student's clear phone case.

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Jun 30

— @mrrablin.bsky.social

“‘I’m gathering evidence of learning.’

That shift in language in how I approach the assessment process opened so many doors for how I assess students and what I pay attention to in order to determine where a student’s at in their learning.” —Tyler Rablin, Teacher

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Jun 28

“Today, a student in my most challenging class told me that he likes the way I teach and that he’s been learning a lot. Was a good reminder that we are probably accomplishing a lot more than it often feels like we are.” —Zack Hartzman, Educator

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Jun 24

Educator Kristin Daley shared her 7th grade class’s ecology junk journals with us. 🌿 Take a look! “Last summer I saw a lot of junk journaling on TikTok and I even took a class. I found it to be such a fun way to create, reflect, and unwind.”

Cover of a junk journal with photos of a snake, mushroom, and swamp. It reads: "Madison's Ecology Journal"

An open student-made outdoor class notebook with bright orange and yellow pages. The left page includes the date “May 21st, 2026,” small nature photos, sketches of trees and a sunset, and notes like “Outdoor Class,” “trail of ants,” “58°,” “bat,” “poison ivy,” and “dandelion.” The right page is titled “Nature’s alphabet” and lists nature-related words from A to Z, alongside a large sun drawing, ABC letters, and a “Forest Hills” sticker.

An open student nature notebook spread about a “Color Walk.” The left page lists colors and matching nature finds, including “Red—berries,” “Orange—oriole bird,” “Yellow—dandelion,” “Green—skunk cabbage,” “Blue—blue jay,” and “Purple—forget-me-nots.” The right page includes pencil sketches of a leaf, a naked mole rat, and a star-nosed mole, with labels pointing to the drawings.

An open student nature notebook showing a pencil sketch of a flower on one page, with small notes listing things observed outdoors, including “one baby bat,” “squirrel,” “trees,” “geese,” and “birds.” The opposite page includes a clipped textbook page about carnivores and a photo of a small animal. A small bat sticker is placed near the flower sketch.

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Jun 22

— @pernille.bsky.social

“Did a flash fiction unit with students and one of the culminating project choices was to do the same story in 200, then 100, then 25, then 6 words—the results are luminescent.” —Pernille Ripp, Teacher

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Jun 18

Ts, need a “wellness tune-up”? 🔧These evidence-based tools are for you. 💪 Listen to the podcast episode here: https://apple.co/4fKmFhn

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Jun 16

“I remember walking into the first day of my English class in the 10th grade and on the board was the saying: ‘One day this will be the good old days!’ I looked at my friend and said, ‘Yeah, right!’ Little did I know that these words were so true. We have to learn to live in the moment and enjoy the good moments when they come.” —Geri S., Educator

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Jun 12

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Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Jun 6

Educator Elizabeth Galbreath’s ELA sketchnotes visual library helps students connect literary concepts, themes, and vocabulary with simple drawings, making abstracts ideas more memorable. Creativity can deepen comprehension and support long-term learning!

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Jun 4

A little SEL support can go a long way during the final stretch of the school year. 💚 This high-stress SEL toolbox gives students simple, quiet tools for calming their bodies and refocusing their minds. Save the handout: edut.to/4uCugDm

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· May 29

From @mrswendymturner.bsky.social: “We did a quick reflection in math. The important ideas and feelings we shared were: 1. Share a math topic you are confident in…..capability and pride! 2. Share a math topic you are struggling with…..vulnerability! 3. Share your perfect math day……excitement!”

A large classroom poster titled “It’s a Math Moment” invites students to reflect on math learning. Pink sticky notes at the top show math topics students are confident with, blue sticky notes in the middle show topics they are struggling with, and yellow sticky notes at the bottom describe students’ perfect day of math learning.

A close-up of pink sticky notes under a heading about math topics students feel confident with. Students wrote about multiplication, hundreds-tens-ones charts, vertical methods, and number lines, with drawings of place value charts and equations like “3 x 12 = 36.”

A section of the chart labeled “Share a math topic” is covered with blue sticky notes where students wrote about math concepts they find challenging. Notes mention line plots, multiplication, vertical methods, time, and adding, with examples like “5 x 6” and “257 + 53.”

A classroom anchor chart titled “Describe your perfect day of math learning” is covered with yellow sticky notes from students. Several notes mention place value charts, number lines, time tests, working hard, and using math strategies, with hand-drawn charts, numbers, and math symbols.

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· May 26

Reminder: Your students are wired to wonder. 💭

Bite-Sized PD: “Curiosity is not a phase. It’s a lifelong disposition that fuels problem-solving, creativity, and engagement … When we honor and cultivate students’ questions, not just their answers, we invite deeper learning and a more joyful classroom experience.” —Kathryn Lemerich & Jessica Holloway

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· May 13

From early childhood educator Irene Garneau: “Because we document and display student learning, we send a message that we value their thinking and their understanding, and we value their questions about their world.” Watch this video to learn more: https://edut.to/4esUwuL

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· May 13

Need practical, classroom-tested ideas for ending the year with purpose, joy, and connection? Join our community Jam Session! edut.to/4uDawim

Let's Jam! on Teacher2Teacher, with headshots of 5 panelists: Ms. James, Todd, Wendy, Sydney, and Josh.

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· May 7

“Teaching is a creative profession, not a delivery system. Great teachers do [pass on information], but what great teachers also do is mentor, stimulate, provoke, engage.” —Sir Ken Robinson

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· May 6

“As a school librarian, I’ve always believed the library should be more than just a place to check out books, which is why I fill it with board games, puzzles, & hands-on toys. One afternoon, I set out a fresh box of LEGO, and within minutes a swarm of kindergarteners had gathered around the table.

There was a brief pause, and a fourth student corrected everyone with the gravity of a tiny philosopher while holding their tiny index finger in the air and said: “No. This is the best day of our lives.” —Jess M, School Librarian

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· May 5

Every day. 🧡 @montesyrie.bsky.social

“I am a teacher. I make a difference.

Recite it. Remember it. Realize it.

Every day (especially the harder ones).” —Monte Syrie, Teacher

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· May 3

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Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Apr 30

Math games are a fun way for students to practice math skills, build fluency, and recall previously learned skills! They can be used as a whole-group activity, where everyone plays, or as independent math centers. 🎲 You can download these free dice game printables here: https://edut.to/3P6xzTD

A hand holding a “Sequences” dice game printable, showing directions, point values based on dice combinations, and a QR code for instructions, with colorful dice scattered on the table below.

Three printable math game sheets laid out on a table with several dice. The pages include activities titled “Make 10,” “Sequences,” and “One HUGE Number,” with directions, scoring charts, and visual dice combinations for students to use during gameplay.

A closer view of the three dice game printables arranged side by side, each featuring instructions, scoring systems, and grids for recording rounds, with dice placed on top to show how the games are played.

Teacher2Teacher@teacher2teacher· Apr 28

Librarian @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