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Here’s a collection of ideas to help you navigat

Here’s a collection of ideas to help you navigate AI. 🤖 Do you have any to add to the list? 🤪 If you’d like to read more about the benefits of writing in class and how to shift your mindset around using more class time for this, say “mindset” and I’ll send you the blog post!
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First of all, there won’t be any more grading on

First of all, there won’t be any more grading on the weekends. 🙅🏻‍♀️ Second of all, make sure you have a plan for using feedBACK to propel students FORWARD.

Here are some tips:
📝 Spend class writing time giving the majority of your feedback
📝 Direct students to mini lessons that will help them revise in the moment
📝 Use a number system to grade digitally or in print
📝 Have students tally their mistakes, notice the patterns, and reflect
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If you want this fast feedback system done for you, comment with the level you need:

High school
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Upper elementary

The topic of 9/11 is often difficult to navigate i

The topic of 9/11 is often difficult to navigate in the classroom, but as with most things in life, adding a dog to the mix can make things easier. 🦮🥹
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If you are looking for a respectful and meaningful way to honor this day, then I encourage you to listen to an episode titled This is Love - Episode 20: Roselle and Michael from the THIS IS LOVE podcast. It’s a first person account of that day and a guide dog hero named Roselle. You can play it online or from your podcast app and have students color and reflect as they listen. ❤️🖍️
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Comment “Roselle” to get the free podcast pages! ❤️🎧
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Whether it’s digital or old school, make sure yo

Whether it’s digital or old school, make sure you have a comment bank that helps students learn how to make their own revisions. 🤓 If you want this helpful system done for you, comment with the version you need:
High school
Middle School
Upper Elementary
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Can you smell the pumpkin spice!? 🎃🧋😁 The

Can you smell the pumpkin spice!? 🎃🧋😁 The ber months are here and it’s the perfect time to start a line of positive communication! You can use these September notes as inspiration or comment “positive note” for a copy and paste format!
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Are you going to be doing more in class writing th

Are you going to be doing more in class writing this year? Here’s an assistant if you need one! 🤓 You can display it like this, as a bulletin board, or simply provide the digital version!

I have a set for:
❤️High School
🩷 Middle School
🤍 Upper Elementary

Comment with the grade level you need to clone yourself!
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Though this is truly a simple concept, whiteboard

Though this is truly a simple concept, whiteboard prompts make a powerful engagement tool by giving students thinking time, helping them organize their thoughts, and creating a space for all students to use their voices. Say “whiteboard” for the blog post and templates! 🤗
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Jamboard is sunsetting, but that doesn’t mean yo

Jamboard is sunsetting, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up this amazing engagement tool! 🥲🌅 Say “whiteboard” for the link to these prompts!
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I know that April is 8 months away, but the truth

I know that April is 8 months away, but the truth is that test prep is a lot easier when you sprinkle it in throughout the year rather than panicking at the last minute. 😅

Comment “test prep” to read all about what prompted my (reluctant) mindset shift and tips to help you stay out of the type of meeting I found myself in. 😬
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