Took the Enneagram test. It says I’m a 9, 2, 3. Makes sense I guess. What are other teachers? #dgsroyals #323learns

#323learns #dgsroyals Genia, 1st grade DGS

A1: I'm always hoping to find that little golden nugget that makes all my teaching exactly as it should be! #323learns #dgsroyals

#323learns #dgsroyals A2: We value kids, their hearts, and learning! When push comes to shove this is what it's all about!

#dgsroyals #323learns A3: I intentionally don't plan for those first few moments. I want connections to be made during that time, between myself and the kids and between all the kids! So we all chat!

#dgsroyals #323learns A4: I try to point out when I'm being a risk-taker and tell the Ss what's going on in my mind. I'm honest with how I'm feeling!

#323learns #dgsroyals A1: One positive habit I have is getting enough sleep! Without that everything else is a mess. One habit to change is lack of activity. School habit is making relationships with kids a priority! School habit to change is planning on the weekends.

#323learns #dgsroyals I work hard to make sure my room has a good amount of naturalness (except plants!) and stimulation. I could work more on the individualization as I set up my new room and new furniture.

#323learns #dgsroyals A3: I tell students that they can do things even when it’s hard or they don’t want to. Yet, I have let my health deteriorate because I don’t like to/it’s hard to work out and eat healthy. I need accountability partners!

#323learns #dgsroyals A4: I’ve had to unlearn writing lesson plans in a book and keeping hard copies of everything. I’m learning to keep Google Docs that have links to each digital file we’ll use! Whew!!

Dunlap’s very own superhero Genia Workheiser lead a fabulous Fundations Overview for our 2nd-Grade superhero teachers today. Whew- so much practical info in such a short time! #@stacywinslow1 Jenny Lawless Hannah Dutton Matt Andrews #323learns

#323learns #shiftthebalance323 #dgsroyals W1, A1: Shift 2, Misunderstanding 4 I didn't think about how important phonemic awareness is for kids even through upper elementary grades. I need to keep this in mind!

#323learns #shiftthebalance323 #dgsroyals W1 A2: I often focus my read alouds on hooking kids so they'll begin reading the series. This has made me rethink some of my choices. I'll try for books that provide more of a stretch to the limits of their listening comprehension.

#323 learns #shiftthebalance323 #dgsroyals W1, A3: Dedicated space to show off audacious words. Use of Dialogic Conversation technique. Tried this today with my 3yo grandson!

#323learns #shiftthebalance323 #dgsroyals W1 A4: My day is currently broken into whole group lessons (about 15 min) and then small group needs-focused groups (about 15 min each with 6 kids each). I can't imagine teaching differently even though I wasn't taught this way.

#323learns #livewell323 W1: I’m terrible at this! I hydrate with Diet Pepsi but thanks to this focus, I’ve been more aware of my choices!!

#323 learns #livewell323 W2: I’ve allowed myself a chance to rest and relax poolside! I’ve enjoyed naps and good books!

#livewell323 #323learns #dgsroyals So proud of myself...3 bottles of water today and only 1 Diet Pepsi and 1 coffee.

#323learns #livewell323 Two hours between work functions, laid down and just relaxed!! No TV, no phone!Unplugged!

#livewell323 #323learns W6: I was fulfilled this week by the smiles from my small & tall friends at summer school! We rocked this!