Ms Scheurer's Class

Teachers don't leave because it's hard. Teachers are some of the hardest working professionals I know. They leave because the expectations become more unrealistic every year.

@KevinLeichtman @heisereads Something that has affected my mental health as a teacher is being paid for 2.5 years of experience when I was worth 10. I didn’t think it would have such an impact on my feeling of wellness, but it has.

Definition of TEACHER BURNOUT (Directly from my dissertation) A pervasive breaking down of every aspect of a teacher’s personal and professional life due to a fervent commitment to a job that does not provide the hoped for results and

@AkieaG I am sorry you're experiencing such negativity. I want to let you know that I use your resources in my first grade class, and they've made such a positive impact. I'm incredibly grateful for your hard word and perspective.

@CarlockChamps Way to go engineers!

@griff_reads What a great idea!

Students received Emergency Reading toolkits and used them to record our wondering about reindeer. We can’t wait to answer our ?s and see if our schema changed!@BeaconElem

We created grateful jars to remember all the moments of joy we have in our lives! @BeaconElem

@MrsUnsworthWTT Thank you so much!

@ScheurerClass Sure! Here is a pdf of all the card games we play in my classroom - drive.google.com/file/d/1QL7erN…

Week #9 Math Challenge - Card Game Week! We played & practiced… ➡️ Trash (ten frame structure) ➡️ Addition War (count on from larger number) ➡️ Making Ten (tens partners)

It's Puzzle Party Day in Math! We love @gregtangmath puzzles. @BeaconElem

We love creation station Fridays! @BeaconElem

Students challenged unhelpful self talk and then created their own mantra so they can coach themselves! @BeaconElem

These scientists showed their new knowledge about photosynthesis by creating this photosynthesis model during morning play time! #proudteacher @BeaconElem

Unhelpful and helpful self talk. How we think about things affects how we feel and what we do. #CBT #selfcareworkshop in first grade. @BeaconElem

Thank you @EdFDexter for the subscription to Greg tang math games. Practicing math fluency has never been so fun!!! @BeaconElem

We had a great time learning about Ramadan today! We learned about a variety of traditions Muslim families participate in during the month of Ramadan. To all who celebrate (starting next week) Ramadan Kareem! @BeaconElem

You are exhausted because there has been no space to grieve. Acting like everything is normal and pushing the toxic idea of "pushing thru and getting back to "normal" will have us in spiritually and physically exhausted.

Thank you @gregtangmath for the awesome math lesson on Zoom. These first grade mathematicians loved every minute! @BeaconElem