Ayanna Saunders

During the closure, I realized that I need to take care of myself, not just my students. I started daily morning meditations on @calm (which is free for teachers!) & I’ve had time to make art again. I know I’ll be a better teacher after this because I’ve taken care of myself!🧘🏽☀️

I was expecting an Amazon delivery, but this was so much better! 💕 The shirt says it all: Our school may be empty, but our hearts are full! It’s hard to be away from my students for so long, but we are #GranbyStrong! 🐊 Thank you @Granby_PTA! #ItsWorthIt #AllInThisTogether

@TReeMc33 @GranbyGators @wcsdistrict Yes, I laminated them so I wouldn’t get ripped by a student or pet on the first day 😂

@MsSaunders18 @GranbyGators @wcsdistrict Yes, I saw this idea too and suggested it to my team! Did you laminate them?

As soon as I saw this Flat Stanley idea, I knew I had to try it! This is a great way to maintain relationships with my students💕 I delivered the flat teachers to my students today and I can’t wait to see pictures of the adventures we have this week! #ItsWorthIt #DistanceLearning

@BaileyJodie @stacieoconnell1 @jessie_endicott @KKStreck @khudsonedu @HughesBrn11 @kellykir02 @Kaselteen @MsBortolani @brendaboring1 @7Firestone @TBuelow @ADEbednar @mandyrobek @malmess13 @BakerNumeracy @jjobney @teacherkpratt @reneelynnsnyder I’ve been waiting for this to come out! Looks amazing!

Shout out to @professorteds for showing me this app during grad school! I never thought I would be in this kind of teaching situation, but my iPad and I are up for the challenge!

Explain Everything makes distance learning easier for teachers & families! 🏡💗 I teach by recording my voice as I write on documents & pictures, then I send the video to parents. All they have to do is press play & students follow my directions just like in class! 🤯 #ItsWorthIt

March Book Madness has begun! 🏀We have a bracket of new books that we’ll read, then vote on which book goes to the next round! There’s also a voting station in the hall so anyone in our school can participate in the fun! #ItsWorthIt

@ErinCondren I ordered on Oct 20 and still haven’t received my order. I paid for 5-7 day shipping but it has been 12 days. It’s taken twice as long as it should have, so I should at least get a refund for the shipping cost, which was nearly the same price as my actual order 😠

Our tree and leaf unit was a teacher’s dream come true! Through integrated science and literacy centers, students practiced reading, writing, spelling, measuring, counting, art, and making observations all at once! 🤯 Oh and we had FUN! #ItsWorthIt

We’re ready for Warrior Run!!! How about you?? @wcsdistrict #itsworthit

@BaileyJodie @BaileyJodie @professorteds Sorry I couldn’t join! I was making homemade play dough for our class party tomorrow and I had no idea it would take an hour! 😳 My students better appreciate it 😂

Did you know that cutting an apple horizontally near the stem will leave a perfect circle in the skin?! Neither did we & we were so excited to discover that!!! *Bill Nye voice* SCIENCE RULES! #ItsWorthIt

Hearing students say “Nooo I love this book!” and “I want to keep reading!” when our book exploration was over made me so happy 💕 I love that they’re so excited to read and learn science. We can’t wait to investigate apples this week! #ItsWorthIt

@BaileyJodie @TracyZager @betsynlong @KimKembitzky @malmess13 @jjobney @mandyrobek @teacherkpratt @hoffman_jodi @7Firestone @C_higg @mrs_oberlander @MissLovelyWE @jrsteach I’ve already read this thanks to @professorteds class during my masters program! Great book 👍🏽

Before investigating our garden & documenting our observations, my students created that long list of things scientists do! Starting with students’ ideas (not mine or a textbook’s) positioned them as knowledgeable & they were so engaged that we were late for lunch! 😱 #ItsWorthIt

Our student created Number Wall is all done! If your students don’t create your classroom resources, I highly encourage you to try it! It takes a long time, but students practice math, language, art, and social skills all at once. And they are SO proud of their work! #ItsWorthIt

Shout out to my teacher friends for getting me to workout with them @orangetheory 💕 I thought working out after school would be awful, but I actually feel better after a workout! #TeacherSelfCare

Our classroom feels like a home now that our Family Wall & rules are ready! 💕 I’ve been asked why my room was so empty & I said it was because the kids weren’t there yet! It’s not my room, it’s OUR room so we will design it together over time! #ItsWorthIt #ResponsiveClassroom

I’m so thankful for my school community! The newest addition to the Granby Garden was a circle of log seats! We took enjoyed getting some fresh air during Reading Workshop! #ItsWorthIt