Rena Bowman

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I recently came across data on who we spend our time with over the course of our lives. The insights are simultaneously inspiring and depressing. Here are 6 graphs everyone needs to see:

@AndiEatinger @beth102c @jkssutton_jks @NickpettitNKC @LongMkl8 LETRS is based on the science of how kids learn to read and spell. It gives teachers the skills to help all students. I wouldn’t say it’s phonics heavy. It begins there. I just started year two and this first unit is all vocabulary and morphology. I absolutely love it!

@Bowrena @beth102c @jkssutton_jks @NickpettitNKC @LongMkl8 I’ve heard it’s a great training in building a deep knowledge of literacy development to know where to support primary aged Ss (not just phonics). I had to reread because I missed the LETRS piece at the beginning.

So much great info on how research supports the need for comprehensive literacy instruction in the early grades. Phonics first or phonics only? | Shanahan on Literacy ⁦@AndiEatinger⁩ ⁦@jkssutton_jks⁩ ⁦@NickpettitNKC⁩ ⁦@LongMkl8⁩ shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/what-do-y…

@AndiEatinger @beth102c @jkssutton_jks @NickpettitNKC @LongMkl8 I would love that!

@Bowrena @beth102c @jkssutton_jks @NickpettitNKC @LongMkl8 Also, can we have these convos over coffee? Soon? 🤗

@AndiEatinger @beth102c @jkssutton_jks @NickpettitNKC @LongMkl8 As teachers who have taught children to read, we know the complexities of the process to help kids be true readers. I agree with many parts of the blog. I just didn’t like the way he lumped LETRS training in there. It is by far the best PD I’ve ever had as an educator.

@Bowrena @beth102c @jkssutton_jks @NickpettitNKC @LongMkl8 I worry w/initiatives that are phonics only or phonics first that educators will stop embracing the wholeness & complexity of all that time/research has taught us and that is that “students, to become readers, need to progress in multiple skills area simultaneously.”

@beth102c @AndiEatinger @jkssutton_jks @NickpettitNKC @LongMkl8 He just lumped LETRS in his paragraph with the newest trend. I 100% agree with you and I miss you more! I hope I get to see you soon. 💕

@Bowrena @AndiEatinger @jkssutton_jks @NickpettitNKC @LongMkl8 I didn’t read about his thoughts on LETRS. I must have missed it. Systematic phonics is vitally important in primary grades. But teaching meaning-making along side phonics makes the most sense to me. Also, teach the reader, not reading. Miss you, friend!❤️

In lieu of an “icebreaker” to launch the new school year..think about having each grade or team in your building have time to share, put their accomplishments together, share them with colleagues, students, parents and the community. Would celebrate teacher voice !

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It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek and we are doing DAILY GIVEAWAYS! We asked & YOU told us you wanted fluency activities- so we are giving away 5⃣ of our K-2 Fluency Slide Bundles! To enter retweet & comment the first emoji that comes up on your keyboard!! #teacher #teachertwitter

#Teachers with few behavior issues have the following in common: 1. Rarely gets offended. 2. Provides very little down time. 3. Talks w kids before/after class. 4. Asks lots of questions. 5. Don’t need the last word. Add to the list 👇 #ThatOneKid #edchat

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@CoachBarrowsNKC @RavensNKC @NKCSchools They loved this! They requested we play in the classroom when we “pick up”.

Working on throwing with a simple but fun game called Trash Collectors! #PhysEd @RavensNKC @NKCSchools @Bowrena

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Education is not teacher centered or even student centered, but it is relationship centered. Teachers thrive w/ positive admin relationships & students thrive w/ positive teacher relationships. Relationships drive education.

Thank you @gregtangmath for today’s adding within 100 lesson. I heard 2 really encouraging things from my students during the lesson. “Man, I thought this was going to be hard. This is easy.” and “Can we use our white boards as math tools? This will make the snake so easy!”

@gregtangmath My first graders love your lessons! What are the chances of offering the videos later? We are late start and our day doesn’t begin until 9:15am(CST)😩

Happy to announce a full slate of STUDENT LESSONS in March. Going to make a big push to help out as we welcome Spring & get ready to weather State Testing. In April, we'll focus on reasoning & recently released problems from around the country. Join us! TangMath.com/UP

@Aimster70 @BethanyMaynor @TheSimpsons8590 @mrstgaul @mr_maurin @naomi_varga I already went to sign up but I’m out that day!!!☹️It will change the whole schedule.

@Bowrena @BethanyMaynor @TheSimpsons8590 @mrstgaul @mr_maurin @naomi_varga

I got tons of them. Not random like the ones I see all over. Careful progression of key skills that build from K thru middle school so kids – with steady, strategic, systematic, sensible practice over long period of time – can solve hard problems mentally & without guess & check!