Dawn Mathews

2nd semester means new classes with new group dynamics…take time to build relationships now for success later @NHMSHuskies building towers from group similarity cards!

Sketch notes and reading notations- an awesome way to keep your Ss on track & engaged even in June. ❤️ how they pick what works for them! @NHMSHuskies

Making a plan and executing it; creating connections in CREW @NHMSHuskies

Hexagonal thinking is a great visual thinking routine that encourages discussion and broadens perspectives. @NHMSHuskies

Odd request: looking for unique shoes/boots & shoe designer connections for a writing unit! Please see backstory below & message for address. Thank you!

CREW @NHMSHuskies helps Ss form connections and make positive choices like exercise and fresh air to start their day.

@stephfez @GVSUalum @GVSU I wish I would have had her!

Thank goodness for my college Freshman English Professor back in 1992 telling me to keep my #holthandbook - today I handed it to my 9th grader to help her with understanding prepositions for her Language Arts paper @GVSUalum @GVSU

The Grand Rapids Sled Wings Novice Team went from being the Underdogs to Champions! Only 4 players had ever played in a game - amazing! What a great weekend for adaptive sports!

What a great day to sub in Outdoor Ed! Ss are casting animal tracks @NHMSHuskies

Tug-of-war in ELA argumentative writing??? You bet! The Ss active analogy of strength and strategy = winner is compared to strength of argument and evidence. Learning made fun and memorable @NHMSHuskies. ❤️ those smiles!

@davidsimpson512 AMEN!

When students get a scheduled break from school, can we all agree to not assign homework? Just thinking aloud here.

Teaching strategy and connections- Fun Friday in CREW @NHMSHuskies .

This is so true. 🧡 📷 Unknown

Winter Writing Warm-up Hot Cocoa Bar & Memoir Celebration- so proud of these 7th gr authors @NHMSHuskies!

How do you read with voice? You practice. 7th gr Ss @NHMSHuskies practice reading their memoirs for feedback. You can always do better.

@Sgutz1 ❤️ this book. I use the youth one in Rdg Lab each semester.

Developing an all new respect for crew on our flight tonight! Excellent.

Ss debating over parts of speech @NHMSHuskies. An argument worth listening to.

Ss need structure and routine, but that doesn’t mean you have to teach the same thing/way every day. Let them ❤️ learning! Working on character development in a reader’s theater @NHMSHuskies.

Why CREW makes a difference @NHMSHuskies each day… It’s a place to share talents, self-evaluate our learning, make a plan, and yell and cheer about crazy trivia all in one. ❤️ my Ss!

Another Sled Wing season is here! Proud to support Griffin’s Ice House and the Sled Wings.