Kristen Cox

Such an amazing day at @ncties! This was my favorite theme and the most people to attend our session in the last 4 years! #90s

Rising 8th graders: Be sure to submit your applications by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed.

Reading isn’t just comprehension—it’s connection. 🍎📖 This “peel the fruit” organizer helps students move from surface observations to deeper meaning, perspective, and theme. From what happened to why it matters. #CloseReading youtube.com/watch?v=HkvgDG…

@lbell200980 Mr. V had them from a previous experience!

@kcoxscience Cool!! Where did you source them from?

Combining geography with ocean currents 🦆

@lbell200980 Groups of 4! 8 total maps

@kcoxscience Was this in a station or did you have maps for every table?

Where does water go? Last week, Students explored this through hands on activities and inquiry activities.

Why should you invest in helping your multilingual learners develop metacognitive and self-regulation skills? 🤔 And how do you go about it? Find out now on my blog: bit.ly/476Z71J #engchat #k12

The Bad Ideas Cellphone Challenge, a fast-paced reverse-brainstorming activity where students dream up 100 intentionally terrible cellphone designs. @GetSchoolAI I love brainstorming with the @LunchLadyEDU youtube.com/watch?v=TURwYD…

These sentence stems can help Ss offer sTAGgeringly brilliant feedback! VIa @PBLWorks:

Ready, set ... THROWDOWN! Here's how T @JillWebs adds a little excitement to her vocab lessons: (Inspired by educator Coach Stephans)

@lbell200980 Yes send me what your favorite ones you’ve used and we can make a new one! I like some of these better than ones I’ve used before!

@kcoxscience - we need to put some of these together! I have done others too!!!

With the right guidance, reflection can be a positive and affirming experience for your Ss! Here's some of the language T teachertipsandtales (on Insta) uses to nudge them in that direction:

These transitions can help transform Ss' beliefs into compelling arguments! Check it out, via educator @jjkeigher:

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🌟 Engage your students in critical thinking with the ""Odd One Out"" activity! 🤔🔍 Let them explore, justify, and have fun with @kamiapp! 🎉✨ buff.ly/4cWYI2k

🧭 When Ss follow their awesome map, there's no telling what amazing destinations they'll end up at! Via educator @mrswilliams21c:

Exploring how different beaks are built for survival! 🐦💪 #AdaptationInAction

💡 Spark creativity in your classroom with the Sticky Note Shuffle: App-venture Game! 🎲 Students turn random words into imaginary apps: ✨ The Word → 💻 If This Were an App → 🚀 Premium Upgrade A fun way to build collaboration + quick thinking! youtube.com/watch?v=HOksin…