Mr. Mox

1/2 FLUENCY FRIDAY! In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, here's an Irish poem & blessing for students to rehearse & perform. Rehearsing (authentic repeated rdg) & performing poetry is an excellent way to build reading fluency (SOR) – automatic word rec & prosody (expressiveness).

In the early elementary classroom, identity work in math (and all subject areas) is essential!

How fun!

How effective are your vertical team meetings? Use this reproducible to determine if you’re at the beginning, developing, fluent, or exemplary level and to make plans for improvement. 🔗 bit.ly/3blF9FG #K12Education #SchoolLeaders #EdLeadership

When we're committed to restless reinvention, we're committed to co-designing learning experiences with our learners through a cycle of planning, inquiry, and reflection. #UDL #BlendedLearning #EdChat

@Jarrett_Lerner New robot character?… B-9

I’m relieved to share that the tumor in my neck was benign! In addition to relief, I’m feeling super drained from an extended period of being so anxious about things. But relieved! I’m recovering from the surgery, though still achy and sore and in pain when I try and…

Definitely thought this one was going to be harder than it was. Sometimes it’s really “all in a name”… Connections Puzzle #367 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟪🟨🟨🟨 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟪🟪🟪🟪

Connections Puzzle #366 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟪🟩🟩 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟩🟩🟩🟩

Wordle 1,087 5/6* ⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜ 🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟨⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

@BrianLaRossa Any still avail?

To learn about more about each other, we studied @GaryRGrayJr “I’m From”, then wrote our own ‘I’m From’ Poems. The kids really went there! They (and I) are so proud to have these on display for upcoming PT conferences.

@readwritemike Mike! Love it! Any chance you need help working on units to support the updated 2nd grade UOS? Happy to help if you see a need!

It does look pretty snazzy if I do say so myself. #wordlove square.link/u/bekfLnq9

@MrSchuReads @ogemora @GaryRGrayJr We are SO looking forward to this as a class as we start our identity unit and kids hedging to journal about themselves!

I’m From’s case cover (@ogemora @GaryRGrayJr)

@SustainTeaching @ASCD That’s why Amazon told me it’s coming “at a later date” now. I’m sure it’ll be worth it!

Moving the official release date back just one week! You can still pre-order your copy here: buff.ly/43WDGMA #MakeTeachingSustainable @ASCD

@Jarrett_Lerner Furever Friends. Kitty Kave. Kitty Korner. Catropolis. Purrville. Purrfect Paws.

I am working on a book in which a climactic scene takes place at an animal shelter that particularly caters to cats. I need a good name for it. Any suggestions? If I end up using yours, I will give you a shoutout in the book’s acknowledgements!

@SustainTeaching Agreed! This past year especially I have noticed the lack of connection parents and kids have been making. Thanks for the important reminder. Gotta crack my copy back out and start some goal setting and processing of my intentions next year.

We need to give parents more specific language for how to talk to their kids about school. Here are some things I recommend. Source: buff.ly/45Y8D4m

Teachers! I'm giving away a signed, personalized class set of the new paperback edition of #wishtree, which includes a letter from me, discussion questions, and more. ❤️🌳 RT + follow for a chance to win for your classroom! I'll pick a random winner this Wednesday, 4/26.

@MrSchuReads @SchulerBooks @studiocastillo @kwamealexander Awe, so sweet. Need to get that Kwame book, seems wonderful. I still have the letters my kids wrote to you, I promise I’ll send them over soon — This has been a WILD year for me. Hope you’re enjoying the sun!

@mitchmox @SchulerBooks @studiocastillo @kwamealexander I thought of you when I left @SchulerBooks!

Today’s book purchases from @SchulerBooks in Grand Rapids:

Assessment-informed instruction has always been important to meet all kids — it’s essential for the MTSS process and growing students — that part the 3rd grade reading law got right! But useless retention never helped anyone! WIN for MI students!!