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I wish my teacher knew...

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I think it is important for all people, students, teacher, and members of the community to demand their rights and get involved.

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I think it is important for all people, students, teacher, and members of the community to demand their rights and get involved.

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I wish my teacher knew- did this activity last year and it was incredibly powerful!

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I wish my teacher knew- did this activity last year and it was incredibly powerful!

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Ability. As an elementary school music specialist, I work with hundreds of students. Although the ability levels vary, I strive to engage every child in each activity. Being aware of ability levels and providing opportunities for success fosters an environment where the ability levels grow. 

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Ability. As an elementary school music specialist, I work with hundreds of students. Although the ability levels vary, I strive to engage every child in each activity. Being aware of ability levels and providing opportunities for success fosters an environment where the ability levels grow. 

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I've been putting in Book Study units with each weekly theme from Wonders. Each book I choose has a thematic tie to the Wonders curriculum, but it has deeper shades of meaning as well: Last Stop on Market Street, The Proudest Blue, Chocolate Me!, Malala's Magic Pen, etc. I've made anti-racism a central focus of my teaching this year, so I'm trying to work it in however which way I can!

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I wish my teacher knew...and poetry...if I were in charge of the world!

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I wish my teacher knew...and poetry...if I were in charge of the world!

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Love the windows and mirrors lesson. Easily differentiated through different ages/levels.

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Love the windows and mirrors lesson. Easily differentiated through different ages/levels.

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I wish my teacher knew. Have done if for years and is ALWAYS powerful for me. :)

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I wish my teacher knew. Have done if for years and is ALWAYS powerful for me. :)

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I wish my teacher knew...what is community...beauty comes in all colors art. 

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I wish my teacher knew...what is community...beauty comes in all colors art. 

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This is powerful!
Every school year I read "Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes to my young students. We do a follow up activity about our names. It is a great "getting to know you" activity!

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I wish my teacher knew...

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I would really like to see Americans embrace their country and love who we are. We are unique.  We share a common history, a common culture, and common values. It's time to sit down together, all races, all religions, everybody.  Let's really listen to each other, share with each other, grow with each other, but let's do it with a resolve to really make America an even better country.  Let's work across the aisle, form a partnership, and be that light at the top of the hill.  As President Kennedy said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." 

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I would really like to see Americans embrace their country and love who we are. We are unique.  We share a common history, a common culture, and common values. It's time to sit down together, all races, all religions, everybody.  Let's really listen to each other, share with each other, grow with each other, but let's do it with a resolve to really make America an even better country.  Let's work across the aisle, form a partnership, and be that light at the top of the hill.  As President Kennedy said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." 

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I am gong to do the I wish my teacher knew lesson.  Love this!

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I am gong to do the I wish my teacher knew lesson.  Love this!

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I wish my teacher knew...

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I plan to expand my materials, pictures, books, etc. to include people of all cultures

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I plan to expand my materials, pictures, books, etc. to include people of all cultures

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I love the term "beautiful differences" in teaching the students about disabilities.

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I love the term "beautiful differences" in teaching the students about disabilities.

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Incorporating and intentionally teaching the social justice standards through picture books and relevant articles. We began with Identity using Your Name is a Song and Out of My Mind.

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Incorporating and intentionally teaching the social justice standards through picture books and relevant articles. We began with Identity using Your Name is a Song and Out of My Mind.

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I wish my teacher knew is such a wonderful way to build trust with students they feel cared for and that someone is listening to them.  Definitely going to do this with my students this year.  

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I wish my teacher knew is such a wonderful way to build trust with students they feel cared for and that someone is listening to them.  Definitely going to do this with my students this year.  

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I wish my teacher knew

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Where I am from poem.

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You are awesome poem

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I wish my teacher knew.

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For preschoolers , i found this to be helpful:

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For preschoolers , i found this to be helpful:

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by Becton Loveless

Most good students aren't born good learners. Yes, individual personality plays a big part in a child's willingness to learn and their overall disposition when it comes to schooling and education, but most children who are good learners at some point had to become good learners. More importantly, any student, who possesses the basic aptitude and receives the right motivation, can become a good learner.

One of the biggest mistakes teachers and parents can make when to comes to developing students and children who are good learners is to limit learning to the classroom. While the classroom will likely be the primary source of instruction, intellectual, social and academic growth should extend outside the walls of the classroom - if you want to really enhance a child's desire and ability to learn.

The following are proven tips and strategies that will motivate your child to learn. Apply them correctly, and you'll see your child or student discover the joy of learning.

1. Develop an atmosphere of reading

Some people would argue that reading it the key to success in life. We would most certainly argue that at minimum reading is a key to success in learning. Children who develop a love of reading, develop a love for learning. Children who struggle with reading, struggle with learning.

Reading not only helps children develop a much richer vocabulary, it helps their brain learn how to process concepts and formal communication. And the skills gained from reading extend far beyond increased performance in language art classes. Students who read well experience an enhanced ability to learn in all subjects - including technical subjects such as math and science.

Help your child develop reading skills and a love for reading by filling his world with reading. Read to your child frequently. Have your child real aloud. Create a family reading time where everyone focuses on reading for 20 minutes a day. Through your own example of reading and by filling your classroom and/or home with reading materials (novels, posters, newspapers, magazines, etc.) you'll create an atmosphere of reading that will demonstrate to your child (or students) just how important reading is.

A key to developing good readers, it to make reading fun - not frustrating. If a child decides that reading is boring or frustrating, they won't want to read and their ability to learn will be diminished. Let children pick their own books to read, help them read, and create activities for them that make reading fun.

2. Put your child in the driver's seat as much as possible

When it comes to education, all some kids experience is control, control, control. When a child feels controlled, or out of control when it comes to their education, they often withdraw from learning. It's important to guide children through the learning process, but it's just as important to allow children to have control of their own learning experience. Whether at home, or in the classroom, provide children the ability to have direct input into their learning choices. A good way to do this is to provide children options. For example, when assigning a writing project, allow children to choose their topic to write about.

We also recommend allowing children to choose their own extracurricular activities. The more control and input you're able to provide a child, with respect to their learning environment, activities, and style, the more engaged and motivated a child will become to learn.

3. Encourage open and sincere communication

Encourage your child or student to express his opinion about what's going on with his education. Create an open atmosphere where he feels comfortable expressing his likes, dislikes or concerns. When he shares his opinion, make sure to validate his feelings - even if you disagree. When children feel like their opinion doesn't matter, or they're stuck, they're likely to disengage from the learning process. Good learners know their opinion matters and feel reassured that they can be open about their educational experience without being judged, put down, discouraged or ignored.

4. Focus on your child's interests

When learning engages children in areas and subjects of interest, learning becomes fun and children engage in learning. If you really want to help your child to become a good learner, encourage him to explore topics and subjects that fascinate him. If he likes dinosaurs, help him find engaging and interesting books and stories about dinosaurs. Then challenge him to identify his five favorite dinosaurs and explain why he chose each one.

5. Introduce and encourage different types of learning styles

Every child has learning preferences and styles that are best suited to their way of learning. Some children have a dominant learning style, while others prefer to learn using a mix of learning styles. There isn't necessarily one right or wrong learning style, or mix of learning styles. However, by helping your child discover his preferred learning styles, you can use techniques that will improve his rate and quality learning.

There are seven fundamental learning styles: Visual, Auditory, Verbal, Physical, Logical (mathematical), Social and Solitary. For example, children who are visual learners learn best by seeing how things work. Conversely, children who are auditory learners learn best by listening to things being explained. For young children, it's beneficial to explore and employ different types of learnings styles.

6. Share your enthusiasm for learning

Enthusiasm rubs off, especially when it comes to learning new things. If your child or student sees that you're sincerely enthusiastic about learning, they're likely to become enthusiastic about learning. Whether it's history, science, reading, writing or even math, help him see that learning is a journey of exciting new discoveries. Take every opportunity - without being overwhelming or overbearing - to discover new information with him. As your child sees the joy and excitement learning brings to your life, he'll begin to share your enthusiasm for learning new things as well.

7. Make learning fun through game-based learning

Game-based learning is not a new concept. It's been around for a long time. Game-based learning can be very advantageous for many reasons. Using games as an education tool not only provides opportunities for deeper learning and development of non-cognitive skills, it helps motivate children to want to learn. When a child is actively engaged with a game, their mind experiences the pleasure of learning a new system. This is true regardless of whether the game is considered "entertainment" (e.g., video game) or "serious" (e.g., military simulator). Games that are entertaining provide the added benefit of motivating children to want to engage in the learning process and want to learn more.

Game-based learning is also an effective motivation for team-based learning - which can be particularly beneficial for children in a classroom setting. Students typically try harder at games than they do in courses. Games are more engaging. There is also the competitive aspect to playing games. Students are trying to compete or win, on behalf of themselves or their team. They may strive to perform at a higher level in an effort to earn more points for their team or because they want the opportunity to play.

Game-based learning is a great way for parents and teachers to introduce new ideas, grammar, concepts, and knowledge in a way that motivates children to learn.

8. Focus on what he's learning, not his performance

Instead of asking your child how he did on his math test as soon as he gets home from school, have him teach you what he learned in math today. Focus on what your child is learning, as opposed to how he is performing. While performance is important, focusing on his learning experience will (1) communicate to your child that actual learning is more important than test grades, (2) results are not the most important thing, (3) you're more concerned about him than you are about his performance and (4) by focusing on his learning experience that day you'll provide him the opportunity to put into his own words his lesson and solidify what he's learned.

9. Help your child stay organized

Helping your child organize his papers, books and assignments will go a long way to helping him feel motivated to learn. Disorganization is typical among young school age children, but it can also lead to a feeling of being overwhelmed. Overwhelmed children spend more time and effort being frustrated and worried than they do learning. Be patient, but consistent, in helping your child organize his school supplies and assignments. This will help him feel in control, less overwhelmed and more motivated to learn.

10. Recognize and celebrate achievements

No matter how small they may be, it's important to recognize and celebrate your child's achievements. This is especially important for elementary age school children who require constant positive reinforcement to keep them motivated to learn and challenge themselves to do better. We're not suggesting that you praise mediocrity, but that you offer recognition and celebrate your child's achievements. Finishing a difficult project deserves a special treat; doing well on a math test could call for a trip to get ice cream. Always use positive reinforcement as your tool to motivate learning with your child.

11. Focus on strengths

Focusing on strengths can be difficult when there is so much your child struggles academically. Notwithstanding, focusing on your child's strengths is vital to healthy emotional and academic development and progress. Focusing on your child's strengths is another form of positive reinforcement that will motivate him to keep learning. Conversely, focusing on your child's weaknesses does nothing but cause discouragement, distress and a lack of desire to learn. Did Johny fail his math test? Well then, in addition to getting him a little extra help with his math, make sure to congratulate him for how well he's doing in science class.

12. Make every day a learning day

Turning every day into a learning day may sound like a bit much, but it really isn't, if you go about it the right way. Whenever possible, encourage your child to explore the world around him, ask questions and make connections. Help him categorize, classify and thinking critically of what he sees and experiences. Turning every day into a learning day will help your child develop the internal motivation to learn in the classroom, at home or wherever he may be.

Read Also:
- 16 Study Motivation Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

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by Becton Loveless Most good students aren't born good learners. Yes, individual personality plays a big part in a child's willingness to learn and their overall disposition when it comes to schooling and education, but most children who are good learners at some point had to become good learners.

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I started the year with I wish my teacher knew using flipgrid and I learned alot about my students. I then asked my students if they were okay with me sharing this with their course period classmates.  I also looked at Future Voters Project and plan on encouraging my students to Vote and to encourage their family members to vote.

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I started the year with I wish my teacher knew using flipgrid and I learned alot about my students. I then asked my students if they were okay with me sharing this with their course period classmates.  I also looked at Future Voters Project and plan on encouraging my students to Vote and to encourage their family members to vote.

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It's amazing how immigration myths impact students of all ages, even our youngest elementary students.

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Wants vs. needs lesson

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Culturally-Responsive Teaching and the Brain

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Culturally-Responsive Teaching and the Brain

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by Zaretta Hammond

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Looking at literature through the lenses of race, class, etc. Encourage reading beyond your own experience.

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Looking at literature through the lenses of race, class, etc. Encourage reading beyond your own experience.

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This is a great activity to make connections with students.

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I will try "I wish my teacher knew" and "Closing Circle" with my students.

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I will try "I wish my teacher knew" and "Closing Circle" with my students.

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I wish my teacher knew and understood my disability during distance learning.

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I wish my teacher knew and understood my disability during distance learning.

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I wish my teacher knew to know hard it is to focus in classroom when there is so much going on at home, around our country, around the world.

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I wish my teacher knew to know hard it is to focus in classroom when there is so much going on at home, around our country, around the world.

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Don't be married to your history textbook. Teach Native American history, Black history, Women's history, and history of Latinos and Asians in America. Emphasize their contributions and compare the treatment of these groups by society. 

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Don't be married to your history textbook. Teach Native American history, Black history, Women's history, and history of Latinos and Asians in America. Emphasize their contributions and compare the treatment of these groups by society. 

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I wish my teacher knew that I was trying.

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I wish my teacher knew that I was trying.

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"Four Perspectives" paired with diverse texts.

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"Four Perspectives" paired with diverse texts.

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Great way to make connection and show empathy from the teacher to the students.

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Working with nonbinary children or children dealing with issues related to body image or body dysmorphia or the LGTBQ+ community.

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Working with nonbinary children or children dealing with issues related to body image or body dysmorphia or the LGTBQ+ community.

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I would like to pass on civilization to the next generation so that they may actively participate in their own governance.

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Asking the students about their concerns with covid or distance learning are to create an environment promoting openness and comfort with sharing with staff and peers

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I want to emphasize on the importance of diversity in the arts.

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My Statement Jersey

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This is great!

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I start the year off with my elementary kids reading "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor about how 2 very different people (a young white boy and an old black man) get thrown together and become best friends.  Then kids work with someone different from them in the class on a two-voice poem. 

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I start the year off with my elementary kids reading "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor about how 2 very different people (a young white boy and an old black man) get thrown together and become best friends.  Then kids work with someone different from them in the class on a two-voice poem. 

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I also like the Name writing piece.

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I really like all the links about how to lead discussions in the classroom.

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When I introduce TKAM, I start with covering a timeline that runs from Jim Crow to the Jena 6. (Sadly, I probably should update it.) Each student gets an event or a person. They have to do the research and then share their findings to the class. It's incredible how little they know about the Black struggle in this country. It allows us to enter Maycomb with a much greater understanding of the world the story takes place, and the world that the novel was first published.

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I wish my teacher knew... Daily check-ins. Daily read alouds that discuss SEL and emotions.

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I wish my teacher knew sounds like a great kick off activity for the beginning of the year.

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I wish my teacher knew sounds like a great kick off activity for the beginning of the year.

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I love the different components with EL and Distance learning modifications.

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Giving students a voice and more choice in the classroom. I also think that "What I Wish My Teacher Knew" activity is meaningful. I'd like to start exploring anti-racist lesson plans and the tolerance website is a good starting point.

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Giving students a voice and more choice in the classroom. I also think that "What I Wish My Teacher Knew" activity is meaningful. I'd like to start exploring anti-racist lesson plans and the tolerance website is a good starting point.

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I will use I wish my Teacher knew as an ongoing place for my students to share.

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I will use I wish my Teacher knew as an ongoing place for my students to share.

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Will use I wish my teacher knew as my first writing assignment

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I wish my teacher knew is an awesome strategy to use  with students! This is great to incorporate each year!

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I wish my teacher knew is an awesome strategy to use  with students! This is great to incorporate each year!

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I wish my teacher knew...

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I wish my teacher knew...great tool during DL!

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I wish my teacher knew...great tool during DL!

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Anti-racist Baby

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Most definitely implement the "I wish my teacher knew" activity! I incorporate this each year. 

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Most definitely implement the "I wish my teacher knew" activity! I incorporate this each year. 

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I will do the "I wish my teacher knew" activity.  Also read aloud (and discuss) stories like I am Enough, Undefeated, and Blended. Thanks for new suggestions of The Proudest Blue & A Good Kind of Trouble.

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Ability...I aim for empowering all my kiddos that they have the ability to learn things just like their peers, we just need to discover the best way they learn...and we're off and running!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ability...I aim for empowering all my kiddos that they have the ability to learn things just like their peers, we just need to discover the best way they learn...and we're off and running!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I tend to speak about equal rights for all a lot! I ask the kids to look at historical and current event through that frame. I am also a Teaching Tolerance subscriber.