I’m excited to continue my journey as a 2026 @Seesaw Certified Educator! One of my fave tips is to use the focus mode to eliminate tools that may be distracting for Ss! This is perfect in the primary grades when you want to introduce 1 tool at a time! (*for SI&I or AI accounts)

Today in our 4/5 Dual Language class we used an ABC Pre-Write to brainstorm tech-related words in both languages to organize our knowledge & spark ideas for opinion writing! I 💙 this strategy I learned from @MrsYanong in my course w/ @IL_Resource_Ctr ! #dg58pride #dg58dualpride

Sharing this presentation for the last time feels bittersweet, yet is a powerful reminder of the amazing work we’ve accomplished & is a celebration of work we’re deeply proud of! Come see us at @ideaillinois ! #ideacon #dg58pride @tmfrederickson @NicoleRing58 @JennyLehotsky

A busy day in our libraries yesterday! I got to see @LizStroudLib introduce the final project to our 4/5 gifted students, and was a judge for 6th grade’s 3D printed projects for @kcoleman876 ! Loved seeing our students in action! #dg58pride

This week we made a summary salad by collaborating, debating, and negotiating the most important ideas from the reading in our novel study! I love this strategy from @lead4ward ! I ❤️ the engagement and deep thinking it brings to the table 😆🥗🍽️ #dg58pride

Loved watching the collaboration today as this group worked on building crutches as a STEM activity to tie into our novel study for Alone by @meganefreeman ! #dg58pride #elsierra @PrincipalLynde

I was super proud of @MrsBrejcha class for focusing on Ask a Question and Spot the Setting reading responses during book clubs today! I was also pretty pumped to bust out my giant post-its! 🤣 #dg58pride #fa58share #commonlit

We’re BUILDING up some appreciation today as we celebrate @PrincipalLynde! Thanks for keeping our crew strong and steady! #dg58pride #elsierra

Loved working with our Dual Language Kindergarteners today! We added some simple sentence stems/questions to use during work places. #mlcmath #bridgesworkplaces #dg58pride #dg58dualpride

Today I used some Hexagonal Thinking (ironically at a hexagon shaped table) with 6th grade today to make connections with one another! I loved hearing about what class they would add to school day & what grade they would love to go back to! @PrincipalLynde #dg58pride

When 2nd grade has brand new iPads, you set them up the best way you know how…. APPapalooza! What are the odds I had a twin! Thanks @LWagnerDG58 for completing my look with the sweet glasses this year 👏🏻#dg58pride #fa58share

I love these interactive activities for back to school from Mrs. Falk and Mrs. Guihan! #dg58pride