Thursday, January 31, 2019
Here's a blog I love!
As a middle school teacher I have.... unique students and want to follow people that understand my situation. Musings from the Middle School is a blog that just gets it. Really practical advice for the middle school teacher!
Monday, January 28, 2019
Who to Follow on Twitter
If you are not using twitter to connect with teachers and parents you are missing out! I get so many good ideas from other teachers and use it as a place where I can show off what I am doing in my classroom. I know that you might be thinking "this is just another thing I have to learn" but it is totally worth it. When you make a account the first thing you need to do is find some people to follow. You should follow me, of course, @NikkiBunnell - but here are some of my other favorite people/organizations to follow!
@AbbeyFutrell
@ncte
@KellyGToGo
@TeachingEnglish
@AbbeyFutrell
@ncte
@KellyGToGo
@TeachingEnglish
Thursday, January 24, 2019
The Power of Words (AGAPE Generativity)
On Thursday, January 24th I had the privilege of sitting down with a first year Language Arts Teacher in my building, Maria Frie. It it humorous to me to refer to other teachers as "new teachers" as I am only a second year teacher and there doesn't feel like that much difference between being a first or second year teacher.
When asked why she became a teacher Maria shared some of her experience being involved in 4-H. Maria wasn't just a member of her local 4-H club. She was a state ambassador. Being nominated and selected as a state ambassador is an incredible honor and through this program, Maria developed curriculum for other 4-H leadership members in grades 6-12. When Maria reflects on why she became a teacher she talks about this leadership experience in 4-H. I found this very interesting because when I reflect on why I became a teacher my answer and Maria's answer were very similar. When I was in high school I was involved with an organization called Target Market. Target Market, while not as well known as 4-H, focused on teenage activism against the tobacco industry. I spent my time protesting smokeless tobacco at rodeos, talking with senators at the capital about how the tobacco industry targets teens, and giving school and community presentations about the dangers of cigarettes and other tobacco products. It was through this leadership experience that I knew I wanted to be a teacher.
It's funny because I joined Target Market because I wanted to meet some cute boys from the Twin Cities but it ended up changing the whole course of my life. I found a passion and something to fight against with like minded teenagers. I found the power of my words - and I spend my days now teaching my students the power of their words.
When asked why she became a teacher Maria shared some of her experience being involved in 4-H. Maria wasn't just a member of her local 4-H club. She was a state ambassador. Being nominated and selected as a state ambassador is an incredible honor and through this program, Maria developed curriculum for other 4-H leadership members in grades 6-12. When Maria reflects on why she became a teacher she talks about this leadership experience in 4-H. I found this very interesting because when I reflect on why I became a teacher my answer and Maria's answer were very similar. When I was in high school I was involved with an organization called Target Market. Target Market, while not as well known as 4-H, focused on teenage activism against the tobacco industry. I spent my time protesting smokeless tobacco at rodeos, talking with senators at the capital about how the tobacco industry targets teens, and giving school and community presentations about the dangers of cigarettes and other tobacco products. It was through this leadership experience that I knew I wanted to be a teacher.
It's funny because I joined Target Market because I wanted to meet some cute boys from the Twin Cities but it ended up changing the whole course of my life. I found a passion and something to fight against with like minded teenagers. I found the power of my words - and I spend my days now teaching my students the power of their words.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)