Classroom Insights / May 25, 2023
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Summertime is here… raise your hand if you couldn’t be happier! Teachers, after this past school year, you’ve absolutely earned a well-deserved break. So, as you relax and reflect, here’s our question to you: What’s on your teacher bucket list for summer? Check out these awesome responses to that question and to others we asked during our #classtagchat Teacher Summer Bucket List Twitter Chat!
Q1: Share the GIF explains that how you feel about break!
Here at ClassTag, we’re gearing up for an amazing ‘21 back-to-school season – while eating ice cream, enjoying the sunshine, and celebrating diversity!
Teachers Answers
- Thanks, @technologylaura, for sharing this picture perfect summer break gif!
- We feel the excitement, too, @MrsOTeachesK!
- Oh yeah, we can totally relate, @NitaLivelovelaf!
Q2: What’s on your summer break bucket list this year?
Shhh – don’t tell! Our bucket list at ClassTag for the summer includes creating unique themes for your ClassTag classroom, threaded conversations and even MORE features with our Chrome Extension.
Teachers’ Answers
- @JanecekJudy: “Spending time with my family on a beach 🏖”
- @beekks1: “I really want to take a road trip somewhere, maybe to Lake Michigan for the day or a cool new book store I heard about in Columbus.”
- @Joannachi13: “Spend time with my son. Read some books.”
Q3: What activities are you giving your students for summer?
We know “summer slide” is a concern for teachers and parents – so we partnered with@Adventure2Learn to host our very first #ClassTagSummerCamp! Starting June 20th parents can login to get teacher-approved activities that’ll help create lasting summer memories.
Teachers’ Answers
- @dfteach: “I left my bitmoji classroom open on Google classroom with lots of online activities linked. Told them to also enjoy their summer break and try to have lots of fun.”
- @1stgradeTx: “Read as much as they can”
- @KRich312: “We gave them a minimal packet to review and made sure they knew there main job was to rest after a crazy year!”
Q4: How are you taking care of your mental health this summer?
We hope teachers are getting some well deserved rest and relaxation this summer! Looking for a great summer book? We have you covered!
Teachers’ Answers
- @katelynnmil: “I am teaching Zumba twice a week.”
- @mich_lee11: “I’m going to spend more time with my family and binge watch some TV shows.”
- @sandra_teach7th: “Walking outside and playing with my boys. 💙💙⚾️ ”
Q5: If we had a magic wand, how could we help you prepare for a happy, healthy school year ahead?We know that #TogetherWeCan make this a happy, healthy school year – so let us know what would help YOU get your school year off on the right foot!
Teachers Answers
- @lauratechnology: “Just support and love us teachers. 💜 ”
- @MrsOTeachesK: “If you have a magic wand… laminate and cut out all my materials for the upcoming school year!”
- @mar29leap: “If your magic wand could help me chauffeur my 6 kids around this summer I wouldn’t say no.🤷🏻♀️”
Q6: What are some of the supplies or tools that would make Back to School easier this year?
A quality education takes goods! Don’t forget to set up your Supply List so parents can plan ahead (and you can get supplies to stock your classroom!)
Teachers Answers
- @nplace1: “I am thinking a lot of learning center supplies ✏️📗🖇✂️ new books 📘📗📕📙 and of course snacks 🍿🍬🧀🍎 !
- @JessMoreland8: “Continue to provide opportunities for quick and not too heavy chats like this one! Also a vacation…if you could wave a magic wand and send me to an all inclusive resort I wouldn’t say no to that! 😂 ”
- @CherishToday08: “STICKERS… also chocolate for after school when I am making dinner. 😂”
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