Reach Those U Teach

Another amazing event by Monessen Salvation Army and Mon Valley Paws. Always looking to help our community members.

The Monessen Salvation Army, Mon Valley Paws, and Mon Valley Youth and Teen Center are partnering together to distribute pet food on Thursday, August 5, beginning at noon till gone in Donora at the Youth & Teen Center.

Always sharing so many blessing with our community. ❤️

How awesome!!!!!

What an amazing organization!!!!!

What an amazing idea!!!!!

Post Edit- Lunches are all gone!
We have lunches from Panera Bread for pick up at our back door. There is a mix of turkey, cheese, and ham and cheese sandwiches. They also have a bag of chips and a cookie! I will not be able to answer inbox messages or comments. I will post when they are gone.

Parents and teachers have no fear . . . Recess can still be fun and safe with these cool items here.

Administrators and teachers are having to examine all aspects of the school day to ensure the safety of their students.

Considerable thought and attention is being given to how they can provide students a fun and safe recess that allows students to take a break from the concentrated and rigorous academic work.

A cool idea that will keep kiddos having fun, engaged, and socially distanced is having an individual playground bucket labeled with each student's name. The bucket can be filled with some "oldies but goodies" that are sure to keep the students smiling.

Suggested items to include:

Silly putty
Jacks
Bubble wand
Colored pencils and small sketch pad
Maze or puzzle book
Clacker balls
Magnetic rattlesnake eggs
Water games like basketball or rings
Painted rock with student's name to play Hopscotch

Teachers can ask parents to donate items or make a small monetary donation to defray the cost of purchasing items.
These items can be found at dollar stores (Dollar General or Dollar Tree) or Oriental Trading.

These buckets of fun will allow students to still have fun at Recess on sunny or rainy days.

Share a little love and like and follow my page "Reach Those U Teach" on Facebook.

Fresh produce . . .

We have boxes of produce! Outside if you would like to come pick up a box!

"The students who challenge teachers the most, need them the most".

Heidi McDonald

It is REALLY easy to teach students who come to school excited about learning. Teachers love to work with students who have grown up in homes with families that are invested in their child's learning and have families that support their child's learning. Teaching these students is "easy, breezy".

However, some of the best lessons that I have learned as a teacher are lessons that I have learned while working with my most difficult and challenging students. I know, I know, you are probably saying, "Yeah, right!"

Working with students that are difficult and challenging, helps me to hone my teaching strategies and methods. I consistently have to research novel techniques and strategies to make learning inviting, interesting, and engaging. When I am able to capture the attention and interest of one of my more challenging kiddos, I feel like a "Rock Star" . . . Lizzo doesn't have anything on me. LOL

While using novel teaching strategies and techniques to ignite a student's love of learning is important, by far the MOST important strategy that will get challenging students to "buy" into learning is developing and cultivating a genuine and caring relationship with these students. "Students don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care."

“True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own.”

– Nikos Kazantzaki

Hey FB teachers, Moms, and Dads . . . Valentine's Day is right around the corner. If you are looking for a super fun Valentine themed party game that the students will love, you have just found it. Simply download and print. Play some fun, party music and you will become the "BEST" party parent ever. XOXO

Check it out here . . . https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentine-Cake-Walk-5191832

Is your child struggling in reading or math? Is he or she frustrated when it comes to homework? Are you at your wits end and just not sure how to help your child?

Have no fear, Miss T, the tutor is here. I offer one to one, tutoring for children K-3 experiencing academic difficulty. I offer tailored, tutoring sessions that will not only remedy your child's skill deficits, but strengthen his or her self confidence.

DM me if you would like more information.