Gabrielle Plastrik
@gplastrik.bsky.social
MG and YA reader, curator of learning experiences, parent, executive function coach, baker, and poet. I work toward a more just world with little choices every day.
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I may have gotten a little carried away with how many books I did for this year's @npr.org Books We Love list for 2025. I CARE NOT! #kidlit 📚👍 apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
Books We Love
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
apps.npr.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Cannot recommend this book highly enough: it takes history education seriously and is a history of ideas about it - it’s also a powerful philosophical enquiry.
#historyeducation
#historyeducation
Empathy and History @berghahnbooks.bsky.social—the principal arguments:
1) Empathy designates the attempt to grasp the 'context' in which people’s actions made sense
2) The methodological question raised by empathy concerns the way in which this 'context' enters a historical explanation 1/2
1) Empathy designates the attempt to grasp the 'context' in which people’s actions made sense
2) The methodological question raised by empathy concerns the way in which this 'context' enters a historical explanation 1/2
Empathy and History: Historical Understanding in Re-enactment, Hermeneutics and Education | Berghahn Books
Independent Publishing since 1994
www.berghahnbooks.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Cannot recommend this book highly enough: it takes history education seriously and is a history of ideas about it - it’s also a powerful philosophical enquiry.
#historyeducation
#historyeducation
💡 Put news literacy into action!
✏️ In our NEW Capstone activity, students work through a fictional scenario & develop a personal code of ethics for the info they seek, share & produce.
🔗 Log into Checkology® to access versions for both middle & high school: go.newslit.org/Checkology
✏️ In our NEW Capstone activity, students work through a fictional scenario & develop a personal code of ethics for the info they seek, share & produce.
🔗 Log into Checkology® to access versions for both middle & high school: go.newslit.org/Checkology
November 25, 2025 at 5:34 AM
I have so many copies of my books sitting around and I would love to give them away for the holidays. Kids, teachers, librarians, bookfluencers... who wants 'em?
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
@oldenglishteacher.bsky.social I added you to the #iteachenglish feed! Hello!
November 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
@oldenglishteacher.bsky.social I added you to the #iteachenglish feed! Hello!
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On the podcast this week, @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social shares a brilliant, comprehensive exploration of the strengths neurodivergent educators bring to the work, the unique challenges they face, and strategies for helping these teachers thrive.
www.cultofpedagogy.com/neurodiverge...
www.cultofpedagogy.com/neurodiverge...
Supporting Neurodivergent Teachers: How Schools Can Help the Helpers | Cult of Pedagogy
Neurodivergent educators bring unique gifts to their work, but they also face unique challenges.
www.cultofpedagogy.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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November is in full swing, so it's time for the latest Cybils Scribbles. In this edition:
📚 Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
📚 A social justice book list for Nonfiction November
📚 News about a new film adaptation of a children’s book classic
📚 And more!
📚 Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
📚 A social justice book list for Nonfiction November
📚 News about a new film adaptation of a children’s book classic
📚 And more!
November 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Maya civilisation topic books for children, including titles by Maz Evans, Katherine Rundell, Alex Scarrow, Alastair Humphreys, Clare Hibbert, Davide Domenici, Jerome Martin and Rupert Matthews and more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/mayan... #teachersofx #kidlit
Maya civilisation topic books for children
Maya civilisation books for children with titles by Maz Evans, Katherine Rundell, Alex Scarrow, Alastair Humphreys, Clare Hibbert and more.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Sorry for the delay in #SundayMacbethChat posting (kiddos woke up in our household—breakfast was summoned!)
Thanks for all who have responded so far and please keep adding on throughout the day, if you want!
NEXT WEEK: Macbeth Act 1 — grab your books and lets dive into this!
Thanks for all who have responded so far and please keep adding on throughout the day, if you want!
NEXT WEEK: Macbeth Act 1 — grab your books and lets dive into this!
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 AM
A2) Having the ADHD actor who was one of the stars at Spring Green talk to the students about why the rhythm, rhymes, and action in Shakespeare really worked for his brain. I could see the students reframe ADHD and reposition Shakespeare in relation to themselves.
#SundayMacbethChat
#SundayMacbethChat
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 AM
A2) Having the ADHD actor who was one of the stars at Spring Green talk to the students about why the rhythm, rhymes, and action in Shakespeare really worked for his brain. I could see the students reframe ADHD and reposition Shakespeare in relation to themselves.
#SundayMacbethChat
#SundayMacbethChat
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Join literacy experts Carol Jago, Lorna Simmons and Dr. JT Torres as they answer the questions teachers are asking right now and get classroom-ready strategies you can use right away. Register: home.edweb.net/webinar/teac...
#FreePD #EdWebinar #Literacy #ReadingInstruction #K12Education
#FreePD #EdWebinar #Literacy #ReadingInstruction #K12Education
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Join literacy experts Carol Jago, Lorna Simmons and Dr. JT Torres as they answer the questions teachers are asking right now and get classroom-ready strategies you can use right away. Register: home.edweb.net/webinar/teac...
#FreePD #EdWebinar #Literacy #ReadingInstruction #K12Education
#FreePD #EdWebinar #Literacy #ReadingInstruction #K12Education
Reposted by Gabrielle Plastrik
Reposted by Gabrielle Plastrik
I haven’t been posting much on Bluesky, still mourning the loss of our wonderful history community formed in the former bird place.
Today I decided to post some of my History (Frog) Hacks🐸, things I wish I knew when I started teaching long ago.
Today I decided to post some of my History (Frog) Hacks🐸, things I wish I knew when I started teaching long ago.
November 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I haven’t been posting much on Bluesky, still mourning the loss of our wonderful history community formed in the former bird place.
Today I decided to post some of my History (Frog) Hacks🐸, things I wish I knew when I started teaching long ago.
Today I decided to post some of my History (Frog) Hacks🐸, things I wish I knew when I started teaching long ago.
My essay writing day shirt….
November 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The House Saphir is spooky and creepy without being terrifying. It is young YA for readers dipping their toes into horror.
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www.marissameyer.com/the-house-sa...
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www.marissameyer.com/the-house-sa...
The House Saphir - Marissa Meyer
Marissa Meyer, the #1 national bestselling "Queen of Fairytale Retellings" is back with a thrilling tale based on the legend of Bluebeard. Both romantasy and murder mystery; perfect for fans of Divine...
www.marissameyer.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:26 AM
The House Saphir is spooky and creepy without being terrifying. It is young YA for readers dipping their toes into horror.
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www.marissameyer.com/the-house-sa...
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www.marissameyer.com/the-house-sa...
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Who decides what patriotism looks like? 🤔
Level up your understanding of reflective patriotism with our free webinar on Thursday, Nov 20.
✅ bit.ly/what-does-patriotism-look-like
Cosponsored by ASU’s Center for American Civics & Harvard’s Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation. 🇺�#Civicsvics
November 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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🗺 # iteachsocilastudies
Read more: "Why NCHE’s History Habits of Mind Matter in K–12 Classrooms" by Yasmin Forbes: buff.ly/DD7mRt7
Why NCHE’s History Habits of Mind Matter in K–12 Classrooms
By Yasmin Forbes When students learn history as a list of names and dates, they often miss why the past matters. NCHE’s History Habits of […]
buff.ly
November 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🗺 # iteachsocilastudies
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Last May, Retro Report published my article highlighting some of the lessons and resources that I’ve used in my class. I highly recommend you all take a look at their resources and the native stories! retroreport.org/articles/how...
How I Introduced Local Native American History at My High School—and How You Can, Too - Retro Report
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
retroreport.org
November 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Do any of you teach about Frances Perkins?
-1st woman appointed to a cabinet post
-accepted the post with the social safety net as a condition
-architect of what would become the New Deal
francesperkinscenter.org/learn/her-li...
-1st woman appointed to a cabinet post
-accepted the post with the social safety net as a condition
-architect of what would become the New Deal
francesperkinscenter.org/learn/her-li...
Her Life
Frances Perkins, FDR’s Secretary of Labor and the first woman to serve as a cabinet secretary, was the driving force behind the New Deal, credited with formulating policies to shore up the national…
francesperkinscenter.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Do any of you teach about Frances Perkins?
-1st woman appointed to a cabinet post
-accepted the post with the social safety net as a condition
-architect of what would become the New Deal
francesperkinscenter.org/learn/her-li...
-1st woman appointed to a cabinet post
-accepted the post with the social safety net as a condition
-architect of what would become the New Deal
francesperkinscenter.org/learn/her-li...
Her Life
Frances Perkins, FDR’s Secretary of Labor and the first woman to serve as a cabinet secretary, was the driving force behind the New Deal, credited with formulating policies to shore up the national…
francesperkinscenter.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Do any of you teach about Frances Perkins?
-1st woman appointed to a cabinet post
-accepted the post with the social safety net as a condition
-architect of what would become the New Deal
francesperkinscenter.org/learn/her-li...
-1st woman appointed to a cabinet post
-accepted the post with the social safety net as a condition
-architect of what would become the New Deal
francesperkinscenter.org/learn/her-li...
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Teaching Faulkner in Am Lit II this afternoon, the first time I'll do so since Dad's passing. Which will be another tough moment of course, but also an occasion to share--with them, & with y'all--the third & most impressive of his DH projects, Digital Yoknapatawpha! 🗃️
faulkner.iath.virginia.edu
faulkner.iath.virginia.edu
Digital Yoknapatawpha
A Collaboration between an International Team of Faulkner Scholars and Technologists at the University of Virginia. Major Funding provided by the National Endowment in the Humanities
faulkner.iath.virginia.edu
November 7, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Hey #SSchat folk - I'd love to hear your thoughts on the draft social sciences curriculum just released by the NZ Ministry of Education. You have to scroll down to file downloads then select SocialSciences-draft-Oct-2025.pdf.
newzealandcurriculum.tahurangi.education.govt.nz/new-zealand-...
newzealandcurriculum.tahurangi.education.govt.nz/new-zealand-...
newzealandcurriculum.tahurangi.education.govt.nz
November 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Hey #SSchat folk - I'd love to hear your thoughts on the draft social sciences curriculum just released by the NZ Ministry of Education. You have to scroll down to file downloads then select SocialSciences-draft-Oct-2025.pdf.
newzealandcurriculum.tahurangi.education.govt.nz/new-zealand-...
newzealandcurriculum.tahurangi.education.govt.nz/new-zealand-...
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Random cool history website I ran across today with artifacts of the Civil Rights movement 🗃️
civilrightstrail.com/experience/o...
civilrightstrail.com/experience/o...
Objects That Became Icons – US Civil Rights Trail
civilrightstrail.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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It's the first day of US #MediaLiteracyWeek 2025, which highlights the power of media literacy education and its essential role in education all across the country.
Visit #ReadWriteThink to get lesson plans on media literacy for grades 3-12: https://www.readwritethink.org/collections/media-literacy
Visit #ReadWriteThink to get lesson plans on media literacy for grades 3-12: https://www.readwritethink.org/collections/media-literacy
October 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It's the first day of US #MediaLiteracyWeek 2025, which highlights the power of media literacy education and its essential role in education all across the country.
Visit #ReadWriteThink to get lesson plans on media literacy for grades 3-12: https://www.readwritethink.org/collections/media-literacy
Visit #ReadWriteThink to get lesson plans on media literacy for grades 3-12: https://www.readwritethink.org/collections/media-literacy
Reposted by Gabrielle Plastrik
Happy Media Literacy Week! To celebrate, @teachergoals.bsky.social has made Gram and Gran FREE on Kindle all week! Not asking for anything in return, but honest ratings/reviews always welcome! We’re a chapter book of solve-it-yourself media literacy mysteries for gr 3-7. Pls share! a.co/d/gKflH5A
Gram and Gran Save the Summer: A Whimsical Adventure in Media Literacy (The Gram and Gran Series Book 1) - Kindle edition by Chiger, Stephen , Pereira, Daniel , Decrevel, Louis . Children Kindle eBook...
Gram and Gran Save the Summer: A Whimsical Adventure in Media Literacy (The Gram and Gran Series Book 1) - Kindle edition by Chiger, Stephen , Pereira, Daniel , Decrevel, Louis . Download it once and ...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Happy Media Literacy Week! To celebrate, @teachergoals.bsky.social has made Gram and Gran FREE on Kindle all week! Not asking for anything in return, but honest ratings/reviews always welcome! We’re a chapter book of solve-it-yourself media literacy mysteries for gr 3-7. Pls share! a.co/d/gKflH5A