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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 4h

🚀 Calling all instructional coaches!
Join us Monday, October 27 at 7 PM EST for the ASCD + ISTE Coach Meetup to explore “Coaching That Clicks: Transforming PD with Staff Spaces”

🎟️ Save your spot now: bit.ly/ISTECoachOCT25
💡 #ISTECoach #ASCD #EdTech #Coaching

Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 5h

⏰ Got 5 minutes?
Give students a simple, structured choice before class starts:
📖 Read a book
✏️ Draw
🌀 Use fidgets

A quick reset helps them transition smoothly into learning!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYK-...

Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 1d

💡 Spark creativity in your classroom with the Sticky Note Shuffle: App-venture Game!
🎲 Students turn random words into imaginary apps:
✨ The Word → 💻 If This Were an App → 🚀 Premium Upgrade

A fun way to build collaboration + quick thinking!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOks...

Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 1d

The Think–Pair–Share method, when integrated with AI tools, can ignite deeper critical thinking and suppoet creativity.
www.youtube.com/watch?si=cxp...
@laproffisa @markifytool

Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 1d

Grateful for a day of connection with Stark County education leaders! 💙
Inspiring insights from Kim Nidy & Monica Myers on using AI thoughtfully. Thanks to @i_am_mays for hosting and to Hattie Strong for being the heartbeat of it all. 🚀 #AIinEducation @GetSchoolAI

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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 2d

🎉 Principals can turn everyday wins into schoolwide celebrations with @getSchoolAI Spaces!

✅ Teachers share shoutouts
✅ Principal spotlights them over the PA or in assemblies
✅ Students + staff feel seen & celebrated 💙

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWCU...

Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 3d

📝 Want to boost student thinking? Try a Claim–Support–Question chart!
✔️ Students make a claim
✔️ Back it up with evidence
✔️ Ask a question to push deeper

A simple routine for critical thinking & curiosity!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK92...

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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 4d

🌍 Empower EL students with Adaptive Tutor Space—WIDA-aligned, UDL-supported, and built for 10–20 min cycles that grow all 4 language domains.

💬 Genuine practice, tiered hints, coached revisions, and growth-focused feedback.

@LemanskyRachel @MrsBlanchardEL
app.schoolai.com/dot/spaces/d...

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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 4d

🧠➡️🚶Students need movement to fuel focus! One simple way: host a “Walk & Listen” . 🎧
A quick stroll while listening resets energy and boosts learning. youtu.be/Sf9Tqu0TaV4

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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 5d

Looking for a fun way to motivate your students? 🎉 Try Behavior Bingo! Set a class goal and let students earn their way to a prize by following classroom norms. Whether it’s a straight line, diagonal, or full board, Bingo keeps learning fun and engaging! 🏆📚
buff.ly/3SKVBCq

Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 6d

Loving the Sesame Street Quiz strategy - where learning meets fun. 🐤📚 Let's make connections and find out which one doesn't belong! 🤔🔍
youtu.be/Uf-KKQ9UeYg

Sesame Street Quiz

https://sites.google.com/goldedu.org/goldedu/resources?authuser=0 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wrgB7W0TpJeQ4HDhmMpTdQTuJrkfaCpENcXwpXQ2Cas/edit?usp=sharing

youtu.be

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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 7d

🌟 Boost your memory and have fun with this Retrieval Practice Activity! 🧠 Challenge yourself to a quick brain dump while reading a novel or learning something new. Customize it to suit your needs and watch the magic happen! ✍️ #MemoryBoost #StudySmart #FunLearning 🪄 docs.google.com/presentation...

Reposted by Stephanie Howell

Barbara Bray @bbray27.bsky.social · 8d

We are all here on Earth for a purpose. As we grow & experience life, our stories & our WHY change.

#Listen to your #heart❤️

Go ahead and try on different hats & see what fits.🤠

#EduSky #grow #why #purpose #stories @techsavvysupt.bsky.social @alicekeeler.com @mrshowell24.com @hedreich.bsky.social

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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 8d

Leveling up engagement with Tabletop Twitter!
Have your students write a summary, come up with a one-word gist, and add a graphic.✨ Unleash the power of imagination and collaboration in the classroom. 🤝🧠
💡Idea from @lead4ward
docs.google.com/presentation...

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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 8d

🚀 Today is FedEx Day—a PBL experience where creativity takes the lead!
Teams get one day to experiment, collaborate, and build real projects—proving innovation and fun go hand in hand.

💡 A must-watch for educators & professionals looking to spark big ideas fast.

👉 youtu.be/NkFNM7rQuWE

FedEx Day: PBL meets creativity 🌟

Ecco come creare un compito di realtà originale e…

youtu.be

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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 9d

🎮 Beat the Computer! 🎮

It’s a motivating way to practice writing and see scores improve
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAQi...

Reposted by Stephanie Howell

Bryon Carpenter 🦋 @bryoncar.bsky.social · 10d

One more thing… Sept 30, 2025

“The Research Behind AI” #StephAndJoeOnTheGo @joemarquez.bsky.social @mrshowell24.com talk about practical ways of training student and teacher about AI utility in school. Great resources shared.

youtube.com/shorts/bXTYZ...

@FreshAirAtFive 3.5km ☁️ 17C

September 30, 2025

YouTube video by FreshAirAtFive

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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 10d

New Space alert! The OG Lesson Plan Builder helps teachers create a full, sequenced Orton-Gillingham lesson in minutes.

✅ Word lists
✅ Blending drills
✅ Dictation + spelling
✅ Oral reading passage

Print, customize, and use instantly in 1:1 or small groups!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EL4...

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Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 11d

👀✨ Want to boost empathy & critical thinking in your classroom? Try the Circle of Viewpoints routine from Project Zero! 🧠💬

It helps students explore multiple perspectives on complex topics using simple prompts like:
"I think... from the viewpoint of..."

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCIz...

Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 12d

⏰ Got 5 minutes?
Give students a simple, structured choice before class starts:
📖 Read a book
✏️ Draw
🌀 Use fidgets

A quick reset helps them transition smoothly into learning!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYK-...

Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 13d

With interactive stations and real-time feedback, students are pumped to write! 📝 You gotta try this awesome template! 😊

docs.google.com/presentation...

Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 14d

Spark joy & connection with collaborative daily prompts! Students share text, images, videos, & audio responses. Boost engagement & build community! #collaboration

docs.google.com/presentation...

Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 14d

Help K–12 students reflect on any topic using Harvard’s Word–Phrase–Sentence thinking routine. Supports critical thinking, student voice, and deep understanding.

app.schoolai.com/dot/spaces/4...

Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 16d

🎬✨ Bring creativity to life!
My Stop Motion Animation Planner helps K-12 students brainstorm stories, design characters & props, create storyboards, and reflect on their process—all with scaffolded templates.

🚀 Launch it with your class today!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sIH...

Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24.com · 16d

🦖 Dinosaur Research: Learning with Fun!

@laproffisa and I share a fantastic activity for 2nd graders.

A perfect mix of science + ELA that sparks curiosity, builds research skills, and makes learning ROAR-some! 🦕🌿🍖

🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/qIJikPEItPc

Dinosaurs! From passive o active learning!

Creativity meets learning. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wfnIzxmrSYX09okdMCBaW9DL6_DsFzecoj1D2mIIc5A/edit?slide=id.p#slide=id.p https://student.schoolai.com/student-space?code=DKTU

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