The Inspired Educators
@theinspireded.bsky.social
A professional learning community who passionately believe that literacy & disrupting inequitable practices will make the world better for children.
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Using this HISTORY® Channel video as a soft start for Juneteenth:
“Juneteenth: What you need to know” (3 min) — powerful, clear, and accessible. Link to video in bio.
Perfect way to launch conversations about freedom, justice, and equity in U.S. history.
“Juneteenth: What you need to know” (3 min) — powerful, clear, and accessible. Link to video in bio.
Perfect way to launch conversations about freedom, justice, and equity in U.S. history.
June 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Using this HISTORY® Channel video as a soft start for Juneteenth:
“Juneteenth: What you need to know” (3 min) — powerful, clear, and accessible. Link to video in bio.
Perfect way to launch conversations about freedom, justice, and equity in U.S. history.
“Juneteenth: What you need to know” (3 min) — powerful, clear, and accessible. Link to video in bio.
Perfect way to launch conversations about freedom, justice, and equity in U.S. history.
Sharing Raven’s Ribbons for Pride Month.
Raven is a boy who dreams of wearing a ribbon skirt to a round dance—grandmother says, “Tradition doesn’t leave people out.” 🌈
💬 Essential Question:
How can traditions grow to include and celebrate everyone?
#inclusiveclassroom #RavensRibbons #PrideMonthReads
Raven is a boy who dreams of wearing a ribbon skirt to a round dance—grandmother says, “Tradition doesn’t leave people out.” 🌈
💬 Essential Question:
How can traditions grow to include and celebrate everyone?
#inclusiveclassroom #RavensRibbons #PrideMonthReads
June 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Sharing Raven’s Ribbons for Pride Month.
Raven is a boy who dreams of wearing a ribbon skirt to a round dance—grandmother says, “Tradition doesn’t leave people out.” 🌈
💬 Essential Question:
How can traditions grow to include and celebrate everyone?
#inclusiveclassroom #RavensRibbons #PrideMonthReads
Raven is a boy who dreams of wearing a ribbon skirt to a round dance—grandmother says, “Tradition doesn’t leave people out.” 🌈
💬 Essential Question:
How can traditions grow to include and celebrate everyone?
#inclusiveclassroom #RavensRibbons #PrideMonthReads
Tested out a soft start with the new Smurfs trailer (Rihanna as Smurfette!)—and it instantly lit up the room.
We asked:
What makes a voice (or a character) unforgettable?
We asked:
What makes a voice (or a character) unforgettable?
June 5, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Tested out a soft start with the new Smurfs trailer (Rihanna as Smurfette!)—and it instantly lit up the room.
We asked:
What makes a voice (or a character) unforgettable?
We asked:
What makes a voice (or a character) unforgettable?
Saw the “design your own action figure” trend on socials—tried it with my class today and WHOA.
Students created themselves as heroes, complete with unique powers, tools, and backstories. Link to coloring page in bio.
Students created themselves as heroes, complete with unique powers, tools, and backstories. Link to coloring page in bio.
May 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Saw the “design your own action figure” trend on socials—tried it with my class today and WHOA.
Students created themselves as heroes, complete with unique powers, tools, and backstories. Link to coloring page in bio.
Students created themselves as heroes, complete with unique powers, tools, and backstories. Link to coloring page in bio.
Brought in Rolling Thunder by Kate Messner today to honor Memorial Day. The kids were captivated by the illustrations—and the silence that followed said it all.
We discussed:
How can we honor and remember those who have served?
We discussed:
How can we honor and remember those who have served?
May 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Brought in Rolling Thunder by Kate Messner today to honor Memorial Day. The kids were captivated by the illustrations—and the silence that followed said it all.
We discussed:
How can we honor and remember those who have served?
We discussed:
How can we honor and remember those who have served?
🎥 StandWithUs Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month (Link to video in bio)
Led to a rich class discussion on:
How do the experiences of different communities help shape our shared American story?
Led to a rich class discussion on:
How do the experiences of different communities help shape our shared American story?
May 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
🎥 StandWithUs Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month (Link to video in bio)
Led to a rich class discussion on:
How do the experiences of different communities help shape our shared American story?
Led to a rich class discussion on:
How do the experiences of different communities help shape our shared American story?
For National Brother’s Day, we started our day with the Storyline Online video of My Brother Charlie, read by Holly Robinson Peete. Link to video in bio.
It’s honest, warm, and based on her own son’s experience with autism. My students connected deeply.
It’s honest, warm, and based on her own son’s experience with autism. My students connected deeply.
May 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
For National Brother’s Day, we started our day with the Storyline Online video of My Brother Charlie, read by Holly Robinson Peete. Link to video in bio.
It’s honest, warm, and based on her own son’s experience with autism. My students connected deeply.
It’s honest, warm, and based on her own son’s experience with autism. My students connected deeply.
Tried something new for Harvey Milk Day:
Started with a short video from Untold History—Harvey Milk: Leading the Way.
We followed it with this question:
What does it mean to be brave for yourself—and for others?
Representation + real talk = powerful learning.
#upperel #teacherlife #HarveyMilkDay
Started with a short video from Untold History—Harvey Milk: Leading the Way.
We followed it with this question:
What does it mean to be brave for yourself—and for others?
Representation + real talk = powerful learning.
#upperel #teacherlife #HarveyMilkDay
May 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Tried something new for Harvey Milk Day:
Started with a short video from Untold History—Harvey Milk: Leading the Way.
We followed it with this question:
What does it mean to be brave for yourself—and for others?
Representation + real talk = powerful learning.
#upperel #teacherlife #HarveyMilkDay
Started with a short video from Untold History—Harvey Milk: Leading the Way.
We followed it with this question:
What does it mean to be brave for yourself—and for others?
Representation + real talk = powerful learning.
#upperel #teacherlife #HarveyMilkDay
Started our day with a short video about Maia & Alex Shibutani—Olympic skaters turned authors—sharing AANHPI stories in their second book, Incredible: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Changed the World.
Their message? Representation matters. And kids really felt that.
Their message? Representation matters. And kids really felt that.
May 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Started our day with a short video about Maia & Alex Shibutani—Olympic skaters turned authors—sharing AANHPI stories in their second book, Incredible: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Changed the World.
Their message? Representation matters. And kids really felt that.
Their message? Representation matters. And kids really felt that.
Looking for a legendary way to close out the year?
Read The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors—a hilarious, high-energy read-aloud your students won’t forget.
Read The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors—a hilarious, high-energy read-aloud your students won’t forget.
May 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Looking for a legendary way to close out the year?
Read The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors—a hilarious, high-energy read-aloud your students won’t forget.
Read The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors—a hilarious, high-energy read-aloud your students won’t forget.
✨Ready to spark connection in your classroom with one simple question? Let’s make it magical! ✨
The video linked in our bio, Priya Parker shares the inspiration behind the magical questions and a question idea. To make it more engaging for the classroom, 1/3
The video linked in our bio, Priya Parker shares the inspiration behind the magical questions and a question idea. To make it more engaging for the classroom, 1/3
May 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
✨Ready to spark connection in your classroom with one simple question? Let’s make it magical! ✨
The video linked in our bio, Priya Parker shares the inspiration behind the magical questions and a question idea. To make it more engaging for the classroom, 1/3
The video linked in our bio, Priya Parker shares the inspiration behind the magical questions and a question idea. To make it more engaging for the classroom, 1/3
🎥 May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — and it’s time to celebrate stories, cultures, and voices that shape our nation!
Kick off your day with this powerful ideo soft start, created by Gannett’s Asian American Forward Employee Resource Group,1/3
Kick off your day with this powerful ideo soft start, created by Gannett’s Asian American Forward Employee Resource Group,1/3
May 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🎥 May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month — and it’s time to celebrate stories, cultures, and voices that shape our nation!
Kick off your day with this powerful ideo soft start, created by Gannett’s Asian American Forward Employee Resource Group,1/3
Kick off your day with this powerful ideo soft start, created by Gannett’s Asian American Forward Employee Resource Group,1/3
🐟🚨 Warning: Do NOT trust fish. Seriously. 🚨🐟
Close out your school year with a splash of absurd fun and wild imagination in the laugh-out-loud new read-aloud: Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson and illustrated by Dan Santat (yes, the National Book Award winner himself)!
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Close out your school year with a splash of absurd fun and wild imagination in the laugh-out-loud new read-aloud: Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson and illustrated by Dan Santat (yes, the National Book Award winner himself)!
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May 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
🐟🚨 Warning: Do NOT trust fish. Seriously. 🚨🐟
Close out your school year with a splash of absurd fun and wild imagination in the laugh-out-loud new read-aloud: Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson and illustrated by Dan Santat (yes, the National Book Award winner himself)!
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Close out your school year with a splash of absurd fun and wild imagination in the laugh-out-loud new read-aloud: Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson and illustrated by Dan Santat (yes, the National Book Award winner himself)!
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🍦✨ Let’s Mix Up Some Magic… with Ice Cream & Imagination! ✨🍦
Start with this deliciously fun video soft start about Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream—a peek into how they blend bold flavors with even bolder values! Link to video in bio.
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Start with this deliciously fun video soft start about Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream—a peek into how they blend bold flavors with even bolder values! Link to video in bio.
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May 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
🍦✨ Let’s Mix Up Some Magic… with Ice Cream & Imagination! ✨🍦
Start with this deliciously fun video soft start about Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream—a peek into how they blend bold flavors with even bolder values! Link to video in bio.
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Start with this deliciously fun video soft start about Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream—a peek into how they blend bold flavors with even bolder values! Link to video in bio.
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🐊Snap into Strategy! Mastering Central Idea in Informational Texts with Crocodiles
Think test prep is dry? Not today. We're bringing the wild to the classroom with a test prep lesson that engages students with a National Geopraphic video. Link to full lesson in bio with a poster.
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Think test prep is dry? Not today. We're bringing the wild to the classroom with a test prep lesson that engages students with a National Geopraphic video. Link to full lesson in bio with a poster.
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May 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
🐊Snap into Strategy! Mastering Central Idea in Informational Texts with Crocodiles
Think test prep is dry? Not today. We're bringing the wild to the classroom with a test prep lesson that engages students with a National Geopraphic video. Link to full lesson in bio with a poster.
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Think test prep is dry? Not today. We're bringing the wild to the classroom with a test prep lesson that engages students with a National Geopraphic video. Link to full lesson in bio with a poster.
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🎥 Arab American Heritage Month Spotlight: Leading with Culture & Creativity
Arab Americans have contributed to every part of American life—from technology to the arts, medicine to media. Yet, their stories are often overlooked or misunderstood.
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Arab Americans have contributed to every part of American life—from technology to the arts, medicine to media. Yet, their stories are often overlooked or misunderstood.
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May 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
🎥 Arab American Heritage Month Spotlight: Leading with Culture & Creativity
Arab Americans have contributed to every part of American life—from technology to the arts, medicine to media. Yet, their stories are often overlooked or misunderstood.
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Arab Americans have contributed to every part of American life—from technology to the arts, medicine to media. Yet, their stories are often overlooked or misunderstood.
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🧠April is Autism Awareness Month!
Autism is not something to "fix"—it's a different way of experiencing life. By learning how neurodiverse minds work, we can better support each other, build more welcoming communities, and celebrate the many strengths that come with those differences.
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Autism is not something to "fix"—it's a different way of experiencing life. By learning how neurodiverse minds work, we can better support each other, build more welcoming communities, and celebrate the many strengths that come with those differences.
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April 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
🧠April is Autism Awareness Month!
Autism is not something to "fix"—it's a different way of experiencing life. By learning how neurodiverse minds work, we can better support each other, build more welcoming communities, and celebrate the many strengths that come with those differences.
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Autism is not something to "fix"—it's a different way of experiencing life. By learning how neurodiverse minds work, we can better support each other, build more welcoming communities, and celebrate the many strengths that come with those differences.
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🎬 Turn Test Prep into Playtime? Yes, Please! Let’s get real: test prep doesn’t have to be boring—and we’ve got Bluey to prove it! We’re blending character, creativity, and comprehension in a fresh, fun way with this test prep lesson for theme! Link to full lesson in bio.
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April 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
🎬 Turn Test Prep into Playtime? Yes, Please! Let’s get real: test prep doesn’t have to be boring—and we’ve got Bluey to prove it! We’re blending character, creativity, and comprehension in a fresh, fun way with this test prep lesson for theme! Link to full lesson in bio.
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🎥Tap into History with a video soft start – It’s Morse Code Day 4/27! Did you know people once communicated through dots and dashes? Learn about the history of the telegraph and how Morse Code was essential in the Civicl War. Link to video in bio. 1/2
April 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🎥Tap into History with a video soft start – It’s Morse Code Day 4/27! Did you know people once communicated through dots and dashes? Learn about the history of the telegraph and how Morse Code was essential in the Civicl War. Link to video in bio. 1/2
🎤 Looking for a new way to get your kids excited about poetry? April is Poetry Month, and we’ve got the perfect lesson to make it hit different. Bring classic poetry analysis to life using hip-hop lyrics and help your students discover the power of words through a song they know and love:
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April 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🎤 Looking for a new way to get your kids excited about poetry? April is Poetry Month, and we’ve got the perfect lesson to make it hit different. Bring classic poetry analysis to life using hip-hop lyrics and help your students discover the power of words through a song they know and love:
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🎥 Did you know that Alicia Keys and her hip hop legend husband, Swizz Beats are art collectors!?! This video about their new exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art is the perfect way to celebrate World Art Day 4/14.
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April 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
🎥 Did you know that Alicia Keys and her hip hop legend husband, Swizz Beats are art collectors!?! This video about their new exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art is the perfect way to celebrate World Art Day 4/14.
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📚 Honor National School Librarian Day 4/4 with a read aloud! Recognize their amazing work with a fun read-aloud: The Loud Librarian by Jenna Beatrice and Erika Lynne Jones. This story shows that there’s no one way to be a librarian—and being true to yourself is always the best choice!
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April 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
📚 Honor National School Librarian Day 4/4 with a read aloud! Recognize their amazing work with a fun read-aloud: The Loud Librarian by Jenna Beatrice and Erika Lynne Jones. This story shows that there’s no one way to be a librarian—and being true to yourself is always the best choice!
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🎥 Eid al-Fitr Mubarak! Celebrate the joyful end of Ramadan 3/31 with a video soft start that explores the traditions, foods, and meaning behind Eid al-Fitr. This holiday is a time for gratitude, giving, and coming together with loved ones. Link to video in bio
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March 31, 2025 at 12:21 AM
🎥 Eid al-Fitr Mubarak! Celebrate the joyful end of Ramadan 3/31 with a video soft start that explores the traditions, foods, and meaning behind Eid al-Fitr. This holiday is a time for gratitude, giving, and coming together with loved ones. Link to video in bio
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Poetry meets March Madness in our Poet vs. Poet Bracket Battle! Students engage with powerful poems, analyzing imagery, tone, mood, theme, and rhythm—then vote on their favorites in head-to-head matchups. Who will be crowned Champion Poet? 🏆
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March 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Poetry meets March Madness in our Poet vs. Poet Bracket Battle! Students engage with powerful poems, analyzing imagery, tone, mood, theme, and rhythm—then vote on their favorites in head-to-head matchups. Who will be crowned Champion Poet? 🏆
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"🎥 Honor World Down Syndrome Day on 3/21 with a video soft start! Share the video Chloe Explains Down’s Syndrome from The Amazing Things Project where Chloe beautifully shares what it means to have Down syndrome, reminding us that inclusion, kindness, and understanding make the world better.
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March 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
"🎥 Honor World Down Syndrome Day on 3/21 with a video soft start! Share the video Chloe Explains Down’s Syndrome from The Amazing Things Project where Chloe beautifully shares what it means to have Down syndrome, reminding us that inclusion, kindness, and understanding make the world better.
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