Brian Behrman
@brianbehrman.bsky.social
Husband, father, and educator in central Indiana. Also sports! I'm here to be an architect of happiness. Opinions are my own. I also post at https://theviewfrom518.com/.
More multi-sensory learning during the literacy block. Today, some of our kindergarten students are creating letter shapes out of Play-doh. #FESTigers #FESReads #reading #scienceofreading
August 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
More multi-sensory learning during the literacy block. Today, some of our kindergarten students are creating letter shapes out of Play-doh. #FESTigers #FESReads #reading #scienceofreading
First graders are using magnetic boards and letters to build words. Magnetic letters turn phonics into a tactile, interactive puzzle, helping students internalize sound-symbol relationships more deeply than with listening or writing alone. #FESTigers #FESReads #reading #SOR
August 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
First graders are using magnetic boards and letters to build words. Magnetic letters turn phonics into a tactile, interactive puzzle, helping students internalize sound-symbol relationships more deeply than with listening or writing alone. #FESTigers #FESReads #reading #SOR
(3/3) I often talk about the importance of routine. Life has cycles that sometimes we can't control, but within those cycles there are ways we can show up every day for ourselves. Today was day 50 of a meditation streak on @headspace.bsky.social. How do you show up consistently?
January 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
(3/3) I often talk about the importance of routine. Life has cycles that sometimes we can't control, but within those cycles there are ways we can show up every day for ourselves. Today was day 50 of a meditation streak on @headspace.bsky.social. How do you show up consistently?
Same Bruce, I'll be bundled up today, and it looks like we have some snow on the way sometime tomorrow! Dismissal could be interesting! #b
January 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Same Bruce, I'll be bundled up today, and it looks like we have some snow on the way sometime tomorrow! Dismissal could be interesting! #b
I'll see your 40 degrees today and raise you our 2 degrees around arrival time tomorrow morning and high temperature of 16! Better bundle up! Bus duty is gonna be cold!!! ⛄🥶🧊 #bfc530
January 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I'll see your 40 degrees today and raise you our 2 degrees around arrival time tomorrow morning and high temperature of 16! Better bundle up! Bus duty is gonna be cold!!! ⛄🥶🧊 #bfc530
Today was supposed to be our first day back for a teacher work day, but this winter storm had different plans. Buildings are closed. We got about 7 inches since yesterday, and potentially another 1.5" today. So, coffee and reading it is. Probably some scheduling work this afternoon. #bfc530
January 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Today was supposed to be our first day back for a teacher work day, but this winter storm had different plans. Buildings are closed. We got about 7 inches since yesterday, and potentially another 1.5" today. So, coffee and reading it is. Probably some scheduling work this afternoon. #bfc530
My current read: The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. It's been on my list for a long time. Finally taking the time. Potentially some fun mystery or another as well. #TeacherReads
December 25, 2024 at 10:35 AM
My current read: The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. It's been on my list for a long time. Finally taking the time. Potentially some fun mystery or another as well. #TeacherReads
I'd be mad if the shoe was on the other foot. But it seems the Republicans will look the other way if it means they can maintain power. #ethics
December 24, 2024 at 12:19 PM
I'd be mad if the shoe was on the other foot. But it seems the Republicans will look the other way if it means they can maintain power. #ethics
Sometimes there are things you do as a principal because your students love it. Our third graders won the Penny Wars competition this month, so they got to be present for the pie in my face.
#FESTigers #edusky #principalsinaction #bfc530
#FESTigers #edusky #principalsinaction #bfc530
December 21, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Sometimes there are things you do as a principal because your students love it. Our third graders won the Penny Wars competition this month, so they got to be present for the pie in my face.
#FESTigers #edusky #principalsinaction #bfc530
#FESTigers #edusky #principalsinaction #bfc530
Morning #meditations...
Good times are made sweeter by walking through the moments of difficulty in life.
Remember: this too shall pass.
#mindfulness
Good times are made sweeter by walking through the moments of difficulty in life.
Remember: this too shall pass.
#mindfulness
December 20, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Morning #meditations...
Good times are made sweeter by walking through the moments of difficulty in life.
Remember: this too shall pass.
#mindfulness
Good times are made sweeter by walking through the moments of difficulty in life.
Remember: this too shall pass.
#mindfulness
December 13, 2024 at 9:48 AM
The morning routine:
Wake up ✅
Work out 🏋️✅
Headspace 🧠✅
If I don't do the things to take care of me first, I can't take care of my staff and students.
I'm not saying my thing will work for you, I'm saying find your thing that will.
#edusky
Wake up ✅
Work out 🏋️✅
Headspace 🧠✅
If I don't do the things to take care of me first, I can't take care of my staff and students.
I'm not saying my thing will work for you, I'm saying find your thing that will.
#edusky
December 11, 2024 at 11:01 AM
The morning routine:
Wake up ✅
Work out 🏋️✅
Headspace 🧠✅
If I don't do the things to take care of me first, I can't take care of my staff and students.
I'm not saying my thing will work for you, I'm saying find your thing that will.
#edusky
Wake up ✅
Work out 🏋️✅
Headspace 🧠✅
If I don't do the things to take care of me first, I can't take care of my staff and students.
I'm not saying my thing will work for you, I'm saying find your thing that will.
#edusky
Dry erase boards are great. We're also big fans of dry erase pockets. You can slip in lined paper, Elkonin boxes, or graphic organizers. The can be used again and again. The up front cost is high, but we found in the long run it saves us tons of money on paper costs. Talk to your principal! #edusky
December 11, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Dry erase boards are great. We're also big fans of dry erase pockets. You can slip in lined paper, Elkonin boxes, or graphic organizers. The can be used again and again. The up front cost is high, but we found in the long run it saves us tons of money on paper costs. Talk to your principal! #edusky
The newest project is a student created playlist for music Friday. I bring a big Bluetooth speaker out in the morning and afternoon for Bus/Car Arrival and Dismissal. We have the music pumped up loud to get excited for learning. #bfc530
December 10, 2024 at 10:59 AM
The newest project is a student created playlist for music Friday. I bring a big Bluetooth speaker out in the morning and afternoon for Bus/Car Arrival and Dismissal. We have the music pumped up loud to get excited for learning. #bfc530
Word work and sorts are valuable at all levels. These fourth graders are working hard on building words with different spelling patterns but similar sounds. This phonics work is sometimes seen as too basic for older kids. It's not. Structured and explicit lessons build important skills. #edusky
December 9, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Word work and sorts are valuable at all levels. These fourth graders are working hard on building words with different spelling patterns but similar sounds. This phonics work is sometimes seen as too basic for older kids. It's not. Structured and explicit lessons build important skills. #edusky
I was in a fourth grade class this week. Instead of just typing up their informational pieces, they used Canva to create infographics to share their information. Still went through the complete writing process, met all standards, but created something much more modern. #bfc530 #FESTigers
December 6, 2024 at 10:51 AM
I was in a fourth grade class this week. Instead of just typing up their informational pieces, they used Canva to create infographics to share their information. Still went through the complete writing process, met all standards, but created something much more modern. #bfc530 #FESTigers
The inertia of life... Don't let if get you. From @jamesclear.bsky.social. #motivation
December 6, 2024 at 12:22 AM
The inertia of life... Don't let if get you. From @jamesclear.bsky.social. #motivation
It's #GivingTuesday. I gave to the @hsefoundation because we are building a foundation for learning for ALL! #HSEFunselfie #FESTigers #HSESchools #learning
If you'd like to support our mission, check out www.hsefoundation.org/events/givin...
If you'd like to support our mission, check out www.hsefoundation.org/events/givin...
December 3, 2024 at 4:33 PM
It's #GivingTuesday. I gave to the @hsefoundation because we are building a foundation for learning for ALL! #HSEFunselfie #FESTigers #HSESchools #learning
If you'd like to support our mission, check out www.hsefoundation.org/events/givin...
If you'd like to support our mission, check out www.hsefoundation.org/events/givin...
And these are a couple of final draft versions from a different class. Using Canva allows additional opportunities to include graphics, colors, etc., that might not be available on a word processor. #edusky
December 3, 2024 at 4:04 PM
And these are a couple of final draft versions from a different class. Using Canva allows additional opportunities to include graphics, colors, etc., that might not be available on a word processor. #edusky
This is an excellent example of blended learning. Students in this 4th grade class wrote rough drafts. Then there was a round of self, then peer, then teacher editing. Now they are using their edited copy to create a final draft of their informational writing in Canva. #edusky #FESTigers
December 3, 2024 at 3:56 PM
This is an excellent example of blended learning. Students in this 4th grade class wrote rough drafts. Then there was a round of self, then peer, then teacher editing. Now they are using their edited copy to create a final draft of their informational writing in Canva. #edusky #FESTigers
We've got an undercover spirit week going on. Teachers know, students don't. Plaid day for us as well. Good excuse to wear jeans and hiking boots on another chilly day here. Some neighboring districts have called delays due to road conditions but we're still on as normal. #bfc530
December 3, 2024 at 10:56 AM
We've got an undercover spirit week going on. Teachers know, students don't. Plaid day for us as well. Good excuse to wear jeans and hiking boots on another chilly day here. Some neighboring districts have called delays due to road conditions but we're still on as normal. #bfc530
Although for teachers, we've got some fun planned. Undercover spirit week this week, a chance to celebrate one another next week, and then a few games and little surprises built into the last week before break! #bfc530
December 2, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Although for teachers, we've got some fun planned. Undercover spirit week this week, a chance to celebrate one another next week, and then a few games and little surprises built into the last week before break! #bfc530