Hooray For Monday

Whether you are in the classroom this summer or experiencing the rest of a break, this week's Hooray For Monday encourages you to consider the importance of finding joy in teaching -- and in the moment. Written version: https://inspiredteaching.org/you-cant-joyful-yesterday-hooray-for-monday/ Resources: Word-at-a-Time Stories: https://inspiredteaching.org/word-at-a-time-stories/ July Inspired Teaching Institute: Wed. July 12, 10am, In-person, National Arboretum: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/571041419257 Wed. July 12, 7pm EST, online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/435767080067 Real World History application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaa7d6bvI1BO3YPxWI8nrhvMPnoD7wvo_IjMlcZt_t6uSieg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Today we’re sharing the Rules of Inspired Teaching Improv. They outline an approach to teaching and learning that you can practice this summer. They also map beautifully to our 5 Core Elements (https://inspiredteaching.org/inspired-teaching-approach/)! Written Version: https://inspiredteaching.org/rules-of-inspired-teaching-improv/ Resources: Seven Bikes: https://inspiredteaching.org/seven-bikes/ Automatic Writing: https://inspiredteaching.org/automatic-writing/ What Stories Are Hiding in the Junk Drawer: https://inspiredteaching.org/what-stories-are-hiding-in-the-junk-drawer/ Summer 2023 Resource Guide: https://simplebooklet.com/summerresources2023 July Inspired Teaching Institute: July 12, In Person (National Arboretum), 10am EST: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/571041419257 July 12, online via Zoom, 7pm EST: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/435767080067 Real World History 23-24 Application: https://inspiredteaching.org/youth/real-world-history/

In recognition and celebration of Juneteenth, Jenna and Aleta discuss the importance of documenting history and making connections between the past and our present. Written Version: https://inspiredteaching.org/learning-history-from-those-who-lived-it/ Resources: Kelly Elaine Navies Summary video: https://youtu.be/QdFX3AaqppM Juneteenth Reflection: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/what-juneteenth Soul Talk: https://youtu.be/z5XQ1XyNhHI Profile Pages: https://www.instigatorofthought.org/profilepages Listening with Someone Else's Ears: https://inspiredteaching.org/listening-with-someone-elses-ears/ Document History with First-Person Accounts: https://inspiredteaching.org/document-history-with-first-person-accounts/ Inspired Teaching Institute July 12, 10am ET, In person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/571041419257 July 12, 7pm ET, online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/435767080067

A sense of belonging is a core need we all share. We long to be seen and heard. And we learn to be part of a community and to value others in it when we are taught to be open, to instead of afraid of, difference, and when we exercise curiosity instead of judgment. Written Version: https://inspiredteaching.org/proud-to-belong/ Resources: Activities to Connect with Families: https://inspiredteaching.org/3-closing-activities-to-connect-with-families/ Seeing with Different Eyes: https://inspiredteaching.org/seeing-with-different-eyes/ Poster Analysis: https://www.instigatorofthought.org/posteranalysis Developing LGBTQ-Inclusive Classrooms: A toolkit from GLSEN https://www.glsen.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/GLSEN_LGBTQ_Inclusive_Curriculum_Resource_2019_0.pdf Actions LGBTQ Parents/Guardians Can Take to Support Their Children in Elementary School A toolkit from the Human Rights Campaign https://welcomingschools.org/resources/actions-lgbtq-parents-guardians-can-take-to-support-their-children Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Students A toolkit from Learning for Justice https://www.learningforjustice.org/sites/default/files/2018-09/TT-LGBTQ-Best-Practices-Guide.pdf Know Your Rights: Students and LGBTQ Rights in Schools A guide from the Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org/know-your-rights-students-lgbtq-rights-school The Trevor Project The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people https://www.thetrevorproject.org/explore/?_gl=1*bpoqyd*_gcl_au*MTEzODk0ODY0OS4xNjg2MzI1NzQy Professional Learning Inspired Teaching Institute: July 12, 10a IN-PERSON, National Arboretum: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-with-the-end-in-mind-in-person-national-arboretum-tickets-571041419257?aff=odcleoeventsincollection July 12, 7p ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-with-the-end-in-mind-online-tickets-435767080067?aff=odcleoeventsincollection Speak Truth: The First Step Screening & Discussion https://inspiredteaching.org/youth/speak-truth/

In this week's Hooray For Monday, we share the Inspired Teaching staff's summer reading recommendations, as well as thoughts from Jenna and Aleta on making the most of the summer months. Summer Resource Guide: https://simplebooklet.com/summerresources2023#page=1 Inspired Teaching Institute Mon. June 5, 3p ET: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-reflection-looking-for-wide-ranging-evidence-of-learning-tickets-571036494527 Wed. June 7, 7:45p ET: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/435764562537 Speak Truth: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgjqwEqCb4agqKKRvIoAN-7HuLFqcjualM4KVALKResA4yeg/viewform?usp=sf_link

In early May, Aleta hosted a LinkedIn Live interview with Dr. Tangy Millard, principal at West Potomac High School, about the importance of school connectedness. In that discussion, Dr. Millard shared her appreciation for the challenges all of us in education face right now which exist alongside a strong desire to get back to normal. But maybe normal isn’t where we should be setting our sights. Written Version: Resources: Interesting, Important, Useful: https://inspiredteaching.org/interesting-important-useful/ Yes, But vs. Yes, And...: https://inspiredteaching.org/yes-but-vs-yes-and/ What would make you look forward to coming to school? https://inspiredteaching.org/what-would-make-you-look-forward-to-coming-to-school/ Inspired Teaching Institute: Online, Monday, June 5, 3:45p ET: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/571036494527 Online, Wednesday, June 7, 7p ET: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/435764562537 Speak Truth virtual seminars: https://forms.gle/L4PuPKLpf3iC2AMEA Real World History: https://inspiredteaching.org/youth/real-world-history/

Aleta speaks with Jill Vialet, Co-founder, and Erin Ruegg, Director of Teaching & Learning, at Substantial Classrooms (https://substantialclassrooms.org) -- a nonprofit dedicated to improving the substitute teaching situation for everyone. Aleta, Jill, and Erin discuss the myths around subs, the role teachers can play in creating welcoming environments, and more. Written Version: https://inspiredteaching.org/disrupting-the-egg-carton/ https://inspiredteaching.org/disrupting-the-egg-carton/ Resources: Warming Up with Mutual Respect: https://inspiredteaching.org/warming-up-with-mutual-respect/ Scribe's Record: https://www.instigatorofthought.org/scribesrecord Emotion Continuum: https://www.instigatorofthought.org/emotioncontinuum June Inspired Teaching Institute: ONLINE Monday, June 5, 3:45p ET: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/571036494527 Wednesday, June 7, 7p ET: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/435764562537

This week, Inspired Teaching Director of Teaching and Learning Jenna Fournel speaks with Sarah Elwell, Assistant Director of Professional Learning at the American Federation of Teachers. Sarah shares her insight into the necessity for professional development, its impact on her teaching career, and the importance of being open to every learning opportunity. Written version: https://inspiredteaching.org/taking-it-to-the-next-level/ Resources: Make Praise Meaningful: https://www.instigatorofthought.org/makepraisemeaningful Poster Analysis: https://www.instigatorofthought.org/posteranalysis Walk the Walk:https://www.instigatorofthought.org/walkthewalk Teaching with Improvisation summer fellowship program:https://inspiredteaching.org/2023-summer-inspired-teaching-institute/ May Inspired Teaching Institute: ONLINE, Wednesday, May 17, 7pm ET: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/435762717017 June Inspired Teaching Institute: ONLINE Monday, June 5, 3:45p ET: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/571036494527 Wednesday, June 17, 7p ET: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/435764562537

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, Inspired Teaching shares insights from a newcomer to the. Bella Cavicchi is a former colleague at Inspired Teaching who moved to London and last year, became a teacher. Her story is a beautiful reminder of why we do this work. Written Version: https://inspiredteaching.org/reflections-from-a-first-year-inspired-teacher/ Resources: Random Walk: https://inspiredteaching.org/random-walk/ Seven Bikes: https://inspiredteaching.org/seven-bikes/ Finding Smiles: https://inspiredteaching.org/finding-smiles/ Teaching with Improvisation Summer Fellowship: https://inspiredteaching.org/2023-summer-inspired-teaching-institute/ May Inspired Teaching Institutes Monday, May 8, 3:45p ET https://www.eventbrite.com/e/571033505587 Wednesday, May 17, 7p ET https://www.eventbrite.com/e/435762717017 Real World History application: https://inspiredteaching.org/youth/real-world-history/

Happy Teacher Appreciation Month to everyone in our Hooray For Monday community. Know that at Inspired Teaching we remain committed to providing teachers with quality learning experiences that honor their Intellect, Inquiry, Imagination, and Integrity. This is how we show our deep respect for all you do. Written Version: https://inspiredteaching.org/hooray-for-pd/ Resources Inspired Teaching Institute Booklets: https://inspiredteaching.org/inspired-teaching-institute/#institute-resources Instigator of Thought Challenge https://www.instigatorofthought.org/ Hooray For 2023: https://inspiredteaching.org/hooray-for-2023/ Teaching with Improvisation Fellowship: https://inspiredteaching.org/2023-summer-inspired-teaching-institute/ May Inspired Teaching Institutes Mon. May 8, 3:45p ET: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10-ways-to-end-the-school-year-with-joy-online-tickets-571033505587 Wed. May 17, 7p ET: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/435762717017 Real World History '23-24 Application: https://inspiredteaching.org/youth/real-world-history/