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Litty Mathai @LittyMathaiEDU

5th Grade LA/SS teacher in OH! Passionate learner! Let's talk teaching & everything in between! (she/her)

Joined October 2012
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β€œOne of the key differences was that US teachers see mixed ability as a problem, whereas far-eastern teachers see mixed ability as a gift. Individual differences are seen as beneficial for the class …” edweek.org/education/opinion…

Ability Grouping or Mixed Grouping: A Point of Contention? (Opinion)

In a recent blog post, Shirley Clarke wrote about how ability grouping doesn't work, and it raised quite a stir. I would suggest that mixed-ability grouping doesn't either, because many people use it...

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My favorite way to wrap up the year is learning to toast to our successes and failures. Some of the most genuine and heartfelt reflections came today! πŸ₯ΊπŸ’šπŸ₯‚ I’m not crying, you’re crying.
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You know you are a teacher when…. You have all the @PaperMate Flair Pens around your lanyard & the day hasn’t even started! πŸ–‹οΈ πŸ‘πŸΎ
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Thank you @avprice3 for organizing a great day for Team Empower 5th grade students @RunFlyingPig ! So fun to see Cincinnati come to life w/so many current & future runners! πŸ·πŸƒπŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ #FlyingPigMarathon #TeamEmpower
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Our final Poetry Slam of the year was special for me as I performed with my 5th grade son! πŸ’š Proud of all those brave student performers today! πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ youtu.be/q0ICBbLY5xE
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If you are an ELA teacher, it’s not just about reading & writing. Speaking skills are key! πŸŽ™οΈ This really helps their writing skills too! Today, students worked on debate swag w/ their debate teams! Gum in schools? Disney or Pixar?
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Such a lovely lunch bunch book club w/these Ss to discuss @AlanGratz β€˜s amazing novel, Refugee! The book brought out the best conversations and dialogue. These sweet 5th graders are so wise & have such big hearts. πŸ’š Thank you Alan Gratz for writing this beautiful novel!!πŸ“–
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Bruh… support your answer with evidence from the text! I think they are getting it!!! ✍🏽 πŸ€“πŸ“–πŸ’‘
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Another great musical production of Shrek @MMScomets ! Make sure you catch it this weekend for some laughs! Bravo to the amazing cast, crew & volunteers! πŸ‘πŸΎπŸŽ­
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Thank you @GassonJill for an awesome field trip at the Cincinnati Curling Club! What a cool way to learn about force and motion in Physics! πŸ₯ŒπŸ₯ŒπŸ₯Œ
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One proud mama! Black History Bowl taught this kid to step out of his comfort zone, work hard, be a leader & perseverance! πŸ’š Thank you @thewashteaches , @KimRader1 and @avprice3 for giving kids this opportunity & coaching!! πŸ™πŸΎ
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In 6 days @principalmesser is going to take off for the spring Book Fair! @NASA watch out! πŸš€
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I agree @MrsPhilpotSCSF ! @principalmesser is a good egg, & we are so blessed to have his leadership at MI! Our students learned so much in THAT #MasonMoment ! πŸ’šπŸ’š
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No words. I am so thankful to work alongside a principal who values EVERY child. He created an opportunity for my Ss to participate & included them during the assembly. Also setting them up for success by asking for silent cheers from the audience. PRICELESS! πŸ˜ŠπŸ’š@principalmesser
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Jamar Chase’s #1 fan!! πŸˆπŸ… Go @Bengals !!!
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Questioning strategies that make an impact need to be prioritized in classrooms! Great learning today w/ @danicreamer23 #QPLR @flyAmyfly @MissE_Ed
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20 Aug 2022
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Paul Solarz@PaulSolarz
20 Aug 2022
⏰ Just in time for the new school year! ⏰ Join @EVERFIK12 as they moderate #LearnLAP this Monday - we're talking #TeacherBurnout strategies to remember your "why". Oh! And they're giving away 2️⃣ $100 @Target gift cards to participants - see you there! πŸ—“οΈ (Please retweet!)
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We had a special visitor in class today! Thanks @cooperlearns for taking the time to visit & engage with our 5th grade Team Journey learners! You used some #MasonMomentum to spin our special guest visitor wheel! It’s time to try out for Wheel-of-Fortune!! πŸ˜‰πŸŽ‘
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