As a librarian, without a space due to a remodel and pushing into classes, I have been doing offline activities. It is actually refreshing to do read alouds and worksheets. We then have discussion on the activity and those are truly my best days. We have lost communication and writing skills due to our Covid year. My students need to be able to express themselves, that is essential for all learning. You keep being awesome in doing what you know is right for your students. By the way, I love all the books that you share. I have shared Salt in His Shoes and Can Man with my 3rd graders and in 5th they still talk about it. Truly it is those meaningful discussions that make my job rewarding for me and my students. It also builds relationships. Soon, I will be doing my book tasting activity, once I’m back in the library and I seriously cannot wait.

You're doing a fantastic job! I need some advice: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (air carpet target dish off jeans toilet sweet piano spoil fruit essay). What's the best way to send them to Binance?

It's awesome that you get to go home on lunch. We don't get to here in VA.

I have lunch and recess with my kids. How does it work for you to go home for lunch? Do you have staff who only work lunch? How long is lunch and recess? Love your vlogs! -3rd grade teacher in Mississippi

Thank you. As a parent I thought my children were using technology. That was one of the reasons why I pulled my children out of public school. Another reason why was that they took cursive out of the curriculum. I'm sorry but I think it's important to learn how to write in cursive. My children also liked text books. When my oldest was told she had to type a paper on her Chromebook, she came home, said she was not going back, she said she should have the choice to type it or write it, I'm not getting carpal tunnel syndrome in the sixth grade. Thank's for keep the Chromebooks to a minimum.

January 9th was my birthday! It was a great day.

Preach, Fletcher! I agree 100% with everything you said. I teach 1st - 2nd grade combo class and my kids don't use technology in my classroom except for during testing. They get more screen time than is recommended or healthy for them as it is and I don’t want to add to that. I use technology to teach them, but I try to limit their screen time as much as possible. I absolutely love the points you made about boredom. We all need to be comfortable with boredom. It’s not a bad thing. Anyway, I’m just restating the things you said so well. I just want you to know that I wholeheartedly agree with your rant. Keep doing you! ❤

Totally agree! Personally i hate the tech they have in schools outside of learning to program. I prefer the tech free classroom system as well

Your external need for validation is embarrassing af

I work in a nice public school district, and I wish we used less technology. All the kids have Chromebooks, and they introduce so many problems. Sure, it's less paper being used, but it makes the kids want to constantly be in front of the screen. And for special needs kids (which includes kids who don't have a learning disability but have really huge behavioral issues), everything being on Chromebooks is so much more difficult for them.

"Offering all kids voice and choice." 😂😂😂😂😂 Yeah, see how that works for you. The kids would be running that classroom within 48 hours. Kids need structure and direction from an adult in the room, not voice and choice from a buddy.

Something that bothers me is the lack of general purpose computers Everything is a Chromebook or tablet I think classrooms should have at least a couple computers that allow more freedom and exploration of tech. Like a raspberry pi or similar

I 100% agree with you! I only let my students use technology for what I’m required for them to do. Other than that my students are reading, writing, or working.

Kids don’t need screen time 24/7 great job teaching

100% agree with you Keep doing good

I am a retired, substitute teacher, and I can guarantee that one of the main reasons I retired was because of tech in the classroom too much too much too much.

As a veteran teacher of 26 years, I support and agree with everything you have said. You never have to apologize to people who are not in your classroom on a daily basis. You've established your routine based on what works for you. Not every classroom is one size fits all. Continue to do what you feel works for you and your students and take care.

100% agree with everything you said!

Thanks for sharing!

Wishing you the best day -year in 2025

what up! Glad you're on the mend. I happened to notice your class roster behind your desk in frame with first and last names- too blurry to make out on this- just giving a heads up dude. Happy new Year!

You need to go get antibiotics

It sounds like you got bronchitis

What two dogs are yours?

I like the Natural brick look 6:15

Can a student play it at home or only at school?

I prefer the check ins over the voice overs

Jriddy

Hehehe

How old is he

Go Lions! As a Rams fan I’m excited the QB swap has worked for both teams and want nothing but successful for Jared Goff. So I’m rooting for the Lions to win the Super Bowl this year.

it’s snowing in Portsmouth, Va, so we have a two hour delay tomorrow lol. I sliced my pinky finger unpacking my Ninja Food Processor so I could make sausages balls. My last goal on my to do list for winter break. I had to go to the Emergency Room to get it glued shut and a tetanus shot. I came home and made those sausage balls. A great protein snack for lunches this week. All goals completed for winter break. Have a good week back!

Have a great first day back! As for the Vikings this week.... good night! LOL...

I go back on Tuesday

Where were you?

You know you're a teacher when lunch turns into an early dinner 😂

UHM I HAVE THAT CARPET AT SHCOOL..

Have a great weekend! Breaks go by so quickly!

I’m so envious. The climate must be amazing that you’re allowed to go to school when the building is closed. The room looks awesome!

Of course you started off reading a book 😂😂😂

You’re mom cleans your house while you go skiing makes perfect sense she doesn’t even live there

John Marrs is an incredible author. I highly recommend his book The Family Experiment! I started reading The Good Samaritan, per your recommendation

I have never skied or been on ice skates. Tidewater region is more roller skates, surfing, and skateboarding. Not that I’ve done any of that in a while. It looks like fun.

I'm a school custodian for my city and since I'm young I game

The dogs bringing the frisbees in just cracked me up every time 🤣

Enjoy your remaining time off!

That is awesome!

Haha, watching you go through your junk drawer... now THAT is vulnerable! 😅 I enjoy your vlogs so much.

You have the same star as me

do you ever babysit for extra cash?