#LoveMySchoolDay: How America’s Teachers Jumped on the Day’s Trending Topic to Bring the Internet Into Their Classrooms
The hashtag #LoveMySchoolDay started gaining traction on Twitter with photos and videos of students saying what made their schools stand out: The teachers are nice! The playground is fun! My school is the best!
#LoveMySchoolDay #gentryproud pic.twitter.com/B9J2KTTkyU
— Taylor Weber (@weberkinder) April 11, 2017
We are loving #LoveMySchoolDay at #Walelm ? #DRE4Mteam #mymisd pic.twitter.com/0kCE2esRFQ
— Kristin Gordon (@alwaysabsorbing) April 11, 2017
M.D. ❤️'s @CaldwellElemen bc the teachers are nice! Miss Miller's 1st Grade Class! #LoveMySchoolDay #caldwellchat pic.twitter.com/VPbZcWM8fr
— Brandi Miller (@bmilla84) April 11, 2017
While the students shouted accolades, their teachers harnessed the power of the tag. They used the topic, trending nationally in Twitter’s top 10 for most of the day, to show everything from kids learning about science through kitchen chemistry to students getting excited by an integrated music/English class.
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Here are just a few of the inspiring social media posts we caught:
Physics demos are full body experiences ?❤? #LoveMySchoolDay #NWHSRocks pic.twitter.com/ngqQOLa2L5
— Stephani Neff (@stephibneff) April 11, 2017
Students planted flowers in front of the school #LoveMySchoolDay pic.twitter.com/Fo1OAC31t9
— Dime Box ISD (@dimeboxisd) April 11, 2017
Integrating music and writing @briarmeadowK_8 @ibpyp @HISD_Advanced @DaCameraHouston #lovemyschoolday pic.twitter.com/tpmyWrXx9l
— Saundra Mouton (@MoutonSaundra) April 11, 2017
Our students are teachers and learners! 6th grade teaching first grade key math concepts through technology. #LoveMySchoolDay @GGUSD pic.twitter.com/UtbdHjAgj2
— Michelle Pinchot (@mfpinchot) April 11, 2017
I'm always amazed by the creativity & talent of our #SMSwaukee Ss walking in our art rooms! #LoveMySchoolDay pic.twitter.com/PZPOOwoDvC
— Amanda DeGroote (@degroote44) April 11, 2017
Children's Lit + writing + creating + building= fun & engaging lesson @tashahoward96 @WeAreEdCats #LoveMySchoolDay #ApcheIS pic.twitter.com/KhXBHLpBZq
— Abby Morgan (@AbbyLeeMorgan) April 11, 2017
LHS students learning how to prepare a fresh meal with Chef Michael from Pomptonian! #LoveMySchoolDay #LoveMySchoolDayLindenHS @LPSSupt pic.twitter.com/Yub1He0lE2
— Mr. Walker (@VPMrWalker) April 11, 2017
Hands on math stations make learning meaningful & fun! #ottstrong #LOVEMYSCHOOLDAY #GOPUBLIC @maddyb0675 @KarieBledsoeVP @alemanmath pic.twitter.com/kSCmIukIER
— Barbara Esposito (@MrsE_inKinder) April 11, 2017
2nd gr Ss w/ @Jmadden70Julie engage in 4Cs w/ @Sphero and share their learning via @Seesaw #coding #LoveMySchoolDay #RocketsRock pic.twitter.com/dKB1Si9Nz3
— Van Allen Elementary (@VanAllen_ICCSD) April 11, 2017
Why do I love my school (and my job)? Because of packed painting studios like this! #LoveMySchoolDay #SolonStrong #SolonCSD #TheArtsMatter pic.twitter.com/2RcZusOaEd
— Joshua Koza (@JoshuaKoza) April 11, 2017
Materials ✔️ – 3rd gr Ss ready to engage in the 4Cs to demo the life cycle of a plant/animal #LoveMySchoolDay #makerspace #RocketsRock pic.twitter.com/Ms3zdVA9Dn
— Van Allen Elementary (@VanAllen_ICCSD) April 11, 2017
4th grade using their creativity to "draw what they hear" during their read aloud ?✏️ #LoveMySchoolDay @mustangpride204 pic.twitter.com/UBTHPQxQa4
— 4T/4M McCarty (@MsMoran013) April 11, 2017
Fun with eggs and math!!! @filkinsclass #LoveMySchoolDay pic.twitter.com/BVV4oXuHhH
— Mrs. Filkins Class (@filkinsclass) April 11, 2017
Ss adopted an S in Ethiopia; walk around the gym in the morning to see if we can walk from Buhler to Ethiopia.#LoveMySchoolDay #BGSlearn pic.twitter.com/2w2S7z0tTn
— Jennifer Keller (@kelleremix) April 11, 2017
These guys were really excited to use their mugs they created in art class. #LoveMySchoolDay @JesElementary pic.twitter.com/SmVtNWCJPI
— Mike Larson (@MrLarsonJES) April 11, 2017
Mrs. Leidal's FCS Ss are learning about kitchen chemistry through some inquiry! #SMSwaukee #LoveMySchoolDay pic.twitter.com/vqLdKFU7BK
— Amanda DeGroote (@degroote44) April 11, 2017
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