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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 24/09/2026

Sixth grade scientists are working on Passion Projects today. This might be the best checklist of all time. #edusky #pblchat #maybeaddsnail

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 18/09/2026

Are you kidding me, @edutopia.org!? First, you publish an article of mine. Then you send me socks!? You are all too much. Cant wait to wear them. And write my next article. Thank you!!

Picture of socks from Edutopia that say “Writing Socks” with a postcard that reads “May warm feet be with you.”

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 27/08/2026

See, they confuse you with stuff like this. But then they have their mom crochet you a Hobbs (because you seem like the kind of person that needs a Hobbs), and you are just one big puddly mess of tears for the rest of the day. And you absolutely are the kind of person that needs a Hobbs.

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 22/08/2026

First week in the books. Always a whirlwind, but it’s so nice to be back! Score one for science too, as we finally got back to having the green folder.

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 17/08/2026

Sixth grade scientists ✅ Coffee ✅ Air conditioning ❌ Still an awesome first day ✅ Day one of year 14 of teaching sixth grade science is in the books! Year 20 in education overall! Can’t wait for day two!! #sciencerules #firstdayofschool❤️

48-year-old science teacher with coffee.

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 02/08/2026

Writing: The Beach Edition The summer of writing continues. So lucky to have spent a week enjoying the water in various forms. Sunny afternoons meant notebooks by the bay, happily scribbling in the sunshine.

Notebook on a wind-worn picnic table by the water.

Brachiopod fossil in the palm of a hand.

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 20/07/2026

Spent last week at the lake with my extended family. The rest of the days were filled with sunshine, swimming, family, and food. However, those quiet calm moments (before everyone else was fully up and running) were my favorite. Plus that latte had a cow sticker on it. Thankful for all of it.

A latte and a handwritten page in a notebook sit at kitchen table in a sunbeam, overlooking a quiet lake.

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 10/06/2026

Spent the morning writing at my local bookshop. Something about being surrounded by books makes it all the more meaningful. The sunshine and chai also helped. And yes, I happily walked out with more than one book for myself. #edusky

Cozy view of a laptop screen with a draft on the page in the foreground. A charming bookshop is in the background.

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 06/06/2026

Oh, and if you need a good unhinged teacher hack, use Velcro tabs to put your stuff on walls. Makes the set up and take down so easy!!

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 06/05/2026

No higher compliment needed during Teacher Appreciation Week. That’s it. I’ve peaked. Sixth graders are the best. #edusky #teacherappreciationweek

Book page that reads, “You make our school a better place.”

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 16/04/2026

Proof of current granny hobby:

Embroidery project in progress of a black sheep wearing a cable knit sweater.

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 06/04/2026

Not me, watching the Artemis II mission in my cozy sixth grade science classroom and getting all teary. Pure. Moon. Joy.

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 01/04/2026

Support teachers. For example, I’m supporting my own kid’s teachers by removing the squeakers from all the rubber duckies before he hands them out next week.

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 19/02/2026

There is nothing more fun to watch than a curious kid. In the middle of physics, and they are all busy designing and building cardboard arcade games to demonstrate Newton’s laws. It’s just so amazing to watch.

Cardboard plinko game built by a middle schooler.

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 01/03/2025

I bought a drinking bird. We are studying physics, and I thought it was just be a funny cute thing to have on my desk. It turned into a slew of questions and experimentation to figure out how Filipe actually works. We still have way more questions than answers. Oh, and yes, we named him Filipe.

Drinking bird toy sips water out of a beaker in a science classroom.

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 25/01/2025

Showing off this little bit of student-created art. Title: Science is for Everyone

Graduated cylinder with a pride flag and a trans flag sits in a middle school science classroom.

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 07/01/2025

First day of 2025 with students is in the books! Even found this little inspiration (gift from a former student) tucked inside a book (thought I had lost it). For the record, it was, and they were. ☕️ ☺️

Pink leopard print handmade card sits on a teacher desk in a science room. The card reads, “May your coffee be strong and your students be calm!”

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 17/12/2024

Always sweet when students think to bring you something. However, I’m all about the cards. I’m also all about a good science pun.

Card reads, “Just sharing a little jolly with you!” Underneath, in green marker, a student has written, “Thank you so much for being a amazing teacher! Hope you have fun Cell-berating the holidays!”

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 03/12/2024

Reflecting today as we start diving in to our project about astronomy. Students had lots of great thoughts about what worked well … and what didn’t.

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 02/12/2024

Kicking off our new project about astronomy today with some drawing while listening to Holst’s Jupiter. Check out some of our creations! Not a bad way to spend a Monday after a break.

A grid of eight different digital pictures. Some have instruments, some have planets, some have dark space, and some have bright colors.

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Katie Budrow @katiebudrow.com · 28/11/2024

Lots to be thankful for this year but greatly enjoying this moment of calm before the storm. Nothing beats a strong coffee and a buttery croissant. Also incredibly grateful for the community building happening here. Thank you all.