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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

It's interesting to think of all the connections we make with others over the years...http://timteach.com/2025/08/17/on-fandom-and-community/

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Christopher Such @suchmo83.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

It's the summer holidays, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away. Simply **repost** this post for your chance to win. I will pick a winner on Sunday 17th August. Good luck!

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Moving from 3rd to 2nd grade next year. Who has advice for me? #teaching #education #elementary #EduSky

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Make an observation about your pantry that sounds like the title of a novel: Avalanche.

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

It's ok here when I remember it exists

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

It used to be more. It could be more. Occasionally it still is. But I'm starting to think that moment has passed.

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Social media is dead. Plastic. Artificial. It's like reading about going on a hike and calling yourself a hiker. It's like going out with friends...who ignore you and don't ask you questions. Social media is cynicism. It's calling out wrongs to others who agree with you from the start.

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

I play it on the ukulele as we walk down the hall at dismissal every Friday...the whole grade level joins me in song. 3rd grade. I've done it every year I've taught.

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

I actually don't need a new cell phone. But I do like produce...pears are my favorite. So yeah they will affect me

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Buy this book if you teach kids about place value! Learn the history and think about the concept of zero... #teachers #EduSky #booksky #picturebooks

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

I like the rime magic resource from scholastic. Simple to get going and only $100. But might need more than 1x a week for bigger impact

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Did the hokie pokie for a brain break with my third graders today. Played the classic version from my phone. A good time was had by all! #EduSky #education #teachers

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Last week I focused on helping my 3rd graders reconnect with each other & our classroom values. I didn't turn down the intensity of our assignments, but I did assign less in number. Classroom values and culture "leaks" over time. How do you build your culture? #EduSky #teachers #teaching #education

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I'm so glad you shared this. ❤️

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Canceled for a long time but went back for 7/mo with commercials. It's fine at that price point.

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Yesterday was such a scattered day for me as a teacher. The kids too. It was like my ADHD meds didn't work at all. My confirmation was when I couldn't find my keys at the end of the day and realized...they were in the ignition of my car. 😬🤦‍♂️ Here's to a better day! #EduSky #teaching #education

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

My favorite inconsequential thing about teaching third grade may be the pictures the kids give me, especially of myself ❤️🤷🏻‍♂️ I keep a couple from each year in a binder.😂

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Student: I like your shoes Mr. Wheeler Me: thanks! Student: They look like something my great grandma would have worn. Me: Thanks. Internally 😬 #EduSky #education #teachersofbluesky

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Just threw away a months worth of plans!!! #EduSky #teaching #3rdgrade

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

I forget about it. But also, I try to keep it simple and don't end up using a lot of those types of resources...good to check out again anyway though!

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Yes! Student input. I regularly say" there was a lot to like there, what went well?" And they point out all the good stuff and more. Then "what could have gone better?" They point out their own mistakes...and some of mine.

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Q3. It takes a village. Having extra ears to the ground has helped this yr. Specials Ts, Special Ed, Interventionists, Speech Ts, SEL coach, our ELL teacher... they've all shared insights that helped me SEE what I couldn't in the classroom cntxt. Open to learning, listening, doing better #EduSkyChat

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Q2. Empowering students to use voice to text, especially if they are struggling writers can unlock something so vital for those students. Conferring one on one and in groups as well as empowering students to help each other can turn tech mayhem into something closer to tech harmony. #EduSkyChat

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

With third graders it's simple...my favorite tool is Google Slides. The kids love to create "books" within slides. We just finished a unit in making question and answer books and I printed them out half page books...1 copy for the classroom library and 1 to go home. #EduSkyChat

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

👋 I'm Tim, I teach third grade. 2025, my intention is to write more.

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Focus on big picture lessons, relationships, cooperation, and reinforcing classroom norms. Read together. Read alone. Problem solve together. Review. May 27 is a long way off. #3rdgrade

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Winter break was two weeks and we've extended it with two snow days. My recipe for going back is simple: lower my expectations. Hear me out: I demand a lot from the 8 yr olds in my room. But this is a slow no/fast later situation. 1/2 #EduThreads #teachers #snowday

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Positive vibes back at you this is such a resonating post for me. I'm excited in some ways to go back but the emotional dysregulation I've been surrounded by for the first semester had impacted me more than I realized. If grown numb to it. Maybe I can improve the situation this new year.

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

My wife was pregnant with our second child; We were house sitting but therefore, kind of, homeless. I had just graduated from college.

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Dear 2025, this year I intend to: Write more Speak up about my own wants Build deeper friendships Grow my relationship with my adult children

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Professionally: Was a Scholastic Fellow Personally: Tried my hand at acting for the first time in 26 years (Community Theater)

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

I agree 💯. We must, however, hold ourselves accountable for the extent/amount of growth compared to time spent learning, practicing, doing.

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

The kids grow up. Celebrating Christmas day with 2/4 kiddos who still live at home. IT GOES SO FAST!

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Ame Dyckman @amedyckman.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Today we foray into the untamed land known as Shop-Rite to hunt our celebration meal—much like our cavemen forebears did. Except we’re wearing clothes and have digital coupons. They just had paper ones.

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

We are all performing for the dopamine.

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Ok. Thanks, ha. I understand you'd like to speak to someone. Try this first. To refill a prescription, press 1 now. 😬😐 That's how I remember it going.

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

@theedcollab.bsky.social totally did the whole blue sky chat wrong. Sigh. I will figure it out next time 😬🤦‍♂️I'm an xennial and I will not apologize for my emojis.😂 #theedcollab

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

A1: figuring out what to say no to. Going to bed on time. Getting up and exercising. Finding my professional people in teaching. #theedcollab

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

A2: depression, avoiding walks or fitness, missing deadlines, not seeing friends. My experience yrs ago was burnout was an event akin to a car accident. I woke up and it was upon me. Never want to do that again. #theedcollab

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Yes! Once our elmntry librarian found me to say "what's the deal with lunch lady books...is that you?" I say "oh I have three kids who love them in the classroom." "Well the whole 3rd grade does now. They must be talking. All of a sudden I'm out of them for the first time in a while." #theedcollab

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

For real that can be so life changing. That lesson took me some years and medication to learn...still "practicing"

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Bad? Good? Sounds like cup fillers in both sides. Enjoy!

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Tim Wheeler @timwh.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

A4: big win...student only "read" the same two books from home. Could not connect. Finally In November I connected him with the first Bad Guys book. He's on book 9 now. 3rd grade. This could be the difference for him. #theedcollab

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