Thomas J. Bussey | 5th Grade Teacher
@TheBestEducator
5th grade teacher on a mission to END BOREDOM in the classroom! #CleartheList ↘️↘️↘️↘️↘️↘️↘️↘️↘️↘️↘️↘️↘️↘️↘️↘️⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
Just shared a new YouTube video! 📚💡 Learn to communicate effectively with your students and boost your classroom management skills 🙌 Check it out & hit the subscribe button for more tips and strategies 📹 #classroommangement #teachertips youtu.be/sA-cbB0vDDA via @YouTube
Just had a blast at the High Museum with our incredible students 🎨🚀 They not only crafted jaw-dropping artwork but also spun enchanting narratives inspired by their masterpieces! 🔮✨ #hapevillehawks #wherethemagichappens @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro




🎥✨ Day of Code was a huge success at Hapeville Elementary! Students programmed robots, solved puzzles, and unlocked their inner tech superheroes. Check out this special report from one of my amazing 5th graders! #DayOfCode #HapevilleHawks #wherethemagichappens
This special report/reporter of Hawk Eye News was great! Check out this recap of our Day of Code! S/o to @TheBestEducator for putting this together! Also, s/o to our Vanguard team for making a vision become reality! @teacherneionie @jasonjstamper @FCSVanguard…
NOTE: No recess was harmed in the making of this bluesy lesson! 😅🎶 Last week, we dove into the blues to practice figurative language. The excitement was real—hands shot up, voices sang out, and creativity flowed! 🎤✨ #hapevilleelementary #wherethemagichappens @DrCSLPadgett
Kicking off the school year with a powerful chant to inspire my 5th graders! 📝✏️ We've been doing Quick Writes daily, and their motivation is through the roof! This is going to be a great year!🚀 @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro #WhereTheMagicHappens #HapevilleElementary
✨ Welcome to our 5th grade ELA classroom! ✨ Ready for an amazing school year! 📚🎨 #ClassroomSetup #TeacherLife #WhereTheMagicHappens @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro @hapevillehawks
From 5th grade to high school, still show up for this guy! Proud to watch my former student from @hapevillehawks shine on the soccer field for @Tri_CitiesHigh 🌟⚽ #ProudTeacher #hapevillehawks #wherethemagichappens @DrCSLPadgett @PrincipalThom


🦕🕷️ Our 5th grade #HapevilleHawks had a blast at the Fernbank Museum! From exploring spider exhibits to strolling through nature trails and diving into Georgia's history, every moment was a learning adventure! 🌿 #FieldTripFun @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro @HesJshaw
It’s been over a decade, and I’m still using the same #WholeBrainTeaching rules. Students also get to propose “bills” and vote to add new rules if needed. Some classes have added a few extra, but the core has been the same. #teachertwitter #Year14
Happy Holidays from Mr. Bussey’s Class! 😂😂😂 #hapevillehawks @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro


I’m going to be SO sore tomorrow 😂. It was worth it though!
The #classroom isn't the only place our #hapevillehawks #getschooled! Our #5thgrade team is out with their students getting sweaty! @MsMennerTeaches @TheBestEducator @HesJshaw @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro #wherethemagichappens
We have another amazing event coming up! #computerscienceeducationweek is coming and #code activities always engage our students in incredible ways. If you want to join us use the QR code or link to sign up! #hourofcode It's our Field Day of Code! Friday December 1 @DrCSLPadgett
Sorry @HesJshaw ! I couldn’t resist 😂😂😂
You shouldn't forget your phone in @TheBestEducator 's classroom! @hesjshaw learned the hard (and fun) way! #hapevillehawks #weloveourjobs #studentsfirst #pranksterteacher
Spiced up grammar class with a glitchy twist! 🤖🦠 Meet the Plague Doctor, our unexpected guest during the lesson! 😱👨🏾🏫Students' reactions are priceless! #hapevillehawks #wherethemagichappens #plaguedoctor #teachertwitter @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro
Got the chance to see a bunch of former, current, and future students playing soccer last weekend! It’s always amazing to see their reactions when you actually show up! #hapevillehawks #wherethemagichappens @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro




📚👏🏾Engaging our students and sparking their enthusiasm for learning is what it's all about! 🌟 #hapevillehawks #teachertwitter
The way the kids stayed engaged! This is what teaching is! And it happened across multiple classes for the same activity #access @TheBestEducator @DrTamaraCandis @kellymastro
🥪✏️ Loved having our students explore the importance of clear and detailed writing in today's PB&J sandwich-making lesson! 📝 Thanks, @DrCSLPadgett, for capturing the fun and learning in action! 📸 #hapevillehawks
Today we had the pleasure of coming into @TheBestEducator class as he had Ss explain steps to making a PB&J sandwich. Ss quickly learned based on their writing the importance of adding details and being clear because of what can happen! Thank you 4 making the lesson come to life
Somebody was cutting onions in my classroom this morning! 🥲🧅 #HapevilleHawks #teachertwitter

Stealing this idea! Love it @therapeuticedu !!!
Why not have a camp fire with popcorn as famous authors read aloud their first stories of 3rd grade! #authors #writing @BPA_family #ILoveItHere #MsWestAllStars