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hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #G2Great excited to learn w/all of you tonight Mindsets for Learning is a very important book for me! https://t.co/reKBt6HUSR

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome friends. #G2Great is delighted to be here tonight TY you for joining us for JOYFUL learning w/guest hosts Kristi & Christine!

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

woohoo! super excited to be with my #g2great peeps for the next hour! Kristi reporting in from steamy brooklyn!

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Yes! #G2Great https://t.co/NCtKLyfPLJ

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

woohoo! super excited to be with my #g2great peeps for the next hour! Kristi reporting in from steamy brooklyn!

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Hi #g2great! Christine tweeting in from Vermont. So thrilled to be here!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

So happy you’re here Kirsti! #G2Great https://t.co/3aDJIvclis

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

woohoo! super excited to be with my #g2great peeps for the next hour! Kristi reporting in from steamy brooklyn!

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @dkking2011 and I are joining you tonight to chat about everything wonderful in education! #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Greetings from hot KY #G2Great fam! Ready for an amazing chat with @MrazKristine @christine_hertz #mindset4learning https://t.co/FMKr0MKPIW

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

#G2Great w/ @MrazKristine & @christine_hertz https://t.co/M3qClqrfur

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Hello all! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Chris from PA. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#G2Great imagining a better tomorrow with all of you by starting the conversation today! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#G2Great imagining a better tomorrow with all of you by starting the conversation today! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Yay the fabulous duo is in the #G2Great house! Let the party begin! https://t.co/N4jntCmCOP

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Hi #g2great! Christine tweeting in from Vermont. So thrilled to be here!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT

If you missed our #G2Great chat w/Stacey on craft moves last week see our blog post review here @sshubitz https://t.co/zbDOM1K7sA

MrsLedford6Eng Jul 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Excited for a #G2Great chat! Jen here from IN

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I'll be waiting until Saturday when it is extra steamy to venture up. #g2great https://t.co/Bs5ZBEIbtR

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

woohoo! super excited to be with my #g2great peeps for the next hour! Kristi reporting in from steamy brooklyn!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Oh my goodness you don’t know how happy you just made me. I’m smiling from ear to ear to see you girls! #G2Great https://t.co/vQJyu9V9YM

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @dkking2011 and I are joining you tonight to chat about everything wonderful in education! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@christine_hertz I was there for the 4th of July so beautiful VT is a very special place! So happy you're here! #G2Great

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hello joyful educators! Melissa, Reading Specialist from Virginia! Excited to chat tonight about this uplifting topic #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#G2Great Words of Wisdom: https://t.co/X0zBJaWIBe

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@chrisp16 NINETY NINE DEGREES... i will be hiding #G2Great

Jen_Driggers Jul 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Jen checking in from NY #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#g2great Hi, all! Mindi from the Chicago suburbs here. I’ll be teaching 3rd grade this fall after 22 years in middle school!

docsheilah Jul 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Sheilah, Elementary Assistant Principal happy to join #G2Great tonight! #learningisjoyful

mrskochheiser Jul 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hi everyone! I'm Kristin from Lansing, MI 6th grade ELA and SS #G2Great Loved this book!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Just use the hashtag #G2Great. It’s best if you have Tweetdeck so you can make a column but everything is under it https://t.co/lrRuUtRKAQ

hollymoffett2 Jul 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 how do we join?

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@Meli_Smith4 thanks for coming!!! #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Come to the lovely green mountains. I'll provide cool lakes and ice cream! #g2great https://t.co/TWqjDqYozD

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@chrisp16 NINETY NINE DEGREES... i will be hiding #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@mrskochheiser Yay! Middle school! #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@Jen_Driggers welcome! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@Meli_Smith4 I was in your beautiful state! Spent a week at @colonialwmsburg Teacher Institute it was amazing! Glad you're with us #g2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Thank you so much for joining us tonight! #G2Great https://t.co/F6M280d8oD

docsheilah Jul 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Sheilah, Elementary Assistant Principal happy to join #G2Great tonight! #learningisjoyful

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@MrazKristine I....hope to hit some places in Ukrainian village and then the AC in Fort Greene! #g2great

kalysta12 Jul 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Kalysta from Michigan! Super excited to learn here tonight! #g2great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi #G2Great! Akilah, Professional Learning Specialist, from VA...I believe awakening #joy in our Tt, Admin and Ss! #joymatters

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@mindi_r MINDI!!! i feel like I know you so well now that I have seen you :) #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@docsheilah We are glad you're with us! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I’m so thrilled you make it Akilah! #G2Great https://t.co/6npA8cHo32

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi #G2Great! Akilah, Professional Learning Specialist, from VA...I believe awakening #joy in our Tt, Admin and Ss! #joymatters

IdeaShopPD Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#G2Great joining in from Ottawa. Canada.

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@chrisp16 ready for a night of fireworks?!? #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#G2Great https://t.co/4MXkKZLn29

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@docsheilah awesome! where are you tweeting from?? #G2Great

LitLearnAct Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Excited to chat tonight! Dana from CT. Dreaming of thunderstorms tomorrow. Need some rain! #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@christine_hertz Love Vermont in the summer but not the winter! #g2great Enjoy the green mountains. #g2great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@christine_hertz Love Vermont in the summer but not the winter! #g2great Enjoy the green mountains. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I am! I am! #G2Great https://t.co/0JGvHUfN9V

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@chrisp16 ready for a night of fireworks?!? #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@MrazKristine This is why I love Twitter. We get to “know” people online and then meet IRL. SO much fun! #G2Great

KHallatWestHigh Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hello, #G2Great friends! Kim joining you from East TN. I teach freshmen English! Great to join you for the first time.

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@mrskochheiser that's awesome! thank you for sharing!! #G2Great

mollienye72 Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Best day of the week! Mollie from hot and humid Columbus, Ohio. #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

what a great crew! so many familiar faces! inspiring educators on a july night! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@kalysta12 So glad you came out to chat Kalsta! #G2Great

KeithEGarvert Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Keith from Colorado...happy to be here! #g2great

StephWardRanger Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

It's Thursday night so that means #G2Great night! Stephanie from Ottawa, Canada, teaching grade 1/2 in a very high ESL population. #G2Great

StephWardRanger Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

It's Thursday night so that means #G2Great night! Stephanie from Ottawa, Canada, teaching grade 1/2 in a very high ESL population. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@OrganicLeaderVB Yes joy is our job right @DrMaryHoward #g2great

drcazsteele Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hi there from Texas @drcazsteele Ex Dir Sec C & I #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q1: #G2Great https://t.co/RiGds7Lo9b

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@kalysta12 whoohoo! was just in grand rapids! #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1: Have the Ss come in2 a blank room at start of yr & TOGETHER paint a beautiful canvas of learning! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Always makes me SO happy to see you. I’ll send rain wishes your way #G2Great https://t.co/oCCMZjWLwZ

LitLearnAct Jul 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Excited to chat tonight! Dana from CT. Dreaming of thunderstorms tomorrow. Need some rain! #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@jdolci I AM your voice!!!! #g2great Of course.

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@OrganicLeaderVB thanks for coming! #G2Great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Briana. Reading Instructional Coach from SC where it is also ridiculously hot! #g2great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct can you send them back my way? Sooooo hot!!! #G2Great

lauramossa Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hi! So happy to be here! Laura, K-5 reading specialist from Balto County, MD #G2Great

AdriannaKruse Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Adrianna Kruse - K teacher Hilliard OH #g2great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#g2great This is my first chat on my new laptop. My old one died last Friday after that awesome craft moves chat! :-)

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#g2great Q1! https://t.co/Xkj5Ss3nG8

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q1: #G2Great https://t.co/RiGds7Lo9b

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Thank you! I brought a colleague with me too. Hi @Meli_Smith4!! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 FIRST we take responsibility for all we say/do. There is no person or thing to blame for our choices – PERIOD! #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 @DrMaryHoward Absolutely! #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 Start the year with a blank slate- your walls, materials, spaces should be ready to welcome & reflect your new students. #G2Great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Nicole from Ann Arbor, MI! #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct yay! thanks for coming!! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Beautiful Justin. If the room is FOR kids then it should be ABOUT kids = engaging them in design! #G2Great https://t.co/dAox6g7egT

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1: Have the Ss come in2 a blank room at start of yr & TOGETHER paint a beautiful canvas of learning! #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#G2Great Hello from a magic show at Jones Beach, NY! Kathleen, 3rd grade T... ❤️ this book so trying to make chat! https://t.co/ENSZFCSCSk

mrsbrucki Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#mathmindset is awesome. #g2great too! #edisontweets https://t.co/v9cVY7GHc2

mrsrruane Jul 21 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3: So many great hashtags to follow #mathmindset #edtech #edchat #edisonk12 #lncproud #GAFE and of course #edisontweets

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

I AM ALREADY BEHIND #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@jdolci #g2great That’s what I’m doing this year. Blank bulletin boards just waiting for the kids to fill them. So exciting.

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct Thinking of rain for you: https://t.co/Z1KJFR0zQb but #G2Great is always your friend!

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: provide space for independent work. Be it STEAM or rdg or writing. Let the Ss explore and share. #g2great

lauramossa Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: Simply get 2 know your Ss. ❤️ quote on p. 16 "Knowing a child's reading level is virtually meaningless w/o knowing the child #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward so true! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 We begin by embracing learning for ourselves, and understanding the learners in our classroom. Explore learning together #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

I am loving the JOYFUL I keep hearing from you. We need more joy in OUR lives and the live of our Sts #G2Great https://t.co/hmbDogGprl

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@OrganicLeaderVB @DrMaryHoward HELLO Joyful Leader! :)

KeithEGarvert Jul 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 let kids be the architects of their learning environment #g2great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Optimism! #g2great https://t.co/3JrgFoAVi6

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

I AM ALREADY BEHIND #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@mindi_r What better way to baptize your laptop! #g2great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Be joyful in all we do. Welcome our students to their classroom where we will create, reflect, and learn together. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@christine_hertz Yes we build the world that Ss will live in together! Explore learning together! #G2Great @JillDerosa

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#g2great A1: Give the kids voice in as many places as possible. THEY can help with desk arrangements, library organization, etc.

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@mindi_r me too!! Can't wait!! #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 #G2Great Imp remember childhood is unique, schools should look like no other place. Small cozy/big joyful spots https://t.co/ZiWXlSjtEe

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Let's have a JOYFUL educational reform movement. Start the revolution. #G2Great https://t.co/KvHhGs95g9

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Be joyful in all we do. Welcome our students to their classroom where we will create, reflect, and learn together. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@MrsGerbens Welcome Nicole we are so glad you're with us! #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: We can be intentional about the design of it; use #designthinking to harness empathy for Ss needs. Create #joyful classrooms #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 #G2Great A1 Bring passion, joy, & love for your Ss each day! Morning meetings helped set positive tone each day!

IdeaShopPD Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#G2Great A1: Finding the real life 'hook'. Instead of traditional book report we created 'book trailers'. More authentic.

StephWardRanger Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: One where Ss see themselves & are reflective of. It's about the Ss not a fancy Pinterest board. #G2Great

mollienye72 Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: starting with more blank space for the students to take ownership of our learning environment. #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@KeithEGarvert hey keith!!! see you soon1 #G2Great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 Agree completely on learning together. #G2Great

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Q1 :CHOICE for students! From day 1 we need to let kids read what they like and some engage them and excite them about books! #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski Enjoy the magic! #g2great Your's will be taking place in Sept.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

YAY I’m so happy we get to help you break it in. #G2great is the perfect place https://t.co/AsJSqHbWw3

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#g2great This is my first chat on my new laptop. My old one died last Friday after that awesome craft moves chat! :-)

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: Student voice plays a critical role in this...harness their voice in the design of a #joyful learning environment #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

WORD! #g2great https://t.co/GSMkJUTEBI

StephWardRanger Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: One where Ss see themselves & are reflective of. It's about the Ss not a fancy Pinterest board. #G2Great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: Provide space and resources for S to explore their interests through inquiry & celebrate their discoveries #g2great #beauthentic

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski So cute Kathleen! #G2Great

donald_gately Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Hi - Don - MS Principal - Long Island #g2great sorry I'm late

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1 Safety & security = positive environment bathed in caring & respectful relationships. Do no harm! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Hi Melissa. I love new friends! #G2Great https://t.co/mzA49xQnP1

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Thank you! I brought a colleague with me too. Hi @Meli_Smith4!! #G2Great

LitCoach21 Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1 #G2Great Jersey girl Laurie popping in and out. I think a joyous classroom begins with the "lead learner" sharing and embracing students

docsheilah Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#G2Great #PokemonGO is powerful, engaging,& joyful 4 students. Let them share their joy when they return to school! https://t.co/PghMM8yG8t

docsheilah Jul 19 @ 10:39 PM EDT

Not sure how much educators need 2 get involved. What if 4 once we let Ss teach us? Empower>control #PokemonGoEdu https://t.co/iDrm2eDDN8

AdriannaKruse Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1Setting up a space that invites curiosity, has open spaces for Ss to make their own, and many different nooks and seating options #g2great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

This matters. #relationshipsmatter #G2Great https://t.co/W3TxjFgpvU

lauramossa Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: Simply get 2 know your Ss. ❤️ quote on p. 16 "Knowing a child's reading level is virtually meaningless w/o knowing the child #G2Great

thedevineone Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1 Starts with building community in clsrm. Morn, Mtg, turning over many respons. to kids. Let them be invested and active. #G2Great

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1:creating joyful environments prepared for learning.Ss experience joy w/ consistency, independence&order within their community #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Yay I love that you made it! #G2Great https://t.co/qWq2Yp8fiJ

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#G2Great Hello from a magic show at Jones Beach, NY! Kathleen, 3rd grade T... ❤️ this book so trying to make chat! https://t.co/ENSZFCSCSk

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Yes our passion put our hearts into and Ss will believe that we believe in them! That's a strong start #G2Great https://t.co/2G4AQFhfKb

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 #G2Great A1 Bring passion, joy, & love for your Ss each day! Morning meetings helped set positive tone each day!

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@docsheilah I'll need to practice! :) #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: I think I may have the Ss design the room this year. A bit tired of coming up with something new; so why not have their input. #g2great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#joymatters #G2Great https://t.co/wgtnHHpTc4

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Be joyful in all we do. Welcome our students to their classroom where we will create, reflect, and learn together. #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#g2great I’m planning on making my first day all about the kids. Asking what do YOU need to learn best? What do YOU need/want in our room?

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@IdeaShopPD This year we are going to have kids do book reviews and add them to a classroom blog and tweet out! #G2Great

massignmenthelp Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#lrnchat #delachat #G2Great #precalcchat #delachatBenefits of Online learninghttp://ow.ly/Qqhf302llFg

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Get used to it Kristi… #G2Great is chatting on 10 speed PLUS! https://t.co/aprVwODWhI

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT

I AM ALREADY BEHIND #G2Great

maryannesacco Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1: spend time painting, talking, creating. Leave room for lots of kid watching and reflection. #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Can we make a padlet of all of our joyful learning SPACES and materials? who's on it? #g2great https://t.co/q9h2ZydTKk

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1:creating joyful environments prepared for learning.Ss experience joy w/ consistency, independence&order within their community #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@LitCoach21 So awesome to see you!!!! #g2great

HelenWilt Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Helen from Houston, 4th grade math & science #G2Great

MrsLedford6Eng Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

I missed the Q... could someone repost? #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@mindi_r so important, right? such a diff message then: I ALREADY PUT YOU IN A SEAT THAT YOU WILL NEVER MOVE FROM #G2Great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1-2: Welcome each S with joy. Make them feel like the most special child in the world, bc each one is so unique and precious. #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#g2great My school has very low mobility. Most kids in my class have known each other since K. I’m the new unknown in that environment.

kalysta12 Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1: Set the tone from the beginning that it is the students' space! Talk to students and REALLY listen. #G2Great

KHallatWestHigh Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1: First & foremost, listen to students. Encourage their voice. Validate their contributions. Learn from others. Trust ourselves. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

I can’t even imagine a day without learning Jenn. It’s at the heart of who Ts are! #G2Great https://t.co/Wlx2Mn38aW

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 We begin by embracing learning for ourselves, and understanding the learners in our classroom. Explore learning together #G2Great

mrskochheiser Jul 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1) Let students select their seats; build trust and honor the spaces where they learn best;purposefully teach the growth mindset #g2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Love this! #G2Great https://t.co/RKeG3Q9aCI

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 #G2Great Imp remember childhood is unique, schools should look like no other place. Small cozy/big joyful spots https://t.co/ZiWXlSjtEe

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: Allow them to be a voice that matters and help make their class a home where they feel valued #G2Great https://t.co/UWleMglBUl

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I'd love to contribute to that! #G2Great https://t.co/jJxA9FLEdg

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Can we make a padlet of all of our joyful learning SPACES and materials? who's on it? #g2great https://t.co/q9h2ZydTKk
- Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT
  
  A1:creating joyful environments prepared for learning.Ss experience joy w/ consistency, independence&order within their community #G2Great

LitCoach21 Jul 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Yes to kid watching! #G2Great https://t.co/75tHGou2gx

maryannesacco Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1: spend time painting, talking, creating. Leave room for lots of kid watching and reflection. #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@christine_hertz @Meli_Smith4 Love Padlet & that idea!! #G2Great

StephWardRanger Jul 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: S choice & flexibility of their learning environment. Just like they don't learn the same way, they won't all sit the same etc #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@MrazKristine I think I’m not going to put name tags on the desks until after the first day Let them choose. Easier than moving. #g2great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski @Meli_Smith4 See- now I'm a convert! #G2Great

apengteach Jul 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Heather jumping in. I'm planning on stations the first day. Where groups will visit me and I can speak to a few together too. #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Focusing on their mindset lets you see inside the Ss. It lets you see their mindset & what they need to learn. #g2great

LitLearnAct Jul 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: Great books, cozy learning environment, fostering imagination and curiosity #G2Great

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: Joyful environments are created when Ss are free to make mistakes and learn from them #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1 JOY begins w/us so enter each day JOYFULLY - & for goodness sake SMILE! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

There’s my favorite word again. Sts deserve that kind of classroom & it’s our RESPONSIBILITY to provide it! #G2Great https://t.co/mQkda9eLUY

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: We can be intentional about the design of it; use #designthinking to harness empathy for Ss needs. Create #joyful classrooms #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#G2Great https://t.co/WILbA9pul5

KeithEGarvert Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1 have a book festival bonanza- the kids organize and build their library... Day one! #g2great

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@christine_hertz @Meli_Smith4 Ha! You are a Padlet Pro!! #g2great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward I agree. A day w/out just doesn't seem right; off kilter. #g2great

HelenWilt Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1 Be authentic, vulnerable & laugh a lot! Greet your kids everyday at the door. Make them feel important. Because they are. #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Beautiful! #G2Great https://t.co/77RnlbP1B9

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: Allow them to be a voice that matters and help make their class a home where they feel valued #G2Great https://t.co/UWleMglBUl

mrskochheiser Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@apengteach Great idea! Small group get to know each other! Love it! #G2Great

drcazsteele Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

First day of school get to know you activities throughout the day to build community and RELATIONSHIPS #G2Great

thedevineone Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I'm going to let students help design the clsrm space this year. Where do they think books should be placed etc??? #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Yes! Passion, joy & love is a recipe for nurturing,engaging learning environment for Tt and Ss #joymatters #G2Great https://t.co/tM3yHFPx2R

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 #G2Great A1 Bring passion, joy, & love for your Ss each day! Morning meetings helped set positive tone each day!

jdsniadecki Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1: Ss decide the decor, as much as possible. Ss pick seats; Ss display on walls. BOOKS EVERYWHERE to read! #g2great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@thedevineone Brave! I love it! What grade? #G2Great

hollymoffett2 Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1 Naming and noticing strengths and perseverance towards goals. #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Q2: #G2Great https://t.co/FLegfqruLU

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

I saw you live & breathe that. Hey friends Lesley was one of my FAB spotlight Ts in Good to Great #G2Great https://t.co/IMJayaekIV

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Q1 :CHOICE for students! From day 1 we need to let kids read what they like and some engage them and excite them about books! #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2: We must LISTEN, LOOK, & HAVE AN UNWAVERING CURIOSITY 4 OUR Ss! Take road less traveled if it leads to meeting Ss they are #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@kalysta12 @mindi_r I never do in K, and honestly that are so fine. we never assign any seats- you go where you need #G2Great

StephWardRanger Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Off topic a little, but I just ordered a fantastic book shelf using my bonus $$$ fr @scholasticCDA. Can't wait to set the books up! #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Here we goooooo! #G2Great https://t.co/FjaZQM3ui4

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Q2: #G2Great https://t.co/FLegfqruLU

rc_woods Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Rachel here, Ontario Canada, grade 2 for September after a while in 3, excited for the change, ...sorry I'm late! #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@christine_hertz That's a great idea! Even for Ts who have difficulty creating that space. #g2great

LitLearnAct Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1: Joyful learning is about inspiring the imagination through choice and student centered learning spaces #G2Great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

S must have ownership and Ts can't be afraid to let S touch "their" stuff #G2Great https://t.co/3SnI54mLAP

jdsniadecki Jul 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1: Ss decide the decor, as much as possible. Ss pick seats; Ss display on walls. BOOKS EVERYWHERE to read! #g2great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@christine_hertz I'm in! #joymatters #joyisajourney #G2Great

thedevineone Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@christine_hertz 6th grade. We moved rooms so everything is boxed up. Mutual benefit having them help in that process. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

welcome Don. No such thing as late at #g2great Happy to have you! https://t.co/PSFmaEccvO

donald_gately Jul 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Hi - Don - MS Principal - Long Island #g2great sorry I'm late

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@thedevineone and build in reflection! did it work? #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@thedevineone So great! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 Say NO to time-wasting, unproductive or frustrating. NO opens a door to the much worthier YESes in the name of kids! #G2Great

HelenWilt Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@KHallatWestHigh Hi there! #G2Great https://t.co/Bd0N0T5yKX

jdsniadecki Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: Conferring is a must. Ss will lead if you let them. Observe and listen. #g2great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@jdsniadecki hey there! another friendly face! #G2Great

MrsLedford6Eng Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A1 Allow for student choice even in seating. This creates a high level of student ownership and comfort #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

My kind of classroom Mary Anne! #G2Great https://t.co/5pZnoDmofn

maryannesacco Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1: spend time painting, talking, creating. Leave room for lots of kid watching and reflection. #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#g2great A2: For me, everything boils down to kid watching. Everything I need to know is right there in front of me.

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 #G2Great Balance your anchoring beliefs about learning (it’s a progression, it takes time) with what students are “supposed to know.”

rc_woods Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Last year was by far my toughest year so all this talk about joyful classrooms gets me motivated to have s great start in Sept! #G2Great

apengteach Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: As a writing teacher, allowing students to choose topics and be willing to share upsetting ideas. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@Meli_Smith4 Perfect #G2Great

MittAubin Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 I have included life skills through cross-curricular teaching to give my students what they will need in life. #G2Great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: Must use formative assessment to see what the next steps for that child in that moment are. It's really day by day teaching #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Love it #G2Great https://t.co/yKLcd7TYil

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#g2great A2: For me, everything boils down to kid watching. Everything I need to know is right there in front of me.

drcazsteele Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

That is incredible... Great community! Not so much in my area of TX @mindi_r #G2Great https://t.co/7a6msNNBqI

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#g2great My school has very low mobility. Most kids in my class have known each other since K. I’m the new unknown in that environment.

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A1: Having LOVE and ENTHUSIASM for what you do! #G2Great https://t.co/QS89DoeIxm

jdsniadecki Jul 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@MrazKristine Hi! I miss you! I’ve been running around so much since All Write, but I love it! Thanks for the note. #G2Great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2-2: It's also all about reflection. You have to be willing to change on a dime based on S needs/performance #G2Great

LitLearnAct Jul 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: Grounding our teaching in routines that encourage Ss to take risks and follow their passions #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 #G2Great integrate- u are never teaching 1 thing: read aloud & empathy, math strat& flexibility, int wtg & mindst https://t.co/TG2PuJ096F

StephWardRanger Jul 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: Routine & expectations. Safe & caring environment allows for risks to be taken & learning to take place. #G2Great

PamKou Jul 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: Pam from NJ (late).We need to take the time to observe, listen, think- and do it all again- with thought, intention, and "awe." #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT

If we'd see the impact of our actions/messages from the INSIDE out, we’d be more likely to rethink them #G2Great https://t.co/oq3SQVdDtY

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@mindi_r so important, right? such a diff message then: I ALREADY PUT YOU IN A SEAT THAT YOU WILL NEVER MOVE FROM #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@rc_woods Fresh start for September! That's a great part of teaching. #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@mollienye72 That won’t work completely for me, as the kids keep their supplies in their desks. I don’t have tables or cubbies. #g2great

Jen_Driggers Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Be an active listener and really observe Ss in all areas. Build upon their strengths #G2Great

b_sbouchard Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@mel10597 did this on day 1 at our year round school last week and it was fantastic! #G2Great https://t.co/1lV0icq6Rk

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: I think I may have the Ss design the room this year. A bit tired of coming up with something new; so why not have their input. #g2great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT

The end result may be different for every child and that's ok!!! #G2Great https://t.co/XsTVl6XqrA

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 #G2Great Balance your anchoring beliefs about learning (it’s a progression, it takes time) with what students are “supposed to know.”

KeithEGarvert Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 observe, confer, reserve judgement...and sing! #g2great

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 A2 #G2Great S interest inventories, let Ss sign up for what they want to learn & other Ss teach..

T_HEB Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@mindi_r We eat lunch with our Ss everyday. A terrific opportunity to watch, listen, learn, connect, & model. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT

And a smile is so easy & free - like taking a sunshine pill from both sides! #G2Great https://t.co/l5mFBqxoO5

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I need this!!! also find what we create/plan w/in clsrm sets our tone as Ts. So...don't be foolish & smile#g2great https://t.co/O51hfCt1ut

PamKou Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Asking students what they need from us is another practical and easy way to start! :-) #G2Great

LitLearnAct Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Making sure there is a lot of time for reflection. What worked? What might you change next time? What's the takeaway? #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: listening, observing and rdg blogs/books to help met their needs. Need to be informed and collab to do so. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 I always kept a giant clock in sight to remind me EVERY second is precious! TICK TOCK! TICK TOCK! #G2Great

lauramossa Jul 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2: Pre assessment is key. Discover what they already know and how to make them grow #G2Great

HelenWilt Jul 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 We have to know our kids. Talking with them is the easiest way. #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2: Focus on whole child; Socio-Emotional; it lays the foundation for academic confidence & growth #G2Great https://t.co/rOqAshCUVS

rc_woods Jul 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2: best way I've found is just to carve out tiny moments to actually talk + laugh with the kiddos ... Love small groups for this #G2Great

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Q2 We need help kids feel safe and comfortable but at the same time start building their determination and grit from day 1! #G2Great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Being "mindful" in our teaching practices. Finding ways to teach concepts across the curriculum yet embracing teachable moments.#G2Great

KHallatWestHigh Jul 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2: Confer w/S's on performance on frequent formative assessments on standards based lessons. S's need to know where they stand. #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@rc_woods so true, sometimes it gets lost that we should be enjoying them as people! #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#g2great That getting to know what the kids know will be at top of agenda for me this year, as moving to elementary is HUGE shift.

LitCoach21 Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

#G2Great A2 We need to be clear on our beliefs. It goes beyond literacy and math It's about honoring curiosity and mentoring empowerment

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

off key helps! #g2great https://t.co/nzAv7SMnW6

KeithEGarvert Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 observe, confer, reserve judgement...and sing! #g2great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2: Use your senses (eyes, ears, heart, mind) as data to guide your classroom and your Ss developmment. #G2Great

HelenWilt Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Love it! #G2Great https://t.co/XbAM2FbA77

T_HEB Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@mindi_r We eat lunch with our Ss everyday. A terrific opportunity to watch, listen, learn, connect, & model. #g2great

IdeaShopPD Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

#G2Great A2: Sept I do a reading questionnaire. 25 yes/no ?s. Individual conferences grow from this. No fave author? Tell me more!

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Thank goodness #G2Great https://t.co/aZSTprMkXx

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT
off key helps! #g2great https://t.co/nzAv7SMnW6
- KeithEGarvert Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
  
  A2 observe, confer, reserve judgement...and sing! #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@OrganicLeaderVB Love this so much! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

It’s a testament to Ts to see joyful enthusiasm rises from the Twitter screen on Thurs night in the summer. Makes my heart happy! #G2Great

maryannesacco Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

#G2Great A2: if we watch and listen closely during those first few hectic days, if we slow down, we will notice and learn what they need

mrskochheiser Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2) Teach growth mindset & habits of learning & continue to circle back w/Ss during reading, writing, friend issues 4 connections #G2Great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct @christine_hertz My kids love goal setting and taking tune to reflect on their goals. #G2Great

MittAubin Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@rc_woods @hayhurst3 A wonderful technique! #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Laughter is so important for the brain; it relaxes it. #joymatters #G2Great https://t.co/uocgxGhBSG

rc_woods Jul 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2: best way I've found is just to carve out tiny moments to actually talk + laugh with the kiddos ... Love small groups for this #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@rc_woods Yes! I always hated that “Don’t smile until Christmas” advice. That’s the WORST advice! #g2great

PamKou Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@OrganicLeaderVB Someone once reminded me: always Maslow before Bloom. We are humans first. #G2Great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@LesleyScheele @hayhurst3 I love the word grit! #G2Great

kalysta12 Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2: I have 2 remember 2 be super flexible. Lesson plans r not all powerful! I have to be watching and asking what my students need! #G2Great

rc_woods Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2: also a lot of time on learning skills (kinda like character ed) so that kids truly understand responsibility, initiative etc #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

#G2Great The Positive Classroom:Joy in Schoolhttp://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept08/vol66/num01/Joy-in-School.aspx

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Considering I start grinning in staples a few weeks before Sept. #g2great https://t.co/zw3LBpb0ZX

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@rc_woods Yes! I always hated that “Don’t smile until Christmas” advice. That’s the WORST advice! #g2great

IanGertler Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@jdsniadecki I've been watching the #G2Great tweets... inspiring group of people focused on creating better student experiences (and lives).

mollienye72 Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2: Honor what each individual brings to the table. Use authentic assessments and observations. #G2Great

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@MrsGerbens Exactly - needs to be a balance: what we plan and then what we do because it is simply good for kids at that moment. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@IanGertler @jdsniadecki Join us Ian! #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@LitCoach21 #g2great This is the blog post that currently cooking. What are my core beliefs? What are my non-negotiables as I return to CR.

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#G2Great https://t.co/q44sNuthAC

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2 We don’t let numbers define kids, opting for daily formative assessment & good ol’ fashioned kidwatching! #G2Great

PamKou Jul 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@MrazKristine @rc_woods Relating as "people" is the best part of the job! #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Don't focus too much on what they r supposed 2 know b/c it can drive u crazy. Get that balance as u said. #g2great https://t.co/3j8scTjT1D

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 #G2Great Balance your anchoring beliefs about learning (it’s a progression, it takes time) with what students are “supposed to know.”

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@PamKou Someone told me the same thing and I never forgot it! #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@christine_hertz Staples. The mothership. #g2great

AdriannaKruse Jul 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2 To truly know kids, give them the gifts of play, time and choice, and talk to the them and observe as they do what kids do best #G2Great

drcazsteele Jul 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Can make the difference in the kind of day u have and the relationships u build @DrMaryHoward #G2Great https://t.co/JBP3HhTNmQ

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
And a smile is so easy & free - like taking a sunshine pill from both sides! #G2Great https://t.co/l5mFBqxoO5
- chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT
  
  I need this!!! also find what we create/plan w/in clsrm sets our tone as Ts. So...don't be foolish & smile#g2great https://t.co/O51hfCt1ut

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A level is a range and guide, not a self fulfilling prophecy #G2Great https://t.co/8SlCdpfPJf

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2 We don’t let numbers define kids, opting for daily formative assessment & good ol’ fashioned kidwatching! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Q3: #G2Great https://t.co/lJte6K9s41

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: @MisterMinor "We need 2 create a social, emotional & intellectual energy 2 fail, but get back up" BE REAL, BE VULNERABLE w Ss #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: Growth mindset = OPEN MINDED. We need more of that in the world 2day! Understanding it's about the journey not the destination #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I always wonder where preconceptions @ assigned seats comes from & why we HOLD on to something so silly #G2Great. https://t.co/lNCDo6osl8

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@kalysta12 @mindi_r I never do in K, and honestly that are so fine. we never assign any seats- you go where you need #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT

This is SO important for all teachers to remember. #g2great https://t.co/fc98RMQ10z

PamKou Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@OrganicLeaderVB Someone once reminded me: always Maslow before Bloom. We are humans first. #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Teachers need #joy too. #G2Great 50 Shades of Happy: The New Joy of Coloring https://t.co/O0h9Btk6AQ

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3 #G2Great GM stays with you for LIFE and can really change how you see yourself, how you face setbacks, what you can accomplish.

apengteach Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT

As a teacher of 150+ students, I have to remind myself to get to know each student personally. #G2Great

drcazsteele Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Time is so finite! #G2Great @DrMaryHoward https://t.co/3oHvFORkH2

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 I always kept a giant clock in sight to remind me EVERY second is precious! TICK TOCK! TICK TOCK! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 The more we LOOK for positives (strengths in self/kids) the more it becomes who we/they are. Shift your perspective. #G2Great

HelenWilt Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

You nailed it Pam! Relationships first, learning follows #G2Great https://t.co/PiTitXLaqe

PamKou Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@OrganicLeaderVB Someone once reminded me: always Maslow before Bloom. We are humans first. #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3: Dweck's most recent thinking on Mindset: https://t.co/uRpAMUO6nx #G2Great

pearse_margie Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#g2great A2:Taking time to build a community of learners where communication is fluid & transparency & vulnerability are welcomed & accepted

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@LesleyScheele My colleague @JulieBelhaj reminds me that we are good teachers and we really know what is best for our kids. #G2Great

MrsLedford6Eng Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A2 I try to incorporate many real world experiences into my curriculum as a can.The key word is experience that makes it authentic #G2Great

jen_knake Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Hello everyone! Jen from Cincinnati--first Twitter chat ever. :) #G2Great

kalysta12 Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3: GM = HOPE = Anything is possible!!!! What better message to send to our students? #G2Great

IanGertler Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@LitCoach21 Good #G2Great points, Laurie ... but also this: https://t.co/3PzyLqTkbt

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 #G2Great GM is a “learning stance” not a “proving stance” allows you to be vulnerable. Aim to reflect honestly after hard day

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#g2great A3: I look at each day as a fresh start, an opportunity to be a better teacher than I was the day before.

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

And actually changes the neural pathways in your brain. So COOL! #G2Great https://t.co/QA5UfWaGIt

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 The more we LOOK for positives (strengths in self/kids) the more it becomes who we/they are. Shift your perspective. #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: Growth mindset is essential for building an armor of resilience; it helps them feel safe to fail #G2Great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: It's always about refinement and next steps. You're never there. As a coach, I reflect constantly on what that next step is. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT

It's the ONLY thing once gone we can NEVER buy more so we can’t afford to fritter away even one minute #G2Great https://t.co/j9hQxwaxNq

drcazsteele Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Time is so finite! #G2Great @DrMaryHoward https://t.co/3oHvFORkH2
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
  
  A2 I always kept a giant clock in sight to remind me EVERY second is precious! TICK TOCK! TICK TOCK! #G2Great

apengteach Jul 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: Allow students to see their own progress by keeping early assignments and sharing them later. #G2Great

thedevineone Jul 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 Growth mindset focuses on taking risks, pushing self forward sometimes uncomfortable/unchart. territ. Important to model 4 kids. #G2Great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Choice Words changed my teaching practice with this! #G2Great

mrsbaldonado5 Jul 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: It IS life work #G2Great that's why it's important to have a growth mindset https://t.co/dy92BXcjNn

mrsbaldonado5 May 27 @ 12:43 PM EDT

@christine_hertz @MrazKristine we had GREAT discussions studying your book. Big idea:it's not just school work but life work.We shared a lot

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@jen_knake welcome!!! #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 #G2Great I’m personally working hard at combating my perfectionist tendencies and seeing each day/year as a journey, an opp. to grow.

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT

This. #G2Great #mindsetmatters #joymatters https://t.co/qUR3Rqp1Qd

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: GM can set the stage 4 their lrng & life. Let them feel that making mistakes is good; struggle is good; it's not all abt the #.#g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

I suspect in OURS and THEIRS Christine. #G2Great Whatever seeds we plant continue to grow (for better or worse) https://t.co/yjhG3OZLaZ

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT
And actually changes the neural pathways in your brain. So COOL! #G2Great https://t.co/QA5UfWaGIt
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT
  
  A3 The more we LOOK for positives (strengths in self/kids) the more it becomes who we/they are. Shift your perspective. #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@jen_knake #g2great Welcome! Chats are incredibly fun and inspiring!

apengteach Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Love this! What beautiful ideas. #G2Great https://t.co/2YcGyfr01N

IanGertler Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@LitCoach21 Good #G2Great points, Laurie ... but also this: https://t.co/3PzyLqTkbt

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski @hayhurst3 @Seesaw would be a great platform for this! #G2Great

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Exactly!!! If I hear "he is a level R" 1 more timeI might scream.. he is a kid, he is a reader... he is not a number! #G2Great

mrskochheiser Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3) Ss brainstorm examples of people w/ growth mindset & create personal/class dream teams & write about the teams, traits they see #G2Great

LisaEickholdt Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Lisa from Georgia jumping in late to see some of my favorite peeps. #G2Great

DavisWelcome Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: #G2Great https://t.co/DGsjUVaa6M

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@AdriannaKruse I recommend a great book about the power of play. #joymatters #G2Great https://t.co/QuWhSeMZUc

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Yay! Lisa's here!! #G2Great https://t.co/dsgUJJXUga

LisaEickholdt Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Lisa from Georgia jumping in late to see some of my favorite peeps. #G2Great

rc_woods Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: Friday journal writing, and so great to look back at Sept writing in May/June and notice what's different #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@MrsGerbens @DrMaryHoward Choice words also changed my parenting. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Reminds me of my very 1st meeting with Cody (“I’m a LOW level reader.”) That sticks in my mind EVERY day! #G2Great https://t.co/Carcss7hKy

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Exactly!!! If I hear "he is a level R" 1 more timeI might scream.. he is a kid, he is a reader... he is not a number! #G2Great

IdeaShopPD Jul 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#G2Great A3: Build resilience. Society surrounds us with immediate gratification. Become resilient before stakes get too high.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 Our perceptions have long-term implications. If we BELIEVE every child is capable - they will too! Make it a priority #G2Great

drcazsteele Jul 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3. The collaborative conversations Ss have w Ts during writing workshop #G2Great

IanGertler Jul 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@kalysta12 Agree. In many ways, the role of educators & parents is to help children turn impossible into "I'm possible!" #G2Great #education

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

And again, I go to my fav tool. What's your bad good and great and how do you shift those practices? #G2Great https://t.co/yYmoEbNoUD

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 #G2Great GM is a “learning stance” not a “proving stance” allows you to be vulnerable. Aim to reflect honestly after hard day

apengteach Jul 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@LesleyScheele @DrMaryHoward Also, don't let others opinions change your thoughts on the student. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Completely agree. We have to be cognizant of the impact of our words o those around us! #G2Great https://t.co/0HPLRrkXWn

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Choice Words changed my teaching practice with this! #G2Great

docsheilah Jul 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 As admin, I remind Ts their Ss need TIME, 2 learn & practice -especially during first 6 weeks of school #G2Great https://t.co/LV78BvJgp7

PamKou Jul 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3:Cultivate risktaking,nudge 1another, celebrate process & attempts throughout-& I visibly struggle,try,make/learn from mistakes 2 #G2Great

DavisWelcome Jul 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: #G2Great https://t.co/m7r5SL6lZR

LitCoach21 Jul 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 #G2Great Investing our time in social and emotional growth creates concerned citizens who become compassionate people and leaders

pearse_margie Jul 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#g2great A3: Always include lessons on Neuroplasticity & show Ss how synapses are continuous with hard work & effort https://t.co/lMazrePnuT

rc_woods Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: and of course, the word "yet" which has started to become more prevalent in my room ... "I don't understand this - yet" #G2Great

AdriannaKruse Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@kalysta12 Yes! Hope! What better gift can we give our learners! GM does that. Working on refining my language to promote each day.#G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@OrganicLeaderVB @AdriannaKruse just bought this a few days ago and it came yesterday! #G2Great

HelenWilt Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@jen_knake Omgoodness! Welcome Jen! #g2great https://t.co/umbVXmNXJX

KeithEGarvert Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3 share lots of personal stories #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

go hang out on https://t.co/pN3ItEN7wf if you have not- the research on the site is amazing #G2Great

IdeaShopPD Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#G2Great A3: I ask kids for feedback on my lessons. What worked for you? What didn't? I can take it...;)

Jen_Driggers Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: GM allows us to keep moving forward and keep learning - its a way of life. We all mess up, learn, & keep going #G2Great

lauramossa Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: Providing Ss w/ a safe environment to try, asking questions to support their productive struggle #G2Great

MisterMinor Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

This is awesome, @PamKou! ...so are you! 🙂 #G2Great https://t.co/65aqJSFXFk

PamKou Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@OrganicLeaderVB Someone once reminded me: always Maslow before Bloom. We are humans first. #G2Great

IanGertler Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 @jdsniadecki Thanks, Jenn ... very encouraging to hear the positivity of the #G2Great community! https://t.co/JVaNmSxNgy

apengteach Jul 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Interesting quote that adds to our discussion #G2Great https://t.co/KnD8O2eIB2

edutopia Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

7 inspiring videos that prove mistakes are a part of the learning process: https://t.co/ilX7ugxvtT. #growthmindset https://t.co/zRDjs2XFhs

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT

also, i try to learn new things in life too. it is helpful to find ways to be a true novice again in terms of empathy #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT

YES Heather! Once our minds are closed we can miss immense possibilities that reside in EVERY child! #G2Great https://t.co/1rRupSiFgD

apengteach Jul 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@LesleyScheele @DrMaryHoward Also, don't let others opinions change your thoughts on the student. #G2Great

DavisWelcome Jul 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3: #G2great https://t.co/XNEKac50Mc

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3 This mindset can change the course of their lives. My kids talk about astronauts, we go and research them. "I can do this" #G2Great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT

"Yet" That's a powerful word to add on! #G2Great https://t.co/oYqqt6EAKd

rc_woods Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: and of course, the word "yet" which has started to become more prevalent in my room ... "I don't understand this - yet" #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3: Design Thinking is a great way to cultivate growth mindset in Tt and Ss. #G2Great

mrsbaldonado5 Jul 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Yes! And follow @joboaler #mathtalk #G2Great https://t.co/jjQZ8ctGDW

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

go hang out on https://t.co/pN3ItEN7wf if you have not- the research on the site is amazing #G2Great

thedevineone Jul 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@IdeaShopPD Yes, and they are honest. They'll tell u the truth whether u want to hear it or not. :) #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Example: recently Kristi gave me a sourdough starter named Gurgle Jr. and I'm working on baking. #G2Great https://t.co/h1SQqJYfJy

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT

also, i try to learn new things in life too. it is helpful to find ways to be a true novice again in terms of empathy #G2Great

IanGertler Jul 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@apengteach Thank you, Heather ... I agree! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Great point Rachel! #G2Great https://t.co/6Qgkb8icw4

rc_woods Jul 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @LesleyScheele imagine if we had to classify ourselves as adults in this way - I'm a low level cook, low level at yoga...

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A3 Use what kids CAN DO as a stepping stone to what they can’t do YET – always w/an eye on POSSIBILITIES! #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A3: #G2Great https://t.co/OFDFw8dmm4

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT

#G2Great https://t.co/zHEPjSFelB

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@christine_hertz gurgle says "hi" #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@suzrolander & my #G2Great fam have reminded me so much of the power of that word! https://t.co/UAzMBIT82t

rc_woods Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: and of course, the word "yet" which has started to become more prevalent in my room ... "I don't understand this - yet" #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@MrazKristine Thanks! Never heard of it. #g2great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A3 My little guy said, "I was on the baseball field and worried but I used self-talk and I got myself through it." #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT

#G2Great Design Thinking For Educators https://t.co/hRg6IagJNN

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

For those of you new to #G2Great it’s always this fast paced. I pause a few times in the chat just to soak in the wonder of dedicated Ts!

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4: @christine_hertz @MrazKristine the ones you lay out in ur book! Add willingness 2 listen, be vulnerable, not always be right #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Q4: #G2Great https://t.co/jd0IRoUkpn

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

This is exactly why we do it!!! So powerful! #G2Great https://t.co/QdvtQLzYZy

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A3 My little guy said, "I was on the baseball field and worried but I used self-talk and I got myself through it." #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Question 4! #G2Great https://t.co/nbXLuHfDpn

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Q4: #G2Great https://t.co/jd0IRoUkpn

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@LisaEickholdt Yes! #g2great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

side point: growth MS isn't just about effort says dweck, its about STRATEGY + BELIEF #G2Great

mrskochheiser Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A3) We also set "growth mindset" goals when we are doing goal setting (not I want all As); I will persevere during reading/math #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 We name five: optimism, persistence, resilience, flexibility and empathy. Each takes time and strategies to develop. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Great advice! Slow down. Pay attention. Be curious. Be inspired! #G2Great https://t.co/5WCgKZSqgB

maryannesacco Jul 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT

#G2Great A2: if we watch and listen closely during those first few hectic days, if we slow down, we will notice and learn what they need

MrsMcNeely1st Jul 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#G2great questions provide just the right food for thought. Thanks all! https://t.co/f9ofFvHWEc

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Q2: #G2Great https://t.co/FLegfqruLU

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT

VERY important side point. #G2Great https://t.co/xQgoxTmq4Y

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

side point: growth MS isn't just about effort says dweck, its about STRATEGY + BELIEF #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 Perseverance has served me well in my life. LIVE in a spirit of determination, positivity & celebration for self & kids! #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 #G2Great FInd myself emphasizing empathy/compassion more than ever- it comes up in all we do https://t.co/Z7pb1dCESj

PamKou Jul 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@MrazKristine Walking the walk always-& not for show, they would see right through that.Ss inspire me 2 live a better life each day #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @apengteach @LesleyScheele #G2Great https://t.co/898zANeYij

LitLearnAct Jul 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4: Being a self-advocate, resourceful and kind #G2Great

angie_debertin Jul 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Angie joining late from NB, Canada. Excited to jump into the chat about Mindset! #G2Great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: Stamina, Flexibility, Perseverance. We should model these and allow S time to talk it out and then revise thinking #G2Great

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A3:Trying and if your first strategy doesn't work, not giving up but believing in the power of YET #G2Great https://t.co/yd5qhdw9b9

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@jdolci @AdriannaKruse You're going to love it! It's changed the way I live and work:) #playmatters #G2Great

IdeaShopPD Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#G2Great A4: Listen. And not just to know when to talk. Our rule is your hand is down when somebody is speaking. Not flagging down a taxi.

LitLearnAct Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Love that! A sense of resourcefulness. #G2Great https://t.co/cC8wTkQJw4

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

side point: growth MS isn't just about effort says dweck, its about STRATEGY + BELIEF #G2Great

DavisWelcome Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: That it's okay to make mistakes. #G2great https://t.co/25LgKtgZ7R

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: #g2great I'm spending a lot of time every year rekindling that sense of opt. and risk taking that kids (sometimes) lose in school.

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: We are going to have kids goal set with us the first week of school. Figure out what they want and how they can get there! #G2Great

pearse_margie Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#g2great A3: Think aloud how we turn around a failure into a positive learning experience.Ss need to know what that looks like & sounds like

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: perseverance, finding joy, not being afraid to ask questions or take risks,...#g2great

kalysta12 Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: Hard to choose just one from the book! With all the news lately, I have to say that empathy is most important, though. #G2Great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 @PadPride took on the work from @MrazKristine & @christine_hertz. Taking time to teach the stances well and reflect. #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I’m going to remember this. It’s a great image! #g2great https://t.co/QN11a6Mg2J

IdeaShopPD Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#G2Great A4: Listen. And not just to know when to talk. Our rule is your hand is down when somebody is speaking. Not flagging down a taxi.

DavisWelcome Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: Take risks. #G2great https://t.co/gS6oKMXtl8

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#G2Great Helicopter parents and teachers, back off. Even teenagers need time to learn through play. https://t.co/BHjr9MXpkd via @TIMEIdeas

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

And it was such an amazing book! Loved it!! #G2Great https://t.co/VL5KOsSAxm

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 We name five: optimism, persistence, resilience, flexibility and empathy. Each takes time and strategies to develop. #G2Great

apengteach Jul 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: Recognizing the good, the positive. I always let my students know that they are the one of my favorites of my job. #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4 It’s not about teaching MORE, it’s about teaching DIFFERENTLY. Inc. in read alouds, minilessons, shares. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4 Positive self talk is an important way to build stances. Be kind to yourself first. Lean into optimistic & flexible Love it! #G2Great

mollienye72 Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: after reading Purposeful Play, I committed to using Empathy for our one word focus this year. MfL has solidified that thought. #G2Great

thedevineone Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4 Risk taking, stepping out of comfort zone, being comfortable with one another to be our true selves without fear of judgment. #G2Great

DavisWelcome Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: #G2great https://t.co/ajnxXnv3Kn

KeithEGarvert Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4 how can you solve that problem? What do you need? #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@christine_hertz This is one of the things I’m looking forward 2 in 3rd. They’re not as jaded as 7th graders become. #g2great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@LisaEickholdt It was a moment that brought me to tears. #G2Great

mrskochheiser Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4) I like to share this image of the iceberg, and give real-life examples of people who exemplify each #G2Great https://t.co/kaxBg8K8ia

lauramossa Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: As a reading specialist, flexibility is SO impt. If a strategy doesn't work, try another...then try another #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

We’re thrilled you’re here Ian. #G2Great is every Thurs 8:30 & it's always inspiring! Hope you come again https://t.co/mQs0OaSssU

IanGertler Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@jdsniadecki I've been watching the #G2Great tweets... inspiring group of people focused on creating better student experiences (and lives).

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

a4: self-awareness, kindness, awareness of world/space around you, being able to make decisions, #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 Engaging collaborations are KEY. Teaching kids to interact purposefully & supportively w/others is a LIFE SKILL! #G2Great

MrsLedford6Eng Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

I really like this idea! Do you do this for every lesson?@ideashopPD? #G2Great https://t.co/G3uL4gjSzJ

IdeaShopPD Jul 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#G2Great A3: I ask kids for feedback on my lessons. What worked for you? What didn't? I can take it...;)

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

And there is no script in the world that can tell you what that in the moment need will be #G2Great https://t.co/bQOIvW1sVs

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@MrsGerbens Exactly - needs to be a balance: what we plan and then what we do because it is simply good for kids at that moment. #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@pearse_margie #g2great Yes! We have to let students see us make mistakes and acknowledge when things don’t go according to plan. So impt!

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Right. Like the argument about rigor. It doesn't mean make it harder, just deeper. #G2Great https://t.co/DkBRmlZvuV

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4 It’s not about teaching MORE, it’s about teaching DIFFERENTLY. Inc. in read alouds, minilessons, shares. #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome love all these quotes! #G2Great

dubioseducator Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Will take some time to read tweets. Out w/family in Malibu. #grateful #G2Great https://t.co/G48ef47rgH This has me thinking in 2days world

AdriannaKruse Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 Flexibility and empathy are so important and apply to so many situations in kindergarten and all aspects of life #G2Great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@christine_hertz Couldn't agree more, there are so many great texts that support the 5 stances you outline. #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

we also use the same format (inquiry leading to self talk and reflect/goal set, etc) for words like compassion and compromise #G2Great

LitCoach21 Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 #G2Great When I taught 5th grade I spent time on empathy and risk taking. Helping them get ready for MS

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#G2Great A4. Habits of Successhttp://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/apr12/vol69/num07/Habits-of-Success.aspx

drcazsteele Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4. GRIT! #G2Great

Jen_Driggers Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4: All of them from the book are so imp. I tend to spend more time on empathy - spreading kindness. Role playing & read alouds #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4: check out, add to and use this padlet for resources: https://t.co/ZWI6GqAL9u #G2Great

HelenWilt Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

You have to start to get anywhere. #G2Great https://t.co/B58gqoQwtT

jen_knake Jul 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4 Try to get my S to be able to laugh at themselves-not take things so seriously so they can take more risks in their learning #G2Great

PamKou Jul 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4:kindness, curiosity,?asking, sense of humor, flexibility, willingness to truly consider other perspectives, reflective thinking, #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@christine_hertz As I’ve been building my new CR library, I’m reading pic books with that lens. Which ones to use when? It’s fun! #g2great

LisaEickholdt Jul 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT

4: Perseverance is one of the most important. Let kids take 30 minutes to do something you could do in 2 minutes. #G2Great

pearse_margie Jul 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#g2great A4. Love this image too! https://t.co/uz6SZZpsLl

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4: So many. I think the biggest one is resilience and grit. If they know how to bounce back, they will achieve their dreams #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT

we also talk about DEGREES. like you can be too persistent... #G2Great

mrsbaldonado5 Jul 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4:&LOVE idea from book where you can put on a postit when a stance occurs & start adding to a chart/board #G2Great https://t.co/IhEEuhYiLS

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4 It’s not about teaching MORE, it’s about teaching DIFFERENTLY. Inc. in read alouds, minilessons, shares. #G2Great

pattyvreilly Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4: Being reflective and resourceful and having stamina and perseverance matter. Empathy and kindness too. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#G2Great https://t.co/LSghGew3Qq

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4 MODEL: Look inward to see possibilities kids bring to the learning table. Embrace an optimistic inner lens of possibilities! #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @apengteach @LesleyScheele @2TLMShine I knew there's a reason I gravitated to her tweet' #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@christine_hertz It breaks my heart when Ss don't know what to do or can't figure things out. Have young Ss who r used 2 being told.#g2great

docsheilah Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4. A good habit 4 students -building confidence in asking questions & seeking answers - independently & collaboratively #G2Great

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4:There r so many it's hard 2narrow down to MOST important.Ts need to know their Ss & decide accordingly #G2Great https://t.co/xsehZzrZpl

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

For little ones and big ones. I swear I can’t survive a day w/o it! #G2Great https://t.co/XW9cYzUDLe

drcazsteele Jul 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Can make the difference in the kind of day u have and the relationships u build @DrMaryHoward #G2Great https://t.co/JBP3HhTNmQ
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
  
  And a smile is so easy & free - like taking a sunshine pill from both sides! #G2Great https://t.co/l5mFBqxoO5
  
  chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT
  
  I need this!!! also find what we create/plan w/in clsrm sets our tone as Ts. So...don't be foolish & smile#g2great https://t.co/O51hfCt1ut

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

This is one I taught to my son very early. Love yourself and see the best you everyday! #G2Great https://t.co/1KVVQma5qp

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4 Positive self talk is an important way to build stances. Be kind to yourself first. Lean into optimistic & flexible Love it! #G2Great

kalysta12 Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@LisaEickholdt This is definitely hard! Trying to remember: "go slow to go fast" and "don't do anything a student could do" #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@rc_woods Such a shift for teachers! I was there! #G2Great

mrsbaldonado5 Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4: can't pick just one. 😁 When each comes up use the teachable moment.#G2Great https://t.co/IhEEuhYiLS

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4 It’s not about teaching MORE, it’s about teaching DIFFERENTLY. Inc. in read alouds, minilessons, shares. #G2Great

IanGertler Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @jdsniadecki Thank you, Dr. Howard. I'll be back! :-) #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@OrganicLeaderVB @AdriannaKruse Sweet! Going to move it up the pile! #G2Great

mrsbaldonado5 Jul 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4: can't pick just one. 😁 When each comes up use the teachable moment.#G2Great https://t.co/w711SAlVwI

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 We name five: optimism, persistence, resilience, flexibility and empathy. Each takes time and strategies to develop. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q5: #G2Great https://t.co/zfnXDaS4HY

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5:We must bring our amazingly messy selves thru doors of our classrooms Model how 2 wade thru the muck & love ourselves bc of it #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT

She’s as wonderful as you are Justin. Lesley is teaching poetry in motion! #G2Great https://t.co/1vZXH1pnNv

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @apengteach @LesleyScheele @2TLMShine I knew there's a reason I gravitated to her tweet' #G2Great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5: You've got to model this. Kids need to see before they can do #G2Great

Jen_Driggers Jul 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@MrazKristine I may need to do this with my little one at home who's TOO persistent! #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5 #G2Great Great article on self talk. Bookmark and rd later: https://t.co/Zknpu3sP8G

angie_debertin Jul 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4 Perseverance and resiliency are essential for Ss to learn. Their own experience/story develops these skills for life. #g2great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Kristin Neff wrote a great book on self-comp & talks about self-kindness & understanding that we’re https://t.co/YInw3eRt7H #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Every time we value their stories we are genuine & so our Ss will do the same. https://t.co/UJS4RBPEY2 #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Make good book choices that reflect Sts’ lives AND the lives of others. Look beyond your reality to see theirs! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Every time we value their stories we are genuine & so our Ss will do the same. https://t.co/FDB0fF3ZHD #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

My hero & he's so dedicated to living and breathing this quote! #G2Great https://t.co/ZtRAcRPuj0

jdolci Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: @MisterMinor "We need 2 create a social, emotional & intellectual energy 2 fail, but get back up" BE REAL, BE VULNERABLE w Ss #G2Great

apengteach Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 I love telling stories from my life in the classroom. A struggle or a new understanding. #G2Great

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A4: As a Reading Specialist, I find great power in using read alouds to foster discussions and build themes around this topic #G2Great

thedevineone Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Model, model, model. Need to make time for storytelling. They love it. #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5: A workshop for Tt would be powerful; have them work collaboratively to design their own stories and share #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

I swear I think we must be related. That’s my favorite color - JOY! #G2Great https://t.co/uJJPxL1QrF

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Teachers need #joy too. #G2Great 50 Shades of Happy: The New Joy of Coloring https://t.co/O0h9Btk6AQ

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#g2great a collection of articles on power of storytelling https://t.co/6TpH9LSEWh

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@MrazKristine So far from this chat I gather you read ALOT and make sourdough bread. #g2great Sourdough seems to be a theme.

KHallatWestHigh Jul 21 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A3: Foster an environment based on mutual respect. Encourage S's to take risks. Celebrate every S's success. Be patient for growth. #G2Great

KeithEGarvert Jul 21 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5 Teach the power of forgiveness in yourself and others. #G2Great

mrskochheiser Jul 21 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5) We talk about how it looks & sounds; I share this prezi & it has lots of examples of growth mindset https://t.co/cOoDpGPMMr #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@chrisp16 this is very very accurate. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Great resource friends #G2Great @jdolci https://t.co/WWCvFPgpis

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4: check out, add to and use this padlet for resources: https://t.co/ZWI6GqAL9u #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5 Writing/reading/math shares are PERFECT for sharing stories of overcoming setbacks. #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5: Storytelling is comfort for our learning environment; it meets Ss needs too #G2Great https://t.co/a4fcIFjKfV

pearse_margie Jul 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#g2great A5: Talk about "spiraling upward" & how to stop the negative talk as soon as it starts so spiraling downward doesn't happen

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 #G2Great A3 Honestly sharing my mistakes! Also like @PaulSolarz idea of Marble Theory of Intell.- we are all smart in diff ways

jen_knake Jul 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Making time to truly listen to their stories gives them validation #G2Great

LitLearnAct Jul 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q5: Writing workshop is such an amazing place for storytelling. Encouraging narrative fiction writing and memoir #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5: self-talk is crucial. try to get them to self-reg as much as possible. it will build their confidence & self-expression #g2great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@jdolci @AdriannaKruse Good! Let me know what you think when you read it:) #playmatters #G2Great

PamKou Jul 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5: Books & read aloud,daily AM meetings & we all need some explicit instruction, modeling, and scaffolded practice too. #G2Great

StephWardRanger Jul 21 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5: I tell them about my struggles & experiences I didn't enjoy. They see I'm human just like them. #G2Great

LitLearnAct Jul 21 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Love these! #G2Great https://t.co/ybkVM1YEj6

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5 Writing/reading/math shares are PERFECT for sharing stories of overcoming setbacks. #G2Great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5 Be a listener, Ss trust us and have so much to share. Take time to stop and listen. They tell stories and Ts show investment. #G2Great

kalysta12 Jul 21 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5: I think if we really watch students, we'll see great examples of the stances to highlight. #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Model and practice my own self talk. No more "I can't draw" instead "This is hard, but I have done hard things before" #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:10 PM EDT

This. #G2Great https://t.co/WiA9Pi9WV9

KHallatWestHigh Jul 21 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A4: #G2Great https://t.co/eVLbzQgwbS

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@OrganicLeaderVB @AdriannaKruse definitely will! #G2Great

mrskochheiser Jul 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5) During read aloud, talk about how characters are using habits and growth mindset to overcome problems #G2Great

LitLearnAct Jul 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5: Having a dress up bin so Ss can create plays. Helps them bring their stories to life. My 5th graders love it! #G2Great

kalysta12 Jul 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5: Also love all the examples in the book of coaching students, asking questions, then discussion about it after. #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@MrazKristine I’m terrified of drawing on anchor charts. I’ll practice my self-talk! I’m serious here! #g2great

SeanDesarbo Jul 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Never give up on them! #G2Great

mollienye72 Jul 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5: try to learn something new as an adult. Helps to bring back those feelings of not being proficient. Share your experience. #G2Great

IdeaShopPD Jul 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#G2Great A5: 'Edgy' picture books. For grade 4+ The Red Tree (Shaun Tan) opens up convo about depression. Vicarious experiences.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Nope I just have a VERY good memory my friend! #G2Great https://t.co/oU4OqUdO5p

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward You may be a little too kind to me! :)

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Always wanted to so story corp for the school. like that idea where the Ss interview to get story. #g2great Stories tell it all. Lost art.

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@mindi_r @MrazKristine Model that for your students! Really powerful! #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@StephWardRanger Yes! it's all about bringing our authentic self into our classrooms. #G2Great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@MrazKristine Your book changed this for me. You should see my Sneetches but I "try my best". #yikes #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A5 Demonstrate YOUR messy journey to learning & celebrate theirs. Let go of perfection from both sides. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#G2Great https://t.co/Y6JOdRMi88

IanGertler Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @jdsniadecki As a proud father of two, I can say the same about the #G2Great community.

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

for those talking about Stuart brown's amazing bk Play, here is his ted talk: #G2Great https://t.co/XmdEp6a30h

pattyvreilly Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A5:Used storytelling circles in my classroom often-tool for building community, dealing with challenges. At end, had tellabrations #G2great

maryannesacco Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Powerful and genuine #G2Great https://t.co/92RMqnrHE5

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Model and practice my own self talk. No more "I can't draw" instead "This is hard, but I have done hard things before" #G2Great

PaulSolarz Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

So powerful for kids that we model growth mindset! We're not perfect! Lots of room for growth! #g2great #LearnLAP https://t.co/DkADJqcLdl

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 #G2Great A3 Honestly sharing my mistakes! Also like @PaulSolarz idea of Marble Theory of Intell.- we are all smart in diff ways

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#G2Great Why You Need To Use Storytelling For Learning https://t.co/eDsZqL6oA6

pearse_margie Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#g2great A5: Creating that safe environment where risks are welcome and failing is to be expected if learning is real.

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@KeithEGarvert @DrMaryHoward Can we teach the rest of the world this too? #G2Great

AdriannaKruse Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A5Read aloud and WW are perfect for this, but also making a point throughout the day to talk as a community and point out examples #g2great

drcazsteele Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Real LISTENING is a skill and builds caring, trusting Relationships..Makes stories mean more! @MrsGerbens #G2Great https://t.co/aLWxX913re

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5 Be a listener, Ss trust us and have so much to share. Take time to stop and listen. They tell stories and Ts show investment. #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 A5 Model! Show Ss how it looks & sounds! Give them a chance to practice! #G2Great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@SeanDesarbo Oh hello! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q6: #G2Great https://t.co/PpoXnQGGd3

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A6: Reflection shines a mirror at us We have 2 embrace what we c, be willing 2 improve & keep on chugging #G2Great https://t.co/TqIa1hc5tF

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @LesleyScheele She definitely does & I imagine your a beautiful soul! #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#joymatters #joyisachoice #joyisajourney #G2Great https://t.co/O9ziNqb8RO

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT
I swear I think we must be related. That’s my favorite color - JOY! #G2Great https://t.co/uJJPxL1QrF
- OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
  
  Teachers need #joy too. #G2Great 50 Shades of Happy: The New Joy of Coloring https://t.co/O0h9Btk6AQ

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Every #G2Great tweet flashing by is all about deep respect, love & appreciation for children. I wish that kind of teacher for EVERY child!

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@jdolci So true! Love how you phrased this! #G2Great

svoegele11 Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A5- By being transparent and genuine. letting students know you too struggle at times #G2Great

lauramossa Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

❤️! Books can be the best companion to make you realize you're not alone #G2Great https://t.co/D2noGug4Bo

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Make good book choices that reflect Sts’ lives AND the lives of others. Look beyond your reality to see theirs! #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Out on the porch and the bugs are loving the screen. #g2great

teachkate Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#G2Great Hi all skidding in here at the end but wanted to say hi and give hi fives

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#g2great Reflection is continuous. Though I don’t always write my thoughts down, I am constantly thinking about what I can learn from exp.

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Absolutely. Modeling is key #G2Great #LearnLap #launchbook https://t.co/Gqhc9mCJPu

PaulSolarz Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT
So powerful for kids that we model growth mindset! We're not perfect! Lots of room for growth! #g2great #LearnLAP https://t.co/DkADJqcLdl
- MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT
  
  @hayhurst3 #G2Great A3 Honestly sharing my mistakes! Also like @PaulSolarz idea of Marble Theory of Intell.- we are all smart in diff ways

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6 I journal reflection helps me monitor what's important to Ss to consider their feelings about learning. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6 Self-reflection is my professional looking glass. It lets me see the world through THEIR eyes! #G2Great

LitCoach21 Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#G2Great Understanding the anthropology behind play was a game changer for me and our district #grateful https://t.co/ewKX8uHvSm

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

for those talking about Stuart brown's amazing bk Play, here is his ted talk: #G2Great https://t.co/XmdEp6a30h

apengteach Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward I love following you as your tweets are positive and joyful. #G2Great

LitLearnAct Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6: Twitter, blogging, teacher study groups. All have helped me reflect on my teaching. So powerful! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski @PaulSolarz That's right failure and risk go hand in hand it has to be ok to try fail and learn from it. #G2Great

AdriannaKruse Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@MrazKristine Funny that you mention drawing. Always an opportunity for me to model giving a go self-talk and "beautiful oops." #g2great

PamKou Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I try to give each S the experience I would hope my own children have- each student is the light, joy, & center of someone's world #g2great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@pearse_margie Welcome! #G2Great

apengteach Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I absolutely agree. Allows me to see other teachers thinking like me. #G2Great https://t.co/iLG01NJuVf

LitLearnAct Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6: Twitter, blogging, teacher study groups. All have helped me reflect on my teaching. So powerful! #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6: reflecting on my rdg this summer. helping me return to my beliefs when I started tchng. Somehow lost track. #g2great

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Perfect! Too often kids hear the favorite books of middle aged white women. We need to make choices will all in mind. #G2great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#g2great My goal this year is to take a few minutes at the end of the day to jot thoughts in a notebook, to really capture my day.Then blog!

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6: Finding like-minded colleagues to connect with (in person or via twitter) & writing have been huge for me. #G2Great

docsheilah Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

And #learningisjoyful #G2Great 😊 https://t.co/uF8xJ7HbFo

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT
#joymatters #joyisachoice #joyisajourney #G2Great https://t.co/O9ziNqb8RO
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT
  
  I swear I think we must be related. That’s my favorite color - JOY! #G2Great https://t.co/uJJPxL1QrF
  
  OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
  
  Teachers need #joy too. #G2Great 50 Shades of Happy: The New Joy of Coloring https://t.co/O0h9Btk6AQ

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@LesleyScheele @g2great isn't that so true with all humans? We must show our true selves #G2Great

teachkate Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6: For me it's about turning the way I am too hard on myself into a list of dreams for my work. #G2Great

pattyvreilly Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A5: Self talk is great tool for building self-efficacy. For some Ss, it is orally to self, others, in writing or drawing works too. #G2Great

LitLearnAct Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6: Self-reflection with my colleagues is so important too. Not teaching in isolation. Not reflecting in isolation. #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@Meli_Smith4 @DrMaryHoward We sure are! Please visit the hashtag #joymatters to see the journey! You're welcome to join! #G2Great

jen_knake Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 I am constantly reflecting on my teaching-I keep a notebook of how I will do things differently next time etc. reflection=growth #G2Great

thedevineone Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 Reflection forces me to grow, not just accept lesson and move on. Expands my thinking to focus on 'the next time,' #G2Great

mrskochheiser Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6) I realized I had a fixed mindset as a student focused on grades& used to be that way as T;now work hard on growth mindset goals #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A6 Reflection has become second nature. It lets me see my teaching from the inside out to change WHAT IS to WHAT IF. #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@chrisp16 It happens to all of us, especially when a district establishes initiatives & we feel we HAVE to go along. #g2great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@christine_hertz i thank the day we met, for many reasons, but one of them is that you help me grow every day #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

So true. #G2Great #joymatters https://t.co/kIwhrIlkrg

docsheilah Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT
And #learningisjoyful #G2Great 😊 https://t.co/uF8xJ7HbFo
- OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT
  
  #joymatters #joyisachoice #joyisajourney #G2Great https://t.co/O9ziNqb8RO
  
  DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT
  
  I swear I think we must be related. That’s my favorite color - JOY! #G2Great https://t.co/uJJPxL1QrF
  
  OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
  
  Teachers need #joy too. #G2Great 50 Shades of Happy: The New Joy of Coloring https://t.co/O0h9Btk6AQ

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski TY it's from the heart & is the way we need to live our entire lives with whoever we meet. #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@teachkate interesting! like making it into a to do list? a what's next list? #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A6: reflection helps you focus on a smaller slice rather than the big picture. You are able to narrow to the nitty-gritty. #g2great

mollienye72 Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A6: these Thursday night chats have provided many reflective opportunities for me. Thank you all for challenging my thinking! #G2Great

drcazsteele Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A6. Listening 2 Ts reflect about their own teaching after videotaping a lesson! Makes ur classroom come to life 4 u! Amazing #G2Great

Jen_Driggers Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A6: I'm always reflecting but my goal is to write down my reflections in a notebook and refer back - learn & grow #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@teachkate #g2great I’m a horrible perfectionist. I never feel I’m good enough. That has kept me from reaching for some of my dreams.

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@teachkate KATE. this makes me happy #G2Great (not the hard on yourself part- your presence)

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I just made a column #G2Great https://t.co/7xZVPLSyDb

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@Meli_Smith4 @DrMaryHoward We sure are! Please visit the hashtag #joymatters to see the journey! You're welcome to join! #G2Great

pearse_margie Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#g2great A6: I would always come in very early and sit in each Ss desk and reflect & pray that they would each have a peaceful, joyful day

LitCoach21 Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 #G2Great As the coach I run New Teacher Academy & emphasize reflective writing on practices Rewarding to hear from new Ts on how it helps

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@MrazKristine getting all teary eyed here. but seriously- so grateful for the support & the pushes! #G2Great

HelenWilt Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 Reflection makes you look at yourself with a different eye. What went right? What didn't? I blog & talk w/ peers to reflect #G2Great

IdeaShopPD Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#G2Great I give workshops for colleagues. Knowing I'll be sharing what comes out of my room keeps me in a reflective stance.

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@teachkate I like that. I am very hard on myself so I may try to view it as such. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@MrazKristine @teachkate I find that to be a never ending slippery slope so we just keep working on it! #G2Great

pattyvreilly Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6: Reflection is crucial to me/my growth. I use various reflection activities including writing own "this I believe" statements. #G2Great

PamKou Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6: Reflection helped me to become more "consciously competent"- which helped me make more thoughtful & effective instrl decisions #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@Jena_Sherry We’ll see if I can really do it. I never have before, but I see this year as a TRUE fresh start. #g2great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

more to read when we are done here: A6 #G2Great ppl who reflect do better next time: https://t.co/mi7Dxx18Vz

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

So true! We must recognize & provide multiple outlets for reflection. #G2Great https://t.co/JlQFDZT6Br

pattyvreilly Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A5: Self talk is great tool for building self-efficacy. For some Ss, it is orally to self, others, in writing or drawing works too. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

That’s beautiful Margie! #G2Great https://t.co/GiW4ExXnOk

pearse_margie Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#g2great A6: I would always come in very early and sit in each Ss desk and reflect & pray that they would each have a peaceful, joyful day

kalysta12 Jul 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@teachkate Yes! I can turn frustration/helpless feeling 2 a constructive to do list 2 improve.Turns bad days into inspiring days. #G2Great

LitCoach21 Jul 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Love that analogy! #G2Great

MrMcNeely1st Jul 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q5: #G2Great We chant & encourage in PBIS sys. ATTITUDE: My brain can grow if I try, try, again (double thumbs up motion)! #fonzy

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@mindi_r @teachkate Are we related? #g2great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

What a great list! #G2Great https://t.co/cLLYg7v8eN

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4:There r so many it's hard 2narrow down to MOST important.Ts need to know their Ss & decide accordingly #G2Great https://t.co/xsehZzrZpl

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 A6 reflection & teaching like that old song "Love & Marriage" can't have 1 w/o the other! Like breathing.. Must reflect #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

when asked what he does when he has a hard writing day, @StephenKing said "wait till tomorrow" #G2Great

HelenWilt Jul 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@teachkate #g2great https://t.co/duXfbmYPkA

PamKou Jul 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward and HOW ELSE - even in the moments that went well- there's always other approaches we can consider #G2Great

lauramossa Jul 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A #PLN like #G2Great has been so crucial 2 my professional growth as an educator. Thank you! https://t.co/zKzpZ3fpa1

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6: Finding like-minded colleagues to connect with (in person or via twitter) & writing have been huge for me. #G2Great

KHallatWestHigh Jul 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A6: Fostering new professional contacts. Educational reading w/colleagues. Reading blogs & following my new interest in blogging. #G2Great

teachkate Jul 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A6: The people you surround yourself with are your mirrors: choose the ones who reflect back positive ways to grow. #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I agree. W/out connecting w/ @hayhurst3 I don't know where I would be as a teacher/professional. #g2great https://t.co/LS5sThAjQa

mollienye72 Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A6: these Thursday night chats have provided many reflective opportunities for me. Thank you all for challenging my thinking! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@PamKou Absolutely. Reflection isn’t a dead end street but a wide angle view of the possibilities that abound #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Kalysta (the most motivated/reflective first year teacher ever) #G2Great https://t.co/d9xJnoqaqw

kalysta12 Jul 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@teachkate Yes! I can turn frustration/helpless feeling 2 a constructive to do list 2 improve.Turns bad days into inspiring days. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6 Reading Recovery Behind the glass was POWERFUL. Video your teaching to share through supportive dialogue #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#G2Great https://t.co/4PW1KSylUJ

HelenWilt Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

♡♡♡ #g2great https://t.co/8KngasWgR9

pearse_margie Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#g2great A6: I would always come in very early and sit in each Ss desk and reflect & pray that they would each have a peaceful, joyful day

AdriannaKruse Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6 I have been reflecting on the weaving in more time in the beginning for GM, emotion and stances in the first few weeks of school #G2Great

kalysta12 Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6: Reflection helps me take the blame off things out of my control, and focus on what *I* can do. #G2Great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6 Reflecting that each day is unique and sometimes the simplicity of school is all our Ss have in their hectic lives. #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski @hayhurst3 Now I am humming that song. Thx. #g2great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6: It's helped me identify areas of need and explore where I want to go next. There is always somewhere to go #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@christine_hertz Voxer has been an amazing tool for my reflecting about teaching! Grateful for all my Voxer pals! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

You must have an amazing daughter! #G2Great https://t.co/1WqkBebANp

pearse_margie Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Thank you! My daughter got so used to me doing this, one morning she stopped in to make sure I got to everyone. Funny, right!

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6:Ts create a reflection practice that is not cumbersome, yet allows them to think deeply on their work with Ss and colleagues #G2Great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6-2: I want to blog this year to aid in my reflection #G2Great

cherjaret Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#G2GREAT A6 I try to reflect on how I use mindset stances so I can share stories with my students i.e when working out i need persistence!

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski Oh gosh. Another new territory for me. #optimism. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Q7:: #G2Great https://t.co/sGXdNeCsXz

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A7: It shouldn't be an either/or scenario. Every decision must have Ss at the center! If that is our core belief, we can't go wrong #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#g2great You can all help keep me honest with my reflections by reading my blog. :-) https://t.co/QZ3FkmK9xR

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@MrazKristine Think I read this one. Did you read the one abt how Twitter/FB quick blasts of info is bad for us? #g2great What do they know?

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A6: This. #G2Great https://t.co/o3Yjxnr5rl

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@christine_hertz OMG.... Life. Changing! You will love it!! #G2Great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A7: S must have extended time to independently read and write. There is no substitute and it HAS to happen. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I’m framing this quote! #G2Great https://t.co/tFEXmjhPcc

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

when asked what he does when he has a hard writing day, @StephenKing said "wait till tomorrow" #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski @christine_hertz I'll second that! #G2Great Voxer family saved me! #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski @christine_hertz I'll second that! #G2Great Voxer family saved me! #G2Great

mrskochheiser Jul 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I have Ss blog about the mindset journey and they can comment on, support one another; helps my quiet kids #G2Great https://t.co/wh0fFHkoK1

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6:Ts create a reflection practice that is not cumbersome, yet allows them to think deeply on their work with Ss and colleagues #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#g2great A7: Daily non-negotiable Time for kids to read books they CHOOSE and write topics/formats THEY CHOOSE.

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A7 Students inform read aloud choices #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A7 Make EVERY day worthy of kids by alleviating preconceived agendas. SEE the potential that may be just out of view! #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

a real shocker on this one: A7: PLAY!!!!!!! outdoor, indoor, fantasy, big body, quiet building, daydreaming. For kids. For me. #G2Great

rc_woods Jul 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A6: on bad days I think back to a workshop where they taught us to say "turn the page" and mime the action. Helps you move on... #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Love this! #G2Great https://t.co/HwN66qOrjf

teachkate Jul 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A6: The people you surround yourself with are your mirrors: choose the ones who reflect back positive ways to grow. #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@teachkate So true. We always gravitate to what/how we think of ourselves. #g2great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A6: Reflection helped me take the #joymatters journey.I realized that #joy was lacking for our Ss and Tt; it was time to ignite it! #G2Great

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A6:It's important 2 have gratitude as a part of our reflection.Having a Gratitude Journal helps harness power of positive thinking #G2Great

PamKou Jul 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7:The people in our CR=our biggest priorities.St-centered lrng is our practice-not something else to + in.Laughter=non-neg for me. #G2Great

thedevineone Jul 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7 Workshop approach is conducive to this. Giving kids choice about timing, type of writing, mini lessons to attend/or teach. #G2Great

StephWardRanger Jul 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7: Read a louds are non negotiable. As is my morning meeting where we sit, chat & share together. #G2Great

MrazKristine Jul 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@OrganicLeaderVB so important! it should be a conversation at every school!!! #G2Great

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@jdolci Exactly! If kids are the priority when we make decisions it all works out in the end! #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#g2great A7: Another non-negotiable is that kids MUST talk to each other. A lot. About all kinds of stuff.

teachkate Jul 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7: the baseline in MS is that kids talk every day, and I listen. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

It’s my daily dose of B-12 #G2Great https://t.co/lHLIgv0RDP

MrsSokolowski Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@christine_hertz Voxer has been an amazing tool for my reflecting about teaching! Grateful for all my Voxer pals! #g2great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A6:#G2Great https://t.co/P8xlnpB2A0

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7: rdg--albeit RA, Shared rdg, or ind read. Pull-out program. #g2great

pearse_margie Jul 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#g2great A7:Promised myself to always take the time to debrief the learning.It is where kiddos get to know they know or recognize they don't

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@MrazKristine @StephenKing Powerful to remember when we have Ss who are stuck. Remind & encourage that "there is always tomorrow". #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@teachkate That is so beautifully said Kate. You're professional texts are mirrors too be what you read... #G2Great @HeinemannPub

jen_knake Jul 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7 Read aloud is non negotiable for us-including the discussion that follows #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward I’ve really got to up my Voxer game. I don’t really use it much. Seems harder to navigate. #g2great

rc_woods Jul 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7: always always movement + self-check in/breaks-finish your lunch, sit on beanbag, @GoNoodle - it's what I need too!! #G2Great

docsheilah Jul 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7 As an admin, Morning Meeting is a non-negotiable! Entire school participates & time is built into daily schedule 4 no excuses 😏 #G2Great

IdeaShopPD Jul 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#G2Great Q7: Independent reading. This is the endgame. Not a worksheet. The life of a reader. And the choices that come with it.

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

At #educoach we shared how we celebrate self. Not many of us had an answer. We need to look for positives #G2Great https://t.co/ellellfwl4

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A6: Reflection helped me take the #joymatters journey.I realized that #joy was lacking for our Ss and Tt; it was time to ignite it! #G2Great

LisaEickholdt Jul 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7: Sharing Ss writing as mentor text happens each day in any class I work. It elevates the Ss and the learning. #G2Great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Beautifully said. #G2Great https://t.co/1HMxyt6zMX

teachkate Jul 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A6: The people you surround yourself with are your mirrors: choose the ones who reflect back positive ways to grow. #G2Great

lauramossa Jul 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q7: Access 2 high quality books is my nonnegotiable. My classroom library is open 2 all Ss & great way 2 est relationships, connect #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7 Joyful voluminous reading DAILY. Hold on for dear life & let NOTHING stand in your way. #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@MrazKristine Absolutely! @Meli_Smith4 and I working on that this year!! Stay tuned:) #joyisajourney #joymatters #G2Great

teachingcritic Jul 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7:My core Reading and Math blocks are never missed. We might have to manipulate the schedule but we always fit it in. #G2Great

mollienye72 Jul 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7: Morning Meeting, Read alouds, independent reading and this year, PLAY! #G2Great

KHallatWestHigh Jul 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7: I'm going to establish conference time for the hour before & after school. Set aside planning time for students as well. #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

That's on my list, too! #G2Great https://t.co/GgQ0kXrkpe

LisaEickholdt Jul 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7: Sharing Ss writing as mentor text happens each day in any class I work. It elevates the Ss and the learning. #G2Great

mrskochheiser Jul 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Agree It is not just for Thanksgiving!We must see & recognize the positives every day; embrace it; find joy #G2Great https://t.co/3dKgcxZyhG

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A6: Reflection helped me take the #joymatters journey.I realized that #joy was lacking for our Ss and Tt; it was time to ignite it! #G2Great

KMreaders Jul 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Kim from NJ making it just in time for the final #G2Great question :o) Can't wait to read through tonight's chat!

pattyvreilly Jul 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7: Some type of community meeting, daily or weekly keeps the students and their needs front and center. #G2Great

Jen_Driggers Jul 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7: Lots of non-negotiable for me: Laughing, playing, talking - strive to incorporate these everywhere throughout the day #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@LisaEickholdt such a beautiful solution #G2Great

kalysta12 Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7: Excited to do Wonder Workshop at the start of each day. Let ss explore what they want! Also want to infuse throughout the day. #G2Great

mguhlin Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

MT A3: #G2Great https://t.co/SvKzkuQoTh https://t.co/SvKzkuQoTh via https://t.co/ZlrzpfhSEN

DavisWelcome Jul 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: #G2Great https://t.co/DGsjUVaa6M

rc_woods Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7: I also have feeling jars where kids drop an anonymous stone in the am - sad, happy, tired, angry, excited. Game changer 4 me #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Our vision is the GPS that keeps us losing our way #G2Great https://t.co/cf5BRlbFMl

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A7: It shouldn't be an either/or scenario. Every decision must have Ss at the center! If that is our core belief, we can't go wrong #G2Great

apengteach Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@mollienye72 I did a morning meeting with my juniors last year. They were so excited to go back to that idea. #G2Great

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@mindi_r @DrMaryHoward I agree. Haven't found the home yet. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@Jen_Driggers yes joy is our job #G2Great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7: Thinking a lot about Stuart Brown's play personalities and how my playful self can be a non-negotiable every day. #G2Great

svoegele11 Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7- student choice!! let their interests matter. We can teach skills and strategies with almost anything they find interesting #G2Great

LitCoach21 Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#G2Great thanks @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @MrazKristine @christine_hertz Thanks for a great chat!! I usually lurk but had to join this one!

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Challenge coming up! #G2Great https://t.co/pz36Flkk6i

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7 MASSIVE DOSES of enticing books & glorious time to get lost in them! Don’t let anything rob kids of their birthright! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#G2Great Words of Wisdom https://t.co/yqzQJV5zfU

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Yes we craft identities we build on the narratives that will become the foundation for who we want to be #G2Great https://t.co/GJ7zQhnJkA

pattyvreilly Jul 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7: Some type of community meeting, daily or weekly keeps the students and their needs front and center. #G2Great

SeanDesarbo Jul 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7:Read aloud for vocabulary development #G2Great

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@apengteach @mollienye72 Great idea. I think it sets the tone and establishes purpose. We all need that. #G2Great

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @HeinemannPub Thank you!! I am so excited!! #joymatters #gratitude Will do:) #G2Great

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7:Focus on strong link btw academic success&social-emo. learning. Highquality edu for EVERY S is built on a joyful learning comm. #G2Great

drcazsteele Jul 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7. A new non-neg is to send 2 positive notes a day to those I witness doing GREAT WK in new admin position #G2Great

PamKou Jul 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 You said challenge and I perked up- want that for me Ss too. #G2Great

pearse_margie Jul 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#g2great A7:Laughter is key & shared experiences that only the class is in on. Love that! Here's one: on Fridays, we played plunger baseball

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@kalysta12 I like that idea--Wonder Workshop. Trademark it! #g2great

cherjaret Jul 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#G2Great A7 Starting the day with literacy choice. Workshop. Dance.

teachingcritic Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A7: I keep a drop box by my door for notes and delivers to stay in, rather than people interrupting my teaching. It has helped! #G2Great

jdolci Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

CHALLENGE: Just one? I have plenty! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Challenge: #G2Great https://t.co/av0gxpgS1o

hollymoffett2 Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A7: I end intervention with an open ticket to leave. Ss decide what was important in their learning and share with the group. #G2great

kalysta12 Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A7: Encourage students to choose their own reading. Value their choices, read their favorites. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@LitCoach21 @DrMaryHoward @MrazKristine @christine_hertz Love that Laurie! #G2Great your voice makes all of us better.

OrganicLeaderVB Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@WrightBrianaJ Celebrating self is so important. #worklifebalance is essential for Tt to have #joy. #G2Great

AdriannaKruse Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A7 The kids always have better ideas than me- so giving them time and play, and actually acting on their ideas is a non-negotiable #g2great

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q7: Non negociables: Big chunks of time for reading real books, CHOICE in reading, daily read aloud and teacher as a learner! #g2great

mrsbaldonado5 Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

This is everything. #G2Great https://t.co/alqf3vKT4X

KMreaders Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#G2Great A7: Student-led conversationis a non-negotiable just as much as time for S to read items THEY CHOOSE

teachkate Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#G2Great Thank you to the inspiring crew of rock stars. Lovely chat.

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@OrganicLeaderVB Yes, but we often put ourselves a the bottom of the list. #guilty #G2Great

PamKou Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 You said challenge and I perked up- want that for my Ss too. #G2Great

Meli_Smith4 Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A7:Mindfulness plays a part in this for Ts. We have to have our own "house clean" before we can try to clean someone elses #G2Great

HelenWilt Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Thanks all! Continue to be great!! #g2great

mrskochheiser Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Thank you #g2Great! Wonderful chat about a wonderful topic and book!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Please join #G2Great guest host Jan Richardson next week to talk guided reading. https://t.co/EDz3gCObGo

mrskochheiser Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#6thchat topic on Tuesday July 26 @ 9 EST; Wendy will give away a book during chat!Feel free to join us! #G2Great https://t.co/uw7KqYmGug

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Challenge: Each year is a gift – a chance to make this year better than the last. It’s a professional promisory note to kids! #G2Great

MrsGerbens Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A7 Being in the moment, writing is going great: let's write for another 10 minutes. Need a break, let's stretch. Flexibility & fun. #G2Great

pearse_margie Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#g2great A7: Feedback of "stars & steps" Stars are celebrations & steps are growth points. All Ss get both

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

You pretty much hit on all of my NON negotiables in every session I’ve ever done. See why I love you! #G2Great https://t.co/VZ9eOI3HWi

LesleyScheele Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q7: Non negociables: Big chunks of time for reading real books, CHOICE in reading, daily read aloud and teacher as a learner! #g2great

christine_hertz Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward @MrazKristine Thank YOU, Jenn!!! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@PamKou me too #G2Great

Jen_Driggers Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Thanks for a great chat tonight #G2Great! Love learning with everyone and love the #mindsetforlearning book!

WrightBrianaJ Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Friends this will be awesome. Heard her at #ILA16 Practical, useful advice #G2Great https://t.co/TBdNd90Wxt

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Please join #G2Great guest host Jan Richardson next week to talk guided reading. https://t.co/EDz3gCObGo

mindi_r Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#g2great Thanks for another inspiring and uplifting chat. I always leave this hour smiling and THINKING!

chrisp16 Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@jdolci are you putting yourself through the agony of the final night? #g2great