#3rdchat Archive | Participate

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #3rdchat. We are glad you are joining us. Introduce yourself and tell us who is your inner rock star.

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lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hello! Lesa Haney. I learn alongside amazing 3rd graders near Austin, TX. My inner rock star is Stevie Nicks! #3rdchat

nimesys Oct 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Sarah from Cincinnati #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hello Sarah! Glad you are joining us! #3rdchat

In reply to @nimesys

ALitzelfelner Oct 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hey there! Ashley Litz from Missouri. First year in 3rd but 10th year teaching. #3rdchat

Rocking4th Oct 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Laura Roye, Austin, TX...rocking out to Heart #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Slight format change tonight. It is Open Mic Night (think Edcamp on Twitter) See visual for the details. T1 in one minute. #3rdchat

8to3withMrsV Oct 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hey #3rdchat!!! Ashleigh Vieyra, representing #308pride 💕- most days I like to channel my inner Beyoncé... in my car 💕

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hello Jennifer. Glad you are joining us tonight #3rdchat

In reply to @INSFogle

hillaggie93 Oct 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hello! Angie from Waxahachie, Texas! I'd say my inner rock star is Jon Bon Jovi but it really is Whitney Houston! HA! #3rdchat

katnish16 Oct 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Kathryn from the Los Angeles area. Can't think of who my inner rock star is but I'll give it some thought :) #3rdchat

Conine3rd Oct 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Ashley from Fort Worth! #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Welcome Ashley! How are you liking 3rd grade? #3rdchat

In reply to @ALitzelfelner

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

T1: Technology.... (ask a question, give advice, share an idea) Let's see where the conversation goes. You have the mic! #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Love Heart! #3rdchat

In reply to @Rocking4th

azurehenwood Oct 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Azure from Derby Kansas. My inner rockstar with the Pat Benetar. #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Welcome! Love Beyonce! #3rdchat

In reply to @8to3withMrsV

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Donna from Ft. Worth I love rock and roll! #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

T1: How many district owned devices do you have in your classrooms? #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I had the biggest crush on him...still do in fact. #3rdchat

In reply to @hillaggie93

Conine3rd Oct 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

T1 started using @SeeSaw this yr& it's the best thing I've done. Ss are engaged and parents love it. Sparks discussion at home #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Well, glad you are joining us! #3rdchat

In reply to @katnish16

janercooper Oct 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Jane from FW, TX. Gotta go with Bette Midler! 👠🎤 #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hello! Welcome #3rdchat

In reply to @Conine3rd

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

HI Jane! Welcome #3rdchat

In reply to @janercooper

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Topics are just suggestions #3rdchat friends. Feel free to throw other topics into the mix. Tonight may get messy :)

nimesys Oct 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

T1: Exactly what I was looking for @lesahaney ! Literacy night tom.. Any great reading apps out there that 3rd love? #3rdchat

amoran4 Oct 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1-Amy, Plattsburg, MO - my kids are my inner rock star #3rdchat

blbrownlee Oct 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Joining a few min late. Brenna from Derby, KS #3rdchat

milesnawmiles Oct 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hey everyone! Nancy n ETN Have missed this #pln for the last two weeks. My inner rock star = @EricClapton #3rdchat

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Im using @seesaw more this year too. What are your strategies for helping ss generate quality reflections? #3rdchat

In reply to @Conine3rd, @Seesaw, @Seesaw

hillaggie93 Oct 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

T1: We have 5 chrome books in gr2-5 and 5 iPad Airs in grK-1. My school has two iPad carts to share and check out. #3rdchat

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

We share a cart of 20 between 3 classrooms. #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

My 4th grade teachers were talking about Learning Farm. They said it was for math and reading. Don't know more than that. #3rdchat

In reply to @nimesys

ALitzelfelner Oct 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

T1- How are others utilizing Google Classroom? This is new to my students and at times I feel they are overwhelmed. #3rdchat

nimesys Oct 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

T1: we share 17ipads and 25 chromebooks between 88 3rd graders #3rdchat

Rocking4th Oct 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Where to start...love integrating tech and always ready to learn new ways to do so. #HyperDocs #gamify #GAFE #socailLEADia #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Glad you are here! #3rdchat

In reply to @blbrownlee

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Jessica here from Calgary. T1 I have 2 iPads + 6 chrombooks full time in my room. #3rdchat

Conine3rd Oct 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

T2 so teaching poetry in a few wks. Want to change it up from what we've always done. Anyone have any fun ideas? #3rdchat

amoran4 Oct 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

T1-what is a good resource you use for technology in your class? #3rdchat

nimesys Oct 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

We made a chart today for tech: why we use it? what to post? How we comment?#3rdchat

In reply to @DonnaWeth, @Conine3rd, @Seesaw

blbrownlee Oct 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

T1. We share a cart of 30 chrome books and 30 iPads between 4 classes. #3rdchat

Rocking4th Oct 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

T1: I have 2 desktops and an iPad. We have a laptop cart to split amongst the team. #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#3rdchat I also sign out a class set of iPads and the class set of chrimbooks regularily.

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I haven't opened up commenting yet. What ideas did the kids come up with #3rdchat

In reply to @nimesys, @DonnaWeth, @Conine3rd, @Seesaw

janercooper Oct 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

One-on-one capability is the way to go, even if you share among three classes. #3rdchat

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

We share a cart of 20 between 3 classrooms. #3rdchat
In reply to @lesahaney

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I love using Google Apps/Classroom. Just getting started with @Seesaw #3rdchat

In reply to @amoran4, @Seesaw

katnish16 Oct 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

T1: document camera, projector, laptop for me, access to chromebooks and a computer lab #3rdchat

blbrownlee Oct 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Loved using @Seesaw, @PicCollage, and @poppletny so far this year. More I'd love to try. #3rdchat

In reply to @amoran4, @Seesaw, @PicCollage, @poppletny

hillaggie93 Oct 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

This is a great time of year for poetry with all the holiday topics! My Ss love https://t.co/Cptgzj4yzf. Lots of fun activities! #3rdchat

In reply to @Conine3rd

Conine3rd Oct 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I use it as a platform for critical writing, creating thinking maps, Ss showed diff ways to represent X this week in math #3rdchat

In reply to @nimesys, @DonnaWeth, @Seesaw

MrsFollett Oct 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Hi! Laura , Keller tx, Running late! #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I came from a 1:1 environment (4th grade and up.) Hard to move to shared devices. Kids forgetting to log out drives me bonkers. #3rdchat

In reply to @janercooper

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

My ss reflections so far haven't been very deep or refelctive. My plan is to continue to mode and provide sentence starters. #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney, @nimesys, @Conine3rd, @Seesaw

nataliemahany Oct 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Natalie here in Dripping Springs, Texas. Sorry to be a bit late. #3rdchat

_kirstenmurphy Oct 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Kirsten, K-4 librarian in Fort Worth, rocking out with some Vanilla Ice and a little "Yo, VIP, lets kick it" action tonight! #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Glad you are joining us! #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsFollett

milesnawmiles Oct 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Going to 1:1 laptops in #3rd has helped us create #personalized learning and more accountability. We use @CanvasLMS #3rdchat

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Welcome Natalie! #3rdchat

In reply to @nataliemahany

cmespds Oct 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Jenn from Md. A1 really wanting to dig into google classroom, but haven't had time...yet! #3rdchat

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#3rdchat I do snapshots of wow work with a comment once a week. Explaining a math game or concept using audio clip with photo.

In reply to @INSFogle, @Conine3rd, @Seesaw

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

We are always glad you join us Natalie! #3rdchat

In reply to @nataliemahany

hillaggie93 Oct 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT

My Ss are just saying things like "good job" or "I like this" right now. I plan on adding more reflection as the year continues. #3rdchat

In reply to @DonnaWeth, @lesahaney, @nimesys, @Conine3rd, @Seesaw

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I always start with list poems - they love it! #3rdchat

In reply to @hillaggie93, @Conine3rd

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I like the idea of explaining a math game. #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsJKowbel, @INSFogle, @Conine3rd, @Seesaw

katnish16 Oct 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Have you taught acrostic poems? Those are always fun! #3rdchat

In reply to @Conine3rd

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I am loving @flipgrid #3rdchat

In reply to @blbrownlee, @amoran4, @Seesaw, @PicCollage, @poppletny, @Flipgrid

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#3rdchat I also take photos of the children working when they are showing leadership in class and at special school and class events.

In reply to @INSFogle, @Conine3rd, @Seesaw

cmespds Oct 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Oh, and I rock out to my son in Have Mercy🎸🤘😎 #3rdchat

d_mitchell3rd Oct 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Hello! My 1st chat, I'm n ETN. T1: 4 desktops, 1 chromebook, 1 cleartouch panel #3rdchat

nataliemahany Oct 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

T1: My tip for Google Classroom: Use the About section to post reference videos and how to's for kids to refer to all year. #3rdchat

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

It gets them thinking when they have to explain. I say: teach your family about this game/concept. Works in other subjects too!! #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney, @INSFogle, @Conine3rd, @Seesaw

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

New idea for @seesaw: We have Leader of the Week. I snap a pic of kiddo holding certificate. I ask 3 friends to record a message #3rdchat

blbrownlee Oct 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Yes! That is one on my list! #3rdchat

In reply to @DonnaWeth, @amoran4, @Seesaw, @PicCollage, @poppletny, @Flipgrid

milesnawmiles Oct 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Tech we use often: @FrontRow @myOn @GetKahoot assignments/writing using @CanvasLMS @padlet @Flipgrid Now learning @nearpod #3rdchat

cmespds Oct 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Oh and I rock out to my son in Have Mercy #3rdchat

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I love this!!!! Could use @flipgrid for this too! #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney, @Seesaw, @Flipgrid

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Google the video Austin's Butterfly for ideas for feedback. We watch it every year. #3rdchat

In reply to @hillaggie93, @DonnaWeth, @nimesys, @Conine3rd, @Seesaw

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I would read until the boy wrote a poem. Then we would read the poem that inspired him and read his poem. #3rdchat 1/2

In reply to @Conine3rd, @ciaobellacreech

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Thanks for the tip. #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney, @hillaggie93, @nimesys, @Conine3rd, @Seesaw

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Nice! I am stealing this for sure! #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsJKowbel, @INSFogle, @Conine3rd, @Seesaw

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I love this Natalie! Great tip. #3rdchat

In reply to @nataliemahany

milesnawmiles Oct 11 @ 9:18 PM EDT

U r n my neck of the woods! Welcome to the twitter sphere! #3rdchat

In reply to @d_mitchell3rd

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Anybody using Classflow? Tell me about it please. #3rdchat

azurehenwood Oct 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

T: What are some you favorite apps/activities to use with @Seesaw? #3rdchat

Heather21632415 Oct 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

T2 What are u doing for #GraFenway ? Decided 2 do this last min so I need ideas & connections. teach 3 ELA classes of 3rd graders #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

We are so glad you are joining us. Tonight's format is a bit open-ended. Feel free to jump in! #3rdchat

In reply to @d_mitchell3rd

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I'd model 📝 a poem in that style. We'd 💭 what mks this type of poem unique. Students would write their own or in partners #3rdchat

In reply to @Conine3rd, @ciaobellacreech

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

T2: Organization (ask a question, give advice, share an idea) You have the mic! #3rdchat

_kirstenmurphy Oct 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

https://t.co/GDk72U7Txy Here's the link to my Pinterest board. There are so many great things to do but most impt: ENJOY IT! #3rdchat

In reply to @Conine3rd

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Sorry. One more. Then they'd post a poem on a billion board if they wanted to share. Read it on Seesaw with photo if the poem etc. #3rdchat

In reply to @Conine3rd, @ciaobellacreech

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

We chat with a different class each week. Also comment on a padlet and watch the author's videos. #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415

MrsFollett Oct 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

What is the best way you organize your student conferencing notes? #3rdchat

hillaggie93 Oct 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I want to try Shadow Puppet & Book Creator, they look like neat ways for kids to showcase their learning. #3rdchat

In reply to @azurehenwood, @Seesaw

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

T2: How do you organize make up work for students who are absent? #3rdchat

_kirstenmurphy Oct 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Poem in Your Pocket, acting out poems, making a "Poet-Tree" and Spine Poetry have all been big hits #3rdchat

In reply to @Conine3rd

nimesys Oct 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

So far the kids ❤️ making book snaps to share their thoughts #3rdchat

In reply to @azurehenwood, @Seesaw

blbrownlee Oct 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

T: What are some of your favorite apps for chrome books? #3rdchat

Conine3rd Oct 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

In a very unorganized way ha! Suggestions welcome :) #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I really like this. I am saving for when we move into expository text. (Hey @nataliemahany check this out.) #3rdchat

In reply to @azurehenwood, @Seesaw, @PicCollage, @nataliemahany

cmespds Oct 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 our principal gave us each a red binder with student tabs and we are expected to take our notes there. It's new and I'm trying.. #3rdchat

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Both fabulous apps! #3rdchat

In reply to @hillaggie93, @azurehenwood, @Seesaw

Rocking4th Oct 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Mine have just started, loving #BookSnaps #3rdchat

In reply to @nimesys, @azurehenwood, @Seesaw

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I talk about how I'm not the only T in the room. leave papers on their desk and it's up to them to ask a trusted neighbour. #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney

amoran4 Oct 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

T2-@Google is the best system I have. Our district uses it so we can share things and edit together. #3rdchat

katnish16 Oct 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

In a pile on their desk.... not the best, so I'm open to new ideas! :) #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Billion board. Hehe. Bulletin board. #3rdchat

In reply to @Conine3rd, @ciaobellacreech

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I created a template in Google docs with assignment info. I share with parents and then send hard copy home when return #3rdchat

In reply to @Conine3rd

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2 keep a file with actual ss work as well as using Seesaw for conferences, write up the notes during the conference #3rdchat

hartel30 Oct 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Don't have lots of make up work now. But a S leadership role is "While You Were Out". Take care of folder and notes for absent Ss #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney

hillaggie93 Oct 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

We just finished Ch4 and are having fun! Go to https://t.co/fAdlpmjwRX! DM me and I can email you the classroom guide. #3rdchat #GRAFenway

In reply to @Heather21632415

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Typos are always forgiven at #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsJKowbel, @Conine3rd, @ciaobellacreech

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Brilliant to move that to a student leadership job! I can have my class secretary do it. They answer the phone and take messages #3rdchat

In reply to @hartel30

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I hate to admit that I do this too #3rdchat

In reply to @katnish16, @lesahaney

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I'm just starting a math program called @ZorbitsMath so far I'm impressed. #3rdchat

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I saw them at ISTE this summer #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsJKowbel, @ZorbitsMath

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Did you see the suggestion to have this become a student leadership role? #3rdchat

In reply to @katnish16

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:29 PM EDT

I would love to see a student created booksnap Laura. Please share. #3rdchat

In reply to @Rocking4th, @nimesys, @azurehenwood, @Seesaw

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:29 PM EDT

following! #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney, @Rocking4th, @nimesys, @azurehenwood, @Seesaw

katnish16 Oct 11 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Just saw it. Great idea! #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney

azurehenwood Oct 11 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A2: I have an absent student helper classroom job. They help the student while they are gone and when they return with missed items.#3rdchat

hillaggie93 Oct 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT

T2: I label papers with absent Ss names and use magnetic paper pockets like these to store them until that person comes back. #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT

This would work for me! Love it #3rdchat

In reply to @azurehenwood

milesnawmiles Oct 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Love giving Ss responsibility n the CR. Empowers them and builds leaderships skills. #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney, @katnish16

hartel30 Oct 11 @ 9:32 PM EDT

My Ss are just getting into #booksnaps using GoogleDraw & post them to a padlet so all can see (& I can informally check) #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney, @Rocking4th, @nimesys, @azurehenwood, @Seesaw

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Do you have a folder that they use? Much of what we do is online so I also share Google Doc w/links #3rdchat

In reply to @azurehenwood

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:32 PM EDT

We just jumped in two weeks ago. Still figuring some things out but the play based math is where it's at! 🐸 #3rdchat @ZorbitsMath

In reply to @DonnaWeth, @ZorbitsMath, @ZorbitsMath

milesnawmiles Oct 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Anyone reading Wild Robot for #gra17 ? We want to connect with other classes to discuss #3rdchat

Rocking4th Oct 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#3rdchat @lesahaney @DonnaWeth

Rocking4th Oct 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT

#sycaMORE students exploring how to use #BookSnaps to show their #notice¬e signposts with "Gregor the Overlander" #IamDSISD #sycamoreyr1

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Our next topic is coming up in just one minute... #3rdchat

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#3rdchat

milesnawmiles Oct 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Anyone reading Wild Robot for #gra17 ? We want to connect with other classes to discuss #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:35 PM EDT

T3: Homework Ask a question, give advice, share an idea You have the mic... #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Awesome Laura! I will share a few of ours with you tomorrow. #3rdchat

In reply to @Rocking4th, @DonnaWeth

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:35 PM EDT

T3 How much homework do you give nightly? Weekly? #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I am not. I did love that book, but decided to go with Fenway and Hattie. #3rdchat

In reply to @milesnawmiles

Rocking4th Oct 11 @ 9:36 PM EDT

We use PicCollage and Photos MarkUp for the most part, but also #GAFE #3rdchat

In reply to @azurehenwood, @hartel30, @lesahaney, @nimesys, @Seesaw

Rocking4th Oct 11 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Great, I want some more examples for my kids! Today was day 1 =) #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney, @DonnaWeth

nimesys Oct 11 @ 9:37 PM EDT

We do not give homework so kids have time to enjoy reading and family time #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:38 PM EDT

We decided to ditch traditional homework. Only unfinished work. I do post enrichment and practice activities in Google Classroom. #3rdchat

katnish16 Oct 11 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Read 20 minutes every night, then some combo of ELA, math, Sci/SS depending on what I teach that day. #3rdchat

In reply to @DonnaWeth

hartel30 Oct 11 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Ditched WS based HW. Have set up @flipgrid topics for subjs. Ss can share wrk they are perusing (listening to some as we chat) #3rdchat

Rocking4th Oct 11 @ 9:38 PM EDT

YES!! I believe in well-rounded kids, socializing, and happy family time! #3rdchat

In reply to @nimesys

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:39 PM EDT

T3 Reading (paper books or razzkids) Math facts or practice (copies of class dice games sent home, @ZorbitsMath ) total 30 mins. #3rdchat

katnish16 Oct 11 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Semi related to T3: How do you assess for multiplication facts mastery? Paper/pencil? Oral? Time limited? #3rdchat

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Do you expect them to read at home nightly? #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney

amoran4 Oct 11 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A3-the only homework I tell parents is to have their child read and practice math facts #3rdchat

_kirstenmurphy Oct 11 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Glad to be here! Looking forward to learning from #TXed while also learning on #3rdchat!

In reply to @pwagnerlcisd

nataliemahany Oct 11 @ 9:40 PM EDT

T3: Moved away from homework to offering enrichment and learning opportunities that are posted on Google Classroom #3rdchat

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Glad to see many Ts are like me and do not have formal homework. #3rdchat

hartel30 Oct 11 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Ss also read 20+ minutes a night and are doing a 30 book challenge for HW #3rdchat

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Love sending math games home - great way to reinforce the skills #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsJKowbel, @ZorbitsMath

_kirstenmurphy Oct 11 @ 9:41 PM EDT

What strategies do you use to have your students share their at-home reading w/you and w/peers? #3rdchat

In reply to @nimesys

hillaggie93 Oct 11 @ 9:41 PM EDT

T3: We do reading or spelling on Mon/Wed and review Math skills on Tues/Thurs, try to not make it more than 30 min of work/night. #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Check out this. She has it for addition/subtraction too. Focus on building conceptual understandings. https://t.co/Qrk21wLRvo #3rdchat

In reply to @katnish16

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:42 PM EDT

We do a 40 book challenge! So motivating and a great way to encourage them to read across the library. #3rdchat

In reply to @hartel30

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I observe through games and occasionally on paper, but not timed. #3rdchat

In reply to @katnish16

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:42 PM EDT

We are doing the 40 book challenge. They post summaries of books read in @seesaw #3rdchat

In reply to @_kirstenmurphy, @nimesys, @Seesaw

hartel30 Oct 11 @ 9:43 PM EDT

1st yr doing it. Ditched the trad reading logs of minutes/pages; found those to be less engaging. This exposes to multiple genres #3rdchat

In reply to @DonnaWeth

nimesys Oct 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Just generating love of books is enough... they can't wait to talk about books #3rdchat

In reply to @_kirstenmurphy

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT

We have used @flipgrid for book reviews in the same way #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney, @_kirstenmurphy, @nimesys, @Seesaw, @Flipgrid

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT

I post online and printable games in Google Classroom for student families to use at home if they would like to. #3rdchat

In reply to @DonnaWeth, @MrsJKowbel, @ZorbitsMath

MrsFollett Oct 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT

We do a monthly optional homework calendar. s that return it at the end of the month get a reward. #3rdchat

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:45 PM EDT

yes - exactly! I bet you will find they read beyond their goal of 30 #3rdchat

In reply to @hartel30

nimesys Oct 11 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I give "reading badges" to encourage reading different genres. They ask me to recommend other books and set future reading goals 😍 #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Our next topic is coming up in one minute. #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:46 PM EDT

T4: Balance... Ask a question, give advice, share an idea You have the mic... #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Would you be willing to share your badges? #3rdchat

In reply to @nimesys

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Love the idea of badging! Do you have templates you would share? #3rdchat

In reply to @nimesys

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:46 PM EDT

I will be sending home Super Six Showdown game pages from Rillong Into Math this week! @BoxCarsEduc #3rdchat

In reply to @DonnaWeth, @ZorbitsMath, @BoxCarsEduc

_kirstenmurphy Oct 11 @ 9:47 PM EDT

I loved your Ss @Flipgrid book reviews for summer reading & would love to see their other reviews! #3rdchat

In reply to @DonnaWeth, @lesahaney, @nimesys, @Seesaw, @Flipgrid, @Flipgrid

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Love Box Cars! #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsJKowbel, @ZorbitsMath, @BoxCarsEduc

_kirstenmurphy Oct 11 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Oh - I'm a BIG proponent of generating a ❤️of bks and reading & know how that gets the convos going for many Ss! #3rdchat

In reply to @nimesys

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:49 PM EDT

What time do you all leave school each day? My goal is to leave by 4 two days a week. Haven't met it yet. #3rdchat

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:49 PM EDT

That is lofty! Today I left at 6. Usually around 5-5:15. I have to fore myself - the work is never complete #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney

azurehenwood Oct 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT

I struggle with balance because I’m overcommitted in a few areas. What is your remedy for finding balance? #3rdchat

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing! Love the idea! #3rdchat

In reply to @nimesys

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT

I keep trying to remind myself of that too. I left at 5:15 today. #3rdchat

In reply to @DonnaWeth

amoran4 Oct 11 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4-What is a good way you connect the real world to math? #3rdchat

hartel30 Oct 11 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Leave by 4:15 usually (out at 4) but would stay longer if I wasn't going to get lil girl from babysitter #3rdchat

Rocking4th Oct 11 @ 9:51 PM EDT

T4: Getting off Chat early to focus on family ;) Thanks for a good chat, enjoyed the random and insightful topics! #3rdchat

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Oh balance. The ultimate goal. My work gets put away by 8. Also, I try to exercise daily. Always looking for ways to improve ... #3rdchat

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Thanks for coming and sharing #3rdchat

In reply to @Rocking4th

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Glad you joined in! I always love learning with you! #3rdchat

In reply to @Rocking4th

_kirstenmurphy Oct 11 @ 9:52 PM EDT

T4: Even as a librarian the struggle for balance is real. I often stay until 6 and then still bring home things to work on. #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:46 PM EDT

T4: Balance... Ask a question, give advice, share an idea You have the mic... #3rdchat

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:53 PM EDT

I have let the exercise slip and i'm feeling it - so tired! #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsJKowbel

katnish16 Oct 11 @ 9:53 PM EDT

4:00 is my goal. Sometimes I make it, sometimes not. I get to school earlier than most since I feel most productive in the morning #3rdchat

milesnawmiles Oct 11 @ 9:54 PM EDT

T4 balance. I walk at lunch once a week and always leave soon after dismissal on Fridays #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Don't take this the wrong way, but I am glad to hear others do this too. :) #3rdchat

In reply to @_kirstenmurphy

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Upcoming #3rdchat topics for October.

hartel30 Oct 11 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Awesome open mic chat #3rdchat Thx for some wonderful ideas but have to jump out. Have a gr8 rest of week all!

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I really like the idea of walking at lunch. #3rdchat

In reply to @milesnawmiles

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Thanks for joining tonight! #3rdchat

In reply to @hartel30

DonnaWeth Oct 11 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Upcoming #3rdchat topics for October.

MrsJKowbel Oct 11 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I've been doing a family walk or a session with Cosmic Kids Yoga as a base and trying to add from there. #3rdchat

_kirstenmurphy Oct 11 @ 9:57 PM EDT

I'm glad not to be alone! I made an appointment for myself to leave at 4 tomorrow & go walking w/my SIL. It's a start! #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney

MBMcDaniel27 Oct 11 @ 9:57 PM EDT

T3. Would you be willing to share a sample of activities you post? Love this idea! #3rdchat

nataliemahany Oct 11 @ 9:40 PM EDT

T3: Moved away from homework to offering enrichment and learning opportunities that are posted on Google Classroom #3rdchat

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:58 PM EDT

You know, I like this idea. I am going to try to set a Google Calendar alert. #3rdchat

In reply to @_kirstenmurphy

katnish16 Oct 11 @ 9:58 PM EDT

One T is a certified personal trainer and does workouts on Wed afternoons. One way to leave at a decent time is need for a shower! #3rdchat

In reply to @lesahaney, @milesnawmiles

lesahaney Oct 11 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Well...that's a wrap #3rdchat rockstars! Thanks for taking the mic. I have some great ideas and feel inspired

_kirstenmurphy Oct 11 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Preach! #3rdchat

In reply to @DonnaWeth, @MrsJKowbel