#LearnLAP occurs on Mondays starting at 7pm Central Time. Guest moderators and participants discuss topics from author Paul Solarz's book Learn Like a PIRATE.
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Welcome to #LearnLAP!
Greetings to you; the lucky finder of the golden ticket!
Please introduce yourself and share a GIF, picture, or video of your favorite candy or sweet indulgence.
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Hi, #LearnLAP Crew! I'm Kimberly, and I teach 7th grade ELA. I'm incredibly excited to be moderating tonight! Looking forward to learning with you!
I love indulging in sweets! A few of my favorites are licorice, gelato, and Sixlets. Yum!
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Roman from Ontario, Canada. HS Teacher/Student Success Leader /Agent of Transformation. Great to be here for #LearnLAP
Favourite candy bar:
Reese Peanut Butter Cup
Phil from Northern VA. I teach 6/7 US History I&II and am the founder of #waledchat (Thurs @ 9pm ET) and #Edusations (Youtube). Originally from PA, so I am a faithful Hershey fan! #learnlap
Hi! Iβm Tziri, an Ed Tech specialist and HS English teacher from Brooklyn, NY. Having cut out sugar just about 4 months ago, my current fave sweet treat is watermelon or mango! #LearnLAP
Meredith joining from the Gulf of Mexico. When looking out at the sunset I saw this bright, golden ticket floating and quickly grabbed it.
My fav sweet is vanilla fudge and the best is to be found in Key West! #LearnLAP
YAY! There's my Nebraska girl! Chocolate is always a winning choice! Let's hope the Huskers are the same this year! β¨π¬π«πβ π¬π«πβ¨
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Hi!! Iβm Thomas from North Carolina! Iβm an Instructional Facilitator! Iβm so happy to be back with the #learnlap chats! My favorite sweet indulgence is the Halo icecream!!
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βTremendous things are in store for you.
Wonderful surprises await you.β
What is one thing you have up your sleeve for this school year that you are most excited about?
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βTremendous things are in store for you.
Wonderful surprises await you.β
What is one thing you have up your sleeve for this school year that you are most excited about?
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Diving into my 1st yearlong #XPLAP classroom #gamifciation experience! My PIRATE theme was kicked up a notch today when @idrawmazes delivered this custom #TLAP A-MAZE-ING working maze and piece of art!
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A1 Changing how I grade I am moving toward 75% of my grades being formative assessment so Ss can better see their growth That was my summer reading project #learnlap
A1. Returning to the classroom (a little) as a sub. I have missed the kiddos so much and look forward to keeping up on current trends and practicing what I preach. π£#LearnLAP
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βTremendous things are in store for you.
Wonderful surprises await you.β
What is one thing you have up your sleeve for this school year that you are most excited about?
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A1: Iβm excited to have some more creative lessons and tie in a lot more real world applications... I read #TeachLAP this summer and am totally loving being more creative and bold in my classroom #LearnLAP
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βTremendous things are in store for you.
Wonderful surprises await you.β
What is one thing you have up your sleeve for this school year that you are most excited about?
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A1: My Honors Eng 12 students will be creating the curriculum after a discussion about standards and goals. This year will be all about them! #LearnLAP
A1 New this year: More flexible seating, a more wide open class concept, and mastery learning using the grid method. Kids donβt come until after Labor Day but I am PUMPED! #learnlap
A1: I am so excited for the "Apps Days" I have planned for the 2nd and 3rd day of school. I created some hyperdocs to guide my 6th and 7th graders through some of the apps we'll be using over the course of the year! #learnlap@PHausTech
Okay! There's my kind of girl! I'm all about the protein! My fave... 1 scoop of protein powder, 2 tbs of PB Fit, and a couple chocolate chips, add enough water for cookie dough consistency... Y-U-M, and not terrible for you! β¨π¬π«πβ π¬π«πβ¨
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A1: I am holding my team accountable in the most under the radar ways. It is all about giving them the skills to lead and solve problems together. Iβm just here to coach and support them along the way! #BuildingPositiveTeams#learnlap
A1: Shhh. Donβt tell anyone but I am so excited to bring some #PlayLAP into the curriculum this year! In addition- integrating @Flipgrid into weekly reflections, @Buncee for lesson planning delivery & of course...@DoInkTweets! Iβm always bringing my #learnlap into anything I do!
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βTremendous things are in store for you.
Wonderful surprises await you.β
What is one thing you have up your sleeve for this school year that you are most excited about?
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#LearnLAP
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βTremendous things are in store for you.
Wonderful surprises await you.β
What is one thing you have up your sleeve for this school year that you are most excited about?
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#LearnLAP
I'm most excited for my kids to write their own myths using "The Hero's Journey" after we read The Odyssey- then making vases that depict their myths in the style of ancient greece! #LearnLAP
#LearnLAP Jerry Toups HS Algebra Tr from the Houston suburbs. 29th year to teach my students to #AlwaysBelieve Soon to be author of "The Story of Always Believe" coming out this fall!
A1 - New forms of formative assessment to use with my students. Helping them to understand the importance of assessing their learning to help hem know what they know/donβt know.
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βTremendous things are in store for you.
Wonderful surprises await you.β
What is one thing you have up your sleeve for this school year that you are most excited about?
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#LearnLAP
A1: This year Iβm jumping into @Seesaw & Wonder Wall/Genius Hour!! Iβm crazy excited to see how my students will respond and all the new places these things will take our learning! #learnlap
HAHAHA! Sounds about right! I posted about my (umpteenth) reading at https://t.co/myiiEOh59m earlier this summer. I'm already wanting to reread it before school starts! #LearnLAP
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Really excited to implement my version of blended learning this year. Not sure what it will look like until I get to know my Ss, but I know it will be great!
A1: I'm really excited to bring blogging into my classroom! Year after year I see a lot of my Ss struggling with writing. Even with writer's wkshp and other means, Ss still need more time to write! #LearnLAP
A1 - Most excited about supporting my colleagues. We have a great opportunity at the best year yet (isn't that always the case though?), and I want to start the year with the ground running.
Also building #studentrelationships! #learnlap
A1: A new school year is a chance to implement something new => this year I hope to continue to expand flexible seating options, setting-up a sensory learning station, and have students create their own Google Sites e-portfolios #LearnLAP
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βTremendous things are in store for you.
Wonderful surprises await you.β
What is one thing you have up your sleeve for this school year that you are most excited about?
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#LearnLAP
A1 My classroom transformation. Working hard, getting my student involved and including many surprises. Some people willing to help. Some unique pieces. My students will live the process with me. The final product will be epic!! Total teaching transformation. #LearnLAP
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βTremendous things are in store for you.
Wonderful surprises await you.β
What is one thing you have up your sleeve for this school year that you are most excited about?
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#LearnLAP
A1: Our district theme is βbuilding tomorrow togetherβ and our school made it better by adding βby going back to the futureβ and used a retro look for this year. Our students love it and so do our staff. #LearnLAP
A1: so many things! But especially my new coding elective and also collaborating with the MD teacher at my school to create an amazing elective for her students! #LearnLAP
#LearnLAP A1 My book "The Story of Always Believe" will be coming out this fall. So excited about sharing this time with my future and former students. Going to be a great year! #AlwaysBelieve
A1: the thing I have up my sleeve is tremendous LOVE for all my studentsβ I canβt wait to make American History fun and exciting for them! #learnLAP
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βTremendous things are in store for you.
Wonderful surprises await you.β
What is one thing you have up your sleeve for this school year that you are most excited about?
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#LearnLAP
A1: This year Iβm jumping into @Seesaw & Wonder Wall/Genius Hour!! Iβm crazy excited to see how my students will respond and all the new places these things will take our learning! #learnlap
Hi all! Kristen here from PA! I teach 6th grade physical science, and I havenβt been here in sehile! I keep thinking this chat is on Tuesdays, and I almost did it again tonight!!! #learnlap
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βA little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.β
How do you let your students engage in a little nonsense now and then?
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A1: As someone not currently in a teaching role, I'm most excited about collaborating with #STEM educators on projects for teaching nuclear power and electronics topics.
If you're doing something like that and want an industry perspective, let me know! #LearnLAP
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βTremendous things are in store for you.
Wonderful surprises await you.β
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A1: I'm super excited to try out a version sketch nothing with my ss in Reading and room transformations! Also hopefully a little odd vs even super hero math lesson with my co-teacher. #LearnLAP
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βTremendous things are in store for you.
Wonderful surprises await you.β
What is one thing you have up your sleeve for this school year that you are most excited about?
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#LearnLAP
Some day when I am in a GenEd setting my room will look like Google headquarters. This year however my Ss need HIGH structure to succeed and the environment is about them, not me. #LearnLAP
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βFreestyle Fridayβ is a fun 5-10 minutes of class where students can showcase talents!
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Damien and his mad Rubix Cube skills are always a Freestyle Friday favorite...this kid dominates the cube! 45 seconds today! π
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βA little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.β
How do you let your students engage in a little nonsense now and then?
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A2: on Fridayβs I palsy music for my kids to come in and be silly. I also do GoNoodle and let them get their wiggles out so they are able to focus when itβs needed. #LearnLAP
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How do you let your students engage in a little nonsense now and then?
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A2: Nonsense is allowed often; silly giggles, off the cuff comments, building in fun and spontaneity, laughing at myself so the Ss see they can too; trying to let them see the joy in the little things #LearnLAP
A2: Nonsense is key! Our library is a space where we have fun, where we talk, where we read, where we make noise, where we play, where we create stuff, where we take stuff apart, where we move around! All sorts of nonsense AND all sorts learning. #NoShushingAllowed#LearnLAP
A2: It is all about giving Ss the time to explore through their own learning and Ss led classrooms. Breaks occur in learning from time to time to relieve the work that is taking place in the room. #learnlap
A2: I never take myself too seriously - laugh whenever we can! I like to find entirely silly βlife lessonsβ in what weβre learning and encourage my students to add to our list. #LearnLAP
Thanks to @mrmatera we have so much gamification! We play games often, laugh together, act things out, and have fun! This first week a big one is our "Random Event on @classcraftgame ....We have done the macarena, and tomorrow have to untangle a "Sticky Snake" #LearnLAP
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A2 I model nonsense quite often! Usually in the form of praise, when I see awesome math going on I have to sing, cheer, do whatever. I always support my students to do the same! #learnlap
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βA little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.β
How do you let your students engage in a little nonsense now and then?
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A2 Reinforcing that itβs school & not a prison. Itβs so important we are creating experiences and opportunities in all that we do and my role in encouraging that w/ my staff. Things like adding more recess time in the schedule was a huge shift itself to let kids be kids #LearnLAP
A2 Be spontaneous & read the class Sometimes they just need a laughter break It could be a funny video clip, or just taking a few extra minutes to ice break before a lesson Ss need to see our human side! #LearnLAP
A2: After we are done taking notes (and sometimes during), and students are working on their tasks we engage in a lot of silly banter. Excited to have students in my enrichment block this year design their own TED talks! #learnlap
A2: Letβs not forget that everyday we are in the presence of children => and nothing is more memorable for children than having fun! Find ways to let kids be silly and never be afraid to show them that you too can let your guard down! #LearnLAP
Sometimes it's also as simple as taking your kids out for 10 minutes to play Kneetag between math and reading just to get them giggling and being kids again before they get back to work #LearnLAP
#learnlap One paired-assessment we do is to use a popular meme image and make a caption that only a person who understood a math concept we've covered would understand. Ss love it....and they make some clever stuff!
A2: tambourines, pink acoustic guitar, #tshirttuesday, pirate jokes, polls about random topics, pink tutus and tiaras, plastic pet rat tricks, and lots and lots of singing.... π¬ #learnlap
A2: Rabbit trails can sometimes add in the nonsense, brain breaks, and then Super Happy Fun Circle Time Fridays makes Ss look forward to a fun/silly writing hour! #LearnLAP
Can't wait to hear how your staff responds. We did this last year, but was not executed well by admin and very few implemented. Your staff is blessed to have you at the helm! #LearnLAP
A2 - I plan for it!
Students need time to be silly, energetic, goofy. There also needs to be time for learning. It's a never ending balance that I am still learning, but getting better at! #learnlap
I did too! I Pulled up a table with them and it's been so fun to see what they talk about during the day. Sharing space is fun! #LearnLAP#flexibleseating
A2: I always give them the first few minutes to settle in and joke around while they do the QOD. I also love making corny math jokes in my lessons and my favorite moments are when the students are engaged enough that they can fire back... theyβre usually really funny!!! #LearnLAP
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βA little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.β
How do you let your students engage in a little nonsense now and then?
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A2: I love when Ss ask the most random questions about things they wonder about bc it can take us off track, but usually has a pretty decent destination with a lot of learning surprisingly! The Wonder Wall is my favorite. #LearnLAP
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How do you let your students engage in a little nonsense now and then?
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A2: Nonsense should be encouraged in every classroom. Nonsense reminds us that we are humans- and creates a bond with the students, and if there is THAT bond, students will perform for you! #learnlap
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βA little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.β
How do you let your students engage in a little nonsense now and then?
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Q2- Sensory Center! I have a corner of my room set aside for SAFE sensory stimulation complete with a personal trampoline. If we are not in a whole group lesson (or if melting down) we can take a break and prepare ourselves to focus #learnlap
A1: I am most excited to be adopting a gym that was hurt from hurricane Harvey. I am hoping to get my S to fight for others physical literacy. @AdoptAGymKM#LearnLAP
Hey everyone, Chris here. Former submarine nuclear operator, turned adult educator, turned electronics engineer. Who knows what's next?π
Looking forward to the chat! #LearnLAP
A1: Excited to bring literacy lunches to the elementary level this year. Looking forward to meeting some new students and discussing some great books. #LearnLAP
#LearnLAP I am a strong advocate for peer tutoring in my room. If you let your Ss teach each other it creates a dynamic environment. As long as they are on task, I don't mind them having fun in their groups every now and then.
A2: Depends on what the group likes- last year my ss were all about dance parties and stuffed animals. I try to incorporate a few minutes of fun, especially after tests, before I send them back to their regular class. #LearnLAP
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βA little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.β
How do you let your students engage in a little nonsense now and then?
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#LearnLAP
Have you seen the Chrome Extension "MoveIt"? I'm thinking about incorporating that into my classroom to build in brain breaks for my middle schoolers! #LearnLAP
Yes! the enviornment we create should always be about our kids. If we arenβt giving them the best opportunity to succeed we arenβt doing our jobs #LearnLAP
A2 Remember to make learning fun through songs, dances. Use Go Noodle, Costumes, Funny voices Model for students how to learn while having fun and being able to move and make noise. #learnlap
A2. Allowing Ss time to share stories through discusion and ask each other questions, also taking breaks between learning which allows Ss time for quick period to move around, play a quick game, etc. #learnlap
A2 I myself am a little silly and nonsensical, so it happens naturally. I have know to do a mean air guitar when Journey comes on pandora during work time. #LearnLAP
A2 I start my class with a music party. I encourage jokes, riddles & fun. Learning needs to be energetic, we need to bring that fun back to kids. Take breaks with kids. Get to know them. Build relationships. This year, my students will be teaching me their passion. #LearnLAP
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How do you let your students engage in a little nonsense now and then?
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A2: Giving students a chance to blow off some steam is important. We take them outside for lunch where you might find me playing football with them playing tag. In the media center they can work in the makerspaces or play some Minecraft. Let the have fun! #learnlap
Be sure to join @alicekeeler and @amysuetish tomorrow at 7pm Central as they moderate #5thchat!
The topic is "Google Slides" but their fun title is, "'Google Slides' is Magical Rainbow Unicorn Poop!" #LearnLAP
You should check out the book "Unjournaling" for some great silly writing hours. Not sure what grade you teach, but my favorite is "If you could chew blue, what would it taste like?" #LearnLAP
I am working with our typical 5th grade classrooms this year to set up some peer-pals. We are hoping it will increase both academics and acceptance. #LearnLAP
Girl, we are in this together! I'm pumped about this #XPLAP/#TLAP/#LearnLAP (make that all the LAP's) year ahead of us! β¨π¬π«πβ π¬π«πβ¨
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βWhat do you get from a glut of TV. A pain in the neck and an IQ of three. Why don't you try simply reading a book?"
How do you promote reading at your school?
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A2: how fun can a class be w/o a little nonsense?! i like to play music and let the Ss make the playlist, review games w lots of playful competition, getting outside on nice days, & i donβt worry about being the βloud classβ β my kids are collaborating and having fun! #LearnLAP
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How do you let your students engage in a little nonsense now and then?
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.A1: Iβm most excited about sharing Whoβs Doing the Work @BurkinsandYaris with my teachers!! I canβt wait to see the growth our kids make in reading!!π#LearnLAP
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Wonderful surprises await you.β
What is one thing you have up your sleeve for this school year that you are most excited about?
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How do you let your students engage in a little nonsense now and then?
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A2: A couple of years ago, my 6th graders started a tradition "Question of the Day" I always start my lessons with Do Nows so while they're answering my question(s) I answer one of theirs. They've also added "Riddle of the Day" It's a fun way to connect with them #LearnLAP
A2: As a teacher my classroom was nothing if not nonsensical. I taught world 1 and it could be soooo dry from time to time. I took every opportunity to be as cheesy as possible and find laughter. Ss remember Ts that donβt take the job too seriously! #LearnLAP
A2 I think it depends on what βnonsenseβ means. I like my Ss to be who they truly are and not have to fit inside some preconceived, cookie-cutter style box. So if that means being silly and talking about poop during a lesson (connecting to a Ss ?) then Iβm in. No shame!#LearnLAP
A3 I teach middle school science so I have to make reading purposeful I use @Newsela articles and my Ss have really seen the purpose behind the reading #learnlap
A3: I share what Iβm reading. Adding GoodReads to our class and hoping to use Insta stories to share what Iβm reading and keep me accountable! #LearnLAP
A3 Starting with a new collection of over 100 diverse books. I am incorporating a lot of choice and voice. Some surprise authors, so other surprises. Reading will be personal, social and fun. Planning for an epic year to get kids excited about reading. Stay tuned. #LearnLAP
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βWhat do you get from a glut of TV. A pain in the neck and an IQ of three. Why don't you try simply reading a book?"
How do you promote reading at your school?
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.A3: I think one of the most important things is to make books available - lots and LOTS of books!! We have to up the chance of our kids finding books that speak to their β€οΈ. Showing ourselves as readers and sharing our reading with kids too! #LearnLAP
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βWhat do you get from a glut of TV. A pain in the neck and an IQ of three. Why don't you try simply reading a book?"
How do you promote reading at your school?
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#LearnLAP
A3 - A few ways. Last year one of my colleagues championed signs outside each teacher's door, where we wrote the book/s we were currently reading.
I stay up to date with YA and read a few each year.
We use reading daily in my class, and I help teach it! #learnlap
A3 By being the Lead Reader. I display what Iβm reading so all can see. I recommend books to Tβs and Sβs based on getting to know them, I have a lending library in my office, providing rich PD books and book tasting for staff and I try to buy and give away books often. #LearnLAP
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βWhat do you get from a glut of TV. A pain in the neck and an IQ of three. Why don't you try simply reading a book?"
How do you promote reading at your school?
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#LearnLAP
A2: As the instructional leader I have to make it fun for students and teachers. You have to enjoy and love what you do so I set the example. Hereβs some of our staff with their 80s look and Iβm the rapper. This positive energy trickles down to our children. #LearnLAP
A3: anytime I see a student reading a book I ask them about it! I constantly talk about what Iβm currently reading, and anytime thereβs a book in my student library related to what weβre discussing I make sure my students know they can borrow if theyβd like! #learnLAP
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βWhat do you get from a glut of TV. A pain in the neck and an IQ of three. Why don't you try simply reading a book?"
How do you promote reading at your school?
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#LearnLAP
A3: Set the example- talk to kids and co-workers about what you are reading, provide ss with time to free read whatever they want, have a wide variety of books available, and I'm dying to try this book quotes game I read about this summer. #learnlap
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βWhat do you get from a glut of TV. A pain in the neck and an IQ of three. Why don't you try simply reading a book?"
How do you promote reading at your school?
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#LearnLAP
A3 as a math teach I know that I could promote reading a lot more. This year my plan is to have a sign on my door listing the book Iβm currently reading and the ones I read through the school year. If we arenβt doing much in class at learn I can model! #learnlap
Q3: I use narrative units, have them bring books they would like to read, talk about what I am reading, and with students who aren't fans of reading, I try to find books based on their interests to include or send home with them. I would love to do a SSR!! #LearnLAP
A3b: Also thanks to my mother-in-law and @LRobbTeacher I have multiple books for a classroom library in my middle school US History Class! Thankful for the help from these two ladies! #learnlap
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βTremendous things are in store for you.
Wonderful surprises await you.β
What is one thing you have up your sleeve for this school year that you are most excited about?
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#LearnLAP
A3: Our librarians do a great job with monthly themes very creative to pull kids in. Even did a βname that teacherβs prom pictureβ one month #LearnLAP
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How do you let your students engage in a little nonsense now and then?
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A3: I try to promote it by being a reader myself. I have a poster of the popsugar challenge and what Iβm currently reading and I have a poster of books Iβve read for Ss to ask me about. Occasionally Iβll make QR book trailers for Ss to check out. #LearnLAP
A3: Need to model it. This year teachers will be posting what they are reading in their classrooms. Many of our middle school classrooms have class libraries. Our media specialist also runs book clubs. I also run a book study with students as well. #learnlap
A3. I help out in the library where we Ss choose 1 AR book, 1 book of their choice they would like to read for checkout! Trying to promote reading in STEM, doing collaborative projects where Ss will need to read to find imp. facts. i.e. PBL, research project. #learnlap
A3: Going to start book talks, gamification incentives, more choice, HP Reveal /QR code embedded reviews for library books, AND #BookSnaps for the win! #LearnLAP
A3: I definitely encourage them to use technology as a resource rather than a distraction and weβve read about famous mathematicians. When I taught computer science we talked about reliable internet sources. Tech isnβt going away but we can teach them to use it well! #LearnLAP
Q3
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βWhat do you get from a glut of TV. A pain in the neck and an IQ of three. Why don't you try simply reading a book?"
How do you promote reading at your school?
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#LearnLAP
A3: #LearnLAP I do βbook commercialsβ for kids of things Iβm reading. Giving kids meaningful, engaging activities like #booksnaps, #sketchnotes and using #flipgrid are on my agenda this year!
A2b If you want to connect with Ss you have to be real. They know when you arenβt like a shark smells blood in water. Kids want to see someone they connect with and usually that means having a funny, creative, passionate, and/or empowering side side. #LearnLAP
I love that idea! My principal posted her reads in our staff newsletter, but I love the idea of posting it outside the classroom door for all to see. #learnlap
A3: First and foremost: A well-funded school library with 2 fullt-time certified librarians.
Beyond that: Share excitement about books, activities like Book Tastings and Speed Dating. Fun displays, a One Book*One School*One Community program...and more! #LearnLAP
Hey #LearnLAP friends - sorry I've got to head out. It's insulin time for my daughter. See you in #tlap in a bit! Great questions, @KimSnodgrass - I'll totally check in on the rest in a little while! Thanks so much - don't forget to follow one another!
A3: Fill classrooms with meaningful texts => ones that represent the students sitting in front of us, but also ones that provide a window into a different perspective...and give them choice! Access and Choice! #LearnLAP
A3: This year I started with a reading interest survey and started giving kids recommendations for books and physically showing them where to find them on my shelves. So many books are going home! #LearnLAP
Q4
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βCome with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination.β
What project or experience do you provide your students with that inspires them to use their imagination?
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#LearnLAP
Late joining! Tim, elementary principal in Scranton, PA. After reading Hacking Literacy by @GerardDawson3 it sparked conversation with one of my teachers. She said before I got to that school she used to do DEAR- Drop Everything And Read. We are bringing it back! #learnLAP
A3 as a math teach I know that I could promote reading a lot more. This year my plan is to have a sign on my door listing the book Iβm currently reading and the ones I read through the school year. If we arenβt doing much in class at learn I can model! #learnlap
A3:One goal I have this year is to normalize all types of books for my kids- Picture books, novels, fiction, etc. Broadening horizons as much as possible #LearnLAP
Q3
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βWhat do you get from a glut of TV. A pain in the neck and an IQ of three. Why don't you try simply reading a book?"
How do you promote reading at your school?
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#LearnLAP
A3: & when my kids are reading a book when they first come in in the A.M. I try to read one too- I take their recommendations so they will take mine! They've never steered me wrong #LearnLAP
A3 Make paperback books easily accessible to Ss as well as utilize @myONreader. Have Ss make trailers and book talks to encourage others to read them. Partner up for reading buddies. I would love to learn about #BookSnaps because I think my Ss would love it. #learnlap
A3: Set up a class @flipboard magazine and reluctant readers got super engaged in reading and curating good content...and OBSESSED with the data about their publication. Even in reading, we can foster *Authentic Audience* for Student work #LearnLAP
A3: When students are exposed to socially, politically and culturally relevant texts reading becomes more of an defining experience for students - give them time and opportunities to reflect, share and be social about what they read! #LearnLAP
A3: Our librarians are two of my favorite people on this planet. They're amazing and are always available to our Ss. I'll be honest, I need to be better with this! My Ss do read a lot of source material, but always room for improvement #LearnLAP
A4 #Phenomenon based inquiry #NGSS has allowed Ts to really use their imagination as they solve phenomena This is a great time to be a science teacher! #LearnLAP
#learnlap a3 Dont forget the boys, want a great read aloud for 3-5 grade...Peter and the Starcatchers, enough excitement to keep everyone engaged. we also sketchnote in groups
A3 Promote reading by giving lots of book talks to Ts and Ss. Last two years on a campus I posted books I was reading on my door. Kids could see and so many dropped by to ask for a book and to give me their own book recommendations. #LearnLAP
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#LEARNLAP IS
A WILD RIDE TONIGHT!
"And they're certainly not
showing any signs that they
are slowing."
Only 3 questions to go!
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A4: This year Iβm super excited to go more in depth with passion projects and Iβm excited to try some #launchbook methods for design thinking with different texts and scenarios! #LearnLAP
Q4
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βCome with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination.β
What project or experience do you provide your students with that inspires them to use their imagination?
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#LearnLAP
A3 I am founder and adviser of my schoolβs book club. Iβm hoping to skype w/ authors, create book trailers for our student body and create a @LittleFreeLibra this year. #LearnLAP
A3: Students need to see reading less as a choir and more as something they choose to make time for - ditch perfunctory tasks like reading logs, and mandated readerβs responses that kill the joy of reading! #LearnLAP
A4. Itβs so hard to pick just one, but my favorite one last year was when my design and problem solving class was βhiredβ by the VP to come up with a full plan and budget for the portable principal cart he wanted to build. They were so excited to see the final product!#learnlap
A4: Westward Expansion Twitter Chat. Ss take on the role of a businessperson, miner, farmer, or Native American and engage in a Twitter Chat through Google Classroom from that perspective! #learnlap
The books come from 2 local MSs. We call their student councils and challenge them to collect more books that the other one. Winner gets a pizza party (teachers buy) for that SC. We get TRUCKLOADS of books delivered. #LearnLAP
A3 Kinder teacher friend reads books aloud (several a day). Then she posts tiny colored posters under her white board for the whole year. Ss constantly make connections, go back to check the covers/titles so they know which books to choose for their browsing box. #LearnLAP
A4: Lots of books that allow them to explore different worlds! A library makerspace where they can make, break, create! #BreakoutEDU opportunities where they have to creatively solve problems! #LearnLAP
A4 I get them to design a project where their objective is to make a differece. Random Acts of Kindenss, Celebrations, Activism; I want my students to develop their leadership & lead wth their heart. I want them to find their way to learn & make a differece. #LearnLAP
Q4
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βCome with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination.β
What project or experience do you provide your students with that inspires them to use their imagination?
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#LearnLAP
Q2
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βA little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.β
How do you let your students engage in a little nonsense now and then?
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#LearnLAP
A4: In our 8th Grade Science class we have students create their own companies, design blueprints, purchase supplies and build a sustainable structure that can survive an earthquake. Great #ngss activity. This is just one of many projects where students create! #learnlap
Most of our design projects have great capacity for students to use their imagination. I am most proud of my "school wide" competitions. Giving students opportunity to compete in, for example, art competition, outside of class with real stakes leads to great creativity! #learnlap
A4. In STEM where I have Ss building and designing things. Often times, Ss will add their creativity into the projects and create their own masterpieces! There is more than one way to solve problems, relay this through their work!#learnlap
A4: This year theyβll be determining the structure of most of their assignments to hopefully inspire more creativity and imagination. Theyβre graduation project has them trying to solve an issue that they see impacts them and others. #LearnLAP
A4 I just learned how to create a vector drawing using Google Drawing. Iβm no artist, but my drawing looks decent. I think kids would love doing this on a Chromebook. #learnlap
A3: Brooksie Kramer, HS librarian from VA jumping in late. Weβre doing a walk/jog/sprint reading challenge to encourage all Ss to be readers. Also focusing on integrating choice reading w genius hour inquiry projects. #LearnLAP
Q4
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βCome with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination.β
What project or experience do you provide your students with that inspires them to use their imagination?
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#LearnLAP
Some students hang out where they are shared each morning and look and look at all of them before selecting the one they want. So some students return them, some get a new book every other day .. whatever they need. #LearnLAP
A4 Itβs not something I personally provide but something I support and canβt wait to see our kids use their imagination and get crazy with and do as our 5th graders have an Invention Convention each spring #LearnLAP
Q4
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βCome with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination.β
What project or experience do you provide your students with that inspires them to use their imagination?
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#LearnLAP
A4: Last year when we learned Area & volume of 3D figures they did a project where they had to design a container that would hold the most liquid, but it had to be cut from 11x17 paper. Ss tried all kinds of great things! #LearnLAP
Q4
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βCome with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination.β
What project or experience do you provide your students with that inspires them to use their imagination?
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#LearnLAP
A4: History can be dry sometimes for Ss so I've done projects with them where they turn history into comic books where they do the speech bubbles, captions, and drawings. They're so fun! #LearnLAP
A4b: We had a pi day celebration like no other in my rooms! Complete with medals and everything, some challenges were mathematically based but some challenges required tons of creativity! #LearnLAP
Q4
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βCome with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination.β
What project or experience do you provide your students with that inspires them to use their imagination?
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#LearnLAP
A4: Monthly design challenges, passion projects, choose your own assessments and end of unit Breakouts, #BreakoutEdu all require students to synthesize what they e learned but demonstrate it on unique and creative ways #LearnLAP
Love all of the kindness projects that you do! You are making such a difference for kids, and educators too! β¨π¬π«πβ π¬π«πβ¨
#LearnLAP
Q5
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βWe are music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.β
What programs, projects, or experiences do you provide students with to ignite them with passion to pursue their dreams?
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#LearnLAP
A.4 My students hate me for this but my most common response to them is..."It's your project, what do you think it should....."
I hate receiving 90 of the same projects. I minimize instructions and avoid plug and chug cookie cutter rubrics.
#LearnLAP
A4: SIMULATIONS- I love our simulations for exploration where we build our boats, write journals, etc. We do another for Westward expansion and build Schooners to go with our travels #LearnLAP
A4: We used found materials to build a library mini-golf course so Ss could take a break from standardized testing. Co-taught 9th graders had to collaboratively design and build each hole. So much excitement over angles! #LearnLAP
A4 In Science Ss were able to invent an apparatus that had a simple machine. Students were then asked to make a working model of their apparatus. Students were able to create and use their imagination to come up with lots of great inventions. #learnlap
A5
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A4 Two come to mind: 1- Design a Rube Goldberg machine and 2- Create a Water Conservation PSA video. The ideas kids come up with is mindblowing! #learnlap
Sometimes itβs about finding THAT book or series => and for others it is removing certain barriers. Connecting my Ss to their local library digitally and showing them how to download audiobooks on overdrive and Audible was a game changer for many! #learnlap
A5- I try to give as much choice to my students as possible with their projects. Usually I give the prompt or problem, we use specific skills to solve it, but how they solve it (and the solution they come up with) is up to them. #learnlap
A5: We are taking our students on college visits, but taking them to the football, basketball, and baseball games on campus as well. Show them college has a lot more to offer than just class and homework. First generation students need to be drawn in. #LearnLAP
Q3
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βWhat do you get from a glut of TV. A pain in the neck and an IQ of three. Why don't you try simply reading a book?"
How do you promote reading at your school?
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#LearnLAP
A4: After reading a novel, I encourage the kids to create projects based on their interests or strengths: writing, drawing, crafting, creating a game... this year, I'm going to add different video options. #LearnLAP
Q4
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βCome with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination.β
What project or experience do you provide your students with that inspires them to use their imagination?
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#LearnLAP
A4: One of my fav projects is having students design websites for one of the thirteen colonies as if trying to convince new settlers to pick their colony. I love the creativity and voice! #LearnLAP
Q4
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βCome with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination.β
What project or experience do you provide your students with that inspires them to use their imagination?
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#LearnLAP
Thanks for a fast & furious (and fabulously POSITIVE!) #LearnLAP chat! It was my first time chatting with you all. Have to step out to do kiddo bedtime!
A lot of these great things you all are doing are in Hacking Literacy by @GerardDawson3. He talks about building a culture of literacy. If you havenβt checked it out I would strongly recommend! @markbarnes19#learnLAP#hacklearning
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@PaulONeill1972, @GerardDawson3, @markbarnes19
A5: Last year I redesigned our semester long graduation project to be based on an issue that they see affecting others that they want to solve. Need to dive deep and provide a solution or part of a solution. #LearnLAP
Have you tried having students create their own Breakouts? Not easy but a great way to share what theyβve learned while integrating some tech skills! #learnlap
A3: weβve changed the narrative to a stem culture students are reading what they need to learn to solve a problem. We no longer ask βwhat do you want to be when you grow up, we ask βwhat problems do you want it solveβ #LearnLAP
A5 Sci Ts need to show ALL Ss they can do sci & that they can THINK like a scientist When they see, feel, & hear themselves as scientists they will start thinking about that dream job in a science field If they can dream it they can do it! #LearnLAP
Q4
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βCome with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination.β
What project or experience do you provide your students with that inspires them to use their imagination?
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#LearnLAP
A5 As we jump into personalized learning this year, I want students to design their learning experiences with their passions/dreams in mind. I will get to know them & guide them along the way. I want to them to WANT to be at school, to find purpose & meaning. #LearnLAP
Q5
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βWe are music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.β
What programs, projects, or experiences do you provide students with to ignite them with passion to pursue their dreams?
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#LearnLAP
A5 Student choice & voice is the key to engagement and success. Providing instruction that is based on that ignites the π₯. Being relationship focused and then aligning that to standards and data yields high achievement and is something I am so proud that my staff does #LearnLAP
Q5
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βWe are music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.β
What programs, projects, or experiences do you provide students with to ignite them with passion to pursue their dreams?
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#LearnLAP
A4 Giving Ss opportunity to "show what they know" through different forms. They can write an essay, provide a sketch, perform an original drama, submit a photograph, create a collage. All these allow kids to perform in ways that suit them best. #LearnLAP
A5: I started doing ss led IEPs. They came up with goals (present and future) and presented to the IEP team. It helped ss start thinking about what they wanted and got a team of people behind them to provide support. #learnlap
Q5
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βWe are music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.β
What programs, projects, or experiences do you provide students with to ignite them with passion to pursue their dreams?
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#LearnLAP
A5: I love asking them what they want to be and telling them how theyβll use math! But they also know that I have a music degree and I go to every event they invite me to. The next day we talk about the work that went into it and why they love their art/sport #LearnLAP
Q5
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βWe are music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.β
What programs, projects, or experiences do you provide students with to ignite them with passion to pursue their dreams?
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#LearnLAP
A5- Believing in them. Most of my Ss (5th grade) are still struggling with basics (k/1) skills. I REFUSE to give up on them so they learn to never give up on themselves no matter how hard things are #learnlap
Asking students to produce the same exact project tells us they know to follow directions and the βrecipeβ we have provided. This doesnβt invoke creativity and innovation. Agreed and love the response- βwhat do you think it should.....β. Love that. #learnLAP
A5: #learnLAP In 1st grade I took a pic of each child holding a whiteboard where they wrote what they want to be or a dream/goal of theirs. I did the βadult writingβ under it. I made a photo collage of them and sent it out on ClassDojo. The kids and parents loved it!
A5: I like creating different experiences for Ss to try to reach them all. I give them opportunities to showcase themselves and want to much more this year! I love passion projects/ genius hour and doing book reports with a passion project kind of twist on them. #LearnLAP
Q5
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βWe are music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.β
What programs, projects, or experiences do you provide students with to ignite them with passion to pursue their dreams?
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#LearnLAP
A5: I bring my passions and my LOVE for life. I encourage them to bring their passion into the classroom. When they go to a WWE event, I want them to have us experience it. They write a short paper on it, take pictures- posts it on @Seesaw..#learnlap
Q5
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βWe are music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.β
What programs, projects, or experiences do you provide students with to ignite them with passion to pursue their dreams?
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#LearnLAP
Q6
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β So shines a good deed in a weary world.β
How have you or your school encouraged students to experience the value in kindness?
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#LearnLAP
#BookCampPD has a poll going on until 8/15 to select our Fall Focus books. The book you read is in the top ten and could be selected. You might want to cast your vote and jump into the chats? https://t.co/j8KekPlnVs#LearnLAP
A5.Providing materials, and giving the driving question for Ss to solve? Leaving them with limitless choices and pathways to solve a problem! #learnlap
A5: Helping them see themselves in a book. As librarian, I try to ensure that all Ss will be able to find a reflection of themselves & a window to whatβs possible. #LearnLAP
I love this. A child being able to read and write shouldn't just be left to the reading teacher. I try to throw math into reading whenever I can. #LearnLAP
A6
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CHALLENGE THEM! I try to challenge my students at least once a quarter to do a #RAK to enhance learning & promote a culture of kindness. We reflect a lot during the process about how it feels to help others and be kind. #LearnLAPβ β¨
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A5 I want my students to want to be at school learning all that they can. This year I want to make it a goal to listen to my Ss and let their passions guide their learning. Use Ss dreams as a way to plan units of studies. Make it relevant! #learnlap#learnlap
A6 The best thing a school/teacher can do is model kindness If it is modeled with intent & integrity, Ss will see it & display it as well Empathy, grace, kindness are three words that should be modeled in every school & classroom #LearnLAP
Great idea! I love when @alicekeeler says, "The person doing the work is the person doing the learning!" Let them create! β¨π¬π«πβ π¬π«πβ¨ #LearnLAP
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@MattPorricelli, @MrAlbertSES, @alicekeeler
A6 My entire year will be about kindness. Approching learning with our hearts, purpose and how to impact the lives of others. We will begin with a picture book (yes in HS English) to inspire action, empathy, compassion & being there for others. Be the difference. #LearnLAP
Q6
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β So shines a good deed in a weary world.β
How have you or your school encouraged students to experience the value in kindness?
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#LearnLAP
A5 Student choice & voice is the key to engagement and success. Providing instruction that is based on that ignites the π₯. Being relationship focused and then aligning that to standards and data yields high achievement and is something I am so proud that my staff does #LearnLAP
Q5
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βWe are music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.β
What programs, projects, or experiences do you provide students with to ignite them with passion to pursue their dreams?
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#LearnLAP
A5 I want my students to want to be at school learning all that they can. This year I want to make it a goal to listen to my Ss and let their passions guide their learning. Use Ss dreams as a way to plan units of studies. Make it relevant! #learnlap
Thank YOU! Hop back in if you have time! SOOOO many awesome ideas right now! Loving all of the tips I'm stealing! β¨π¬π«πβ π¬π«πβ¨ #LearnLAP
A6: #learnLAP Our school theme is kindness and bucket-filling. This year I had my first graders make fidget gloves at the holidays for the residents at the nursing home my mom was in. The kids learned there is a whole world outside of our class that needs love and kindness β€οΈ
A6 Our school is Leadership focused school. I love that because kindness is so infused in who we are and what our culture has become. Relationships are the core and how we treat each other is a thing of beauty truly #LearnLAP
Q6
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β So shines a good deed in a weary world.β
How have you or your school encouraged students to experience the value in kindness?
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#LearnLAP
A5 Being there for my kids and showing them that I believe in all of their hopes, dreams, and will push them to achieve them even after they leave my 6/7 gr. class. I still have Ss coming back to visit or email me when they are in High School. #relationships#learnLAP
A6 Love watching Kinder and First have a designated kindness "watcher". When they see someone extend kindness, they give them a silk flower that gets placed in a vase. Tiny sticker with their name goes on the stem. As the week goes on, the few flowers become a bouquet. #LearnLAP
A6 - I developed a #KinderPals program where my 5th graders partnered up with a kindergartner all year long and met each month to do social-emotional activities together using the @Peekapak curriculum. So many great experiences for both classes! #LearnLAP
A6: We try to celebrate kindness when we see it. We have "Be The Change" cards which we give, and students can get prizes. I like to offer lots of affirmation. I also try to model it and be kind to others! #learnlap
Q6
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β So shines a good deed in a weary world.β
How have you or your school encouraged students to experience the value in kindness?
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#LearnLAP
Q6
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β So shines a good deed in a weary world.β
How have you or your school encouraged students to experience the value in kindness?
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#LearnLAP
You know #LEARNLAP is killin' it with awesomeness when you get kicked out of Twitter and asked if you're a robot! β¨π¬π«πβ π¬π«πβ¨ @PaulSolarz#TLAP
A6. After 40 years of trying SO MANY ideas to promote kindness I honestly believe that @SaraKAhmed 's book, "BeingtheChange" has keys in it that will change the year your students have. #LearnLAP
A6: High schoolers arenβt always the type to enjoy public accolades but whenever I witness Ss being kind to other Ss I make sure to say something quietly to them that more or less says βI noticed that and I like you more because of it... nice job!β Works every time #LearnLAP
Q6
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β So shines a good deed in a weary world.β
How have you or your school encouraged students to experience the value in kindness?
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#LearnLAP
A6 Iβve also gotta say a focus on kindness has been huge as itβs such a huge piece of who I try to be and the impact I want to leave on this world. I love Sundays when @NowakRo and I lead the #BeKindEDU Twitter Chat & eduβs connect & grow in this topic #LearnLAP
Q6
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β So shines a good deed in a weary world.β
How have you or your school encouraged students to experience the value in kindness?
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#LearnLAP
A6: This is one I really want to hit harder this year. I think Iβm going to try to develop some kind of project question around it. Last year I took my Ss to kindergarten classes to show kindness. I think they learned more about kindness from the Kinders. #LearnLAP
Q6
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β So shines a good deed in a weary world.β
How have you or your school encouraged students to experience the value in kindness?
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#LearnLAP
A6. We devote an entire week to working on a passion project for kindness! Where the Ss pick people to share the project their making for and what! #learnlap
A6: We have had a kindness wall where students can give shout outs to acts of kindness they see from their peers. We also do kindness lessons throughout the year as part of our "house initiative." #learnlap
Q7
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βHold your breath,
make a wish -
Count to three.β
Share a wish you have for the upcoming school year.
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A6 Saw a tweet from a middle school T this week. He has a class meeting often where kids share: compliment, apology, (can't remember the 3rd) kids speak up, everyone snaps to show their appreciation or support. What a great way to build community, too .#learnlap
Q4/Q5 We call it Big Picture Thinking - a program in which we teach students how to see the multitude of ways to fulfill their greater purpose. We set aside time each week for emotional brainstorming, with students setting passion-infused goals. #learnlap
A6 Our Spirit Squad is the best at promoting kindness- positive @Postit s on lockers, thoughtful notes to bus drivers, and more. My Student Council students have organized and hosted Talent Shows and Lip Sync Battles for our student body. #LearnLAP
A6: Brag tags for being kind, Kindness elf at Christmas (instead of regular elf on a shelf), bulletin boards, RAOK, praising when you see it, and setting the example. #learnlap
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How have you or your school encouraged students to experience the value in kindness?
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That chat and the #bekindEDU movement has become such an amazing & memorable journey. Learning so much from people. Happy to share kindness to the world with you man. #LearnLAP
A6- We are TEAM themed this year and I have a "Trophy Case" set up to recognize kindness and a team mentality. Each time they are 'caught' we will write a quick note and date it before displaying it. At the EOY they can take home their trophies. #learnlap
β¨A7: WISH: That each student knew and believed how amazing they are. Students need to realize they have amazing and unique strengths, regardless of their test scores. #LearnLAPβ¨
A.6 As a longtime Lasallian Educator and student, we live by the motto "Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve". What better way to show kindness than in the service to others.
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A7 I wish that my Ss will understand from day 1 that I am in their corner & that together we can imporove how they think & what their potential can be All Ss need an advocate #learnlap
A6 Model kindness for Ss, allow them to see how you treat others, and participate in random acts of kindness. Encourage and challenge Ss to participate as well. I am hoping to have them engage in at least one act of kindness per week for faculty, parents, or other Ss. #learnlap
A6: I ask them to see things from others' points of view. Try to get them to see a different side of things. "Hurt people hurt people" - show kindness to everyone, you never know what they're going through #LearnLAP
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This is super cool! Thanks for sharing your #EduGIFs creation! Keep sharing out how you use them too! Love your thinking! β¨π¬π«πβ π¬π«πβ¨ #LearnLAP#TLAP
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A7 I hope my students will make a huge impact in the community and the world. I hope they embrace their leadership & learning and open their hearts to so many amazing possibilities. I also secretely hope that some of my BIG & EPIC surprises come through. ;) #LearnLAP
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Share a wish you have for the upcoming school year.
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Share a wish you have for the upcoming school year.
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Ducking out a bit early! Thanks for moderating tonight's #LearnLAP chat, @KimSnodgrass ! Have a fab week everyone, and don't forget to head on over to #tlap !
A7: I wish for all teachers to find the joy in teaching on a regular basis and to take care of themselves, so that they might better empower students to find their joy and take care of themselves. #LearnLap
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A7 - I wish for all the extra distractions (politics, environment, class size, etc.) to get out of the way of my students and their learning. #learnlap
A7: I WISH that I can help each student know they are so so so so valuable and unique! I WISH we can have a fun, positive, and encouraging year! #LearnLAP
#learnlap a7 Dont let resources or scheduling be what holds you back from making a change, forge a path thanks to #hivesummit 2018 cause there is going to be another one right?
A7 My wish is simple. I just want to be the best leader I can be for my new campus and that my staff and students feel my relentless support to try new things and push boundaries #LearnLAP
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Share a wish you have for the upcoming school year.
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A7: I wish for our students to dream the impossible and make it possible. I wish for our teachers to empower our Ss to believe in themselves and to know we love them whole-heartedly. π #LearnLAP
A7 I wish for all Ss in my classroom this year to know they are loved, safe, and believed in! I want them all to know that I am one of their biggest cheerleaders! #learnlap
A7 Every kid is noticed, heard, know they are a valuable member of the learning community, seen for the assets they bring (no focus on deficits) have access to ALL the learning due to a teacher who intentionally plans comprehensible input and differentiated output. #LearnLAP
A7: My wish for the year is to be as in love with my students and my school as last year, and to feel a little bit more in control since itβs year 2 #LearnLAP
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Share a wish you have for the upcoming school year.
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A7: my wish for this year is to maintain the level of excitement and enthusiasm that I have on day 1 throughout the year.. to make sure every student gets the best of what I have to offer every single day, even during the tough months #LearnLAP
Q7: My wish is for all my students to quickly learn how deeply I care for them, trust that I will do everything in my power to keep them safe, and count on me to help them learn/grow as much as they possibly can while in my classroom!! #LearnLAP
@KimSnodgrass - an amazing chat!! Many thanks for moderating and sharing questions that allowed all of these marvelous educators to shine so very brightly in their responses. #LearnLAP
A7: My wish is that students are running into school every day excited to see the adventure that is in store for them. Let it be a place where students and staff pursue their passions and grow together! #learnlap
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For a wildly sweet & marvelous chat! See you next week!
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A7 I wish that all my Ss realize they are amazing individuals who can spread kindness, empower one another, and are worth so much to this world. I want them to know they can conquer absolutely anything. I know it can be done! #growthmindset#kindnessmatters#LearnLAP
A7: That it is the best one yet! My wish is that I can inspire and support my ss to reach higher than they thought possible, take risks, work hard, and grow as people and learners. #learnlap
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Share a wish you have for the upcoming school year.
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Thanks to everyone who participated in tonight's AMAZINGLY FUN chat! I'm SO appreciative to have had @KimSnodgrass moderate this evening! She's outstanding!!
Please join @ingrid_beaty next MONDAY at 7pm Central for more great #LearnLAP discussion! For now, jump on over to #tlap!
Join me, a high school student, August 14th 7pm Central time for #5thChat as we discuss why Google Slides is like Magical Rainbow Unicorn Poop #LearnLAP
