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participatechat Feb 12 @ 8:00 PM EST

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:00 PM EST

Happy Sunday! It's time for #1stchat. Excited to share tips and tricks with guest-moderator Claire @cdmom tonight!

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:00 PM EST

I'm Val from Michigan. Ready to have another amazing chat! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:01 PM EST

Welcome my PLN friends to our weekly chat....Claire here from a very snowy Vermont...no school tomorrow! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Feb 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

Traci here from KS, happy Sunday #1stchat friends

mrslombardo374 Feb 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

I'm Meredith from North Carolina. Excited for my first #1stchat

MrLee1stGrade Feb 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

Eric from northern Minnesota. Excited to join in the conversation! #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

I'm a bit jealous! Enjoy your snow day! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:01 PM EST

Welcome my PLN friends to our weekly chat....Claire here from a very snowy Vermont...no school tomorrow! #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

@MrLee1stGrade Hi Eric, glad you are joining us! #1stchat

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mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hello friends! Michelle from WI. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

@mrslombardo374 Welcome Meredith! We love first timers! #1stchat

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educ8er2 Feb 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

#1stchat Lori from Wisconsin

brauch20 Feb 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hi! I'm Becky from Indiana! This is my first ever chat!!! #1stchat

MarieJSumrall Feb 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

Marie from Texas here. Happy to be able to join in tonight!#1stchat

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

Welcome! Glad to have you here! #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:04 PM EST

@Woods1stgrade Hi Traci, glad to see you. #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:04 PM EST

@mflicek1 Hi Michelle, glad you are here. #1stchat

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GrowingInGrade1 Feb 12 @ 8:04 PM EST

Kacie from PA! #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:04 PM EST

@educ8er2 Hi Lori, glad to see you. #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:04 PM EST

@brauch20 Hi Becky, happy you are here. #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:05 PM EST

@MarieJSumrall Hi Marie, happy to see you tonight! #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:05 PM EST

@GrowingInGrade1 Hi Kacie, glad you are here. #1stchat

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cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:05 PM EST

Question 1 coming up #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:05 PM EST

Please follow @cdmom so that you can see the questions as they are tweeted and continue to grow you PLN at the same time! #1stchat

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cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:07 PM EST

Question 1. What is your favorite thing in your classroom that makes you smile every day? #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:07 PM EST

Q1 is on deck! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:07 PM EST

Question 1. What is your favorite thing in your classroom that makes you smile every day? #1stchat

sum_of_which Feb 12 @ 8:07 PM EST

Becky from snowy NYS. #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:08 PM EST

Hey everyone! Andrea, from the Bay Area, California checking in. ;) #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1 Read aloud with accountable talk! It's always been my fave time of day. #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1: My students of course! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:08 PM EST

#1stchat A1 I love to have pictures of my kids up everywhere. This is in my hallway.

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:08 PM EST

@MrsWard3 Hi Andrea, glad you are here. #1stchat

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GrowingInGrade1 Feb 12 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1 My students! They make me smile and laugh! And at times sad and angry! haha #1stchat

MrLee1stGrade Feb 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: Read alouds and morning meetings are two of my favorite things. #1stchat

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

Where about in Wisconsin? I'm from Green Bay. Glad to have you here! #1stchat

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MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: My favorite part of the day though is guided reading groups. It just runs so smoothly. #1stchat

ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

Happy to be joining #1stchat tonight. I'm Shannon from Fraser, MI

JaneCulver5 Feb 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

Hi! Late Jane here from Kansas! Happy LOVE week! #1stchat

FirstAtBat Feb 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: I always smile during our read aloud discussions. #1stchat

educ8er2 Feb 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

Morning meeting. I learn so much from my students every day. #1stchat

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mrslombardo374 Feb 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

#1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1 I do love our Friends and Family board. I love to see the kids looking at the family pics of their peers. #1stchat

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: When I have ALL of my students in class, no tardies/absence,etc. #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

@educ8er2 I'm super excited. I just got SEL materials through @donorschoose, so I will be starting Morning Meetings asap! #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

That is a special time. #1stchat

educ8er2 Feb 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

Morning meeting. I learn so much from my students every day. #1stchat

sum_of_which Feb 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

I also love to listen during number talks. I love to hear the creative thinkers. #1stchat

MarieJSumrall Feb 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1 Journal writing. It gives me a lot of insight into my learners. #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1 I love to have pictures of my kids up everywhere. #1stchat

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

YES! I love that time also. Great conversations! #1stchat

In reply to @educ8er2

Woods1stgrade Feb 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: my Ss and their work all around the room. Also our class pets make me smile #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:07 PM EST

Question 1. What is your favorite thing in your classroom that makes you smile every day? #1stchat

ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1 I love our morning greeting. We walk around our reading carpet for 1 minute and shake hands and greet everyone. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

@JaneCulver5 Hi Jane, glad you are here. #1stchat

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JaneCulver5 Feb 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: I would have to say Morning meetings too! Love that time to just talk and share! #1stchat

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

What is SEL? #1stchat

In reply to @MrsWard3, @educ8er2, @DonorsChoose

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:12 PM EST

@mflicek1 Social Emotional Learning. #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1, @educ8er2, @DonorsChoose, @mflicek1

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:12 PM EST

I love this idea! I saw the best video about a T that had a unique handshake for each SS and they were complex:) #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:12 PM EST

@ShannonDescamps Hi Shannon, glad you are here. That's 2 for 2! #1stchat

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EduGladiators Feb 12 @ 8:13 PM EST

🏘Takes a village right?! SATURDAY #EduGladiators EMPOWER Ts/Parent dynamic w/@cdmveep leading! #1stchat #apchat #mnlead #nbtchat #wischat

ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1 Our Junie B. Jones daily read aloud is one of my favorites too! I'm on my 15th reading this year! #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:13 PM EST

@ShannonDescamps We pass a ball and say "good morning" to the person on each side. #1stchat

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cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

Question 2 coming up shortly. #1stchat

ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

It's so fun. Ours isn't complex, but we practice eye contact & saying the person's name back to make them feel important #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1

educ8er2 Feb 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

#1stchat No formal program. We share 4 c's. A concern, compliment, celebration or comment.

brauch20 Feb 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1 Center time. I love watching my students work together and helping each other out! #1stchat

kwoodhouse13 Feb 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: Kelly from Michigan. Reader's Workshop is 1 of my favs. ❤ the ss engagement and smiles when they read! #1stchat

ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

We do that sometimes too! #1stchat

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cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:15 PM EST

2. What are your favorite planning or organizing tips? #1stchat

ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:15 PM EST

I know! I'm so excited! Thanks, Val :-) The baby was cooperative tonight! #1stchat

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MissMcGrath1 Feb 12 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1- Morning meeting:)! It's such a fun time to learn about the students and have fun! #1stchat

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:15 PM EST

OOOH! sounds interesting, what did you include?I did 1 earlier this yr,got Senseez vibrating cushion,Cool down items,etc #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

@kwoodhouse13 Hi Kelly, glad you are here and happy to see another Michigander. #1stchat

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cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2 First Grade is all about routines. Establish a routine and stick to it. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

Q2 is on deck! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:15 PM EST

2. What are your favorite planning or organizing tips? #1stchat

teachinheckyeah Feb 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

Cam from Canada. Sorry I'm late. #1stchat

kwoodhouse13 Feb 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

I would love to learn more about morning meetings. #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: Putting my lesson plans online has been a lifesaver. I can make the columns as long as I need and can add websites & pictures. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:17 PM EST

#1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2 Use these for all cutting projects. Helps keep floors clean. #neatnut

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:18 PM EST

@kwoodhouse13 This is from Responsive Classroom......there are great resources about morning meetings. #1stchat

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mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:18 PM EST

So much learning that happens in mine, math, social, reading, writing, etc. Love it! #1stchat

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MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:18 PM EST

@mflicek1 I received the We Thinkers program from @SocialThinking. We bond a lot in class, but I need something to teach skills. #1stchat

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Woods1stgrade Feb 12 @ 8:18 PM EST

We've made our lesson plans on a shared google doc so we can collaborate, bins for each month storage, shared supplies #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:19 PM EST

@Woods1stgrade I LOVE this!!! I use planbookedu, but would love to move it to google instead. #1stchat

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mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:19 PM EST

Good tip! I have mine in Google Docs and can easily refer back from year to year to see what I can reuse/need to change #1stchat

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ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:19 PM EST

I agree. https://t.co/NrQ6mHjwjM is wonderful! This is my 2nd year w/ it and I love having some it in already. #1stchat

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JaneCulver5 Feb 12 @ 8:19 PM EST

i used the Responsive classroom book to get started and just made it work for us! #1stchat

In reply to @kwoodhouse13

teachinheckyeah Feb 12 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2. We do communal stuff like markers, pencils, crayons, scissors etc. That are kept in bins. Nothing in their desks :) #1stchat

GrowingInGrade1 Feb 12 @ 8:20 PM EST

We do our lesson plans and shared files/documents on Google Docs. It makes organization so easy! I also send my copies that way! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:20 PM EST

@Woods1stgrade love the google docs #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2 I use these to keep track of my readers and their progress. #1stchat

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:20 PM EST

We use Second Steps in my building, I wonder if it is similar??? I'll have to look into We thinkers! #1stchat

In reply to @MrsWard3, @socialthinking

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2 I have binders for each curriculum unit and put everything I need into them. #1stchat

ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:21 PM EST

I read a lot online, but honestly, I took many items from pinterest and made it my own. #1stchat

In reply to @kwoodhouse13

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:21 PM EST

Such an important thing for all Ss. #1stchat

In reply to @MrsWard3, @socialthinking

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:21 PM EST

@mflicek1 I've seen a little of Second Steps. I don't see it as the same, although I am sure there are some similar threads. #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1, @socialthinking, @mflicek1

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:22 PM EST

Love this Val, I usually write mine on a sticky note. love the portability of it. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2 I use these to keep track of my readers and their progress. #1stchat

ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:22 PM EST

We always do a greeting, an emotions check-in, a share and the schedule. I try to do a team bldg activity once a week #1stchat

In reply to @kwoodhouse13

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:22 PM EST

@mflicek1 Agreed! #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1, @socialthinking, @mflicek1

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:22 PM EST

@swkreed Please do! #1stchat

In reply to @swkreed, @Woods1stgrade, @swkreed

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:22 PM EST

A2: Getting Ss to help w as much as you can helps me, class jobs, taking on roles, etc #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:22 PM EST

Question 3 coming up #1stchat

hawkeye_teach24 Feb 12 @ 8:23 PM EST

#1stchat amy here jumping in late. A2 I use scrapbook plastic containers for math and reading units and games

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:23 PM EST

I could use some tips on keeping my g.reading area organized especially al the running records that I do daily. Any tips? #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:23 PM EST

@mflicek1 My students are huge helpers this year. They love helping me do things in the classroom. #1stchat

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cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:24 PM EST

Question 3. What is your favorite teaching tip? Math, reading, science, or social studies #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Feb 12 @ 8:24 PM EST

I have a binder per group and keep data and lesson in there #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:25 PM EST

@mflicek1 Do you do formal running records daily or informal ones? I call those running records on the run:) #1stchat

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JaneCulver5 Feb 12 @ 8:25 PM EST

Love using #llap in my classroom. Keep those littles busy helping! #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:25 PM EST

Q3 is on deck! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:24 PM EST

Question 3. What is your favorite teaching tip? Math, reading, science, or social studies #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:25 PM EST

@JaneCulver5 What's that? #1stchat

In reply to @JaneCulver5, @mflicek1, @JaneCulver5

swkreed Feb 12 @ 8:26 PM EST

It was from @kelseykimpton https://t.co/LFfEai2I2b #1stchat #2ndchat

In reply to @MrsWard3, @Woods1stgrade, @kelseykimpton

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3 Reading…I invested in National Geographic Young Explorer for years, now have a magazine study once a week. Love the pictures #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3 Fave tip: Make connections with students and use lots of humor. They love to see us laugh. Show them that we're human, too! #1stchat

nayday98 Feb 12 @ 8:26 PM EST

A2 I use Dropbox to keep all my files organized and then I can share them with anyone!! #1stchat

In reply to @valruckes

JaneCulver5 Feb 12 @ 8:27 PM EST

I read Learn Like a Pirate and used his structure for student jobs! #1stchat

In reply to @MrsWard3, @mflicek1

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3: Keep pushing boundaries. Try new things. Fail. Often. Laugh. Even more often. And find a management system that is fun. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:27 PM EST

@nayday98 I love Dropbox! #1stchat

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Woods1stgrade Feb 12 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3: make it real world, virtual trips, collaborate w other Ts, fun #1stchat

teachinheckyeah Feb 12 @ 8:28 PM EST

A3. For math , Take @BuildMathMinds course or at least watch her free videos. And get @CuisenaireCo for your room. #1stchat

In reply to @BuildMathMinds, @CuisenaireCo

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:28 PM EST

@swkreed I requested access. :) #1stchat

In reply to @swkreed, @Woods1stgrade, @kelseykimpton, @swkreed

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:28 PM EST

I love this! I do fail often. Trying new things is great! #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3: Keep pushing boundaries. Try new things. Fail. Often. Laugh. Even more often. And find a management system that is fun. #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3: Check out Skype! Seriously so amazing! We saw Adelie penguins in Antarctica this year! #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3 Make some mistakes on purpose! Show them that classroom is a safe place to make a mistake because we learn and grow from them. #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Feb 12 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3: Wouldn't teach without using Daily 5 or 6 if you count @seesaw as one for Reading time! #1stchat

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kwoodhouse13 Feb 12 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3: Mistakes are expected, respected, inspected, corrected. Ss love to see teachers make mistakes too, great at helping me correct.#1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:29 PM EST

You are so right about @BuildMathMinds....great videos. #1stchat

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teachinheckyeah Feb 12 @ 8:28 PM EST

A3. For math , Take @BuildMathMinds course or at least watch her free videos. And get @CuisenaireCo for your room. #1stchat
In reply to @BuildMathMinds, @CuisenaireCo

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:30 PM EST

@kwoodhouse13 Love this. #1stchat

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ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:30 PM EST

It's usually about 15 minutes, but can be longer or shorter depending on the day #1stchat

In reply to @mrslombardo374, @kwoodhouse13

nayday98 Feb 12 @ 8:31 PM EST

A3 I love teaching Go Math and science using the 5e format. It makes it so much more engaging! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:31 PM EST

A3 Math I’m addicted to all kinds of dice...Ss practice adding 4 dice together in a game I call Go To The 10 #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:31 PM EST

@valruckes My Ss did better when I made real mistakes. Trying new things gave me all kinds of genuine errors. ;) #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:32 PM EST

@MrsWard3 They always catch the real ones anyway so that's easy to do. #1stchat

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MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:32 PM EST

@cdmom I'll have to check that out! #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom, @BuildMathMinds, @cdmom

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:32 PM EST

@nayday98 I want more info about Go Math. We will be using it next year. Glad to hear you like it. #1stchat

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AmandaBuethe Feb 12 @ 8:32 PM EST

Another amazing PBL chat! Join #ksedchat MONDAY at 8cst! #ecet2 #1stchat #3rdchat #5thchat #tlap #learnlap #pblchat #wyoedchat #moedchat

JustinBCoffey Feb 12 @ 8:30 PM EST

Whether you're a #PBL veteran or newbie join me Monday night on #ksedchat as we discuss Launching Your 1st Project during PBLPALOOZA month!

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:33 PM EST

Question 4 coming #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:33 PM EST

@valruckes I don't mean real errors, they do find those. ;) I mean opportunities where I didn't know the exact outcome. #1stchat

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cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:34 PM EST

Question 4. What is your favorite tip with tricky kids? #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:34 PM EST

Q4 is on deck! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:34 PM EST

Question 4. What is your favorite tip with tricky kids? #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:35 PM EST

@kelseykimpton Your plans are so pretty! Mine don't look that nice. lol Thank you for sharing! #1stchat

In reply to @kelseykimpton, @swkreed, @Woods1stgrade, @kelseykimpton

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:35 PM EST

A4 When I want a Ss to stop some behavior I speak quietly and gently while holding his hands...it calms both of us. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:35 PM EST

A4 This tweet is so on point. I totally agree with this. #1stchat

brauch20 Feb 12 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4 Letting that student know that you care and that you are there for them #1stchat

MarieJSumrall Feb 12 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4 Spend time building a relationship. #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4 Alternative seating is great with tricky kids….they usually need movement. #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4: Find one thing to improve on and work on just that until it's no longer the biggest issue. #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:37 PM EST

Yes, yes, yes, yes!!! #1stchat

MarieJSumrall Feb 12 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4 Spend time building a relationship. #1stchat

MrLee1stGrade Feb 12 @ 8:37 PM EST

A4: Relationships and focusing on the positives are so important #1stchat

educ8er2 Feb 12 @ 8:37 PM EST

#1stchat You have to make a connection with kids

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:37 PM EST

@swkreed lol We primary teachers like pretty. :) #1stchat

In reply to @swkreed, @kelseykimpton, @Woods1stgrade, @swkreed

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:38 PM EST

A 4 teach kids to knit using little French knitting machines...popsicle sticks taped to toilet paper rolls #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:38 PM EST

A4 Speak positively about them! Every child has great qualities that should be noticed and recognized. Notice them in front peers. #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:39 PM EST

@cdmom That is awesome! I would love to do this. I bet it calms some of the kids. When do they knit? As needed? #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom, @cdmom

kwoodhouse13 Feb 12 @ 8:39 PM EST

A4 Getting to know them and really listen to them. They feel empowered and values when they are heard. #1stchat

nayday98 Feb 12 @ 8:39 PM EST

A4 Find out what motivates them and also like eat lunch with them even if they challenge you in the room. #1stchat

hawkeye_teach24 Feb 12 @ 8:39 PM EST

#1stchat build relationships first and continue to try new things. Always show your care.

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:34 PM EST

Question 4. What is your favorite tip with tricky kids? #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:39 PM EST

I've used four straws but it was more like weaving with yarn. Still lots of fun! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:38 PM EST

A 4 teach kids to knit using little French knitting machines...popsicle sticks taped to toilet paper rolls #1stchat

mrslombardo374 Feb 12 @ 8:40 PM EST

#1stchat

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cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:40 PM EST

@kwoodhouse13 Usually they knit when I read or if they finish their work or indoor recess #1stchat

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MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:40 PM EST

@nayday98 Lunch is a great way to build that relationship! #1stchat

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cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:41 PM EST

Question 5 soon #1stchat

educ8er2 Feb 12 @ 8:41 PM EST

#1stchat I know when my tricky students from years past come visit me I made a lasting connection.

MrLee1stGrade Feb 12 @ 8:41 PM EST

I try to have lunch with my students at least once a week. They ask almost everyday if I can sit with them. #1stchat

In reply to @MrsWard3, @nayday98

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:42 PM EST

Question5. What is your “go to” idea when you are stressed in the classroom? #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:42 PM EST

Q5 is on deck! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:42 PM EST

Question5. What is your “go to” idea when you are stressed in the classroom? #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:43 PM EST

A5 Chocolate….Chocolate is always the answer here. #1stchat

MrLee1stGrade Feb 12 @ 8:43 PM EST

A5: Deep breathing for me and my students. GoNoodle also give my students the opportunity to move and give them a break #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:43 PM EST

Q5 Deep breaths and laughter! Find things that make us laugh! #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:43 PM EST

A5: If I am stressed, we stop whatever is stressing me out and take a break. Silent reading, @gonoodle, writing...all depends. #1stchat

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MrLee1stGrade Feb 12 @ 8:44 PM EST

That always helps me and my students as well! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:43 PM EST

A5 Chocolate….Chocolate is always the answer here. #1stchat

teachinheckyeah Feb 12 @ 8:44 PM EST

A5. Take a dance and yoga break as a class. Put on a book from https://t.co/MR4OQ2gG69 #1stchat

nayday98 Feb 12 @ 8:44 PM EST

A5 grab chocolate! :P start speaking super softly #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Feb 12 @ 8:45 PM EST

A5: I use Insight Timer app for meditation for me and the Ss! We all calm down together. #1stchat

brauch20 Feb 12 @ 8:45 PM EST

A5 Brain breaks or a fun read aloud! #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:45 PM EST

A5: If I am stressed though I can almost guarantee I am not doing my Whole Brain Teaching Scoreboard. It's that powerful. #wbtchat #1stchat

hawkeye_teach24 Feb 12 @ 8:45 PM EST

A5: I agree go noodle helps them get the wiggles out. #1stchat

MrLee1stGrade Feb 12 @ 8:43 PM EST

A5: Deep breathing for me and my students. GoNoodle also give my students the opportunity to move and give them a break #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:45 PM EST

@JaneCulver5 I need to try this. #1stchat

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educ8er2 Feb 12 @ 8:45 PM EST

#1stchat go noodle is a life saver. We use it every day after lunch for yoga to decompress

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:46 PM EST

A5 If weather permits, take a quick walk around the school. In the spring we use our "outdoor classroom" quite often. #1stchat

tweets2tanya Feb 12 @ 8:46 PM EST

#1stchat A5: go noodle and pray that there is a piece of chocolate stashed somewhere in my desk. :)

giveawaybrazz Feb 12 @ 8:46 PM EST

#1stchat go noodle is a life saver. We use it every day after lunch for yoga to decompress

ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:46 PM EST

A5 @GoNoodle brain breaks all the way! I need the movement too! #1stchat

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cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:47 PM EST

Oh so important.....we walk on our walking path as well.....so great! #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:46 PM EST

A5 If weather permits, take a quick walk around the school. In the spring we use our "outdoor classroom" quite often. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:47 PM EST

We use GoNoodle daily! I love their "indoor recess" brain breaks. #1stchat

tweets2tanya Feb 12 @ 8:48 PM EST

#1stchat A4: Build a relationship and find ways to make connections. Secret handshakes are a favorite

educ8er2 Feb 12 @ 8:48 PM EST

#1stchat does anyone use any sites other than go noodle for calming?

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:48 PM EST

Question 6 coming #1stchat

MrLee1stGrade Feb 12 @ 8:49 PM EST

My students love listening to books read aloud so something I find a book from justbooksreadaloud or youtube. #1stchat

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cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:49 PM EST

Question 6. What is a favorite tip when dealing with parents? #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:49 PM EST

@educ8er2 A lot of teachers talk about a Yoga site they use. Can't think of the name right now. #1stchat

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JaneCulver5 Feb 12 @ 8:49 PM EST

I like Mind Yeti! We use the free version! #1stchat

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mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:49 PM EST

Have you heard of Me Moves. I have a CD, I'm not sure if its online, but great! Also just breathing techniques. #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:49 PM EST

I think it's Cosmic Yoga! #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:49 PM EST

@educ8er2 A lot of teachers talk about a Yoga site they use. Can't think of the name right now. #1stchat
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MarieJSumrall Feb 12 @ 8:50 PM EST

A5 Lately, Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies and as everyone else said @GoNoodle. #1stchat

In reply to @GoNoodle

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:50 PM EST

Q6 is on deck! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:49 PM EST

Question 6. What is a favorite tip when dealing with parents? #1stchat

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:50 PM EST

I have been using the Super Improver Wall and it is also very effective #1stchat

In reply to @MrsWard3

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:50 PM EST

A6 Meeting or calling parents before school starts in Sept. Making early connections. #1stchat

ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:51 PM EST

A4 I give them a task. Sometimes organizing the class library or wiping down the iPads. They like the responsibility #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Feb 12 @ 8:51 PM EST

A5 Sometimes I try give them a job or make them a helper in some way. Gives positive attention and makes them feel valued #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:51 PM EST

@mflicek1 Love this idea. I'm going to try this. #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1, @MrsWard3, @mflicek1

nayday98 Feb 12 @ 8:51 PM EST

A6 Break out the customer service skills! Contact them often for both good and bad things. I love Remind! #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:51 PM EST

@mflicek1 I agree! I think it's great for tricky kids too. :) #1stchat

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mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:52 PM EST

A4:here is a great tip, spend 2 minutes a day for 10 days just talking to them, I've used for a hard to reach Ss and it helps #1stchat

MarieJSumrall Feb 12 @ 8:52 PM EST

Q6 Communicate often! Love @RemindHQ for that. #1stchat

In reply to @RemindHQ

tweets2tanya Feb 12 @ 8:52 PM EST

gigantic binder with GR notes/plans and SS informal RR & data in the back #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1

Woods1stgrade Feb 12 @ 8:52 PM EST

A6: @Seesaw has been great with Ps #1stchat

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MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:52 PM EST

@seesaw has changed how I interact with parents. They love it & are so appreciative of pictures & videos of their kids smiling! #1stchat

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hawkeye_teach24 Feb 12 @ 8:53 PM EST

#1stchat A6: contact for good and bad. Positive notes are awesome!

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:53 PM EST

A6 #Seesaw is the absolute best when dealing with parents…..I don’t know what I did without it. #1stchat

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:53 PM EST

Each Ss has their own personal goals so very differentiated and they love to level up, I used #gonoodle characters #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom, @MrsWard3

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:54 PM EST

A6 If parents want a weekly progress note. Ask them to request it each week & you'll respond. Puts ball in their court! #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:54 PM EST

Check out https://t.co/fIQ1DsBhA4 It's a way of teaching and management. It's a game changer. #1stchat

In reply to @JaneCulver5, @mflicek1

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:54 PM EST

Last Question #1stchat

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:54 PM EST

Just about to say the EXACT same thing!! I LOVE @seesaw! #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom, @Seesaw

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:54 PM EST

Question 7. Any last tips? Please share away! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:55 PM EST

A7 love #Gynzy interactive lessons for Smart Boards $100 per year very user friendly. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:55 PM EST

Q7 and last question of the night is on deck! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:54 PM EST

Question 7. Any last tips? Please share away! #1stchat

ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:55 PM EST

A7 Never hesitate to reach out to your PLN. Twitter is perfect for this. There is always someone who has been there, done that! #1stchat

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:56 PM EST

Can you tell me more about this? What do you get? #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom

teachinheckyeah Feb 12 @ 8:56 PM EST

A6. Remind is the best. Plus I send home a file folder on Friday with a fun poem and all the notes the rest of the school #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:56 PM EST

So true! #1stchat

ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:55 PM EST

A7 Never hesitate to reach out to your PLN. Twitter is perfect for this. There is always someone who has been there, done that! #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:56 PM EST

Absolutely! I don't know what I would do without my PLN! They have helped me more times than I can count. #1stchat

ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:55 PM EST

A7 Never hesitate to reach out to your PLN. Twitter is perfect for this. There is always someone who has been there, done that! #1stchat

cdmom Feb 12 @ 8:57 PM EST

As we wind down thank you everyone for another great chat! I can't wait to try out all your tips and classroom tricks.... #1stchat

ShannonDescamps Feb 12 @ 8:57 PM EST

I agree! It is my daily inspiration! #1stchat

In reply to @MrsWard3

Woods1stgrade Feb 12 @ 8:57 PM EST

If you want to join in a collaborative readers theater for Dr. Seuss please sign up, https://t.co/EDsm4NvE4R #1stchat

MrsWard3 Feb 12 @ 8:57 PM EST

Thanks everyone! Off to make dinner for my kiddos. :) #1stchat is always a great chat!

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:57 PM EST

A7:Don't hesitate to ask Ps for things that you may need/help in the class,I love SignUp Genius for things like 100 day snacks, etc #1stchat

Kidsmathtalk Feb 12 @ 8:57 PM EST

Spread the word! Pi Day is coming to metro Detroit March 8th! Register today! @ElizabethS1997 @melodyarabo @jenladd @AndreaZellner #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:57 PM EST

A7 It's o.k. to admit you don't know something. Don't hesitate to ask colleagues for help. We are on this journey together! #1stchat

nayday98 Feb 12 @ 8:57 PM EST

A7 Being organized has helped me a lot! #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Feb 12 @ 8:58 PM EST

That was so much fun last year! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Feb 12 @ 8:57 PM EST

If you want to join in a collaborative readers theater for Dr. Seuss please sign up, https://t.co/EDsm4NvE4R #1stchat

mflicek1 Feb 12 @ 8:58 PM EST

I was just thinking about this from last year! Signing up NOW:) #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

MarieJSumrall Feb 12 @ 8:59 PM EST

Goodnight everyone. Have a great week! #1stchat

sum_of_which Feb 12 @ 8:59 PM EST

? for all you at #1stchat Looking for ideas for my d-i-l. What is the best mode for a chronically ill parent to keep communication w T?

smalchow Feb 12 @ 9:00 PM EST

Loved doing this last year! My class begged for more! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Feb 12 @ 8:57 PM EST

If you want to join in a collaborative readers theater for Dr. Seuss please sign up, https://t.co/EDsm4NvE4R #1stchat