#BFC530 Archive

The Breakfast Club – #BFC530 – is a 15 minute, 1 question Twitter chat every weekday. We chat in 4 timezones Mon-Fri – 5:30am Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Times. The mission of BFC is to empower participants to make a difference in education by engaging in consistent reflective practice in a supportive community that inspires and challenges one another.

Tuesday December 4, 2018
5:30 AM EST

  • ReadWriteBlue2 Dec 4 @ 5:30 AM EST
    Good Morning everyone! #bfc530
  • kathyiwanicki Dec 4 @ 5:30 AM EST
    Good morning friends! Tow of my favorite authors are @KateMessner and @LynMullalyHunt #bfc530
  • cpoole27 Dec 4 @ 5:30 AM EST
    NEW Thought for Teachers episode... What is your ONE Question? A quick encouragement to start your day! https://t.co/blt14HKbtd #bfc530 #WeTeachuN #bfc530
  • DennisDill Dec 4 @ 5:31 AM EST
    5:30 AM on the eastern seaboard of the United States means it is time for #bfc530 ...rise and shine
  • cybraryman1 Dec 4 @ 5:31 AM EST
    Our Authors and Making Books page https://t.co/JE2xtSqLtW Highlight your own students' writing and have them create their own works. #edchat #bfc530
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Dec 4 @ 5:31 AM EST
    Oh these book/ author questions are hard- how do we choose just one? 😉#bfc530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Dec 4 @ 5:31 AM EST
    Welcome to a brand new Tuesday, friends! Thanks for helping many students find things they may have lost...or things they thought they lost... #bfc530 #tlap #JoyfulLeaders #BeKindEDU #KindnessMatters
  • bridget_adam Dec 4 @ 5:32 AM EST
    Morning, all! I’m excited to start the day with you all! #bfc530
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 4 @ 5:32 AM EST
    Gday Hope Tuesday will be a good one #bfc530
  • BrianHerb17 Dec 4 @ 5:32 AM EST
    good morning #bfc530
  • edu_ivers Dec 4 @ 5:33 AM EST
    You’re welcome! Just trying to help a new teacher to Twitter. #bfc530
    In reply to @stephenkelley85, @NicoleR25331614, @howie_hua, @ChrisQuinn64, @gcouros, @iruntech, @bridget_adam, @melanie_korach, @kathyiwanicki, @StantonAlana, @cpoole27, @SusZanti5, @NowakRo, @ChouinardJahant, @ShiftParadigm, @GruntledChalkie, @ReadWriteBlue2, @DennisDill, @susankotch, @dawnkingCCPS
  • bridget_adam Dec 4 @ 5:33 AM EST
    Michelle Obama! #bfc530
  • robinwellshick1 Dec 4 @ 5:33 AM EST
    I would want @ShakaSenghor to visit our class. Typically reluctant readers, the boys have devoured his book and TED TALK. His story and transformation leaves room for them to examine and find their own. #BFC530
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Dec 4 @ 5:34 AM EST
    I think I would welcome ANY author into my class 💗📚 #bfc530
  • loliveira55 Dec 4 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Good morning everyone. If I could have any author visit my class, I would want it to be @se4realhinton. She is the author who got me interested in reading and my ELs love the Outsiders every year. #bfc530
  • philosophypaul Dec 4 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Good morning @SusZanti5 Thank you for a kind word for #bfc530
    In reply to @SusZanti5, @kathyiwanicki, @ChristineBemis2, @DrCSJones, @MrStevenHall, @Writer9773, @ShiftParadigm, @kmichellehowell, @bridget_adam, @ChrisQuinn64, @SusZanti5
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Dec 4 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Thank you! Humbled #bfc530
    • edu_ivers Dec 4 @ 5:33 AM EST
      You’re welcome! Just trying to help a new teacher to Twitter. #bfc530
      In reply to @stephenkelley85, @NicoleR25331614, @howie_hua, @ChrisQuinn64, @gcouros, @iruntech, @bridget_adam, @melanie_korach, @kathyiwanicki, @StantonAlana, @cpoole27, @SusZanti5, @NowakRo, @ChouinardJahant, @ShiftParadigm, @GruntledChalkie, @ReadWriteBlue2, @DennisDill, @susankotch, @dawnkingCCPS
  • dawnkingCCPS Dec 4 @ 5:35 AM EST
    How could I just choose one?? @JasonReynolds83 would be high on the list!! #bfc530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Dec 4 @ 5:35 AM EST
    Favourite author who I’d love to have visit our class... Shel Silverstein...his messages appear to be simple, yet they are complex, powerful, timeless...and they can be life-changing. #bfc530
  • BAKetcham2009 Dec 4 @ 5:35 AM EST
    My S’s really dug @gary_paulsen123 ‘s books. #bfc530
  • franziski123 Dec 4 @ 5:35 AM EST
    @TaraMartinEDU because I like the idea of bringing in people with infectious positivity and energy. #bfc530
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Dec 4 @ 5:36 AM EST
    Hmmm, a new author for me to investigate. Thanks! #bfc530
    • robinwellshick1 Dec 4 @ 5:33 AM EST
      I would want @ShakaSenghor to visit our class. Typically reluctant readers, the boys have devoured his book and TED TALK. His story and transformation leaves room for them to examine and find their own. #BFC530
  • DennisDill Dec 4 @ 5:36 AM EST
    Kids generally enjoy anyone from the “outside world” coming into class and sharing ... I know if @jk_rowling popped into class to chat all things Potter even the Muggles would get excited. #bfc530
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 4 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Can we resurrect Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams? #bfc530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Dec 4 @ 5:37 AM EST
    My wife just purchased her new book. 😊 #bfc530
    In reply to @bridget_adam
  • lethajhenry Dec 4 @ 5:37 AM EST
    I can't pick one. I apologize to books in stores when I can't buy them all so here are a few: Mélanie Watt, Aaron Blabey, Julia Donaldson, Jon Klassen, Adam Rubin, Oliver Jeffers, Mo Willems #bfc530
  • BrianHerb17 Dec 4 @ 5:38 AM EST
    If I could have any author visit my school, I'd choose @jk_rowling I would love for students to learn about the planning that went into writing seven interconnected books. (who am I kidding... I'd simply love to meet her!) #bfc530
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Dec 4 @ 5:38 AM EST
    I was thinking of her as well. #bfc530
    • DennisDill Dec 4 @ 5:36 AM EST
      Kids generally enjoy anyone from the “outside world” coming into class and sharing ... I know if @jk_rowling popped into class to chat all things Potter even the Muggles would get excited. #bfc530
  • kmichellehowell Dec 4 @ 5:38 AM EST
    Yes! #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @melanie_korach, @kathyiwanicki, @cpoole27, @stephenkelley85, @GruntledChalkie, @SusZanti5, @wheeler_laura, @ReadWriteBlue2, @NowakRo
  • philosophypaul Dec 4 @ 5:38 AM EST
    .Invite authors to your class. Invite Job to teach patience. In invite Paul to teach endurance. Invite Dickens to teach character. Invite Sandburg to teach verse. Invite T. Wolfe to teach you can't go home again. #bfc530
  • kmichellehowell Dec 4 @ 5:38 AM EST
    Good morning, Susan! #bfc530
    In reply to @SusZanti5, @kathyiwanicki, @philosophypaul, @ChristineBemis2, @DrCSJones, @MrStevenHall, @Writer9773, @ShiftParadigm, @bridget_adam, @ChrisQuinn64
  • wheeler_laura Dec 4 @ 5:39 AM EST
    I love a visit from any community member with a story our Ss can relate to. A few years ago we had @Malala visit and that was pretty incredible! #BFC530
  • kmichellehowell Dec 4 @ 5:39 AM EST
    Good morning friends! #bfc530
  • BrianHerb17 Dec 4 @ 5:39 AM EST
    Yes! #bfc530
    In reply to @loliveira55, @se4realhinton
  • GruntledChalkie Dec 4 @ 5:40 AM EST
    Sometimes you get surprises. we had an author talk to students this year. Not a great fan of his books but he told of his journey and this had students inspired #bfc530
  • kmichellehowell Dec 4 @ 5:40 AM EST
    #bfc530
    In reply to @DennisDill, @jk_rowling
  • DennisDill Dec 4 @ 5:40 AM EST
    Kids need to know that writing is about planning ...taking that inspiration ... that vision ... and making it come to life ... and then going back and editing it to make it better. #bfc530
    In reply to @BrianHerb17, @jk_rowling
  • edu_ivers Dec 4 @ 5:41 AM EST
    A great thought Chris! On a similar thought. #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @melanie_korach, @kathyiwanicki, @cpoole27, @stephenkelley85, @kmichellehowell, @GruntledChalkie, @SusZanti5, @wheeler_laura, @ReadWriteBlue2, @NowakRo
  • bridget_adam Dec 4 @ 5:41 AM EST
    Heading to school early. I hope everyone has a terrific Tuesday! #bfc530
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Dec 4 @ 5:41 AM EST
    Gotta run, but all of my author friends are always welcome in my room💗 #bfc530
  • DebbiSab Dec 4 @ 5:42 AM EST
    Popping in late #bfc530 and I see my question! Just want to say I meant beside @BrianHerb17:)
  • edu_ivers Dec 4 @ 5:42 AM EST
    @cpoole27 Thanks for the follow! #bfc530
  • wheeler_laura Dec 4 @ 5:42 AM EST
    Would be great to have @sylviaduckworth to come & discuss sketchnoting with my leadership class since we participated in the #sketchnotefever lead up to her new book. #bfc530
  • kmurfitt1 Dec 4 @ 5:43 AM EST
    Instead of an author visit, I would love for youth that are creating amazing change in our world to be able to visit our school. The great thing is that with technology, we can have the closest version of this through virtual exchanges. #bfc530
  • DebbiSab Dec 4 @ 5:43 AM EST
    Great answer! #bfc530
    • philosophypaul Dec 4 @ 5:38 AM EST
      .Invite authors to your class. Invite Job to teach patience. In invite Paul to teach endurance. Invite Dickens to teach character. Invite Sandburg to teach verse. Invite T. Wolfe to teach you can't go home again. #bfc530
  • wheeler_laura Dec 4 @ 5:43 AM EST
    Don't forget #bfc530 so others can see your contributions to the conversation.
    In reply to @Speir29, @BFC_530
  • kmichellehowell Dec 4 @ 5:44 AM EST
    You too! #bfc530
    In reply to @bridget_adam
  • assignmenthelp Dec 4 @ 5:45 AM EST
    How to Become a Chartered Public Accountant https://t.co/IdAEArLdf4 #BFC530 #edchat #edtech
  • kmichellehowell Dec 4 @ 5:45 AM EST
    Thanks, everyone! Make it a great one! #bfc530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Dec 4 @ 5:45 AM EST
    I absolutely agree, David, but I see our young people as Stars of TODAY, as well! 😊 #bfc530
    In reply to @edu_ivers, @melanie_korach, @kathyiwanicki, @cpoole27, @stephenkelley85, @kmichellehowell, @GruntledChalkie, @SusZanti5, @wheeler_laura, @ReadWriteBlue2, @NowakRo
  • edu_ivers Dec 4 @ 5:46 AM EST
    You’re welcome! This is a really obvious group to start chats with in the twitterverse, a 15 minute spark chat at the start of the day! #bfc530
    In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • hackmylearning Dec 4 @ 5:47 AM EST
    Put some #PBL into your #BackToSchool life. Your students will thank you for it. #HackLearning #HackingPBL #bfc530 https://t.co/ZdTLaJldo6
  • BrianHerb17 Dec 4 @ 5:48 AM EST
    LOL. Thanks for the mention. I absolutely love visiting schools to talk with students about all things writing and books, but given the choice of ANY author, we should probably set out sights a little higher. :) #bfc530
    In reply to @DebbiSab
  • ChristineBemis2 Dec 4 @ 5:48 AM EST
    Hi Susan and #bfc530 folks. 😊
    In reply to @SusZanti5, @kathyiwanicki, @philosophypaul, @DrCSJones, @MrStevenHall, @Writer9773, @ShiftParadigm, @kmichellehowell, @bridget_adam, @ChrisQuinn64
  • DebbiSab Dec 4 @ 5:49 AM EST
    LOL @VtheLearner tweeted that your new one is coming out soon. Congrats! #bfc530
    • BrianHerb17 Dec 4 @ 5:48 AM EST
      LOL. Thanks for the mention. I absolutely love visiting schools to talk with students about all things writing and books, but given the choice of ANY author, we should probably set out sights a little higher. :) #bfc530
      In reply to @DebbiSab
  • bohndrake Dec 4 @ 5:51 AM EST
    That’s amazing !!!!!!!!!!! #bfc530
    In reply to @wheeler_laura, @Malala
  • BrianHerb17 Dec 4 @ 5:51 AM EST
    Thanks! Yes, it is out in the world! https://t.co/pUzxFf2ItL #bfc530
    • DebbiSab Dec 4 @ 5:49 AM EST
      LOL @VtheLearner tweeted that your new one is coming out soon. Congrats! #bfc530
      • BrianHerb17 Dec 4 @ 5:48 AM EST
        LOL. Thanks for the mention. I absolutely love visiting schools to talk with students about all things writing and books, but given the choice of ANY author, we should probably set out sights a little higher. :) #bfc530
        In reply to @DebbiSab
  • wheeler_laura Dec 4 @ 5:54 AM EST
    Yeah pretty impactful for our kids (& staff) #bfc530
    In reply to @bohndrake, @Malala
  • DebbiSab Dec 4 @ 5:55 AM EST
    Ok just put it in my cart at Amazon. I'll have to remember to bring your books when some day we meet so you can sign them. The best part of author visits:) #bfc530
    • BrianHerb17 Dec 4 @ 5:51 AM EST
      Thanks! Yes, it is out in the world! https://t.co/pUzxFf2ItL #bfc530
      • DebbiSab Dec 4 @ 5:49 AM EST
        LOL @VtheLearner tweeted that your new one is coming out soon. Congrats! #bfc530
        • BrianHerb17 Dec 4 @ 5:48 AM EST
          LOL. Thanks for the mention. I absolutely love visiting schools to talk with students about all things writing and books, but given the choice of ANY author, we should probably set out sights a little higher. :) #bfc530
          In reply to @DebbiSab
  • edu_ivers Dec 4 @ 5:55 AM EST
    Indeed! Doing the maths,the students you teach today at say 5yo, will enter the workforce circa 2034. Assume they work for 40 yrs will retire around 2074/75.Assume they start their family circa 30yo (2043), they’ll start school in 2048 &enter workforce 2064&retire in 2104 #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @melanie_korach, @kathyiwanicki, @cpoole27, @stephenkelley85, @kmichellehowell, @GruntledChalkie, @SusZanti5, @wheeler_laura, @ReadWriteBlue2, @NowakRo
  • kmichellehowell Dec 4 @ 5:56 AM EST
    Good morning, Dennis! #bfc530
    In reply to @DennisDill
  • edu_ivers Dec 4 @ 5:56 AM EST
    Ditto! Giving back to the world! #bfc530
    In reply to @melanie_korach, @stephenkelley85, @NicoleR25331614, @howie_hua, @ChrisQuinn64, @gcouros, @iruntech, @bridget_adam, @kathyiwanicki, @StantonAlana, @cpoole27, @SusZanti5, @NowakRo, @ChouinardJahant, @ShiftParadigm, @GruntledChalkie, @ReadWriteBlue2, @DennisDill, @susankotch, @dawnkingCCPS
  • MissStarkeyOCSB Dec 4 @ 6:03 AM EST
    I would love to have Robert Munich come in and read his stories to my students 😁😊 we love reading his stories! His expressions would put all us in fits of laughter 😂 #bfc530
  • MrU_ishere Dec 4 @ 6:06 AM EST
    Def a HS-&-up author, but @janetevanovich would be a real treat. Humor, pace, voice, witty dialogue. Plus, a #jerseygirl! @wenmass’s Every Soul A Star is a personal fave. I have a few Qs abt writer’s craft for her. @Avi3writer is a 3rd. Incredible historical fic! #bfc530
  • DennisDill Dec 4 @ 6:11 AM EST
    Good Morning ... it is a lovely morning here in Florida! I hope you have a great day #bfc530
    In reply to @kmichellehowell
  • spaul6414 Dec 4 @ 6:13 AM EST
    Good morning #bfc530. Let's get out there and make a difference in the lives of our students! 📣📣📚📚💻💻
  • spaul6414 Dec 4 @ 6:15 AM EST
    Same here! #bfc530
    In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Dec 4 @ 6:25 AM EST
    It's been a long, winding road, but I'm beyond #grateful for where life has taken me. When work doesn't feel like a job, you know you are truly #blessed. #pinchingmyselfdaily #bfc530 #teaching
  • MyEmpoweredCR Dec 4 @ 6:43 AM EST
    If I could host an author in my class: Either @MichelleObama, Michelle Alexander, @esglaude, Kozol or bell hooks. If I taught U.S. History, @jimwallis , @repjohnlewis, @suemonkkidd or @stephantalty. #bfc530
    In reply to @BFC_530, @DebbiSab, @MichelleObama, @esglaude, @jimwallis, @repjohnlewis, @suemonkkidd, @stephantalty
  • mrsstellhorn Dec 4 @ 7:06 AM EST
    @danicamckellar because of her love to get girls into math. It would be neat to have a Kiss My Math night like some schools do a Dr. Seuss night. #bfc530
    In reply to @BFC_530, @DebbiSab, @danicamckellar
  • assignmenthelp Dec 4 @ 7:30 AM EST
    How to Become a Chartered Public Accountant https://t.co/IdAEArLdf4 #BFC530 #educationchat
  • VtheLearner Dec 4 @ 7:52 AM EST
    It should be out now. Awesome characters. Great story. I learned a bit more about Woodstock. Enjoyable! What more could you want? @BrianHerb17 Cross Country. #bfc530 #Read4Fun
    In reply to @DebbiSab, @BrianHerb17