#teacherfriends Archive

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends INTROS! Where are you? Your edu-role? New here? Need Twitter support? What FUN thing are you reading right now for pleasure?

maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Did you catch the FB live session with Patricia Polacco? She is wonderful!

mcarlson110 Oct 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Also enjoy sharing @joanpaq books - Petey and Pru and the Hulabaloo is always a big hit #teacherfriends

KFUNdamentals Oct 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Palma, from KFUNdamentals, is checking in for a bit tonight from N CA where it's starting to look like fall. #TeacherFriends

mcarlson110 Oct 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Mary from VA. I teach 2nd. #teacherfriends

maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Welcome to our chat with @RitaWirtz ! Join in and share your thoughts! Ask for help if you need it! Be sure to include our #

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hi, Mary! Glad you're here tonight! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @mcarlson110

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hi #teacherfriends, I am Megan K teacher from WY

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hello, tonight! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @99Wyo

fuzzlady77 Oct 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#teacherfriends You only need to fill out the prize form ONE time tonight during the entire chat to be entered to win prizes!

fuzzlady77 Oct 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#teacherfriends I just finished reading "My Name is Elizabeth Barton" for book club on Thursday--I really enjoyed it! :)

drmcgaughy Oct 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hello #teacherfriends! I'm Jonna, a K teacher from Georgia

bickd Oct 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi #teacherfriends my name is Dawn and I teach K-5 science in Indy.

fuzzlady77 Oct 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#teacherfriends Here is the prize form for tonight’s chat: https://t.co/lT6T7gvqdQ

PeytonWydickRU Oct 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi #teacherfriends! I'm Peyton from KC,MO. Preservice elem T. Starting the Mary Poppins series tomorrow!!!

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Welcome! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @drmcgaughy

BKd204Sci Oct 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Brian, MS science from IL, been awhile since I chatted w/#TeacherFriends Reading #LearnLAP for pleasure

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Here are our questions for tonight w @RitaWirtz on all things INSPIRATION: Reading! Follow along and jumpb right in!

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends I am here in the background and inefficiently preparing the graphics for next week. Please be sure we welcome anyone new!

fuzzlady77 Oct 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @maggieskinder is giving away a copy of her Authors & Illustrators set! Enter here: https://t.co/lT6T7gdPmi

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT

I am starting a book study with @wyowriting we are reading Disrupting Thinking #teacherfriends

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Welcome back to #TeacherFriends Brian. Glad to have you. Always know you are welcome here!

BKd204Sci Oct 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Brian, MS science from IL, been awhile since I chatted w/#TeacherFriends Reading #LearnLAP for pleasure

DonnaGaul Oct 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#teacherfriends hi. I'm Donna, WL high school teacher from Indiana. Currently taking a gap year and subbing part time, mostly elem.

TheHowToScholar Oct 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi #teacherfriends Matt from Atlantic Canada/YouTube!

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q1: How do we inspire ourselves + our PLN to excellence? What are you reading professionally that is stretching your skills?

CooperConnects Oct 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1. Hey everyone, I'm an APUSH teacher in Indy. Currently reading through the Bourne books. 1 of my bucket list #TeacherFriends

maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Glad you can join in Brian!

BKd204Sci Oct 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Brian, MS science from IL, been awhile since I chatted w/#TeacherFriends Reading #LearnLAP for pleasure

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Good evening @RitaWirtz #teacherfriends

In reply to @RitaWirtz, @RitaWirtz

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hi Matt! Welcome to #TeacherFriends where Tweetdeck can be confounded. We are happy to have your input tonight!

TheHowToScholar Oct 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi #teacherfriends Matt from Atlantic Canada/YouTube!

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

To you! Always a pleasure to learn what you are doing! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @99Wyo, @RitaWirtz

maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends A1: I am using/reading the writing strategies book by Jennifer Serravallo. Very good ideas!https://t.co/1yQPyw1Eio

MrElmerLLC Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Can you try one of these morale boosters at your school?? via: @Schoolleadnow https://t.co/Fn18ow74VE #edchat #teacherfriends #pbischat

mcbride_edutech Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi, 5th grade science teacher from NC #teacherfriends

mcarlson110 Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Implementing RW #TCRWP and spending lots of time reading the books and planning lessons. My Ss are loving both RW and WW #teacherfriends

DonnaGaul Oct 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q1: reading a lot of articles on tech and elem. Ideas #teacherfriends

mcarlson110 Oct 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

My principal and AP did this a few years ago as a reading incentive rward #teacherfriends

In reply to @MrElmerLLC, @SchoolLeadNow

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends GeeseLouise I forgot to attach the slide! Here are the Qs

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

How Do we inspire ourselves to excellence? #TeacherFriends

maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends are happy you are here! The Writing Strat. book is worth every cent! :)

mcbride_edutech Oct 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi, 5th grade science teacher from NC #teacherfriends

SaraKiffe Oct 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Sara, 3rd grade from MT. I am reading Feedback that Moves Writers Forward. Share ideas, listen and talk to PLN. #TeacherFriends

fuzzlady77 Oct 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Glad you're joining us Josh!! :) #teacherfriends Josh teaches at my High School!! :) #gopanthers Proud to be a @NCHS alum! :)

In reply to @CooperConnects, @nchs

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Phew! Here we go! YAY! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @KweezleQueen

BKd204Sci Oct 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT

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BKd204Sci Oct 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 Inspire by sharing our success & brainstorming our not so successful times together #LearnLAP by @PaulSolarz is enhancing my skills

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Did you get all the snow today? I saw that Havre ended up with a snow day already. Welcome to #teacherfriends

In reply to @SaraKiffe

yenneam Oct 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Ann from Colorado Springs, teaching 5th. Reading a book written by a friend of mine - a medical thriller, just for fun! #teacherfriends

fuzzlady77 Oct 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @KweezleQueen is giving away a copy of Tall Giraffe! Enter here! https://t.co/lT6T7gvqdQ

TheHowToScholar Oct 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I'm following a lot of urban educators like @chrisemdin. They've inspired me to know my students and their interests better! #teacherfriends

In reply to @KweezleQueen, @chrisemdin

TeachinTexas Oct 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: I’m inspired by collaboration and kiddos! Currently reading Teach Like a Pirate 😊 #teacherfriends

In reply to @KweezleQueen

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Sara WELCOME to #TeacherFriends. I just followed you and am happy to have your thoughts tonight!

SaraKiffe Oct 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Sara, 3rd grade from MT. I am reading Feedback that Moves Writers Forward. Share ideas, listen and talk to PLN. #TeacherFriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Collaboration and kiddos. Perfect combo! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @TeachinTexas, @KweezleQueen

mcarlson110 Oct 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

About to start this book. #TeacherFriends

maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends I love following new friends! Just followed three new peeps. Glad you are here!!!

PeytonWydickRU Oct 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I find my #1 inspo whenever I am working w kids who live in poverty. They never cease to pierce my heart! #teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT

SO important we inspire each other, kindred spirits here at #TeacherFriends

In reply to @maggieskinder

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

We have the most important job, ever. So many Ss live in poverty now. We make the difference! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @PeytonWydickRU

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Our next couple weeks will continue to be stellar w @CooperConnects and @PaulSolarz @drmcgaughy Please RETWEET!

room20awesome Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 Inspire others by sharing the things your excited about...offer to help them get started! #TeacherFriends

PeytonWydickRU Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I worked @ a poverty camp this summer for a week and it changed my life! All of those kiddos deserve everything and more. #TeacherFriends

In reply to @RitaWirtz

SaraKiffe Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Make #booksnaps, reflect on the books we're reading at the end of reading. Use @Flipgrid for book suggestions too. #TeacherFriends

drmcgaughy Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: I get inspiration from other like-minded teachers on Twitter. Love this book! #teacherfriends

DonnaGaul Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I am finding inspiration by going way out of my comfort zone this year. #teacherfriends

mcarlson110 Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Love this book #teacherfriends

In reply to @drmcgaughy

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

That's just wonderful. Thank you for that! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @PeytonWydickRU

fuzzlady77 Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @RitaWirtz is giving away a copy of her book!!!! Enter at: https://t.co/lT6T7gdPmi

fuzzlady77 Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @kindergatorss is giving away a “Winner’s Choice” from her TPT store! Enter here: https://t.co/lT6T7gdPmi

drmcgaughy Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

So excited! #teacherfriends

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Our next couple weeks will continue to be stellar w @CooperConnects and @PaulSolarz @drmcgaughy Please RETWEET!

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

The concept of children in poverty/stress/turmoil is very close to my heart this season. We can do better. #TeacherFriends

PeytonWydickRU Oct 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I worked @ a poverty camp this summer for a week and it changed my life! All of those kiddos deserve everything and more. #TeacherFriends
In reply to @RitaWirtz

St006C Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Hi #TeacherFriends Courtney K T jointing late!

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q2: Each one reach one: how do you empower your Ss to share their favorite stories? Describe the reading genres in your room

CooperConnects Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1: I like following @gcouros for new ideas in the classroom & his book Innovator's Mindset is phenomenal #TeacherFriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Welcome! Always perfect timing with #TeacherFriends!

In reply to @St006C

room20awesome Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1b currently reading "Creating Innovators"...reinforces importance of guiding Ss 2b creative thinkers and problem solvers! #TeacherFriends

dubioseducator Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Hello #TeacherFriends Faige from Los Angeles. I found my groove as a sub. Toddlers to 2nd grade my platform. When adventurous say ok to a challenge: lower elementary science & library

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

We are so fortunate to have Rita's inspiration and encouragement on a regular basis here at #TeacherFriends BIG hearts for BIG IMPACT

fuzzlady77 Oct 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @RitaWirtz is giving away a copy of her book!!!! Enter at: https://t.co/lT6T7gdPmi

PeytonWydickRU Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Yes yes yes! There is always room for improvement. I cannot wait to start working in a school w a high poverty rate #TeacherFriends

In reply to @KweezleQueen

mcarlson110 Oct 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2; The Global Read Aloud is an amazing way to share books across the world. #GRA17 #GRAMem #teacherfriends

maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends A2: Lots of seasonal connections.Writing about things we have where we live.Lots of nonfiction books about nature,machines.

mcbride_edutech Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I am about to purchase this book, thanks to @jbarbernc our school is focusing on #growthmindset this year! #teacherfriends

room20awesome Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Jennifer, k, joining late from Okla #TeacherFriends

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

my Ks always love to read a book after I have blessed it, we put it out for all to share. #teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Honored to be back with you. Always love my colleagues & friends at #TeacherFriends!

In reply to @KweezleQueen

yenneam Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A1: My collaborative team inspires me every day! @MrsEschler Reading Empower and Innovator's Mindset. #teacherfriends

DonnaGaul Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2 As a sub, I ask them about their books during silent reading. I also ask them to share with the class. #teacherfriends

BKd204Sci Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 As a sci T we read more shorts on #phenomena But I ask Ss about the books they bring to class They love sharing view w/Ts #TeacherFriends

mcarlson110 Oct 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: Using Seesaw blogs to share about books #teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT

So important to mix it up with combos. of fiction & info-text, non-fiction! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @maggieskinder

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT

That's great. Subs are so important. We all matter. Big time! TY. #TeacherFriends

In reply to @DonnaGaul

room20awesome Oct 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 In K I spend a lot of time reminding Ss that we'r all readers! Sometimes we read words sometimes pictures...fiction & non #TeacherFriends

TheHowToScholar Oct 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: I feel like students have their favourite stories, but need confidence sharing. Let Ss share in pairs before whole group #teacherfriends

In reply to @KweezleQueen

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Oh, how I love @seesaw! Great idea! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @mcarlson110, @Seesaw

fuzzlady77 Oct 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#teacherfriends I’m giving my 1-10 Number Books!! Enter here: https://t.co/lT6T7gvqdQ

AlexisMcCarty82 Oct 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

This! We have a basket of books I've read recently, along w/ character puppets to retell the stories to each other. #teacherfriends

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

my Ks always love to read a book after I have blessed it, we put it out for all to share. #teacherfriends

dubioseducator Oct 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 When they ask me too read I often wonder if it is a book close at hand or one they searched for because it really grabs their interest. At times they just want 1 on 1 with an adult. #TeacherFriends

SaraKiffe Oct 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3:Flexible seating when we read and write with pillows, rugs, nooks and lamp lighting. Ss have their own book bins.#TeacherFriends

BKd204Sci Oct 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Having Ss communicate w/Ts & lg grp is a great way to make Ss comfortable sharing stories #TeacherFriends

In reply to @DonnaGaul

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Agreed. Ss must have voice in self-selection of topics & favorite books they want to read. #TeacherFriends

In reply to @TheHowToScholar, @KweezleQueen

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Absolutely true! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @BKd204Sci, @DonnaGaul

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Next week we will focus on Flipped Classroom with @CooperConnects in the spotlight. Mark your calendar & bring a friend.

mcbride_edutech Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A1: Inspiration comes from resources, collaborating and developing life learning skills. #PLN are priceless! #teacherfriends

St006C Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A1) i read Innovators mindset this summer. How to embed mindsetbidbsleays learning #TeacherFriends

AlexisMcCarty82 Oct 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

my k kids are on a David Weisner kick right now. Great wordless stories! We also "read" coloring book pages #teacherfriends

In reply to @room20awesome

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Hey there, Faige. So glad you joined us tonight at #TeacherFriends. Sending a hug!

In reply to @dubioseducator

drmcgaughy Oct 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: Last year I started a student-run Seesaw Fluency station. Ss recorded themselves reading & shared w/parents. #teacherfriends

dubioseducator Oct 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Hugs back at ya’ #teacherfriends

In reply to @RitaWirtz

DonnaGaul Oct 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 k5 As in my district go to library every 4 days, and HS allows Ss to go whenever they want. #teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Coloring book pages. Super duper, motivational idea! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @AlexisMcCarty82, @room20awesome

St006C Oct 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Looks like another gr8 mentor text 2 add 2 my classroom! #TeacherFriends

mcbride_edutech Oct 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I am about to purchase this book, thanks to @jbarbernc our school is focusing on #growthmindset this year! #teacherfriends

maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends I have done this for two years and never looked back! It works!

drmcgaughy Oct 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: Last year I started a student-run Seesaw Fluency station. Ss recorded themselves reading & shared w/parents. #teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Amazingly great idea! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @drmcgaughy

mcarlson110 Oct 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Hope to get Ss recording their voices soon #teacherfriends

In reply to @drmcgaughy

DonnaGaul Oct 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Just learning Seesaw this year. I love all the ways to use it. #TeacherFriends

drmcgaughy Oct 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: Last year I started a student-run Seesaw Fluency station. Ss recorded themselves reading & shared w/parents. #teacherfriends

mcbride_edutech Oct 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2: Great question I randomly pick Ss to tell us what is going on in there book. My Ss taking books to lunch draws curiosity #teacherfriends

fuzzlady77 Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @maggieskinder is giving away a copy of her Authors & Illustrators set! Enter here: https://t.co/lT6T7gvqdQ

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Taking books to lunch so cool. Reading all over campus, even bus lines! wow. #TeacherFriends

In reply to @mcbride_edutech

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q3: Share pictures of your class library, reading nooks, flexible reading areas: ways you are making reading comfy and FUN!

kinderkfoley Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Lots of fish in our library #teacherfriends anyone need some fish? 😂

dubioseducator Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

School that I taught at just started a seesaw pilot program. Can’t wait to see how it works when I sub #teacherfriends

In reply to @DonnaGaul

St006C Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2) idea seeking. Talk about fav stories. Perhaps use bookclub model #TeacherFriends

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: I thought I had a picture of my work in progress classroom library, but I don't :( we just got some new cushions #teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT

That's a solid idea. Let us know how it works! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @St006C

St006C Oct 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3) it looks a bit different already but same ideas. #TeacherFriends

maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends I sooo have cushion envy!

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: I thought I had a picture of my work in progress classroom library, but I don't :( we just got some new cushions #teacherfriends

KFUNdamentals Oct 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3: Dec. Reading Center photo: Snuggle up by the fire & read to Clifford or any other stuffed animal. #TeacherFriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Important that Ss have various paces to read, & time to read for pleasure! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @maggieskinder

room20awesome Oct 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 Students read and write in this flex seating area...books are in shelf to the left. #teacherfriends

KFUNdamentals Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3:Read inside the circus tent to a buddy or a stuffed circus animal. #TeacherFriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Typo.. Poor modeling! places! #teacherfriends

In reply to @maggieskinder

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

This goes with our woodland theme #Teacherfriends

In reply to @maggieskinder

DonnaGaul Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Love all these pics. Elem Ts are so creative. #teacherfriends

AlexisMcCarty82 Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: we have 10 mins of leveled reading every day. I pick 3 kids to tell us about their book to build interest for others #teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Just grand. Love that! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @KFUNdamentals

fuzzlady77 Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @KweezleQueen is giving away a copy of Tall Giraffe! Enter here! https://t.co/lT6T7gvqdQ

room20awesome Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3b Big books are a class favorite! #teacherfriends

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

I also just got this cute little reading buddy. #teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

So many great ideas being shared tonight here at #TeacherFriends!

In reply to @AlexisMcCarty82

kinderkfoley Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

That is so cool!! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @dubioseducator, @DonnaGaul

dubioseducator Oct 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Our two kinder rooms. One classroom with loft just moved into the space because school is remodeling spaces #teacherfriends

drmcgaughy Oct 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3: Flashlight Friday #teacherfriends

kinderkfoley Oct 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

If student is not able to read words, do they retell story? or? #teacherfriends

In reply to @drmcgaughy

kinderkfoley Oct 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

We do this too :) #TeacherFriends

In reply to @drmcgaughy

maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Our library and reading choice locations.

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Art & craft of tchng. rdng. brings out natural creativity. Why we became Ts in the first place! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @DonnaGaul

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I just have them tell me a story based on the pictures in the book. #teacherfriends

In reply to @kinderkfoley, @drmcgaughy

maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends EVERY student knows they can read the pictures and tell the story with them from day https://t.co/wSCbgIXQCh eavesdropping

kinderkfoley Oct 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

If student is not able to read words, do they retell story? or? #teacherfriends
In reply to @drmcgaughy

mcbride_edutech Oct 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3: reading & comfy flexible seating in classroom #teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT

GREAT! Flashlight tracking is also fun fun fun! & works! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @drmcgaughy

dubioseducator Oct 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Loved Flashlight Friday! Don’t know if they still do it but I did when I taught full time #teacherfriends

In reply to @drmcgaughy

drmcgaughy Oct 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3: Flexible seating #teacherfriends

maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends I buy finger lights for book tub time. Ss love them, and they last a long time. Dollar Tree has them.

fuzzlady77 Oct 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @RitaWirtz is giving away a copy of her book!!!! Enter at: https://t.co/lT6T7gvqdQ

fuzzlady77 Oct 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @kindergatorss is giving away a “Winner’s Choice” from her TPT store! Enter here: https://t.co/lT6T7gvqdQ

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Oh, another Dollar Store treasure. What a wonderful idea! Creative! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @maggieskinder

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q4: Who do you invite to read special stories/connect w your class? How do you inspire Ss to read both fiction & info-text?

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

One of the local banks comes in and reads a book to the kids and then we get to keep the book. #teacherfriends

KFUNdamentals Oct 3 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4:Invite peers & practice re-telling stores w/ props. Characters are stored in setting envelopes w/ scenes on both sides. #TeacherFriends

SaraKiffe Oct 3 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: Wrote nonfiction books last year and shared with kinders. @RubinPingk hungout with our class for an amazing presentation.#TeacherFriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Involving community is always so important. Other stakeholders? #TeacherFriends

In reply to @99Wyo

room20awesome Oct 3 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4b planning to have school helpers, community members read. #teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Oh, my heart sings with that! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @SaraKiffe, @RubinPingk

KFUNdamentals Oct 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4: Invited buddy class to hear the stories we wrote or re-created w/ props. This is the Very Hungry Caterpillar. #TeacherFriends

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

not as much as i like to, need to find time to bring in more. #teacherfriends

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RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Awesome! Perfect! Involving others makes our classrooms happy places to read! #TeacherFriends

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mcbride_edutech Oct 3 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Ss love @ReadTheory great informational text #teacherfriends

Heather21632415 Oct 3 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A3 #teacherfriends

DonnaGaul Oct 3 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 reading with students is a great activity for grandparents day #teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT

That caterpillar gets around! I read it yesterday with preschoolers. #TeacherFriends

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dubioseducator Oct 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 Other grade classmates, parents, special visitors. Library had Grandparents come and read during library time twice a year I think. Also authors visit at library time with a few grades #teacherfriends

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St006C Oct 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4) I always invite my principal and reading specialist. #TeacherFriends

kinderkfoley Oct 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Definitely. We have 3 ways to read from Day 1. But @drmcgaughy mentioned fluency, so I thought maybe only word readers?? #teacherfriends

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RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Experience shows! Thank you for your wisdom tonight. #TeacherFriends

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maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Johnny Appleseed came to read. HS student dressed up and did a great job!

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Yes. While P, I loved reading in classrooms, every day pretty much! #TeacherFriends

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room20awesome Oct 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 Tie fiction &nonfiction together...read fiction books about farm animals and nonfiction books! working on habitat mural. #teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:42 PM EDT

We build fluency through lots of reading, not just timed tests. Not. #TeacherFriends

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dubioseducator Oct 3 @ 9:42 PM EDT

What a great idea #teacherfriends

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missfox231 Oct 3 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#teacherfriends A3 flexible seating allows students to get comfortable before cozying down with a just right book!

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:42 PM EDT

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drmcgaughy Oct 3 @ 9:43 PM EDT

We also talk abt 3 ways to read a book and we share that on @Seesaw as well. However, this station is only for word reading. #teacherfriends

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room20awesome Oct 3 @ 9:43 PM EDT

It's so fun to see them create and work together! #TeacherFriends the

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missfox231 Oct 3 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#teacherfriends A2 just got my donors choose funded to purchase Sports Illustrated Graphic Novels- any book that gets students reading!

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Student selection is critically important, not just what we think S should or will want to read. Right on! #TeacherFriends

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@missfox231Graphic novels a sure winner & lots to choose from now. #TeacherFriends

maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends @drmcgaughy , yes our station is only for word reading--developing fluency. They love to hear themselves read.Ps do too!

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:45 PM EDT

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KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:46 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q5: What are alternatives to reading logs? Are you reading aloud daily to Ss? How much time do S have for pleasure reads?

AlexisMcCarty82 Oct 3 @ 9:46 PM EDT

I have an entire book bin of books that mention underwear. The most powerful word in #kindergarten. #TeacherFriends

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RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:46 PM EDT

YESSSSS! #TeacherFriends

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kinderkfoley Oct 3 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Dinosaurs are a big hit this year. Some years, not so much. :) Student choice is the only way to go = buy in #teacherfriends

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:46 PM EDT

They giggle so hard at that word...lol #teacherfriends

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maggieskinder Oct 3 @ 9:47 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends A5: There is nothing like authentic rdg with @Seesaw Ss can record their own reading.Big bonus is growth over the year.

KweezleQueen Oct 3 @ 9:47 PM EDT

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RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Awesome! Perfect! Involving others makes our classrooms happy places to read! #TeacherFriends
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RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Personally I prefer dinosaurs & sharks to Ninja stuff. Drives me nuts. #TeacherFriends

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kinderkfoley Oct 3 @ 9:48 PM EDT

We do 2 RA's a day minimum. We use a pizza form for a reading log. One full pizza = free @pizzahut book it coupon. #teacherfriends

99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

When i was in school, read alouds by the teacher were my favorite. I still can't read Where the Red Ferns grow, #teacherfriends

dubioseducator Oct 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

The best when grandson explained to hi mom the awesomeness of reading graphic novels! He’s almost 9 and loves non fiction so I’m Happy he’s expanding to fiction with graphic novels #Teacherfriends

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missfox231 Oct 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

#teacherfriends A5 1 sentence summaries or status of the class!

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99Wyo Oct 3 @ 9:50 PM EDT

We get a RA at least once a day. Sometimes its a chapter book sometimes it's a picture book. #teacherfriends

mcbride_edutech Oct 3 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5: Reading mornings, spare time like lunch, waiting in line etc. I don't let them take books home so they are eager to read.#teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Reading logs are ok, but there are many other ways to share kiddos' reading, don't you agree? #TeacherFriends

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RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:51 PM EDT

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RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: It's thought not enough time allocated to Read Alouds & simple joys of pleasure reading. Not just skill-based. #TeacherFriends

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room20awesome Oct 3 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5 Love 4 Ss 2 send pics of them reading...did that with Ss one summer! Always read aloud and allow time for reading in K. #TeacherFriends

DonnaGaul Oct 3 @ 9:53 PM EDT

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mhirchak Oct 3 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A4: Each class has a reader. Business people, the mayor, police officers, SUPE come in monthly to read. Mine is HS principal #TeacherFriends

dubioseducator Oct 3 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5 if reading logs are a homework assignment it becomes a parent involvement overload, so not for it. if incorporated into classroom work/reading & writing then it depends if that’s the way the T wants to use that time #TeacherFriends

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SaraKiffe Oct 3 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5:I do the Daily 5 Read to Self every day. I talk/read with Ss, so we don't do logs. S personal goals are better motivation.#TeacherFriends

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drmcgaughy Oct 3 @ 9:55 PM EDT

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dubioseducator Oct 3 @ 9:55 PM EDT

When I hear a T say there is so little time for read alouds I cringe and want to scream #TeacherFriends

RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: It's thought not enough time allocated to Read Alouds & simple joys of pleasure reading. Not just skill-based. #TeacherFriends

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RitaWirtz Oct 3 @ 9:56 PM EDT

By inspiring ourselves to excellence, we ensure our Ss have opportunity to share our love of rdng. & read lots! Always! #TeacherFriends

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room20awesome Oct 3 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Amen...and for our youngest learners they shouldn't be made accountable for how much their "grown ups" read with them. #TeacherFriends

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drmcgaughy Oct 3 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Love connecting with other growth-minded teachers! #teacherfriends

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dubioseducator Oct 3 @ 9:59 PM EDT

So glad I could make it #TeacherFriends THx @RitaWirtz @KweezleQueen @maggieskinder Keep spreading the joy of reading over the torture of accountability

AlexisMcCarty82 Oct 3 @ 9:59 PM EDT

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