#Bunceechat Archive
Join the conversation to meet and learn from teachers all across the world using Buncee in their classroom. #Bunceechat will be held from 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM EST on the first Thursday of each month. Each chat, we’ll have a guest moderator open up a discussion with the community and share questions on the week’s topic.
Thursday May 19, 2016
Hello I'm Katrina Keene Educational Strategist for . happy to b here & get my summer reading on!
Welcome! Please begin by introducing yourself. Share one reason why you are excited about this summer.
Hi I'm Shelly Sanchez Terrell, a teacher trainer & instructional designer in Texas! Excited to exchange summer reading projects!
Welcome! We’re excited you are here for and look forward to chatting with you! will be moderating tonight.
Welcome! We’re excited you are here for and look forward to chatting with you! will be moderating tonight
Lisa Rosenfeld ~ Reading Specialist in NJ. I am excited to have some time to relax this summer!
Hello, ! This is Sean and I am proud Buncee Ambassador. Celebrating and for this inaugural chat!
Hey ! Amber here from central FL. K-5 global studies teacher! Excited to be here to talk & support
Cynthia - School Librarian and Buncee Ambassador! Excited for tonight's chat!
Hello from Andover, Ks! Excited for the chat!
Welcome! Please begin by introducing yourself. Share one reason why you are excited about this summer.
Vicki from Edison w/ rock star I'm excited to tear my kitchen up to redo it!
Hi I'm Jaime, K teacher in Maryland and I'm excited to have time to create and rejuvenate lessons with tech tools in mind!
Dina, Math Specialist from NJ and Buncee Ambassador
Hi! I am Katie Ann from KS. I'm a computer science teacher for 6th-8th. I would love to learn more about Buncee Ambassador.
Hi ! Allison Dunham 3rd gr teacher in Edison. I am excited for warmer weather and some beach days this summer!
Hi ! I'm one of Buncee's marketing team members...but also a huge fan & books.
Sarah, grade 2 teacher at a charter school in Providence
Welcome! Please begin by introducing yourself. Share one reason why you are excited about this summer.
... I did use to create my slides for tonights chat. ;-)
Hi everyone, Kelly Wojcik, reading specialist from Edison, NJ. Looking forward to hearing new ideas for summer reading
You got the best there is! https://t.co/qwQiTopmUf
Hello, ! This is Sean and I am proud Buncee Ambassador. Celebrating and for this inaugural chat!
Hello, Katrina! Great to connect with you here, my dear sweet pal!
First question is coming up in just a minute!
hello to my adopted daughter!
A1: Giving Ss books to keep before summer break. Also sending reading tips home to parents to encourage reading together.
A1: We can create an advent calendar with digital badges. I have posted here for the calendar, https://t.co/FJEuUUagbr
A1 We share ebook info, partner w/ the public library's program, and promote reading through social media
I would not miss this and my in here!
AWWWW. ! (I think I just made you a little older with that, sorry! Haha). How are you?!? https://t.co/nIC71vWoez
hello to my adopted daughter!
Love this! How many can they have? Do you have issues w/ return in the fall? https://t.co/6Wx8YI2g7g
A1: Giving Ss books to keep before summer break. Also sending reading tips home to parents to encourage reading together.
Hey . I'm Heather, teacher-librarian from PA joining in a bit late.
A1: Create a reading list for students with books they won't want to put down.
Extremely honored, my friend and !
A1: Provide incentives and resources but also let them know that Summer is the best time for "trashy" reads. Lol
A1 We're taking our K Ss to the library to get cards and intro all the cool things available there (iPad kits!)
A1 I schedule a special lunch when they return for those who did their summer reading and reading log. They love eating w old T.
A1: My district has One School One Book and starts the year with activities to create community.
Make reading more engaging and interactive for Students
A1: I am working with Libraries to create augmented student book trailers to help promote summer reading.
A1: We set a summer reading challenge where Ss can then eat lunch with their next year's T and discuss the book.
A1 I won't expect teachers to do that for my daughter. It'll be my job as a parent.
Hey Sean! Excited to be here with you tonight!! needs 2 hurry up so we can all meet up again soon! https://t.co/7tEGoQpin6
Hello, ! This is Sean and I am proud Buncee Ambassador. Celebrating and for this inaugural chat!
I'm awesome. Just so u know, I'm 29... Forever. So, not old!
A1 Excited to try rdg in different locations w/my son & creating ways 2 remember key points (creating memes after ea chapter)
What a great lineup tonight for the first !
A1: a teacher is thinking of doing Edmodo w future classes 2 keep kids engaged in reading. Have PBL activities in Sept
Hi Amber! Right on about ! Great to connect with you here tonight for
A1 Ss create summer rdg goals, write them down, revisit over the summer and try to teach them. Share accomp. in Sept!
Intrigued by . But I'll look at any chat that's connected to . Brian, HS principal from Mass.
Nicole from NJ. I made it!
A1 Also creating a playlist w my Ss of books they recommend for their friends to read.
A1: I LOVE to email and blog about books over the summer with students. It's our digital book group!
A1 Reading choice makes summer reading fun and engaging!
A1: We do a virtual summer book club using . This year we're partnering with another school
If that's the case, you are a medical oddity since i will be 35 in July!! Haha. https://t.co/se2o2t0LM6
I'm awesome. Just so u know, I'm 29... Forever. So, not old!
Thanks Amber .... love seeing you anytime !!!! or not :)
A1: Going to encourage my 5ths to send me photos reading in cool places this summer like at the pool or beach
Love that aspect of student voice and choice.
Love this! Individualized goals increase motivation! https://t.co/PNS16JELgi
A1 Ss create summer rdg goals, write them down, revisit over the summer and try to teach them. Share accomp. in Sept!
A1 having a book swap to get books in kids hands and provide access for those who don't have it
only if there is a choice on the list that interests them
Love this! Could repost on our library's https://t.co/n78P1Q6Tr8
A1: Going to encourage my 5ths to send me photos reading in cool places this summer like at the pool or beach
Joining a little late ... Maritza Mosley-Aviles Math Specialist
Love virtual book clubs! We are thinking of using in a similar way! https://t.co/pMomIU0Gaw
A1: We do a virtual summer book club using . This year we're partnering with another school
Honored, my friend! is moderating ! It's the inaugural one!
A1: Set summer reading goals prior to school ending. Share lots of book talks to spark interest in possible summer titles.
A1: We do a summer reading challenge, but I'm just learning about - looks good!
A1 We also do the scholastic summer reading challenge and the kids love it!
A1 Our schoolwide title culminates in an all-school interdisciplinary day of book-related activities in Sept.
Think a "read across the world" challenge would be great. Ss must read one book set in/on each continent.
Hello everyone! Nick here from the area
A1: I know I joked and said "trashy" reads but I think it is really important Ss understand summer reads can be light!!!!
we send home 10 with each kid over the summer. Didn't have s single book not retuned!
Brian Cameron 6-12 social studies supervisor Garfield NJ
thanks!Sending selfies of with our books via email is a MUST! I love to get creative w selfie locations in town
Love it! Definitely thinking about adding this!
A2: Give Ss a stamped & addressed postcard and ask them to write to you to tell about a book they read.
so many of my favorite people on the planet are here to share in the first-ever https://t.co/qw4yKuQCR2
Hello everyone! Nick here from the area
Lots of new people I need to follow on . Loving these ideas!
A2: Ss will get a chance to collaborate w Ss who read the same book or author. Some Ss will create reviews 2 share
A2: Ss can share in Google Classroom, w and w . We also talked about creating a book "Museum Walk.
A2: When they meet their summer goal, they can eat lunch in the classroom and talk about the book with the T and other Ss.
yes! It a special hashtag. My wheels are turning
A2: Encourage kids to start a summer book club- turn reading into a fun way to get together over the summer!
A2 Interested in using Voxer with Ts and Ss over the summer to gauge interest.
Love that idea. They could also create a and send it, too! Great chat, my Pal!
A2: Have Ss create a slideshow about a book this summer. Ss can even attach audio of themselves reading their fave part.
A2: Some Ss at our MS are creating a book blowout celebration before the summer to create "booths" & share about a genre
Have an end of the year project where students create book trailers, then share them out for summer reading ideas.
A2: This year I am going to encourage them to email me pics like I said. This chat gave me idea to repost on here and
A2 hoping to utilize to keep Ss interacting - allows Ss to post photos, videos or feedback to peers about books
Imagine if our students collaborated in a group blog about books? That would be epic! Just sayin...
Could be cool to have families tag their summer reading with the school hashtag!!!
By the way, I see that is trending! Go !
Maybe a book club in the local library or school library once a week? I would love this https://t.co/iWMDlD83Wr
A2: Encourage kids to start a summer book club- turn reading into a fun way to get together over the summer!
A2 May be cool to have students read a mystery chapter aloud and record. Put all together for future.Learn about fluency, too.
A2 My sch still does it the old sch way Reading log I'd like 2 make digital My classroom is SumWork should b2
Great idea to use to garner Ss and Ts voice.
Anyone else having a rough time not typing instead of ?!? Haha...
A2: Some of my Ss will be blogging about the books they read while others will help with the AR Book Trailers.
A2: if our canvas courses are up in summer I will make an ongoing discussion for them to chat about summer reads
Took the words right out of my mouth on this one ! Great idea! https://t.co/CkfEBEgPVD
A2: Have Ss create a slideshow about a book this summer. Ss can even attach audio of themselves reading their fave part.
A2: We use canvas, but I'm loving the suggestion from others of taking it social with Instagram
Do I see my Dance Partner on the Dance Floor?
Love the selfie "wall of fame" in and 's rooms! Makes reading fun! https://t.co/o4ekiy5aSW
A2: This year I am going to encourage them to email me pics like I said. This chat gave me idea to repost on here and
A2: create a movie in iMovie or a slide show in , of all the books they read, & use social media to share with everyone!
They can also add a green screen book talk video, animations and images into
A2: I'm planning to meet students at the public library to see them in action!
A2: Set up an account on to continue reading community over the summer. Meet Ss & share book talks.
Q2: Leave Edmodo class open over summer. We also have accounts so kids can see each other's logs and reviews
is now trending in USA, ranking 34
A2 Would love to have them make a trailer in iMovie, or we could link in our library catalog
my favorite place to go on a hot summer day!
I'm working with the librarian on dates!
New to me but can't wait to check out https://t.co/joiQivil37
A2: Set up an account on to continue reading community over the summer. Meet Ss & share book talks.
Anyone use with their kids?
Thanks friends! buddies 4-Eva! The Dancing partner who never gets tired bringing on the beats! https://t.co/sKvsrolHOP
Book trailers are so engaging for kids! Helps build schema!
Q1: We do book swaps four times a year and online Scholastic orders! Creates excitement
And S created artifacts have WAY more street cred......
I found a great resource for 25 cent books through Ohio State U to give out for summer: https://t.co/3TWxZ3HtxK K-2
I want to try that covered book with a summary only have my Ss write the summary
I love the book review backgrounds!
A3 Bridges Out of Poverty and some social media/library titles plus about 9 gazillion School Library Journals
A1 We are setting up a school reading challenge
A3: I read more PD during school and light beach reads over summer but I have a few I will read this summer.
A3: Teach Like a Pirate! is extremely engaging and has great ideas to help engage students!
A3 Teach Breath Learn, The Next Step in Guided Reading and Mindfulness for Teachers. Book club anyone?
A3: The list is so long! I just typed it up tonight to share with colleagues. I have to prioritize.
hello there! I'm Gabriela from Mexico, can I ask what is buncee?
Glad to be Radio Commander on the !
A3: Here is another book on my must-read list for this summer. It was highly recommended by https://t.co/6fkI2lI2IP
A digital presentation and storytelling tool.
I'm excited to read book this summer!
Q3: looking forward to reading this book Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds
I'll be the kid glued to the window asking if we are there yet!! https://t.co/uiFV7XY9dJ
Glad to be Radio Commander on the !
Karen rocks the ! I am a huge fan of this and Friend!
A3 I have goals set instead become Google Cert Educ and take a coding class Reading 140 Twitter Tips 4 Educ now
Isn't that the truth! We put a summer "non school" book list Ts can add to in the lounge, at least its reading
A3: Some on my list :Ditch that Textbook and Teach Like Pirate
Stopping by to say hi. Looks like a great group.
A3 After seeing at Rutgers yesterday, Word Nerds is definitely on my list!
Our group is doing a summer book chat with this GEM! Looking forward to it! Learning never stops. https://t.co/su3ZjaBeZg
hello Lauren, thanks for stopping by!
Hoping to revisit some of the canon. Looking also to tackle a classic monster, probably Thackeray's VANITY FAIR.
Free accounts are available and it works online. can help with more details.
It's a great read! Well worth it! There is also an upper-elem to middle school edition.
A3: Also excited to read book Teach Like a Pirate!
thank you!!! There's so much that students can tell you about a book just from a drawing!
well...she put the pirate light in the sky! Hi to all in !!
A4: Sending home library info. Also sending home info for free books online or district pd sites.
A4 Love that our ebooks are available for readers over summer - Ss can contact me via email if they need help getting connected
is a must follow for everyone in tonight!
https://t.co/UmuCLX2DNq
well...she put the pirate light in the sky! Hi to all in !!
A4. I use Razkids. Ss have books all summer.
A4: Edison has a bookmobile! Also, Keep books from Ohio state university sells 25 cent books https://t.co/3TWxZ3HtxK
A4: We support non-profit organizations like and take a field trip to our local library.
A4 Our reading dept works hard to help us send a few books home with each S
If funding wasn't an issue, wow, a book handout would be GREAT. Local sponsors!?
A4: We also use Raz Kids. 5th graders are getting books to read over the summer before entering middle school.
A4: Unite for Literacy has free Ebooks and will sell them to you 1 book for $1 on their resource tab
A4: use tech to cultivate the love for reading. Many libraries provide access to online versions of books if you have a card!
A4: Invite local librarian to visit school to share about summer reading program and sign Ss up for library cards.
A4: Invite local librarian to visit school to share about summer reading program and sign Ss up for library cards.
Oo, I'd definitely like to learn more about this bookmobile!
A4: This is my favorite part about . Books ALL summer. Everywhere!
A2: The public library usually has reading activities and B&N gives away free books for turning in a reading log
A4: I give my Ss all a book as a gift at year end also create a file on G drive with free digital books and links to book sites
A4 library cards :) as much as I love technology, I want my Kinders immersed in real books too
A4 encouraging library cards for all! Have the book mobile visit the school to get cards for Ss b4 summer!@flamos_c :)
For those of you that serve teens, check out . Free audiobooks throughout the summer!
A4: Gotta love scholastic book clubs $1 books!
Lots of likes for that one!
Hi ! Christina from Howell, NJ signing in late! I am going away twice this summer! Yes 2x!!!
also has a summer reading program!
The bookmobile is a thing of beauty. Just set up a visit through the Edison Public Library
A4 4 incoming K I assisted in recording all of the nursery rhymes 4 Neighborhood Mother Goose we're giving 2 them, can listen 2
A4: book exchange with other students before school lets out!
This was my favorite project! I hope it lives on!
and to get them to the library I'm planning Lunches and literature dates for my Ss
A4 Book swap was a big hit last yr but still didn't provide the amt needed for summer. Maybe a mid summer swap too
That could be cool.We've done this at christmas time before. Wrap a book, have an exchange. They love it https://t.co/4PaO0digzM
I wonder how an end of year book trade between Ss would work
Agreed! We partner w/ the public library to keep kids engaged over the summer https://t.co/c38PdAPL54
A4 library cards :) as much as I love technology, I want my Kinders immersed in real books too
Love this! https://t.co/W5cCN8OJNg
and to get them to the library I'm planning Lunches and literature dates for my Ss
Just sent in our lists today! https://t.co/qau1PP4wBA
Agreed! We partner w/ the public library to keep kids engaged over the summer https://t.co/c38PdAPL54
A4 library cards :) as much as I love technology, I want my Kinders immersed in real books too
That's amazing. I'll definitely be spreading the word about that. Good info already from :)
Q5: How can we help parents understand how important it is for students to read over the summer? https://t.co/433EknTMRr
A4: make sure all of the kids have library cards and get them the schedule of events at Edison public library so they can go
A4: and and are great for ELL over summer! Reads to them in English
Hi, Hurisa From Nj. Joining in late too. we use Raz Kids and Benchmark universe in our school. Both have myriads of e-books
A5: Having a conversation with parents B4 the EOY sharing ind. student needs for rding and what can be done @ home.
A5: Host a Parent University in June to explain how to prevent the summer slide.
A5: I liked to show my parents their Ss data and then show data about Summer Slide! Or.. info about summer growth
A5 Share info ALL year long - esp at PT Conf & family events Not just a summer activity
They could create a and send it to the new recipient!! :) https://t.co/nU3CxEkrPy
Maybe overeager but it would be terrific to have them tell each other about the books and then decide to "trade"
I'll do that for you https://t.co/TpXQSonLAJ
A4: make sure all of the kids have library cards and get them the schedule of events at Edison public library so they can go
A5 I use to record reading B,M,E of yr Sharing these w parents I explain that I want them to continue 2 grow
A5: communicate it before end of year but then utilize Twitter, , to keep the message alive all summer
Thanks! This book is right up my alley completely!
Kristina from Long Island!
A5: studies show that Students who don't read over the summer, are behind in reading at the beginning of the new school year
we are on the same page sista! https://t.co/1U6ZgIWH2x
A5: Host a Parent University in June to explain how to prevent the summer slide.
Include families: Kids vs Parents for the most summer reading pages!
A5 make them an active part of their childs reading - I provide literature in Spanish to families throughout year
A5: make the kids create a summer reading list and have parents sign it!
Include a list of summer reading tips!
Send out reminders using communication tools like to keep families motivated and READING together
LOVE LOVE this! https://t.co/JsGW5EZu7U
Send out reminders using communication tools like to keep families motivated and READING together
Q4: we use and kids can select books based on genres they like such as , etc. All
A5: Encourage parents and kids to have conversations about what their kids are reading. Share the enthusiasm!
Well hi there Laurie! Look at us!
Haha, nice prediction sneak peek there Topic sounds familiar!! https://t.co/DaNKsJbpiM
A5: Host a Parent University in June to explain how to prevent the summer slide.
Q5 invite parents to school & use for parent pres w/ research on summer slide, book lists, ideas 4 summer reading, etc
A5: use infographics and easy to understand data to show parents importance of summer reading https://t.co/w1908TSEYz
Jumping in late, but how about creating Buncees about their summer vacation and trips. Find travel guides to match!
Can you share this? This is PERFECT!
Thank you for participating tonight! We loved learning with you. Remember to follow anyone from the chat you found inspiring.
A5 have Ss share those summer rdg goals with parents. Encourage parents to help Ss maintain progress by being a !
Nice touch! https://t.co/dS9A7LtDR3
Q5 invite parents to school & use for parent pres w/ research on summer slide, book lists, ideas 4 summer reading, etc
Thank you for the great chat! Again soon?
Q5: Hate to say it but have summer reading count towards 1st QTR as extra credit
Great chatting with all of you! So many awesome ideas! Thank you !
How about presenting Buncees of cool facts, objects, qoites, landmarks, etc they can find in the book like a scavengerhunt
Also suggest as an alternative assignment for summer reading, as well as sharing it w the public library
Looking forward to future - Thanks
Wahoo!!!! I knew I had heard the topic before! Come join us again and keep trending! Such a GREAT group! https://t.co/3xmQ2Kzv2n
Amber is Amazing!!!!!!!!!!
That sounds wonderful and well-deserved!
I am so sorry I missed tonight, friends. Cannot wait to look back through the tweets. <3 And for the next one.
Big shout-out to for guest moderating our inaugural !
Great chat! Great ideas! Thank you!
Thanks and for a great chat! Going to bed with lots of ideas!! Happy reading...
and I will be presenting on this topic on June 4
A5 Share info ALL year long - esp at PT Conf & family events Not just a summer activity MORE >> https://t.co/oB6ulKEEnI
Lisa Duda phenomenal job tonight. Thank you!!
Awwww, thanks (I pay him to say this) Just kidding, Nik you are an https://t.co/Ufk9JHupuV
Amber is Amazing!!!!!!!!!!
reading doesn't always have to mean books...magazines are great for kids!
Sorry I missed tonight! Can't wait to go back and reread all the great tweets!
We will be tweeting out a from tonight’s . Thanks again for joining our first chat on w
Kids read when they see their parents read. Create lists of texts on the same theme for different ages.
Not even a classroom T & my brain is whirling with ideas tonight!Thx for great conversation everyone! https://t.co/9g6mXP33j1
This was an awesome group with great ideas - thank you and all of our !
We will be tweeting out a storify of the - so no worries!
Great idea https://t.co/Vhly2uNEKf
We will be tweeting out a from tonight’s . Thanks again for joining our first chat on w
Feeling very humbled tonight,thank you everyone!Just here to spread some love/my excitement with https://t.co/NM2AthbrVg
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