#teacherfriends Archive

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Thank you 4 this opportunity to host another #TeacherFriends chat. Can't wait to hear your ideas & share mine! Palma

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends INTROS! Where are you? Edu-role? New here? Need Twitter support? Have a fave author? Genre? Books to recommend? And GO!

Toups_J Sep 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#teacherfriends A2 Jerry Toups in Houston TX. I think everyone in Houston now knows their slab elevation. Thankfully at 86.5 ft I am dry.

mcarlson110 Sep 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Mary from VA. I teach 2nd #teacherfriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Palma, from KFUNdamentals hosting this chat from N. CA on Writing! Taught for 37 yrs, now I present PD across USA & Canada #TeacherFriends

RockingDanTM Sep 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#teacherfriends Dan here I'm a Primary Teacher from Sydney, Australia. @KFUNdamentals is great!

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends I'm an author/illustrator, speaker at PD events. Currently NOT in Italy, but in OH w my daughter & WonderPeeps

kinderkfoley Sep 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#teacherfriends sorry to miss tonight but tomorrow is first day of K n so much to do!

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends I'm Palma and I own KFUNdamentals. Fav children's author/illustrator: Audrey & Don Wood

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Recommendation for a new book: Harriet Can Carry It by Kirk J. Mueller. Like The Mitten, but a summer theme.

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Here are the questions tonight with our own Palma @KFUNdamentals Jump right in w your thoughts and insight!

St006C Sep 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi #teacherfriends Courtney K T Wa state

Toups_J Sep 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#teacherfriends A1 Something funny & happy.... I EXCEL AT THIS! #AlwaysBelieve #kidsdeserveit

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Another book recommendation: Blue on Blue by Dianne White. Lots of imagery & you can integrate with Weather. #TeacherFriends

fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @KFundamentals is giving away her Instant Writing activity!!!! Enter at: https://t.co/GACZemcGra

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q1: What are some of the ways that you motivate Ss to write? Thoughts on providing a writing prompt or assigned topic?

St006C Sep 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1) I have writing as an option for choice time. Encourage Ss 2 write, draw, color. Also call Ss writers. #teacherfriends

RockingDanTM Sep 12 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1 #teacherfriends I like to use music and songs as a writing stimulus. You can see them on my YouTube channel! https://t.co/8gQxJmJ8mQ

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I motivate with FUN! Write about topics that kids love: (Fav toy) Have SS brainstorm, collaborate, & write with others. #TeacherFriends

mcarlson110 Sep 12 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1. Writing workshop with lots of active engagement to practice skills. Not a fan of writing prompts #teacherfriends

kinderkfoley Sep 12 @ 9:07 PM EDT

No school starts the 6th but k starts a week later after WA kids meetings (1:1) #TeacherFriends

In reply to @St006C

RockingDanTM Sep 12 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 #teacherfriends The Gingerbread Man Description song used to Stimulate descriptive writing https://t.co/lM5CYIESSO

RockingDanTM Sep 12 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 #teacherfriends The Big Bad Wolf Description Song used to Stimulate writing https://t.co/39J7mV1yX3

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: My Prompts set is fine to help model & practice writing for emergent writers, but don't use for all writing assignments #TeacherFriends

jojojola Sep 12 @ 9:08 PM EDT

My Kinders know the importance of how their pics are their 1st writing pieces. Pictures=1st voice and step to written word #teacherfriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi Dan, Music makes it all so much more fun! :) #TeacherFriends

In reply to @RockingDanTM

RockingDanTM Sep 12 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 #Teacherfriends We Love Monsters. The Monster description song. A descriptive writing stimulus. https://t.co/Hpaohfsel6

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1:Motivate with an illustration: "Draw a picture of what you heard on our listening walk." Then, write about the picture. #TeacherFriends

jojojola Sep 12 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I always say "If you are going to write, your teacher is going to write as well." #teacherfriends

mcarlson110 Sep 12 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: Lots of mentor texts and making a connection between reading and writing #teacherfriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Some research says not to use wr prompts, but emergent writers need that help at 1st. Baby steps are OK. Builds confidence #TeacherFriends

fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @KFundamentals is giving away her Seasonal Writing pages!!!! Enter at: https://t.co/GACZemcGra

RockingDanTM Sep 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 #teacherfriends How to make a paper heart song. https://t.co/wle5juQD4m

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Love this #teacherfriends

In reply to @jojojola

RockingDanTM Sep 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 #teacherfriends Let's make a pizza. Another how to writing song! https://t.co/q83TFxAPcI

Toups_J Sep 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#teacherfriends A1 Jerry Toups HS Math Tr LamarCISD by Houston, TX, HIGH & DRY #blessed | 28th year of teaching, still LOVE my job. #Believe

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: Motivate with photos: What do you want to be when you grow up? #TeacherFriends https://t.co/wECqTPRy9A

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Motivate with fun: Would you rather be a reindeer, an elf, a gingerbread man, or a snowman? https://t.co/XJwGXl8OhE #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: Here is the template to go with the fun holiday graph: https://t.co/qFjXSs48aK It's also opinion writing. #TeacherFriends

St006C Sep 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1b) I model and talk about writing a lot. Use mentor texts. I Wanna Iguana is a favorite of mine #teacherfriends

kinderkfoley Sep 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: Student choice is best for buy in, so we use it as much as possible. #TeacherFriends #NeuralEd I needed a break from set up :)

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q1: What are some of the ways that you motivate Ss to write? Thoughts on providing a writing prompt or assigned topic?

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: Make writing fun with fun questions: Read this template: Which would YOU rather have??? #TeacherFriends https://t.co/qFjXSrMxjc

St006C Sep 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I love this style template for persuasive writing. #kinderchat #teacherfriends

In reply to @KFUNdamentals

jojojola Sep 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 Talking about what good writers do, while reading books makes connections. #teacherfriends

fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @KFundamentals is giving away a DJ Inkers Prize!!!! Enter at: https://t.co/GACZemcGra

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1: Motivate thru integration. Get SS excited about Nat'l symbols & write on a flag template! https://t.co/rIh1QfUw42 #TeacherFriends

jenmccray97 Sep 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Hello #teacherfriends. Just popping in for a few minutes from Friendswood, TX. Can't wait to read more about writing later!

RitaWirtz Sep 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@KweezleQueen Like 'Carrot Seed'. Plant those seeds. It will come up! Great photo & quote. SO meaningful for us. TY. #TeacherFriends

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends INTROS! Where are you? Edu-role? New here? Need Twitter support? Have a fave author? Genre? Books to recommend? And GO!

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q2: What are your tricks of the trade for teaching writing? Secrets? Hacks? Have you had success w Guided Writing? How so?

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Thank you for sharing your ideas too! I'm learning from you too! :)

mcarlson110 Sep 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1: author skypes are a fabulous way to motivate students #teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Sep 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Precious! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @mcarlson110

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2:Wr Hack: I use lined dry erase contact paper to make a placemat for sm grp writing. SS can try out their sentence there. #TeacherFriends

RitaWirtz Sep 12 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Beautiful! Happy! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @MsPowellsOwls

mcarlson110 Sep 12 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2. minilessons, mid-workshop lesson and share at the end- learned to love all things #TCRWP at homegrown summer institute #teacherfriends

RitaWirtz Sep 12 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Yup. Enjoy your first day of K. Love our littles! #teacherfriends

In reply to @kinderkfoley

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: Wr Hack: When SS write on a slanted surface, it's hard to write letters from the bottom up. Use 3 ring binder. #TeacherFriends

jojojola Sep 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q2 Interactive Writing has been a go-to for years. We "share the pen" to do purposeful writing for display in classroom #teacherfriends

mcarlson110 Sep 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2. small groups and conferring with students #teacherfriends

Toups_J Sep 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#teacherfriends A1 When I taught 8th grade math, I would have the Ss use my postcards to write math problems that involved topics in US His.

fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT

This is a brilliant idea!!! #teacherfriends

In reply to @KFUNdamentals

mcarlson110 Sep 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Like this! #teacherfriends

In reply to @KFUNdamentals

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: Use fun templates. We wrote about things that look like shapes. "A triangle is a Dorito." #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 Here are the SS using their floor Writing Easels. No more letters written from the bottom up! #TeacherFriends

Toups_J Sep 12 @ 9:19 PM EDT

#teacherfriends A2 AT LEAST ONCE EVERY TWO WEEKS Have the kids write in words how to solve a math problem using academic vocabulary.

St006C Sep 12 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2)I would like to get better at interactive writing in K. Use workshop model in my dist. Paper choice is a + #teacherfriends

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q2: What are your tricks of the trade for teaching writing? Secrets? Hacks? Have you had success w Guided Writing? How so?

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: Wr Hack:Llabels & photos help SS write. Here, they chose a type of weather & used the cards to brainstorm sentences. #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Share the pen daily to close the day. #TeacherFriends

In reply to @jojojola

AssignmentHelpN Sep 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #SDedchat #spedchat #TeacherFriends

St006C Sep 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Genius!!! #kinderchat #teacherfriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: Wr Hack: When SS write on a slanted surface, it's hard to write letters from the bottom up. Use 3 ring binder. #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2: Hack: Cut pencils in half so they are easier to hold. Even fat triangle pencils. Just add erasers. Or use golf pencils #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: Hack: Post sight words, used in context, for SS to reference while writing. Especially during ind wr time w/ guided wr. #TeacherFriends

RitaWirtz Sep 12 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@KweezleQueen So much talent & warm, loving heart. Perfect combo! #TeacherFriends

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends I'm an author/illustrator, speaker at PD events. Currently NOT in Italy, but in OH w my daughter & WonderPeeps

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2: Hack: More sight words and CVC rimes around the room to reference when writing independently during guided writing time. #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2: More tricks for building details after a topic sentence. Use a FUN graphic organizer. Use w/ any grade level #TeacherFriends

St006C Sep 12 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I usually don't give erasers out. want Ss 2 see their work. Erasers become available near EOY Do like short pencils though. #teacherfriends

In reply to @KFUNdamentals

RitaWirtz Sep 12 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A1: Simply adorable! Fun & motivation are go-togethers! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @KFUNdamentals

jojojola Sep 12 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Not a "hack", but sharing/talking about writing motivates more writing. #teacherfriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2: Guided Wr mini lesson skill: Teach about spaces between letters=room for spaghetti. Between words=room for meatball. #TeacherFriends

fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @KFundamentals is giving away her Instant Writing activity!!!! Enter at: https://t.co/GACZemcGra

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A1: Motivate reluctant writers w/ the easy button. They get to push 1 if it was easy for them. Eliminated all complaints! #TeacherFriends

kinderkfoley Sep 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2: Def incl personal stories. I like 2 share things that happened. Ss love it when I say, "Mr. Stinky came for a visit!" #teacherfriends

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q2: What are your tricks of the trade for teaching writing? Secrets? Hacks? Have you had success w Guided Writing? How so?

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q3: What are your biggest challenges in teaching writing? How often do Ss write? What are some of your go-to strategies?

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Keep the ideas coming! Many of my ideas are for emergent writers, so I'm glad to see some ideas for more advanced writing. #TeacherFriends

kinderkfoley Sep 12 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I use that analogy, but I love the visual. What did you use? #teacherfriends

In reply to @KFUNdamentals

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: Instant Writing: 3 picture cards to create a sentence. Perfect for ELL & beg writing. Use w/ sm group, 100% successful! #TeacherFriends

mcarlson110 Sep 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: generating ideas and writing more. Writing inst. is tough bec there are so many pieces-punctuation to ideas to revising #teacherfriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3: Instant Wr: Emergent writers build sentence verbally, more advanced write a complete sentence or 2. Use "extra wds" list #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A2: Some tricks for teaching descriptive writing. Use the 5 senses #TeacherFriends

jenmccray97 Sep 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I love this. Great idea! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @KFUNdamentals

Toups_J Sep 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#teacherfriends A3 U can write a really good story but have AWFUL grammar (like me). Frustrating. But in the end I wrote a book!

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3:Best Go-to strategy helps SS write w/ picture cards. SS love to create silly sentences w/ character, verb, & place cards. #TeacherFriends

kinderkfoley Sep 12 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Do you start letters at the bottom? We have HWT & teach kids "Where do you start your letters? At the top." #teacherfriends

In reply to @KFUNdamentals

jenmccray97 Sep 12 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: Honestly, our biggest hurdle is finding time to do quality writing each day in 1st gr. Tips?#TeacherFriends

St006C Sep 12 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3) Biggest challenge is Ss who believe they can't do it. :( #teacherfriends

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q3: What are your biggest challenges in teaching writing? How often do Ss write? What are some of your go-to strategies?

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:29 PM EDT

To make the spacer pointer: bamboo skewer (from the grocery store) and a wooden ball (from a craft store) & some red paint. #TeacherFriends

In reply to @kinderkfoley

fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:30 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @KFundamentals is giving away her Seasonal Writing pages!!!! Enter at: https://t.co/GACZemuhiI

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A2: More ideas for sensory walks to encourage descriptive writing #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3: Instant Writing: We are giving away a set tonight. U get 48 nouns, 48 verbs, 48 places + more. https://t.co/9wetow8ArW #TeacherFriends

jenmccray97 Sep 12 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3: Another challenge for many 1st graders is deciding what to write about....even when using heart maps, idea lists, etc. #TeacherFriends

jojojola Sep 12 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3: Would love another body in classroom to help kiddos. Sometimes I use big buddies as models. #teacherfriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3: Biggest challenge: What to write? Provide lots of time, space, & a chance to think. Don't always use prompts. #TeacherFriends

mrssmithingr3 Sep 12 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Checking in. Getting in car so I'll have to tweet when I get home. 3rd in Wisconsin! #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:31 PM EDT

The slanted writing surface keeps them from writing letters from the bottom up. :) #TeacherFriends

In reply to @St006C, @kinderkfoley

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3: Challenge: Time for ea SS. Don't schedule yourself to teach groups every minute. Free up 30-60 min to help ind SS. #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 Make graphic organizers your go-to tool to use while brainstorming ideas for writing at any grade level #TeacherFriends

jenmccray97 Sep 12 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Yay! We'll have 2 touch base. We r still bouncing back from Harvey. We started 4 wks. ago, but this will be our 1st full wk. #teacherfriends

In reply to @LoriW1088

mrssmithingr3 Sep 12 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A2: Our students love getting their work published. They work so hard to create those stories. We used Student Treasures. #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3: We wrote DAILY. Sometimes we copied, used a prompt, free choice, integrated w/ other subjects, & wr center post office #Teacherfriends

jenmccray97 Sep 12 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing, Barbara. #TeacherFriends

In reply to @BarbaraGruener, @yenneam, @MrsEschler, @TrailblazerD11, @CounselorCarter, @SpanishEagles

mrssmithingr3 Sep 12 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3: Challenges = Capital to start and punctuation to end. Need suggestions. #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3: Go-2 strategy: Guided reading mini lesson on a skill, write for 30+ min, focus mostly on the mini lesson skill, do 1/day #TeacherFriends

fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Graphic Organizers are my goto for helping us to get our thoughts all lined up & to make sure we have enough to write about! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @KFUNdamentals

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Great ideas to use buddies. Ask upper grade SS to come in 1 day/wk at their recess so they only miss 1 day of recess/wk. #TeacherFriends

In reply to @jojojola

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3: Go to strategy for gathering thoughts when writing informational text. Have facts about a topic for SS to use #TeacherFriends

fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#teacherfriends @KFundamentals is giving away a DJ Inkers Prize!!!! Enter at: https://t.co/GACZemcGra

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3: Go to strat: Let SS write with an upper-grade buddy. Older SS came in during their lunch 1 day/wk to help w/ writing. #TeacherFriends

BarbaraGruener Sep 12 @ 9:35 PM EDT

13 days of school but it feels like February already. #HarveyRelief #teacherfriends

In reply to @jenmccray97, @LoriW1088

esgisoftware Sep 12 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#teacherfriends Learning so many great writing ideas from @KFUNdamentals tonight!

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q4: How do you communicate w parents & administrators about the growth your students make in writing? How do you celebrate?

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:36 PM EDT

So happy to hear from so many of you #TeacherFriends tonight. Let's keep writing alive in our schools. :)

MsPowellsOwls Sep 12 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3: not enough time. #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4 Comm w/ data from using ESGI. The site prints parent letters & records data in pie & bar graphs. #TeacherFriends https://t.co/Wz5IHN0lVD

mcarlson110 Sep 12 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: This is so hard but using @Seesaw and @BookCreatorApp to publish pieces are a great way to encourage Ss #teacherfriends

jetzfan34 Sep 12 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3b: Read "Ralph Tells A Story" by Abby Hanlon today. I give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It really goes with the Lucy Calkins writing program. #TeacherFriends

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends I LUV to take photos. Put a bunch into Writing Prompts in blog series. https://t.co/k7dTlNCiMj

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Ask SS to look for capitals @ beg of other SS's work. They can be your "Captain Capitals" & use this green pointer: #TeacherFriends

In reply to @mrssmithingr3

jetzfan34 Sep 12 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3: My Ss write EVERY day! Biggest struggle is getting them to see selves as WRITERS! They have great stories to tell! 🙄💬✏🗒#TeacherFriends

Toups_J Sep 12 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#teacherfriends A4 I scan my great writing samples in math and save them as PDF then send them to the parents. #AlwaysBelieve

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 We celebrate by creating class books with our writing. A class list serves as the table of contents. Class # is the pg #. #TeacherFriends

mcarlson110 Sep 12 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Highlight each at the beg and end of sentence #teacherfriends

In reply to @mrssmithingr3

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Isn't it amazing how gen-u-ine challenge creates bonds for life? I'm sure that Ts+Ss will have a memorable year: connection #TeacherFriends

BarbaraGruener Sep 12 @ 9:35 PM EDT

13 days of school but it feels like February already. #HarveyRelief #teacherfriends
In reply to @jenmccray97, @LoriW1088

mcarlson110 Sep 12 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Saving student work from year to year as mentor texts is helpful too #teacherfriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4: We celebrate by displaying our writing. Use med file clips & keep adding writing all year. In June, send it all home. #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Have SS look for a period at the end of sentences in other SS's work with this red pointer & be your "Punctuation Pointer" #TeacherFriends

In reply to @mrssmithingr3

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4: #TeacherFriends Celebrate writing all thru the year by displaying writing. At the end of the year, collate & send home with this cover:

fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#teacherfriends 5 more minutes to enter to win prizes!! Enter here: https://t.co/GACZemuhiI

fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#teacherfriends A BIG Thank you to @KFUNdamentals for generously donating these prizes!! Enter here: https://t.co/GACZemuhiI

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:40 PM EDT

LOVE ESGI. Couldn't live without it in my classroom! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @esgisoftware

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: We celebrate our writing by sharing our stories with other classes. #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Integrate: Write about math, science, social studies, etc. Get more bang for your buck. :) #TeacherFriends

In reply to @MsPowellsOwls

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4: We celebrated wr by acting out our stories. 1st they collaborated to create props. #TeacherFriends

esgisoftware Sep 12 @ 9:42 PM EDT

ESGI works great on any tablet! ESGI will only work if you are connected to the internet. We do not have an "App". #TeacherFriends

In reply to @rhrsoulmates

jojojola Sep 12 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4: I share my writing often via Seesaw and parents will comment back. #teacherfriends #seesaw

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Love this #TeacherFriends

In reply to @Toups_J

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4: Comm w/ parents by sending home their daily journal each month. It includes dated pages with rubrics. Growth is evident. #TeacherFriends

BarbaraGruener Sep 12 @ 9:43 PM EDT

We have been FLOODED with #compassion and #care in the wake of Harvey's hammer. So heartwarming and healing. #teacherfriends

In reply to @KweezleQueen

jenmccray97 Sep 12 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Agreed! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @BarbaraGruener, @LoriW1088

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4: We celebrate their writing on bulletin boards & bind their pages into a book that goes home at the end of the year. #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

I love how I can bring the assessment to each child on my iPad or laptop. <3 ESGI so much! #TeacherFriends

In reply to @esgisoftware, @rhrsoulmates

BarbaraGruener Sep 12 @ 9:44 PM EDT

I celebrate the @SpanishEagles in Martina's class for writing these beautiful cards of comfort, support and love. #teacherfriends

fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#teacherfriends this is your last chance to enter to win tonight’s prizes! Enter here: https://t.co/GACZemcGra

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4: Comm w/ parents & admins with data from ESGI. Bar graphs tell you who has not mastered each skill. There is your RTI. #TeacherFriends

jetzfan34 Sep 12 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4: Author celebration about once a quarter sometimes w/ each other, 1st grade, and parents. Also @Seesaw is a great tool! #teacherfriends

jenmccray97 Sep 12 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4: We celebrate at the end of the 9 wks. Kids take all writing home. Periodically, we share writing via @seesaw. #TeacherFriends

St006C Sep 12 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I published a book w/ my Ss last year through student treasures via Scholastic. They LOVED it! #teacherfriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 We celebrate by creating class books with our writing. A class list serves as the table of contents. Class # is the pg #. #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:46 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends , I'm enjoying this chat so much. YOU inspire me.

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:46 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q5: 8. How do you distinguish between daily journal writing and directed writing lessons? How do you set the balance? Links?

jenmccray97 Sep 12 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5: Wish I had a pic. We do #bucketfilling writing every Friday. Kids love it. #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5: We write daily in our journals & do Guided Writing 3Xs/wk + a free write on Fridays. Journals have a rubric like this: #TeacherFriends

jenmccray97 Sep 12 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing all of these great visuals tonight. #TeacherFriends

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KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: The journal rubrics were both generic & seasonal. I stapled 20 pgs for ea month: https://t.co/1ZHzdCYwzN #TeacherFriends

Toups_J Sep 12 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends A5 Each day my Ss summarize their learning (JOURNAL WRITING) About every two weeks they do a WRITING SAMPLE! (LESSON)

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5: As students finish, I put a dot on each icon on the rubric & they color it in. https://t.co/1ZHzdCGVbd #TeacherFriends

fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:50 PM EDT

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KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5: SS help other by finding capitals, periods, & spaces between words in other SS's journals. #TeacherFriends Captain Capital & Space cadet

jenmccray97 Sep 12 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Great idea. #TeacherFriends

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St006C Sep 12 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4b) We read our class big book cr8ed together to audience. Last yr Ss wrote how 2 buy lunch.We read 2 cafeteria lady! :) #teacherfriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2: #TeacherFriends Another trick is to teach sight word songs. Find great ones here on Heidi Songs: https://t.co/JdBGS4dda5 Here is my song

fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:51 PM EDT

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jenmccray97 Sep 12 @ 9:51 PM EDT

That is very cute....and authentic for your students. Love it! #TeacherFriends

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Toups_J Sep 12 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Mr. Toups signing off! Inspire your Ss. TELL THEM THEY ARE AMAZING EVERY DAY! Each and everyone of them. #KidsDeserveIt

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:51 PM EDT

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KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:52 PM EDT

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KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:52 PM EDT

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fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:52 PM EDT

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mcarlson110 Sep 12 @ 9:52 PM EDT

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KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5: Daily journals are edited with me 1:1 & use a rubric. Directed lessons focus on 1 skill per day: "spaces between words" #TeacherFriends

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KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5 Journals are part of daily whole grp routine. Directed lessons start whole grp & move to sm group 3/wk #TeacherFriends

esgisoftware Sep 12 @ 9:54 PM EDT

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jenmccray97 Sep 12 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Thanks @KFUNdamentals. I can't wait to read back later. Lots of great ideas shared tonight! #TeacherFriends

KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:54 PM EDT

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St006C Sep 12 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5) write about our wknd every Monday. Lessons have lined paper/diagrams/white board Choice time Ss write on blank paper. #teacherfriends

KweezleQueen Sep 12 @ 9:46 PM EDT

#TeacherFriends Q5: 8. How do you distinguish between daily journal writing and directed writing lessons? How do you set the balance? Links?

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KFUNdamentals Sep 12 @ 9:55 PM EDT

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fuzzlady77 Sep 12 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you to @KFUNdamentals for all the great prizes tonight!! We always enjoy having you as a guest Palma!! <3 #teacherfriends

jenmccray97 Sep 12 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you so much @KFUNdamentals You are awesome. I appreciate it. :) #TeacherFriends

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St006C Sep 12 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks for the inspiring chat about writing #teacherfriends