#5thchat Archive
#5thchat is for people interested in chatting about topics in education, especially as they relate to Grade 5. The goal is to connect people who enjoy learning & sharing, plus supporting & creating partnerships worldwide!
Tuesday July 12, 2016
Christine from Alabama; Hogwarts all the way!! 📓
Hello from upstate NY. Love both, but have to go w/ Hogwarts.
Good Evening Gina, 5th grade Teacher, southwestern Iowa- and attend Hogwarts!
Cynthia from Utah. May be in and out of chat
Ashley from North Texas. I'll throw another vote in for Hogwarts.
I would love to go to Hogwarts!
Jordan, 5th grade T from Princeton, NJ. Narnia for me, I guess.
Q1. How do you "gear up" positive demeanor when school bell rings; start of the day? music/ door Student greeter?
The name is Matt. I teach 5th graders in AL, and I'm a proud Hufflepuff at Hogwarts!
I'm Paul Solarz, a 5th grade teacher from Westgate School in Arlington Heights, IL.
Good evening! Steve from Simi Valley - principal of a k-12 ind study school
A1 I greet kids every morning and say goodbye every night with high fives, fist bumps, side hugs, etc.
Kendall from IL. HS English. 😁
A1 Greet students at the door, we also start the day with greeting each other at morning meeting
A1: I bring my Ss to our room with me in the am. We start our day doing our jobs that make our classroom run effectively.
A1 I try to greet all of our students and staff w/ a smile and a hearty good morning!
A1: I greet them at the door, plan to shake hands this year. Music during homeroom https://t.co/GYSVPS0E49
Q1. How do you "gear up" positive demeanor when school bell rings; start of the day? music/ door Student greeter?
Thank you! Looking forward to a great
very nice, ur influence on the students' emotional engagement makes a positive impact!
A1: Debbie from Texas. We play music in the hallways and greet students at the door
A1: HS lacks a morning mtg but on Fri we do high 5 fri. Music over loud speaker and groups greet at the door. This was our 1 yr.
Angie, elementary media from NC. Narnia would be my place.
A1: Model positive, 1st & foremost! Then start day w/positive reflection about day before. And yes, music is huge part day.
I greet students as they come in. Ask about what they did weekend/yesterday or about morning.
. Excellent idea! what songs make the Students smile and enter on a positive note? https://t.co/pFmZoY8kRM
A1: Debbie from Texas. We play music in the hallways and greet students at the door
A1: Greet Ss with a smile and "good morning."
Joe from Hercules, SF Bay Area here.
It's important to build rapport with Ss, and let them know you genuinely care about each of them! https://t.co/PwbivPbKwy
A1 I greet kids every morning and say goodbye every night with high fives, fist bumps, side hugs, etc.
how do you play music in the hall? Loud speaker? Radio?
I was always a fan of the music over the intercom. We didn't do it regularly at my school, but it was a nice treat!
Q2. choice is essential element in feeling a sense of control What strategies do you use to GIVE choice? https://t.co/aMClBaBN9V
A1 Being in the media center which is in the center of building people cut through to get places. I greet parents and students.
A1: we walk around the track and talk about last night. Often in the room https://t.co/iAxVQH4s1m
Q1. How do you "gear up" positive demeanor when school bell rings; start of the day? music/ door Student greeter?
the kids overall enjoyed it. The group that hosts that day gets to pick the music.
A2 Ss can write about whatever topic they want w/in genre we are examining
A2: Started Genius Hour last yr. (We called them Passion Projects.) Completely student driven.
A2 Ss have control over how they share their learning.
A2 Next year I am going to be doing more projects which will lead to more Ss choice and engagement.
A2: We vote. We use an Official Counter who tallies. Sometimes we just raise hands-other times we do a 'super secret squirrel' vote
A2: In computer lab, Ss can work on reading/math skills website or work on keyboarding skills website.
nice! Can you share how works in lesson design? Thanks!
A2 flexible seating and genius hour.
A2 giving students choices not only engages them more but also empowers them to be an active participant in their learning
Allowing Ss to have choice in a product gave opportunity for them to use creative talents that I wasn't aware of.
was invaluable to me this past year...just as good for bringing them back down as it is for revving them up!
A2 Showing the Ss the many different tech tools and allowing them to design their own product to show their learning.
Joining late. Kristy from Van Alstyne, Tx! I am starting fresh this year in 5th science after teaching math for 11 years!
A2: in the past a menu or choice board (tic tac toe). I'm teaching fresh for the 1 time. I think they will be doing genius hour
.AMitchell828 excellent ideas! Emotional engagement, goes LONG way! https://t.co/7Cd1hriPTi
A1 Being in the media center which is in the center of building people cut through to get places. I greet parents and students.
A2: Ss choose their own hero as part of a project for .
A2: choice in output,deliverable, how to solve, research... not
., YES seating & Genius Hr. How are you able to design flexible seating? https://t.co/V3KxOCv0bd
A2 flexible seating and genius hour.
A2: Almost everything we do in our room is subject to discussion & rearrangement based on Ss choice. Flexibility & Ss buy in = key!
Ss loved powtoons and thinglink
not so much lesson, but outcome-
Off topic- my cat just brought a bird into my house! Had to rescue poor bird but it's okay :) Yeesh! LOL
., your a roll! Powtoons! Could you share projects that allow the design? :) https://t.co/PCed3sUYJW
Ss loved powtoons and thinglink
Q3. What ideas would you suggest for setting tone Student choice in your classroom? Feel free to share pictures/artifacts!
Love it! We had a small 10-minute gap in our schedule right after lunch where we did Flow and Maximo all the time!
A3: Establishing Ss choice in a classroom really comes down to being brave enough to release control of the learning to the Ss.
A2 Ss choose books, writing topics, projects. Sometimes partners for work. Have done Genius Hour and liked it a lot.
A3: A lot of teaching into expectations, structure, routines first.
You're right! It'd make a funny story LOL I heard all kinds of things crashing on the floor Yikes!
A3: It's an open discussion you have with your Ss. It's our day. our learning- How do the Ss want it to look? Feel?
, Gina! YES! and Brave , I bet your PLC adores YOU! https://t.co/2wnJGK2pvW
A3: Establishing Ss choice in a classroom really comes down to being brave enough to release control of the learning to the Ss.
A3 Lots of discussion about expectations and responsibilities for choice. Try to make choices fun!!
Thanks! seating is such an indicator and you are right on! https://t.co/0TgOGKgePF
great ideas in Pinterest! Cheap stuff at 5 Below for seating, too!
A3 - We used interest journals. Ss brainstormed and chose topics for all of the journals which led to buy-in all year long.
A3 amen!!!! https://t.co/tO3N6W1mfP
A3: Establishing Ss choice in a classroom really comes down to being brave enough to release control of the learning to the Ss.
Expectations should be designed with the Ss. Responsibilities are shared with the Ss. We all have jobs to do.
Q4. Getting curious (not furious) w/Ss. How do your create curious Ss in your classroom setting?
A3 A perfect book to read for this is called Launch. It talks about design learning and how to introduce it to Ss.
Hi all! Joining a bit late but hope to jump in where I can. :-)
Debbie, share great resources for getting curious! Please be certain to follow each other https://t.co/0TgOGKgePF
great ideas in Pinterest! Cheap stuff at 5 Below for seating, too!
A4: I'm curious too! I model it constantly. I don't know everything- so let's figure stuff out & learn together. What interests us?
Love saying that to Ss. "Gee, I don't know...let's find out together."
Ask a lot of What if ?s get them wondering. Let project turn in new directions based on inquiries https://t.co/6EZhl8zI6F
Q4. Getting curious (not furious) w/Ss. How do your create curious Ss in your classroom setting?
By letting them have the reins and problem-solve on their own.
A4 I wish I had a perfect answer. I'm curious too. Some Ss seem naturally curious while others just want to get it over with.
Yes! Angie please follow he'd love to hear success stories! https://t.co/YYeeXaHYgy
A3 A perfect book to read for this is called Launch. It talks about design learning and how to introduce it to Ss.
A4: Model excitement for learning! We feed off one another's curiosity & energy!
A4 I always admit I am not sure lets ask Siri! 😉 https://t.co/gMUtQs4J4x
Q4. Getting curious (not furious) w/Ss. How do your create curious Ss in your classroom setting?
A4: I think the Tchr needs to be a questioner themselves. What about this? Why not that? How do we learn more about ...?
A4 - I think it's important to provide scaffolding. Support them through or they'll become frustrated and lose desire to wonder.
.Ha! Please join and share! notice the hidden choice and please take back and use in your classrooms! https://t.co/UefkXNFsiA
I gave them a sstudies topic and they had to research and share learning using powtoons
. very smart design and you motivated the students!
Exactly! Feeding off of my Curiosity and Wonder helps to build theirs!
Q5. What feedback do Ss share w/ each other to demonstrate they are engaged and having positive tone with learning?
A5 I use Google classroom. Want to get Ss better at providing feedback. https://t.co/laiYRlTk2C
Q5. What feedback do Ss share w/ each other to demonstrate they are engaged and having positive tone with learning?
Couldn't agree more. They need to be in a classroom that values failure because it is part of the learning process.
A5 I have tried to get Ss to ask each other questions if they don't understand what someone is doing.
. embrace your professional growth! is my google classroom hero!
A5: We use formative feedback in sm groups, lg groups & individually.We talk about our learning & ways to make each other better
A5: This is an area I need to work on. Trying to get past the "It was good" to real reflection & discussion b/t Ss.
A5: we do Gallery Walks often so that students can leave positive comments on sticky notes as they look at work.
A5 Rubrics help Ss provide constructive feedback for each other.
Teach em 2 give compliments, askforclarification, alwaysmake connections. I shine when they connect a book https://t.co/h8Z4y9ceBY
Q5. What feedback do Ss share w/ each other to demonstrate they are engaged and having positive tone with learning?
fail=first attempt in learning https://t.co/hurSzVNhke
Couldn't agree more. They need to be in a classroom that values failure because it is part of the learning process.
We like to use Ss created rubrics also!
That is a great way for authentic learning also.
Allowing Ss to see risk-taking & failure more often than success is necessary to build problem solvers!
Q6. we've share engagement tools, how suggest to a first year teacher to allow Ss choice c/r? https://t.co/nw3XhqhSiG
Q6. we've share engagement tools, how suggest to a first year teacher to allow Ss choice c/r? https://t.co/nw3XhqhSiG
I struggled with this too. Found that providing feedback stems gave Ss a nudge 4 how 2 develop meaningful feedback.
Rocks! Wish I could see her at a conference in AL
. YES!!! and don't our Adm love scripting those during observations! https://t.co/0dYGdERx5d
Teach em 2 give compliments, askforclarification, alwaysmake connections. I shine when they connect a book https://t.co/h8Z4y9ceBY
Q5. What feedback do Ss share w/ each other to demonstrate they are engaged and having positive tone with learning?
A6 Small steps. Don't try to have them jump into something they are not comfortable with. Help them see how to do this gradually.
A6: Ss choice should be taught to ALL preservice tchrs. It's a classroom belief system. It's in the building of the environment.
A6: Teach with you door wide open! Invite others in!
A6 begin simple...lose assigned seating, have students give input for class norms/rules
A6: It's really about changing teacher mindset from teacher to guide. It's part of a student-led classroom.
So true! Much different from when I was a pre service T https://t.co/hnrycuKVhU
A6: It's really about changing teacher mindset from teacher to guide. It's part of a student-led classroom.
. right on, what norm/rule do you find interesting that Ss select/mention?
, rounding up to end our session, please be certain to follow each other!
Respect (both from Ss & T) https://t.co/sXDQABD88r
. right on, what norm/rule do you find interesting that Ss select/mention?
So glad could moderate tonight! It was a wonderful discussion! Thanks to everyone who participated!
. thank you for letting me fill in keep helping and supporting each other
Thank you for leading and moderating such a great hour!
thank you for a great chat!
. thank you! , keep advocating & modeling how great instructors support each other!
