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MrsMurat Jan 31 @ 9:30 PM EST

My Ss provide evidence they are Digital Leaders! https://t.co/Pjh5jwBm4K #ECEchat #learnbps

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:30 PM EST

Welcome to #ECEchat Please share your name, where you're from, what you do, AND your fave Engineering experience or lesson w/ Students ; )

participatechat Jan 31 @ 9:30 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #ECEchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/6XPgtFZs78

cassie_leathers Jan 31 @ 9:30 PM EST

Hello #ECEchat! My name is Cassie Leathers. I teach K in Austin, MN.

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:31 PM EST

Hi #ECEchat Heidi here, AP at a Bil early childhood sch in North TX. Fave: Our s’s designing & constructing bridges for a STEAM challenge

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:31 PM EST

Greetings #ECEchat tribe! Jessica-Principal of a Kindergarten Center in Austin, MN.

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:31 PM EST

Good evening #ECEchat PLN I am an AP on a bilingual early childhood school in N. TX. Looking forward to the learning tonight.

SusieTowber1 Jan 31 @ 9:31 PM EST

Hello #ecechat from North Texas! Our students are building bridges this month in our STEAM Lab!

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 9:31 PM EST

Hello my #ecechat PLN Danielle K Teacher in AZ! @VealHeidi & @JessicaCabeen did you make your images on @canva ? I really need to make one!

In reply to @VealHeidi, @JessicaCabeen, @canva

KC_SEASportsFan Jan 31 @ 9:31 PM EST

Brett, Lamar Mo., aspiring K teacher. Evening everyone!! #ECEChat

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:32 PM EST

#ECEchat is in a Q/A format with Q1, Q2, etc. Mark responses w/ A1, A2, A3,...etc

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:32 PM EST

Remember to include the hashtag #ECEchat so everyone can follow along.

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hi Brett!! Welcome back to #ECEchat Hope you are well!

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:33 PM EST

Tonight's #ECEchat is about The E in STEAM… Engineering We can’t wait to hear & share ideas!

MsTaraDye Jan 31 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hi friends, it's been too long! Tara here now teaching 5th grade but i love any building experience #ECEchat

amy_learn Jan 31 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hi ! Amy Learn, Austin, Mn, Kindergarten #ecechat

Owl_b_TorresEdu Jan 31 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hi all! Jessica, elem AP at @BrookAveElem in TX joining #ECEchat

In reply to @BrookAveElem

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:35 PM EST

Q1 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

BlossJulie Jan 31 @ 9:35 PM EST

Hi Everyone, Principal Julie Bloss joining in from rural Oklahoma tonight. #ECEchat 😀

KC_SEASportsFan Jan 31 @ 9:35 PM EST

I am!! #ECEchat

In reply to @VealHeidi

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q1. Fill in the blank Engineering in the Early Years is important because ___________________? #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:36 PM EST

I'm so pumped for tonight's #ECEchat

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1. It promotes problem solving, questioning, perseverance & creativity. #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:37 PM EST

Hi @SusieTowber1 Welcome to #ECEchat Their bridges have been terrific so far. ; )

In reply to @SusieTowber1

SusieTowber1 Jan 31 @ 9:31 PM EST

Hello #ecechat from North Texas! Our students are building bridges this month in our STEAM Lab!

Owl_b_TorresEdu Jan 31 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: Even EC Ss should have the opportunity to apply their math & science knowledge...engineering facilitates this! #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1 Bc engineering experiences push children to further develop their emerging abilities (problem solving, creative thinking etc) #ECEchat

cassie_leathers Jan 31 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: Engineering allows students to be creative #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:38 PM EST

Welcome Cassie! I’m so glad are joining #ECEchat tonight!

In reply to @cassie_leathers

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: It enhances our Ss abilities to problem and solve and work together at a young age. #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:39 PM EST

This right here! No other reasons for why necessary! #ECEchat

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1. It promotes problem solving, questioning, perseverance & creativity. #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST

RT Q1. Fill in the blank Engineering in the Early Years is important because ___________________? #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST

Welcome back to #ECEchat Julie ; )

In reply to @BlossJulie

AssignmentHelpN Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST

#ECEchat #learnbps #edchat #edtech #spanstuchat #worldgeochat 17 Experts on E-learning & EdTech Trends for 2017 https://t.co/I9aiwWWsrV

massignmenthelp Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST

#ECEchat #learnbps #edchat #edtech #spanstuchat #worldgeochat Project based learning https://t.co/u8MMjb1Oxk

SusieTowber1 Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST

#ecechat A1- Engineering is important because students take risks, problem solve. and learn there is more than one answer!

amy_learn Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1 it excites and engages St in creating and designing while tying in science, math, and problem solving skills #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST

Hi Amy Welcome to #ECEchat

In reply to @amy_learn

Owl_b_TorresEdu Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST

Shirley I am so proud of you for jumping in the #ECEchat tonight! #BrAveLearns

In reply to @sar122708

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:41 PM EST

You will have so much goodness to share. Thank you for joining tonight. #ECEchat

In reply to @MsTaraDye

MsTaraDye Jan 31 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1 promotes problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking and so much more #ECEchat

MsTaraDye Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST

I am so glad I could make it, thanks for the reminder earlier! #ecechat

In reply to @VealHeidi

ashley_denisen Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1: it provides students with hands on experience for Ss, laying the foundation for future problem solving skills #ecechat

MsTaraDye Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1 can't forget about math skills #ECEchat

katyphinney Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1 Engineering in EC allows for Ss to plan, build, create, explore, problem solve, build vocab, #endlesspossibilities #ECEchat

BlossJulie Jan 31 @ 9:43 PM EST

A1- It promotes problem solving & creative thinking. It can assist students with working with others and autonomy. #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q2 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

SaraHolm15 Jan 31 @ 9:44 PM EST

oh my gosh, how isn't it important! It teaches team work, confidence, grit, growth mindset, safety! #ecechat https://t.co/j5kE6L1y7e

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST

RT Q1. Fill in the blank Engineering in the Early Years is important because ___________________? #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:45 PM EST

Q2 . What are your ‘go to’ tools to teach engineering skills? #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:45 PM EST

welcome back to #ECEChat

In reply to @BlossJulie

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:45 PM EST

welcome to #ECEChat

In reply to @amy_learn

cassie_leathers Jan 31 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: blocks, linkin logs, popsicle sticks, playdough, a variety of math manipulatives #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:45 PM EST

welcome back to #ECEChat

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: Here is a great resource full of STEAM challenges. https://t.co/rA42DTqloC #ECEchat

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2. Recyclable materials, old toys, gear sets, battery packs, blocks, legos, play dough. The list goes on and on. #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST

Absolutely @SaraHolm15 ; ) #ECEchat

In reply to @SaraHolm15

SaraHolm15 Jan 31 @ 9:44 PM EST
oh my gosh, how isn't it important! It teaches team work, confidence, grit, growth mindset, safety! #ecechat https://t.co/j5kE6L1y7e
- ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST
  
  RT Q1. Fill in the blank Engineering in the Early Years is important because ___________________? #ECEchat

knkalra Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST

Hi Everyone! Excited to join #ECEChat tonite. I'm Director of Innovation at @MontessoriHou in Texas #Montessori

In reply to @MontessoriHou

MsTaraDye Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST

Yes!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽 #ecechat

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2. Recyclable materials, old toys, gear sets, battery packs, blocks, legos, play dough. The list goes on and on. #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2: WOODEN BLOCKS and Legos ; ) #ECEchat #building #prek #kinder The Benefits of Toy Blocks: https://t.co/m5RiZHScu8

Owl_b_TorresEdu Jan 31 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2: Love using aluminum foil, straws, popsicle sticks, construction paper, string...#makerspace stuff! #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:47 PM EST

welcome to #ECEChat

In reply to @knkalra, @MontessoriHou

MsTaraDye Jan 31 @ 9:47 PM EST

Fun list! @Breckmike #ecechat #ssdedu

In reply to @Breckmike

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: Here is a great resource full of STEAM challenges. https://t.co/rA42DTqloC #ECEchat

knkalra Jan 31 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2 Our partners use a range of tools from dominoes, to cardboard, to pool noodles. It's impt we focus on soft skills too. #ECEChat

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2: Ts at #WoodsonK use just about anything. I love the ramp lessons I see all over the building. #ECEchat https://t.co/2EExIfkPMo

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST

Ten Things Children Learn From Block Play https://t.co/7ML5U0Yvdt #ECEchat

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2 My go to engineering tools are STRING, rope, rubber bands, etc. ! you gotta figure out how to move things, connect things! #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST

Hi Kevin. Welcome back to #ECEchat I can’t wait to hear your ideas about engineering from your #Montessori POV

In reply to @knkalra, @MontessoriHou

MsTaraDye Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2 anything and everything, recyclables, wooden blocks, legos #ECEchat

ashley_denisen Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2: Rosie Revere Engineer! @andreabeaty #ecechat

In reply to @andreabeaty

KC_SEASportsFan Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2: Pretty much anything. Sticks, blocks, magnetic shapes, etc... #ECEchat

Owl_b_TorresEdu Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2: For technology based engineering @PlayOsmo is a great start for the littles! #ECEchat

In reply to @PlayOsmo

MsTaraDye Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 #ecechat

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2 My go to engineering tools are STRING, rope, rubber bands, etc. ! you gotta figure out how to move things, connect things! #ECEchat

knkalra Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2: We work with an Electrical Engineer to design activities - relevance & purpose are critical for our activity design #ECEChat #STEM

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:49 PM EST

RT Q2 . What are your ‘go to’ tools to teach engineering skills? #ECEchat

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 9:49 PM EST

Yes pool noodles! We have a boy floating around the school! This is reminder for me to find them! #ecechat

knkalra Jan 31 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2 Our partners use a range of tools from dominoes, to cardboard, to pool noodles. It's impt we focus on soft skills too. #ECEChat

kimperclefarias Jan 31 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2. My go to engineering tools are "trash" like cardboard squares & tubes. Then kids are able to cont the problem solving at home! #ECEchat

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2 My 6 year old grandson said “Nannie, where’s your invention bin?” That’s what he calls the recycling at his house. #ECEchat

GustinAshley Jan 31 @ 9:49 PM EST

A1: We start with the design process. Ss determine materials and we go from there. #ECEchat

katyphinney Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2 MagnaTiles!!! #ECEchat

KC_SEASportsFan Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2: Another one I just thought of... Straws!!! #ECEchat

ashley_denisen Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM EST

Thank you for sharing! Concise yet so helpful #ecechat

In reply to @VealHeidi

knkalra Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM EST

We ❤️ ️@OZOBOT! #ECEChat These bots are self-correcting and children can independently assemble their own arguments to program the robots

In reply to @OZOBOT

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM EST

I would love to try the cardboard challenge. #ECEChat

In reply to @knkalra

SaraHolm15 Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2 I think it's great to be flexible w the tools for ece engineering. Math manips, legos, wooden blocks, what u have, marshmallows #ecechat

amy_learn Jan 31 @ 9:51 PM EST

A2 Tin foil boats, marshmallows and toothpicks, magnetic tiles, waffle blocks, legos, blocks, literature https://t.co/qgAn5RFSF2 #ecechat

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 9:51 PM EST

A2 but the go-to for my 8 year old granddaughter is paper/pencil. She likes to sketch her ideas to plan ahead. #ecechat

KC_SEASportsFan Jan 31 @ 9:51 PM EST

Yeah! That's what I meant by magnetic tiles in my first A2 response!! Didn't know the actual name though!! #ECEChat

katyphinney Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2 MagnaTiles!!! #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:51 PM EST

Yes! Thinking of all the different ways to use something or mix materials together. #ECEchat

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2 My go to engineering tools are STRING, rope, rubber bands, etc. ! you gotta figure out how to move things, connect things! #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:52 PM EST

it's really not about the "stuff" it's about the engineering design process. #ECEChat

In reply to @knkalra

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:53 PM EST

Q3 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

SaraHolm15 Jan 31 @ 9:53 PM EST

I love teaching Ss that step and even only giving them paper and tape is a fun challenge! #ecechat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

GustinAshley Jan 31 @ 9:53 PM EST

A2: Before materials, we start with the design process. Ss determine best materials needed & give a day to hit the Dollar Store! #ECEchat

BlossJulie Jan 31 @ 9:53 PM EST

A2- Legos, blocks, playdoh, meas. tools, gears, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, cardboard, little cars, I get excited making the list! #ECEchat

VZFlor1 Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM EST

Hi! Veronica Flores here from Carrillo El. Super late, but I made it! #ECEchat

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM EST

Q3. What kind of guiding questions do you use when planning Engineering activities? #ECEchat

SaraHolm15 Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM EST

absolutely! The process is what will most likely transfer for them into so many aspects of their lives! #ecechat https://t.co/7NAkE9yp5p

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:52 PM EST

it's really not about the "stuff" it's about the engineering design process. #ECEChat
In reply to @knkalra

AllisonHoganEDU Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM EST

A2: use what you have and make something. My students love to imagine and build! #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM EST

welcome to #ECEChat

In reply to @VZFlor1

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3: I use many HOW question stems... "How did you... " "How did you work together to..." "How did you change ___ to ___ " #ECEchat

GustinAshley Jan 31 @ 9:55 PM EST

A2: We began exploring ways to integrate @littlebits and @makeymakey to add a layer of tech to #stem and #engineering. #ECEchat

In reply to @littleBits, @makeymakey

Owl_b_TorresEdu Jan 31 @ 9:55 PM EST

I just purchased those for our libary #makerspace..excited for the future! #ECEchat

In reply to @GustinAshley, @littleBits, @makeymakey

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3: It is important to guide students through the Engineering Design Process. Learn more here => https://t.co/lBut2rHvuO #ECEchat

AllisonHoganEDU Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3: Tell me more about, Whst do you think you learned from doing this? From your beginning vision, how did it change to a final? #ECEchat

knkalra Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3: We like asking "Who can help us?" #Collaboration is key. #ECEChat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM EST

Cardboard challenge!!! #ECEchat

kimperclefarias Jan 31 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2. My go to engineering tools are "trash" like cardboard squares & tubes. Then kids are able to cont the problem solving at home! #ECEchat

katyphinney Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM EST

A2 Our Ss always create a 'do nothing machine' with recycled materials... it's always a huge hit! #ECEchat

VZFlor1 Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM EST

A1 I agree. It's great for building problem solving. #ECEchat

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:57 PM EST

A3: "I wonder" "What If" "What About"...#ECEchat

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 9:57 PM EST

Did I miss Q3? Can someone retweet it? #ecechat

BlossJulie Jan 31 @ 9:57 PM EST

A3- I like using the phrase "Tell me more about..." to give students opportunities to share and explain in their own words. #ECEchat

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:58 PM EST

RT Q3. What kind of guiding questions do you use when planning Engineering activities? #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:58 PM EST

@TeachDB17 #ECEChat

In reply to @TeachDB17

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM EST

Q3. What kind of guiding questions do you use when planning Engineering activities? #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:58 PM EST

Welcome Veronica. #ECEchat

In reply to @VZFlor1

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:59 PM EST

scaffolding helps stretch students' thinking. #ECEChat

In reply to @BlossJulie

knkalra Jan 31 @ 9:59 PM EST

A3 "What do you think will happen?" "What if.." #ECEChat

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 9:59 PM EST

A3. How ?s, How could we...., How did....., Engage Ss by posing "wonders" I wonder if.....I wonder what..... I wonder ho.... #ecechat

amy_learn Jan 31 @ 9:59 PM EST

What can you build? Materials? What were the results? Why? What did you learn about building this? What will you do next time? #ecechat

MrsStills Jan 31 @ 9:59 PM EST

#ECEchat Chelsea from SD coming from #TWOTCW I teach kindergarten

Owl_b_TorresEdu Jan 31 @ 9:59 PM EST

Yes...we are PreK-5th...so many great ideas catalogued...rolling out w/Ts who need extensions for Ss #ECEchat

In reply to @GustinAshley

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:00 PM EST

@TeachDB17 #ECEchat

In reply to @TeachDB17

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM EST

Q3. What kind of guiding questions do you use when planning Engineering activities? #ECEchat

VZFlor1 Jan 31 @ 10:00 PM EST

A2 This years group loves Legos and a wooden train set that they maneuver in all sorts of directions. #ECEchat

kimperclefarias Jan 31 @ 10:00 PM EST

A3. We start with looking at photo, video clip, reading literature then asking "How" (to build) and "What if" (to make a change) #ECEchat

MrsStills Jan 31 @ 10:00 PM EST

#ECEchat A3 I wonder... what do you think... What if... Then what..

MsTaraDye Jan 31 @ 10:00 PM EST

A3 "what if..." "how can..." "who can..." "what else..." can you show me? #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:01 PM EST

we keep a list of HOT Blooms questions in our STEAM lab. #ECEChat

In reply to @TeachDB17

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 10:01 PM EST

A3 my favorite question is “Why are you asking me? It’s your idea, you figure it out!” And they do! #ECEchat

katyphinney Jan 31 @ 10:01 PM EST

A3 Tell me about what you are designing/creating. Then ask ? based on where they are in the process, scaffolding for each student. #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:01 PM EST

welcome to #ECEChat

In reply to @MrsStills

SaraHolm15 Jan 31 @ 10:01 PM EST

A3 sometimes young ones need guiding back i.e. How will this help your structure support the ... Tell me your goal again ... #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:01 PM EST

Hi Chelsea. Welcomeback to #ECEchat ; )

In reply to @MrsStills

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 10:01 PM EST

What a great idea to ensure we are asking HOT ?s. As well as varying the questions Ss engage with! #ecechat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:01 PM EST

we keep a list of HOT Blooms questions in our STEAM lab. #ECEChat
In reply to @TeachDB17

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:02 PM EST

Q4 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 10:02 PM EST

A3 It is SO important to learn to say your favorite questions in the home languages of children in your class! #ECEchat

ashley_denisen Jan 31 @ 10:02 PM EST

Loved using Maker Space for #prek4play PD! #ECEchat

In reply to @katyphinney

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:03 PM EST

Q4. How do you connect engineering to other concepts?#ECEchat

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 10:03 PM EST

A3 Tchrs are so worried they won’t understand the answer if they ask Q in home lang - but it doesn’t matter if DLLs get talking! #ECEchat

Owl_b_TorresEdu Jan 31 @ 10:03 PM EST

A3: Love guiding questions that connect the activity to a real-world problem/experience...littles learn they can make a difference #ECEchat

MrsStills Jan 31 @ 10:03 PM EST

#ECEchat A2 egg cartons, lids, boxes, toilet/paper towel rolls (empty) string, fabric

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:04 PM EST

A4: Here are some great examples of ways to connect engineering to math. https://t.co/EbEvbgOx10 #ECEchat

MrsGadtke Jan 31 @ 10:04 PM EST

Oh wow! #ecechat is talking engineering tonight! Love that!

knkalra Jan 31 @ 10:04 PM EST

A4 In #Montessori, subjects are interconnected. We want to develop skills in concentration, collaboration, and self-discipline #ecechat

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 10:04 PM EST

A3 In a group w/ different languages, only the English speakers understand your questions - you can’t meet your objectives! #ECEchat

VZFlor1 Jan 31 @ 10:04 PM EST

A3 I pretend not to know how they built something and they love explaining to me how they built something out of Legos or blocks. #ECEchat

MrsStills Jan 31 @ 10:05 PM EST

#ECEchat A1 innovating problem solving team work

knkalra Jan 31 @ 10:05 PM EST

A4 All these skills are critical in engineering fields. #ecechat

MrsGadtke Jan 31 @ 10:05 PM EST

A4: Last year while building arcade games for #cardboardchallenge, my Ks created lists, drew plans, labeled parts. Lots of literacy #ecechat

ashley_denisen Jan 31 @ 10:05 PM EST

check out this great link! https://t.co/QP9pV2Boq5 #ecechat

In reply to @katyphinney

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:06 PM EST

A4: Ts connect with curriculum map and embedded activities into monthly play center activities #ECEchat

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 10:06 PM EST

This is the best! They love sharing what they know & they work they do! It's great to hear them speak about their creations. #ecechat

VZFlor1 Jan 31 @ 10:04 PM EST

A3 I pretend not to know how they built something and they love explaining to me how they built something out of Legos or blocks. #ECEchat

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 10:06 PM EST

A4 #earlyed tchrs can do engineering exploration based on storybook, or choose book based on project - linkages are good #ECEChat

knkalra Jan 31 @ 10:06 PM EST

A4 We use activities in #PracticalLife to develop concentration. Ss also collaborate in the classroom in other academic work #ecechat

BlossJulie Jan 31 @ 10:06 PM EST

#ECEchat Sorry I have to leave our chat early this evening. I'm ❤the conversation and can't wait to read the archives. Have a great week! 😊

AllisonHoganEDU Jan 31 @ 10:06 PM EST

A4: I try to have at least a five minute reflection at the end of each lesson where Ss share how what they are doing connects. #ECEchat

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:07 PM EST

RT Q4. How do you connect engineering to other concepts?#ECEchat

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 10:07 PM EST

A4 but for DLLs, repeating words used in engineering project is important - so find those words in other areas like art, drama #ECEchat

Owl_b_TorresEdu Jan 31 @ 10:07 PM EST

Thanks! Will do! #ECEchat

In reply to @GustinAshley, @Novel_Eng

knkalra Jan 31 @ 10:07 PM EST

A4 Literature and stories are also key. #ecechat

MrsGadtke Jan 31 @ 10:07 PM EST

Yes, we designed a boat for the gingerbread man to get across the river on his own #ecechat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 10:07 PM EST

#ecechat

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 10:06 PM EST

A4. Find connections and make those connections clear to to Ss. Engage Ss in how they connect, make it meaningful. #ecehat

knkalra Jan 31 @ 10:08 PM EST

A4 At @MontessoriHou, Ss may write a story and present an engineering challenge to work on with their classmates #ecechat

In reply to @MontessoriHou

VZFlor1 Jan 31 @ 10:08 PM EST

A4 I like to tie in art and math. How many blocks did you use? Draw your structure. #ECEchat

kimperclefarias Jan 31 @ 10:08 PM EST

A4. We connect engineering to our science & social studies units then use lit/tech for research, apply math tools, tech to record #ECEchat

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 10:08 PM EST

A4. Connect engineering in a meaningful way. My Ss engineered way to save the Gingerbread people from getting wet. #ecechat

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 10:09 PM EST

A4. Engineering also has many connections to math. Use them! Make the connections meaningful. #ecechat

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 10:09 PM EST

A4 Makes me nuts tchrs/admins say “no time for STEM- need time for literacy” There’s ALWAYS great lang/literacy in Engineering! #ecechat

amy_learn Jan 31 @ 10:09 PM EST

A4 Count by tens with teddy bears on tin foil boats, draw their design, measure height of a tower, or weight a bridge holds #ecechat

MrsGadtke Jan 31 @ 10:09 PM EST

Loved that last year! #ecechat

In reply to @TeachDB17

MrsStills Jan 31 @ 10:09 PM EST

#ECEchat A4 connect to writing draw label language tell me how why science was there a cause/effect math measurements counting maybe a timer

kimperclefarias Jan 31 @ 10:09 PM EST

A4. Love to connect engineering to solve character problems in literature...fairy tales are easy place to start #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:09 PM EST

A4 Our @LawsonECS s’s are currently building bridges & acting out The 3 Billy Goats Gruff combining literacy & math w/ engineering. #ECEchat

In reply to @LawsonECS

knkalra Jan 31 @ 10:10 PM EST

A4 This is esp. important for #girls, who typically have strong spatial and verbal skills. Stories engage them in engineering #ecechat

katyphinney Jan 31 @ 10:10 PM EST

A4 Engineering connect to all areas. Books to read, language dev., math skills, real world application, critical thinking... #ECEchat

GustinAshley Jan 31 @ 10:10 PM EST

A4: Engineering disconnected from a standard is more like team building. Important, but missing the point. It must be connected. #ECEchat

SaraHolm15 Jan 31 @ 10:10 PM EST

It's fun to connect the challenge to a read aloud or holiday/pbl theme. There's a lot of buy in #ecechat https://t.co/hiP7odDlta

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:07 PM EST

RT Q4. How do you connect engineering to other concepts?#ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:10 PM EST

Take care Julie. Thx for joining tonight. I always like learning with you. #ECEchat

In reply to @BlossJulie

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 10:10 PM EST

A4 TONS of STEM ideas and photos in this brand new book on block study by my friend, Rosanne Regan Hansel https://t.co/Eizr7aGElt #ECEchat

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:11 PM EST

Q5 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:11 PM EST

use math to solve real life problems #ecechat #steam

In reply to @TeachDB17

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:11 PM EST

Closure and reflection time at the end of a STEAM experience is so necessary & powerful. #ECEchat

AllisonHoganEDU Jan 31 @ 10:06 PM EST

A4: I try to have at least a five minute reflection at the end of each lesson where Ss share how what they are doing connects. #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:12 PM EST

Q5. What has been one of your most engaging engineering activities? #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:13 PM EST

this week our Ss are building bridges 4 the Three Billy Goats Gruff. It is easy 2 make #STEAM literacy connections #ecechat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

knkalra Jan 31 @ 10:13 PM EST

A5 Building an Amusement Park together while exploring simple machines. Designing holiday light up cards to explore EE #ecechat

vickyfarias7716 Jan 31 @ 10:13 PM EST

So sad that I was unable to join in tonight. Had been looking forward to it all week. I will read everyone's responses! ❤️ #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:13 PM EST

Agree, I act out The 3 Billy Goats Gruff w puppets at least 7 times today w the same ELL child after we built a bridge together. #ecechat

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 10:07 PM EST

A4 but for DLLs, repeating words used in engineering project is important - so find those words in other areas like art, drama #ECEchat

Owl_b_TorresEdu Jan 31 @ 10:13 PM EST

A5: Best one ever did was nest building...Ss collected natural materials, constructed to hold 3 bird eggs...Ss impressed by birds! #ECEchat

MarissaEby Jan 31 @ 10:14 PM EST

A5 the kids loved creating and building chairs from the three bears story. #ecechat

cassie_leathers Jan 31 @ 10:14 PM EST

A6: building houses with a variety of materials and trying to "blow it down" connecting to the three little pigs #ECEchat

MsTaraDye Jan 31 @ 10:14 PM EST

I'm excited to see these answers! #ecechat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:12 PM EST

Q5. What has been one of your most engaging engineering activities? #ECEchat

MrsStills Jan 31 @ 10:14 PM EST

#ECEchat A5 leprechaun traps! 😀

lhelton15 Jan 31 @ 10:14 PM EST

A5 Our students loved reading Snowmen at Midnight and then making their own snowball catapults #ECEchat

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 10:14 PM EST

A5 how about engineering by taking a machine apart to see how it works? #ECEchat

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 10:14 PM EST

A5. My Ss love building boats/bridges for the gingerbread people to cross, so they wouldn't get wet. #ecechat

katyphinney Jan 31 @ 10:15 PM EST

jump in! #ECEchat

In reply to @vickyfarias7716

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:15 PM EST

That sounds amazing! #ecechat

In reply to @knkalra

cassie_leathers Jan 31 @ 10:15 PM EST

A5: building houses using a variety of materials and trying to "blow it down" connecting to the three little pigs #ECEchat 🐷 🏡 💨

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:16 PM EST

A5: Penny Boats! #ECEchat https://t.co/HFEEKWWhLU

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:16 PM EST

A5. Three Little Pigs and building houses. #ECEChat https://t.co/NG36UBcsen

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:16 PM EST

Yes, that in addition to 3 other lessons/experiences with other materials & objectives. #ecechat

In reply to @katyphinney, @LawsonECS

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 10:16 PM EST

A5. We also engaged engineering & learning about force & motion by taking apart baby toys w/o motors or batteries. #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:17 PM EST

RT Q5. What has been one of your most engaging engineering activities? #ECEchat

KC_SEASportsFan Jan 31 @ 10:17 PM EST

A5: In 10th grade science we had someone come talk about engineering and the activity required using straws, toothpicks and #ECEChat

kimperclefarias Jan 31 @ 10:18 PM EST

A4. Research types of towers, drew sketches, prob solved as I gave challenges, measure, post to @seesaw, next is wtg fantasy story! #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:18 PM EST

Does anyone have lessons written out that they can share? #ECEchat

In reply to @TeachDB17

ashley_denisen Jan 31 @ 10:18 PM EST

A5: we use the 3 pigs as inspiration for building houses; the Ss favorite part was trying to blow down the houses #ecechat

VZFlor1 Jan 31 @ 10:18 PM EST

A5 Ss have created houses for the Three Little Pigs. #ECEchat

knkalra Jan 31 @ 10:18 PM EST

A5 This was one of our favorite activities with coding and computer engineering #ECEChat @OZOBOT https://t.co/MEK6ezML5h

In reply to @OZOBOT

amy_learn Jan 31 @ 10:18 PM EST

A5 how to build a ramp that launches a car the furthest. #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:19 PM EST

Q6 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:19 PM EST

What a brilliant idea! I am putting that one in my pocket for next year. #ecechat @SusieTowber1 @VealHeidi

In reply to @lhelton15, @SusieTowber1, @VealHeidi

katyphinney Jan 31 @ 10:20 PM EST

A5 Do Nothing Machine... read the story, start with the large cardboard box and watch the magic happen! @FrogStreet #ECEchat

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:20 PM EST

Q6. What is an engineering tool/concept you are going to explore during the rest of the school year? #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:20 PM EST

Thx for stopping by though. ; ) #ECEchat

In reply to @vickyfarias7716

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:21 PM EST

Agreed! We need to compile a list we can share with one another and stop reinventing the wheel. #ecechat

In reply to @MsTaraDye

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 10:21 PM EST

A6. I want to use the pool noodles toe explore force and motion. I also want to host a Not A Box Night/Day. #ecechat

kimperclefarias Jan 31 @ 10:21 PM EST

A5. We loved building colonies during social st unit w/ challenges like running out of resources & being "short handed" on job site #ECEchat

MsTaraDye Jan 31 @ 10:22 PM EST

That would be such a fun night! #ecechat

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 10:21 PM EST

A6. I want to use the pool noodles toe explore force and motion. I also want to host a Not A Box Night/Day. #ecechat

lhelton15 Jan 31 @ 10:22 PM EST

Not your typical engineering, but really want to play with our #dashanddot robots more and explore cross curricular ideas for use #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:23 PM EST

Thinkering and Tinkering Taking apart and Breaking apart #ecechat @BlossJulie

In reply to @BlossJulie

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 10:14 PM EST

A5 how about engineering by taking a machine apart to see how it works? #ECEchat

Owl_b_TorresEdu Jan 31 @ 10:23 PM EST

You need to have conversations with @WISDMontessori ...they are doing great things w/their Dash & Dots #ECEchat

In reply to @lhelton15, @WISDMontessori

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:23 PM EST

Use a hair dryer to see if the structure is strong enough to w/stand it. #ECEchat

cassie_leathers Jan 31 @ 10:15 PM EST

A5: building houses using a variety of materials and trying to "blow it down" connecting to the three little pigs #ECEchat 🐷 🏡 💨

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:24 PM EST

A6:I will be getting our #PackInTrain Coding Club up and running again with @RyanMayers0205 excited to try some of these ideas #ECEchat

In reply to @RyanMayers0205

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:24 PM EST

We need to buy some @OZOBOT @VealHeidi @SusieTowber1 #ecechat

In reply to @knkalra, @OZOBOT, @VealHeidi, @SusieTowber1

MsTaraDye Jan 31 @ 10:24 PM EST

A5 4thcreated the transcontinental railroad! So cool. Not exactly engineering but we made models of body systems #ECEchat

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:25 PM EST

RT Q6. What is an engineering tool/concept you are going to explore during the rest of the school year? #ECEchat

MsTaraDye Jan 31 @ 10:25 PM EST

A6 I would love to explore cubelets more #ECEchat

KarenNemethEdM Jan 31 @ 10:25 PM EST

A6 Oh! Do NOT miss this amazing new book by famed @CateHeroman Making & Tinkering w/ Stem via #NAEYC https://t.co/mmlKUF7zjT #ECEchat

In reply to @cateheroman

amy_learn Jan 31 @ 10:26 PM EST

A6 different structures of force and motion related to weight, incline, magnetism. Or creations related to literature #ecechat

MrsStills Jan 31 @ 10:27 PM EST

#ECEchat A6 I want to add more engineering to my language lessons so much opportunity! Time to start brainstorming

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:28 PM EST

Thank you for joining #ECEchat tonight. Remember to follow the awesome #EarlyEd friends that you connected with tonight!

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:29 PM EST

Here is a list of #ECEchat Tweeps to follow and connect with throughout the week https://t.co/Yb7mee4UEP

ECEchat - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:29 PM EST

Be on the lookout for the archive of tonight's chat. Thanks again for joining #ECEchat You all made it terrific!

VealHeidi - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:29 PM EST

Mark your calendar, next Tuesday, February 7 the #ECEchat STEAM series continues with a discussion on the ARTS. #prek #EarlyEd #kinder #ece

VZFlor1 Jan 31 @ 10:29 PM EST

Great chat! Lots of great ideas to try. #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Jan 31 @ 10:30 PM EST

Don't miss #ECEchat sign up on Remind. https://t.co/mNtgKPI149

TeachDB17 Jan 31 @ 10:30 PM EST

Thanks for a great chat #ecechat I look forward to chatting with you all next week!