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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #XPLAP! Let's chat toys! #tlap #playlap Please introduce yourself & share your favorite childhood toy!

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WiseDad_Games Oct 3 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Ivan K-5 NJ Atari #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Hi #XPLAP! Tisha HS Culinary Tr & Lead in Medford, OR! So excited to talk toys with you all tonight! #tlap #playlap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Hi Ivan! Atari was the best! #xplap

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MrHentzen Oct 3 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Jay from NE, MS science teacher. Favorite toy would probably have to be my NES #XPLAP

WiseDad_Games Oct 3 @ 10:01 PM EDT

I will never forget seeing it at Macy's and being completely mesmerized. #XPLAP

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mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hi #XPLAP Michael Matera here... Author of #XPLAP and lover of all things playful! Super jazzed to talk about toys for teachers!

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hi Jay! Wait...I'm embarassed to ask....what is NES? #XPLAP

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mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Nintendo Entertainment System! #XPLAP

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PerkyScience Oct 3 @ 10:02 PM EDT

DianaLyn from Tx. My favorite toy was my bike and my coloring book. I spent hours with both. Still love a good bike ride. #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:02 PM EDT

You are my new favorite person on the planet… NES rules my world! #XPLAP

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mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Atari is pretty cool. They are releasing a new system this year. #XPLAP

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MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hi all. I'm Adam from SC. My favorite toy was a few Transformers and a classic pair of Ninja Turtle action figures #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

I do have to say I loved my Easy Bake Oven & Snoopy Snow Cone machine! Any surprise there?! Ha! #xplap #tlap #playlap

MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Stefanie from Illinois. 8th ELA and team lead. I loved me some Strawberry Shortcake and action figs He-Man, Thundercats, JEM 😂 #XPLAP

MrJLibrarian Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Favorite toy(s) growing up? Constructs and Transformers! #xplap

EricJBentley Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Eric, K4 STEAM Lab T from Michigan, #gamification newbie #XPLAP

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Jen from CA - K-5 Tech teacher, gamified newbie and my favorite toy: old school legos - no instructs JUST AWESOME BRICKS #xplap

MsSpearsTweets Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hola #XPLAP 6-8 Social Studies, loved my GI -Joes!! Interested in what I can learn from you all as I rarely use toys if ever.

psamel Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Patrick from Oshkosh, WI Favorite childhood toy were Star Wars action figures. #XPLAP

WiseDad_Games Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

But in 1978, Atari was revolutionary. #XPLAP

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KathiSueSummers Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

KathiSue from So Oregon. Retired ms principal/Tech T. Favorite game was pinochle #XPLAP

MrHentzen Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

I still have it too. 30 years old and still works fine. Looking forward to playing it with my son soon! gonna love the powerpad! #XPLAP

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

I loved Strawberry Shortcake! Remember the scents so well! My brother loved He-man! #XPLAP

MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Stefanie from Illinois. 8th ELA and team lead. I loved me some Strawberry Shortcake and action figs He-Man, Thundercats, JEM 😂 #XPLAP

Meems852 Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hi #XPLAP! Amy from Frederick, MD! 8th grade US History! Fav toy was probably legos!

MrJLibrarian Oct 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Brian From Iowa. High School Librarian! #XPLAP

MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Oh, I forgot about Atari. But it was my first Nintendo in 3rd or 4th grade that really blew my mind! #xplap

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jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Dude, I had Optimus Prime when I was 8 #xplap

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Hi Brian! Great to have you on #xplap tonight!

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mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

My favorite toy was Legos and Civilization the computer game #XPLAP

teachlikeaninja Oct 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Josh Stock 6th grade ELA from Olathe, KS. NES was probably my fave too. My faves were Thrillas Safari and Ninja Gaidan #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Welcome Brian! #XPLAP

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mandavoth Oct 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Manda Voth, Academic Tutor, Fort Riley, KS #popples #xplap

KathiSueSummers Oct 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

My favorite toy was my Chatty Kathy. #XPLAP

amelandrea79 Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Andrea Amel, Middle school Spanish in Appleton, WI. Loved playing at the park more than toys! #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Hey Adam! Hoping we can connect and do a #WellPlayedU Show this weekend! #XPLAP

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MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

So Jealous! I didn't get one of those till much later. My favorite was wheeljack! #xplap

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Amy! So great to see you! Legos are a classic! So fun! #XPLAP

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WiseDad_Games Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

The only game I have put in more hours than Civ is Total War. #XPLAP

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hmarrs24 Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Hey #XPLAP crew! Heather Marrs 3rd grade teacher and EdTech teacher leader in Southern Oregon

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

OH yes another NES Fan! #XPLAP

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HeckAwesome Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Carrie Baughcum. 6/7/8 Special Education. Probably my Bike and my Atari. #XPLAP

MrHentzen Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Have spent so many hours playing civilization. Probably the only computer game I would still buy at this point! #XPLAP

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Slapshot99 - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Hi everyone Nick Davis from Iowa favorite childhood toy was WWF wrestling figures #xplap

ChristinaAronen Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Hi, Christina, principal from SF Bay area. Loved my metal, clip-on shoe roller skates. #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Woah! Looks intense, Michael! #XPLAP

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WiseDad_Games Oct 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Any game you liked better than Adventure? #XPLAP

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Hi Josh! I need to brush up on my NES games....clearly! #XPLAP

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teachforthought Oct 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Sean here! Good to see my tribe. Had tons of good memories with my Star Wars Snowspeeder! #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

We are rolling like an ExciteBike on #XPLAP tonight. I love all the NES shoutouts!

EricJBentley Oct 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

My favorite toy were board games (Mousetrap, Clue, Stratego) #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Hi Manda! Thanks for joining in tonight! #XPLAP

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jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Hey #xplap, Quinn, Salt Lake City. Favorite toy was Star Wars action figures.

hmarrs24 Oct 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

My fav was my cabbage patch dolls and other stuffed animals...they played school with me! #XPLAP

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

I don't remember asking for him, but there he was under the Christmas tree in all his glory. The Husband is biter I didn't keep him #XPLAP

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jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Yeahhhhhh #xplap

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MrJLibrarian Oct 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Hey is there a facebook group that we can post / chat on for #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Let's get started with Q1 on #XPLAP! What were your fav toys of your childhood & how could you add them to your class?

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

That's perfect! Lol! You're the best! :-) #XPLAP

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Hi Andrea! I loved the park too! #XPLAP

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mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

My good friend Quinn made it tonight! Welcome to #XPLAP… Everyone, Quinn has a yellow book he needs you to read… It is excellent! #PlayLap

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PerkyScience Oct 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Yeah! Another vote for the bike! I knew I liked you for more than your "game". #XPLAP

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MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Oh! Civilization! Many wasted weekends! Even wrote a post about it. #xplap https://t.co/7qVEipZkh6

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Carrieeeeeee! So happy to see you!!! :-) I'd love to play some Atari with you! #xplap

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KathiSueSummers Oct 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1 Coloring books and crayons. I love to teach digital coloring and drawing. #XPLAP

supervxn Oct 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Good Morning all, Noa from Israel. My favorite childhood toy were Barbies. (Very original...) #xplap

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Thanks Michael!! And yes. It's one of the two best books with "Pirate" in the title. It's the yellowest by far. #xplap

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Ha! That's awesome, Nick! So good to see you, friend! #XPLAP

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mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

At recess in the winter I run an NES Ice Hockey tournament It is super fun and Ss love it! Helps build connections with them! #XPLAP

mandavoth Oct 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1 Ive used Lego Story Starter Kits for #ELA & #edtech w/ my Ss #xplap

abmoreno1981 Oct 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Adam from Wisconsin - #ChristianEd teaching within a congregational context. The best toy...easy bake over! #XPlap

supervxn Oct 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

That roughly tells your age. Late 80's were the best! #Xplap

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Ohhhh! almost forgot about Mousetrap! Great game! #XPLAP

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MrHentzen Oct 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Shall read tomorrow, I'm thinking of my next game being civilization related. I think it'd work well for Earth science! #XPLAP

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Slapshot99 - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Legos are great for build challenges and stop motion videos for concepts learned in class #xplap

hmarrs24 Oct 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: I played with legos & blocks bothe of which I have in my classroom, I also ❤️ board games & dolls for role playing! #XPLAP

MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

How about Sunday afternoon? #xplap

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MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: love using LEGOs and Play-Doh to let Ss create + have used Jem + Barbie dolls in past to show compare beauty standards #XPLAP

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1 I LOVE GAMES #xplap Loved playing card games, Ticket to Ride, Catan, etc - trying to add sim elements to my class game

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

That would be great. I pull a lot of ideas from games like these ones. #XPLAP

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EricJBentley Oct 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

I never did actually play MOUSETRAP, just like to set it up and run it. #XPLAP

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MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Its a badge of honor... I'm even letting my hair go grey 😳 #xplap

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

What, What!!!! The #playlap pirate is in the house! Great to see you, Quinn! Thanks or joining us! #xplap #tlap

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Hey #xplap, Quinn, Salt Lake City. Favorite toy was Star Wars action figures.

MrJLibrarian Oct 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Have kids build their own transforming robots using Poplocks! #xplap https://t.co/DsOYR7NIna

PerkyScience Oct 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

This sounds interesting. I haven't heard of these kits before but would love to learn more. #XPLAP

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WiseDad_Games Oct 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: I bring a lot of my daughter's old toys in: my kids love the zhu zhu pets and littlest petshops toys. #XPLAP

Meems852 Oct 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1 I love having my students use legos in my class! Thinking about doing a lego build challenge next week! #xplap

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1 #xplap also loved improv games (NERD x 10,000) and try to throw some of those elements at my Ss

MrHentzen Oct 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Our mousetrap never actually worked, so the mouse always escaped. I think they fixed the defect by now though #XPLAP

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MsSpearsTweets Oct 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1) GI - Joes in a recreation battle scene, hotwheels when talking about Ford and the bike when taking about the expansion of leisure #XPLAP

KathiSueSummers Oct 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

I built the GI Joe aircraft carrier and played with my son... lots of great battles. #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Absolutely! So much you can do with both! #XPLAP

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Meems852 Oct 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1 I am also super excited about incorporating the classic Oregon Trail game into my class this year! #xplap

amelandrea79 Oct 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1: i liked games - cards, dice, anything that had a bunch of different options - always try to tweak these to practice Spanish #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Awesomd, Manda! #XPLAP

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abmoreno1981 Oct 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1: I had a Justin Timberlake action figure that offered feedback to my Drama Ss. Maybe he'll preach with me this Sunday! #XPlap

WiseDad_Games Oct 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

LOL...did anyone ever successfully put together and play a full game of mousetrap? #XPLAP

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mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

That could work. I have my daughter but I think we can make that work. #XPLAP

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Yes!!!! Love stop motion videos and lego challenges! #xplap

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jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

I always died almost immediately! #xplap #dontleaveduringlatespring

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psamel Oct 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1 I've got a table top ping pong and a door hoop. Shooting hoops is fun at the end of the day w a few minutes to spare! #XPLAP

MrHentzen Oct 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

I'm planning on using my son's hot wheels and tracks for when we are studying motion. Could use for lab designs. #XPLAP

MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A1: sound effects + graphics from NES games like the Zelda treasure sound #XPLAP

mshallmath Oct 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Hi all! Brittany from Southern Oregon. 7th math and leadership teacher 👋🏻 #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

My favs too! Our fam plays ticket to ride and Catan a lot in the summer! #XPLAP

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mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Nice, Patrick. I bet you get pretty good over the years. #XPLAP

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jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Thanks Stefanie! #PlayLAP #xplap

MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

His book is quite excellent and a fun read!
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jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

#xplap DUDE! I spent a million hours on that game!

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Awesome! You should come visit Oregon too, Amy! ;-) #XPLAP

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teachforthought Oct 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A1: Jenga Quiz! Loved playing it as a kid. Every wrong answer risks a topple! Ss get points each round it’s standing. #XPLAP

SaraKiffe Oct 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Hi #XPLAP! Sara, 3rd grade from MT. My favorite toy was my dollhouse when I was little!

ChristinaAronen Oct 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

I did not have a lot of toys growing up, which is probably why I love Maker's Spaces. I used to make things to play with. #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Let's get started with Q1 on #XPLAP! What were your fav toys of your childhood & how could you add them to your class?

teachlikeaninja Oct 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A1: I loved building domino tracks when I was a kid. This could be a good demo/connection for cause and effect. #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Let's move on to Q2 and old school building blocks! Can't wait to see what this crew comes up with! #xplap

Meems852 Oct 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Hahaha #lifelessons #xplap

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HeckAwesome Oct 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A1: just the addition of that surge of emotion paired with permission to fearlessly access our imagination is incredibly powerful!! #XPLAP

mshallmath Oct 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A1:my faves were Polly Pocket (original) and legos. I love seeing the lego creations other ppl use in their classrooms! #xplap

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A1 I literally wrote an entire book about this...but I'd say the easiest reach is using LEGO -- so flexible in terms of content #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Love that you have table top ping pong! How fun is that?! #XPLAP

In reply to @psamel

HeckAwesome Oct 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Can’t wait to try it!!! #xplap

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jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2 use blocks as models to things Ss build in 3D #thatisbackwardsisntit ? But would love the hands on extension of 3d modeling #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Need to incorporate this into my class! #XPLAP

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abmoreno1981 Oct 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A1: Had it easy in a Drama classroom, because everything could become a prop in an improv skit. I had a whole corner of "toys." #XPlap

HeckAwesome Oct 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Oooo I love that as mini game idea!!!! #xplap

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teachlikeaninja Oct 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

My daughter has just started learning how to play Catan with us...but now she's using my own strategies against me. #xplap

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mshallmath Oct 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

I love the idea of using hot wheels and tracks in my class! #xplap

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PerkyScience Oct 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Hotwheels for motion is the best. I haven't used the tracks, but my kids "modify" their cars attempting to trip out the fastest car. #XPLAP

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mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

What is that game called? #XPLAP

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

My brother had ALL of them! I stepped on them all the time! Ouch! #XPLAP

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MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

My boys are 7 and 4. Another one coming in December... #xplap

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MrJLibrarian Oct 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Constructs! https://t.co/OOzpn1ZalA #xplap

mandavoth Oct 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2 - Use it for measurement in math as a "unit" #xplap

Meems852 Oct 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

I would love that! I've never been there! Might be time to hitch up my wagon! #xplap

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SueTonnesen Oct 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

#XPLAP

SueTonnesen Oct 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A1: loved Rubic’s Cube when it come out and slinky and kerplunk...
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abmoreno1981 Oct 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A1: Now, teaching in the context of faith, toys can be a way to connect with people of all ages. #CrossGenerational #XPlap

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2 Also, not traditional but @bloxelsbuilder are modern blocks that then turn into a video game! #xplap My Ss can't get enough!

PerkyScience Oct 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Great book! Thanks for all the QR codes. It is so helpful to see the ideas in action and the templates are wonderful! #XPLAP

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MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2: stalling out a bit thinking in terms of just using blocks in lit. Could combine with LEGOs or use Jenga type review game #XPLAP

WiseDad_Games Oct 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Love Bloxels from an occupational therapy perspective for all the fine-motor work that goes into building characters and levels. #XPLAP

In reply to @jellison23, @bloxelsbuilder

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2 I like using blocks for problem solving things like urban planning, visualization of data, resource allocation... #XPLAP

MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2 jenga blocks count? Put a number on each block. As pull block have to answer Q that matches number before placing. #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2: I use Kapla blocks https://t.co/jisVfBC8my to do all sort of build challenges in my classroom. Helps Ss think outside the box! #XPLAP

KathiSueSummers Oct 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2 I created a wall of knowledge. Ss used paper blocks and built the wall with items they thought important. #XPLAP

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2 Anything that takes something that may be abstract for the kids and makes it concrete. Blocks are great for that. #XPLAP

psamel Oct 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2 Use blocks to represent cultures w/ different building types, also area/volume, representing characters or hist. figures. #XPLAP

HeckAwesome Oct 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

I love added extended mini games / class quests to my game to build difficulty, model/build problem solving skills then challenge Ss #XPLAP

Meems852 Oct 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2 I loved using them to have students build architecture from the cities we were talking about! They seriously loved it! #xplap

mandavoth Oct 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

JENGA them w/ vocabulary words on them - they pull one out and read the word? #XPLAP

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jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2 #xplap also, partnering with the Engineering lab teacher who has Ss create builds and highest, sturdiest, fastest builds get badges

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2 Also, trebuchets. #XPLAP #DoNotTryThisAtHome

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

They are awesome!! #XPLAP

In reply to @jellison23, @bloxelsbuilder

abmoreno1981 Oct 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: Stealing this from @mrmatera - have them build a tall structure & the knock it down. Builds resilience, not just towers! #XPlap

supervxn Oct 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

What an awesome idea! #Xplap

MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2 jenga blocks count? Put a number on each block. As pull block have to answer Q that matches number before placing. #xplap

mshallmath Oct 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: my mind immediately went to a surface area or volume lesson for math. Allowing the Ss to create their own building and measure. #xplap

KathiSueSummers Oct 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

The wall stayed up during assessment time and used as a resource. #XPLAP

KathiSueSummers Oct 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2 I created a wall of knowledge. Ss used paper blocks and built the wall with items they thought important. #XPLAP

teachlikeaninja Oct 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: "Building" sentences...working on sentence structures. #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

great idea, Adam! #XPLAP

In reply to @MrPowley

MrHentzen Oct 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

we had thought of building castles (7 SS class) and then having my science class attack them. but didn't get it figured out in time. #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Fun day and the students really take that lesson to heart! #XPLAP

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Mlle_Anglais Oct 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

I use a Hulk Hogan action figure as my talking object in restorative circles...#XPLAP

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Time for Q3 #XPLAP! What toys do you infuse into your course design?

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Thank you!! #XPLAP #PlayLAP

PerkyScience Oct 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Great book! Thanks for all the QR codes. It is so helpful to see the ideas in action and the templates are wonderful! #XPLAP
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HeckAwesome Oct 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Totally. And also great for allowing our students to externalize thoughts and feelings. #XPLAP

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amelandrea79 Oct 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2: Not sure about blocks to practicr Spanish, but maybe a mayan ruin building challenge... #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Love it, KathiSue! #XPLAP

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MrJLibrarian Oct 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2: Have kids use geometric nets to cut/fold blocks & build structure. Challenge the # of sides, # of folds, etc #xplap

MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Or they could have figurative language names on them and when Ss pull them out they give an example of that fig language #xplap

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Great point, Quinn! #xplap

In reply to @jedikermit

MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

I think @teachforthought and I were on the same page here #xplap

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Love the idea of partnering with the engineering Tr, Jenny! Brilliant! #XPLAP

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MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Tag #xplapcamp too! If love to see it! #xplap

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KathiSueSummers Oct 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A3 I love to use Trolls during review time and they get tossed around. XP for those that have at end of session. #XPLAP

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

I love the danger of this. Efforts of SS class to build strong, Sci classes to figure out how to take them down... Visceral. #XPLAP

MrHentzen Oct 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

we had thought of building castles (7 SS class) and then having my science class attack them. but didn't get it figured out in time. #XPLAP

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A3 #xplap PLAYDOUGH!! My Freshman won a prize and all I had left was my kids playdough. THEY SCREAMED WITH JOY!!

abmoreno1981 Oct 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3: Lots of balls for tossing around as we brainstorm, to determine who is speaking, & to help keep everyone engaged! #XPLAP

HeckAwesome Oct 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3: we do a TON of visualization and doodling to connect learning. #XPLAP

amelandrea79 Oct 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3: I use beanie babies as props for discussion, stories, hidden items to find, etc #XPLAP

hmarrs24 Oct 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3: Dominoes, legos, lots of card games, dice, shape blocks, board games #XPLAP

Slapshot99 - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A2: Have students build wooden water towers with 300 pennies on top then test it on a shake table #xplap

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Also will get a BREAKOUT Box badge earned in her class! #xplap #teamwork #squadisonpoint

In reply to @tishrich

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

The game plays in like 10 minutes and is fun to watch and play. The tournament is a 8 team bracket. Plays in a few days. #XPLAP

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HeckAwesome Oct 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3: I don’t use many other toys but old school tactile elements to my game and lots of visuals adds supports, fun and emotion #XPLAP

SteinbrinkLaura Oct 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A2: Just stalking from my bus ride home from volleyball 🏐 game. Great ideas! #XPLAP

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3 LEGO Skylines as a way to look at your own community... #XPLAP #PlayLAP https://t.co/B7bWJopv3d

MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3: funko pop figures are mainstay in my class. Ss like to see them but can then be incorporated in other ways, LEGOs, Play-Doh, dice #XPLAP

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3 My Kinders and Firsties get to hold various "Stuffies" when they complete a level in their reading program . #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: I have some games we play to bond as a class, I use legos, kapla blocks and sometimes play dough #XPLAP

PerkyScience Oct 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

I get random toys from the dollar store. Kids have to use them "Chopped" style in models to show chemical and physical changes. #XPLAP

MrHentzen Oct 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

we build lots of stuff with cardboard (does that count as a toy) #XPLAP

Slapshot99 - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Kate that is awesome! How do restorative circles work? #xplap

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psamel Oct 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3 I have also use play dough for landforms & other stuff. Blocks, dice, cards. #XPLAP

teachlikeaninja Oct 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: One of my students gave me a really creepy looking baby doll last year. The kids love coming up with legends about Creepy Baby #xplap

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3 Sidewalk chalk to kick off a unit (or school year) https://t.co/Eg4w6sFHm8 #XPLAP #PlayLAP

MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

And characters that would require them to give character trait and evidence...got to try these ideas! #xplap

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Meems852 Oct 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3 My Ss love my nerf basketball hoop and I use lots of dice in my class! #xplap

teachforthought Oct 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A2: we are using Minecraft this year! Math, social studies... not exactly old school blocks, but the idea is timeless! #xplap

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3 I play all my old 80s youth group games with my leadership class. THEY love Animal Concentration #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: Just started to use a Magic 8 ball for items Ss earn in my class. They must consult the oracle to see if the item works or not. #XPLAP

PerkyScience Oct 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Playdoh is so versatile for so many things. Plus the looks and the kids faces when it comes out is priceless. #XPLAP

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jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3 Star Wars to teach biomes and ecosystems... https://t.co/64WhOCXnkV #XPLAP #PlayLAP

MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Ah! I just started using dice! Ss love the dice roll games! #xplap

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mandavoth Oct 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: I gamified my Ss daily effort/rewards - so we have a giant "monopoly" board on the wall and they each have a game piece to move #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: Loved using playdough in my Favorite Things lesson inspired by #tlap @burgessdave https://t.co/iS9P8feHGj #xplap

supervxn Oct 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3 I teach energy conversions with small toys from the dollar store like jumping frogs and the ice cream sponge cone. #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

So awesome! #XPLAP

In reply to @KathiSueSummers

PerkyScience Oct 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

I have been meaning to get me one of these for my classroom. Adding it to my wish list. #XPLAP

In reply to @Meems852

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Ready or not...here comes Q4! #XPLAP How could you spice up the game of jacks and add it in our classrooms?

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

love it, Jenny! #XPLAP

In reply to @jellison23

SteinbrinkLaura Oct 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Love this! #xplap

In reply to @mrmatera

MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

This is an option for spelling words for my 2nd grader. He loves it! #xplap

In reply to @jedikermit

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3 Funko Pop as biographies https://t.co/PcsqXSSYmt #XPLAP #PlayLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Everyone loves tossing balls around! Awesome, Adam! #xplap

In reply to @abmoreno1981

MrHentzen Oct 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

I've done the same with "poppers" the little toys you turn inside out and they pop off the ground. #XPLAP

In reply to @supervxn

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

You are so amazing, my friend! Your Ss are SO lucky! #xplap

In reply to @HeckAwesome

MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Loved getting a set of 32 that were "pretty" + Ss liked using them even more then! #xplap

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mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

So do they… Working on a https://t.co/n18PYvEX6j video to show you guys some ways you can use it. #XPLAP

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Love this, Andrea! #XPLAP

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jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A4 Students have to get from onsies to fivesies before the other team spots a coding error or solves a set of problems #xplap #gameon

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3 Play-Doh (anytime really) https://t.co/BvFvNQltvI #XPLAP #PlayLAP

PerkyScience Oct 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Adding Neon Expo or Chalk markers to write on black lab tables. The kids love to write on tables and the bright colors are a plus. #XPLAP

In reply to @jedikermit

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Brilliant, Quinn! #xplap

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abmoreno1981 Oct 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3: My Sunday School Ss love creating bible stories out of legos. Always a creative experience for them to express their knowledge! #XPlap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

So true! So many ways they could be used! #XPLAP

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MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

A4 I bet Jacks could work,really well in science. Measure drop speed, acceleration, etc... #xplap

supervxn Oct 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

Nice! #Xplap

In reply to @MrHentzen

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

Awe... so sweet! #XPLAP

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HeckAwesome Oct 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

When thinking of challenges also consider “games” that build 1-2 skills that Ss can master and then bring to bigger stakes game #XPLAP

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

A3 Little Green Army Men #XPLAP #PlayLAP https://t.co/BCxdQUHUlJ

SteinbrinkLaura Oct 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

Yes, please! #xplap

In reply to @mrmatera

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

hahahaha!! That's funny....and creepy! #XPLAP

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MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

A4: for every jack Ss pick up they get that many chances to answer or while picking up jacks while ball bouncing have to give answer #XPLAP

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

I do that with my Sunday School kids too Adam -- it works great! #xplap

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abmoreno1981 Oct 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

My favorite is when we use an invisible ball...the focus in the room is crazy! No one wants to drop the invisible ball! #XPlap

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Just saw it on sale for $5 tonight for huge box at Toys R' Us! #XPLAP

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mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

A4: Could make a good mini game out of this… Answer a question and see how many points you can grab. Don’t catch the ball you earn 0 #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Use dice so much!! Many uses! #XPLAP

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Meems852 Oct 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

A4 Number of Jacks they pick up could be the number of questions they have to answer in a challenge #xplap

MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Such a fun idea that could work with so many contents! #xplap

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3 Funko Pop as biographies https://t.co/PcsqXSSYmt #XPLAP #PlayLAP

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

A4 would be awesome if Teacher had to complete 1 - 10 in Jax flawlessly before his/her class solved a complex puzzle/problem #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:32 PM EDT

Wonderful idea, Manda! #XPLAP

In reply to @mandavoth

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:32 PM EDT

Kids LOVE using Minecraft. And @PlayCraftLearn has some great resources for it too. #XPLAP

teachforthought Oct 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A2: we are using Minecraft this year! Math, social studies... not exactly old school blocks, but the idea is timeless! #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:32 PM EDT

Dollar Store is a great place to find game elements! Love that you have one in Israel, Noa! #XPLAP

In reply to @supervxn

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:33 PM EDT

Love team aspect of this and the “challenge” based timer you have developed with this idea. Thanks 4 sharing… Many I Love #XPLAP community!

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MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:33 PM EDT

Or not answer if they already now the game. Or point multiplier (x # of pieces) #xplap

In reply to @Meems852

mshallmath Oct 3 @ 10:33 PM EDT

I bought these giant dice on Amazon! #xplap

In reply to @tishrich, @Meems852

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:33 PM EDT

So glad you are here tonight, Quinn! Learning so much from you! #xplap #PlayLAP

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3 Play-Doh (anytime really) https://t.co/BvFvNQltvI #XPLAP #PlayLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:33 PM EDT

Oh man! I thought I loved dice… I think you win. #XPLAP

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jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:33 PM EDT

A4 I'm liking the ideas for using jacks -- hadn't considered it before. #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:33 PM EDT

So cute! Great way to make bible stories come to life! #XPLAP

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MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

That is awesome! #xplap

In reply to @mshallmath, @tishrich, @Meems852

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Good point! #XPLAP

In reply to @MrPowley

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Thanks man… I thought it would make a good question… Sometimes the best stuff is the most ordinary stuff. #XPLAP

In reply to @jedikermit

abmoreno1981 Oct 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

I find using play-doh when creating abstract ideas like forgiveness or mercy allows the Ss to express some pretty amazing ideas! #XPlap

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jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

I will say that stepping on a LEGO is *nothing* compared to stepping on a jack. #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

love it, Michael! #XPLAP

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Q5 launching now! #XPLAP Let's open the game cabinet! What game could you see yourself adding elements from to your class?

Slapshot99 - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

A4: Number the jacks that coresponds to a ? if they get the ? right they keep the jacks but if they get wrong they lose the jack #xplap

MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

A4: what if you combined LEGOs + jacks. For every jack your team got, they were able to get special LEGO pieces or extra LEGO people? #XPLAP

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Exactly. If they can take those ideas (faith is another good one) and make it concrete. They're basically constructing parables. 🙌 #xplap

In reply to @abmoreno1981

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

A5 #xplap #allthegames I love story games like Super Fight - battle of words and wits - great practice for debates

teachlikeaninja Oct 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A4: It would be awesome to do a giant jacks game. Use a 4 square ball, bounce it as high as possible and try to run and grab items #xplap

KathiSueSummers Oct 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A5. Trivia Pursuit... Life... Monopoly #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

Now I have to go by some jacks sets… https://t.co/Igzoffmf92 Oh man… #XPLAP

In reply to @tishrich

mshallmath Oct 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A5: I recently tried a version of Codenames with math vocab! It worked great! Thanks @Tiahhaynes #xplap

MrHentzen Oct 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

a5) Settlers of Catan, Civilization, apples to apples #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A5: working on a hidden role type game with @HeckAwesome it is going to be epic for all classrooms. #XPLAP

mshallmath Oct 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A5: I love the idea of incorporating sorry or trouble into my math class. Still considering logistics 🤔 #xplap

mandavoth Oct 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A5: My "behavior" board is "FortRileyOpoly" based on the army base I teach on, Ss also learn there are risks w/ "Chance" cards #xplap

kellydunshee11 Oct 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

Mastermind is a great game & Stackable cups I will be adding it to my games for kids I work with #xplap

In reply to @tishrich

levondavickery Oct 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

Hello everyone, LeVonda from Southern Oregon sneaking in late. Hope everyone is doing well tonight! =) #XPLAP

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A5 #xplap I also like games like Catan, Munchkin that require planning and strategy - great game elements but this year is my 1.0 #learning

Meems852 Oct 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A5 I love Risk u can use dice to attack and defend! I also love Star Flux. I t could be cool to have Ss draw cards to determine rules #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A5: Found so many awesome games at Toys R Us tonight! Many on deep discount!! #xplap #tlap

In reply to @mrmatera, @mshallmath, @Meems852

teachforthought Oct 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

Off to some fam time! Love the chat, keep staying awesome! #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:38 PM EDT

See you later my friend… #XPLAP

In reply to @teachforthought

MrJLibrarian Oct 3 @ 10:38 PM EDT

A5: Merge Catan with your battle board! Players use points to build up their civilization but on a multi-classroom scale! #xplap

mandavoth Oct 3 @ 10:38 PM EDT

a4: use in PE however many jacks you grab is = to the number of pushups, situps, etc. your team has to do #xplap

mshallmath Oct 3 @ 10:38 PM EDT

A5: I recently tried a version of Codenames in my class with math vocab! It went great! Thanks @tishrich #xplap

abmoreno1981 Oct 3 @ 10:38 PM EDT

Q5: Ummmm...I was a Drama teacher...so charades! Great way to build nonverbal communication skills! #XPLAP

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:38 PM EDT

Nice seeing you here tonight Sean! #xplap

In reply to @teachforthought

psamel Oct 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A5 Liar's dice - bluffing. Guess Who- Ss guess idea or concept by working from yes no Qs, Pictionary -Draw a Concept. #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A5 cont: Also lots of board games and toys on sale at B&N #xplap @tlap #playlap

In reply to @mrmatera, @mshallmath, @Meems852, @tlap

MrAguina Oct 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT

Joining #xplap extremely late. Been a while, but great convo you all are having. Hi, I'm Nick, from Lake Villa, IL.

MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT

This is intriguing... ! #xplap

In reply to @mrmatera, @HeckAwesome

hmarrs24 Oct 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A5: Hungry, Hungry Hippos surprisingly has some excellent game mechanics going on! Like the elusive yellow ball 😉 #XPLAP

PerkyScience Oct 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT

I still want to pick up some "Candy Land" and other simple games from Thrif story and have Ls repurpose them for review games. #XPLAP

KathiSueSummers Oct 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT

I don't think I can go in there for a while. lol #XPLAP

In reply to @tishrich, @mrmatera, @mshallmath, @Meems852, @tlap

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A5 adapting Oregon Trail to be more community-specific (Utah History classes) #XPLAP

MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A5: already use Hink Pink + A2A + Snake Oil, but could use Tsuro, Fluxx, Farkle just to name a few #XPLAP

MrAguina Oct 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

Those are quality games that students could learn skills for math and life lessons. #xplap

In reply to @mshallmath

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A5: Check out my blog on playing Code Names in class! So fun! https://t.co/wEDJ2RC9UW #xplap #tlap #PlayLAP

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

Our STEM teacher does the human version with those wheelie boards #xplap #nobrokenbonesyet

In reply to @hmarrs24

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

Speaking my language… Such great games… #XPLAP

In reply to @MrsCford_tweets

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A5 Storymatic Kids is a great one, kids draw two cards and construct a story that connects two disparate ideas. #XPLAP

kellydunshee11 Oct 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

Playdough is so fun. I love this Playdough girl so creative #XPLAP

In reply to @tishrich, @burgessdave

Slapshot99 - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A5: Quick write story that shows enthusiasm and empathy.Voted which story best represented those words like Apples to Apples #xplap

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A5 ...def want Storymatic KIDS....the adult version...is adult. #XPLAP

MrJLibrarian Oct 3 @ 10:41 PM EDT

I love the idea of flux cards. I always say that item cards superseded the rules. I need to make some flux-like cards. #XPLAP

In reply to @Meems852

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:41 PM EDT

Cool!!! #XPLAP

In reply to @mrmatera, @HeckAwesome

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:41 PM EDT

2 games I've never played! #XPLAP

In reply to @Meems852

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:41 PM EDT

A little bit… I think kids and teachers are going to like what we come up with… I can’t wait! #XPLAP

In reply to @Meems852, @HeckAwesome

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:41 PM EDT

#xplap also love hiding clues/tasks IRL around campus, and only the observant will find them and level up!

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

Q6! #xplap What team challenge could you add this to in the classroom?

abmoreno1981 Oct 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

I played this with my youth group...I mean, they were the hungry hippos! It's amazing!!! #XPlap https://t.co/fYrfEvt5iU

In reply to @hmarrs24

HeckAwesome Oct 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

Have some work to finish before bed tonight. My goodness I love this group!!! So many ideas flowing!!! #XPLAP

kellydunshee11 Oct 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

Such a great idea. I love that you use this. #XPLAP

In reply to @mrmatera

MrAguina Oct 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

This sounds amazing! #xplap

In reply to @mrmatera, @HeckAwesome

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

Need to bring that game back into my life! Been a LONG time! #xplap

hmarrs24 Oct 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A5: Hungry, Hungry Hippos surprisingly has some excellent game mechanics going on! Like the elusive yellow ball 😉 #XPLAP

MrJLibrarian Oct 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

FYI Empty 12 pack containers (pop) make excellent Giant Jenga pieces. #XPLAP

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

A6 Hide the sticky ball ANYWHERE on campus with a small task - act of kindness, finder must complete task, rehide and report to class #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

Boom! This is brilliant, Manda! #XPLAP

In reply to @mandavoth

PerkyScience Oct 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

Taboo and Heads up are excellent review games for vocab. Works great for all learners. #XPLAP

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

Game. Changer. #XPLAP

MrJLibrarian Oct 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

FYI Empty 12 pack containers (pop) make excellent Giant Jenga pieces. #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

Life size Hungry Hungry Hippos is sooooooo much fun! https://t.co/4yPjvxrzFf #XPLAP

mandavoth Oct 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

A6 studying for a test - which ever question the sticky ball sticks to is what they ahve to answer for review #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

Yay! So glad to hear it! #XPLAP

In reply to @mshallmath

kellydunshee11 Oct 3 @ 10:44 PM EDT

A1 I remember that game. It was my favorite growing up. Hope your SS have fun #XPLAP

In reply to @Meems852

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:44 PM EDT

or one they get a hint for! #xplap #stickyballsavestheday

In reply to @mandavoth

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:44 PM EDT

Clearly need to buy some more games! Only recognize Snake Oil and Farkle out of that mix! #XPLAP

In reply to @MrsCford_tweets

mshallmath Oct 3 @ 10:44 PM EDT

A6: I like the idea of using a variation of trashketball but making a "dart board" to throw the sticky ball at for points. #xplap

MrPowley Oct 3 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@mrmatera want to say 2ish EST on Sunday? Look forward to doing another #wellplayedu ! #xplap (bedtime here)

PerkyScience Oct 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Maybe in my science class, you would earn the right to answer first or steal points based on how many jacks you grab AFTER answering. #XPLAP

In reply to @tishrich, @mandavoth

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Goodnight Carrie! #XPLAP

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abmoreno1981 Oct 3 @ 10:46 PM EDT

Ehhhh...hurt, no. There is always a possibility. But especially for HS Ss that kind of risk adds to the excitement. It's so much fun! #XPLAP

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mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:46 PM EDT

That is a great game. I had a student retheme the entire game around Roman content. #XPLAP

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A6: Just bought these at the $ Store! Make grid on board with diff values! Ss throw into a box on grid when Q correct to earn value! #XPLAP

psamel Oct 3 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A6 Ss throw sticky ball at team targets when they answer correctly. Each hit reduces the opponent's score. #xplap

Coach_Stephans Oct 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

How about toss them against a wall & reward team with stickiest one? #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

Q6! #xplap What team challenge could you add this to in the classroom?

amelandrea79 Oct 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

A6: maybe making a sticky ball target or a free throw of sorts a points multiplier in a review game #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

Nice, I like to draw point values on Whiteboard, students through these sticky balls at them to earn points. #XPLAP

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MrsCford_tweets Oct 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

Need to go make sure kids are in bed. Thanks for an awesome chat @mrmatera + @tishrich. And thanks for joining @jedikermit! #XPLAP

WiseDad_Games Oct 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

Must refuel before bed...good night all. #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

Great idea, Ryan! #XPLAP

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:48 PM EDT

Last Q of the night on #xplap Think of ways we can build in racing aspect into our games! Bonus: Use for Slot Racers in all classrooms!

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:48 PM EDT

Good night, Stef! As always...thanks for all your awesome idea! You rock! #XPLAP

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MrJLibrarian Oct 3 @ 10:48 PM EDT

Or everyone starts at 500 xp and teams lower other team's xp by throwing the ball. Interesting game mechanic idea. #XPLAP

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MrHentzen Oct 3 @ 10:48 PM EDT

brains dead, laptop battery is dying. I'm checking out for the night. See everyone next week, hopefully. #XPLAP

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:48 PM EDT

#xplap DON'T GO EVERYONE!!! It's only 9 in CA! #lastoneleft

psamel Oct 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

Maybe they could have a choice of throwing for points for their team or reducing for another. #xplap

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

Good night, Jay! Thanks for staying up late with us! #XPLAP

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

Ha! and in Oregon! #XPLAP

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hmarrs24 Oct 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

Sorry #XPLAP crew! Gotta put some kiddos to bed! Have a great week!

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

Good night, Heather! Have a great rest of your week! #XPLAP

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KathiSueSummers Oct 3 @ 10:50 PM EDT

A7 Did a variation of this in Keybording class. Ss did races on Fridays. #XPLAP

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:50 PM EDT

#xplap got the Husband slot cars for Xmas one year! Winning slot car (class teams) gets to pick how Ss will be assessed test, game, paper

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:50 PM EDT

Thanks for joining in the fun tonight Heather. #XPLAP is better with you in it!

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abmoreno1981 Oct 3 @ 10:50 PM EDT

With my Confirmation Ss, I like to walk around with my foam sword and whack them...we call it my Sword of Discipline :) #XPlap #ChristianEd

MrAguina Oct 3 @ 10:50 PM EDT

A7: Create an Amazing Race game or activity that S's must complete a certain # of tasks within a given time. #xplap

MrJLibrarian Oct 3 @ 10:50 PM EDT

Or just have different locations on the same board for both. Then they have to try and hit the loc instead of just choosing it. #XPLAP

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:50 PM EDT

Love it, Nick! #XPLAP

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mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:51 PM EDT

Good call Nick! #XPLAP

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jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:51 PM EDT

A7 #xplap Race to Win the right to choose! winning car decides next book in reading, next excercise in PE, next HW in math

psamel Oct 3 @ 10:51 PM EDT

A7 We do a voyageur river race for fur trade/ map skills. Would love to incorporate movement around school this yr. #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:51 PM EDT

Ha! Kids must love you....seriously though. #XPLAP

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jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:52 PM EDT

Thundercat GIF? #LEVELUP #XPLAP

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amelandrea79 Oct 3 @ 10:52 PM EDT

A7: not very creative, but quizlet live has a great racing component to it, plus teamwork #XPLAP

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:52 PM EDT

#xplap also I hate homework, so I would have a kid race me everyday and if they win, NO HOMEWORK #theywouldalwayswin #throwthegameteach

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:52 PM EDT

Ohhhh! Brilliant, Jenny! #XPLAP

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Meems852 Oct 3 @ 10:53 PM EDT

Well guys I have to get ready for bed! Thanks for all the awesome ideas as always! See you next week! #xplap

MrAguina Oct 3 @ 10:53 PM EDT

This sounds great! #xplap

In reply to @psamel

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:53 PM EDT

sorry, Admin, they won fair and square #XPLAP

In reply to @tishrich

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:53 PM EDT

Thanks for joining in the fun. #XPLAP

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levondavickery Oct 3 @ 10:53 PM EDT

Race past certain points on the tracks in the fastest time to get add in ingredients or items for projects. #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:53 PM EDT

Good night, Amy! Thanks for sharing your awesome tonight! #XPLAP

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mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:54 PM EDT

You and the rest of the #XPLAP crew need to move to Wisconsin and work at USM… That would be so EPIC!

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KathiSueSummers Oct 3 @ 10:54 PM EDT

Need to say good night... Love the #XPLAP crew. @tishrich and @mrmatera

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:54 PM EDT

#xplap WEST COAST REPRESENT!! Still awake and still here!

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:55 PM EDT

Sweet dreams, dear friend! Have a great rest of your week! #XPLAP

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levondavickery Oct 3 @ 10:55 PM EDT

Night KathiSue! #XPLAP

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:55 PM EDT

me too! #XPLAP

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mandavoth Oct 3 @ 10:55 PM EDT

A7 Hot Wheels (not exactly slot racers) has a Speedometry kit for STEM #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:56 PM EDT

Can’t wait to learn together and meet some Awesome Windy City Wonders of the EDU community! Such a great time going to your Edcamp! #XPLAP

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:56 PM EDT

anybody want to fly me?.....I'm there too! Ah man....SO wish I lived closer! #xplap

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Slapshot99 - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:56 PM EDT

Thanks #xplap community for filling up my amazon cart with all of these amazing ideas for bringing play back into the classroom #playlap

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:56 PM EDT

Lets do this… #XPLAP

In reply to @jedikermit, @HeckAwesome, @abmoreno1981

jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:56 PM EDT

#xplap Our school just won a magnet grant (leadership and tech school) Cannot wait to see what we add to the toybox! #titleonetomagnet

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:57 PM EDT

Fun time! #XPLAP I think this should be a well played podcast… @jedikermit you up for another?

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tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:57 PM EDT

Seriously! Great amazon shopping happens on Tues nights because of #xplap! The ideas are amazing!

Slapshot99 - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:56 PM EDT

Thanks #xplap community for filling up my amazon cart with all of these amazing ideas for bringing play back into the classroom #playlap

mandavoth Oct 3 @ 10:57 PM EDT

A7 Bonus: You can use speed tracks in science/math for which racer modified wins #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:57 PM EDT

If you want some Full day PD with that grant, I would love to come teach for a day or two. ;) #XPLAP

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jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:58 PM EDT

I'll work it! We've got some really good peeps, but I am pretty EXTREME! #xplap #gotnochillatall

In reply to @mrmatera

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:58 PM EDT

TY @mrmatera for awesome Q's & slides tonight! What an amazing and inspiring chat #xplap crew! TY @jedikermit for bringing #playlap tonight!

jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Me too! We're a great combo. :) #XPLAP aaaaand #PlayLAP

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jellison23 Oct 3 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Also, my prof had me change my capstone project to gamification for my Master's so I am in DEEP #XPLAP

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jedikermit Oct 3 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Thanks for hosting, Tisha! #XPLAP #PlayLAP

tishrich - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:58 PM EDT

TY @mrmatera for awesome Q's & slides tonight! What an amazing and inspiring chat #xplap crew! TY @jedikermit for bringing #playlap tonight!