#espechat Archive


Tuesday May 15, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    #espechat in 1 minute! #physed
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Alright!!!!! Welcome to tonight's #espechat everyone! Tonight we discuss all things dance. I'm your moderator, Mike Ginicola, and I teach K-6 PE in CT. Please share where you're from and what level you teach.
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Ross from Maryland here. K-5th PE. Thanks for moderating tonight Mike! #espechat
  • CoachWilliamsPE May 15 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Memphis K-5 PE #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • EPEWCP May 15 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Checking into #espechat representing #EPEW2018 in CA. I teach K-6 Phys Ed.
  • MrSpringPE May 15 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Randy from MN. K-5 #physed. Going to try and multi task this chat tonight. Pumped to follow this dance chat! #espechat
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Welcome everyone! I'll drop the first question in a minute or so. #espechat
  • responsivePE May 15 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Rachel, NJ. Grades 1-5 #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • bdevore7 May 15 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Brian from GA! HPE Coordinator for @FCS_HealthPE and 25 years in MS and Elem #physed #espechat
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Ok, let's start with this Q. Remember to add #espechat so folks can follow the chat!
  • CoachWilliamsPE May 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 I don't have a fav but I do have one I hate to see... the floss #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • EPEWCP May 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: I have too many to name! I think my top two are swing and salsa. #espechat
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: I love watching Bboy or Bgirl, which used to be breakdancing for us older folks, haha! #espechat
  • rich_wiles - Moderator May 15 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Rich from the Chesapeake Bay K-5 Coming in late. #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1) Favorite to watch: any kind of break dancing...those people are awesome! #espechat
  • bdevore7 May 15 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 any that only use a four count! #keepitsimple #istillcountinmyhead #espechat
  • MrSpringPE May 15 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1) Loved diving into the "runnin man on that beat" move while creating and teaching "JuJu on that Beat this April. The Floss is pretty fun, too :) #espechat
  • smsandino May 15 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Hi #ESPEchat 🙌🏼!! This is Stephanie Sandino, I teach ms #physed (grades 7/8) in Southern California 👍🏼
  • NJAHPERD May 15 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 I like the classic Cupid Shuffle. Also the Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) is a good one as well. #espechat
  • responsivePE May 15 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Anything by Ben @CoachPirillo 😁 Best @YouTube channel ever! My students love him. #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot, @CoachPirillo, @YouTube
  • dfeister May 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Dede from Va, k-5! Thank so for moderating Mike! #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1) Favorite to perform: Cotton Eye Joe is a fun one to do with the kiddos #espechat
  • smsandino May 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1 Mm no specifics but I like the ones that tell me what to do 🤣 #ESPEchat
  • NJAHPERD May 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Why do you hate the floss? #espechat
    • CoachWilliamsPE May 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT
      A1 I don't have a fav but I do have one I hate to see... the floss #espechat
      In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Some awesome answers! I used to strongly dislike dance...what was I thinking!? Alright, Q2: #espechat
  • smsandino May 15 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1b As for me watching, I love hip-hop and shuffling! #espechat
  • bdevore7 May 15 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A2 Even though I am not good at it, I always did it in some form. Used student helpers and video to make up for my lack of skills! #espechat
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: I have an entire dance unit that leads to a parent performance every December called Winterfest. It's based on the Evolution of Dance. So fun! SO many parents we have to do 2 separate shows back to back. #espechat
  • PE_Dave1017 May 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Hey Mike and everyone! I’d linked to hop in if I could! I teach PE K-5 Fort Myers, FL #espechat
  • EPEWCP May 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: My district has chosen to have an outside agency come in and do dance with all elem Ss. It has always been my favorite to teach, but I have a hard time feeling ok taking time to do it when someone else already is and there is so much else to cover. #espechat
  • MrSpringPE May 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2) Since diving in last school year and teaching dance the right way, we've seen awesome buy in from our Ss. That being said, we did two 5 day Dance units this year. Needless to say, I learned the floss. #espechat
  • CoachWilliamsPE May 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2 I don't but I play music all the time and I encouradgenmy Ss to dance of they are waiting for their turn #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2) I changed the verbage this year from "dance" to "rhythms" to get more buy in from hesitant Ss. I usually rotate from doing dances/cardio drumming one year to rope jumping the next year for my"rhythms" unit #espechat
  • peteregstad May 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Pete Egstad, Sioux Falls SD 6-8 PE/Health teacher #espechat
  • jlobianc May 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! Getting here late! Here to just learn! #espechat
    • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:03 PM EDT
      Alright!!!!! Welcome to tonight's #espechat everyone! Tonight we discuss all things dance. I'm your moderator, Mike Ginicola, and I teach K-6 PE in CT. Please share where you're from and what level you teach.
  • responsivePE May 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: I used to teach it as a unit but I've changed my thinking in recent years. Instead of a "one and done" type approach, I revisit dance throughout the year as I am now doing with other essential skills like throwing, catching, striking etc. #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • NJAHPERD May 15 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 I use @PE4Life_Spencer dance site to help me. It's the greatest resource out there!! https://t.co/Aza2wlmQIg #espechat #physed #njahperd
  • bdevore7 May 15 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 we are looking to potentially add cardiodrumming and @drumfit to our district next year. #espechat I think that would help with some Ss. @Mr_C_PE
  • rich_wiles - Moderator May 15 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2. I like teaching dance just challenging to fit into the schedule some years. Will be spend more time on dance next year. #espechat
  • donntobin May 15 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 Donn from NY. I do dance sporadically throughout the year. I incorporate it mostly as part of my warmups, not as a set unit. Works well for me. #espechat
  • dfeister May 15 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    I do very little, mostly beginning of year to video. Would love to get some cardio drumming in. Usually for a warm up for a few weeks. #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • peteregstad May 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A1 would be wedding dance dances!!! Cupid shuffle, electric slide, cotton eye joe, etc. #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I have been thinking about scrapping my "rhythms" unit too in recently and just weave dancing and rope jumping into warm up routines throughout the year. Anyone else go with this approach? #espechat
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Great stuff! Let's jump into Q3! #espechat
  • smsandino May 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 I have yet to try dance in ms, I taught it at the K-6 level and I made a class competition video out of it. Whoever submitted the most creative video would have a class dance party (the teachers would record their class and submit their video to me). #espechat
  • dfeister May 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    I do jump roping every year. Kids love it! Love all the challenges that have been posted this year on Twitter for jumprope. #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • bdevore7 May 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A3 usually jump rope and dance skills at elementary. Dance only for the most part in MS. #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Yea I did Cardio Drumming for the first time this year and I found it helped a lot of my more hesitant Ss engage more in this type of rhythmic activity compared to traditional dance stuff #espechat
    In reply to @bdevore7, @drumfit
  • EPEWCP May 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A3: I cycle through skills across the board. I use jump rope throughout the year since the district outsources dance. #espechat
  • responsivePE May 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    @candypeguy has a compilation of the best middle school dances. If I remember correctly one of his handouts was titled "Middle school kids love to dance, they just don't know it." #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino, @candypeguy
  • PE_Dave1017 May 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    #espechat Q2-We do choreographed dance/exercise warmups almost every day to start the class. I don’t really do a unit except with the Jigsaw method
  • smsandino May 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3 I’ve done strength and conditioning dance (exercises mixed in, ie Watch Me Whip, Watch Me Nae Nae) as well as with equipment (ie basketballs). It was my way of those not comfortable a little more comfortable #espechat
  • donntobin May 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3 All of the above! #espechat
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: I cover dance every year, and even jump rope. Cardio drumming is an every other year event for us. Not enough time! #espechat
  • ChrisHPE May 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    #eSPECHAT @Mr_C_PE Had a schedule once when I saw kids once a week all year and Fridays rotated by 1/4. Friday was always dance day. It worked for us. Warm-ups included dance and rhythm through the year.
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @Mr_C_PE
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Jigsaw for dance is a great strategy #espechat
    In reply to @PE_Dave1017
  • smsandino May 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    He did this really awesome one with a piece of crumpled paper at @EPEWCP ! So stinking awesome, I need to put that on the to-do list! Thanks for the reminder! #espechat
    In reply to @responsivePE, @candypeguy, @EPEWCP
  • responsivePE May 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: Multiple rhythmic opportunities. I think it helps to give students as many chances as possible to find a rhythmic activity that they connect with. #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • peteregstad May 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2 have not done a lot in the past however did a Just Dance day and was kind of shocked by the Ss participation!!! #espechat
  • dfeister May 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Dance is my warm up definitely! 10 min max. Jumprope usually about half a class period. 20-25 minutes and then work on a skill. Usually my second round of throwing UHT and OHT. (Spiral) #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • responsivePE May 15 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    He's amazing. #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino, @candypeguy, @EPEWCP
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Good to hear...will have to think more on this one for sure #espechat
    In reply to @ChrisHPE
  • dfeister May 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Yes saw jigsaw dance at pe institute last summer. Was fun! #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @PE_Dave1017
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Trying to get as much info as possible out there for folks tonight. Let's shuffle to Q4 for those who teach dance in order to help those who don't get...some ideas. #espechat
  • MrSpringPE May 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Where could I access an example of this activity?? #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino, @responsivePE, @candypeguy, @EPEWCP
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Yea...I'm intrigued for sure #espechat
    In reply to @MrSpringPE, @smsandino, @responsivePE, @candypeguy, @EPEWCP
  • NJAHPERD May 15 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3 Rhythmic Skills every year. #espechat
  • rich_wiles - Moderator May 15 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3. I use jump rope as individual learning activity throughout year. I try to loop dance in the fall and spring. Rhythmic Drumming and sticks as substitute modules during year. #espechat
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A4: I teach my own dances, but have been know to show videos from the amazing dancers in the #physed community as a warm-up! #espechat
  • CoachWilliamsPE May 15 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3 I do jump rope every yr #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • PE_Dave1017 May 15 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A4: Ben, GoNoodle, Just Dance kids and I make up my own #espechat
  • responsivePE May 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    I've done a lot more warm up dances this year especially with 1sts and 2nds - has worked really well. #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Some great info so far tonight for anyone thinking about adding dance, or just changing up what they do! #espechat
  • donntobin May 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4 I do a mix of both videos and non. At the beginning of the year I teach my K “I know a Chicken” by Laurie Berkner. I expose my Ss to popular dance songs, but also start to see if they can move/follow a basic beat. Try using a metronome app to start. #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Heyyy...I know those guys! I would say that @CoachPirillo @MLSPE and @BrooklynDreamer could dance circles around me, but thats cool haha. Thanks for the shout out @PhysEdDepot #espechat
    • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT
      Trying to get as much info as possible out there for folks tonight. Let's shuffle to Q4 for those who teach dance in order to help those who don't get...some ideas. #espechat
  • EPEWCP May 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4: On rainy days my Ss love Ben Pirillo's dancing in chairs #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE May 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A2 I love line dances, hustle is classic for my family at weddings #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • dfeister May 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Next year add more to third grade. They will be used to it. Take a few years to grow the curriculum. #espechat
    In reply to @responsivePE, @Mr_C_PE
  • SaraWoodPE May 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A2 @DANCEPL3Y is such a cool take on dance. I led 4 preK classes in one at recess a few weeks ago! #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot, @DANCEPL3Y
  • NJAHPERD May 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4. I teach using @CoachPirillo @PE4Life_Spencer and some just dance videos. We make up a lot of dances as well. #espechat #physed #njahperd
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Same for me with the Metronome, Donn #espechat
    In reply to @donntobin
  • MrSpringPE May 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4) Create & teach our own dances with shared moves & personal choreographed moves for our Ss. Observing others who have made videos in the #physed world inspired me to take a leap with teaching our current dance units. #espechat Love the rhythm & creativity out in there!
  • smsandino May 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    To be honest I don’t think he provided the lesson on the syllabus book. I’ll look! #espechat
    In reply to @MrSpringPE, @responsivePE, @candypeguy, @EPEWCP
  • responsivePE May 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4: Videos all the way except when my students create their own dances as a part of an academic choice project. #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • SaraWoodPE May 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 I have a specific jump rope / jump bands unit. Also use beat sheets as a warmup. #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I have to check out Nick's dances! #espechat
    In reply to @NJAHPERD, @CoachPirillo, @PE4Life_Spencer
  • rich_wiles - Moderator May 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4. I still teach the dances. I like to use the social media dancers as inspiration to fuel flame. I also have done a good amount of Arts Intergration with Dance and STEAM. Like Kennedy center resources too. #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Nice...I think I might start this more so with my younger Ss and build the buy in from there #espechat
    In reply to @responsivePE
  • donntobin May 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Just simply trying to move to various beats is a great way to start. Almost songs by Michael Jackson. #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • NJAHPERD May 15 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    He teaches you how to do it and then wants you to lead your class. His songs have mp3 versions on the bottom. They are really good #espechat #physed
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot, @CoachPirillo, @PE4Life_Spencer
  • EPEWCP May 15 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I don't have it with me but I can double check when I get to work tomorrow. #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino, @MrSpringPE, @responsivePE, @candypeguy
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    K-3 loves the @GoNoodle video resources. Even grades 4-6 will do Blazer Fresh. #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I did an activity I called "Copy Cat" with my Ss that they loved. Metronome going, Ss in partner pairs...one is leader other is follower, facing one another. Leader had to move to the beat in anyway they wanted and follower had to copy. Tambourine rings...switch jobs. #espechat
    In reply to @donntobin
  • donntobin May 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Love that!!! #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Q5 time!!!!!!!!!! We moving too fast #espechat ? This is an easy one many already covered, at least in part!
  • SaraWoodPE May 15 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4 I use mostly videos. I’ve taught dances before but got too caught up in Ss performing correctly. As the Zumba kids say on gonoodle, “it’s not a mistake, it’s a dance solo!!” Or something like that lol #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator May 15 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Getting to #ESPEchat a little late tonight but I made it!
  • jazzijeph May 15 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Favorite dance is the shoot #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • smsandino May 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A4 I’ve definitely done both! So for example I’ve used @physedreview Star Wars scarf video, taught a dance myself with the help of an awesome #pln member who taught me first of course ☺️🙏🏼 #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Super simple, allowed for a lot of creativity, student choice and some silliness. my younger kids kept asking for it each day during our rhythms unit #espechat
    In reply to @donntobin
  • SaraWoodPE May 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Please check out @DANCEPL3Y sooooo great for anyone who is new or old to teaching dance!! #espechat
    • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      Q5 time!!!!!!!!!! We moving too fast #espechat ? This is an easy one many already covered, at least in part!
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5: Folks already mentioned Go Noodle, which I love! Mark D Pencil too! Always fit in some Just Dance videos too. What would I do without Youtube? #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    We forgive you buddy lol #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdApps
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Yeah, definitely a great resource! #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE, @DANCEPL3Y
  • EPEWCP May 15 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5: @DANCEPL3Y ! She will be with at #EPEW2018 in July! Can't wait to learn more from her! #espechat
  • donntobin May 15 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Agreed. So many great ideas just playing around YouTube. #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • MrSpringPE May 15 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5) Koo Koo Kangaroo from @GoNoodle is definitely a popular dance resource in our K-5 regular education classrooms. "Pop Se Ko" never gets old! #espechat
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator May 15 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    It's time to bring the THUNDER! #EPEW2018 #ESPEchat
    In reply to @EPEWCP, @DANCEPL3Y
  • bdevore7 May 15 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5 @OPENPhysEd K-2 and 3-5 dance modules. @BrooklynDreamer is awesome with his dance moves and the Kinderpolka! #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE May 15 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5) @MelanieG_pl3y and her @DANCEPL3Y crew always do some great PD sessions at conferences that I have seen, @GoNoodle is always a good resource to tap into as well #espechat
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator May 15 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    My own two kids start singing/dancing Pop Se Ko all the time. #ESPEchat
    In reply to @MrSpringPE, @GoNoodle
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Their new one Double Scoop is hilarious! #espechat
    In reply to @MrSpringPE, @GoNoodle
  • bdevore7 May 15 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Family fave for sure! #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdApps, @MrSpringPE, @GoNoodle
  • SaraWoodPE May 15 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5 My preKs do these three dances almost every class. They love them. I press play and can finish equipment setup 💁 #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Great idea, especially as an entry routine! #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • responsivePE May 15 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5 "Teaching Children Dance" by Theresa Purcell Cone. Former teacher in my district and dedicated @njahperd member. She's a dance master. #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot, @NJAHPERD
  • EPEWCP May 15 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Amazing class management technique! #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE, @PhysEdDepot
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Alright, my ADHD kicking in...dropping the big Q6 #espechat
  • rich_wiles - Moderator May 15 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5. I like some of the @HumanKineticsPE books, @pepalooza beats sheets, @OPENPhysEd Dance Modules, Lots of Cultural Dance Resources for Arts Integration. #espechat
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A6: I mentioned before that we've done a winter concert since 2011 for parents. Each grade sings and then does 3 dances. Artwork from every student is on display as well. They sing, come off the stage and dance while the next grade gets ready behind the curtains. #espechat 1/2
  • smsandino May 15 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5 I’m a huge fan of @MelanieG_pl3y & @michgroove alongside their philosophy of dance! Two amazing humans! Also take a listen to the @SHAPE_America #podcast : https://t.co/Gwa1dj7pOw #espechat
  • EPEWCP May 15 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A6: At our annual Dia Del Nino we had local community members perform. Both the Pomo dancers and Folklorico dancers included some of our Ss. #espechat
  • foes4sports May 15 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    I’ll jump in and give a little tease here! @DANCEPL3Y and I are going to be putting together a neat little activity for creating dance using a Google Site similar to some of my recent Sites warmups. Will keep you posted! #espechat #physed
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE, @DANCEPL3Y, @DANCEPL3Y
  • PlymouthCreekPE May 15 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A6. For sure! Who does not love doing an entire gym full of adults and kids and rock a couple square dances! #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A6: It's been an amazing community builder, and since I do flipped learning, parents dance with their kids at home as a family. It's embarrassing, but oh well! Parents ask about it the first say of school, haha. #espechat 2/2
  • EPEWCP May 15 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    This was an amazing podcast to listen too! I highly recommend giving it a go! #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino, @MelanieG_pl3y, @michgroove, @SHAPE_America
  • EPEWCP May 15 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Maybe it can be revealed at #EPEW2018 if it is ready by then! #espechat
    In reply to @foes4sports, @SaraWoodPE, @DANCEPL3Y
  • smsandino May 15 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A6 Not exclusively for parents but at a pep rally which was attended by some parents. A video was recorded by a PTSA parent and uploaded onto the school FB page 😮 #espechat
  • responsivePE May 15 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A6: Not for parents but at the end of the year our entire school gets together and dances outside. 5th graders run the entire program - lead the dances & announce/play the songs. Fifths sign up to go back to a teacher they had from K-4 and dance with that class. #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator May 15 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Sweet! Cannot wait to see it! #ESPEchat I wonder if she could help with a breakout Dance EDU too?
    In reply to @foes4sports, @SaraWoodPE, @DANCEPL3Y
  • PE_Dave1017 May 15 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A6: No but my para and I DJ’d the fall dance and taught the parents our dances! It was a big hit! #espechat
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator May 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    That is a cool idea! *thinking cap on* #ESPEchat
    In reply to @responsivePE, @PhysEdDepot
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Random GIF time. Dance is so much fun! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE May 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    My kids LOVED kinder polka and they were SOOO GOOD!! #espechat
    In reply to @bdevore7, @OPENPhysEd, @BrooklynDreamer
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator May 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Dance gif! #ESPEchat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • donntobin May 15 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Kid N Play!!! YES! #espechat #oldschool
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • smsandino May 15 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Glad you enjoy them Randy!!! @Physed_Pomeroy @CollinBrooksie and I really appreciate it— we deeply enjoy it so let us know if you’ve got any feedback! #espechat
    In reply to @MrSpringPE, @MelanieG_pl3y, @michgroove, @SHAPE_America, @Physed_Pomeroy, @CollinBrooksie
  • SaraWoodPE May 15 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A6 no, but we always had square dance night when I was growing up... I see some potential here for a family fitness night #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Alright, want to get in at least 2 more Qs! Here's the next! I bet I know most of your answers to this one, haha! #espechat
  • MrSpringPE May 15 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Alright #espechat crew, its bed time for my kiddos. Thanks so much @PhysEdDepot now for taking time and energy to moderate tonight. Have a wonderful week #physed friends!
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator May 15 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Not confident in dance/no background. #ESPEchat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • smsandino May 15 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Get it @PhysEdDepot 🔥! #espechat
  • EPEWCP May 15 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A7: My district folded to pressure from Ts who didn't want to teach dance and continue to outsource that part of my job. I am still fighting it. #espechat
  • donntobin May 15 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A7 I think some Ts feel out of their comfort zone, and therefore don’t do it. I had always learned that a newbie doesn’t have to do a traditional unit in order to incorporate into their program. #espechat
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A7: I don't have any barriers now, but I did before fighting my fears and putting myself out there. I also got informed that I was going to be part of the winter concert back in 2011, so had little choice, heh. The rest is history. #espechat
  • aschneider36 May 15 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A7/ afraidof embarrassing yourself in front of students,staff etc.... hi Everyone Amie from Florida- better late than never 😛#espechat
  • SaraWoodPE May 15 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • responsivePE May 15 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Unfamiliar with dance, not comfortable etc. #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator May 15 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    They outsourced dance? #ESPEchat
    In reply to @EPEWCP
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Yeah, huh? How so? Interesting! #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdApps, @EPEWCP
  • amazed336 May 15 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Julie Miller @amazed336 here. Matt, we need to get you to come to some of the dance sessions at EPEW so you can see how easy and fun it is to teach dance. #ESPEchat
    In reply to @PhysEdApps, @PhysEdDepot, @amazed336
  • rich_wiles - Moderator May 15 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A7. Finding the natural connection with classroom links #espechat
  • EPEWCP May 15 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    YES! we have a local performing arts group comes into all of the Elem Schools and teaches dance once a week for 12 weeks. This started before there was a T at every site. They just renewed the contract. #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdApps
  • SaraWoodPE May 15 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A7 time (managing student behavior takes up most of it) and student interest. Asking for b-ball again today 😐 but giving students some creativity and choice could help management and increase engagement #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdDepot
  • smsandino May 15 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A7 My #bubbleofawesome is sometimes not very strong so then it’s hard to sell to ss. The preparation in me knowing the dance is real when I teach it lol #espechat #firststepistoadmit
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator May 15 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I'm always willing to learn to dance! Once I get the steps down, I'm good! #ESPEchat
    In reply to @amazed336, @PhysEdDepot
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Aaaaaaaannnddd....my favorite question of the night! Such a hot topic lately! What do you say? Yea or nay? #espechat
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator May 15 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Weird, I hope this doesn't stop you from teaching dance still! #ESPEchat
    In reply to @EPEWCP
  • CWOBrien1 May 15 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A1: my favorite style of dance to teach is Tinikling. #espechat #sbpdchat
  • EPEWCP May 15 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A8: I embrace all that are appropriate. Some that they try are not and I put a stop to. Others as bizarre as they may look to me, I encourage. #espechat
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Q8: This game has boys dancing, a lot, for fun. How is that not a win! Sure, I don't let them to do L and crotch grab dance, but the rest are so darn funny! Again. Boys. Dancing. For. Fun. #espechat
  • donntobin May 15 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A8 I have no problems other it. It’s not like Ss are playing the game in class. They are moving and dancing. As long as it’s not disruptive, all good. #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE May 15 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    The amount of times that I’ve thought “yeah, I can lead this dance real quick... wait what’s the second part... or the first part???” Prep is HUGE for dance. #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino
  • PhysEdDepot May 15 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Holy cow I have 200+ notifications from this chat tonight, haha. That's got to be a record! #espechat