#teachmindful Archive

participatechat Jun 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

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StantonAlana Jun 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Please head over to #TeachMindful tonight led by @ChouinardJahant Great chat always!

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Welcome to #teachmindful

Hahne_KingEle Jun 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi y'all. Elyse checking in. The quote resonates with me since you have to believe in yourself first before others believe too #teachmindful

DFWRenaissance Jun 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

#teachmindful Hello, Sonja from Sugar Land Texas! 4th grade self contained!

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

#teachmindful I am Melissa from Katy TX- this quote means to me- find your voice & believe that you are beautiful & unique

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#teachmindful What TV and movie teachers inspire you?

teresaamrizzo Jun 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Teresa here Kinder teacher from FL Sliding over from #MoreEdu #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening Sonja!

In reply to @DFWRenaissance

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening Teresa

In reply to @teresaamrizzo

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#teachmindful Hello Elyse so happy you are here!

In reply to @Hahne_KingEle

teresaamrizzo Jun 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A1 Michelle Pfeiffer from Dangerous Minds #teachmindful

MsJachymiak Jun 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

My name is Susan, and I am a pre-service teacher #teachmindful

DFWRenaissance Jun 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#teachmindful A1 it means that I'm not to compromise my beliefs to fit in, nor should I be ashamed to be different.

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hi. Do you want me to RT? I am happy to do that. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#teachmindful Yes. love that movie.

In reply to @teresaamrizzo

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thank you for coming!

In reply to @MsJachymiak

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q1 Life and poetry

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good Evening Rebecca!

In reply to @R_CILR

MsJachymiak Jun 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A1: I would say Ron Clark from The Ron Clark Story, Mrs. Honey from Matilda, and Mrs. Gruwell from Freedom Writers #teachmindful

acottos Jun 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Adam, 5/6 social studies, Brooklyn, Ohio! We must have an environment where all feel like they belong because of who they are! #teachmindful

Hudsonwife16 Jun 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Hey all! Shawna in Arizona. dead poet society quote is "No matter what anyone tells u, words n ideas can change the world" #TeachMindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

DFWRenaissance Jun 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#teachmindful I swear I had a prof that was just like Indiana Jones.

MsJachymiak Jun 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I would say Ron Clark from The Ron Clark Story, Mrs. Honey from Matilda, and Mrs. Gruwell from Freedom Writers #teachmindful

HelenWilt Jun 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hi friends! Helen from Houston here #teachmindful

Hahne_KingEle Jun 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1 Freedom Writers, Dangerous Minds, & Matilda all have teachers that empower & some that you don't want to be. #teachmindful

MsJachymiak Jun 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1: I try to show my students the value of what they are learning currently and how it can help them in the future. #purpose #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#teachmindful Yes he is. I got to hear him speak in Atlanta a few times. True inspiration.

Hudsonwife16 Jun 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: I embrace it with them. I am in their getting dirty right along side them. I am a pirate! #TeachMindful #Tlap

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

teresaamrizzo Jun 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1 Relating to real life "if Ms. Rizzo is speeding she gets a ticket, that is her consequence" #teachmindful

pn6609 Jun 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: I love to start my Mondays with a man fact. I give Ss a silly fact about men and it gets their attention from the start #teachmindful

acottos Jun 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: I tell my stories. I show that I have faults. I get to know all Ss and add their interests into what we learn together. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

#teachmindful Hello friend

In reply to @HelenWilt

Stella_Pollard Jun 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: I use my classroom Instagram. Ss take pictures of "current events" or sightings that are sci related and explain them. #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

#teachmindful If the slides are not posting please retweet- looks like they are having issues like in #moreedu

DFWRenaissance Jun 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

#teachmindful A2 the teacher that inspires me the most ... Jaime Escalante. We are more than we think and so are the students.

acottos Jun 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Freedom Writers is excellent! I've used it many times! #TeachMindful

In reply to @MsJachymiak

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#teachmindful Hello Adam thank you for coming

In reply to @acottos

MsJachymiak Jun 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

If you have not followed @TeachFurther, please do so. She has students participate in internships that are tied to content. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening Shawna

In reply to @Hudsonwife16

BretMistergesl Jun 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Hey there! Glad to be moving orver to #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#teachmindful Me too lots of stories of failure and bullying and dyslexia it makes for some serious conversations.

In reply to @acottos

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A man fact? I am curious now...do tell #teachmindful

In reply to @pn6609

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q1 Life and poetry

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q2 Mr. Keating-inspiring?

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#teachmindful Yes Stand and Deliver- I watch that movie every year.

In reply to @DFWRenaissance

effortfuleduktr Jun 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Blake Harvard, Teacher/Blogger from Madison, AL #teachmindful

StantonAlana Jun 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Alana Stanton from ga here! Love this chat #Teachmindful

SaraKiffe Jun 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1: I made all my Ss go on a blind trust/walk through the playground to relate to the book The Great Gilly Hopkins. #teachmindful

kharvey1450 Jun 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1: Professor X from XMen would be my ideal teacher! He believed in all of his students and was also invested in their future #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#teachmindful She was so good in it too. I stepped up my reflection after I watched that movie.

In reply to @acottos, @MsJachymiak

StantonAlana Jun 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A2 He knew his students and he loved them! i loved his energy #Teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening, thank you for coming

In reply to @effortfuleduktr

StantonAlana Jun 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Blake I would love to read your blog! #teachmindful

effortfuleduktr Jun 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Blake Harvard, Teacher/Blogger from Madison, AL #teachmindful

acottos Jun 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A2: he made learning personal. He went to the edges of the class to draw Ss in. He knew who to reach and how they would react. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#teachmindful Hello my beautiful friend

In reply to @StantonAlana

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q2 Mr. Keating-inspiring?

Hahne_KingEle Jun 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A2 Mr. Keeting kept showing up for his students no matter what happened the day before. Be present daily. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thank you for coming tonight!

In reply to @SaraKiffe

BretMistergesl Jun 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A2-Being unashamed to make students think and challenge their world, even if no one else was doing it #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q3 up next....

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

How did I forget to mention him? YES!!! #teachmindful

In reply to @kharvey1450

teresaamrizzo Jun 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A2 He broke down walls, not caring about the "status quo", he did what was best for his students first. #teachmindful

acottos Jun 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I did the line challenge with Ss...they changed perspectives after it! #TeachMindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant, @MsJachymiak

Hudsonwife16 Jun 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A2: He related to them. He became one of them. When you take the same journey together, the learning really sticks #TeachMindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q3 up next....

SaraKiffe Jun 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A2: His passion for poetry spoke to me. To love something just for the sake of loving it, to feed your soul. #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Jun 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A2: He showed his passion for learning and the Ss were able to feel that vibe. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q3 Mr. Escalante

MsJachymiak Jun 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2: I have this movie but have not gotten a chance to watch it. I have watched one scene, and I love the passion that he has. #teachmindful

pn6609 Jun 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2:Fresh start each day. Ss deserve a clean slate each day no matter what happened the day b4. It's hard 2 do but so important #Teachmindful

kharvey1450 Jun 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2: I loved how he knew his students would be skeptical at first and used his passion to surprise and connect with students #teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q3 Mr. Escalante

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#teachmindful Yes. clean slate. Have to start every class with Joy, trust and respect.

In reply to @pn6609

MsJachymiak Jun 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A3: I feel like trust is crucial. I need my students to know that I am completely invested. I would do trust exercises. #teachmindful

effortfuleduktr Jun 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Please do. https://t.co/7shJtcStYm Focus on cog psych in the classroom, but also a lot with student/teacher relationship. #teachmindful

In reply to @StantonAlana

StantonAlana Jun 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A3 I think know the students first and then the conversations will come #Teachmindful

teresaamrizzo Jun 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A3 He was honest but with a caring heart. Steel wrapped in velvet! #teachmindful

Hahne_KingEle Jun 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A3 Build students up daily, be present for them, listen without judgement/criticism, & be real with them. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#teachmindful I agree. Intent, purpose and presence always! This is how they trust us.

In reply to @MsJachymiak

Stella_Pollard Jun 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A3: In order to discuss anything with you, Ss have to know you care. Build that rapport and bust down the walls. #teachmindful.

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

DFWRenaissance Jun 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

#teachmindful a3 meet each student where they are, emotionally spiritually academically. Respect ss as equals and you'll get their respect.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

#teachmindful Check in frequently- 1 minute check ins weekly just to talk and keep the rapport-trust in place and they will open up & share

In reply to @Stella_Pollard

mrsmiths56class Jun 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1 I got rid of my desk and sit in the floor with the ss on our flexibile seating. I learn with them, we reach each other #teachmindful

acottos Jun 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A3: model failure. Ss may not know how to overcome the fear of failing. Show that it's ok and that they will succeed. #TeachMindful

pn6609 Jun 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A3:Ss just want to see the real you. We're so afraid to show them but the connections we can make are incredibly powerful #Teachmindful

kharvey1450 Jun 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Show ss from day 1 that they matter and are special. Laugh and ask questions to learn more about ss to establish relationships #teachmindful

Hudsonwife16 Jun 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A3: Be real, be u. Be open/vulnerable. If u let them in they will let u in. Your not a robot they need to know your human too #TeachMindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

#teachmindful Yes. Set high expectations and foster patience in order to get there- a climate of YET

In reply to @DFWRenaissance

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A3: Being able to have the tough convos isn't about the short term; it is about long term relationship building. #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

teresaamrizzo Jun 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

I feel the LOVE!! #teachmindful

acottos Jun 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A3.2: but it comes down to being honest with Ss and starting to build trust with them. They open up when they know you care! #TeachMindful

mrsmiths56class Jun 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2 I love how he does not back away from what he knows works just because others don't do it that way #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

#teachmindful My desk is becoming the news caster desk now so the leaders of the class have a special place to sit and share

In reply to @mrsmiths56class

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q4 Freedom Writers

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#teachmindful I agree. Not just provide opportunity to fail but set them up to do so-help them build an immunity to fear and doubt

In reply to @acottos

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q4 Freedom Writers

hollysking Jun 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Holly in NC - chiming in late! Love everything about this movie - and, embracing your uniqueness is tough! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Welcome to #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

#teachmindful Yes. Be genuine and they will be too.

In reply to @pn6609

Hahne_KingEle Jun 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4 Our classroom is a family. We learn from and with eachother from day 1. Build up & take time to reflect with students. #teachmindful

mrsmiths56class Jun 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A3 letting ss know the real you and about your life. Share stories, ask questions about them and share your failures! #teachmindful

DFWRenaissance Jun 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

#teachmindful A4 sometimes if something isn't going well we have a class meeting. They tell me their feelings. We decide what to do.

smanhart4 Jun 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

#Teachmindful Hi!Shawna-MS Band,MI A1 In teaching, my choices/strategies are sometimes off the beaten path but I know it's right for my Ss.

hollysking Jun 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Educators in Dead Poets Society, Dangerous Minds and Karate Kid! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#teachmindful What TV and movie teachers inspire you?

MsJachymiak Jun 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4: I currently reflect on my lessons all the time, but since I teach math, I include a question on a google form. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

#teachmindful Yes, continual and consistent interaction and conversation lead to a community of listeners and believers

In reply to @R_CILR

teresaamrizzo Jun 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4 At the end of the day any free write stories Ss have written during the day they share with the class. They love to share #teachmindful

StantonAlana Jun 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

I think when we share where we fail the ss open up #teachmindful

mrsmiths56class Jun 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A3 letting ss know the real you and about your life. Share stories, ask questions about them and share your failures! #teachmindful

acottos Jun 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4: the environment has to be one of trust among all. Open reflection is wonderful. Journaling is positive too. Show them how. #TeachMindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

#teachmindful Yeah! Good evening Holly

In reply to @hollysking

sdtitmas Jun 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4 We tried to reflect after all lessons. It helps amplify student voice and make sure Ss understand I value their input. #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

SaraKiffe Jun 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A3: Ts have to build the relationship before any hard convos can occur. Kindness, respect, and showing you care first.#teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Jun 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4: Peer review, gallery walk, self-reflection on grading. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q4 Freedom Writers

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q5 Reflection ans collaboration with ELA

pn6609 Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4:I like to reflect on the dumb things I did as a S with my Ss now and the classroom culture changes when they know I'm human #Teachmindful

kharvey1450 Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4: We reflect on experiences and empathize with characters we read about to make connections #teachmindful

hollysking Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2: His strong convictions meant that he did not waiver - even when expected to #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q2 Mr. Keating-inspiring?

Hahne_KingEle Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

YES! Build a student up first. #TeachMindful

SaraKiffe Jun 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A3: Ts have to build the relationship before any hard convos can occur. Kindness, respect, and showing you care first.#teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#teachmindful I love this. Debrief and create a new game plan together. Students love to have their input be valued & implemented

In reply to @DFWRenaissance

acottos Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4.2: I would like Ss to start blogging. Blogging has benefitted me a lot in teaching. Ss need to see the options they have. #TeachMindful

StantonAlana Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4 I would have loved having Ron Clark even though he is here in Atlanta! He has a movie though @ronclarkacademy @kimbearden #teachmindful

Hudsonwife16 Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4: Funny, after seeing this movie I did the same thing. Now all of my kiddos have a journal #Prek #TeachMindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q5 Reflection ans collaboration with ELA

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening Shawna- welcome to teachmindful

In reply to @smanhart4

StantonAlana Jun 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Yes when we value them and see them, so much happens in our rooms #teachmindful

sdtitmas Jun 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4 We tried to reflect after all lessons. It helps amplify student voice and make sure Ss understand I value their input. #teachmindful
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Stella_Pollard Jun 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: Sci- lab reports, assessment reflections, comic strips, poems, songs, short stories with vocab. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q5 Reflection ans collaboration with ELA

Hahne_KingEle Jun 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5 Reflection in other content areas doesn't have to be sentenced. Bullet points or shorthand can be integrated anywhere. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening my friend. Reflection changes the whole dynamic-opens our minds for change

In reply to @sdtitmas

StantonAlana Jun 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

very True! All working on doing what is best for kids #teachmindful

mrsmiths56class Jun 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Hardly a mentor to you, just in the same journey you are, standing next to you!
In reply to @StantonAlana

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#teachmindful A little music

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#teachmindful Me too. like waiting until the last minute to complete assignments- once that ended school became much easier

In reply to @pn6609

acottos Jun 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5: let Ts know what you're teaching. Model communication so Ss see the positives! Plus it builds multiple connections for Ss! #teachmindful

kharvey1450 Jun 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5: connect with diff grades to utilize strategies, intentional planning with teammates to integrate into other subject areas #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

#teachmindful Mr. Miyagi

teresaamrizzo Jun 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5 Have to integrate writing into other subjects areas due to time constraints. Usually into science and social studies. #teachmindful

MsJachymiak Jun 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Do any of you amazing math teachers have other ways to reflect besides self-reflection? I am looking for other methods. #teachmindful

SaraKiffe Jun 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: We wrote nonfiction books in science, fictional letters from the POV of historical figures in SS. #teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: As an elementary T, I have had my students create math journals as a way to fit writing into math. #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Jun 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: connect with the #DOK #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

#teachmindful I want to have blogging more integral in the class dynamic- now it is infrequent

In reply to @acottos

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q6 Dangerous Minds

mrsmiths56class Jun 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A4 I use a car park where ss rate their understanding of the lessons topic from need more help to can teach someone else #teachmindful

acottos Jun 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

It's been something I've wanted to try for awhile...looking for the best system for it. #TeachMindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#teachmindful My science students write 1st person narratives all the time- creative writing can be implemented any time

In reply to @Hahne_KingEle

sdtitmas Jun 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5 our class enjoyed "seeing math" everywhere & writing about how what they saw was related to math. #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

MsJachymiak Jun 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5: I created a multidisciplinary unit about the ocean and had students write brief paragraphs about the graphs #teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

You could ask your students for feedback. #teachmindful

In reply to @MsJachymiak

pn6609 Jun 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5:Ss teach the class a math concept or give them a sticky note to describe the lesson as a hashtag and compare them #Teachmindful

MsJachymiak Jun 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5: It was an assignment for one of my TCH courses, but it was valuable to see the connections. #teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

#teachmindful Mr. Miyagi

hollysking Jun 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Yes - Ss feel valued, and you can tell a change in energy in the room. #teachmindful

In reply to @StantonAlana

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#teachmindful Students write Childrens Cells books every year-fairy tales and then share and donate them with st grade classrooms

In reply to @SaraKiffe

smanhart4 Jun 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#teachmindful A2 Keating met his Ss where they were, then began to pull/push them to reach higher/deeper & to acknowledge their potential.

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#teachmindful A little music

acottos Jun 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: no home visits, but info build relationships with Ps. That shows Ss that there are multiple people looking out for them. #teachmindful

DFWRenaissance Jun 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#teachmindful ELA teachers need to share ideas w/ content area teachers; help them find enough choices so they see something that can work.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#teachmindful Love that idea. we have sticky note corner where they write questions for the class to discuss

In reply to @mrsmiths56class

pn6609 Jun 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6:Ss love to see that we're trying to understand the things they like. Inserting a popular song lyric in a math lesson is fun #Teachmindful

mrsmiths56class Jun 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 I teach in a very small town so have a lot of social interaction with ss and their families. Relationships are everything #teachmindful

hollysking Jun 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Ts can ask Ss to answer any question with a justification - and offer evidence to defend their position... ELA! #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Jun 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A5: Sci- lab reports, assessment reflections, comic strips, poems, songs, short stories with vocab. #teachmindful
- ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT
  
  #teachmindful Q5 Reflection ans collaboration with ELA

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q6 Dangerous Minds

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

#teachmindful Radical yet effective

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

#teachmindful I use Canvas @CanvasLMS because that is our districts software and on-line learning system but @seesaw is great too!

In reply to @acottos, @CanvasLMS, @Seesaw

HelenWilt Jun 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@MsJachymiak I'm planning on using @flipgrid next yr. Have you seen it? #teachmindful

MsJachymiak Jun 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Do any of you amazing math teachers have other ways to reflect besides self-reflection? I am looking for other methods. #teachmindful

MsJachymiak Jun 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6: Since I am just starting out and am petite, I need to be firm but caring. I am trying to build a positive relationship. #teachmindful

teresaamrizzo Jun 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Enjoyed the memories of some great movies and great teachers!! Thank you and Goodnight #teachmindful

pn6609 Jun 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6:But the days of ruling with an iron fist are over. We're the adult but not the enemy, I want to see my Ss succeed #Teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thank you for coming- best teacher ever!!

Hahne_KingEle Jun 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6 set boundaries & still build students up daily. Home visits or community visits are powerful. #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Jun 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6: It's okay if you are considered "cool" but if your CR isn't built on trust and respect, this will bring complications. #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

kharvey1450 Jun 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6: I use sports and puns as a way to "be cool" but have a lot of structures in place for mgmt...not known as the cool T yet! #teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

#teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT

#teachmindful Radical yet effective

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

#teachmindful Me either. But parent nights and STEM nights where families can come and learn science

In reply to @acottos

acottos Jun 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Should be "I do build relationships..." #Teachmindful

sdtitmas Jun 29 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Glad I managed to jump in for the last few Q's . Great job as always @ChouinardJahant ! #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant, @ChouinardJahant

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 10:00 PM EDT

#teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thank you for coming- best teacher ever!!

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:00 PM EDT

#teachmindful Amen!!! I collaborate with an ELA teacher daily @triciafreyes it makes all the difference- plus I taught ELA for 9 years

In reply to @DFWRenaissance, @triciafreyes

Stella_Pollard Jun 29 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant awesome job! Thanks for hosting, :-) #teachmindful

acottos Jun 29 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Great fast paced chat! Wonderful to connect with you all! Thanks everyone!! #Teachmindful

smanhart4 Jun 29 @ 10:00 PM EDT

#teachmindful A5 As a band T, writing is not a focus, but our district has implemented an ABC Read/Writing practice. Read,notes,paragraph.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:01 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thank you Rebecca @R_CILR for retweeting i hope everyone found the questions alright.

MsJachymiak Jun 29 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Thank you so much for an amazing chat! I loved learning with all of you. #teachmindful

kharvey1450 Jun 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Great chat, my first ever! Thanks for having me and hope to chat again soon! #teachmindful

pn6609 Jun 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Thanks for a great chat @ChouinardJahant #teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Thanks @ChouinardJahant and #teachmindful for the great chat. Hope you have a great Friday.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thank you so much for coming everyone! Have a great weekend! See you next week.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT

#teachmindful Tomorrow #stucentclass will be guest moderated by the amazing @StantonAlana I will be on the road. It is going to rock!

smanhart4 Jun 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT

#teachmindful A4.We are always preparing for a performance. We record/listen/critique our work regularly. Each S has input into our growth.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Thank you my friend for coming! Your insight is always appreciated. #teachmindful

In reply to @R_CILR

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT

#teachmindful thank you for coming!

In reply to @pn6609

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Really. Wow! Thank you for making #teachmindful your inaugural chat! I hope to see you next week!

In reply to @kharvey1450

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thank you so much for joining us.

In reply to @MsJachymiak

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thank you for coming my friend.

In reply to @Stella_Pollard

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Welcome to the chat, Kathryn. #teachmindful

In reply to @kharvey1450

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:06 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thank you my friend. Happy you made it.

In reply to @sdtitmas

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Thank you it went great! Such amazing educators in one place makes for some beautiful conversations #teachmindful #moreEDU

In reply to @hollysking, @StantonAlana, @micronmike, @focus2achieve

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Long day of travel but the 1st official day of my vacation so Hooray!!! #teachmindful

In reply to @R_CILR

smanhart4 Jun 29 @ 10:09 PM EDT

#teachmindful A3 T/S relationships are built by balancing trust, passion, empathy, w/high expectations. Ts can create a safe place for Ss.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Still do not know what is up with Tweetdeck. Seeing this issue more and more in lots of chats. #teachmindful

In reply to @R_CILR

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Thank you I will come up with something cool for next week #teachmindful and #stucentclass

In reply to @mrsmiths56class

BlackApple4edu Jun 29 @ 10:10 PM EDT

My school delivers birthday cakes donated from food pantries to kids.I got to know where every kid in my class lives. #teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT

It happened in a some other chats a few months ago, too. #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

mrfieldmanchs Jun 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT

In our #collssojust class students blogged every week #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#teachmindful Q4 Freedom Writers

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 29 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Thank you for coming. It was good to see you. #TeachMindful

In reply to @DFWRenaissance

smanhart4 Jun 29 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Participated in 3 great chats tonight! Thanks to all the moderators! I always enjoy connecting! #whatisschool #MoreEdu #teachmindful

Skymazef3 Jun 29 @ 10:23 PM EDT

#teachmindful Do a timed puzzle. Do it again a week later. Rate how much joy there was in beating time. It embeds grit is worth it

In reply to @MsJachymiak