#ksedchat Archive
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Monday May 2, 2016
Trying again to with and tonight! Atchison, KS middle sch. science!
Will prob be in & out for tonight but will catch up later--so many banquets/concerts/ceremonies this time of year!
Hi ! Hope you had a great !
Intro: I CARE no matter what. I was there to listen and be their support and that I always held them accountable.
Maybe we can have a and mashup this summer!
Good evening, HS SPED from Akron, Ohio
Hi I'm Melissa, ESL Coordinator at TSGA in Turner! A1: I hope my students remember how much I care and want to see them succeed!
Hello! 4th grade teacher from Andover!
I hope ss rmbr me being always curious, always trying new things-- and modeling falling and getting back up!
Angie Boone middle school Sped from Cheney Ks
Sup Fam! Tim, 5th Grade, Frontenac. I hope they remember that I will always be there for them. They will always be my kids!
Hi! I hope my students how much FUN they had and how many books we read in 2nd grade!
Carrie, 6 & 8 ELA. I want them to remember I care. And we have fun.
I hope my Ss remember they are encouraged to think, and that what they think means something.
Q1: that I inspired them.
Andrea from Ellinwood, 1st grade teacher. I hope my students always remember my caring heart and goofy personality.
Amanda, 3rd. Heard a S call me "fun and fair" last week. Two things I strive for.
I'm Kara, HS Science teacher in SW KS. I want my students to remember that I care about them as people. I want the best for them.
I hope my Ss know that they are my "kids" and how important they are to me
Good evening I'm Megan first grade teacher from Ness City.
you've inspired me to learn tech!!!
Sara, 2nd, Garden City. Hope they remember I was kind and cared about them
Hello ! Cara from Missouri!
Ben Proctor from Hesston. A1: My hope is that students remember that they are cared for without condition, everyone of them
Hi Cody!! Glad you're here.
A1: I hope Ss remember how much fun we had and how much I care for each one of them.
Melissa! Great seeing you again. I can get used to this. :)
Carmen from McPherson, 4th grade. I hope Ss remember that I was/do care for them!
two of my former students now teach for me, and I just hired my first former student in an admin role for next year.
Hi Jill from Cheney. 7-8 Soc Stud. I hope my Ss remember that learning was fun & they got to do different things!
Agree! My 3 year old even calls my students "Momma's kids". Love all 17 of them! https://t.co/cs6DoEJjVO
I hope my Ss know that they are my "kids" and how important they are to me
Thanks for joining and sharing in the conversation, Ben!
I hope they remember the healthy habits they learned! I'm lucky, most will come back to me next year!
Hello! Kebra, 2nd Grade, Fredonia. I hope they remember how they felt loved &special. The fun we had & I still care about them
I hope that my students remember me as someone who cared about them and supported them.
A1: That I come to work everyday for them. My heart breaks for them and I am over joyed for them.
Eric from Frontenac. I hope they remember that I was innovative and caring. Inspiring to never stop
Laura from in KC ready for another hour of positive energy, support, and duh...GENIUS ideas and people!
Momma's kids. Love this. :) https://t.co/oXG6h7Oxfw
Agree! My 3 year old even calls my students "Momma's kids". Love all 17 of them! https://t.co/cs6DoEJjVO
I hope my Ss know that they are my "kids" and how important they are to me
A1: That I was an advocate for my Ss and believed in their abilities to learn.
Justin from Wichita. Nice to see everyone.
jumping in a little late Katy 1st gr from in Mo
Jane from Dodge City! I want my Ss to know that learning can be fun and that they can do it!
Hi there! Jayne, assist prin K-5, Ross Elementary Dodge City. Every day is a new day to start fresh!
Joining the chat after a few weeks away!
Less than a month of school left, but still plenty of time to build relationships and help show them how much we care!
Pee Wee Track Meet on the last day!!
Forgot to introduce, government teacher at Blue Valley HS, Overland Park
a2 field day, talent show,& passing of the light from 8 to 7th graders
Things just got real 'cause --> & from just showed up. They rock!
A2: We have field day where the students pack a lunch and play and end the day with a talent show
Traci from Andover, I want my SS to know I cared and loved learning with them!
A2- We do several things at our school- we have field day, swimming party, talent show, and a school-wide yearbook signing party!
A2: We do field day, reading celebration, and 5th grade graduation.
Passing the light? tell me more? https://t.co/tVPXQAJgOE
a2 field day, talent show,& passing of the light from 8 to 7th graders
Hello Kristoffer!! Can't wait to meet you one day soon!
A1: An end of the year kickball tournament, homerooms vs each other and kids vs teachers....last day outdoor celebration/carnival
I tell Ss they are my kids forever. I will love them and fight for them AND hold them responsible. https://t.co/7aztcgAgjg
I hope my Ss know that they are my "kids" and how important they are to me
hope my Ss remember how much I LOVE them & 2 come back & visit me!
A2: We do an awards assembly and a field day. Changing it up this year with a whiffle ball tournament.
A1: A1: i hope my students remember how I challenged their worldview and how I gave them permission to challenge their own
A2- At my old school we did a kickball game of teachers vs 5th graders-- I still miss that tradition!
A2:kickball tourney class vs class, winners play teachers; whole school yearbook signing; EOY Celebration w bouncy houses!
A1 Manda Voth Teach on Ft Riley from Manhattan Academic Tutor
A2: PE teacher plans fun day, rotate through 15 stations, outside, take most of last day
A2: 6th grade has an overnight camp out, Ss who struggle in classroom have chance to shine!
A2 This is my first year in my school. New tradition this year. A clap out for the 5th graders. Parents welcome!
A2: we have a magnet mania day, evening of excellence, senior show, and projects fair.
A2: - We have the legendary Spirit Sledge, which is offered periodically during the year to the four classes to win!
A2 Field Day, Carnival, 5th grade promotion
We have a talent show and fun in the sun- field day.
A2: We get all K-6 students together and show a slide show with photos from the year.
A2: Not that I know of - but it's my first year out here. lol So I guess we'll see what happens! ;)
A2: A colleague and I do a 2 dudes with no clue party. The moms love helping us throw the party. https://t.co/iUqIDvrbgi
Good evening! Tracy PSU College of Ed.
Love the thought of a talent show!! (Did one in Mac and it was so cute!)
Whiffle ball tournament sounds amazing!!
Glad to be here tonight. I hope my former students remember learning is an opportunity that never ends in and out of classroom.
Excited to meet you here on Twitter and , Megan!
A2: end of the year awards for each grade and 8th grade promotion is always a big deal.
I'm here a little late...entering my daughter & I in a look alike contest on FB vote for us! https://t.co/eHxSlq2odV to chat now!
A2: Field Day, Awards Assembly, Kindergarten Graduation, Talent Show. Our 5th grade is watching a magic show by
Awe thanks! & I think u rock too! Hope u had a great wkend!
A2:Field day,designed by me!I enjoy it! This years theme is "Wild about Linn" Also-New tradition this year-Fun Run/walk for 3-5th
Well I hope it's in the sun! Strange spring this year!
A few years ago, the KDG at UV came over to BHS and Eng and art students created, read, and wrote with them. I miss tat.
A2 We have a reading fair (like a science fair but w/ books) and field day!
A2: field day, swim party, candy awards, talent show, & year book signing!
A2: We are going to try an all school whiffle ball tourney. The winning kid team plays adults. We are tie-dying shirts per team.
A2: RS Olympics, community service day, field trips, trip to the farm, whirlwind of activities from here on out
Teachers form tunnel; 8th grade leaves through it. Talent show. Teachers do skit or funny thing.
Ok We need to put together a talent show for the end of next year!!
A2: my former schools had field day, talent show, field trips, yearbook parties and an end of the year dance.
A2: Our PTO is getting bounce houses for the students to celebrate all of the Box Tops for Education they brought in!
A2: Ummm...finals? AP exams? So what are all the HS doing out there?
A2: so many traditions. My fav is the Senior/Faculty challenge! Faculty is on a 27 year winning streak!
Forgot about talent show...can't wait!
I love the idea of a community service day!
signs and banners. Parents and other Ss lining the halls clapping out the fifth graders on an awesome career at Ross!
Kickball tournament complete with brackets! It's the best "field day" EVER!!!
A2: Senior brunch and senior slideshow on their last day before graduation. Fun and bittersweet....
What's the challenge? https://t.co/sqY02rQBly
A2: so many traditions. My fav is the Senior/Faculty challenge! Faculty is on a 27 year winning streak!
-Talking traditions in school does a whiffle ball tourney-new 3TE tradition for next year?
A2: For staff members we usually had an end of the year celebration as well, a bbq at someone's house.
A2: before graduation the students walk through the tunnel of teachers, one last thank you/goodbye
A1:I hope my Ss remember their voice always matters.
A couple of years, the UV KDG came to BHS and worked with art and Eng kids. I miss that. It rose out of no $ for trips.
same here! Its great to celebrate a successful year!
A2: 8th grade does a community service day and 7th grade go on a field trip to Topeka. This all happens next Tuesday!
A2: My *personal* tradition is to make a huge video of all the photos/video I've collected from the year set to music
Love this! https://t.co/3DiJMP0XRS
A2: For staff members we usually had an end of the year celebration as well, a bbq at someone's house.
Our PAC (parent group) has a cook out with games and bounce houses for all families. So much fun! Great way to start the summer!
A2: they started their Freshman year with a welcome tunnel of teachers and leave the same way. Great way to bookend 4 years
A2: HS class competitions. Events begin at noon through 3
A2: Last year, the senior class of made breakfast for all the teachers. It was very cool!
A2 The 5th grade classes put on a talent show too. They emcee it. Their own production.
A2: We have an end of the year picnic for all students&eat outside while the principal grills burgers and have ice cream sundaes
I use to do this years ago I need to do it again!
. tug of war (3 rounds), quiz show, volleyball, relay races. Faculty is strong in body and in mind!
Thank you!! Checking that one out. I like.
A3: Spending time just hanging with my students, signing yearbooks, etc.
Writing letters to yourself is always fun
A3 a friend of mine's school did hungry hungry hippos w/ the teachers as the hippos would LOVE to do that!
Q3: I need some new ones to do next week!! Any great ideas?
A3: yearbook signing, sending home ALL papers, kickball
I'm just getting home and I know I missed a lot!
Q3: not as cool but I love the student evaluations they give me!
A3: all 2nd grade classes have all day picnic - fun, & don't you dare start arguing lol!
I have paired with a T and done a poetry slam the last few springs. This year our librarian got in on it.
A3: We do our around the world day, a zoo/ecosystem project, and this year we're trying out a student-led edcamp.
A3: I love doing the "candy" awards! This year Im going to do a 10 day count down w/ a fun activity each day sealed in a balloon!
A3: Ss writing to next years students giving them an idea of what to expect. This year I may have them blog about it.
A3: We do a red carpet runway with candy bar awards. We also usually sign beach balls or books for the Ss to take with them.
A3: 8th graders usually work the month of May on a final project. I love it b/c it involves authentic audiences and S choice
A3: we do an end of the year quiz on with questions about Ss and things that happened through the year.
A3- I always do wordles for each student. Have Ss use words to describe each classmate and use those in wordle. Ss love!
Q3: Minute 2 Win It Games, Classroom Awards, Pop a ballon that holds a surprise for each day if behavior is good
love this! Will have to start one up soon!
A3: We are trying a big project where we create a mini putt-putt golf course. Paired it with our field trip.
A3: I ended every year with a whole class novel study. Although this time was so much more than reading a book.
Katy-- I need to find out more about this! I love that idea!
Totally doing this! Such a fun way to reminisce. https://t.co/AbuxoCUV2g
A3: we do an end of the year quiz on with questions about Ss and things that happened through the year.
A3: I'm thinking of prepping some fun STEM challenges for the end of the year.
Can't wait to see it! https://t.co/A6duJKRRvo
A2: My *personal* tradition is to make a huge video of all the photos/video I've collected from the year set to music
A3: also Ss recommend their fave books and I type it up as a resource for them to use during the summer when looking for books.
A3: Love ending the year with a bowling unit. Very laid back, kids love it! District T's share equipment.
A3: I like to have Ss write notes to next class. I use https://t.co/Df1ohIhLIq . The letters come to my email in Aug.
Yes! I will send them to you! Although some of your kids did it when they were w/ me but still fun 4 sure!
I usually do an end of the year evaluation of me and my class. This helps my teaching for next year and give a advice to new Ss
A3 We study the TITANIC because it is Miss Hays' favorite topic, ever.
A3: We also did a fancy red carpet themed awards show in my classroom. Both serious academic and silly student created awards.
A3: Our music teacher has each grade level perform a dance at the end of the year award assembly. So much fun!
A3: I love to have record kids making a "things you need to know about mobile media" videos to show to my next class
A3: seniors do walk thru at middle school in caps and gowns. We cheer, hug and cry. Lets MS see future!
I cant remember exactly, been a few years, either Pinterest or TPT. DM me and I will share tomorrow from school comp.
A3: Preparing for exams with Kahoot games and having locker trophies for the winners!
I love to "just read" with my class! https://t.co/XlqHDeBnO1
A3: I ended every year with a whole class novel study. Although this time was so much more than reading a book.
My Ss research. The chemistry of _______ - whatever they want. They hate it, until they realize they love it. ;)
A3: For our retiring teachers, I make a video of all their years teaching and we play it at the assembly. Lots of tears.
We all go to the public library, and I usually make my kids create a list! https://t.co/TI3ZCqHN6T
A3: also Ss recommend their fave books and I type it up as a resource for them to use during the summer when looking for books.
This is a great idea! maybe you can help me figure out way to do this easily? https://t.co/zqnxJx04On
A3: Ss writing to next years students giving them an idea of what to expect. This year I may have them blog about it.
A3: we play games, usually don't get the chance during the year, and I'm super competitive!
I love that switching point.
Great reflective opportunity to do a couple times a year! https://t.co/u6lWrW4yWh
I usually do an end of the year evaluation of me and my class. This helps my teaching for next year and give a advice to new Ss
A3 20 yrs of stu highlights, memories, notes to me & their SIGNATURE for when they become famous 😂💙😊 https://t.co/TtEbOVWqlB
My students love when I tell them stories about my life so I take a morning or afternoon and I tell story after story.
had kids last year write "tips for being a 6th grader" on note cards & then passed them out to new kids the next year
A3: This year I'm going to have my students write summer bucket list. Anyone done this?
These papers mean so much to me.
Did a "speed" tourney when I taught 5th. My blood pressure couldn't handle it again! :) https://t.co/05VDgzdbmn
A3: we play games, usually don't get the chance during the year, and I'm super competitive!
Can you share? I'm always up for something fun!
A3: I make a huge poster & call it my "yearbook" & let all the kids sign & write notes. Then I take a photo & send to all of them
Q4: What reflective activities do you do at the end of the year? Teacher, Student, and Parent?? https://t.co/vzO04zZNPU
Me too! I usually get a few who e-mail me in summer with updated information. Then you KNOW you have them! ;)
HI! Running a little late tonight I hope my kids remember that I will always be an adult in their life they can count on.
I have convos with my Ss about what they want to accomplish during summer. https://t.co/AE9GihrgB6
A3: This year I'm going to have my students write summer bucket list. Anyone done this?
yeah no prob! R U wanting candy awards or 10 day count down? or both? :)
A4: look over their goals and see how they did; things they could do better or things accomplished that were not on their goals
A4) and are where I frequent the most! Although my chat game hasn't been strong lately!
A4: surveys for parents and students to complete.
A4: When I am making the year end movie for my students I really reflect on the year and how much they have grown throughout
I want an ed challenge w/my edfriends! What wd we put on that list?!
A4- We revisit our goals from beginning of year. Also have a survey for Ss and Ps to fill out that helps me reflect on my practice
Note cards! Brilliant! We did "letters to the person in this seat" last year. https://t.co/m1HmQEgdVA
had kids last year write "tips for being a 6th grader" on note cards & then passed them out to new kids the next year
A4: Ss do a survey of my class and teaching. I ask for 5 words to describe me at the end & use those to make a wordle for next yr.
A4: ask my Ss to make a list of 10 things they liked/ didn't like in 2nd grade
A4: I would like an end of the year questionnaire for parents. Does anyone have one they would share?
A4: I will blog/ reflect on my year over summer...I usually have a memory reflection activity for Ss...it changes every year.
Anything special you do as a teacher to reflect? I need to force myself to blog more, so refection is in writing somewhere!
A4: Excited to use this year to have Ss reflect on units.Ex: "I felt strong when we were doing obstacle courses."
A4: I try to take a holistic look at my Ss' growth (i.e., academics, social, and behavioral growth).
Hey ! Megan from Eudora joining for the 2nd half tonight. Also trying to tonight!
How is ? I'm trying to decide on ss portfolio platform for next year
A4: Also read a poem to them and a book, tell each what they meant to me. They evaluated me using MET (2x a year).
Seesaw is something I want to explore more this summer and definitely implement next year!
A4: I want to have kids go through their & look at how their writing has changed throughout the year
A4 I send out a parent survey, start making lists for things I want to try for the next yr
A3:1st Ss do a vote for one another "Best Laugh", etc. we have a breakfast on the last day & hand out certificates they all signed
A4: Asking what they liked best, kinds of activities should I add, change, getting their input in general.
I did this with my 3rd graders a couple years ago. They loved it!
A4: Playing with giving Ss and Parents survey from my classroom at EOY.
A4: End of the year slide show to reflect on all the memories. End of the year journal prompts about the year to get feedback.
A4 For Ss, we have a memory book they work on during the last week
A4: I also print off a "Family Tree" on cardstock and each kid puts their finger print on it as the leaves&sign
A4: we pull out time capsule, send 1st day & last Friday pics home with a personal letter to the student & 1 for parents
A4: my own reflection will be this summer, doing lots of PD & tweaking ideas for next year
I really try to do that through the year, which means I have a pretty big to-do list over the summer!
A4: to be honest this is something I need to do, Ss stay with me from 6-8 the could give some great insight
A3: I write a letter to my Ss. It includes a challenge to complete over summer to bring back in the fall. https://t.co/yKTVkVEe9V
great idea! We used kidblog a lot this year, so that will be fun to look through!
Saw a big one of these once. I wish I would have done this from year one! https://t.co/UWc4isA97v
A4: I also print off a "Family Tree" on cardstock and each kid puts their finger print on it as the leaves&sign
I love it! So many wonderful uses. Very kid friendly! Multiple ways for kids to share. Check it out!
I definitely think to blog or journal helps. I chose a not specifically ed blog so I don't feel the need to be "on"
A4: oh! also excited this year we used string to measure each other the 1st week! Cant wait to compare now!
Ss will create adobe voice of favorite memories from first grade. We share lots of pics on - easy access for kids!
ha! Key word - "trying" :)
A4: We make a video with a favorite project from each kiddo. They get to decide their best work to put in.
Both and I'll figure it out from there! Thx!
A4: excited to use to reflect on growth with Ss this year! I don't want to archive it! Will use it to comm. this summer
Love this to the moon & back. 🎉👏
I love this idea! Such a great way to connect with them at the beginning of next school year
A4: I have pictures of Ss from the first day. Can't wait to share with them. And hear them talk about how they've changed
We will reflect on what others have done for us this year and show thanks to those ppl - custodians, office staff, etc.
Yes! I cannot wait to START next year using it!
Awesome!! I hear lots positivity re .
I'm garbage at landing the year "right"...we're just starting (fun) projects. I should do a proper wrap up one of these years.
A4: Ss complete end of year books, write letters to upcoming Ss, review their goals from each tri, evaluate me a final time.
I just started last month and am so inspired. You will love it and so will your students!!
I need to remember to do this in like a photo booth or something at BTS night! They change so much! https://t.co/tnt1Oc1sEy
A4: I have pictures of Ss from the first day. Can't wait to share with them. And hear them talk about how they've changed
Since I've only had an EOY once as a teacher, would you be willing to share what you've done in the past? https://t.co/yeHUvuhIwm
A4: I will blog/ reflect on my year over summer...I usually have a memory reflection activity for Ss...it changes every year.
A4: Some years, Ss have written letters to the incoming 4th grade Ss for the next year giving advice and tips about 4th grade.
A5) PURGE! I always find myself collecting things I don't end up needing. I always enjoy a good purging day before "organizing."
A5: Yes, organization tips!!! I need some, I'm the worst...
A4: I read Ss evals, send home a survey, went through plan book to review daily reflections, and set summer goals for personal PD
A5: Since I'm moving rooms this summer, I'm going to try the "throw it in a box and sort it out later" method. : )
A5: I have a para, Queen of Organizing, and I delegate
We are using for PD...it is great fun!
A5 I heavily invested in rubbermaid totes and labelling them
i just started using it for my ELA classes novel studies. It's great! SO easy to use for ts and Ss!
A5: start saving boxes now!! I always try to organize desk stuff together, curric guides together, etc... LABEL everything!
A5: Crates!!! I put everything into crates & try to group it as best I can. Packs neatly & you can see what's in it.
That's usually my go to also. I am moving schools so this is the first year I won't try that!
A5: get a big trash can on wheels from the janitor and throw stuff away that you haven't used... Get rid of the clutter!
Awesome. Will def check it out! Thanks!
I also have ss create a rdg ladder where they order books they read in order of difficulty. What made text difficult? Easy?
A5: I get the giant Ziplock storage bags (meant for clothes) and keep all our classroom stuffed animals in there
A5: I rip EVERYTHING down. I like to start from the studs and build up again. It helps me start fresh & get new ideas
A5: Order required printing throughout the year and file immediately.
A5:horrible advice:Toss everything tossable and shove everything else into my office. Bless my custodial staff for putting up w/me.
A5: this is the patented guy teacher method! Have you been trained? https://t.co/1QemcwMXXo
A5: Since I'm moving rooms this summer, I'm going to try the "throw it in a box and sort it out later" method. : )
A5: Purge!!! Have someone help you if necessary.
Me too! My room has never looked the same two years in a row! https://t.co/cdrvO7BGcm
A5: I rip EVERYTHING down. I like to start from the studs and build up again. It helps me start fresh & get new ideas
A5: I try (need 2 try harder) 2 get rid of everything I havent used in 2 or more years! :) I also try 2 file by month
This is very cute! Great idea!
A5: folders, tubs, etc. a place for everything and everything in its place - put it away as soon as you can
Q5: The boxes from the book fair are wonderful. Save these&organize into categories.Keep games & materials inside&label outside
A5) I also like to go through my Google Drive organization. See if I don't need certain folders, need new ones, restructure, etc.
A5: Stuff everything in cabinets and deal with it in August :)
A4: Thankfully, we don't have to pack anything up. I do try to take most everything down so I can re create over the summer.
A5: Anyone who knows me knows I should NOT answer this question.
A5: Many of my resources are digital now with my building 1:1, matter of sorting material and updating non-digital resources.
I have been doing this every few months-- I also update my bookmarks!
this is exactly what ends up happening!! Every. Single. Time. LOL!
Speaking of organizing, I plan to reorganize my Pinterest this summer!
But you might be able to recycle some of it. I might be a bit of a hoarder!
A5: Labeling the tubs as I pack stuff. Also purging as I pack so I don't pack stuff I don't need!
I need to spend a week organizing my google drive this summer!
A5: go through the closet once a year, usually have a lot of "why do I still have this?" Stuff
I need to do this more often!! And CLEAN and ORGANIZE my email inbox!! Yikes Bikes!
It's always good to start fresh!
YES and clean out my downloads folder :(
A5: I got a new room this year and it cabinets were moved in about Nov. so I have stuff shoved everywhere. Need to organize badly
I know-- i always feel so much better when I have done it. Trying to do more often, doesn't always work!
You can do it!! One file at a time friend, one file at a time. 8 hours later, you will have made progress :)
Interesting to see how that works for you when you come back next year! LOL!
A5: I'm lucky that all my things are online but more importantly I don't think my rooms ever change https://t.co/UmivvOyks1
A5: Many of my resources are digital now with my building 1:1, matter of sorting material and updating non-digital resources.
How does everyone keep all papers organized? Files? Binders? So much crap!
How has it already been almost an hour!!
A5: my pile organizing system usually requires a large yellow trashcan in May
I constantly reinvent the wheel b/c I can't keep papers organized. Scan and store on computer! https://t.co/s821eAdGZu
How does everyone keep all papers organized? Files? Binders? So much crap!
Hi KS Teachers. Happy teacher appreciation week! Sorry I'm so late!!
What do you do with games you have made?
A6: Encourage students to attend the Summer Reading Program at our library.
YES! I have to do that too and put those ideas in motion!
I use files...but I cant say its the most organized system...I used 2 go by subject, now I switched 2 months
A6 I'm going to plan some days to be at the school library so I can check in with Ss
A6: Go outside and play. Make new friends at the swimming pool. Read a book or two. Our kids need to recharge also.
A6: plan to send out my address with a stamped envelope to Ss to encourage writing.
A6 our library is open almost all summer + school serves free bfast & lunch
A6- We make reading plans for the summer-- what books do they want to read!
I saw this on Pinterest and am doing the same. So excited!!
A6: I make sure they know about all the local reading programs and try and hand out lost and info for them.
A5: hashtag by Ss & i follow each other on Instagram and post during summer.
I am sending a calendar with summer activities to do. I will remind on all summer long!
A6: I will leave our Seesaw class open over the summer and encourage them to share new things they learn and do.
A6) I'm hosting our 3rd annual Wild West STEM Camp for a week in July!!
A6: after some much needed rest, have them read anything they can get their hands on, mags, comics, digital
A6: Keep the convo open with them on instagram or via email.
A6: Challenge them, as a history teacher, I ask my Ss to explore historical areas when they travel.
A6: tell Ss about all the learning I'll be doing over summer & invite them 2 do the same. While also playing/exploring outside :)
A6: has some awesome camps for children throughout the summer.
Agree, I picked up the cutest chevron pens for them too at Dollar Tree!
A6: Ss set goals for summer learning, I share my own summer PD plan. Summer challenges. I also ran summer book clubs.
I am hoping to access families via . I did read alouds during SB and might do that for summer too. https://t.co/lgz0yWwxxy
I need ideas for Q6 for my 6th graders since they go to middle school next year for sure!
A6: Also going to keep adding links to classroom over the summer, they can access from home whenever they want
A6: I post book recs on facebook, send notes to Ss encouraging them to read. Want to do more with Math facts!
A6: I plan to give them a card, stamp&pen to write me over the summer. They are encouraged to use Istation or Scholastic online
Goodnight & ! Im bowing out early(as usual these days) to watch my & catch some Zs-carrying 2 babies does that to ya!
A6: my incoming Gov students have a film assignment to complete. They have a list of documentaries to choose from to prepare
We send home a packet that includes math, writing, reading, etc. to prep kids for the next grade.
Are you still in Washington DC hanging out with the Pres?
Great chatting in - I got a couple excellent ideas from our session.
I would love to know more of you have a web site or info page! This is what I want to do for our K-8 programs
A6: I keep in contact with my kids by writing postcards. It keeps them motivated to share what they are reading!
Sending home whats left in their reading/math books and encouraging them to play school is always fun too!
A6: Several different summer school, boys & girls club & camp activities in the district. Also have full-day, universal preschool.
A6: I have a community service project in the summer that I ask Ss to join in on. Keeps them going for a little longer
Thanks for the great as usual!
Found it on Pinterest. Here is to hoping it works out great!
would love to figure out a way to incorporate a comm service project in 1st gr! On my 2do list 4 next yr!
