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happycampergirl - Moderator May 15 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Come out, come out, wherever you are! Say hi, where you are, & what math ideas your class worked on today! #kinderchat

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Christine in sunny Alberta and I worked on data entry today - that's super Mathy! #kinderchat

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katnish16 May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi #kinderchat! Kathryn checking in from the Los Angeles area. We continued working on shapes- today was the triangle

KinderChat123 May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Tonight we are talking about meaningful math experiences in early education, based on this article: https://t.co/dHz5GdICqz #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Tonight's chat inspired by @KeeneeLou w/huge thanks for finding articles & suggesting questions! #kinderchat

Whoisasking May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Gen, In BC We did some serious problem solving. Tried to find out why splitting up into girls vs boys teams wouldn't be fair. #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Are you there? It's early math tonight in #kinderchat

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MauiMickey May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hi #kinderchat ! Michelle from BC, Canada...we worked on different ways to make numbers up to 10 today.

happycampergirl - Moderator May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q1: The article describes importance of "math rich" classroom - is this true of your classroom? Why/why not? #kinderchat

massignmenthelp May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#coascd #eduality #EdVoice #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX

dubioseducator May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Faige from Los Angeles. Subbing in 4s. Heavy into block building; making plans and balancing blocks #kinderchat

MauiMickey May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 I like to think my classroom is math rich...we try to incorporate Math into as many activities as we can. #kinderchat

Whoisasking May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 I think it is. Math play is a big part of everyday. Lots of things to count, sort, create and categorize. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: So many things are "mathematical" in our world. Try to think like a mathematician when we sort, classify, dance, play #kinderchat

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MauiMickey May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Love that! I had a number of similar structures in my class today. #kinderchat

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AssignmentHelpN May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#coascd #eduality #EdVoice #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat The Ultimate 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB

dubioseducator May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1 Math all around in my kinder class! #kinderchat

katnish16 May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I think my classroom is math rich. Music starts our day, pattern blocks and geoboards are always accessible during free time #kinderchat

Uustinaa May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Yes I am thank you for the check-in! I'm sorry I'm late #kinderchat

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St006C May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#kinderchat Sorry I am late!

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Symmetry! #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q2: "Young children need to see themselves as capable mathematicians." What does this LOOK LIKE in a classroom? #kinderchat

dubioseducator May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT

And most of the time self initiated discovery leads to great lessons. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Symmetry! #kinderchat
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KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Here's Q1 The article describes importance of "math rich" classroom - is this true of your classroom? Why/why not? #kinderchat

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St006C May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2) A classroom where Ss r allowed to freeform w/ manipulatives. Not expected 2 use in 1 way #kinderchat

St006C May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A!) Yes, my classroom has predictable schedule, visuals of numbers, manips 2 use w/o direction #kinderchat

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT

We have butterfly larvae and are exploring changes and cycles. Pattern blocks are a natural fit #kinderchat

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MauiMickey May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2 Capable mathematicians know what tools to use to solve a problem. Students have access to unified cubes, pattern blocks, etc. #kinderchat

St006C May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A1b) Also, there is lots of music. My Ss LOVE 2 sing! We gonoodle everyday. Sing nursery rhymes. #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Oops! I finished taking a nap at 8:00 and forgot about #KinderChat. Bleh. Recovering from a long weekend!

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I love this! Let's use the tools of the discipline #kinderchat

MauiMickey May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2 Capable mathematicians know what tools to use to solve a problem. Students have access to unified cubes, pattern blocks, etc. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Glad you're here! We're talking about math tonight #kinderchat

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Uustinaa May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Kinders are composers! They are also playing with patterns #earlymath #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

So much math in music! #kinderchat

Uustinaa May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Kinders are composers! They are also playing with patterns #earlymath #Kinderchat

St006C May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I like to refer to the manipulatives as tools from the beginning. It gets Ss into mindset of using things to solve probs/learn #kinderchat

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KC_SEASportsFan May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Nice!! #KinderChat

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CarrieMarshall1 May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT

So sorry to miss #kinderchat again! Next week!

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Okay, running girl! See you then! #kinderchat

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katnish16 May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Yes, "tools". That's what I call it when I bring in food items for math. "Right now they're tools so you can't eat them!" :) #kinderchat

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dubioseducator May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Love it! #kinderchat I'm subbing in Science tomorrow. They have silkworm &cocoons forming Wish me luck. Teaching 2nd 4th and 3rd grades

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MauiMickey May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Miss you, #kindertwin ! #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT

it's this masters course too! It's killing me! #notimetothinkofanythingelse #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT

miss you too!!! #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT

You can do it!! #kinderbooster #kinderchat

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dubioseducator May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT

All the best! #Kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q3: What does numeracy mean to you? Is it different/same as math? #kinderchat

dubioseducator May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 Numeracy part of the math picture. #Kinderchat

St006C May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3) What Ss must understand 2 learn higher order thinking...#kinderchat

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3: Numeracy means you are able to use numbers and mathematical approaches with confidence in everyday life #kinderchat

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katnish16 May 15 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Numeracy= working with numbers. Definitely part of math. #Kinderchat

St006C May 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT

this reminds me of when I point out to my Ss when they are using math and don't realize it. #Kinderchat

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St006C May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Has anyone used Splat, as made by @SteveWyborney ??? Taught my Ss 2day. Most got it! Missing addend. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT

It's important for Ss to see the connections to their life so they see value and meaning and don't fear "math" #kinderchat

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St006C May 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I've also been reading articles about why Ts should never say "I'm bad at math." Interesting timing and trends #kinderchat

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St006C May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Must be a small group for #kinderchat tonight!

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT

And get your parents to get off that "I can't do math" train too! #kinderchat

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dubioseducator May 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#kinderchat Numeracy. #tools" to understand

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Here's Q4 #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator May 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q4: How is your numeracy instruction similar to/different from literacy instruction? #kiinderchat

dubioseducator May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Been reading some as well #kinderchat Heard that a lot over the years

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katnish16 May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I struggled with math as a kid. I think it made me a better math teacher. Can explain things many ways #kinderchat

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Uustinaa May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A3: Numeracy is a stand of math. Kinders play with objects, pictures, symbols, words to represent number and quantity #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Me too. My goal: No one leaves without understanding why and how! #kinderchat

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MauiMickey May 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4 I always tell my students that we "read" numbers just like we read words. They have to make sense. #kinderchat

Uustinaa May 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4: In Ontario, the Kindergarten curriculum has Math and Literacy behaviours connected together in one frame #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4: In both literacy and numeracy, keep things in meaningful, connected contexts #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan May 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I will say...and this probably doesn't have to do with this but... The best thing I learned in K involving math was touch points #KinderChat

St006C May 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4) similar-I teach them strategy-I do, we do, they do. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I need some more deets about this please! #kinderchat

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KC_SEASportsFan May 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Still use it today and I've used it throughout school. Probably one of the most important things I've ever learned in school. #KinderChat

KC_SEASportsFan May 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I will say...and this probably doesn't have to do with this but... The best thing I learned in K involving math was touch points #KinderChat

dubioseducator May 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 We "talk" numbers! Loved Math Talk activities w/kinders. When they said "some" 2indicate amount we then quantified how many #kinderchat

St006C May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT

fascinating! In USA they always want us to cr8 cross curricular activities. Math/lit go well #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Talking about the various ways you solved a problem is really important #kinderchat

dubioseducator May 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 We "talk" numbers! Loved Math Talk activities w/kinders. When they said "some" 2indicate amount we then quantified how many #kinderchat

St006C May 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT

As a Ss I could explain it to others but not do it. #kinderchat

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MsDeLuca May 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Writing our own subtraction story has become popular this week! 😊 #Kinderchat #mathcentre

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT

I just learned procedural tricks and had no understanding about what or why #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator May 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q5: How do we talk to admins/colleagues/parents about worksheets and the Mad Minute Mentality? #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan May 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT

So like this. After awhile you just learn to touch the points when doing simple / somewhat difficult math. #KinderChat

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katnish16 May 15 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Same! Once I knew the process I could just apply it. But no deeper understanding #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5: Respectfully talk about the difference between procedures and concepts; fluency is important; understanding is crucial #kinderchat

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St006C May 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A4b) I use If You Were a Plus Sign" & "If You were a Minus sign" in Math-literature we cr8 our own story probs in class book #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Okay. I've seen this before #kinderchat

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St006C May 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5) Talk about how rote memorization & algorithms are one way to do math out of many strategies #kinderchat

katnish16 May 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT

I *just* got those books from my aunt (T retiring in 2 wks!). Excited to use them! #Kinderchat

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KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT

And, may I add, these are not helpful if you don't understand when and how to use them #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Time to wrap up, folks. Tks again to @KeeneeLou for sharing ideas & readings to facilitate tonight's topic! #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan May 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT

It changed the way I looked at math pretty much! #KinderChat

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Uustinaa May 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5: There are more authentic ways for learning. Here is a Math story from a Primary student that could be adapted for Kinder #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I can see where it may be a strategy for some kids. But, I'm so distractible, I may not have used it well! #kinderchat

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dubioseducator May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5 Many kinders struggle w/writing numerals worksheets another point of frustration Not answer 2parents but to Admin/colleagues #kinderchat

KPlacatka May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Will steal some ideas from here #ecmp355 check out number 24 what do you all think? #kinderchat #techintheclassroom https://t.co/qjRC51XtiG

katnish16 May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Having done #kinderchat the last few weeks has been awesome. Being the only K teacher in my school gets lonely! Hooray online community!

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KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thanks for indulging my suggested topic! We need to be foundation builders in our numeracy work #kinderchat

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St006C May 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT

THis blog has ideas & resources https://t.co/Br30oqTn1c #Kinderchat

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KeeneeLou May 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT

I am the only K teacher in my building too! #kinderchat

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burnedinteacher May 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thinking or letting go of teaching? Read This: https://t.co/ST4v9XVTar #teaching #education #Kinderchat #Firstgrade #teachers #burnedout

dubioseducator May 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Need to talk Math! Thanks for the conversation #kinderchat

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Phillip_Cowell May 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Anyone have a suggestion to protect iPads in this kind of scenario? #ipaded #kinderchat #1stchat #arted #ipadart #edtech

KC_SEASportsFan May 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT

I hope I'm not put in this situation 😅😅😅😅😅 #NoPressure #KinderChat

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