The Breakfast Club – #BFC530 – is a 15 minute, 1 question Twitter chat every weekday. We chat in 4 timezones Mon-Fri – 5:30am Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Times. The mission of BFC is to empower participants to make a difference in education by engaging in consistent reflective practice in a supportive community that inspires and challenges one another.
Ive been trying to get myself back on track. I fear that I became little lazy/ unmotivated recently. Im scheduling gym time and after school work time for my own projects. #bfc530
Morning #bfc530 Well I do a unit on Awesome Americans in February. I choose 20 or so and have kids pick names out of a hat. This year after seeing one of our chats I will choose Awesome American Advocates;)
Well I was, actually! Attended #educon in Philly and spent a fast 1.5 days in NYC. Now I am home w/ a brain that won't be quiet & a weird sleep schedule. So here I am! :) #BFC530
Gday Kathyasaurus. I had the Year 7s. As the babies of the school they got the school to themselves on the first day.
Tomorrow my homeroom (Year 8s) have their first day. #bfc530
Being mindful of Ts learning curve. With Ed Tech, I want to encourage peope to push further, but I have to remember that different people are ready at different times. #bfc530
The honest answer is that I have been all of the things. Life is never just good or just bad, but I definitely am ready for some blue skies. ;) About to embark on a wild new chapter... How are YOU?? #BFC530
Awareness, being present and giving each moment the attention it deserves! Striving to be present, giving my time and focus to others and their needs :) #bfc530
Personally, I would like to keep reading a lot and exercise as much as possible. My husband’s hours change for February so I want to take advantage of that. #bfc530
Focusing on striving for excellence in everything I do - modeling positivity. I'll do it by collaboration and sharing with my wonderful peers and students. #bfc530
Ive been trying to get myself back on track. I fear that I became little lazy/ unmotivated recently. Im scheduling gym time and after school work time for my own projects. #bfc530
Sounds a little self serving, but...me. We're only 31 days into the year and I have let some things slip. I'm making myself and my family a priority this coming month. Plus I had have a half that needs training for. #bfc530
Traveling like that always screws my sleep schedule up too.
I can totally relate about not being able to quiet your mind. Mine won't shut off lately. Been up since 4...
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As a human, I'm attempting to run with perseverance the race of life marked out for me, fixing my eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. #bfc530
Hmmm. Focusing on as a human?? As compared to what? 😂. My focus this month is still moving from engagement to empowerment in the c’room. Also making sure that I focus on time with my horse, not working every single evening #bfc530
Sounds a little self serving, but...me. We're only 31 days into the year and I have let some things slip. I'm making myself and my family a priority this coming month. Plus I have a half coming up that needs training for. #bfc530
Focusing on as a human: finding a way to get my house on the market so life for me and the kiddos is less chaotic and more safe and healthy. How will I do this by myself ? Not sure, but that's February's focus #bfc530
You just made me laugh out loud Melissa!
I am so sorry you are fighting that nasty cough! I struggled with it for 3+ weeks - worst at night.
Be well!!!
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A focus on LOVE, respect and kindness during February...and beyond. Plus, Christians begin our spiritual journey into Lent on Ash Wednesday...Feb. 14...Valentine’s Day! #bfc530
My students are working on how to cite sources and create a research paper in February. I'm also going to an edcamp at an art museum in February and have actually convinced my husband (also a teacher) to attend. #bfc530
As a teacher human I am focusing on connecting my kids with the wider world. We are connecting w/classes around the world & learning about the #SDGs. As a me human I am going to focus on self care (b/c testing season) and work on writing. #bfc530
Good morning! My focus continues to be reading for pleasure, as I begin each class with 10 minutes of independent book reading. Love when they ask for more time! Oh, and BOOK FAIR this week! woohoo! #bfc530#letthemreadwhattheylove
No more. It's only half year class. In addition to morning time, I get buckets of time that used to be for planning, reflecting, and grading that class. #bfc530
As a teacher, I want to remember that I have the smallest class I have ever had, nice kids and an amazing teaching assistant. this will never happen again, so I need to enjoy every second and not let the little things bother me. #bfc530
Good morning! My focus continues to be reading for pleasure, as I begin each class with 10 minutes of independent book reading. Love when they ask for more time! Oh, and BOOK FAIR this week! woohoo! #bfc530#letthemreadwhattheylove
No more. It's only half year class. In addition to morning time, I get buckets of time that used to be for planning, reflecting, and grading that class. #bfc530
My focus for me personally is to get back in shape. I have to have friends convince my daughters I was once an athlete. It's becoming a harder sell each year LOL #bfc530
I feel that way abt school year, so spend 2nd semester deliberately making time to enjoy time w Ss, trying to be mindful of each unique day 2/2 #bfc530
Great question #bfc530! I think mine is INTENTIONALITY. It is too easy to fall into a rut. I will get back to strictly planning my time. Reflection and an inventory of what's truly important. Say yes by saying no. Then act...
As a mom, I want to remember that I don’t know what the future holds for my daughters as far as where they will eventually land. So I need to cherish each moment as they begin their adult life and are near. #bfc530
Sound helps me. Have you ever tried using noisli? You can custom make your own soothing sounds. I have a mix of gentle leaf rustling, waves lapping the shore & birds singing right now. It's my AM happy place!
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My focus for me personally is to get back in shape. I have to have friends convince my daughters I was once an athlete. It's becoming a harder sell each year LOL #bfc530
I did not miss a day. My husbands thinks I may have had the flu as people are getting diagnosed with the flu without a temp, or with a slight one. Exhaustion is the worst. #bfc530
Love the smell of coffee & now I think of @mrfieldmanchs when coffee is being discussed. But I've never drank a cup in my life;)
And I'm pretty old...
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PS Love a guy w/ a ponytail:)
#BFC530 I joined the @RunTheYear challenge with a group of friends. My goal is to hit 200 miles of movement each month. Almost there for January and will need to work hard in February with only 28 days!
Sound helps me. Have you ever tried using noisli? You can custom make your own soothing sounds. I have a mix of gentle leaf rustling, waves lapping the shore & birds singing right now. It's my AM happy place!
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LOL. Well..things have been intense for an awfully long time, but settling more and more each day I think. Just resigned from Public Ed in Nov and am ready to jump into a wild new adventure and see what happens. :) #BFC530#crypticmuch ;)
I am trying! #bfc530. I don’t always succeed, but I am trying..so easy to get caught in the negative, right? Trying hard to be postive about the wonderful year!
Oh Jerry, what would I do without you?? Do you have a "Cohesive Thoughts at 3:30am" page for me, too?? I fear that is the root cause of my dismay. ;) #BFC530
Also to promote reading for pleasure, I have my current book read on my email signature after my name. You need to do this, Brian!
Susan Kotch
Currently reading "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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I think that's a real and present struggle for teachers that others just dont'/can't understand.
But remember Melissa - sometimes by not taking that time we often end up sicker for longer.
Take care of yourself!
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80 minute periods help - plenty of time to fit it in. But then, there should always be time to fit in a little reading. Today is "Whatcha Reading Wednesday" - we sit in a circle and talk about the books we are reading. #kidsloveit#6thgradeisreadinginmyroom#bfc530
In my APGov class in Feb. we're looking at the effectiveness of polling and public opinion. This gives me a shameless opportunity to invite you to take my Ss "Presidential Job Approval Poll" they created: https://t.co/CqW6e8hK06#bfc530
Have to run folks. It's always so great to connect with this group in the AM. Thanks for helping start my day off with positivity.
Love you guys!!
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Remember...... taking time off means resting-not perseverating on everything you think you should be doing/wondering if you're kids are behaving/working.
Read a book/drink tea/binge on Netflix/Sleep!
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Had to add this after my comment about focusing. I opened up my book to read my quote of the day..."You can do anything, but not everything." Perfect! #bfc530
In my APGov class in Feb. we're looking at the effectiveness of polling and public opinion. This gives me a shameless opportunity to invite you to take my Ss "Presidential Job Approval Poll" they created: https://t.co/CqW6e8hK06#bfc530
Wouldn't it be great if we could all meet up this summer? I'll be heading up to Toronto to see my kids and would be happy to make a stop somewhere if we could plan a get together #bfc539
Reminds me of the 1st year of #BFC530 when there was talk of a tour bus/RV we would share to visit friends and conferences. Hmm.. *researches cost of RV and converted school bus... ;)
G'morning Awesome Edu-Crew! "You're starting your own school & setting a vision for awesome... How will you share this vision quickly & clearly (with kids & adults)?" #BFC530
Each year my 7th graders are fascinated by the Designated Survivor of the SOTU. One class asked me yesterday who I thought it would be & I called "Sec of Agriculture". Look who got it right. Time to buy a lottery ticket LOL #sschat#bfc530
#bfc530 BALANCE is my goal- professional life, family life, and personal time. I need to focus on all aspects of my life since they tend to be connected so they can all be positive.
I need to get back to waking up at 5:30 and participating on my favorite chats. I started school and my nights are consumed with reading and writing papers. #bfc530
Morning, #bfc530 & @tyrnad! February wants to make it hard for me to focus, w/deluge of professional doings. Unifying thread=change, which I'd like to navigate at my graceful/purposeful/nimble/human best 1 increment, step, day at a time.
