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brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:31 PM EST

Thank you for having me! I'm Brooke Brown & I teach GT for K-2 in OK. I love to make math as hands-on as possible for my kids. #ECEchat

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:31 PM EST

Greetings #ECEchat tribe! Jessica-Principal of a Kindergarten Center in Austin, MN.

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:31 PM EST

Hi #ECEchat friends! I'm so excited about tonight’s chat about #Math in #STEAM for #EarlyEd hosed by @brookebrowntpt

In reply to @brookebrowntpt

procm2 Feb 21 @ 9:31 PM EST

#ecechat

Evergreenschild Mar 21 @ 5:06 AM EDT

I was asked to post this again and realised as I did so just how poignant it is, given the recent ridiculous changes https://t.co/3Pb0O331Jq

procm2 Feb 21 @ 9:31 PM EST

#ecechat

VinceGowmon Feb 21 @ 2:39 PM EST

It is much harder for a teacher to create room for students to express their knowing if the teacher's identity is wrapped in needing to know

techwnancy - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:32 PM EST

Remember to include the hashtag #ECEchat so everyone can follow along.

ECEchat - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:32 PM EST

#ECEchat is in a Q/A format with Q1, Q2, etc. Mark responses w/ A1, A2, A3,...etc

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:32 PM EST

Awesome! Use the hashtag #ecechat in your tweets and join us! 😊

In reply to @jennyscrayons

procm2 Feb 21 @ 9:32 PM EST

#ecechat u can use everything to teach math

In reply to @VealHeidi, @brookebrowntpt

TeachDB17 Feb 21 @ 9:32 PM EST

So excited for tonight's chat! I have fallen back in love w/ math over the last 2 years! Looking forward to learning with you all. #ecechat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:32 PM EST

for me my favorite class math classes are differential equations, calculus 1 and applying math to engineering. #ecechat

In reply to @brookebrowntpt

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:33 PM EST

Tonight's #ECEchat is Math and the Early Years.

BlossJulie Feb 21 @ 9:33 PM EST

Julie Bloss, Principal from rural Oklahoma joining in tonight after an awesome day of PD. #ECEchat 😊

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 21 @ 9:33 PM EST

Brett, Lamar, Mo., aspiring K teacher. Evening!! #ECEChat

AmyLearn Feb 21 @ 9:33 PM EST

Amy Learn, K teacher, Austin, MN I like math centers. Creating with manipulatives #ECEchat

ashley_denisen Feb 21 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hi #ecechat friends! I'm Ashley Denisen and I am a Kindergarten teacher at #WoodsonK in Austin, MN.

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:33 PM EST

@brookebrowntpt I love this topic. Where to start. For the littles I love blocks, legos and number sorting. Real life applications. #ECEchat

In reply to @brookebrowntpt

procm2 Feb 21 @ 9:33 PM EST

I like that u can use anything to teach math like sticks. #ecechat #recessmatters

In reply to @brookebrowntpt

NotTheNoodles Feb 21 @ 9:34 PM EST

Hi #ECEchat! I teach preschool special ed in Louisville, KY. I love to see math "click" with my students.

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:34 PM EST

Welcome Danielle! I know you will have greatness to share on #ECEchat tonight.

In reply to @TeachDB17

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:34 PM EST

Excited to have you moderating #ECEChat tonight!

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:31 PM EST

Thank you for having me! I'm Brooke Brown & I teach GT for K-2 in OK. I love to make math as hands-on as possible for my kids. #ECEchat

ECEchat - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

Q1 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

I just came from another teacher chat that involved math! Lol #ECEChat

DowellDeloris Feb 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

Deloris here from NTx ready to learn! #ecechat

TeachDB17 Feb 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

Oh yes! I was so excited I forgot to introduce myself. Danielle K Teacher in AZ. I love hearing Ss talk about math! #ecechat

procm2 Feb 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

nice K is the best #ecechat

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

Kmegan_gapinski Feb 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

Megan Gapinski, K teacher in IA, love trying to connect across content areas #ECEchat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

I'm Jenny and I teach preschool. My daughter is in kinder. I love incorporating math into daily activities. #ECEchat meals, play, games

procm2 Feb 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

magma tiles!!! #ecechat

In reply to @jennyscrayons, @brookebrowntpt

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

Just the right age group for me!! Well anything between K-3 that is #ECEChat

procm2 Feb 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

nice K is the best #ecechat
In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q1: How can math concepts be supported and developed using a STEAM multidisciplinary approach? #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:36 PM EST

Welcome to #ECEchat Julie. How’s your week been?

In reply to @BlossJulie

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:36 PM EST

haha me too. #ECEchat

In reply to @TeachDB17

MrsStills Feb 21 @ 9:36 PM EST

#ECEchat Chelsea from South Dakota enjoying the 60° weather before the winter storm starting on Thursday

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: STEAM helps math come to life through high engagement & hands-on learning. Measurement & recording data are natural extensions #ECEchat

procm2 Feb 21 @ 9:37 PM EST

oh man don't count out preK it just as amazing as K. #ecechat

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

techwnancy - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: Math STEAM challenges provide students engaging math application opportunities. #ECEchat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:37 PM EST

I feel like teaching mah is so easy for littles. They want to know so much. #ECEchat

procm2 Feb 21 @ 9:37 PM EST

the kids willl blow your mind #ecechat

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

procm2 Feb 21 @ 9:37 PM EST

did you pre answer the questions you tweet fast! #ecechat

In reply to @brookebrowntpt

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1 #STEAM designed learning give S’s hands-on experiences for their foundational number sense development #ECEChat

katyphinney Feb 21 @ 9:38 PM EST

Katy Phinney RISD PK grant coordinator ... here and ready to chat! #ecechat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:38 PM EST

this is so important. I had math teachers in college that didn't know basic physic concepts. #ECEchat

In reply to @brookebrowntpt

TeachDB17 Feb 21 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1. I found that math engages Ss in STEAM as they explore, test & try things again! Ss enjoy measuring a lot in STEAM activities. #ecechat

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1. STEAM gives Ss an opportunity to use their senses to enhance their understanding of math concepts. #ECEChat

procm2 Feb 21 @ 9:39 PM EST

#ecechat :)

StressFreeKids Feb 20 @ 3:40 AM EST

A versatile curriculum for #teachers, #therapists and parents https://t.co/Au3nAj7n4C #parenting

NotTheNoodles Feb 21 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1. Use what your Ss love - Let them create their own problems/solutions #ecechat

procm2 Feb 21 @ 9:39 PM EST

#ecechat :

LittlForestFolk Feb 20 @ 12:55 PM EST

Building things is a great way for the children to explore our environment to gather the materials they need https://t.co/pr4263XANC #nature

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:39 PM EST

Hi Brett! Welcome to #ECEchat tonight about Math in #STEAM

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1. I think for children to stay engaged with math they need to know why it's important. STEAM does this. #ECEchat

procm2 Feb 21 @ 9:39 PM EST

yes screw worksheets like the old days #ecechat

In reply to @Kmegan_gapinski

jazzmeister2013 Feb 21 @ 9:40 PM EST

Hello all! Greg- K, MD. Checking in tonight. Finishing choir rehearsal but ready to engage soon. #ecechat

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:40 PM EST

Yes! They love competing to get taller and farther measurements too! 😊 #ecechat

In reply to @TeachDB17

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DalilaMccrum Feb 21 @ 9:40 PM EST

Small groups of firsties working together to balance equations with connecting cubes @PRESAllStar @gcschools #edchat #ecechat #1sted

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:40 PM EST

Bring it on! Let's look at dates for soon! #ecechat

In reply to @BlossJulie

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:41 PM EST

Hi Marguerite. Welcome to #ECEchat ; )

In reply to @NotTheNoodles

ashley_denisen Feb 21 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1: Math has the power to be the great equalizer for Ss: hands on learning and authentic experiences #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:41 PM EST

Welcome to #ECEchat Ashley.

In reply to @ashley_denisen

sar122708 Feb 21 @ 9:41 PM EST

Hi this is Shirley from Waco, TX Brook Ave I teach Kinder #ECEchat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1. As an engineer a large % of my job was designing parts on CAD systems. Kids need to know how to draw what they see around them.#ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:42 PM EST

You are mathing it up tonight! #ECEchat

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

AmyLearn Feb 21 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1 Ss get motivated and engaged in a steam math project/challenge versus paper pencil #ECEchat

aharveymitchell Feb 21 @ 9:42 PM EST

Andrea Mitchell PK/PPCD Consultant a region education service center in Texas #ecechat

katyphinney Feb 21 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1 A #STEAM focus gives Ss an opportunity to dive fearlessly into everything in a fun, engaging and real way! #ecechat

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 21 @ 9:43 PM EST

I am!! Haha! #ECEChat

In reply to @VealHeidi

BlossJulie Feb 21 @ 9:43 PM EST

STEAM activities can give math concepts tangibility- our young learners need this before abstract learning can occur. #ECEchat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:43 PM EST

A1. as an engineer the first thing we did when analyzing a problem was to draw it. It helped us figure out and analyze the problem #ECEchat

techwnancy - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:43 PM EST

Welcome back to #ECEchat

In reply to @aharveymitchell

ECEchat - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q2 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

ashley_denisen Feb 21 @ 9:44 PM EST

Yes! I love seeing my ELs shine #ecechat

In reply to @NotTheNoodles

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:44 PM EST

Yes, They are curious about how much, how big, how long, etc about everything. #ECEchat

In reply to @jennyscrayons

TeachDB17 Feb 21 @ 9:44 PM EST

So true! They love the completion & they are engaging in using math & mathematical vocabulary! IT is amazing to hear! #ecechat

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:40 PM EST

Yes! They love competing to get taller and farther measurements too! 😊 #ecechat
In reply to @TeachDB17

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:44 PM EST

Totally agree! #ECEchat

In reply to @BlossJulie

Kmegan_gapinski Feb 21 @ 9:44 PM EST

Ss highly engaged & involves problem-solving & often collaborative work; Ss begin to understand real world & practical apps 4 math #ECEchat

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:45 PM EST

Q2: How are you currently using math challenges to support the development of mathematics? #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:45 PM EST

It’s been a great day! Meeting you F2F today & now #ECEchat tonight! ; )

In reply to @katyphinney

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 21 @ 9:45 PM EST

#ECEChat is talking about math right now! #Gafe4littles

In reply to @WymansWonders, @PintoBeanz11

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2 S’s work together to building bridges w/ a variety of materials then stack objects on top to see how many their bridge can hold. #ecechat

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:46 PM EST

A3: Regular use of STEM Bins to analyze properties of 2D & 3D shapes, class challenges with collection/analysis of testing data #ECEchat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:46 PM EST

I love the visuals. This concept is SOOOO important. I used it in all my upper level classes.#ECEchat

In reply to @DalilaMccrum, @PRESAllStar, @gcschools

MrsStills Feb 21 @ 9:46 PM EST

#ECEchat #stem gives Ss the opportunity for hands on & to be able to grasp the math concept in different ways that meet their learning style

techwnancy - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:47 PM EST

RT Q2: How are you currently using math challenges to support the development of mathematics? #ECEchat

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:47 PM EST

I spy a Bee Bot too! 👏🏻👏🏻 #ecechat

In reply to @VealHeidi

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2. I have seen teachers intentionally embed challenges in play centers to generalize skills from classroom to other areas. #ECEChat

ashley_denisen Feb 21 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2: My Ss have the option to visit math tubs when they have completed their work; they love my "challenge patterns" #ecechat

katyphinney Feb 21 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2 Actively participating in high quality conversations... asking open ended questions.. I wonder... #ecechat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:49 PM EST

today we did some shape puzzles and also counted dr suess items on flash cards with the numbers on the other side. #ecechat

In reply to @techwnancy

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 21 @ 9:49 PM EST

Curious to know what "math tubes" are!? #ECEChat

ashley_denisen Feb 21 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2: My Ss have the option to visit math tubs when they have completed their work; they love my "challenge patterns" #ecechat

NotTheNoodles Feb 21 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2. Filling different containers with rainbow macaroni! #ecechat

TeachDB17 Feb 21 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2. Ss complete math challenges as morning work, that include aspects of STEAM. #ecechat Ss also enjoy choice in math tubs.

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:50 PM EST

Awesome strategy! Also allows them to discover how materials work & fit together before teaching a class challenge. #ecechat

In reply to @JessicaCabeen

techwnancy - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:51 PM EST

Awesome, that is an important part of the engineering design process. It helps Ss problem solve from the start. #ECEchat

In reply to @jennyscrayons

techwnancy - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:52 PM EST

Welcome back to #ECEchat

In reply to @jazzmeister2013

NotTheNoodles Feb 21 @ 9:52 PM EST

A2. Using blocks to find area - which shape is bigger? #ecechat

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 21 @ 9:52 PM EST

Ahh nice!! Thanks! #ECEChat

In reply to @ashley_denisen

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:52 PM EST

This #STEAM challenge was a #makerspace STEAM mashup incorporating story re-telling, math, coding, & engineering. #ecechat

In reply to @brookebrowntpt

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:53 PM EST

I'd love to see your challenge patterns! Always looking for hands-on math enrichment #ecechat

In reply to @ashley_denisen

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:54 PM EST

Q3: How do students benefit from collaborative mathematical problem solving? #ECEchat

MrsStills Feb 21 @ 9:54 PM EST

#ECEchat a2 building a sturdy bridge, creating 2d and 3d shapes, puzzles

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3: Kids are naturally motivated to collaborate to make something taller/faster/stronger. They learn they are better together. #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3 Student’s benefit by hearing each other’s reasoning & sharing their own ideas & strategies for solving math problems. #ECEchat

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 9:55 PM EST

So awesome to see littles practicing area! 👏🏻🙌🏼 #ECEchat

In reply to @NotTheNoodles

Kmegan_gapinski Feb 21 @ 9:55 PM EST

A2 provocations/challenges related to inquiry/project topics; math not limited to "math block" only 😀 #ECEchat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:55 PM EST

A2. Here's what we did. Geometry is so important. (I don't know off hand whose resource this was.) their little minds came alive. #ecechat

MarissaEby Feb 21 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3 the connections they make and the joy they have in completing a task #ecechat

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 21 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3: I think it develops communication skills and problem solving #ECEChat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:56 PM EST

A2. Here's what we did. Geometry is so important. (I don't know off hand whose resource this was.) their little minds came alive. #ecechat

BlossJulie Feb 21 @ 9:56 PM EST

A2- I love seeing learners challenged to find examples in the environment- ex- search for a triangle in classroom. Easy and engages #ECEchat

TeachDB17 Feb 21 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3. Ss learn from each other as they problem solve and share information. #ecechat Ss model for one another!

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:57 PM EST

A3. Just like the adults-when we learn together we ALL get better. #ECEChat

ashley_denisen Feb 21 @ 9:57 PM EST

I give them a pattern each day they have to create on their own; right now my advanced Kindergartners are on ABBACD #ecechat

In reply to @brookebrowntpt

jazzmeister2013 Feb 21 @ 9:57 PM EST

I agree. Gets them to process what they hear, analyze and evaluate. #ecechat

In reply to @VealHeidi

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:58 PM EST

A3. They can help solve the problem and find solutions they may not have found on their own. #ECEchat

ECEchat - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:58 PM EST

RT Q3: How do students benefit from collaborative mathematical problem solving? #ECEchat Q3 #ECEchat

jazzmeister2013 Feb 21 @ 9:58 PM EST

Teamwork makes the dream work. #ecechat

In reply to @JessicaCabeen

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:58 PM EST

My WHY for STEAM: Integrated, multidisciplinary, hands-on #STEAM experiences lead to meaningful long term learning, academic & SEL! #ECEchat

katyphinney Feb 21 @ 9:58 PM EST

A3 Risk taking, listening skills, leadership, problem solving, language development...#endlesspossibilities #ecechat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:58 PM EST

A3 but I do think it's important similar skill sets are placed together otherwise there can be domination issues. #ECEchat

ashley_denisen Feb 21 @ 9:59 PM EST

A3: Ss learn different ways of problem solving, listening, helping others; important life sills as well as academic! #ecechat

Kmegan_gapinski Feb 21 @ 9:59 PM EST

A3 communication,explain reasoning, understand more than 1 way to look@/solve a problem, real world prep #ECEchat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:59 PM EST

thanks. I will have to find out whose they were. #ECEchat

In reply to @NotTheNoodles

rozzyandfriends Feb 21 @ 9:59 PM EST

@geiendorsed would love to connect! We develop programs that teach kids about STEM careers. #tinker #stem #stemcareers #elemchat #ecechat

In reply to @geiendorsed

techwnancy - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:59 PM EST

A3: When Ss collaborate to solve math problmes they come up with multiple answers, use vocabulary & challange eachothers' thinking. #ECEchat

MrssmithOP220 Feb 21 @ 9:59 PM EST

A3 working together with @WonderWorkshop Dash to teach area and perimeter! Talking, solving problems and listening to each other #ecechat

techwnancy - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:00 PM EST

They have to be able to verbalize to justify their answer too. #ECEchat

In reply to @Kmegan_gapinski

BlossJulie Feb 21 @ 10:00 PM EST

A3- Students may find different paths to the same answer- promote creative, problem solving! #ECEchat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:00 PM EST

what a fun idea. #ECEchat

In reply to @NotTheNoodles

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:01 PM EST

The power of collaboration! #ECEchat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 9:58 PM EST

A3. They can help solve the problem and find solutions they may not have found on their own. #ECEchat

ECEchat - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:02 PM EST

Q4 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:02 PM EST

such an important life skill. #ECEchat

In reply to @VealHeidi

NotTheNoodles Feb 21 @ 10:02 PM EST

A3. Let's not forget those social skills! #ecechat

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 10:03 PM EST

Q4 Which math concepts do you consistently hit during STEAM challenges? Which concepts do we need to better incorporate? #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:03 PM EST

We just ordered a Dash and Dot for our @LawsonECS students! I can’t wait to code them w/ our littles #ECEchat

In reply to @MrssmithOP220, @WonderWorkshop, @LawsonECS

MrssmithOP220 Feb 21 @ 10:03 PM EST

Sometimes collaboration brings up ?'s you didn't think to ask! Or provides A's you weren't expecting! Brings excitement to learning #ecechat

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 10:04 PM EST

A4: Measurement, Data, 3D shapes hit often/Number Sense, Patterns, Place Value, Time/Money not hit enough #ECEchat

jazzmeister2013 Feb 21 @ 10:04 PM EST

Peers learning from peers! #ecechat

In reply to @jennyscrayons

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:05 PM EST

"What Do You Do With An Idea" Think Big...Then Think Bigger! @Adam_Holland @debbykaymde @JeannieMayer01 @SLorsung_PC #ecechat

MrssmithOP220 Feb 21 @ 10:06 PM EST

A4 sometimes we are so excited with the finish we forget to reflect-Or present (speaking and listening standards) adding some tech 😊#ecechat

ashley_denisen Feb 21 @ 10:06 PM EST

A4: we hit cardinality pretty hard in K, we need to strengthen number sense and subitizing #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:07 PM EST

RT Q4: Which math concepts do you consistently hit during STEAM challenges? Which concepts do we need to better incorporate? #ECEchat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:07 PM EST

A4. I have littles 3/4. We hit patterns, shapes, geometry. Not enough actual science experiments, gathering data #ecechat

NotTheNoodles Feb 21 @ 10:07 PM EST

A4. Multiple respresentations of numbers. #ecechat

ADutke Feb 21 @ 10:07 PM EST

Jumping in late, but better late than never! #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:07 PM EST

It’s awesome how STEAM experiences lead S’s to take risks & make mistakes in a safe way... Leads to SEL development. #ECEchat

In reply to @NotTheNoodles

Kmegan_gapinski Feb 21 @ 10:08 PM EST

A4 measurement, data collection, 2d & 3D shapes probably most frequent #ECEchat

ADutke Feb 21 @ 10:08 PM EST

A4. When using an inquiry-based teaching style, I find it is easy to integrate all preschool concepts on a regular basis. #ecechat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:08 PM EST

A4. Coding. We love the robot game for that. My 6 year old does well and my 3 year old is catching on. Have not tried at preschool #ecechat

ashley_denisen Feb 21 @ 10:09 PM EST

So true! @jennyscrayons I think that comes from pressure to prepare students for the academic rigor of K #ecechat

In reply to @jennyscrayons

MarissaEby Feb 21 @ 10:09 PM EST

A4 this year I've really tried working on build a strong number sense for Ss to build off. #ecechat

MrssmithOP220 Feb 21 @ 10:09 PM EST

A4 using @WonderWorkshop Dash to practice balance and motion! Sometimes teaching standards fall into your lap when you play! #ecechat

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 10:09 PM EST

One of my faves! 😊 #ecechat

In reply to @VealHeidi, @NotTheNoodles

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:10 PM EST

A1. I think playing board games are important. For attention span and critical thinking/reasoning. #ECEchat

jazzmeister2013 Feb 21 @ 10:10 PM EST

STEAM naturally incorporates growth mindset. No fear of failure, perseverance, mistakes build learning. #ecechat

In reply to @VealHeidi, @NotTheNoodles

ECEchat - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:11 PM EST

Q5 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

ADutke Feb 21 @ 10:11 PM EST

Today a student was counting legs on this guy! Not a typical February critter spotting! #ecechat

jazzmeister2013 Feb 21 @ 10:11 PM EST

Number sense is such a foundational skill. With good number sense, so many mathematical concepts make sense and… #ecechat

In reply to @MarissaEby

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:11 PM EST

I feel like I don't hit it enough but surprisingly my daughter has excelled in K math. Maybe I did okay. #ECEchat

In reply to @ashley_denisen

jazzmeister2013 Feb 21 @ 10:11 PM EST

…become more accessible and attainable. #ecechat

In reply to @MarissaEby

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 10:12 PM EST

Q5 What is your favorite go-to math manipulative for STEAM challenges? How do you use it? #ECEchat

katyphinney Feb 21 @ 10:12 PM EST

A4 Measuring, prepositions, graphing, shapes, patterns... challenge: more purposeful questioning or extensions... taking the time. #ecechat

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 10:13 PM EST

A5: Magformers! Easy to see relationship between 2D & 3D shapes & students can build many different structures. Always a favorite! #ECEChat

ADutke Feb 21 @ 10:13 PM EST

Today Kinders were trying to decide if they could determine height of beaver based on where it chewed trees. Measurement w/ science #ecechat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:13 PM EST

that's a hard one. Fauna is good for measuring and thinking about animals. Robot doe coding. Unicorn game for counting. #ECEchat

In reply to @VivifySTEM

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:13 PM EST

#ECEchat is rockin my Twitter feed tonight. I'm loving everything! #Whoa

NotTheNoodles Feb 21 @ 10:13 PM EST

A5. Hot Wheels - Ss love them sooo much! #ecechat

MarissaEby Feb 21 @ 10:14 PM EST

A5 now that we have beebots, they have been a huge hit #ecechat

ADutke Feb 21 @ 10:14 PM EST

A5. Love loose parts! Driftwood, wood transportation cutouts, glass gems currently in math center #ecechat

jazzmeister2013 Feb 21 @ 10:14 PM EST

A5- Love using connecting cubes and other small blocks to create 3-D objects; build structures. #ecechat

TEC_Center Feb 21 @ 10:14 PM EST

A4 @eriksonmath has great videos & how-tos for incorporating the M in STEAM #ecechat

In reply to @ECEchat, @eriksonmath

ashley_denisen Feb 21 @ 10:15 PM EST

I'm sure! @jennyscrayons its the more abstract concepts that Ss struggle with, we just need to teach and reteach and reteach again #ecechat

In reply to @jennyscrayons

MrssmithOP220 Feb 21 @ 10:15 PM EST

A5 ❤ Legos - building, creating Using as manipulatives Endless possibilities #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:15 PM EST

Hi Anna. I’m so glad you are here. ; ) #ECEchat

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jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:16 PM EST

A4. Pattern blocks for Pre-K. Counting colors, how to create with shapes. @prekinders has a ton of themed patterns. #ecechat

jazzmeister2013 Feb 21 @ 10:16 PM EST

Yes indeed! Legos are always a lot of fun! Getting creative and building, producing, expanding. #ecechat

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MarissaEby Feb 21 @ 10:16 PM EST

A5 magnatiles are super fun too. #ecechat

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:16 PM EST

Love learning alongside this #ecechat crew! Such incredible ideas tonight

jazzmeister2013 Feb 21 @ 10:16 PM EST

Truth! #ecechat

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ECEchat - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:17 PM EST

RT Q5: What is your favorite go-to math manipulative for STEAM challenges? How do you use it? #ECEchat

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 10:17 PM EST

My firsties have been using LEGOs to build candy boxes for the past two weeks! 💗 #ecechat

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ADutke Feb 21 @ 10:17 PM EST

A5. Large oil pan for using magnets on (picasso version of magnatiles and Goobi's are the preschool favorites). #ecechat

BlossJulie Feb 21 @ 10:18 PM EST

A5- When I taught, I loved cooking w/ students. So many concepts taught through it...still important in my book 🍓🍽#ECEchat

jazzmeister2013 Feb 21 @ 10:18 PM EST

Next level learning! When Ss take the lead and generate the Qs and extend their learning. #ecechat

MrssmithOP220 Feb 21 @ 10:03 PM EST

Sometimes collaboration brings up ?'s you didn't think to ask! Or provides A's you weren't expecting! Brings excitement to learning #ecechat

katyphinney Feb 21 @ 10:18 PM EST

A5 BeeBots and MagnaTiles... Ss are drawn to both, user friendly which helps set Ss up for success! Even though its okay to 'fail' #ecechat

Kmegan_gapinski Feb 21 @ 10:18 PM EST

A5 "gems" (vase fillers), Legos,blocks & ramps, bee bots, random loose parts & nature (i.e old, empty thread spools, sticks,rocks) #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:18 PM EST

Love this! Outdoor learning is such a joy. #ECEchat

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ECEchat - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:19 PM EST

Q6 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

TEC_Center Feb 21 @ 10:19 PM EST

A5 tape & diff rulers measuring tape for marking measurement when using robotics #ecechat

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brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 10:19 PM EST

Yes! And so much math involved in cooking! I've learned that by working with my daughter. #ecechat

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jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:19 PM EST

A5. Pattern blocks for Pre-K. Counting colors, how to create with shapes. @prekinders has a ton of themed patterns. #ecechat

ADutke Feb 21 @ 10:19 PM EST

Yes! I need to do more of this! #ecechat

In reply to @BlossJulie

MrssmithOP220 Feb 21 @ 10:19 PM EST

#cardboardchallege in Oct - made a cardboard arcade! Greatest teaching experience ever! Cardboard is free❤#ecechat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:19 PM EST

A5. We love legos too! #ECEchat

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 10:20 PM EST

Q6 What is your favorite STEAM challenge do in Feb. or Mar. that is math-heavy? Share a link if you can! #ECEchat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:20 PM EST

my daughter wants to cook so bad. How do you have them help? #ECEchat

In reply to @brookebrowntpt, @BlossJulie

ADutke Feb 21 @ 10:20 PM EST

A5. We used the back of a shelf with the peg board to make a geoboard using bolts and rubber bands #ecechat

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 10:21 PM EST

A6: Paper Airplanes! Great geometry applications with origami and cm measurement with meter sticks for flight distances. #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:21 PM EST

@DowellDeloris We loved welcoming your teachers at @LawsonECS today! They were great guests and are welcome back any time! #ecechat

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jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:21 PM EST

hadn't though of empty thread spools. #ECEchat

In reply to @Kmegan_gapinski

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:22 PM EST

we've been making them too! #ECEchat

In reply to @brookebrowntpt

MrssmithOP220 Feb 21 @ 10:22 PM EST

A6 creating a rainbow bridge to hold a cup of gold. Estimation, measuring and angles #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:23 PM EST

What delightful inquiry, so naturally sparked by curious minds. What did they conclude? #ECEchat

ADutke Feb 21 @ 10:13 PM EST

Today Kinders were trying to decide if they could determine height of beaver based on where it chewed trees. Measurement w/ science #ecechat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:23 PM EST

definitely. #ECEchat

In reply to @Kmegan_gapinski

ADutke Feb 21 @ 10:23 PM EST

A6. Typically something with snow... but Minnesota has been failing us. Today Ss were trying to stack mud/clay balls they made #ecechat

AmyLearn Feb 21 @ 10:23 PM EST

A6 in march we have a magnet unit. We use different strength magnets to count and measure amount of paperclips picked up. #ecechat

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 10:24 PM EST

I'm doing this exact challenge with Pre K and K teachers this Friday! 😊 #ecechat

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ashley_denisen Feb 21 @ 10:24 PM EST

A6: Love studying motion! Ss est. the number of breaths to move their car to the finish line, then they race each other and compare #ecechat

ADutke Feb 21 @ 10:24 PM EST

They concluded it depends on if the beaver could climb or not. If it can, beaver could chew "steps" to get higher #ecechat

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ECEchat - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:25 PM EST

RT Q6 What is your favorite STEAM challenge do in Feb. or Mar. that is math-heavy? Share a link if you can! #ECEchat

katyphinney Feb 21 @ 10:25 PM EST

A6 Things that Move Theme… Measuring distance with different types of transportation using unique units of measurment #ecechat

jennyscrayons Feb 21 @ 10:25 PM EST

they are so fascinated with magnets. #ECEchat

In reply to @AmyLearn

ADutke Feb 21 @ 10:26 PM EST

A6. A student found a piece of bark for a boat today. Wants to see how many acorns it can hold tomorrow. #ecechat

BlossJulie Feb 21 @ 10:26 PM EST

#ECEchat Please direct message me if you would be willing to accept a Flat Stanley from our school and write or email back! Thx 😍

TEC_Center Feb 21 @ 10:26 PM EST

A6 code for a snack to introduce robotics #coding to Ts can only use items in rm to get them out the door #ecechat

VivifySTEM Feb 21 @ 10:27 PM EST

A6 we love doing catapults! Using angles, measuring distance, etc. great for lots of holiday themes too! https://t.co/FDUGEGDtOP #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:27 PM EST

{NEW} Post—> Check out how @LawsonECS went From Dream to #STEAM https://t.co/hMwTDwmLAh | #ECEchat #prek #EarlyEd #ECE #kider #ntchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:27 PM EST

I love the intentionality of how you incorporate so many natural elements via your manipulative & containers. #ECEchat

ADutke Feb 21 @ 10:14 PM EST

A5. Love loose parts! Driftwood, wood transportation cutouts, glass gems currently in math center #ecechat

MarissaEby Feb 21 @ 10:27 PM EST

https://t.co/EcpjtuxUIk Love this during Valentine's Day #ecechat

katyphinney Feb 21 @ 10:27 PM EST

A6 Things that Move theme: Creating a boat that will float and then how many coins it can hold before sinking #ecechat

NotTheNoodles Feb 21 @ 10:27 PM EST

A6. Growth Chart - I use a pic of each child to point to their height at the beginning of the year and in the spring. #ecechat

ADutke Feb 21 @ 10:27 PM EST

Several of the trees have been chewed twice by the beaver, once lower & then a bit higher. 1st time I heard steps theory #ecechat

In reply to @VealHeidi

techwnancy - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:28 PM EST

Thank you for joining #ECEchat tonight. Remember to follow the awesome #EarlyEd friends that you connected with tonight!

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:28 PM EST

Join #ECEchat next Tuesday, 2/28 to chat about Read Alouds in Celebration of Read Across America #RAA #reading #ELAR

Kmegan_gapinski Feb 21 @ 10:28 PM EST

A6...asked target employee for the container that was on end cap-stores manip. Ss also use corks & keys #ECEchat

MrsStills Feb 21 @ 10:28 PM EST

Sorry #ECEchat #TWOTCW for little participation had some extra laundry and clean up after a camp fire tonight.

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:29 PM EST

Here is a list of #ECEchat Tweeps to follow and connect with throughout the week https://t.co/Yb7mee4UEP

ECEchat - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:29 PM EST

Be on the lookout for the archive of tonight's chat. Thanks again for joining #ECEchat You all made it terrific!

brookebrowntpt Feb 21 @ 10:29 PM EST

Thank you so much to everyone for joining tonight! Looking forward to connecting again soon! #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Feb 21 @ 10:29 PM EST

Thx so much to everyone for joining tonight’s final chat in the #STEAM series! A special thx to @brookebrowntpt for guest hosting! #ECEchat

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 21 @ 10:29 PM EST

Fun #ECEChat tonight!! Talk to you all next week!