#Bunceechat Archive
Join the conversation to meet and learn from teachers all across the world using Buncee in their classroom. #Bunceechat will be held from 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM EST on the first Thursday of each month. Each chat, we’ll have a guest moderator open up a discussion with the community and share questions on the week’s topic.
Thursday June 2, 2016
Welcome! We’re excited you are here for and look forward to chatting with you! will be moderating tonight.
Hi !! Katie Ann here. Excited about tonight's chat!
Lisa Rosenfeld ~ Reading Specialist from So excited for tonight!
Francesca here from NYC! English for sure
We will use the Q1/A1 format for this chat. Can't wait to hear all the great "summer slide" strategies from this awesome group!
Hey ! Glad to have you in the house tonight! Excited to also have you aboard the ! https://t.co/c3TAxj7zgm
Hi !! Katie Ann here. Excited about tonight's chat!
Cynthia - School Librarian. Fremont Public Schools in Nebraska My favorite subject was LIBRARY!
Did you see that they made me an sticker!! One of them is PURPLE!!!
Alysia, fourth grade teacher from NJ... excited for summer! 😎
Hey ! Glad to have you join us tonight!! Looking forward to chatting! I'm an English gal too! https://t.co/FQTChjMirA
Francesca here from NYC! English for sure
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1st Question coming up shortly.
So excited you are all here to spend the hour with us!
First question is coming up in just a minute!
Hey Cynthia! Glad you could join us tonight!! Looking forward to a great conversation! https://t.co/i1Boy3PfjI
Cynthia - School Librarian. Fremont Public Schools in Nebraska My favorite subject was LIBRARY!
Vicki from NJ and my favorite subject as a kid was SCHOOL! I just loved (and still do) school.
Welcome Alysia! I'm excited for summer too!! We have five more days left here in FL! https://t.co/hyRph98AE9
Alysia, fourth grade teacher from NJ... excited for summer! 😎
Q1:
Let’s talk MATH! What apps, websites, or everyday activities can help prevent “summer slide?” https://t.co/2voZiDtHos
Hi I'm Heather, a librarian from Hershey, PA. Fav subject was social studies
Awesome answer Victoria!! Glad you could join us after a long day of awesome field tripping!! :) https://t.co/LByqjNBVWJ
Vicki from NJ and my favorite subject as a kid was SCHOOL! I just loved (and still do) school.
A1: I have my sons on Xtra math. It is free and helps kids practice their math facts!
Yea for SS!! Glad you could join us ! Thanks for sharing your awesome ideas tonight!! https://t.co/d4AZmhMkjP
Hi I'm Heather, a librarian from Hershey, PA. Fav subject was social studies
A1: I bought flashcards for my 2nd grader. We play lots of games with them.
A1: has a great summer program for Ss plus we have Reflex math 4 fact fluency. Ss love as well
Agreed! Xtra math saved us in Honors Geometry
A1: Just signed up students for and thanks to Twitter. Wish had a free summer program again!
I also just got her Times Table Galaxy to help learn multiplication.
A1: Some great sites for math and STEM for Ss over the summer are and
A1: Our district is trying out a new online summer course for rising 6th Ss to support them to move up a level
HI Sarah here. Jumping in a bit late. A1: I 2nd for being a great way to prevent summer slide.
Lindsay LaForge, second grade teacher from
A1 is also offering summer math support.
A1: and other coding apps will support problem solving and thinking as well and Ss love it
Question 2 is heading your way! Watch out!!
A1: is great. Anyone use ? Just read a great article about it.
A1 I'm a huge fan of all the for the Ipad. There new one JUMP is great too
Yes!!! I'm glad you mentioned ! I was going to say is a great resource too! https://t.co/bU5OrpTT9W
A1: and other coding apps will support problem solving and thinking as well and Ss love it
Joining late. Dina from NJ
I've also made a bunch of problem solving slides using animations and stickers.
Yes! I received one of the grants so my Ss have been coding. I hope to continue to assign work over summer
Holy moly ! You'll have to check the archive tonight to remember all these AMAZING resources! Wow...and it's only question #1!!!
I love ! It adjusts to meet individual needs, pacing, and reports data
A2 Love to use & to encourage microblogging opps for Ss. Also have used iBook Author to publish Ss writing
A2: I will have to try for story writing with my daughter. Right now she wants a spiral to write in.
Awesome!! Congrats!! I will be taking on a MS coding and robotics class next yr. Nervous but excited https://t.co/1n6xuZrqqx
Yes! I received one of the grants so my Ss have been coding. I hope to continue to assign work over summer
A2: Use to create a summer journal - min a slide per week using all the cool tools to showcase their summer
A2.2 And of course! is a great tool for writing!
A2: You can have Ss chronicle their summer adventures with a and then share it as a self-intro when school starts.
A2: Sorry I'm late to the party. Create visuals with and use descriptive language 2 explain what is going on in the pic
Hey Dina! Welcome to the party! Glad you could join us tonight! We're talking writing right now! https://t.co/chonfqhpVF
Joining late. Dina from NJ
A2: I give students a hard cover book from the dollar store and have them take Flat Stanley or Oliver K. Woodman on adventures!
Christina from Edison, NJ Interventionist. Better late than never:)
is one of my FAVS!! Great mention! https://t.co/gJre2XV37J
A1: Some great sites for math and STEM for Ss over the summer are and
Can be used for chapter by chapter summaries of summer reading
LOVE this idea! https://t.co/b6eOtygmzc
A2: I give students a hard cover book from the dollar store and have them take Flat Stanley or Oliver K. Woodman on adventures!
You can import a photo or video into & have students write about it. S can also create slides about summer or fav book
A2 Ss have begun sending me on their own was thinking of having them write me postcards thru B but how 2 keep itsimple?
A2: Ss can keep a summer journal
A2: My son has written a series of books about a character named Cooley he created from one of the sticker options in
Hey Christina! Never too late to join the party on ! Glad you could join us. Some great convos! https://t.co/47hdnQXKlX
Christina from Edison, NJ Interventionist. Better late than never:)
Students can blog about their summer by recording their voice and enhance with stickers, animation or photos
A2.I would love to do a "traveling story/never-ending story" where the Ss would write a page, then send to a classmate to add on
The pleasure is all mine. rocks, and so will you tonight!
Ready or not, here it comes! Question 3!
Sometimes the world around us is the best classroom. What are some every day science activities to use? https://t.co/PPzSoUIRSt
A3 Summer is such a great time to study the stars and weather! Especially in Nebraska - it's constantly changing!
A3: We are studying butterflies right now. We even have a butterfly feeder going. We should make a about it.
Sorry about joining late...new to buncee
A2: Certainly use to create slides with pics and comments of the progress of experiments that show changes over time
Yes!!some AWESOME apps for stars!! can hook up names! https://t.co/JW54ZIkizn
A3 Summer is such a great time to study the stars and weather! Especially in Nebraska - it's constantly changing!
A3 This yr we focused on setting up your sci ntbk Ss have gotten good & can come up w their own big ? Hoping 2 cont
Hopping in late, but gardening is great summer science!
When I say we I mean my 7 year old daughter and myself. It is summer time for us so my focus is on her.
A3:The beach is a real world summer experience to study land & water including erosion, deposition, flooding, water cycle n more
That is a great idea! Taking learning to another level! https://t.co/dIEPf2MNXy
A3: We are studying butterflies right now. We even have a butterfly feeder going. We should make a about it.
A3: Create a sunrise/sunset chart or make a moon phase calendar. Take pictures of nature and visit parks / museums.
A3: I share some fun and simple stem/steam activities w/ Ss as well as links to county and state parks. Get outside!
Thanks...Glad to be here...can't wait to learn more...
Hey LaQuita! Glad you could join us! LOVE ! If you have ANY questions, don't hesitate to ask! https://t.co/p9A91tRxhM
Sorry about joining late...new to buncee
Make playdoh! Even better, CONDUCTIVE play doh with
A3: Science is all about inquiry. Ts need to encourage Ss to ask questions and explore during the summer.
Hey Nicole! Thanks for dropping in! Glad you could join us for ! https://t.co/uyFZguJQK4
Hopping in late, but gardening is great summer science!
A3: are also amazing and easy.
Love this idea. We made a playdoh bunny band w/ Plastic rabbits and https://t.co/8MQ8WKvFDU
Make playdoh! Even better, CONDUCTIVE play doh with
A3:Students can study soils, rocks, and landforms through gardening, nature walks, observing after it rains, collect rocks, etc
are you prepared to be hooked? is kind of amazing
That's my kind of science!
Time flies when the conversation is GREAT! Question 4 is coming up and marks the halfway point of our chat tonight!
A2: I def will be getting my own kids on this summer to write about anything!
What are some everyday opp. to promote cultural awareness/celebrate w/your child this summer? https://t.co/uxmSOq0fB2
YES! I retired earlier but will be teaching tech course to preservice teachers this fall....
Gotta pop out but it was great chatting! Have a great night! Thank you
A4 We have so much cultural diversity in the Omaha metro. Trying places to eat & attend free neighborhood concerts
A4.2 Could bring along an iPad and create a w/ short recording of concerts!
Thanks for dropping in! A pleasure as always to see your smiley face! https://t.co/RKrOS0ZpSK
Gotta pop out but it was great chatting! Have a great night! Thank you
A4: Lots of nationality festivals in the summer.
A4 lucky to be in a diverse neighborhood--make new friends, talk with people
Natalie from Baltimore jumping in late, but excited to chat with you all!
A4: We will be traveling a bit this summer & visiting some places outside of NJ.
A4: We are in a rural area so I plan on making different dishes to help introduce her to a wide variety of cultures.
It really is. Makes you think.
A4: Celebrate 4th of July with fireworks!
A4 reading books that highlight diversity is a great way to promote awareness
Wahoooooo!!!! is in the house, folks! Glad you could join tonight, bandmate! https://t.co/5DAEvUuqi5
Natalie from Baltimore jumping in late, but excited to chat with you all!
A4: take your child to see the Big Fat Greek Wed... just kidding. A project with slides of food and flags always sounds fun!
A4 Volunteering at a STEM summer camp
Tonight was Asian Honey Glaze with spring rolls Which opened up a conversation about different kinds of rice and where they grow
A4: Read about and research other countries and states. Design postcards. Make a persuading parents to take them there!
Honored to be here with you all https://t.co/1vGi7HjHG8
Wahoooooo!!!! is in the house, folks! Glad you could join tonight, bandmate! https://t.co/5DAEvUuqi5
Natalie from Baltimore jumping in late, but excited to chat with you all!
A4: reading about a country and looking it up. Round it out with a great story from that country at the library.
love the idea of designing postcards
A4. My Ss spent the week making slides to teach how to count from 1-10 in Filipino. Great way to teach new language!
make it authentic by trying to connect with Ss from that country!/
Question 5 is coming up soon! Keep your eyes peeled!
A4: Hopefully the Ss had done some calls in class that they can share that learning with family and friends!
love turning the teaching over to the S!
Sorry I'm late ! What have I missed?
I would love to have students email me pix from their travels https://t.co/0OwnYfDPR5
make it authentic by trying to connect with Ss from that country!/
expand palate for students beyond the typical and let them experience diff flavors of world https://t.co/fipfgZJL5x
Have a few nights over the summer where you make meals from different countries ... have the kids do the research :)
absolutely! Had Ss email me shelfies on snowdays, travel.selfies would be super sweet!
A5: I have my daughter time everyday to work on something she wants to work on. Right now it is LEGO home designing.
Yes! Grades 2-5 made slides that were targeted for my K-1 students to use as review! https://t.co/5vUFr9o8DQ
love turning the teaching over to the S!
A5 It would be sweet to get Ss together & plan out a simple Genius Hour project for the summer Use GoogleClass &
Great question! I hadn't thought of that, but I will now!
A5: My sons go to camp where I hope they discover a new hobby or talent. Last summer my son became obsessed with Gaga!
... Sorry she corrected me It is LEGO Animal Hospital designing to help the baby bird in the backyard tree.
A5 Encourage your child to get involved in a cause they believe in, solve a problem, invent something
Amen! Solve a problem! Best way to model using any social media tool! https://t.co/fCVGU9Ei3K
A5 Encourage your child to get involved in a cause they believe in, solve a problem, invent something
Sorry gotta go! Bed time for some little ones. Thanks for great ideas! Happy Summer!!
Welcome !HUGE amount of sharing resources tonight! This will be one to go back and review later! https://t.co/PK34UCTjOR
Sorry I'm late ! What have I missed?
A5: Home Depot offers classes to kids. Great projects.
Thanks for dropping in and sharing some great resources with us tonight! Have a great summer! https://t.co/CbtzYtjlSv
Sorry gotta go! Bed time for some little ones. Thanks for great ideas! Happy Summer!!
we want to have Ss use to create nonfic books about weather for their Kinder Buddies as their final project
Have you introduced your Ss 2 for nonfiction? books would be awesome https://t.co/FnPyJVO0j9
we want to have Ss use to create nonfic books about weather for their Kinder Buddies as their final project
I love this idea! Great way to share knowledge! Ss as authors. https://t.co/eXbZessONb
we want to have Ss use to create nonfic books about weather for their Kinder Buddies as their final project
Thank you for participating tonight! We loved learning with you. Remember to follow anyone from the chat you found inspiring.
Another great !! Thank you!
I'm so sorry I missed the majority of the chat! https://t.co/aQb6iP4gOX
Thank you for participating tonight! We loved learning with you. Remember to follow anyone from the chat you found inspiring.
yes! And the voice record makes it so their buddies can always listen to them reading it to them :)
The last question of the evening is coming up in ONE minute. Warning: It's not about your students...it's about YOU! :)
A5: Encourage children to explore their surroundings, research community problems, and create solutions!
Thank You for a great chat!!
no! But I will be remedying that shortly!
Don't forget to follow those that made an impression on you tonight! Keep the conversation going using the hashtag
What plans do YOU have to prevent "teacher summer slide." The beach is tempting... Big plans? Share! https://t.co/gJtr6qOdWE
We are worse than the , but great weather to watch a game! https://t.co/xy9yrZdFvM
No worries! Hope baseball was fun :)
not at all! the Ss always teach me way more when I hand the reins over to them!
Don't know why I thought the chat was over. I need a new watch! Ha!
Follow on Twitter! You'll love his alphabet books & books! https://t.co/QFafpXcOmm
no! But I will be remedying that shortly!
me too! It will be an epic meeting of positivity and desire to make the world learner - centered
A6: I'm taking two PDI courses, lots of PD books to read & planning a mentor text presentation for next year.
A6: I'm finishing my masters, presenting at and attending the summit at
A6 Plan to work on an etextbook for my fall tech course
WOA!!!! That sounds like an exciting summer! You will have to visit the booth at ! https://t.co/kfWBffhTIE
A6: I'm finishing my masters, presenting at and attending the summit at
A6 I actually like to unplug for the summer! PD for me is during the school year! I'll read for pleasure & enjoy being present!
Thanks for an inspiring and idea generating chat
Awesome!! A teacher's job is never really done, is it? :) Thanks for making a difference! You rock! https://t.co/XTqpECoSHa
A6: I'm taking two PDI courses, lots of PD books to read & planning a mentor text presentation for next year.
A6: I really want to start writing this summer.
A6: Going to read up on and work on a project before making a plan to reorganize stations!
A6 Lots of reading 2 conferences and and 2 grants. Also taking a family trip to Henderson Harbor NY
Ooooo...blogging? Please let us know and we will certainly spread the word!! https://t.co/hhXKGzj9ia
A6: I really want to start writing this summer.
A5: Want to get students blogging with so we can learn from each other's passions.
Have a great night all! Thank you for the inspiration!
Blogging is my #1 answer to everything that pertains to ! https://t.co/XwpfvHPfIs
Ooooo...blogging? Please let us know and we will certainly spread the word!! https://t.co/hhXKGzj9ia
A6: I really want to start writing this summer.
Cannot contain my excitement about !! First time jitters, but so ready!!! https://t.co/caDVJRtCAz
A6 Lots of reading 2 conferences and and 2 grants. Also taking a family trip to Henderson Harbor NY
Anyone interested in starting a book club this summer? I'm dying to read 's new book!
Have a great night! Thanks for sharing your awesomeness with us tonight! https://t.co/dgM2LvLXrt
Have a great night all! Thank you for the inspiration!
you are gonna LOVE it! Can't wait to see you again!
Yes!!! So awesome! I want to blog, just need the extra few minutes in the day! https://t.co/tWwW8HLjRc
A5: Want to get students blogging with so we can learn from each other's passions.
Sounds like a busy, but fun summer!! https://t.co/E0AlHjekUE
A6: Going to read up on and work on a project before making a plan to reorganize stations!
Sorry I missed the end...all 3 of my kids needed me for 3 different things - outside of my multitask ability. Lol- great chat!!!
It's a thought. I need to come up with a solid idea. Too many in my head!
Great idea! I need to remind myself to do this as well!! https://t.co/TvzqiAALJm
A6 I actually like to unplug for the summer! PD for me is during the school year! I'll read for pleasure & enjoy being present!
thanks for letting me rock with you!
Awesome, sounds like a fun experience! Keep us posted on how it goes! https://t.co/Bs9qDVKSIO
A6 Plan to work on an etextbook for my fall tech course
