#saskedchat Archive
#saskedchat is a great way for Saskatchewan educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Thursday May 5, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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is over, but the convo doesn't have to end! For transcripts, resources & chat analytics head to https://t.co/EX8ePVGrxr
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Tell us a bit about yourself - where you teach, your favourite book & your favourite energizer! https://t.co/1cyy4KjMA8
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We have an official playlist now?? Amazing!
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Hey all. I'm Pat from Spirit of the Wood. My favorite energizer is Coke(a-Cola). Hmmm, precious coke...
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tries to use Q1, Q2, Q3 .... A1, A2, A3 format but really we just want you to join in the discussion! https://t.co/CQOcwQR0TU
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This is going to make participating in all the much more better!
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I guess I need to get on the gif bandwagon! Can’t have be the only one with gifs!
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We have a full hour of great discussion scheduled for tonight! Q1 is right around the corner!
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Took me at least 5 minutes to find the jif I was looking for, wouldn't worry too much about it.
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yes, we have a playlist on Spotify! I seem to have misplaced the link…. anyone?
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Hi ! Amy - Grade 2/3, in Regina, and nothing beats a walk around the park to energize...
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Hi all. Marcy here in windy HS ELA/Psych teacher Curious to learn advice for avoiding !
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Hello all, Ellen from Regina. French K and Arts Ed/Core French Specialist. Energizer = green tea, Book = Harry Potter
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Jade from Outlook, Sask. Joining in for a few minutes tonight. Fav energizer - a new idea!
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Melissa... teaching in Green Lake. Favourite Book = Harry Potter, Favourite Energizer = 21
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Hey Amy! How's the arm doing?
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I teach Adult Upgrading in Onion Lake. I can't pick a favourite book. There are so many amazing books.
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Hey hey! Thanks for those resources last week!
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It's with the recovering happening! :) Mine's good - er, knock on wood!
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Ah, the energizer that is relaxing with a good book!
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A1 I like a bit of routine. Quiet time to get prepared for the day in the AM with sunlight through the window. Dog park in PM
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Ah! Well here's hoping nothings wrong with your arm. Break a leg. ... err...
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I'm a gr 2 T from Wadena. Last yr around this time was my 1st with the same subject
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A1: I love planning activities with colleagues. You can amp each other up (or be in it together at least)
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Brooke, preservice T from
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Co-teaching can be the reason to wake up in the morning sometimes.
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caffeine is caffeine, especially in May and June!
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Happy -iversary, Lanny! :)
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Fellow UofRerer... Welcome!
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Hey friends . It's a nice distraction to join you tonight 😕
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Such a good time of year to be doing that
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True. I prefer mine with an exceptionally unhealthy side of suger, thus the coke!
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A1. Avoiding counting down the days at all costs, I like to think of it as still being February...
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So true. I find our co-planned activities get more and more crazy (I mean fun) the closer we get to June 30.
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A1 I also find there are so few days left, when you take out the trips,grad,awards day etc. Have to make each day count for lots
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Long walks at night were what got me through University and my first year of teaching!
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A1. I find that I get more energy near the end, my low point is mid year. something about the weather
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It's such a good time to collaborate, try new things, think outside the box which increases S engagement
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Think we could find a song called "It's Eight O-Clock Somewhere" to adequately reflect ?
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A1. It's usually easy to stay focussed too many things to do
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Good strategy! I can't help it with some of the specialist classes when you only see them twice a week
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I always think of learning as circular (it never ends) even though the school year (linear perspective) will
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And a first for me walking the dog while doing
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You mean where you work work work and then all of a sudden it's summer with nothing to do?
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A1: Prioritizing my to do list keeps me focused. Taking time to be outside, play my guitar, be with family helps me find balance
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you are the man! Welcome to !
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Joining, late again.... Curtis Bourassa, recent UofR grad, from Weyburn.
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a2. trying to rush too much stuff at the same time. end of the year always seems to be crunch time
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Understandable, not thinking of the year as ending helps to remain focused on the Ss and not the end date.
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A1 - caffeine for the win - followed by early morning upbeat music
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Hey friends will try and jump in later. Just finishing our art show.
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music makes everything better
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votes in, you’re nominated! is looking forward to your creation!
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Understandable. Although sometimes it is difficult not to go "just 14 more days..."
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A2 Students start understanding the crunch 2/ starts getting tense/ dealing with stress the wrong way. Have to keep it +
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Get ready for my "sound of tortured cat" singing ability coming to a near you!
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Hi I am from Fort McMurray .. 😥 (ps don't forget to use the # so everyone sees your posts)
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Its true. I was thinking of it as "guys, we have only ten classes left and we're not done our projects! Aaaaa!"
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yeah something like that. Lol
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Especially the family, at some points of the year we forget to engage with those we love.
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I enjoy how you can clearly see even he regrets his actions immediately in this gif...
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A2 - I find that “paperwork” can suck the energy out of things - so I need to take time to “step away”
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Understandable. But I think any course is too large when it comes down to it. We need to scale to Ss.
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A2. For a lot of us at FN schools it's waiting to see whether we have a contact for the upcoming year
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Definitely. I'm working on drama with a 7/8 class. I see the year ending before they are happy with their plays
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Q3. What are some end-of-the-year activities that help to keep Ss & Ts energized & focused? https://t.co/DBvudFIBGX
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A2: Setting aside time to do some fun things helps me from finding everything too "energy zapping"
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Don't you just love drama? Especially when we get to play all those improv games?!?!
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Alas, I searched it up and all I got was 5 oclock... which is the current time in very few inhabited places right now
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A2 You think you've thought of everything and get blindsided by somerhing trivial that requires att
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Or anywhere this year, thanks to the late budget
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It makes a huge change in the work ethic eh! Helps you to focus in on what is important.
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Agree ! Balance is so important all through the year but can be especially important now!
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That is true. Fortunately I think more people are more safe than not.
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A3: I used to do a community math walk at the end of the year. Real life math problems solved in downtown Outlook! By the bakery
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Being intentional about setting time aside is something I've had to learn to do. Went from working 95 hrs to 55 hrs
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A3 - It's a good time to get that community garden started
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a3. increase brain breaks, its nice out so outside learning
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A3 Work hard in these weeks to come. Then the last two or three are usually easier
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A3 - we sometimes forget we are NOT Superheroes - but people who need to take care of ourselves so we can be our best
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I think the bakery has been replaced by the D&E
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A3. Get them outside, it's beautiful out there. There are always land based learning methods that can be done.
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A3 Do things outside! Read, write or do math. My Ss have always enjoyed this and seemed even more focused on their work
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A3: Cool projects, hands on. We made pizza today in French Kinder, in honour of "Je suis une pizza!" https://t.co/rMJcwMGQLO
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Jinx, you owe me a coke... hmmm, precious coke...
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I loved doing out door Ed during the final push
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Especially in Sask with our winters. If we have good weather it's time to take advantage of it
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When we visited the D&E, there was math and science involved
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Agreed, how many times can you say we had +31 in the first week of May?!
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absolutely! Fun and physical activity aid in learning and natural surroundings can help Ss focus!
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Have you read 168 Hours? Changed the way I look at how I use my time! is doing a book club on it!
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Q4. What are your "go to" strategies that keep you focused and/or resilient right to the last day? https://t.co/Q1lYIbThbm
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Hey, if is nervous about her contract she can always be the last Saskatchewan pirate!
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will look at that one. My game changer was Die Empty by Todd Henry.
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a4. to do lists and end goals. especially the last few days/weeks. knowing what needs to be done, and how to accomplish it helps
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Another one to add to the kindle library!
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Truth - I'm sure we could get a whole crew to join her ship too... aka, I want to be a pirate too
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Great book! Made me depressed when I realized how much time I should have!
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A4 At this point in the school yr I'm backing off & they're taking more lead. I've modeled. We've done together. Now 4 them 2 do
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A3. We do a weekly social activity at noon on Weds. Reminds Ss that we are there 4 each other. I teach adults ABE.
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A4 I don't think about the school year being done until a hockey team has lifted the Stanley Cup
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Hah, maybe I should avoid it for now if it is a depressing read.
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Identifying what is a priority in your life and balancing your 168 hours with priorities at the forefront
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I've become much better at using time, for sure. But I can still waste time like a pro ;)
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🎶Cause it's a heave-ho, high-ho, coming down the Plains 🎶
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Hmm, I was not aware of this. I miss the library since I've left the city!
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and how much time we waste on areas of little value
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can’t we all? I mean, procrastination is really an art form for some of us
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Why just call me Salty Bob!
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A4 My to do list is essential for keeping me focused. It keeps my brain working toward my goals.
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call it rejuvenating time allotment
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If I recall all Sask Libraries are now linked. Technically you can take out any resource from any library
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A4. Create lists and start checking things off. This is an easy time of year to become distracted by other factors.
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I spent 15 minutes with my guitar tonight while making supper ...
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Now to get my new library card, hopefully they don't recall the 4 books I didn't return years ago
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our team is trying to eat frogs first. Doing those dreaded tasks first
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I allocate a few minutes each day so I can freely have a breakdown - no guilt
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Multi-tasking or new culinary art? :)
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That sounds like it would take talent! Making supper while jamming out!
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I'm pretty sure that's my drive home, when I can say anything I want outloud
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sometimes we need to do those “lift-me-up” tasks before eating the frog
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I think that was your idea I stole from an Action Research workshop
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I am not good at either, so practice is important if I am ever to call that art! lol!
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A5. Helping them move past complaining into action designed to resolve what's causing their angst! Be supportive.
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I just told you what I had done and you ran with it!
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A5.2 Change conversations from victim minded conversations into victor minded conversations. "Solution based whining"
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A5 We are going to have a school carnival in June. Have a little fun and then get to the finish line.
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drive home is my transition time too but sometime I sing really loud to oldies
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Good idea. I need someone to help me move past the complaining.
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A5 If you see them stressed, help the, talk to them, crack a joke. Makes a big difference!
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true, true a balanced diet of tasks is important
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I sing outloud too, sometimes the radio cuts out and I realize how badly I sing too...
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A5 - as an admin - I would try to take a class for each teacher during the week beginning in May - just to give them some time
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A5 Collaborate, just did a with my gr 2s for the first time, shared it with a colleague and she's excited to try it
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Being a jokster and having a big smile has gotten me out of many a difficult situation.
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a5. focus on the positives. remind others of the positives for different situations
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So true. Being there for each other makes all the difference!
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A5 - - Celebrate the wins. Focus on the progress. Tell them how important they are - Care for them.
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I identified it as a weakness in myself years ago. Now I no longer "vent" I look for solutions. It was difficult.
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A5 - I also find chocolate, coffee & little treats can really brighten someone’s day! A nice note helps too!
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We should always keep in mind how good we have it here (even though it's not perfect). Look around the world
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A5 Focus on the goodies - then find little ways to brighten those more difficult moments
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Absolutely. It's a learnt skill how to shift from anger and victimhood into a victory mindset.
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Drop by our school anytime. We're always up for prep. :.)
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Just make your own, I mean it can't be that difficult can it!
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Yea, I met you once and am still adjusting ;-)
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so important - keep on making positive connections - build success and strengths!
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Q5 taking time to give some words of encouragement
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Very true! I'm super lucky to work with an amazing team!
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I always like a good game of spontaneous hallway dodgeball -
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Ive met him more than once and am still adjusting! Lol
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Cut out the ruminating, such a difficult skill to learn!
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oh that - that was nothing! I was on my best behaviour - it was public!
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I figured, was pretty crazy, I was expecting you to be at least 50% of him.
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Ominous, but spirited and a future artist? Maybe? would appreciate this SO much!
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A6. Ruminating, lacking a desire to do anything productive. Focusing on the failures and not on the bountiful successes.
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A5 When you complain about things in May/June that would have been funny in September
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I fixed your placelist, added the right artist for the last saskatchewan pirate.
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As I said at the start - we sometimes try to follow the Q1, Q2, Q3 … A1, A2, A3 format but, yeah, it’s like my classroom
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Listening is so important. Thanks for your ear, my friend! https://t.co/2RI0beTKhz
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By listening when someone needs to talk sashed hat
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Yes! It's amazing at how a little bit of stress can dramatically change the interpretation of a statement.
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I cam't imagine you going off topic! Lol 😜
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A6: changes in character, lack of involvement in school/staff functions
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Ah, so that "presentation in Regina" was just an excuse after being kicked out!
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And what people will be concerned about!
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has a contagious, laugh! And usually when is laughing, it's trouble ... https://t.co/vgJDMpRKwn
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can't beat a good shared laugh to encourage
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And that is when we need to be outside ourselves and show some caring thought. Inquire and give a lending hand.
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Hands up! Oh, good response, I don't care that it was blurted! Awesome!
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I can speak for myself that in times of high stress I do avoid people, because I know I take things more personally.
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Thanks! You saved me from a possible worm rebellion in my vermicompost
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A7 My wicked sense of humour takes care of that!
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I always thought that was year round??? Lol
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A6 - - when people begin to avoid others & don’t really engage when in discussions. It’s time to see what’s up.
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A7 Simple start the day with a smile, maybe it sounds corny but it gets things going in the right direction
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A7: laugh everyday with staff and students - keep perspective of the big picture and try not to sweat the small stuff
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I've learnt to slow down responses, but yet I still take things personally. Just don't show it
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A7 Sometimes "having a bit more fun" means just letting the little things go w ss. The relationships are more important
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I have to sneak out a little early :( great convo tonight!
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A7 - Mini dance party. You can't not smile when attempting to salsa while drinking coffee
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. one of the most important things - smile, greet people with enthusiasm, thank them - little gestures, big impact
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A7 Have a laugh, two or ten. Make others laugh even at your own expense
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Agreed! I respect people who are empathetic and look outside themselves to see how others are doing!
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Q7: Finding time to just talk to one of my Kinders always brightens my day (and usually gives me a staff room story!)
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A7 For some reason most of my math classes recently have included sound effects that come along with graphing functions
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Psst, you're not supposed to tell us ;-) Thanks for participating!
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. there are key times of the year when stress is high - need to be aware of these and check to see how ppl are doing
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A7 I really believe in power of laughter. 😄
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Was it not said that engaging Ss begins at the door with a greeting? Why not Ts as well?
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Their perspective is something adults usually need. Often we're too serious.
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Don't take things personally unless the statement includes the word "you"
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Absolutely. It takes a while before it becomes natural to see how people are doing w/o reminding yourself to do it.
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You would say that wouldn't you! ;-)
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A7. Today we had some rough personal issues w Ss and 1 S said. I can always try 2 make them laugh.
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A7: One of my goals is to laugh daily. Another is to find gratitude at the end of each day.
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A7. I make sure that the first thing I say to everyone has some form of humor or joy in it. Avoid the negative tones.
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sometimes I don’t even take them personally even with “you”. Sometimes it’s better not to!
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I wouldn't think this would have to be a Goal for you, but rather just your approach to all things!
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Hmmmmm...borrowing some ideas from George Costanza I see! 😜
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I've never found belly laughing to work well for me. If it's not genuine it's not helpful to me for some reason.
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Agreed. The mind flip from "you" to "ewe" can also be entertaining
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What do you have against my sheep?!? How dare you!!!
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I seriously have to wonder how long you've had that one waiting...
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we too had horrible news re:sts family today - unfortunately these are the things that put it all in perspective
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Hope everyone has another great week! Take care
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Now I'm going to have to find that Jimmy Fallon character, Sara! !
