#1stchat Archive
Weekly chat for excited 1st grade teachers who love to learn and share ideas. Participants are interested in a variety of topics including literacy, math, technology, play, inquiry, and being the best educators they can be!
Sunday March 5, 2017
8:00 PM EST
participatechat
Mar 5 @ 8:00 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#1stchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/xmtSVUpf3s
LongyHan
Mar 5 @ 8:00 PM EST
Want to get young students excited to read? Fire up their imagination with G&Gās world travels!
https://t.co/jO2UUW8NuM
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#titletalk
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:00 PM EST
Hello, everyone! It's time for
#1stchat
. I'm Leka from Iowa hosting tonight's chat.
MrLee1stGrade
Mar 5 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hello, 1st grade teacher from Ulen MN.
#1stchat
#mnlead
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:03 PM EST
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Hi Claire here from chilly Vermont....brrrrrrrr Hoping for a warm up this week 2 get that sap flowing for our maple season 2 start
MarieJSumrall
Mar 5 @ 8:03 PM EST
#Hi
everyone. Marie from Dallas, Texas area.
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hello! How are you tonight?
#1stchat
In reply to @MrLee1stGrade
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:03 PM EST
#1stchat
I love open chats.......I can't wait to see where we go tonight.
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hi, Claire! How are you?
#1stchat
In reply to @cdmom
Woods1stgrade
Mar 5 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hi Everyone, Traci from KS here
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MrLee1stGrade
Mar 5 @ 8:04 PM EST
I'm pretty good! Excited to connect with other 1st grade teachers
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In reply to @lekadegroot
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hi, Marie! Great to see you!
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In reply to @MarieJSumrall
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hi, Traci! Hope you had a good weekend!
#1stchat
In reply to @Woods1stgrade
MsKnutsonsClass
Mar 5 @ 8:05 PM EST
Whoa! I finally made it around to a
#1stchat
.. it has been a while!
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:05 PM EST
#1stchat
Great Leka! How about you? I've missed you the last couple of chats. Glad you're here tonight.
In reply to @lekadegroot
tracey_bleakley
Mar 5 @ 8:06 PM EST
Hello from Texas! I will be in and out tonight, trying to get kids ready for bed.
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JaneCulver5
Mar 5 @ 8:06 PM EST
Hi! Jane, blowing in from SW Kansas!
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:07 PM EST
Glad you are here!
#1stchat
In reply to @MsKnutsonsClass
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:07 PM EST
Thanks, Claire! I was in Vegas last weekend:)
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In reply to @cdmom
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:08 PM EST
Hi, Tracey! Glad to see you!
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In reply to @tracey_bleakley
AmandaRapstad
Mar 5 @ 8:08 PM EST
Hey everyone! Amanda, from Montana!
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:08 PM EST
Hi, Jane! Glad to see you tonight!
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In reply to @JaneCulver5
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:08 PM EST
Hi, Amanda! How are you tonight?
#1stchat
In reply to @AmandaRapstad
AmandaRapstad
Mar 5 @ 8:09 PM EST
I'm great! How about you?
#1stchat
In reply to @lekadegroot
JaneCulver5
Mar 5 @ 8:09 PM EST
Hi! Just how does your district provide the money for these awesome trips you take?
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In reply to @lekadegroot
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:09 PM EST
Great question!! YES! It will start on Monday, March 27!! Please mark your calendar!
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MarieJSumrall
Mar 5 @ 8:06 PM EST
You too Leka. Question- Will you be leading Elmer and the Dragon again this year?
In reply to @lekadegroot
massignmenthelp
Mar 5 @ 8:10 PM EST
#1stchat
#apchat
#ecet2
#edchatri
#GCLchat
#ISNchat
5 Signs Indicate that you Need to Hire Online Math Tutor
https://t.co/KM38333Kxz
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:10 PM EST
#1stchat
Can I start off? Does anyone have any great ideas for teaching "How To" Books.( Procedural)
smalchow
Mar 5 @ 8:10 PM EST
Hi all! Sara from WI joining in. On cell phone so will likely have sore thumbs when done. šš
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:10 PM EST
It is an open chat tonight. Please post questions or exciting learning happening in your classroom to share!
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:11 PM EST
It was a vacation. no work related. :)
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In reply to @JaneCulver5
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:11 PM EST
Hi, Sara! Glad you are joining us!
#1stchat
In reply to @smalchow
Woods1stgrade
Mar 5 @ 8:12 PM EST
@JaneCulver5
&I started with a how to create a monster class paper than traded ours and made each other's, super fun
#1stchat
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:10 PM EST
#1stchat
Can I start off? Does anyone have any great ideas for teaching "How To" Books.( Procedural)
MrLee1stGrade
Mar 5 @ 8:12 PM EST
How do you teach your rock unit?
#1stchat
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:13 PM EST
#1stchat
Oh I loved this last year I had never read series & it was terrific. 2nd gr. Ts were not happy though for spoiling it
In reply to @lekadegroot
JaneCulver5
Mar 5 @ 8:13 PM EST
I did a fun writing activity! How to eat an Oreo cookie! Sampled first of course!
#1stchat
AmandaRapstad
Mar 5 @ 8:14 PM EST
using
https://t.co/rBOdezgu5X
https://t.co/HOrsVS4Zr0
#1stchat
In reply to @MrLee1stGrade
smalchow
Mar 5 @ 8:14 PM EST
I many times started with how to build a snowman and we went out and built one together as a class for background knowledge
@cdmom
#1stchat
In reply to @cdmom
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:14 PM EST
#1stchat
Traci I'm not sure that I understand ..."monster class paper"
In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @JaneCulver5
AssignmentHelpN
Mar 5 @ 8:15 PM EST
#1stchat
#apchat
#edchatri
#GCLchat
#ISNchat
10 Facts you Must Know Before Choosing Fashion Designing as a Career
https://t.co/OG8sswFB3s
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:16 PM EST
#1stchat
this is great.....but we don't have any snow at the moment and temps are going up.
In reply to @smalchow
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:16 PM EST
Those of you who are new to "My Father's Dragon" book club, please check out this blog post from last year.
https://t.co/ALw0bpIHe3
#1stchat
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:16 PM EST
Those of you who are new to "My Father's Dragon" book club, please check out this blog post from last year.
https://t.co/Aw8SqHhYRa
#1stchat
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:17 PM EST
Fun idea!
#1stchat
@cdmom
@JaneCulver5
In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @cdmom, @JaneCulver5
MsKnutsonsClass
Mar 5 @ 8:17 PM EST
I just got notified today that we'll be mystery number skyping, soon! haha
#1stchat
In reply to @AmandaRapstad
AmandaRapstad
Mar 5 @ 8:17 PM EST
I start w/having them tell me how to make pb&j and followed their directions exactly. Made for some laughs & good anchor
#1stchat
In reply to @cdmom
AmandaRapstad
Mar 5 @ 8:18 PM EST
Yes! So excited!
#1stchat
In reply to @MsKnutsonsClass
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:18 PM EST
Yum! I'm sure there were many different ways:)
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In reply to @JaneCulver5
MsKnutsonsClass
Mar 5 @ 8:18 PM EST
OMG!
@JenFunkOlson
- here it is! We were just chatting about this last week .. so excited!
#1stchat
In reply to @lekadegroot, @JenFunkOlson
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:19 PM EST
I'm a little behind the schedule this year. Thanks for your patience!
#1stchat
@JenFunkOlson
In reply to @MsKnutsonsClass, @JenFunkOlson
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:19 PM EST
Great idea Amanda
#1stchat
First graders would love this.
AmandaRapstad
Mar 5 @ 8:17 PM EST
I start w/having them tell me how to make pb&j and followed their directions exactly. Made for some laughs & good anchor
#1stchat
In reply to @cdmom
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:20 PM EST
Kids bring in their favorite rock & we explore. THen we go into three types of rocks & rock cycle. How about you?
#1stchat
In reply to @MrLee1stGrade
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:21 PM EST
Do you have any painted games on the cemented area for outside recess?
#1stchat
MrLee1stGrade
Mar 5 @ 8:22 PM EST
I might have the students also bring in their own rocks. Our Ss don't mention different types or rock cycle in 1st
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In reply to @lekadegroot
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:22 PM EST
#1stchat
is anyone else besides me reading "The Innovator's Mindset"? Fascinating book & open online course
#IMMOOC
It's pushing me 2 think
Woods1stgrade
Mar 5 @ 8:23 PM EST
we have a big USA map and 4 square
#1stchat
In reply to @lekadegroot
smalchow
Mar 5 @ 8:23 PM EST
I started it this summer and actually brought it along to the cabin to read this weekend
#1stchat
In reply to @cdmom
MsKnutsonsClass
Mar 5 @ 8:24 PM EST
Read that last summer - I really enjoyed it!
#1stchat
In reply to @cdmom
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:24 PM EST
#1stchat
I saw that U had asked this question. We do not but it would be great for our kiddos.
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:21 PM EST
Do you have any painted games on the cemented area for outside recess?
#1stchat
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:24 PM EST
Woohoo! Cannot wait! Such a great way to connect over a fabulous book!
@mrsbartlett23
@MsZsB4Birds
@kathyhoffmann11
#1stchat
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:16 PM EST
Those of you who are new to "My Father's Dragon" book club, please check out this blog post from last year.
https://t.co/Aw8SqHhYRa
#1stchat
JaneCulver5
Mar 5 @ 8:24 PM EST
We have very little black top area! Wish we had more!
#1stchat
In reply to @lekadegroot
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:25 PM EST
#1stchat
love the USA map idea!
In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @lekadegroot
KBaumgartner75
Mar 5 @ 8:26 PM EST
Late to the party tonight...Kristy from St. Louis
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:26 PM EST
Thanks
@Woods1stgrade
for organizing "Green Eggs & Ham" readers theater. We had great time with
@mflicek1
class.
#1stchat
In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @mflicek1
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:26 PM EST
Hi, Kristy! Glad you are here!
#1stchat
In reply to @KBaumgartner75
Woods1stgrade
Mar 5 @ 8:27 PM EST
we had fun tooš
#1stchat
In reply to @lekadegroot, @mflicek1
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:27 PM EST
#1stchat
It's a fantastic bk am enjoying the discussions with the author and others through Blog posts, and twitter chats like minded people
smalchow
Mar 5 @ 8:23 PM EST
I started it this summer and actually brought it along to the cabin to read this weekend
#1stchat
In reply to @cdmom
Woods1stgrade
Mar 5 @ 8:28 PM EST
Has anyone done any cool pbl projects?
#1stchat
JaneCulver5
Mar 5 @ 8:28 PM EST
I missed that this year! Gotta get out of my funk! Geezš
#1stchat
In reply to @lekadegroot, @Woods1stgrade, @mflicek1
MrLee1stGrade
Mar 5 @ 8:28 PM EST
Anyone have any great St. Patrick's day crafts planned?
#1stchat
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:28 PM EST
I have a new
@DonorsChoose
project! I would appreciate your RT!
https://t.co/oUxXqciiq9
#1stchat
#flexibleseating
#bestschoolday
In reply to @DonorsChoose
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:28 PM EST
I have a new
@DonorsChoose
project! I would appreciate your RT!
https://t.co/SHUZHbakBt
#1stchat
#flexibleseating
#bestschoolday
In reply to @DonorsChoose
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:29 PM EST
It's not too late! Ss love reading Dr. Seuss. Such a confidence booster!
#1stchat
@Woods1stgrade
@mflicek1
In reply to @JaneCulver5, @Woods1stgrade, @mflicek1
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:30 PM EST
Not a crafty person here... I'm curious also!
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MrLee1stGrade
Mar 5 @ 8:28 PM EST
Anyone have any great St. Patrick's day crafts planned?
#1stchat
Woods1stgrade
Mar 5 @ 8:30 PM EST
our ss are making traps at home & I bought some stem projects from tpt
#1stchat
In reply to @MrLee1stGrade
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:30 PM EST
#1stchat
I'm on vaca in Vermont this week and I had the Ss create leprechaun traps as homework. It's always fun!
In reply to @MrLee1stGrade
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:30 PM EST
@lekadegroot
What other kinds of desks do you have? I'm looking for something different for next year. More movable. ;)
#1stchat
In reply to @lekadegroot, @DonorsChoose, @lekadegroot
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:30 PM EST
We are planning on one right now. Actually playground game is related to one of the projects.
#1stchat
Woods1stgrade
Mar 5 @ 8:28 PM EST
Has anyone done any cool pbl projects?
#1stchat
JaneCulver5
Mar 5 @ 8:31 PM EST
Skyping with
@MrsPstorytime
this week! 4 days until Springbreak! I need some self care time!
#1stchat
In reply to @lekadegroot, @MrsPstorytime
KBaumgartner75
Mar 5 @ 8:31 PM EST
I've implemented STEM this yr if that counts as PBL. Interested in what others have done
#1stchat
Woods1stgrade
Mar 5 @ 8:28 PM EST
Has anyone done any cool pbl projects?
#1stchat
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:31 PM EST
@Woods1stgrade
That's what we have too. We also have a giant circle, a track and relay lanes.
#1stchat
In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @lekadegroot, @Woods1stgrade
JaneCulver5
Mar 5 @ 8:31 PM EST
Love the idea of traps!
#1stchat
In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @MrLee1stGrade
KBaumgartner75
Mar 5 @ 8:32 PM EST
Wanting to try a genius hour project during 4th quarter. Any suggestions for starting it?
#1stchat
smalchow
Mar 5 @ 8:32 PM EST
will record voice in ExP Evryrhing and then upload to
@Seesaw
Using as part of keyboard curriculum 2of2
#1stchat
In reply to @MrLee1stGrade, @Seesaw
AmandaRapstad
Mar 5 @ 8:32 PM EST
I used this to help me.
https://t.co/WkYjkE9C20
#1stchat
In reply to @KBaumgartner75
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:33 PM EST
@KBaumgartner75
I'm trying it w/my 1st & 2nd
#googleclassroom
kids. First attempt is a group slide based on a
#pebblego
bio.
#1stchat
In reply to @KBaumgartner75, @KBaumgartner75
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:33 PM EST
@KBaumgartner75
Hoping it will go well and then we can expand into more choice.
#1stchat
In reply to @KBaumgartner75, @KBaumgartner75
Woods1stgrade
Mar 5 @ 8:33 PM EST
I mine work in pairs so they can help, they pick topic and how they will share the info, after that I let them go
#1stchat
In reply to @KBaumgartner75
JaneCulver5
Mar 5 @ 8:33 PM EST
We will be doing "passion for an animal"
#1stchat
In reply to @KBaumgartner75
AmandaRapstad
Mar 5 @ 8:33 PM EST
This sounds fun! Is it a STEM project?
#1stchat
In reply to @cdmom, @MrLee1stGrade
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:34 PM EST
I just have round tables at different hight.
#1stchat
In reply to @MrsWard3
JaneCulver5
Mar 5 @ 8:35 PM EST
This is great! Thanks!
#1stchat
In reply to @AmandaRapstad, @KBaumgartner75
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:35 PM EST
#1stchat
Ss create pictures off forests with leprechs popping out Then took photos of S as sneaky leprech. & printed them tiny hid on bord
KBaumgartner75
Mar 5 @ 8:35 PM EST
@Woods1stgrade
@MrsWard3
I like the idea of group or partners for first try. Supporting each other to build confidence
#1stchat
In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @MrsWard3
smalchow
Mar 5 @ 8:36 PM EST
Anyone interested in playing
#MysteryNumber
via GHO Mon 13th or 27th at 3pm CT? Please DM me if possibility. š
#1stchat
KLirenman
Mar 5 @ 8:37 PM EST
Hello
#1stchat
friends. Karen from Vancouver, BC here. I teach grades one, two, and three combined.
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:37 PM EST
would love to, but 3pm is a bit too late for us. Too close to dismissal:(
#1stchat
In reply to @smalchow
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:37 PM EST
@lekadegroot
I saw these and now I can't get it out of my mind!
https://t.co/Y0f78HTyzH
:)
#1stchat
In reply to @lekadegroot, @lekadegroot
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:38 PM EST
@smalchow
I can probably do the 27th. Let me check my schedule and get back to you. :)
#1stchat
In reply to @smalchow, @smalchow
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:38 PM EST
#1stchat
onceSs know topics I found youtube videos for each to watch. created a page of all videos so others could learn too
In reply to @KBaumgartner75
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:39 PM EST
It looks awesome! You should try
@DonorsChoose
#1stchat
In reply to @MrsWard3, @DonorsChoose
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:39 PM EST
Hi, Karen! How have you been friend?
#1stchat
In reply to @KLirenman
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:40 PM EST
@lekadegroot
I love DC. They have changed me for the better in every which way. :O)
#1stchat
In reply to @lekadegroot, @DonorsChoose, @lekadegroot
JaneCulver5
Mar 5 @ 8:40 PM EST
Great idea! Thanks!
#1stchat
In reply to @KBaumgartner75
KLirenman
Mar 5 @ 8:40 PM EST
My class has been raising salmon from eggs since the new year. If you want to learn more I think they could teach your class.
#1stchat
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:40 PM EST
#1stchat
love how everything is on wheels. I have not see this furniture before...intriguing
In reply to @MrsWard3, @lekadegroot
KLirenman
Mar 5 @ 8:41 PM EST
I miss you and my
#1stchat
friends. I'm very out of this loop these days. Our spring break is at the end of this week.
In reply to @lekadegroot
KLirenman
Mar 5 @ 8:42 PM EST
However most likely our salmon fry will go back to the hatchery at the end of the week. We'll release some after our break.
#1stchat
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:42 PM EST
@cdmom
That's a great idea! Just learned about watchkin which takes out youtube ads. So cool!
#1stchat
In reply to @cdmom, @KBaumgartner75, @cdmom
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:42 PM EST
#1stchat
this is such a cool project...Our 5-6 gds are raising salmon too.
KLirenman
Mar 5 @ 8:40 PM EST
My class has been raising salmon from eggs since the new year. If you want to learn more I think they could teach your class.
#1stchat
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:43 PM EST
@cdmom
Right?? Can you imagine the possibilities...work alone, with a partner, in a group! Ahhhh! :)
#1stchat
In reply to @cdmom, @lekadegroot, @cdmom
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:43 PM EST
The end of the day doesn't really work for us. We have RTI, recess then dismissal... during the day maybe?
#1stchat
In reply to @smalchow
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:44 PM EST
Going somewhere for your break?
#1stchat
In reply to @KLirenman
Woods1stgrade
Mar 5 @ 8:44 PM EST
I'm always up for mystery Skype, number or animal if anyone wants
#1stchat
JaneCulver5
Mar 5 @ 8:46 PM EST
We need to do one after spring break! Remeet our buddies?
#1stchat
In reply to @Woods1stgrade
mflicek1
Mar 5 @ 8:47 PM EST
Joining in way late as I'm feeling yucky and tried to get my things done so I can get to bed early.
#1stchat
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:48 PM EST
@mflicek1
:( Calling in sick I hope?
#1stchat
In reply to @mflicek1, @mflicek1
JaneCulver5
Mar 5 @ 8:48 PM EST
Oh no! Get well my friend!
#1stchat
In reply to @mflicek1
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:48 PM EST
@Woods1stgrade
I would love to. I haven't been skyping nearly as much as I would like this year... :(
#1stchat
In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @Woods1stgrade
mflicek1
Mar 5 @ 8:49 PM EST
Thank you! Family has had it since Thursday and I thought I could fight it.
#1stchat
In reply to @JaneCulver5
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:49 PM EST
Get some rest, my friend! I bet tough recovery from a fun vacation?
#1stchat
In reply to @mflicek1
IBPBLJill
Mar 5 @ 8:50 PM EST
It goes on sale tomorrow. Thank you 4 all the inquires, support, & ideas!
#2ndchat
#3rdchat
#Kinderchat
#1stchat
#prekinder
#ece
#stemkids
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:50 PM EST
Anyone flying out and going to the National CUE conference in Palm Springs in two weeks?
#1stchat
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:52 PM EST
#1stchat
Anyone have any (simple) challenges for their Ss? We did the marble run challenge and loved it. I'm looking for others.
Woods1stgrade
Mar 5 @ 8:52 PM EST
Makes my heart happy to chat with you all
#1stchat
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:52 PM EST
Looks like a great resource!
#1stchat
IBPBLJill
Mar 5 @ 8:50 PM EST
It goes on sale tomorrow. Thank you 4 all the inquires, support, & ideas!
#2ndchat
#3rdchat
#Kinderchat
#1stchat
#prekinder
#ece
#stemkids
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:53 PM EST
I wish!
#1stchat
In reply to @MrsWard3
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:53 PM EST
@cdmom
Our next big challenge is the egg drop to finish out our astronomy unit.
#1stchat
In reply to @cdmom, @cdmom
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:53 PM EST
#1stchat
I wish I was.....I don't go to conferences very often during the school year....usually go during the summer.
In reply to @MrsWard3
KBaumgartner75
Mar 5 @ 8:53 PM EST
Cup stacking is simple and always a fun one
#1stchat
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:52 PM EST
#1stchat
Anyone have any (simple) challenges for their Ss? We did the marble run challenge and loved it. I'm looking for others.
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:55 PM EST
Leprechaun trap would be a fun one:)
#1stchat
cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:56 PM EST
#1stchat
Love it....egg drop sounds great! How high is the drop.....thanks for the idea
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:53 PM EST
@cdmom
Our next big challenge is the egg drop to finish out our astronomy unit.
#1stchat
In reply to @cdmom, @cdmom
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 8:57 PM EST
Do you have any suggestions for a
#1stchat
topic?
MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:57 PM EST
@cdmom
Not sure. ;) Last year Ss dropped it off the stage, but we want it to be higher. Not sure how to fix that yet...
#1stchat
In reply to @cdmom, @cdmom
KLirenman
Mar 5 @ 8:57 PM EST
Some good challenges ones are here.
#1stchat
https://t.co/iayk6amxTF
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cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:57 PM EST
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Kristy I have boxes and boxes of cups and before our winter break with spent an hour just cup stacking, fun fun fun
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KLirenman
Mar 5 @ 8:58 PM EST
Some challenges here too that you can modify.
https://t.co/NXUSJkopJ3
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KBaumgartner75
Mar 5 @ 8:59 PM EST
If you have playground equipment u could drop from tallest slide.
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MrsWard3
Mar 5 @ 8:57 PM EST
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Not sure. ;) Last year Ss dropped it off the stage, but we want it to be higher. Not sure how to fix that yet...
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KLirenman
Mar 5 @ 8:59 PM EST
I have quite a few links to challenges actually.
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cdmom
Mar 5 @ 8:59 PM EST
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Thanks so much Karen this is a fantastic resources......you're the best!
KLirenman
Mar 5 @ 8:57 PM EST
Some good challenges ones are here.
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https://t.co/iayk6amxTF
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tracey_bleakley
Mar 5 @ 8:59 PM EST
This is a great resource. Thanks for sharing!
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