#Kinderchat Archive | Participate

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:00 PM EST

Come out, come out wherever you are. It's #kinderchat time! Say hello, where you are & best/worst part of your day. Mine was a doozy!

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KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:01 PM EST

Christine from southern Alberta. Best part was reconnecting with kids; worst part was walking home in the COLD #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:02 PM EST

#kinderchat Hi everyone! Michelle from BC, Canada...best part of today was watching the @vanaqua penguin cam with my students.

In reply to @vanaqua

CartwrightClass Jan 9 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hi! Susan from Texas. Best - kinder hugs. Worst - kinders wiping boogerson me during hugs 😂#kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:02 PM EST

All the fun and none of the penguin smell! #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @vanaqua

EduGladiators Jan 9 @ 9:03 PM EST

Tune in NOW! #EduGladiators is LIVE w/@BrendanFetters ▶️ https://t.co/QVIuohC6FP #ByronEdChat #COLchat #ELLChat #kinderchat #TeacherEdChat

LoriW1088 Jan 9 @ 9:03 PM EST

Lori from MO. Best part of my day was watching students help each other #Kindnessmatters #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:04 PM EST

Amy here, moderating from Calgary, Canada. Best: seeing the kiddos again. Worst: indoor recess ALL DAY. #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:04 PM EST

Faige retired kinder teacher in LA. I subbed today. Run of rainy days stopped later in morning. Luckily kids had lunch outside #kinderchat

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:04 PM EST

Or the bus ride! Tomorrow we become daddy penguins protecting our eggs. #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @vanaqua

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:04 PM EST

Need lots of patience and good balancing skills with your feets to be a penguin dad! #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @vanaqua

LoriW1088 Jan 9 @ 9:05 PM EST

I could watch that ALL day! #Kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

KinderChat123 Jan 9 @ 9:05 PM EST

Welcome back & happy new year. Tonight we are NOT killing joy of reading. Article here: https://t.co/wxHqDKHVAH by @TonySinanis #kinderchat

In reply to @TonySinanis

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:05 PM EST

Carrie from PEI. Best part of the day? We started guided reading. And we all had fun! #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:05 PM EST

ALL WEEK!! AGH! I'm yelling in 2017!! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

SaraAnn2860 Jan 9 @ 9:05 PM EST

Sara, PA-Best part... Seeing the kiddos again... worst part... Monday! :P #kinderchat

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:05 PM EST

The squeals of delight when the penguins looked directly in the camera were hilarious! #kinderchat

In reply to @LoriW1088

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:05 PM EST

Indoor recess for us too! Crazy cold temps today #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:05 PM EST

I have hope for Friday... #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:06 PM EST

True. Just wanted sympathy. And to YELL. #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

nan_sumner Jan 9 @ 9:06 PM EST

Hi, Nan from NJ, best part was getting kids outside in frigid temps at end of the day. It was invigorating for all of us! #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:06 PM EST

2 of my K classes were supposed to have ski lessons tmro - cancelled bc of FREEZING COLD. #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:06 PM EST

Ours were today and cancelled. Very sad people in our building. #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:06 PM EST

Hi Faige! It must have been fun back in the classroom.. #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:07 PM EST

My kids were YELLING ALL DAY! #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @happycampergirl

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:08 PM EST

Our Ks go for 4 lesson series, so hopefully they will get there next week! #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:08 PM EST

it is. I've been w/them since Thursday. T is sick. Today first guided reading experience. How apropos to this chat #Kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:09 PM EST

Our 1-4s were to go to COP today but no luck. The 5-8s are off to Nakiska so hoping for the best! #chinook #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

mattBgomez - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hello to The #kinderchat hopefully your year has been #pukealert free

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:09 PM EST

Today was our first guided reading session too! #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator, @MauiMickey

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:09 PM EST

MISTER GOMEZ IS HERE. HE ALWAYS BRINGS THE JOY! #Kinderchat

In reply to @mattBgomez

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:10 PM EST

Q1: Prior to tonight, have you ever considered or worried about whether you were killing the joy of reading? #kinderchat

CartwrightClass Jan 9 @ 9:10 PM EST

Dare to dream!! #Kinderchat #pukealert

In reply to @mattBgomez

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:10 PM EST

Hi Matt so nice to see you. #Kinderchat

mattBgomez - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hello to The #kinderchat hopefully your year has been #pukealert free

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:10 PM EST

We start Guided Reading on Jan 16! #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @dubioseducator

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:11 PM EST

Confession: I love when we start guided reading #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @dubioseducator

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1 I have noticed a real sucking of joy in reading instruction over the past 10 years or so #toomanyprograms #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

CartwrightClass Jan 9 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1 Absolutely! During my 1st couple years in kinder my Ss hated guided rdg time #kinderchat

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:11 PM EST

On my mind so often and now from the perspective of a retired kinder teacher it ways heavily on my mind #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:10 PM EST

Q1: Prior to tonight, have you ever considered or worried about whether you were killing the joy of reading? #kinderchat

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1 I am always concerned with making sure my students love reading! #kinderchat

SaraAnn2860 Jan 9 @ 9:12 PM EST

When I taught @ the intermediate level yes.... @ the K level not yet! :) #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:12 PM EST

I read many articles full of jargon that makes me worry about the joy. #closereading #Kinderchat

mattBgomez - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: well... I've had a kid tell me they hate reading and had a few cry at teacher table. So yes I've questioned the joy #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: Every Day! Reading used to be a fun, easy going time. Now it’s rush, rush, rush. Push, push, push. #kinderchat

TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1- I never thought about the fact that I might have been killing the love for reading as a teacher until I became a parent. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:12 PM EST

I worry about strong readers losing the joy bc instruction just gets in their way. #Kinderchat

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:13 PM EST

I love it too! Though it's more like shared reading where everyone has a book. 😉 #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @dubioseducator

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:13 PM EST

Thank you so much for coming and for inspiring our conversation tonight! #Kinderchat

In reply to @TonySinanis

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:13 PM EST

Becoming a parent opens our eyes to a lot, doesn’t it! #kinderchat

In reply to @TonySinanis

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:13 PM EST

Exactly. And anchor charts. And other inauthentic ways to respond to text #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:13 PM EST

When balanced with the joy of reading & given kids TIME, I manage it better in my heart #Kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @MauiMickey

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:13 PM EST

Yep, us too. Like a small group shared reading #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @dubioseducator

LoriW1088 Jan 9 @ 9:14 PM EST

I was a parent then a T. I saw it happen to my son so I'm am very careful. #Kinderchat

In reply to @TonySinanis

mattBgomez - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:14 PM EST

I hate reading myself so I understand the lack of joy. Especially when forced to read something #ididntreadarticle #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:14 PM EST

I think OFTEN about @bluskyz quote "As an adult reader, I do not MAKE A DIORAMA after reading a great book!" #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @bluskyz

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:14 PM EST

All the things you mention in your article I dropped years ago because I never saw them fostering love of reading. #kinderchat

In reply to @TonySinanis

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:15 PM EST

Exactly! #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @dubioseducator

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:15 PM EST

I have seen it more over the years when the tears & fears held kids back. #Kinderchat

In reply to @TonySinanis

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KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:15 PM EST

Agreed! Do any book clubs in the so-called real world do these things? NOPE. #yelling #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @bluskyz

TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:15 PM EST

No teacher wants to take the joy out of reading for kids but in this age of accountability we are consumed w/ data, levels & #s! #kinderchat

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:16 PM EST

I make the guided reading fun, not stressful or "mandatory" #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator, @CarrieMarshall1

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:16 PM EST

NO RECESS UNTIL YOU READ THE ARTICLE, WRITE A SUMMARY & ADD TO YOUR LOG, YOUNG MAN. NOW MOVE YOUR CLIP. #Kinderchat

In reply to @mattBgomez

LoriW1088 Jan 9 @ 9:16 PM EST

It's hard to find books for boys that are beginning readers. #Kinderchat

ChrisDalley928 Jan 9 @ 9:16 PM EST

#kinderchat Hey there.....

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:16 PM EST

I love her! Did you read her latest post?? #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @KeeneeLou, @bluskyz

mattBgomez - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:16 PM EST

I once made it to March without a #pukealert Was punished day one next year #karma #kinderchat

In reply to @mirandalarayne

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:16 PM EST

Sad but true. #kinderchat

In reply to @TonySinanis

EduGladiators Jan 9 @ 9:17 PM EST

🍎 #EduGladiators returns 1/14 w/@bethhill2829 ▶️ Join her LIVE afterwards https://t.co/8PDX5e1cDU #COLchat #kinderchat #TeacherEdChat

In reply to @bethhill2829

CartwrightClass Jan 9 @ 9:17 PM EST

lol OUT LOUD! #Kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @mattBgomez

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:17 PM EST

Hi Matt! @gcouros doesn't like reading either. #goodcompany #kinderchat

In reply to @mattBgomez, @gcouros

TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:17 PM EST

that's awesome! Hopefully more educators will join you. #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:18 PM EST

I’ve found that the more casual I can keep it, the better we do. #funnythat #kinderchat #StillNeedToGetToLevelC

In reply to @MauiMickey, @dubioseducator

afitzau Jan 9 @ 9:18 PM EST

My 10 year old hates reading. It makes me so sad and much more aware of keeping the joy of reading for my students. #kinderchat

In reply to @TonySinanis

mattBgomez - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:18 PM EST

don't encourage her. I'll have to move my clip to light purple next #kinderchat

In reply to @CartwrightClass, @happycampergirl

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:18 PM EST

We all try but some kids the "whole" reading thing/program scares them in thinking they can't #Kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @CarrieMarshall1

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:18 PM EST

I think I have more freedom because I teach in Canada, not the US. #kinderchat

In reply to @TonySinanis

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:19 PM EST

Wow! #Kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @KeeneeLou, @bluskyz

afitzau Jan 9 @ 9:19 PM EST

Totally agree with you Michelle. We are very fortunate! #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @TonySinanis

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q2: Are you/have you ever been guilty of any of the "joy killers" described in the post? What is/was your reasoning behind them? #kinderchat

LoriW1088 Jan 9 @ 9:20 PM EST

Today one of my boys was so excited to read a book about snakes by himself. Smile from ear to ear. #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:20 PM EST

But the changes I've noticed are around our fair country too #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @TonySinanis

mattBgomez - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:20 PM EST

I love reading to kids. I hate reading for fun. Weird I know but I'm weird. #alsohungry #kinderchat

In reply to @zachrunspdx, @TonySinanis

TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:20 PM EST

that's so important... use our experiences as parents to inform our practices as educators. #Kinderchat

In reply to @afitzau

BMcClelland24 Jan 9 @ 9:20 PM EST

This is what happened today "planned" guided reading today...I sat back and smiled while they enjoyed their library book! #Kinderchat

KKidsNY Jan 9 @ 12:01 PM EST

Using the pictures to discover information about dinosaurs. https://t.co/e4876Uwb9U

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:20 PM EST

I agree. Not all of Canada has the freedom that other parts do. Still not to US level though #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @MauiMickey, @TonySinanis

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:21 PM EST

I tried to set the stage that they are readers. We identified sight words in their books, picture clues & letter/sound skills. #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: I used to do “reading logs” problem: Levels A, B, and C don’t have lots of content to comment on, lol! #kinderchat

BMcClelland24 Jan 9 @ 9:21 PM EST

This is what happened during "planned" guided reading today! I just sat back and watched! #kinderchat #loveofreading

KKidsNY Jan 9 @ 12:01 PM EST

Using the pictures to discover information about dinosaurs. https://t.co/e4876Uwb9U

LoriW1088 Jan 9 @ 9:21 PM EST

@BMcClelland24 One of our favorite things to do is just sit and share our books when we get back from library. #Kinderchat

In reply to @BMcClelland24

afitzau Jan 9 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2 Yes. Reading logs for years when I taught grade one. Mostly because that's what everyone else did. I cringe now. #kinderchat

CartwrightClass Jan 9 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2 I am guilty of the Reading Log! #kinderchat

BMcClelland24 Jan 9 @ 9:22 PM EST

It's the best time! #Kinderchat

In reply to @LoriW1088

TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2- I was guilty of all of them in the name of holding kids accountable. As a result I made reading about me instead of them. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2 1/2 Over my very long career, have done a few of these! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2 2/2 But our "literature responses" have certainly broadened and are most often great discussions #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

afitzau Jan 9 @ 9:23 PM EST

I know...seriously. What was I thinking. Best comments were 'I like it.' #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2 Probably those that kept me up at night. I think leveled readers were my biggest nemesis but I found creative ways to bypass #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:24 PM EST

It’s like in running records, “tell me about this story” "Umm… they play with toys??” Not really a lot to go on there #kinderchat

In reply to @afitzau

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:26 PM EST

A2 I used to do Reading Logs...I rejoiced when I gave them up. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:26 PM EST

So much truth here! Not my fave either. Creativity with those levels! #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

mattBgomez - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:26 PM EST

When kids WANT to read you can't stop them. I learned after many years to focus on the want over the how. Have a great night #kinderchat

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:26 PM EST

And that's why I love read alouds! Kinders are unbelievably perceptive & have so much to say. #Kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @afitzau

TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:27 PM EST

If we are going to make our kids do an "assignment" connected to their reading then at least give them choice & ownership. #kinderchat

afitzau Jan 9 @ 9:28 PM EST

Absolutely. They love the characters and have so much higher level comprehension. #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator, @CarrieMarshall1

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:28 PM EST

A2 Any of the joy killers I used to do were started because that's what I was taught as strategies in university. #kinderchat

TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:29 PM EST

Our literacy block should include time to just read for pleasure & reading conferences w/ kids to help inform our instruction. #kinderchat

CartwrightClass Jan 9 @ 9:29 PM EST

Well said! #kinderchat #teachergoals #webblc

TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:27 PM EST

If we are going to make our kids do an "assignment" connected to their reading then at least give them choice & ownership. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:30 PM EST

Q3: Do you disagree with any of the author's points or perceptions? #kinderchat

TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:30 PM EST

so great to see you Matt- feel like it's been forever. Hope all is well in your world! #kinderchat

In reply to @mattBgomez

ChrisDalley928 Jan 9 @ 9:31 PM EST

#kinderchat A1. I feel that way sometimes especially when skills are too isolated and out of the context of quality literary text.

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:31 PM EST

A2 For me those joy killers came along with the furious need to get kinders to read. #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

AlliWasserman Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

RA's &shared reading are so important! Get kids excited about reading and show them that they can do it too! #Kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

I have never "had to" get my K's to read. There is no curricular expectation here. #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

A3 Nope...agree totally. The JOY of reading comes first...the skills will follow. #kinderchat

CartwrightClass Jan 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

A3 Agree with all - the question is how to implement while packing in all standards too. Have to think outside the box! #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

As long as there is no pressure in these contexts, I agree! #kinderchat

In reply to @AlliWasserman, @dubioseducator

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

Some yes. But if a program is designed to "help" kids learn 2read, an underlying perception that's an expectation #Kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:35 PM EST

Remembering that my job is to *introduce* reading skills, takes the pressure off, helps to bring in the joy #stillNeedLevelC #kinderchat

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

Will have to see tweets later heading to early birthday dinner with my son. #kinderchat

AlliWasserman Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

Ss will read when they are ready, but we can impart a love of books early on #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @dubioseducator

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

Have a wonderful evening Faige! #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

ChrisDalley928 Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

#kinderchat Quick Q. The experience chart is very engaging. Ss review the happenings for the day and sign-in at the bottom of the chart.

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

Totally agree! #kinderchat

In reply to @AlliWasserman, @dubioseducator

TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

I'd love to hear any different perspectives from the ones I shared in my post- I'm always looking to learn & grow. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

Q4: Why does instilling joy matter? Is it separate from teaching kids to read? Is it essential? #kinderchat

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

My favourite way of reading with my students is to get comfy on the carpet and gather around a "fire"... #kinderchat

In reply to @TonySinanis

TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

Teaching kids how to read & supporting a love for books, reading & information are connected but not dependent on each other. #Kinderchat

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

...or on the "beach" or by a "babbling brook"...the relaxing "location" adds to the magic. #kinderchat

In reply to @TonySinanis

CartwrightClass Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A4 1/2 Essential! It's physically possible to teach Ss to read even if they hate it - but... #kinderchat

CartwrightClass Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A4 2/2 ask yourself ...who are our best readers? The ones that already love it! #kinderchat

AlliWasserman Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A4: instilling a love of learning, wondering about our world, and building confidence is essential when teaching kids to read #Kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A4: I think it depends on what our final outcome is. Do we want lifelong, critical thinkers &readers? then we need to instil joy #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

Joining late! Hi all! A4: building positive relationship w reading =interest, comprehension. Decoding is a natural progression! #Kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4: But we can still teach kids to read w/out joy. But it’s rote and doesn’t reach their soul #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

For me, reading is the key to SO MUCH that the joy is ESSENTIAL. #Kinderchat

TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

Our kids need time to read books of choice, explore "just right" books & dive into high interest texts. It's about choice. #Kinderchat

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A4 Joy in reading makes it more likely that students will grow up to be readers. #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:46 PM EST

Exactly #kinderchat

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A4 Joy in reading makes it more likely that students will grow up to be readers. #kinderchat

dubioseducator Jan 9 @ 9:46 PM EST

Yes when they see your joy and passion in sharing books that is incredibly motivator to instill joy #Kinderchat

In reply to @AlliWasserman, @KeeneeLou

hechternacht - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:46 PM EST

It's sooo easy to kill it!! #kinderchat Contrast w English deep love of story- so interesting!

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

CartwrightClass Jan 9 @ 9:46 PM EST

Yes. "My best reader sure hates reading!" said no teacher ever. #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

AlliWasserman Jan 9 @ 9:46 PM EST

and then that's when reading breaks apart, when the kids aren't connected #Kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

A love for reading is a love for thinking. Let's give our kids time to think, read and explore. #Kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

When we demonstrate joy in reading, our Ss become intrigued: They want that too #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

A4 Reading gives experience new things, customs, places, cultures-opens the world to you. Joy is imperative #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

I don't just want thhem em to know how to read. I want them to be READERS. #Kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

True Story #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

I don't just want thhem em to know how to read. I want them to be READERS. #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

This is what I was trying to say. Thanks friend. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

I don't just want thhem em to know how to read. I want them to be READERS. #Kinderchat

afitzau Jan 9 @ 9:49 PM EST

I just asked my son, "I don't like it when I 'have' to read a book, it throws me off." It's all about choice. #kinderchat

In reply to @TonySinanis

TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:49 PM EST

We need to give our kids, in kindergarten, time to read books- lots of books-throughout the day! The more they read, the better! #Kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:49 PM EST

My own kids usually hated reading in school- didn’t like the books, didn’t like the pace the T set. But they all love reading #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:49 PM EST

Typos in my last tweet are thanks to my dog, btw. #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

And it's okay to read the pictures before we can read all the words. #kinderchat

In reply to @TonySinanis

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

Q5: Do you have students who have ALREADY lost the joy? How can we re-kindle it? #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

I can't think of a single child who didn't enjoy "story" as long as other needs met. When time is right they just wide eye ❤ #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A5: I don’t know if they’ve lost the joy- I don’t know that they ever had it to begin with. Those are the tough nuts! #kinderchat

CartwrightClass Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

YES! I think so many of us get caught up bc Ss "can't read yet" (I used to be guilty!) #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

Of course they are done independent reading after 30 seconds though :) #Kinderchat Literally. I've timed it!! :)

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hechternacht - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

This is hugely important #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

And it's okay to read the pictures before we can read all the words. #kinderchat
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KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A5 I see older Ss who "have" to read instead of "want" to read, so that's a concern #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

When I taught 1st, I insisted on quiet indep reading until they learned to love it. Just spend TIME w/books. #Kinderchat

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A5 Find books that interest them! #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5 by adjusting the things that kill and replacing w fun. ie change independent reading into a game #kinderchat

CartwrightClass Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5 - It's tough! Celebrate small triumphs. Focus on strengths and what we're going to learn next, not what they can't do. #kinderchat

sum_of_which Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

If children are engaged, then they are learning. Want a great way to engage children with numbers? https://t.co/BOohMjLE0D #kinderchat

AlliWasserman Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

When Ts ask how many RA's/day, I always say the more you read to them and with them, the better!! #Kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

We used to play "pass the book" - 5 min w/your book, then everyone passes clockwise. Kids LOVED. #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

If you can read a STOP sign, you are a reader!! :) #Kinderchat First day we all become readers.

CartwrightClass Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

YES! I think so many of us get caught up bc Ss "can't read yet" (I used to be guilty!) #Kinderchat
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CarrieMarshall1 Jan 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

OK #kinderchat time for this teacher to hit the hay. Busy week ahead of her! As always, loved chatting with you all!

SteveWyborney Jan 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

In just a few minutes, step over to the #ssdedu chat! #tlap #Kinderchat #colchat #KSedchat #ellchat

KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

Yuppers! And, you can read your name? Yea! You are a reader! #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

Bye Carrie! #kindertwin #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

I do Ride and Read™ where music goes, pretend ride bikes around room, then stops and read #kinderchat Slowly build stamina

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AlliWasserman Jan 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

A5: I cringe when I hear "I can't read" Telling stories and using the pictures to story tell are reading!! #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

Goodnight Carrie!! #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:58 PM EST

Time to wrap up, folks. Huge tks to @TonySinanis for writing the post we discussed tonight, and to you all for great convo! #kinderchat

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SLPanter Jan 9 @ 9:58 PM EST

Let them checkout anything they want from the school library. Let their minds dance over art and carry Harry Potter. #kinderchat

MauiMickey Jan 9 @ 9:59 PM EST

Thanks for the great #kinderchat !

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KeeneeLou Jan 9 @ 9:59 PM EST

Thank you for such a thought provoking article and joining in the discussion! Happy 2017 all! #kinderchat

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TonySinanis Jan 9 @ 9:59 PM EST

So lucky to work with @AlliWasserman in #WeArePlainedge! Love this... #Kinderchat

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AlliWasserman Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

When Ts ask how many RA's/day, I always say the more you read to them and with them, the better!! #Kinderchat
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