#6thchat Archive

#6thchat is used to chat, collaborate, and grow with other sixth grade educators from around the globe. Each session we discuss a topic voted on by #6thchat participants. It's a great way to help grow your PLN and share ideas with others.

Tuesday April 10, 2018
9:00 PM EDT

  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #6thchat! Please introduce yourself, where you teach, and what subjects! I'm Kristin and teach ELA and SS in Lansing, MI! I will moderate tonight! Welcome!
  • staceyreeder Apr 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Stacey, Cincinnati ELA in Cincinnati, OH. #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Tonight's chat will "infuse" creativity into our questions and, I hope, your responses! Be sure to follow one another, and explore each other's creative responses throughout the #6thchat!
  • HowardKiyuna Apr 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Howard 5th and 6th middle school math and science @Hopetechschool full inclusion campus. Palo Alto, CA. #6thchat
  • _Captain_Smith Apr 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Alisha, 6th ELA Interventions, KS #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hi Stacey! Welcome to #6thchat! Always happy to see you!
    In reply to @staceyreeder
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Questions will be tweeted from @6thchat and also found on https://t.co/nXsh95Lpkf I will RT them. #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Welcome to one of my very creative teacher friends! #6thchat So glad you are here!
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @Hopetechschool
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi Alisha! Welcome to #6thchat! So glad to have you here tonight!
  • rnowens Apr 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Rachel from Columbus, Ohio. Will try to stick around for a little bit tonight! I teach 6th grade ELA #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Just a time change reminder for my friend @PrincipalSmart if you can join us tonight for #6thchat Starting soon! :)
  • walkerjd40 Apr 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Jessica from Alabama. I teach 6th grade math!! #6thchat
  • _Captain_Smith Apr 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Thanks! Looking forward to sharing some great info tonight. :) #6thchat
    In reply to @mrskochheiser
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hi Rachel! Glad to see you here! Welcome! Another Ohio friend! #6thchat
    In reply to @rnowens
  • 6thchat Apr 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Question 1 is on the slide! #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hi Jessica! Glad to have you here to explore creativity in your content area! #6thchat
    In reply to @walkerjd40
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1) If world geography were a hat, what kind of hat would it be, and why? OR If poetry were a sport, what kind of sport would it be, and why? #6thchat
  • pensivechatter Apr 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Hi #6thchat! I'm Amie, RtI teacher from southern IL. I think I'll be in and out of the chat tonight.
  • walkerjd40 Apr 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    If math were a dessert what kind of dessert would it be? #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Hi Amie! Glad you can be here for whatever time you have! #6thchat
    In reply to @pensivechatter
  • staceyreeder Apr 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 If text structures were a tree what kind of tree would they be and why? #6thchat
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Good evening! Ryan in Michigan -- 6th social studies. Gearing up for another great #6thchat!
  • rnowens Apr 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1) If reading was an animal, what kind of animal would it be and why? #6thchat
  • _Captain_Smith Apr 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    If reading were a dog, what kind of dog would it be and why? #6thchat
  • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Late again! This time my wifi wouldn't hook up for some reason. Excited to talk about creativity. My favorite topic these days! #6thchat
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: If world geography were a food, what kind of food would it be, and why? #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    This is a hard one. Math would be an ice cream sundae because it has so many different "flavors" and "layers" to learn; if you don't keep using it, the concepts can melt away from you, too. #6thchat
    In reply to @walkerjd40
  • rnowens Apr 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    #6thchat
    In reply to @staceyreeder
  • HowardKiyuna Apr 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: If school were a guarantee what kind of guarantee would it be? #6thchat
  • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 If writing were a piece of cheese it would be Feta. Full of flavor and a little funk. #6thchat
  • walkerjd40 Apr 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Great answer!! #6thchat
    In reply to @mrskochheiser
  • 6thchat Apr 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Question 2 is on the slide! #6thchat
  • pensivechatter Apr 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    To me, poetry is like dancing. There are lots of different forms. It's all about how the artist creates it and how the audience perceives it.#6thchat
    In reply to @mrskochheiser
  • rnowens Apr 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Good one! A guarantee that everyone has an equal opportunity to learn in the way they can learn best #6thchat
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Ooooo, this is good. I would say it is a birch tree because some text structures are easy to peel away and understand while other are a bit more hidden like the rings within the tree. #6thchat
    In reply to @staceyreeder
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Hi Ryan! Welcome! Glad to have you here! #6thchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2) 7 Billion People by Englebert Humperdinck here https://t.co/ARfhP53aGM for a population project; Ss select a country to study during the year of World Geo, could have class add facts about their country to a class music collage w/this as a background. #6thchat
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1a: If world geography were a hat it would be a magician's hat. Lots of room to explore and there are always secrets to uncover when you get deeper in. #6thchat
    • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      A1) If world geography were a hat, what kind of hat would it be, and why? OR If poetry were a sport, what kind of sport would it be, and why? #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    This would be fun to do on a @padlet and have Ss select a picture to go with their response. I can see doing this one! Thank you! #6thchat
    In reply to @rnowens, @padlet
  • rnowens Apr 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    I love using the Mr. Grinch song to teach similes & metaphors #6thchat
  • KarenRojasNews Apr 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Just leaving a powerful twit chat #FutureDriven #MSAAchat ! #6thchat Karen here! I am an admin intern. I will love this chat too. Creativity, 21st century skill!
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    I am loving the answers to Q1...writing them down for future use in my classroom! #6thchat
  • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    It would be a dachshund because I just bought one! #6thchat
    In reply to @_Captain_Smith
  • rnowens Apr 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Grr I’m out of practice. A2 #6thchat
  • _Captain_Smith Apr 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Survivor. I could play this when students need a pick me up. #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    This is a tough one! Great way to teach guarantee to Ss and get a class discussion going regarding education. Love it! #6thchat
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    My favorite "sport" is dancing! Zumba most days! Great response! #6thchat
    In reply to @pensivechatter
  • walkerjd40 Apr 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    I need help with a song for math... #6thchat
  • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    I think I might have lost my mind, but he is cute! #6thchat
    In reply to @_Captain_Smith
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: Waiting on the World to Change by John Mayer. When I teach about world geography, kids often look for "facts" about our world then realize that change is happening daily. #6thchat
  • pensivechatter Apr 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: #6thchat - I'm at a loss! I'll just ask the students what music they feel is connected to what we're studying. Seems like cheating and the best answer at the same time.
  • 6thchat Apr 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Question 3 is on the slide! #6thchat
  • staceyreeder Apr 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2 I always think Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire is a fun way to fit in a quick piece of research. Find at least one thing you don't know anything about and learn something new! #6thchat https://t.co/6qiRstgc4V
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Welcome Karen! So glad to have you here! The creative juices are flowing here on #6thchat
    In reply to @KarenRojasNews
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A3) Ask Ss to bring in a healthy snack and then write similes and metaphors; post them on a @padlet and then ask Ss to use them in a story, response or poem. #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Music is one of my tougher areas to include. I love it but I am horrible at remembering lyrics, titles and artists. Weak spot for me. #6thchat
  • Dale_Chu Apr 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @mrskochheiser moderating a chat on creativity. Follow along at #6thchat!
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    I know the crew at #sstlap have had students add lyrics to the end of this song to relate to more recent world history (beyond the events of the song). #6thchat
    • staceyreeder Apr 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
      A2 I always think Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire is a fun way to fit in a quick piece of research. Find at least one thing you don't know anything about and learn something new! #6thchat https://t.co/6qiRstgc4V
  • walkerjd40 Apr 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Q3. We use a Dan Meter video on sugar packets when teaching ratios. Makes them really think about amount of sugar in drinks! #6thchat
  • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3 Poetry about our favorite foods. Many students shared favorite recipes when we did a demonstration genius hour project. #yum #6thchat
  • rnowens Apr 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3) Descriptive writing with donuts! Pair this with a mindfulness lesson-what do you taste, feel, hear, see, smell #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Fantastic! It's such a great workout--both physically and mentally...takes me away! :) #6thchat
    In reply to @walkerjd40, @pensivechatter
  • mrsmegtreg Apr 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A1: of world geography were a hat it would be one of those hats you win at amusement parks that has all the tentacles. There are so many places to go, filled with so many colors, & so much colorful history! #6thchat
    • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      A1) If world geography were a hat, what kind of hat would it be, and why? OR If poetry were a sport, what kind of sport would it be, and why? #6thchat
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3: We used to do a Tour of Europe with my 7th grade classes many years ago. We would study the geography, history, current events, etc. of various countries, then at the end of the week, watch Bizarre Foods and then sample a food from the country. #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Oh yea, that's a great idea! #6thchat
    In reply to @staceyreeder
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    #6thchat
  • KarenRojasNews Apr 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    #6thchat I have used padlet as a student and teacher. Great tool. I love this idea of creating digital collaboration and brainstorming.
    In reply to @mrskochheiser, @padlet
  • staceyreeder Apr 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3 As part of our gamified independent reading, we recently had students create something edible to depict theme or characterization of one of the main characters in their books. Students had to justify the use of ingredients with text evidence. Creativity bonanza! #6thchat
  • HowardKiyuna Apr 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3: We use soundation (simple online music site). Drag and drop beats and samples. Cheap midi keyboard works on chromebooks. Ss try to write lyrics or poems to match. #6thchat
  • 6thchat Apr 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Question 4 is on the slide! #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    We did six word memoirs last year, and I had Ss post songs they thought would be great for a background music to our illustrated memoirs...they do have great ideas! #6thchat
    In reply to @pensivechatter
  • pensivechatter Apr 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: A fun memory I have from HS is when we made cell models out of food. #6thchat.
  • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    That sounds very fun! #6thchat
    In reply to @staceyreeder
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4) Migration! Found several cool photos on human migration. Have Ss explore them, and write a poem about what they've learned about migration, immigration and emigration illustrating their words with artwork. #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Oh yes! That's great! My son did his science fair project on this and had cups of sugar to represent what was in each can/bottle. Eye opening when you see it in solid form! #6thchat
    In reply to @walkerjd40
  • pensivechatter Apr 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Their connections are sometimes better than anything I could come up with! And I think they're more into it if it's "their" music - which is so hard to keep up with. #6thchat
    In reply to @mrskochheiser
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    I have Ss right now working on food genius hour projects. One is doing his on potatoes! He love them! #6thchat
    In reply to @PrincipalSmart
  • HowardKiyuna Apr 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
  • rnowens Apr 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Using artwork for inferencing #6thchat
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4: As a preview to our conversation on population growth, I would use this image as a warm up prompt to have them determine what we would be getting to next. Then, I could use this to have Ss write probing questions to research. #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Very nice! Great! #6thchat
    In reply to @mrsmegtreg
  • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Don't you love it when you learn all kinds of weird and wonderful things about them through their projects? #6thchat
    In reply to @mrskochheiser
  • walkerjd40 Apr 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Expressions and equations artwork brought me here... https://t.co/CsgrZuZMbL #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    That's a fun interactive and creative experience! #6thchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    #6thchat
  • 6thchat Apr 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Question 5 is on the slide! #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    I bet this was an amazing lesson! Thanks for sharing it! #6thchat
    In reply to @staceyreeder
  • KarenRojasNews Apr 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Peru! #6thchat This a picture of peasant living in the mountains in the Andes of South America. What triggers? How is this similar & different from life in the mountains in Colorado?
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A5) First, here's an article w/some info/ideas. https://t.co/j8HLLLFtrW I see lots of ideas in this article I had not considered (or haven't done). I hadn't considered a classroom Instagram account. #6thchat
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A5: I have used Instagram with a class hashtag to have Ss find examples of the geography concepts we discussed in class in their neighborhoods. Then, we look at them in class and discuss why it is a good example or not. #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Oh, that's a good idea. I have used https://t.co/GSE1AhQKia before so that could also be a fun activity for Ss to get into poetry writing! Thanks for the idea! #6thchat
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • rnowens Apr 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A5) I love the idea of #booksnaps, where students take a picture and use bitmojis, emojis, etc to demonstrate thinking. Need to find a good way to use with Chromebooks #6thchat
  • staceyreeder Apr 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4 Mood artwork: Could have students study the image and play different kinds of music. Then, ask students to analyze the part of the image they are drawn to based on the mood of the music. What creates mood? #6thchat https://t.co/W0Wzb1GBhc
  • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A5 I haven't yet but want to to have students do #booksnaps. I think they would think it was fun. #6thchat
  • pensivechatter Apr 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A5: You can use various apps to create #booksnaps Ss take a picture of a piece of text and then annotate digitally with stickers, etc. #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Oh, that's cool! #6thchat
    In reply to @walkerjd40
  • pensivechatter Apr 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    I'm getting ready to try this with Chromebooks and Google Drawings. I'll make a blog post when we're done! #6thchat
    In reply to @rnowens
  • walkerjd40 Apr 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    My fellow teacher @DeanaElmore uses Instagram a lot. While learning moon phases, students posted pics of the moon. #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    I like this one...stealing (thank you! ) #6thchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Fantastic! Love it! Stealing this too! #6thchat
    In reply to @rnowens
  • staceyreeder Apr 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A5 My 6th grade SS teammates recently had students make instagram accounts/posts written from the perspective of early man. They were AWESOME! So great to blend the ancient with the new! @mrsmegtreg @SchoolWithMsA #6thchat
  • 6thchat Apr 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Question 6 is on the slide! #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A6) Take a picture or piece of art and divide it up into sections; let groups analyze their "slice" of art to "visualize" what the artist is trying to share; then have Ss put all parts together, and see how stories come together, or change. #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    True! This would be a very interesting lesson...help Ss share the descriptive words they use to identify moods. I like it! #6thchat
    In reply to @staceyreeder
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    For a Reading Month project one year, I had students create Fakebook pages for characters in the class novel we were doing as a read-aloud. Ss really got into it and used quotations and interactions between characters on their "wall" to summarize the novel's key parts. #6thchat
    In reply to @staceyreeder, @mrsmegtreg, @SchoolWithMsA
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    #6thchat
  • pensivechatter Apr 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Gotta run #6thchat! Loved the time thinking creatively with you all tonight!Thanks for a great chat @6thchat and @mrskochheiser
  • walkerjd40 Apr 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    When learning ratios we work with scale. Students recreate artwork in small sections and then we put it together. #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Wow #6thchat lots of great ideas here tonight. I can see using many of them...in the very near future! I will have to harvest the ideas as I may have missed some with the stream flowing so quickly! #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Thanks for all your sharing! Appreciated your input and creative ideas! #6thchat
    In reply to @pensivechatter, @6thchat
  • walkerjd40 Apr 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Thanks for all the great ideas!! #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    That's a fantastic way to integrate this into math! #6thchat
    In reply to @walkerjd40
  • 6thchat Apr 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Question 7 is on the slide! #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Two questions left! Can't believe it! #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A7) Have legos or play-doh out for Ss to make something related to concept; time Ss and have them share out ideas at end; have Ss take a word out of a deck of possibilities and use it in a quickwrite. #6thchat
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A6: When teaching different forms of government, having Ss investigate how each government type would view various scenarios. This allows them to get the perspective of people living in different countries under different rule. #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    This is a great way to do this. I can see having different Ss in the class representing different areas of gov't; great role playing opportunities here. #6thchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A7 We just started our own Creativity Project because we are motivated by @colbysharp and his new book. We are all working on our prompts right now. #6thchat
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A7: Using green screens to film a quick 2-minute PSA to show understanding of the concept being discussed. #6thchat
  • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6 I have had students do "Chopped" SS projects. They have to use what is in the "basket" to tell about an event. Had parents in to be judges. #6thchat
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Role playing definitely kicks up the creativity a notch. I have a group who is doing an Africa Today project using sock puppets. I'm very excited to see their work progress. #6thchat
    In reply to @mrskochheiser
  • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    I think they are pretty excited. We are all putting our challenges in sealed envelopes and then next week we will draw and work on our responses. #6thchat
    In reply to @staceyreeder, @colbysharp
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Oh my gosh, my book just arrived in the mail today!! Great minds! I was thinking this would be a fun way to connect classrooms next year (sharing prompts across classes). #6thchat
    In reply to @PrincipalSmart, @colbysharp
  • 6thchat Apr 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Question 8 is on the slide! #6thchat
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    This is an amazing idea! If you have ever blogged about this (for more context), I would love to read about it. #6thchat
    • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
      A6 I have had students do "Chopped" SS projects. They have to use what is in the "basket" to tell about an event. Had parents in to be judges. #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    I haven't done the green screen yet, but I have wanted to! What a blast that must be! #6thchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A8) So many ideas! Thinking the healthy snack idea is one, but also the song lyrics is another one that would be quick to do. #6thchat
  • staceyreeder Apr 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    We should plan to try this via an online tool or even snail mail. How fun for kids to collaborate with kiddos from our #6thchat rooms? Let's make a plan! #flatclassroom
    In reply to @PrincipalSmart, @colbysharp
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Great idea @PrincipalSmart ! Stealing this too. #6thchat
    In reply to @PrincipalSmart, @PrincipalSmart
  • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    No, I haven't but I will have to. I thought about doing it for a writing project too. They would have to write a story based on what was in the basket. They could work in pairs or groups. #6thchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    #6thchat
  • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Love that idea! #6thchat
    In reply to @staceyreeder, @colbysharp
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Yes, and we can use the #6connect hashtag for our Ss to tweet out links, etc. Could easily publish on @padlet too. This WILL happen! #6thchat
    In reply to @staceyreeder, @PrincipalSmart, @colbysharp, @padlet
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    They have a blast putting them together (writing scripts, finding images, filming). Very engaging. #6thchat
    In reply to @mrskochheiser
  • staceyreeder Apr 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A8 Any time you combine objects or ideas that don't seemingly fit and challenge students to find connections, creativity blossoms. Also love the addition of different constraints to an assignment. Forces creative problem solving! #6thchat
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Love it! #6thchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    #6thchat thank you so much for all these ideas! I am definitely using many of them! Our kiddos are lucky to have so many creative Ts out there! I will see you all next week!
  • staceyreeder Apr 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Thanks, as always, Kristin, for inspiring such a great chat chock full of ideas! Can't wait for our 6thchat Creativity Project collaboration! Thanks all for sharing your awesomeness! #6thchat
  • PrincipalSmart Apr 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Good night everyone! I will keep working on being on time. Have a wonderful week! #6thchat
  • Mr_Lisek Apr 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Thanks for recharging my creative battery tonight, #6thchat crew! I'll be looking through this feed for lesson plan ideas as we get closer to the end of the school year. Thanks for leading the way tonight, @mrskochheiser!
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Already looking forward to next year! #6thchat
    In reply to @staceyreeder, @PrincipalSmart, @colbysharp, @padlet
  • mrskochheiser - Moderator Apr 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Too funny....no worries! Pesky time change! #6thchat
    In reply to @PrincipalSmart