#Kinderchat Archive
#Kinderchat, glue, glitter, gogurt, bringing daily joy to twitter. Find us Mondays, 9 pm EST and 8:30PM London time when we talk all things Early Years!
Monday May 15, 2017
3:30 PM EDT
participatechat
May 15 @ 3:30 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#Kinderchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/lNCkslAjTG
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:30 PM EDT
Hi Everyone! Welcome to
#Kinderchat
Please say hi and share a story about your weekend- highlights?!
RileePark
May 15 @ 3:32 PM EDT
And on Monday...we play at the park!
#Kinders
#Kinderchat
#kidswillbekids
#getoutsideandplay
#classof2029
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 3:34 PM EDT
Evening Heidi :) My weekend highlight was watching the Eurovision! Love it :)
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:35 PM EDT
Let's start off sharing some of the ways you communicate maths learning to parents! Giant topic! :)
#nopressure
#Kinderchat
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:35 PM EDT
Yes!! I heard about that!!
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In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 3:35 PM EDT
UK even got some points this year! Very exciting :)
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
LyndseyJF
May 15 @ 3:35 PM EDT
Hi everyone we have had a good week had inspection went well yay! And today I'm celebrating 7 years married! 👰🏼
#Kinderchat
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 3:36 PM EDT
Aw congrats Lyndsey! <3
#kinderchat
In reply to @LyndseyJF
LyndseyJF
May 15 @ 3:36 PM EDT
Haha when will we ever win again!!!
#kinderchat
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas, @hechternacht
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 3:37 PM EDT
Communicating maths (as with all) learning - displays, conversations, photos, twitter, children's folders...
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 3:37 PM EDT
I thought we'd get nothing, with the whole Brexit saga!
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In reply to @LyndseyJF, @hechternacht
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:38 PM EDT
I thought Eurovision was a station- like a whole giant song competition! Congrats to Portugal guy! :)
#Kinderchat
In reply to @LyndseyJF, @EarlyYearsIdeas
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:39 PM EDT
Congratulations!!
#kinderchat
In reply to @LyndseyJF
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 3:39 PM EDT
It is a giant song competition! I wanted Italy to win though...
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In reply to @hechternacht, @LyndseyJF
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:40 PM EDT
We are talking maths tonight
#Kinderchat
@KeeneeLou
uploaded these qs and resources so we will use for this chat time as well!
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:45 PM EDT
@KeeneeLou
starts us off with an article from
@NCTM
position statement on early learning and math
https://t.co/KSnvB9fwKr
#Kinderchat
OfficeofEdTech
May 15 @ 3:45 PM EDT
Have questions about
#edtech
and early learners? Check out our brief!
https://t.co/iSPxij3Nlj
#edtechchat
#ECEChat
#kinderchat
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:49 PM EDT
Excited to take a longer look at this esp w new research out on tech and impact on early language Dev!
#kinderchat
In reply to @OfficeofEdTech
mcnaryclass
May 15 @ 3:50 PM EDT
A student came in with this today and had her mom cut the hair so it looks like me! 😍
#iambarbie
#almost
😉
#kinderchat
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 3:51 PM EDT
Ahaha that's brilliant! You must be a real role model for that student :)
#kinderchat
In reply to @mcnaryclass
LyndseyJF
May 15 @ 3:52 PM EDT
Haha that's great I would love my own barbie!
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In reply to @mcnaryclass
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:53 PM EDT
I remember DYING to look like my 2nd grade teacher!!
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In reply to @mcnaryclass
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:54 PM EDT
Article talks about importance of flexibility in planning Q1: How much flexibility do you have in planning your math program?
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EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 3:54 PM EDT
I find it a little scary to think that chn can look up to their teacher so much! Pressure!!
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In reply to @hechternacht, @mcnaryclass
LyndseyJF
May 15 @ 3:54 PM EDT
I had one girl say she liked me the best to her mum because I always wear pretty dresses!
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht, @mcnaryclass
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:54 PM EDT
Haa forgot the hashtag
#kinderchat
#score
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:55 PM EDT
@KeeneeLou
cites "maths must include big ideas in areas of number and operations, geometry, algebraic thinking, measurement"
#Kinderchat
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:55 PM EDT
Q2:
@KeeneeLou
asks "What mathematical big ideas do you see developing in your students?"
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hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:55 PM EDT
I know what you mean! Like when you see the photos they take on own- the "teacher" is this giant! Literally! Gulp! :)
#kinderchat
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas, @mcnaryclass
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 3:55 PM EDT
We never had a strict maths program, just the experiences and outcomes. Allows us to be very flexible in providing resources...
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 3:56 PM EDT
#kinderchat
some great comments here from
@rabbit_ideas
rabbit_ideas
May 15 @ 3:55 PM EDT
learn how to spot relevant behaviours and comment on them. We have 'Wow moments' to hand in to teachers, but nothing more detailed. 2/2
In reply to @hechternacht, @KeeneeLou, @NCTM
LyndseyJF
May 15 @ 3:56 PM EDT
We definitely try to be flexible in all areas we plan but if the activity or aspect is changed completely by children that's ok
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 3:56 PM EDT
... and activities to promote and develop numeracy skills
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 3:57 PM EDT
Agreed. And with an essential skill like maths - important to recognise when our plans are too easy/ difficult and to adapt
#kinderchat
In reply to @LyndseyJF, @hechternacht
Shift_in_Edu
May 15 @ 3:59 PM EDT
Last call for proposal for
#ShiftinEdu
, a summit for forward thinkers.
https://t.co/HoqbftH2gh
#my7oaks
#asechat
#edchatie
#kinderchat
LyndseyJF
May 15 @ 3:59 PM EDT
we try to have numeracy rich areas so that numeracy is not an area or a thing it's more embedded throughout practice and envir
#Kinderchat
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:00 PM EDT
Also interesting to compare programs like Montessori who have specific tasks outlined to accomplish
#kinderchat
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas, @LyndseyJF
rabbit_ideas
May 15 @ 4:00 PM EDT
perspective, time, relative size
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht, @KeeneeLou
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:00 PM EDT
Q3: "What math activities do you use to support and grow these mathematical "big ideas"?
#Kinderchat
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:01 PM EDT
At my nursery we had a 'numeracy area' but I always tried to point out to the chn when they were using math elsewhere
#kinderchat
In reply to @LyndseyJF
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:01 PM EDT
I'd be interested to see a montessori school in action. It's hard for me to imagine how i works
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht, @LyndseyJF
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:02 PM EDT
Big ideas include counting (in its many forms), grouping, time, shape...
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In reply to @hechternacht, @KeeneeLou
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:02 PM EDT
It's very directed (self) but children given scaffolded materials that are used in specific ways
#kinderchat
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas, @LyndseyJF
LyndseyJF
May 15 @ 4:03 PM EDT
Sorry everyone I'm going to have to shoot off! Catch up next week enjoy your evening 😁
#Kinderchat
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:03 PM EDT
Does that not go against the ideas of children learning through exploration and free play?
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht, @LyndseyJF
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:03 PM EDT
For me logic plays a huge part- what makes sense? Fill in the blank, explain your thinking type of qs
#Kinderchat
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas, @KeeneeLou
PebblesWorthing
May 15 @ 4:03 PM EDT
Check out our latest blog
https://t.co/muYbLaa5zB
inspired by
@PACEYchildcare
article
#Kinderchat
#EYtalking
#eyfstwitterpals
#blog
rabbit_ideas
May 15 @ 4:04 PM EDT
Anything to do with making or spotting patterns, measuring, weighing
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:04 PM EDT
Yes it does- imho! It's self directed but very regimented at same time.
#kinderchat
Kids often struggle integrating socially imho
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas, @LyndseyJF
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:05 PM EDT
Next Q c/o
@KeeneeLou
coming up in just a minute :)
#Kinderchat
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:05 PM EDT
Important that we ask q's that challenge their thinking and make them wonder
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht, @KeeneeLou
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:05 PM EDT
Measuring and weighing are all so fun and easily incorporated into multiple centers
#Kinderchat
In reply to @rabbit_ideas
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:06 PM EDT
oh yes! Can't believe I forgot these
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht, @rabbit_ideas
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:06 PM EDT
Yes! Why do you think that type qs- how do you know questions that highlight process of thinking
#kinderchat
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas, @KeeneeLou
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:07 PM EDT
Esp w water tables and mud kitchens and block centers! Easy to get that in there
#Kinderchat
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas, @rabbit_ideas
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:08 PM EDT
Links to Piaget's ideas of equilibrium - pushing them to re-think their assumptions about things
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht, @KeeneeLou
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:09 PM EDT
Having logic discussions w early years is my fav!!!
#KinderChat
I play dumb and make them walk me through- it's great. They think so funny
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas, @KeeneeLou
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:10 PM EDT
Q4: How do you insure that your curriculum is "thoughtfully planned, challenging, engaging and developmentally appropriate?"
#Kinderchat
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:10 PM EDT
Like "you're trying to tell me actual water falls from the sky?" Rephrasing assumptions
#kinderchat
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas, @KeeneeLou
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:11 PM EDT
Or asking them to clarify "soccer" (futbol!) Is that the one w the horse? I'll say
#Kinderchat
"nooo" and see how they explain. Great stuff
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:11 PM EDT
Taking chn's interests into account, providing open ended materials that can support lower ability and challenge higher ability
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:13 PM EDT
also reflecting on our practice, provision, and activities. Sharing with other staff. Communicating with parents and families
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:13 PM EDT
1. Making sure you've outlined the year w complete and full math curriculum
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hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:14 PM EDT
2. Definitely following their interests is essential! They come up w the best projects! Listen and draw from them
#Kinderchat
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:13 PM EDT
1. Making sure you've outlined the year w complete and full math curriculum
#kinderchat
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:15 PM EDT
@KeeneeLou
asks Q5: How do you develop mathematical thinking throughout the day?
#Kinderchat
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:15 PM EDT
"Teachers should...guide children in seeing connections of ideas within mathematics and across the curriculum"
#Kinderchat
rabbit_ideas
May 15 @ 4:15 PM EDT
Along with this, cultivating an environment which values experimentation and ideas over outcome, especially important with maths
#kinderchat
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas, @hechternacht
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:15 PM EDT
We had a big poster of all the Es & Os on the wall and highlighted when we felt majority of chn had achieved or made progress
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:16 PM EDT
3. Insuring dap is also following them! So often we jump ahead and they are still enjoying, engaged in where they are.
#Kinderchat
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:14 PM EDT
2. Definitely following their interests is essential! They come up w the best projects! Listen and draw from them
#Kinderchat
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:13 PM EDT
1. Making sure you've outlined the year w complete and full math curriculum
#kinderchat
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:16 PM EDT
Really important! The process is just as valuable as the result. Also - mistakes are great!
#kinderchat
In reply to @rabbit_ideas, @hechternacht
rabbit_ideas
May 15 @ 4:16 PM EDT
Yes- STEAM (STEM plus Arts) I think really important for the future.
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:17 PM EDT
Yes!! So important! Kids learn "she like my ideas! She likes when I share my thinking" vs shame of "wrong"
#Kinderchat
In reply to @rabbit_ideas, @EarlyYearsIdeas
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:17 PM EDT
I'm glad the arts is in there. So often neglected/ not viewed as important
#kinderchat
In reply to @rabbit_ideas, @hechternacht
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:18 PM EDT
I love that bc forces you to think of math more integrated and utilitarian than a lonely discipline done for sake of academia
#Kinderchat
In reply to @rabbit_ideas
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:20 PM EDT
Catch you the next time Lyndsey!
#Kinderchat
In reply to @LyndseyJF
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:22 PM EDT
Centers that include elements of math, rotating pretend banks, restaurants w money, even just number stencils on the "office"
#kinderchat
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:20 PM EDT
Q6: "How do you create a math-rich classroom?"
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:22 PM EDT
I like using 'real life' resources for maths
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:23 PM EDT
Changing materials in sand/water tables to measure
#kinderchat
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:20 PM EDT
Q6: "How do you create a math-rich classroom?"
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:23 PM EDT
Can you share some favs?
#kinderchat
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:25 PM EDT
Blocks are a great i.e. and underused as important math manipulatives I think!
#kinderchat
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:25 PM EDT
Well coins and money can be good. But also notices numbers in the environment (signs, books, television, etc)
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:26 PM EDT
Dice and games also invaluable!
#kinderchat
I make a "Work out World" maths center too! :)
#kinderchat
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:26 PM EDT
oh and it doesn't just have to be numbers in the environment - shapes, patters, letters, signs and symbols...
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:27 PM EDT
Signs and symbols are huge!! Another under utilized area imho!!
#kinderchat
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:27 PM EDT
Diaries, calendars and clocks in everyday life as well. We all use them - involve the chn!
#kinderchat
EarlyYearsIdeas
May 15 @ 4:28 PM EDT
Agreed, and they can be a fab link into other areas of learning (art and design for example)
#kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht
hechternacht
- Moderator
May 15 @ 4:28 PM EDT
Oh the calendar and clocks!! Great!! So deep when you start thinking about it all!!
#kinderchat
In reply to @EarlyYearsIdeas
