#weirded Archive


Wednesday December 20, 2017
10:00 PM EST

  • participatechat Dec 20 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #weirded by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/F889x1NAec
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #WeirdEd! Tonight we'll be talking about heading to break. It'll be fun, promise
  • KelseyTorpey Dec 20 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Call me azimuthzal. So bad. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:01 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I wrote this about my week before break project https://t.co/CHNnhdTQ4Y
  • EdChatsPolice Dec 20 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Please refrain from fun for the next. Thank you #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:02 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Please introduce yourself and tell us how many teeth you want to Christmas, or if it's too cold outside, or some other sing pun thing
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Well, well, well, if it isn't a while #WeirdEd chat about cardboard
  • nathan_stevens Dec 20 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Next what?? #moronpolice #WeirdEd
    In reply to @EdChatsPolice, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Hi, Myles, finished for the year, Summer holidays until Feb! Y5 classroom teacher from rural New Zealand. 25 degrees centigrade. Perfect weather. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Deb from Sac, and you don't know what I know.
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Thomas Mision, Student Teacher. It's pretty cold outside, but if the lady wants to leave, then let her leave, call a taxi for her or somethin'....
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    #WeirdEd What is that in real measurement?
    In reply to @NZWaikato
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Going on 3 hours in Starbucks for my daughter 'studying'. Good thing my PLN is keeping me company as I've been shunned to the corner. #WeirdEd
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Anne. Sierra Nevada. Primary SPED. Now that I have AWD, let it snow let it snow let it snow. :checks forecast: Dangit. #WeirdEd
  • nathan_stevens Dec 20 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Nathan and A Doug a Doug rising from the West with a tweet reach as big as the sky #weirded
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Sean from IL. Waiting for my Ricoh Theta S to show up on Christmas - and if not, then waiting for Amazon to bring me one on the 27th. #WeirdEd
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:06 PM EST
    77 degree F acording to Google... #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • KelseyTorpey Dec 20 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Kelsey, medieval history teacher, 7th grade, I want it to be cold enough to snowboard in PA!#weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • nathan_stevens Dec 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Come I told you to join #weirded
  • wwndtd Dec 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Dana, outside Seattle, HS chemistry. Not that cold out #MNnative #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Let's get to it then
  • AwesomeSPED Dec 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    #WeirdEd. https://t.co/Z5cY2CPMpK Bridgette. eBD No pun today. Brain dead just a song
  • KelseyTorpey Dec 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    #alltheteeth #medieval #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    @polonerd Thanks for the follow Sean - great to connect with other educators thanks to #weirded @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Q1 Do you have a pre-break class ritual?
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • technartist Dec 20 @ 10:08 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Andre, CT my fire is so delightful.
  • rpetitto Dec 20 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Evening all. Robert Petitto from Atlanta burbs. #edtech specialist at Woodward Academy (started break on Monday. #googleet #weirded
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:08 PM EST
    A1 - No, just try and get them out the door with minimum fuss, comes from my years of teaching in 'inner-city' schools #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:08 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A1 I have no idea yet, I got burned out badly this semester, normally I'd visit my classrooms after my semester ended but apparently not this time....
  • nathan_stevens Dec 20 @ 10:08 PM EST
    I support your choice of Sith gif #sithchat #WeirdEd
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • wwndtd Dec 20 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1: The Tollens test... silver-plating glass ornaments. Chemistry is the best! #WeirdEd
  • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:09 PM EST
    #WeirdEd #WeirdEd a1 Spanish 1 & 2 children's books
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:09 PM EST
    #WeirdEd It's what popped into my head instantly when I saw Doug's tweet, I think you're succeeding.
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Never that cold in Seattle compared to MN. My brother in-laws are in Bothel and Everett. #WeirdEd Meanwhile in Minnesota...
    In reply to @wwndtd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:09 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I was in NZ for Christmas seven years ago, it was awesome. The weather was great.
    In reply to @NZWaikato
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1. Getting together with gen ed kindergarten and joining them for the winter music program. #WeirdEd
  • MrsAltham Dec 20 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Iโ€™m Corinne (Maine librarian) & baby itโ€™s too cold outside to stop pressuring you to stay when you clearly want to go. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • nathan_stevens Dec 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A1 yes we sacrifice six bubble sheets in front of our @pernilleripp shrine #pernillefanclub #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @pernilleripp
  • technartist Dec 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A1: Nothing set in stone. It usually depends on where we are in a project.
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Lol, I live in MN, it hasn't snowed really badly around where I live, it makes me suspicious
    In reply to @polonerd, @wwndtd
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Yeah its pretty good at the moment, although we live in a rural community and farmers sure could do with some rain #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Especially when it's literally around the world. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @NZWaikato, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    #WeirdEd All work and no play make it take a long time to get to break
    In reply to @polonerd, @wwndtd
  • bohndrake Dec 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A1- as students share all the far and exotic places they will travel, i try to play up how i won't leave the state and never did when I was there age so the kid staying at home feels not quite as jealous #weirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • AwesomeSPED Dec 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A1. Not really. This year boxing stuff up so the carpet can go away
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:11 PM EST
    I was in Minneapolis this summer - it was beautiful. I'll be back in July. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki, @wwndtd
  • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Oh, and today after the multiple choice final, we watched princess bride. I'm going to add that permanently to the plan. Classic. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • jay_negs Dec 20 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1: We bubble holiday shapes into our scantrons with #2 pencils, and hang them around the room. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • nathan_stevens Dec 20 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Or no work and all play makes for an awesome experience #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @polonerd, @wwndtd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Yeah, it's important to make sure the kids who can't travel aren't jealous of those who can. Some are happy to have time with their families at home tho
    In reply to @bohndrake
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I hope this is true
    In reply to @jay_negs
  • jeoteach1 Dec 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1: As a prek teacher, I find something for them to watch in the afternoon on @PBSKIDS It's little kid friendly. #weirded
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1 alternative answer: figuring out who needs how much help getting into snow clothes. #WeirdEd
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1: Changing classes at Semester. Trying to find my new students in the hall and sharing excitement of next semester with them. #WeirdEd
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Absolutely - if theres anything that we can ever do from this end, please just drop us a lne and let us know, always keen to help #weirded
    In reply to @polonerd, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TeacherWithTuba Dec 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1 5th graders figure out how many gifts are in the 12 Days of Christmas & I read "The Red Ranger Came Calling" to 3rd graders. #WeirdEd
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:13 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A1 hopefully, when I'm teaching, a Star Wars film will come out again in December, it'd be an excuse to play ANH or something.... I'll do like alignment to ELA standards...yeah, or something.
  • AwesomeSPED Dec 20 @ 10:13 PM EST
    #WeirdEd a1 we also watch Christmas episode of Julia https://t.co/tAcraEqqVE
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:14 PM EST
    Yes I think its something you need to be really sensitive about depending on students circumstances/opportunities... #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @bohndrake
  • KelseyTorpey Dec 20 @ 10:14 PM EST
    Q1: no class ritual, but this is the first year I'm having students design Kahoots on our unit, and I'm learning a lot from it- especially elemetns of my instruction that can be more clear- and we're having fun! #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:14 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Oh, that's a fun math problem. I never thought of that. Lords a Leaping sounds like a crappy present though
    In reply to @TeacherWithTuba
  • bohndrake Dec 20 @ 10:14 PM EST
    That's true ! Staycations are a real thing ! #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:14 PM EST
    #WeirdEd My kids are dying to make their our Kahoots. I need to get that set up
    In reply to @KelseyTorpey
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:14 PM EST
    #WeirdEd It's all I want.
    In reply to @bohndrake
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Love what you guys do in New Zealand. Had the honor of meeting @EduWells at #ipadpalooza a few years ago. Amazing to get a look into your schools #WeirdEd
    In reply to @NZWaikato, @TheWeirdTeacher, @EduWells
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:15 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Let's get a second question into the mix
  • TeacherWithTuba Dec 20 @ 10:15 PM EST
    There's a great book called Emma's Christmas that has illustrations of how many gifts that is. Kids can't believe how many birds she ends up with #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • brynmw Dec 20 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Maybe they go with the maids amilking? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @TeacherWithTuba
  • ShanaVWhite Dec 20 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Grandma didn't run over by a reindeer? #WeirdEd ๐Ÿ˜‚
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:15 PM EST
    I just met him properly for the first time this year at a conference hes a top bloke and it was a hoot! #WeirdEd
    In reply to @polonerd, @TheWeirdTeacher, @EduWells
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:16 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Q2 Do you have any read alouds that you use going into the holiday break? (I'm always looking for not-Christmas books)
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:16 PM EST
    #WeirdEd There's still time.
    In reply to @ShanaVWhite
  • technartist Dec 20 @ 10:16 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Is this mostly an elementary school chat?
  • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:16 PM EST
    No, but it's high school, it's tricky sometimes. #WeirdEd a2
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:16 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I dunno, sounds suspect to me
    In reply to @brynmw, @TeacherWithTuba
  • TeacherWithTuba Dec 20 @ 10:16 PM EST
    No, this takes place in the same era, but it's about how a Santa Claus skeptic learned to believe with a messed up present. #WeirdEd
    • technartist Dec 20 @ 10:14 PM EST
      Is this a spin-off of "A Christmas Story"? Wasn't that the red ranger BB-Gun?
      In reply to @TeacherWithTuba, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:17 PM EST
    #WeirdEd It's for everything edu-related
    In reply to @technartist
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Would love to have a physics class calculate the velocity of Santa's sleigh and figure out if there would be anything left of grandma after impact. #weirded
    In reply to @ShanaVWhite, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A2. In my sped curriculum there's a book about different traditions this time of year. It's not exciting, though, which is sad. #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:17 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Dark... I like it
    In reply to @polonerd, @ShanaVWhite
  • brynmw Dec 20 @ 10:18 PM EST
    Ha! Love physics. #WeirdEd
    • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:17 PM EST
      Would love to have a physics class calculate the velocity of Santa's sleigh and figure out if there would be anything left of grandma after impact. #weirded
      In reply to @ShanaVWhite, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:18 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I'm elementary so it's where my brain goes first, but it's for everyone. I try not to write grade level specific questions
    In reply to @technartist
  • wwndtd Dec 20 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2: Not so much at the HS level. But they have to find a research article to prep for their final/dance. #WeirdEd
  • DennisDill Dec 20 @ 10:18 PM EST
    We read aloud the Monroe Doctrine, but I guess few are really interested in reading that to a class. #WeirdEd
  • jeoteach1 Dec 20 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2: We do a Gingerbread Man literacy unit and end the semester with a gingerbread man scavenger hunt! It's great and generic. #weirded
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2 continued: this year the school nurse came in and did a lesson and read-aloud about Hanukkah #WeirdEd
  • chrisandres003 Dec 20 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2: How to Beat the Bully without Really Trying - Scott Starkey for my 3rd graders #weirded
  • wwndtd Dec 20 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2: and we watch a bunch of videos from the Dance Your PhD contest winners #WeirdEd
  • MrsAltham Dec 20 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2: I read Great Joy by Kate Dicamillo and The Little Match Girl to compare/contrast with 5th grade. Always in that order. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:19 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A2 this would be nice, need some ideas. I'd probably read off Princeless if they're 3rd- 5th. Or Vader Down, nothin' like sending them off to winter break w/Vader soloing an entire rebel army.... I dunno, guess still in Star Wars mood... Sorry?
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:19 PM EST
    Need your students or students from higher grade levels to write a more exciting book then - maybe even a comic book with Strip Designer or Book Creator https://t.co/2mZVLvB1xb #WeirdEd
    In reply to @annemdelgado
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:19 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A2 I do Polar Express, Olive, The Other Reindeer, and The Grinch. Olive cracks me up, some good teaching moments in there too
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:20 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Little Match Girl is sooooo depressing
    In reply to @MrsAltham
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:20 PM EST
    Love the idea of guest readers from other classrooms - especially when Admin can get involved. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @annemdelgado
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:21 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A2 Otherwise, I've been enamored by Jacqueline Woodson's awesome picture books
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:21 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I should get my principal to come read to my kids! That's a great idea
    In reply to @polonerd, @annemdelgado
  • mrburkemath Dec 20 @ 10:21 PM EST
    Evening, #WeirdEd. I joined friends from my old school this evening for their Christmas party and I'm a little beat. I'll read what I missed tomorrow
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:21 PM EST
    #WeirdEd that seems interesting, what's that about?
    In reply to @chrisandres003
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:22 PM EST
    Only if it's in costume. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @annemdelgado
  • chrisandres003 Dec 20 @ 10:22 PM EST
    this book has just the right amount of #weird and obscure references to keep me interested #weirded
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:22 PM EST
    Great idea! #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @polonerd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:23 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Slow night. maybe a better q will get things rolling...
  • chrisandres003 Dec 20 @ 10:24 PM EST
    abt this kid who has the best string of luck and let's people believe what they want. he is a self-proclaimed chicken #weirded
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:24 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Q3 Share what you're doing on your break. We should celebrate our time off too.
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:24 PM EST
    #WeirdEd That's how I look when I moderate most night
    In reply to @MrsAltham, @technartist
  • mrburkemath Dec 20 @ 10:25 PM EST
    But I will leave you with this Read at your leisure #WeirdEd
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3 making cookies, opening gifts and I assume some birthday thing. Other than that, reading. Lots of reading. #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:25 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Who's birthday?
    In reply to @annemdelgado
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:25 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A3 frantically hoping my financial aid appeal gets accepted, I have 1 more class in 1 more semester before I graduate, damn it. Also, sign up for my license exams.
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:26 PM EST
    Mine. ๐Ÿ˜’ #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • technartist Dec 20 @ 10:26 PM EST
  • wwndtd Dec 20 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A3: contemplating making lefse, but it's soooo much work #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:26 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Happy birthday!
    In reply to @annemdelgado
  • chrisandres003 Dec 20 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A2: Are we there yet? - Dan Santat #picturebook this book actually turns upsidedown and make you read in the opposite direction #weirded
  • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
    #WeirdEd a3 Christmas, other Christmas, crafting, sister's wedding, wedding planning for myself (I got engaged last Sunday), prep for new semester/kids!
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • jeoteach1 Dec 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A3: Husband and I are going to Cali with my Dad, my brother @ttmbking and his wife. Doing the @Disneyland thing and watching Star Wars @ElCapitanThtre while there! Super pumped to talk to adults all day! #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I don't know what this is
    In reply to @wwndtd
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
    #WeirdEd
    In reply to @annemdelgado, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
    It's NYE. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • AwesomeScience Dec 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A3 Read, rest, rejuvenate #minimalplans #maximumsleep #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
    #WeirdEd EVERYONE THROW CONGRATS AT HERNOW
    • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
      #WeirdEd a3 Christmas, other Christmas, crafting, sister's wedding, wedding planning for myself (I got engaged last Sunday), prep for new semester/kids!
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:28 PM EST
    #WeirdEd So were you one of the last babies born that year? Are you famous?
    In reply to @annemdelgado
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:28 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Just googled that. Holy jeez, the art is fantastic!
    In reply to @chrisandres003
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:28 PM EST
    Congratulations!!! #weirded
    In reply to @senoritaRCwusd, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • jay_negs Dec 20 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A3: I'll be spending a good amount of time pondering whether or not I should take my school bag in from the car. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:28 PM EST
    I'm recreating my Modern US History course. I didn't like how too much of it went this semester so back to the drawing board. #WeirdEd
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:29 PM EST
    @KelseyTorpey Thanks for the follow Kelsey - great to connect with other educators, really appreciate it! Thanks #weirded @TheWeirdTeacher
  • AwesomeScience Dec 20 @ 10:29 PM EST
    Congrats on the engagement - enjoy the planning #nostress #alllove #weirded
    In reply to @senoritaRCwusd, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:29 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Whoo! Congrats!
    In reply to @senoritaRCwusd, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:29 PM EST
    Probably not, it was like 1PM. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:29 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A3 I'm actually gonna finish reading IT. I mean it. I've never taken so long to read a book.
  • StephPerham Dec 20 @ 10:29 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A2 I usually read the Polar Express. Although right now we finished The Wild Robot (not holiday related) and we were RIVETED!
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Seems like Simpsons and other modern TV shows might provide insight on how to do it. #weirded
    In reply to @polonerd
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A3 - Summer holidays here in NZ, so getting ready for end of January start, just a week off at Christmas and then a five week break! #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Is it bad I've never read it nor wanted to? I don't do scary. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mel_katzz Dec 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
    First Wednesday of no classes soooooo HI #WeirdEd I MISSED Yโ€™ALL uhh A3 (whoops sorry Iโ€™m late) 1. Taking a winter course in SLA & 2. Prepping for student teaching by reading @TheWeirdTeacherโ€™s book ๐Ÿ”ฅ
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A3. I'll also spend some time planning and scheming for an exciting change that hasn't been officially approved yet, so can't share here yet. #WeirdEd
  • kaitannettep Dec 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A1 Just reminding them that I love them & will miss them! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š Itโ€™s my first year though. I wouldnโ€™t mind developing some rituals over the coming years. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
    #WeirdEd This book has come up a few times recently. I think I need to read it
    In reply to @StephPerham
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:31 PM EST
    #WeirdEd So excited you're starting student teaching!
    In reply to @mel_katzz
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:31 PM EST
    #WeirdEd 'Eyyy it's Mel! How you doin'?
    In reply to @mel_katzz, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:31 PM EST
    #WeirdEd BOOM Un-Paid endorsement as far as you all know Get A Classroom of One on amazon now
    • mel_katzz Dec 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
      First Wednesday of no classes soooooo HI #WeirdEd I MISSED Yโ€™ALL uhh A3 (whoops sorry Iโ€™m late) 1. Taking a winter course in SLA & 2. Prepping for student teaching by reading @TheWeirdTeacherโ€™s book ๐Ÿ”ฅ
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Don't succumb to the peer pressure. God gave us Netflix for a reason. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @jay_negs, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:32 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Here's hopin' you have a wonderful Student teaching experience...!
    In reply to @mel_katzz, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mel_katzz Dec 20 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Stressed but okay lol. How about you?! Loved all semester always seeing your #WeirdEd tweets after the chat is over, glad to jump in for a little while!
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • kaitannettep Dec 20 @ 10:32 PM EST
    A2 We read The Wish Tree together which has winter themes but not Christmas. Itโ€™s just a nice book with friendship & kindness themes, always good for this time of year in elementary. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:32 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Need to get that still....
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:32 PM EST
    #WeirdEd You need than heading into breaks. Keeps everyone sane
    In reply to @kaitannettep
  • StephPerham Dec 20 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Highly recommend! Currently need to preorder the sequel (the kids have been begging... and I want it for myself) #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • librarianerd Dec 20 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A3: Reading and napping and cuddling tiny dogs. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:33 PM EST
    #WeirdEd YEAH! You do.
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki
  • kaitannettep Dec 20 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A3 I am waiting on some test results to find out if Iโ€™ll be getting surgery over break. Besides that, I plan to engage in LOTS of self care, exercise, & reflection. Just some soul healing, honestly ๐Ÿ’œ#weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • MrsAltham Dec 20 @ 10:33 PM EST
    The kid with the IT arcade game approves. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • AwesomeScience Dec 20 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Working out how to make this a midterm question for #PhysHNRS next year. Will replace all the dead cat joke questions #weirded
    • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:17 PM EST
      Would love to have a physics class calculate the velocity of Santa's sleigh and figure out if there would be anything left of grandma after impact. #weirded
      In reply to @ShanaVWhite, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:34 PM EST
    #WeirdEd It's been super tough, my mentor t and I had wildly differing styles, and she was super busy so while I learned a lot, it wasn't something that would've allowed me to do well in edTPAs.... Wishing my best for this Spring placement
    In reply to @mel_katzz, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Thats what happens when it's late and I see Homer working on something explosive #weirded
    In reply to @polonerd
  • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:34 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I'm also starting my 2018 reading plan of reading at least a book each week. .. 2017 was too structured, so 2018 I'm just reading as much as I can but no required topics. @TheWeirdTeacher your books are on my radar to finally read.
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:34 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Q4 Wasn't in amazing in The Last Jedi when Supreme Leader Snoke turned out to be a porg in disguise and he ate Chewbacca then looked right at the camera and said, "Eh, little chewy"?
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Ah yes. Those license exams. I really should take them... #weirded
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki
  • StephPerham Dec 20 @ 10:34 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A3 lots of family time, resting/relaxing, and catching up on everything I put on the backburner due to work!
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:34 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Just googled it, makes me nostalgic for The Iron Giant, adding it to my book list.
    In reply to @StephPerham, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:35 PM EST
    This is my goal for 2018, too! I started early #weirded
    In reply to @senoritaRCwusd, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:35 PM EST
    #WeirdEd a4 and I LOVE when Deadpool cameos in other movies! Did you see him in the background?
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • AwesomeScience Dec 20 @ 10:36 PM EST
    Apologies, late to #WeirdEd due to #SurvivorFinale All I want for Christmas is you ... ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜‰
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mel_katzz Dec 20 @ 10:36 PM EST
    But for real #WeirdEd, does anyone else actually struggle with break time? I do. Especially summer (longer break, months) than the week winter break (in NJ). I feel disconnected from people in a way thatโ€™s disconcerting personally... but maybe itโ€™s a sign that I need more me time
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:36 PM EST
    #WeirdEd The Porgs are the real chosen ones of The Force....
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A4 shhhhhhhh!!!!! #WeirdEd
  • kaitannettep Dec 20 @ 10:36 PM EST
    I need to check this book out!! #weirded For a Christmas book, we read two versions of the Nutcracker. My kids loved guessing if Clara was awake or dreaming & then they were so excited when she spots the Mouse Kingโ€™s crown the next morning. #memories
    In reply to @StephPerham
  • MrsAltham Dec 20 @ 10:37 PM EST
    A4: I donโ€™t watch Star Trek. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:37 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I do, but it's because I start feeling like I've been lazy pretty quickly.
    In reply to @mel_katzz
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:37 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Listen you
    In reply to @MrsAltham
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:37 PM EST
    Yes, I usually vow to give up teacher related stuff for a month or so (our holidays here in NZ) and usually fail at the four or five day mark... #weirded
    In reply to @mel_katzz, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:37 PM EST
    Maybe the Bill of Rights / Constitution instead? :) #weirded
    In reply to @DennisDill
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:37 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I do, especially since I haven't been in a classroom since my winter break began, which is weird, I'm usually off volunteering constantly. I dunno. Just tired. 2017 sucks.
    In reply to @mel_katzz
  • cburke Dec 20 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A3 Making stuff, reading, visiting my MIL to bring in the New Year in the quiet woods. Calling my grandma (she is 99 and delightful to talk to). #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • chrisandres003 Dec 20 @ 10:38 PM EST
    This was my day #weirded #thelastjedi with members of the 501st
  • StephPerham Dec 20 @ 10:38 PM EST
    I like the structure of the school yr & also have a summer job to keep busy (and I love it). I get some "me time" but find that I do best when I keep a schedule and stay busy in social jobs #WeirdEd
    In reply to @mel_katzz
  • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:38 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I am starting early too, but I chose to start with the book "Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman" by Lindy West. https://t.co/hTrW8SAj3G
    In reply to @annemdelgado, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:38 PM EST
    Here: https://t.co/FjeoAO98Iz it might get you started. #weirded
    In reply to @polonerd, @ShanaVWhite, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:39 PM EST
    @mel_katzz Thanks for the follow Mel - great to connect with other educators, if our class in New Zealand can help with anything please let us know. #weirded
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:39 PM EST
    A4: True or False: Bears Beat Battle Star Galactica. #weirded
  • MrsAltham Dec 20 @ 10:39 PM EST
    Sounds to me like Myles has a case of being a passionate, invested educator. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @NZWaikato, @mel_katzz, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mel_katzz Dec 20 @ 10:39 PM EST
    Happy to connect! #WeirdEd
    In reply to @NZWaikato
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:39 PM EST
    Now we're cooking with peanut oil. #weirded
    In reply to @mrterborg, @ShanaVWhite, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • cburke Dec 20 @ 10:40 PM EST
    I have a REALLY hard time with the transition from school to break. A few things at play there, but it takes me some time to settle into a vacation. #weirded
    In reply to @mel_katzz
  • librarianerd Dec 20 @ 10:40 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A4: I liked the part where we found out Reyโ€™s parents were actually Ewoks.
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:40 PM EST
    Yes or a rather stupid one... I've had like ten sick days in twenty years... #weirded
    In reply to @MrsAltham, @mel_katzz, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:40 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Q4 Actual Spread some positive about school. Been a lot of terrible and frustrating. Let's go into break refreshed for more challenges by looking at the good.
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:40 PM EST
    #weirded
    In reply to @polonerd
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:40 PM EST
    Great Mel, we are located in a semi-isolated rural part of New Zealand dominated by dairy farming... #weirded
    In reply to @mel_katzz
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:41 PM EST
    Just create your own #PatioPD #FiresidePD or #PubPD https://t.co/MmWWUj54bS #WeirdEd
    In reply to @mel_katzz
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:41 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I did NOT see that one coming
    In reply to @librarianerd
  • wwndtd Dec 20 @ 10:41 PM EST
    A4: I've got some really sharp and creative kids this year. Looking forward to their dances/finals #WeirdEd
  • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:42 PM EST
    #WeirdEd that's not a question; that's an assignment. But I love it!
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:42 PM EST
    Great to see you again. #weirded
    In reply to @mrterborg
  • mel_katzz Dec 20 @ 10:42 PM EST
    #WeirdEd sorry my brain is on a roll now lol... another interesting tension of being a young/new (though not always!) teacher. Sometimes not having the same responsibilities/commitments that other older/veteran teachers can mean conflict of needs in relationships over break times
    • mel_katzz Dec 20 @ 10:36 PM EST
      But for real #WeirdEd, does anyone else actually struggle with break time? I do. Especially summer (longer break, months) than the week winter break (in NJ). I feel disconnected from people in a way thatโ€™s disconcerting personally... but maybe itโ€™s a sign that I need more me time
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:42 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I think that's the next one
    In reply to @kaitannettep
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:42 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I table-flipped my table of headcanons in my head.
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @librarianerd
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A4 #WeirdEd https://t.co/wV4AGlVUft
    • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 9:55 PM EST
      Best part of the week was seeing so many big kids (4th/5th graders) coming up to one of my Ss and telling them how awesome their new wheelchair is.
  • StephPerham Dec 20 @ 10:42 PM EST
    When I settle into vacation, my body realizes that it's okay to get sick and I won't need to write sub plans... Cue all the aches & fevers during my break. This happen to anyone else?! #WeirdEd
    In reply to @cburke, @mel_katzz
  • kaitannettep Dec 20 @ 10:43 PM EST
    I feel like modern education doesnโ€™t value little things, like classroom traditions. Just to have a fun week with my kids, I had to save up problem solving days, which are days you donโ€™t have to teach the math curriculum. I saved up four just so we could have some fun #weirded
    In reply to @annemdelgado
  • librarianerd Dec 20 @ 10:43 PM EST
    No one expects Ewoks. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:43 PM EST
    Here's a Santa for your experiment: https://t.co/0qSE7rYP0U #weirded
    In reply to @polonerd, @ShanaVWhite, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:43 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I have not been terribly sick except for a couple of days during my courses. Weird. Usually, I'd be coughing and getting colds and such.
    In reply to @StephPerham, @cburke, @mel_katzz
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:43 PM EST
    #weirded
    In reply to @StephPerham, @cburke, @mel_katzz
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:44 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Yeah, and it's a responsibility of a mentor teacher to keep in mind the different needs for a student teacher.
    In reply to @mel_katzz
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:44 PM EST
    Likewise. I've become more of an early bird this year. Tonight was our concert so I'm up later than I should be. I miss #weirded
    In reply to @polonerd
  • polonerd Dec 20 @ 10:44 PM EST
    Looks like the nerds are leaving. Gotta flip on my Uber sign and make some money. #WeirdEd Thanks for a great chat.
  • AwesomeScience Dec 20 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A4 We have the best school (sorry no arguments allowed). Our motto is #oneschoolonefamily. After the struggles during and following #HurricaneIrma the core strength of the heart of our school showed through support for each other #bearpride #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • chrisandres003 Dec 20 @ 10:44 PM EST
    Thanks #weirded keep Austin weird. I'm going to bed
  • cburke Dec 20 @ 10:44 PM EST
    Two years in a row I got ferocious strep throat the last week of school. This time last year I had pneumonia. Edging my prof life away from elem school. #weirded
    In reply to @StephPerham, @mel_katzz
  • JustinAion Dec 20 @ 10:45 PM EST
    ALL THE TURNING!!!! #WeirdEd
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:45 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Bye! Thanks for the book mentions!
    In reply to @chrisandres003
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:45 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I always get sick over break.
    In reply to @StephPerham, @cburke, @mel_katzz
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:45 PM EST
    Ok, Maine, I'll give you the cold. #weirded I'm still in short sleeve shirts (w/o jacket) down here.
    In reply to @MrsAltham, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • AwesomeScience Dec 20 @ 10:45 PM EST
    I just love "dance your PhD" competition #weirded
    In reply to @wwndtd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:46 PM EST
    #WeirdEd That's amazing, love to hear it
    In reply to @AwesomeScience
  • StephPerham Dec 20 @ 10:46 PM EST
    A4 my colleagues are the BEST which means it's easier and more fun to do awesome (and sometimes new/scary) things in class. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mel_katzz Dec 20 @ 10:47 PM EST
    A4 #WeirdEd this moment... highlight of the semester (preservice!). These moments are everything.
    • mel_katzz Nov 7 @ 11:39 PM EST
      MY HEART IS SO FULL!!! Students sometimes write โ€œsunshine momentsโ€ of their day/week that get put on a bulletin board. Yesterday, my classroom partner and i finished our first day of our math unit. And it was a lot of studentsโ€™ โ€œsunshine momentโ€ ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ’›
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:48 PM EST
    Nope, she ran over one. https://t.co/I02lCVrLuI #weirded
    In reply to @ShanaVWhite, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:48 PM EST
    #WeirdEd That kind of thing will fuel you for a while too, while pushing you to get that feeling again. It's a drug. Teaching is basically a drug. #TeachLikeACokehead
    In reply to @mel_katzz
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A4. Also went out tonight and met other new-to-the-district teachers over pizza and beer at a new local place. It was fun! #WeirdEd
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:48 PM EST
    Isn't this the truth ... Since 1993. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced, @polonerd, @oolalume, @shadow_uzumaki
  • MrsAltham Dec 20 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A4: I just ran a Saturday coding event for 50 kids in 3-5 from my district. Got lots of great feedback and awesome volunteers. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • StephPerham Dec 20 @ 10:49 PM EST
    I also have an inspiration binder where I save certain student cards, drawings, etc. So much love in that little binder. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @squirestc, @mel_katzz
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:49 PM EST
    Doug. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @mel_katzz
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:49 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A4 Gonna visit my previous site for their school performance thing, looking forward to it! Gonna see them 1 last time before their winter break and my new placement.
  • cburke Dec 20 @ 10:49 PM EST
    I have this new job, started last week. School culture is really positive & teachers like each other & have time to connect. Real community in evidence at school. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜Š #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:49 PM EST
    Yes agreed when you talk to non-teachers about things like the work load, the renummerations you always get some strange looks #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @mel_katzz
  • kaitannettep Dec 20 @ 10:50 PM EST
    A4 - SO many positives. I work with mostly ELLs. One of the best things this year so far has been seeing their growth, watching them open up & show who they are. Watching them learn to love reading and writing. Learning from them. #weirded
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:50 PM EST
    A4. Also had stage rehearsal with the kindergarten class and my Ss sang along and followed cues for their rhythm instruments and hand motions #WeirdEd
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:50 PM EST
    My first year teaching I was sick from December /January until April or so. #weirded
    In reply to @cburke, @StephPerham, @mel_katzz
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:50 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Maybe this is why -spoilers- was so -spoilers- in -spoilers-
    In reply to @annemdelgado, @TheWeirdTeacher, @mel_katzz
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:51 PM EST
    Is there data to support your assertion that we need things like classroom traditions and fun? #weirded :)
    In reply to @kaitannettep, @annemdelgado
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:51 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Q5 Why is my 5 year old and 3 year old as exhausting as 32 10 year olds? How?
  • StephPerham Dec 20 @ 10:51 PM EST
    Can we get this trending... #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @mel_katzz
  • kaitannettep Dec 20 @ 10:51 PM EST
    #weirded A4 - Also just hugs, especially those from kids who often tune you out & seem to dislike you. When they come up real quick & hug you, itโ€™s like you realize that you actually do mean something to them. Itโ€™s a special feeling because they mean everything to me.
  • cburke Dec 20 @ 10:51 PM EST
    I want to like this because I FEEL YOU. But I donโ€™t like this. Is there, like, a sympathy emoji? #weirded
    In reply to @mrterborg, @StephPerham, @mel_katzz
  • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:52 PM EST
    I feel the same way about my puppy, to be honest. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • MsVenturino Dec 20 @ 10:52 PM EST
    My dad and I create a reading bingo each year. Keeps it fun! I only finished about half this year. I think he got all 25 squares done. Must be nice to be retired! #weirded
    In reply to @senoritaRCwusd, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • kaitannettep Dec 20 @ 10:52 PM EST
    ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ™ƒ ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ If only. Honestly, if I wanted to, I could probably get some data together about how improved staff and student morale leads to more growth. One day! #weirded
    In reply to @mrterborg, @annemdelgado
  • AwesomeSPED Dec 20 @ 10:52 PM EST
    A3 #WeirdEd seeing MIL, figuring goons plan for next year maybe fill out job apps
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:52 PM EST
    A5 because children that age are nuclear powered and they're super excited, too. Mine just popped an inflatable punching bag. #WeirdEd
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:53 PM EST
    Indeed. I had no idea what smiley I should put on there. Frown, Smile, half frown, half smile .... #weirded
    In reply to @cburke, @StephPerham, @mel_katzz
  • NZWaikato Dec 20 @ 10:53 PM EST
    A5 Emotional investment, and those juniors, the little ones take so much time... my worst teaching nightmare... #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mel_katzz Dec 20 @ 10:53 PM EST
    Me anytime after babysitting kids under 5 #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:53 PM EST
    I did not realize you were reading my #WeirdEd tweets
    In reply to @mel_katzz, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • cburke Dec 20 @ 10:53 PM EST
    Math doesnโ€™t work out on that, I think it has to be a multiple of 15. (Decision fatigue from the 10yoโ€™s all day. Itโ€™s not them, itโ€™s you. Sorry.) #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:53 PM EST
    Stephanie is my new favorite #weirded
    In reply to @librarianerd, @TheWeirdTeacher, @mel_katzz
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:54 PM EST
    I'm sure you could. #weirded
    In reply to @kaitannettep, @annemdelgado
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:54 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I am a professional Couch Napper. I've lost count of the number of episodes I've only seen five minutes of
    In reply to @mel_katzz
  • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:54 PM EST
    #WeirdEd a4 again... I started my year book page in each classroom this week because these are my last days with these classes. We get new kids in January... It's bittersweet, but the things they are writing... I'm going to miss these ones
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • StephPerham Dec 20 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A4 Another positive - we spent ALL DAY today doing fun holiday activities & games that focused on community and building relationships. We took a break from rigorous academics to remember they are just kids :) #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • MrsAltham Dec 20 @ 10:55 PM EST
    How DARE you! #WeirdEd
    In reply to @StephPerham, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:55 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Q5 I don't have a final Q, this has beena pretty chill chat. Anyone have stuff to share or promote or celebrate or anything?
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:56 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Twice mom or stepdad left, my 3 yr old baby bro's pooped or pee'd right away. Otherwise he hasn't been hasslin' me. Then again, I'm fairly strict. LOL. or let him shoot hoops with the play B-ball hoop in our living room
    In reply to @mel_katzz, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:56 PM EST
    #WeirdEd She's not a "The Best Teacher" teacher. She thinks school should be *looks around* fun
    In reply to @MrsAltham, @StephPerham
  • StephPerham Dec 20 @ 10:56 PM EST
    Right?! #WeirdEd
    In reply to @MrsAltham, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:57 PM EST
    Next week's #WeirdEd should be a #TeachLikeACokehead chat. There will be 75 questons.
    In reply to @kaitannettep, @librarianerd, @annemdelgado, @mel_katzz
  • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:57 PM EST
    #WeirdEd You already got my celebration, but if anyone is California and wants to learn archery, my alter ego is @ArcheryDeb and I have lessons and certification trainings coming up!
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @ArcheryDeb
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:57 PM EST
    Thanks. I was trying to do the math and all I came up with was does not computer error #weirded
    In reply to @cburke, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • cburke Dec 20 @ 10:57 PM EST
    Goodnight #weirded. Glad I stopped in, there is good energy here. Hope yโ€™all have a wonderful break and get to PLAY. :)
  • AwesomeScience Dec 20 @ 10:57 PM EST
    Doesn't get better! One 17 yr old in the house is tougher than 160 in the classroom #weirded #parenting #noinstructionmanual
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mel_katzz Dec 20 @ 10:57 PM EST
    FINISHED ALL MY CERTIFICATION EXAMS FOR NJ now I just need a job lololol someone plz employ me!!! ๐Ÿ™ƒ #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 20 @ 10:57 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Oh man, soon they're gonna be 17 aren't they?
    In reply to @AwesomeScience
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:57 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A5 Financial Aid BS notwithstanding, I GRADUATE ON MAY
  • mrterborg Dec 20 @ 10:57 PM EST
    Imagine 25 5 year olds in a class ... #weirded
    In reply to @annemdelgado
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:58 PM EST
    75 questions, 30 minutes. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @kaitannettep, @librarianerd, @mel_katzz
  • shadow_uzumaki Dec 20 @ 10:58 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Oh fiiineee, you're forgiven.
    In reply to @mel_katzz, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • senoritaRCwusd Dec 20 @ 10:58 PM EST
    #WeirdEd if I ever come out that way, I'll make sure I post it... ๐Ÿ˜‰
    In reply to @kaitannettep, @TheWeirdTeacher, @ArcheryDeb
  • wwndtd Dec 20 @ 10:58 PM EST
    G'night, #WeirdEd. Happy milk and cookies time!
  • annemdelgado Dec 20 @ 10:59 PM EST
    I don't have to imagine it! We play in gen ed kindergarten weekly :) #weirded
    In reply to @mrterborg
  • mel_katzz Dec 20 @ 10:59 PM EST
    Eek!! NJ is Home, but I would never say no. ๐Ÿค— #WeirdEd
    In reply to @kaitannettep, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • StephPerham Dec 20 @ 10:59 PM EST
    Still new here, but I'm totally into the #WeirdEd chat. Thanks for giving me enough energy to get through the next 2 days before break!!
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher