#1stchat Archive | Participate

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Hello everyone! I’m excited to be moderating tonight for our discussion about building relationships. #1stchat

participatechat Oct 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT

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lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT

It's time for #1stchat. I'm Leka from Iowa. We are excited to welcom @KBaumgartner75 as a guest moderator tonight.

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Wow, lots of math in this one! Can't wait. #mtgr1 #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

AfluetA Oct 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT

This is my very first Twitter chat! #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Excited to join #1stchat tonight! Caryl from New Hampshire, munching on some candy corn!

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi, Allison! So glad you are joining us! We have the best PLN here #1stchat

In reply to @AfluetA

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi, Caryl! Glad you are here! #1stchat

In reply to @CarylPawlusiak

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT

I second that! So many great Ts and ideas here #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot, @AfluetA

mflicek1 Oct 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hello! Michelle from WI, fav candy is Peeps. #1stchat

inthemeadowFM Oct 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Lisa scharffenberg from Middleton, MA. I love almond joys! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi, Michelle! Peeps! Are there Halloween Peeps? #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Kristy from St. Louis. Love anything chocolate! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi, Lisa! Welcome to #1stchat

In reply to @inthemeadowFM

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Jane here from Kansas! Sitting under a blanket as cooler weather is here now! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT

I love chocolate also! #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Kristy from St. Louis. Love anything chocolate! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi, Jane! Hope you had a good weekend! #1stchat

In reply to @JaneCulver5

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi Leka! Yes, full of family visiting! How is your year going? #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT

First question coming in about one minute #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Pretty good. Always more things on my to do list though;-) #1stchat

In reply to @JaneCulver5

AfluetA Oct 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT

My favorite candy is Kit Kats or Twix. I wasn't sure why people were telling their favorite candy but I get it now! LOL #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1 #1stchat

cdmom Oct 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT

#1stchat Hi Everyone Claire here from the beautiful state of Vermont. I love reese's peanut butter cup. Yum!

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: We share a lot at our morning meetings so I can learn my Ss favorites & about their families. I try to talk to Ss at snack time #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: Starts with greeting at the door every day and Morning meetings for me. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Hi, Claire! Glad you are here:) #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom

AfluetA Oct 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: I make time to chat with them. Sounds simple but I'm genuinely interested in them so it's easy! #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: It is so hard to get to every child every day, but it is very important to make that connection with each one. #1stchat

inthemeadowFM Oct 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q1 I take time daily to connect even in the smallest way with each one. So important to look in their eyes and listen. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 Free sharing during morning meeting has been great. I get to know students' interests & home life. #1stchat

cdmom Oct 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT

#1stchat A1I greet each Ss by name the first day. We had 1/2 hour parent conferences before school started spent time with each child then

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT

We have a 20 minute arrival time due to busing. I am able to greet the first few 1:1 but the room gets hectic as they unpack! #1stchat

In reply to @JaneCulver5

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Eye contact and listening! YES! Very important! #1stchat

In reply to @inthemeadowFM

mflicek1 Oct 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1:We start each day w how are you feeling,helps to find out something about each s #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Morning greetings are so important. Friendly faces show students we are happy to see them.#1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: Starts with greeting at the door every day and Morning meetings for me. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1 Notice small things. Using 'I see that.." or "I noticed ..." statements instead of "Good job!" #1stchat

JohnnellEDUC Oct 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Johnnell from North Carolina. Love the box of gummy Dots #1stchat

In reply to @KBaumgartner75

inthemeadowFM Oct 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@JaneCulver5 I'm really trying to do that daily this year too! #1stchat

mrsseibel5th Oct 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Help us on #theroadtokindness https://t.co/Da1WrbjbPd https://t.co/LC837Oxy2Y #1stchat #choosekind #Kindnessmatters #2ndchat

cdmom Oct 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT

#1stchat A1 Morning meeting is a time that I build relationships with my kiddos. I learn a lot about them when they share.

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Love that idea! #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Q2 in a minute #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I'm also trying to acknowledge what they say and not repeat it back. Their voice is important. Ss listen more to each other! #1stchat

In reply to @JaneCulver5, @inthemeadowFM

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1 It's important to share stories about myself also. The more Ss know me, the more comfortable they are around me. #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: Thinking about those Ss I haven't heard from much and try to connect more with them. #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2 #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I love @responsiveclass Morning Meeting format. It's all about building relationships! https://t.co/chgNwa6LYT #1stchat

JohnnellEDUC Oct 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Johnnell from NC. I love the box of Dots. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2 on the deck. #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2 #1stchat

LindaLSandlin44 Oct 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Stressing to my college educ. St. The importance of building relationships. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Hi, Johnnell! Glad you are joining #1stchat

In reply to @JohnnellEDUC

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#1stchat

jessmcglinn Oct 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Agree! They don't think we could ever have anything in common, but once they know our stories- they want to share and be open.
In reply to @lekadegroot

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: We try to do team building. Collaborative activities w/ games and STEM help too. Allowing them the chance to talk at times too.#1stchat

groseedu Oct 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#1stchat Encourage times where students can find things in common

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Model positive interactions (speech, body language, everything!) with all Ss. My interactions influence theirs. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Yes!! It doesn't come easily. We really have to work for it throughout the year. #1stchat

In reply to @LindaLSandlin44

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: we talk about what we can do when someone is feeling sad or sick. They like to write post it notes to each other. #1stchat

cdmom Oct 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#1stchat A2 we do Turn and Talks with elbow partners, We talk about how the conversations should go. Postive convos don't always happen

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Yes! We need to model positive interactions and show them what it can look like #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom

AfluetA Oct 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: Instead of morning work when the Ss arrive, we have "Social Time", the kids play play dough, read together, draw and just chat #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2 We practice listening to each other & recognizing other person's feelings. #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT

We do have to teach them how appropriate convos work. Not always modelled at home unfortunately. #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom

LindaLSandlin44 Oct 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2Incorporating interactive read alouds to model character traits can promote discussions #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT

We do that too! Ss pick a morning basket of card games or drawing tools. They have learned a lot of cooperative skills this way #1stchat

In reply to @AfluetA

TeachinTexas Oct 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Morning meetings, frequent team building challenges, accountable talk, various partner groupings!! #1stchat

inthemeadowFM Oct 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Q2 We spend lots of time/lessons discussing empathy. Also work hard to build classroom community. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2 I do a lot of role playing and discussions if there is a conflict. #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Great idea...be sure to put #1stchat so everyone can see your great responses

In reply to @JohnnellEDUC

JohnnellEDUC Oct 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT

talking to each students and get to know them a little better, allowing them to be more accepting of you as their instructor. #1stchat

In reply to @KBaumgartner75

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3 in a second or two #1stchat

groseedu Oct 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#1stchat A2 greeting students at the door with a smile and encouraging them to greet each other

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2 We also do a lot of team building challenges and debriefing afterwards. What went well, what did not and find solutions. #1stchat

AfluetA Oct 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@carylpawlusiak Card games! That's a great idea! I'll add that to Ss choices! #1stchat

HolstadTroy Oct 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT

#1stchat A2: we can instill positive relationships by creating group activities. Such as plays, artwork, or songs.

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3 #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#1stchat I use this as an attendance check in! Tells me who needs extra attention to get started off right.

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Last week I found I had funky scissors that cut decorative edges. Those and a pile of construction paper led to many fun creations! #1stchat

In reply to @AfluetA

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Free play! Perfect way to practice social skills! #1stchat

HolstadTroy Oct 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT

#1stchat A2: we can instill positive relationships by creating group activities. Such as plays, artwork, or songs.

groseedu Oct 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#1stchat teaching students empathy when they are young creates a lifelong impact! I love what you're doing.

In reply to @inthemeadowFM

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT

That discussion afterward is so full of teaching and critically important to do. Good reminder #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Q3 is on the deck. #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3 #1stchat

AfluetA Oct 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Q3: We do The Daily News at the end of everyday. Ss partner plan a news report. I put them in an email and send them daily. #1stchat

mflicek1 Oct 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: posting items on @seesaw for parents to see, keep up with class activities #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Yes! Never do challenges without a closure!! #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT

That discussion afterward is so full of teaching and critically important to do. Good reminder #1stchat
In reply to @lekadegroot

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT

We just started talking about zones this year. I might "steal" your chart! Thanks for sharing! #1stchat

In reply to @JaneCulver5

LindaLSandlin44 Oct 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT

My bldg. does chat and chew. Several times Ps bring books and read to St. in small groups during lunch #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Love this! #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#1stchat I use this as an attendance check in! Tells me who needs extra attention to get started off right.

mflicek1 Oct 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I like this! #1stchat

In reply to @JaneCulver5

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: Send a card home early noting positive skills I've observed and how I'm excited to work together during the year. #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT

LOVE SEESAW!!! #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1, @Seesaw

Woods1stgrade Oct 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Hi friends, sorry to miss tonight I’m helping in judgement house with my church. Just checking in on my break #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Would be so fun to do once a month! #1stchat

In reply to @LindaLSandlin44

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3: I also send a weekly email update with classroom updates so parents are included. @Seesaw is a great tool to share learning #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I'm right there with the rest! Nothing better than @seesaw for parent connections! #1stchat

In reply to @KBaumgartner75, @mflicek1, @Seesaw, @Seesaw

HolstadTroy Oct 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: The best way to grow positive parent relationships is by keeping them informed. Parents are upset when they are confused. #1stchat

LindaLSandlin44 Oct 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 make positive phone calls home periodically. Really goes a long way in establishing rapport #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT

So important to make 1st contact positive esp if your little friend may be more inclined to need redirection later in the year. #1stchat

In reply to @CarylPawlusiak

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3 Open communication using @RemindHQ So easy to reach to parents. #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: This year I've kept a log of all parent contact. Helps me see who I need to connect with #1stchat

TeachinTexas Oct 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: ClassDojo to post vids/pics of our classroom & learning everyday! I also have parents come to class to read to kiddos #1stchat

In reply to @KBaumgartner75

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT

We miss you! #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

groseedu Oct 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I'd never heard of Seesaw before and I can't believe! Great way for students to recall and share what they've learned. #1stchat

inthemeadowFM Oct 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3 sharing positive "noticings" about their child and sharing our classroom learning via Twitter,blog & @Seesaw. #1stchat

LindaLSandlin44 Oct 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3 positive office referrals are popular in our district #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3 I do class dojo also. Easy 4 parents 2 contact me quickly for little questions. They also monitor child's choices during the day #1stchat

cdmom Oct 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#1stchat A3 #Seesaw has been key to parent relationships in my classroom. Also phoning home with positive comments about Ss helps relatship

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Yes! And even then I try to do a positive phone call home early, before we need to start talking about the tough stuff #1stchat

In reply to @KBaumgartner75

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3 No matter what form we use, send a note specific about each child home monthly. Something I noticed, fun moment, etc. #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q4 in a short bit #1stchat

mflicek1 Oct 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT

You would love it! So many options #1stchat

In reply to @groseedu

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Love this idea, need to steal it! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3 No matter what form we use, send a note specific about each child home monthly. Something I noticed, fun moment, etc. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Welcome to #1stchat Debi! Glad you are here!

DebiMarinelli Oct 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT

#1stchatMorning Meeting is where we really bond together. We share and care and get a chance to ask ?'s or make a comment.#1st

mflicek1 Oct 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT

For sure! Ghosts and pumpkins! #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hmmm... STEM challenge using those? #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT

You are now surrounded by @seesaw fanatics! Lots of support here if you need it! #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1, @groseedu, @Seesaw

cdmom Oct 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#1stchat Oh I love this idea. What a great way to change the focus in a school. I'm stealing this idea. Thanks for sharing.

LindaLSandlin44 Oct 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3 positive office referrals are popular in our district #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Great idea...so busy with other crazy things that these types of actions fall to the wayside. I need to prioritize this more. #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

mflicek1 Oct 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Yes! There is a science experiment w Peeps out there #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Q4 #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Please share! #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: Eating lunch together and talking about life--not school or Ss! Get to know each other. #1stchat

AfluetA Oct 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4 Sharing, collaborating, having Teacher "social time" in the morning and Friday afternoons! #1stchat

mflicek1 Oct 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4:go to each other w questions/concerns, plan fun meetups like lunch,etc. #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Question four turns the focus a bit #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4 We are a team of 4. WE. TALK. ALL. THE. TIME!! LOL. #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A3: Find a way to support other Ts during stressful times. Take a duty if you can, co-plan and co-teach a lesson, share great ideas #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q4 on the deck #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Q4 #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT

We are a team of 8. It is hard to talk with so many voices! #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

LindaLSandlin44 Oct 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4 Ts and staff members "boo" each other this month: surprise gifts to one another. Google getting booed! #1stchat

mflicek1 Oct 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4:There is still time for you to BOO your teammates! Leave a little treat/surprise for them #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4 upholding your end of the responsibilities, supporting emotional and work needs, willing to share and help, chocolate therapy #1stchat

DebiMarinelli Oct 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#1stchat Hi there! First time in a Twitter conversation. I teach First grade in NH .

jessmcglinn Oct 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: Collaboration & reflection. I seek out new ideas & have an open door policy 4 Ts who want 2 brainstorm. We r on the same team #1stchat

mflicek1 Oct 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT

That's awesome! #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT

We are also doing this! So much fun getting a surprise! #1stchat

In reply to @LindaLSandlin44

TeachinTexas Oct 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: We eat lunch together everyday, participate in book studies, and collaborate constantly in our PLC! #1stchat

In reply to @KBaumgartner75

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Yay! Debi! Welcome to the best PLN! #1stchat

DebiMarinelli Oct 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#1stchat Hi there! First time in a Twitter conversation. I teach First grade in NH .

AfluetA Oct 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@debimarinelli My first time too! So far so good! #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT

That must be a challenge! #1stchat

In reply to @CarylPawlusiak, @lekadegroot

cdmom Oct 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#1stchat A4 It's all about sharing and helping each other.. A sympathetic ear often helps

groseedu Oct 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4 We use each other for teaching strategies and support! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4 LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN! Sometimes they just need to be heard. #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Great idea, I will do that this week! Start someone's day with a smile. #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT

So glad you ladies are here! #1stchat

In reply to @AfluetA, @DebiMarinelli

HolstadTroy Oct 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: Be truthful and willing to help. Try to collaborate and bounce ideas off of each other. #1stchat

mflicek1 Oct 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT

It is a really fun thing to do, our whole school did it and it was a lot of fun. #1stchat

In reply to @CarylPawlusiak

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Awesome to have new faces join our PLN!! #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot, @AfluetA, @DebiMarinelli

jessmcglinn Oct 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT

PLCs Rock! #1stchat

In reply to @TeachinTexas, @KBaumgartner75

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT

You've been BOOed! https://t.co/RIVYtBg9By #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Great idea, I will do that this week! Start someone's day with a smile. #1stchat
In reply to @mflicek1

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Q5 heading your way #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Q5 #1stchat

DebiMarinelli Oct 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#1stchat We also play something called "pass the kindness ". It can be a smile. We sing a love and kindness song each morning.

cdmom Oct 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#1stchat Oh this is so true. Listening is crucial!

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4 LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN! Sometimes they just need to be heard. #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5: Admin is working to empower Ts in my building this year. We have more of a voice. Morale is up, we still need relationship work #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT

You may have a way to support a S who someone else may be struggling to meet the Ss needs.#1stchat

In reply to @cdmom

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5: My principal has trophies that we give rotate at staff meetings to each other for different reasons. Positive strokes! #1stchat

DebiMarinelli Oct 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#1stchat We pass our kindness pup as we sing and whoever gets it st the end of the song takes on the day's job of spreading kindness all day

mflicek1 Oct 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5:my principal is always sharing compliments to staff members,makes you feel good! #1stchat

MrsPstorytime Oct 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Hey #1stchat a reminder U can fill your class with books when you enter my writing contest, @joshfunkbooks is judge https://t.co/TwkGt123ft

AfluetA Oct 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: We have early release every Wed.-used to PD us all aftrnn This year they designated 45 min. of team time to collaborate/plan, #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5 He listens, supports Ts, leave a note of encouragement & appreciation to Ts and also to our families! So thankful @huebnerk #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Q5 #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Would love to hear this song! Sounds awesome! #1stchat

In reply to @DebiMarinelli

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT

We have been torn down as a staff with too many principals in too few years. I'm hoping to see great relationship building ideas #1stchat

LindaLSandlin44 Oct 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5 local Pr mails letters to staff and Ts families telling them how much they are valued at school. #1stchat

AnnaUpah Oct 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5: He encourages participation in activities like dress up days and seals the deal with jeans days. #littlethings #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Final question in a minute #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Jean Days work like a charm to boost moral for Ts:) LOL! So glad to see you Anna! #1stchat

AnnaUpah Oct 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5: He encourages participation in activities like dress up days and seals the deal with jeans days. #littlethings #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Sorry to hear that. I know exactly how it is like since I have had 6 different principals in 15 years. #1stchat

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KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Jeans make teachers very happy at our building too! #1stchat

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KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q6 Final question #1stchat

JohnnellEDUC Oct 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Ensuring that the parents have as much current knowledge on what their child is learning through various resources. #1stchat

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CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT

4 principals in 7 years! We have a great one who is here to stay for a while though. #1stchat

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DebiMarinelli Oct 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT

#1stchat Our new principal invited us in this summer to chat so we could get to know each other and emails us personally. I am lucky too

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT

I am hoping it has turned around for you and there is light at the end of the tunnel! #1stchat

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jessmcglinn Oct 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6: I wish I did. Hoping to gain some resources tonight! #1stchat

JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A6:? Zones of Regulation, Responsive Classroom! Help for Billy- for Trauma Sensitive understanding for Ts! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Oct 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Q6 on the deck #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q6 Final question #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A6: The 1st 6 Weeks of School @responsiveclass makes all the difference for setting the stage and relationship building #1stchat

AnnaUpah Oct 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6: Dream by Susan Bosak for students and #KidsDserveIt by @awelcome and @TechNinjaTodd for adults #1stchat

KBaumgartner75 Oct 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT

We are doing a book study with Help for Billy--just getting started with it, excited to read #1stchat

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JaneCulver5 Oct 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Our district is doing one on twitter too right now! Love this book! #1stchat

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LindaLSandlin44 Oct 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@KBaumgartner75 would love to hear more about this book #1stchat

DebiMarinelli Oct 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT

#1stchat Last year we were given the opportunity for peer visits and then time to meet. So many great things going on at my school

groseedu Oct 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A6 "The First Days of School" by Harry Wong has been a great resource for effective Classroom Procedures and relationship building. #1stchat

CarylPawlusiak Oct 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A6: Purposeful Play has helped my students with small group and partner interactions @MrazKristine @AlisonPorcelli @cheryltyler11 #1stchat