Hi, I’m Sarah, 3rd grade LA teacher from OH. We are currently reading Because of Winn- Dixie by Kate DiCamillo in all 3 of my classes and The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani as a read aloud with my homeroom. #3rdChat
Meredith joining from SW Florida where, tomorrow, gale force winds and rain are expected. Time to "batten down the hatches!" Currently reading 'Disruptive Thinking' as it is next up during #BookCampPD as I don't have my own class. #3rdChat
By this time of the year, we know our students’ interests, reading levels/abilities and reading stamina.
Q1: How do you use what you know about your students to guide the books you find for your classroom? #3rdchat
Really??!?! Thanks for sharing that enthusiasm. I hope you can jump into one of the chats and share your thoughts on January 6 and 13th at 7:30 EST. #3rdchat
Ron Martiello. Learning Coach from PA. Good Evening, #3rdChat! I am not in the classroom this year, but "The One and Only Ivan" is the book I was reading last year to students.
Hi #3rdchat! Sarah from SE Missouri here. I have been doing a read aloud of Mary Poppins to my class. Our entire school got a generous donation to see Mary Poppins Returns in theaters and we are all going tomorrow!
A1: I believe that a classroom library is never fully complete. With each new student there are new interests, and with each new year, new literature to discover! #3rdChat
Q1: I try to focus on student interests or recent happenings when selecting books. For example, several kids added new puppies to their families recently so we read this collection of poetry today. #3rdchat
A1 I but the books they want to read. I like to ask them what they want to add to our collection. Every year some go missing but I am glad they find homes with students who love them. #3rdchat
A1 I have my ‘set list’ for the year. I notice the engagement of each book to select similar book.... or linger a little longer with the ones that are being cherished by my kiddos. #3rdChat
This is really hard to manage... when I think I had it figured out this year, I heard a S say, "I'm going to keep this. I really like it." oh well... guess that means they need it more than me #3rdChat
A1: Any time I get the opportunity to look for and purchase books, I always go with what my students like and at an appropriate reading level for them. It makes them want to be the first one to pick up the book and read it when they're interested! #3rdchat
I am trying help some of mine transition into chapter books during independent reading so I started doing "first chapter Fridays" where I just read the the first chapter of a book. Always fun! #3rdchat
A1. Of course, Morning Meetings are an amazing place to learn more about students' interests as their voices clearly share what they're thinking. #3rdChat
Conference with students and give them as much choice as possible. Interest in current events and happenings can help to guide a student's interest in a book as well. #3rdchat
With thousands of books published each year, it’s impossible to read all of the newly released books.
Q2: What are ways that you find new and interesting books and how do you narrow down the choices? #3rdchat
A2: A few years ago, @DonnaWeth encouraged me to join the #classroombookaday community. I get lots of book suggestions from them. My local city childrens librarian is very helpful in suggesting new book as well. #3rdchat
A2: Follow Goodreads groups, twitter, talk to colleagues, shop around and read the summaries at bookstores. Mostly about the conversation with others. Sometimes I just go to the new release section at the library, pick up a book and give it a try. #3rdChat
I started with the popular series: I Survived, Magic Tree House, Bad Kitty, and then moved to more "meatier" books. This Friday reading Stone Fox and then giving a copy of the book to each kid. #3rdchat
A2. During our last #BookCampPD chat we discussed this very question! If you would like to review the @Wakelet of the chat where amazing #PLN members shared their thoughts, you might want to click the link to review later. https://t.co/H1wN8JmJ0g#3rdChat
A2: Talking to others is so helpful! Our @BNBuzz rep where we live is super helpful with this. We've partnered with them at Edcapms and they have some great insight into good books for various purposes. #3rdchat
Give a shout out to those who keep you informed! Take a minute follow someone new.
Q3: Time to share! Tag people in your PLN that help you learn about those buzzed about books. #3rdChat
@RamageLynda always had kids buzzing in her class about great books. I followed her lead to provide great books for our students. @swolfpack214 also had great recommendations. #3rdchat
Give a shout out to those who keep you informed! Take a minute follow someone new.
Q3: Time to share! Tag people in your PLN that help you learn about those buzzed about books. #3rdChat
A3. Ohhhhh I adore this question! I created a graphic with directions on how to easily 'follow' those in a chat. I hope it helps as there are so many AMAZING educators sharing their passion on Twitter! #3rdChat
As readers, we talk and share about books we are reading all the time. It’s important to involve student voice in book recommendations and discussion.
Q4: How do you get your students to be the ones creating the book buzz around your room? #3rdchat
A4: Give choice in how to share about their books: @Seesaw, book talks, morning or afternoon share times, reading journals, just share with me and then I share to the class #3rdChat
A4. I adore this idea of starting a bulletin board for #ClassroomBookADay - sure would get a 'buzz' if it was placed in a hallway (like near the lunchroom where students often stand waiting). #3rdChat
a4 We book shop in our class library together 2X a week to stock up mini libraries. I regularly ask kiddos 2 make a mini pile of books in our school library 4 me 2 check out 4 the class. We also put sticky notes on books to recommend. All these lead to great book chats. #3rdchat
We have book talks at our Friday Morning meeting. Kids bring the books they are currently reading. We do several Stand up, Hands Up, Pair Up to share what we are reading. #3rdchat
A1: I have students write books or series they are interested in on post it notes. I use budget $ to buy new books and do book raffles throughout the year #3rdchat
As readers, we talk and share about books we are reading all the time. It’s important to involve student voice in book recommendations and discussion.
Q4: How do you get your students to be the ones creating the book buzz around your room? #3rdchat
A4: Last year I had my students share the books they were reading using @Flipgrid. They loved to tell others about their books and many took turns with certain books after watching the videos. #3rdchat
A1: I have students write books or series they are interested in on post it notes. I use budget $ to buy new books and do book raffles throughout the year #3rdchat
The American Library Association Youth Media awards are coming up on January 28th. Let’s talk about some great books we’ve seen this year!
Q5: What are some books you think are contenders for the Caldecott Award this year? #3rdChat
A2: I rely a lot on my Twitter friends to help me come up with new books to bring into my classroom. If my fellow #3rdchat friends are reading them, I usually jump on amazon and order a copy too :)
I lovvvvvvve sticky notes. My class library is easy to shop through when there’s notes on the books. I also use them @ the end of the day for a “what stuck with you” mini review. I have a wall for those ones to be displayed. Sticky notes are my favourite supply item. ❤️#3rdchat
A4 We talk about books all the time. I encourage the kids to tell each other about books they are reading. We keep lists of books to read next and I have a shelf in the class just for recommended books #3rdchat
A5: I don't know if this book is even eligible for this award, but we read the book Invisible Boy the other day. My kids were fascinated by the illustrations. #3rdchat
Your profile shares that you're a mom of twins and you still juggle your schedule to jump into a Twitter chat to learn with others.
You're amazing!! #3rdChat
A5: THE HOUSE THAT ONCE WAS is great. BLUE is so much more than I expected. THE DAY YOU BEGIN is wonderful but the one I can’t stop thinking about is DRAWN TOGETHER. #3rdChat
Thanks for a wonderful 2018 #3rdchat peeps. We are taking the next two weeks off.
Our next chat is January 9th. @katiemartinedu will join us to discuss Learner Centered Innovation.
Before you go, share a few books that your kiddos are loving this year so your PLN can build their TBR (to be read) list!
Q7: What are some loved books/series in your class this year? #3rdChat
I lovvvvvvve sticky notes. My class library is easy to shop through when there’s notes on the books. I also use them @ the end of the day for a “what stuck with you” mini review. I have a wall for those ones to be displayed. Sticky notes are my favourite supply item. ❤️#3rdchat
A1: I have students write books or series they are interested in on post it notes. I use budget $ to buy new books and do book raffles throughout the year #3rdchat
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I hope everyone in #3rdChat will take two minutes and cast your vote for the upcoming professional learning books that will be #BookCampPD 's Winter/Spring focus. https://t.co/S9Ahi4qfgc
Please?????
A3. Ohhhhh I adore this question! I created a graphic with directions on how to easily 'follow' those in a chat. I hope it helps as there are so many AMAZING educators sharing their passion on Twitter! #3rdChat
I hope everyone in #3rdChat will take two minutes and cast your vote for the upcoming professional learning books that will be #BookCampPD 's Winter/Spring focus. https://t.co/S9Ahi4qfgc
Please?????
