#WonderChat Archive
Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease
Monday March 7, 2016
8:00 PM EST
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:00 PM EST
Welcome, Wonder Friends! We're THRILLED you're joining us for tonight's
#WonderChat
w/
@geniushour
!
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:00 PM EST
Am at state conference. Ready 4
#Wonderchat
Carol ELA Consultant from Long Island-new Wonder Lead Ambassador
@Wonderopolis
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:00 PM EST
Hello,
@Wonderopolis
and
@NCFL
.
@PaulWHankins
here in southern Indiana. Looking forward to learning along with tonight's chat.
#wonderchat
jgroteweb
Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST
#Wonderchat
looking forward to learning abt genius hour. Asst princ 5-8 school outside Pittsburgh.
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST
@cvarsalona
@Jonnai2
@NCFL
@Wonderopolis
Me too! Woohoo! We are now international!
#wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST
Very excited to be a part of the
#Wonderchat
tonight! Pls join us now--we are talking about wonder and
#geniushour
!
https://t.co/9RjSioVagv
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:00 PM EST
Welcome, Wonder Friends! We're THRILLED you're joining us for tonight's
#WonderChat
w/
@geniushour
!
tavia_clark
Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST
Tavia, HS Librarian Currituck Co. HS in NC - live in Norfolk, VA
#Wonderchat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST
Connected Edus, join
#Wonderchat
tonight. Happening now.With
@geniushour
https://t.co/WzOfOqNW0T
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:00 PM EST
Welcome, Wonder Friends! We're THRILLED you're joining us for tonight's
#WonderChat
w/
@geniushour
!
agcrilley
Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST
Ann from NC! Elementary Instructional Technology Facilitator here!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST
@WymansWonders
Yea! Glad you're here!
#WonderChat
@GeniusHour
LloyaAustin
Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST
Lloya Austin, 4th grade math, MISD, TX.
#Wonderchat
w/
#geniushour
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
@PaulWHankins
@Wonderopolis
@NCFL
I am excited to be part of the
#Wonderchat
tonight. Hi Paul.
missryannj
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
#wonderchat
Can't wait to learn about
#geniushour
looking for awesome ideas. 6-7 math T, NJ
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
@stephanie_tow
Hi, Stephanie!
#WonderChat
@Jonnai2
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Robyn from Surrey BC, excited to join
#wonderchat
and learn from
@geniushour
!
KRScienceLady
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Kathy from the VT Agency Of Education
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
@MrsPageTurner
Welcome! Thanks for joining us, Renee!
#WonderChat
alexis_wiltgen
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hello everyone! I am Alexis a 2nd grade teacher from Pocahontas, Iowa...looking forward to learning with you!
#Wonderchat
AMitchell828
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
#Wonderchat
excited to learn about genius hour. K-5 Media Specialist from NC
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hi all! Jess from near Chicago, 5th grade!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
@cvarsalona
Sounds EXCITING! Thanks for taking time to join us!
#WonderChat
KristieHEnnis
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
H.S. English Instructional Coach here, brand new Wonder Lead Ambassador who is ready to learn about
#geniushour
#wonderhour
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
We're EXCITED to have
@geniushour
to talk more about incorporating WONDER &
#geniushour
in the classroom and at home!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
@PaulWHankins
Welcome, Paul! Glad you're here!
#Wonderchat
@NCFL
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
Kelsey from Florida- Teaching kindergarten! So excited for
#wonderchat
😊
Kaylaonu
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
New elementary teacher from small town Saskatchewan interested in
#geniushour
#Wonderchat
RaRaPenguin
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
Renee White 1st grade in Apex,NC
#WonderChat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
I'm ready!
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
@jgroteweb
Hi, Jessica! Thanks for stopping by!
#WonderChat
tiffbutton
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
#Wonderchat
Tiffany, AL
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
@RobynThiessen
@Jonnai2
@NCFL
@Wonderopolis
Vancouver friend, Hello!
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
@RobynThiessen
AWESOME! WONDER is everywhere!
#WonderChat
@cvarsalona
@Jonnai2
@NCFL
MissCarrone
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
#wonderchat
I'm looking forward to learning more about incorporating
#geniushour
in my science classroom!
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
.
@cvarsalona
@Wonderopolis
@NCFL
I've heard the term "genius hour" for a while now. I really want to sit back and learn tonight.
#WonderChat
kleonard15
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
Excited to be here to learn more about gh. Kathy, HS lit, SPED, Philly
#Wonderchat
auntierez
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
#Wonderchat
Lesley, grade 3 teacher, from MA! Glad to be here!
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
@geniushour
We're so EXCITED you're here! Lots of GREAT discussion & learning throughout the next hour!
#WonderChat
mindfulreaders
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
Lauren here- secondary social studies CT
#WonderChat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hi! My name is Delsia. I'm in AL.
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
@tavia_clark
Hi, Tavia! Thanks for joining!
#WonderChat
mel10597
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
Melissa from NC...Excited to learn more about
#geniushour
from you all tonight!!
#wonderchat
mrterborg
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
#wonderchat
Mike from Maryland. Elementary school librarian.
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
@MissCarrone
it doesn't just have to be science!
#wonderchat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
@RobynThiessen
@geniushour
Robyn are you part of
#BCedchat
?
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
@cvarsalona
Thanks for spreading the word, Carol!
#WonderChat
@geniushour
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hi everyone! SO excited to be hosting tonight...The plan is to talk about WONDER and how it fits in w/
#geniushour
! Q1 coming up
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
@agcrilley
Hi, Ann! Glad you're here!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
@LloyaAustin
Welcome, Lloya! Thanks for tuning in!
#WonderChat
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
K teacher west of Boston ready to wonder!
#wonderchat
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
.Join us for
#wonderchat
AND
@geniushour
What a phenomenal partnership!
#sd36learn
#bcedchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
Q1: WONDERing is an important part of learning. How do you introduce the concept of WONDER & asking questions?
#wonderchat
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
@Wonderopolis
@geniushour
- 4 teachers from Evansville, IN, hanging out & ready to learn!
#Wonderchat
#inelearn
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
@cvarsalona
Great! We're glad you're here!
#WonderChat
@PaulWHankins
@NCFL
sdlocal777
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
Valentyna...5th/6th grade..San Diego, CA...
#WonderChat
AdrianMcKay14
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
Hello all, Adrian McKay, Special Education Consultant, and ready for
#WonderChat
!
dryer83
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
Dave, K teacher from PA
#wonderchat
MissCarrone
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
#wonderchat
I am looking forward to learning more about incorporating
#geniushour
in elementary and middle school science classrooms!
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
@PaulWHankins
@Wonderopolis
@NCFL
I like to use the term passion projects. My experience dates back to
#PBL
in the late 90s.
#Wonderchat
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
@MrsHollyGerlach
where are you?!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
@RobynThiessen
Welcome, Robyn!
#WonderChat
@geniushour
RaRaPenguin
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
@mel10597
hi friend!
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
@KRScienceLady
Hi, Kathy! Glad you're here!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
During tonight's chat, remember to use
#WonderChat
& answer with A1, A2... Q1 is coming right up!
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
Jess from Alliston, ON, Canada...
#geniushour
#Wonderchat
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
@cvarsalona
@geniushour
occasionally, it is right at dinner time, but I am friends with many of the mods
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
@alexis_wiltgen
Hello, Alexis! We're EXCITED about
#WonderChat
too!
Caitlin1339
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
Caitlin from NC excited to learn more about genius hour
#Wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
@cvarsalona
@PaulWHankins
@Wonderopolis
@NCFL
We are happy with any name--as long as it is meaningful for kids!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
@AMitchell828
Hi, Angie! Thanks for joining!
#WonderChat
mrterborg
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1 Primarily through
#primarysources
#wonderchat
.
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
@JessLif
Welcome, Jessica! Thanks for stopping by!
#WonderChat
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: one simple way to incorporate wondering is using a wonder wall!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/7fQequ2z5k
MrsKrissyPierce
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
First time in a Twitter Chat! Proud new member of the
@Wonderopolis
Lead Ambassador team!
#wonderchat
KRScienceLady
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
#Wonderchat
A1 Begin with a phenomenon, a puzzle, a problem for Ss to solve
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
Jess, Teacher Librarian from Alliston, ON, Canada...
#geniushour
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
@KristieHEnnis
Hi, Kristie! Welcome!
#WonderChat
MrDeSantis22
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
Excited for my first wonderchat, Jim from Syr, NY Elementary LMS Wonderopolis lead ambassador
#Wonderchat
KristieHEnnis
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: With srs. it is amazing that they haven't been asked in years. I intro by simply asking what they wonder... hard for them!
#wonderchat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: When discussing a specific topic a KWL chart is a way I start discussions about a topic.
#WonderChat
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
I like to set a great example and I wonder out loud all the time. I also have a few fave picture books that I like to share
#wonderchat
alexis_wiltgen
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: We start with a discussion about how all new inventions strated with a wonder...its a good thing not to know everything
#Wonderchat
SRyan3rdgrade
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
Stacie from CA. 3rd grade. Glad to be part of this. In a meeting so doing this on the sly
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
@Kaylaonu
We're glad you're joining us, Miss. Onufreychuk!
#WonderChat
tavia_clark
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1. Making our library makerspace more open ended - moving away from specific tasks and just letting kids go...
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
We are, too! Welcome, Kelsey!
#WonderChat
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
Building relationships - key to helping Ss feel safe to take risks and ask ?s
#wonderchat
https://t.co/HgCjApyNfF
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
Q1: WONDERing is an important part of learning. How do you introduce the concept of WONDER & asking questions?
#wonderchat
mel10597
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
@RaRaPenguin
Hi! Excited to learn with you, so impressed with all the great things you tweet from your class! It inspires me :)
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
@RaRaPenguin
Glad you're here, Mrs. White!
#WonderChat
ldavies1012
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
Laurie, a third grade teacher, from central Indiana. Joining in late tonight
#Wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
KWL--such a great way to intro WONDER!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/IYcpCJX1dx
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: When discussing a specific topic a KWL chart is a way I start discussions about a topic.
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
@kimmykcollins
WONDERful! Welcome, Kim!
#WonderChat
MrsWymansClass
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
A1: A1: In K I kick the year off with mystery objects. We share what we see, think, and wonder without attempting to name.
#wonderchat
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
A1: Collected wonders on virtual wonder walls on Padlet. Ss can access from school and home.
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
@tiffbutton
Hi, Tiffany! Glad you're here!
#WonderChat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
@geniushour
Noticing/ wondering-basis of inquiry. Learners are curious if given chance 2 explore.Observe-Reflect-Question
#Wonderchat
A1
tavia_clark
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
A1. Encourage all Ts to allow for inquiry based learning where Ss are given freedom to explore whatever they're interested in.
#Wonderchat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
A1: The students have questions about the curriculum or something they've seen or want to know.
#WonderChat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
@KristieHEnnis
isn't that crazy? blows our minds too! Glad tchers like you are changing that though!
#wonderchat
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
A1: In K I like to kick the year off with mystery objects. We share what we see, think, and wonder without attempting to name.
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
@MissCarrone
Great, Brittany! We hope you gain lots of ideas!
#WonderChat
#Geniushour
Patty_Molm
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
Patty, library media specialist from ND
#Wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
Love this! So simple but SO GOOD!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/WPntQu13iR
KRScienceLady
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
#Wonderchat
A1 Begin with a phenomenon, a puzzle, a problem for Ss to solve
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
@kleonard15
We're EXCITED you're here, Kathy!
#WonderChat
MrsPageTurner
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1:
@agcrilley
and I give students 2 post-its and have them close their eyes and imagine anything they’ve ever questioned
#Wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
@MrsKrissyPierce
@Wonderopolis
so glad you could make it!!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
@auntierez
Hi, Lesley! Glad you're here!
#WonderChat
sdlocal777
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
Q1: I use
#QFT
https://t.co/Xw5h7ei7h2
From the book
#MakeJustOneChange
& We use
@CNNStudentNews
as a prompt
#Wonderchat
mrterborg
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1 Want to Make more open ended. Need to figure out how to integrate standards
#wonderchat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
@RobynThiessen
@geniushour
I enjoy the group.
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
@mindfulreaders
Thanks for tuning in, Lauren!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
@Jonnai2
Hi, Delsia! Thanks for joining!
#WonderChat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
Popping in for a bit of
#GeniusHour
talk in
#Wonderchat
! I love talking GH. Stacey from Ohio!
mindfulreaders
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: injury journals where the first page is to chart wondering as they explore a topic or theme
#WonderChat
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: Expose Ss to many ways to spark wonders.
@Wonderopolis
,
@thekidshouldsee
, TED talks, TEDed clips, nonfiction picture books
#Wonderchat
SRyan3rdgrade
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: I have them question everything & when they ask I tell them to do the research & teach me. We are 1:1 so they Google a lot
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
@mel10597
Love your enthusiasm! Welcome, Melissa!
#WonderChat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
This is DEFINITELY one of our FAV ways to introduce (and keep) WONDERing!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/HBM4PRjg6e
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: one simple way to incorporate wondering is using a wonder wall!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/7fQequ2z5k
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
@mrterborg
Hi, Mike! Thanks for joining!
#WonderChat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: Asking the students what interests them and design lessons/activities from there!
#WonderChat
mel10597
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: Collect wonders on chart paper as a whole class, padlet, S's put sticky notes in texts as they wonder along the way.
#wonderchat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
@geniushour
Yes KWL & REFLECT
#Wonderchat
A1
kleonard15
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1. I constantly ask, "What do you think?" Almost always leads to Wondering
#Wonderchat
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
@sdlocal777
Hey there
@classroomchamps
friend!
#wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
Can you tell us more about this?
#wonderchat
https://t.co/pe2VE5HChp
mrterborg
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1 Primarily through
#primarysources
#wonderchat
.
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
Love this!
#WonderChat
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: Brainstorm with Ss...ask Q...what do you wonder about? What are your passions?
#Wonderchat
#geniushour
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
Love it! A WONDER wall!!!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/m8Zf8L6dwy
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
This is DEFINITELY one of our FAV ways to introduce (and keep) WONDERing!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/HBM4PRjg6e
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: one simple way to incorporate wondering is using a wonder wall!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/7fQequ2z5k
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: Like two kinds of "wonders." The "Wrap-Around" the Lesson (Big Question) and "While-Inside" the Lesson (Guiding Wonders).
#WonderChat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
@tavia_clark
Choice leads to Voice.
#Wonderchat
A1
Kaylaonu
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
Love this idea as well! Would love to try "mystery buckets" or centers with objects to get Ss thinking
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/dVFBbPCkaM
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
A1: In K I like to kick the year off with mystery objects. We share what we see, think, and wonder without attempting to name.
#Wonderchat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
@mrterborg
Agree! Open-ended questions lead to rich conversations!
#Wonderchat
barhamchristy
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: Saw
@SteveSpangler
last week @
#ncties16
. He definitely encourages wonder!
https://t.co/I1psyIkfpH
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
@dryer83
Welcome, d! Thanks for joining!
#WonderChat
tiffbutton
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1:My Ss are allowed to wonder with magic pens when discussing vocabulary. Ss use their imagination wondering what a word means
#Wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
such great tips!!! thanks for sharing these :)
#wonderchat
https://t.co/0CsYfCqknb
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: Expose Ss to many ways to spark wonders.
@Wonderopolis
,
@thekidshouldsee
, TED talks, TEDed clips, nonfiction picture books
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
@delynbeard
AWESOME! Thanks for joining!
#WonderChat
@geniushour
RaRaPenguin
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: Use wonder wall, allow time to explore interests in AM & blog or write about learning in journal. Teach questioning strat
#WonderChat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
@Jonnai2
Starts with curiosity/leads to Questions/off to inquiry. Yes Delsia.
#Wonderchat
A1
LloyaAustin
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: Start w/ a piece of info or a book and ask Ss what that makes them wonder.
#wonderchat
w/
#geniushour
https://t.co/c3lRvwfSMh
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
Q1: WONDERing is an important part of learning. How do you introduce the concept of WONDER & asking questions?
#wonderchat
missryannj
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: model my wondering aloud often. Ask lots of questions and embrace all Ss responses. Give opportunities to share and reflect
#wonderchat
agcrilley
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: Wonder Walls in the classroom are a great way to allow for students to always wonder and question and then put up answers!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
@WymansWonders
Hi, Christie! Thanks for joining!
#WonderChat
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: Model my own wonders. Mini-lessons on the kinds of questions that will most likely lead to new learning.
#Wonderchat
tavia_clark
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1. Love wonder wall - would like to hear more about this in HS as a whole school initiative.
#Wonderchat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
My pleasure
@Wonderopolis
! Hoping to learn all about
#geniushour
.
#WonderChat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
Such a grt idea! lots of folks do these&call them their
#geniushour
journals-we like all names for this!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/kJtq8t1oaF
mindfulreaders
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: injury journals where the first page is to chart wondering as they explore a topic or theme
#WonderChat
ldavies1012
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
Start each unit with a list of wonders and as we go through units Ss continue to locate answers
#Wonderchat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
@WymansWonders
That is always a great way to get Kinders to wonder & talk.
#Wonderchat
A1
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
@geniushour
Sometimes called Wonder Journals, too!
#WonderChat
Citizensowls
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
Better late than never. Ready to expand my learning.
#WonderChat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
@cvarsalona
@geniushour
Hi, Kathy.
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
@Citizensowls
Glad you made it! Welcome!
#WonderChat
LBoeglin
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
Lisa from Evansville In joining from Starbucks with 3 colleagues twitterchat101
#wonderchat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1. Part of introducing wonder is not avoiding ?s Ss have when you feel that it's "off topic," value wonder. That helps.
#Wonderchat
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
Wonder: Google is really becoming a litmus test of a generation by way of response. Is the platform a "cheat" or a "consierge?"
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
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Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
@LBoeglin
Sounds like fun! Thanks for joining!
#WonderChat
mel10597
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
@missryannj
was just going to post this! Modeling wondering sometimes takes us off the beaten path, can lead somewhere AMAZING!
#wonderchat
missryannj
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: also, using padlet or post it note "parking lot" for more private wondering
#wonderchat
tiffbutton
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
Students "wonder" what our new story was going to be about with using only words out of the story
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/V5Qiy40v8p
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
@geniushour
Also you can begin with a photo prompt 4 Ss to ponder & write about.
#Wonderchat
A1
jrubinATX
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: They explore
@Wonderopolis
and that leads to more wonders. They are constantly on that site in free time.
#Wonderchat
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: I also like this book! It has no words and gets students asking questions and wondering.
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/fh0MFEYvDF
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1: Ss choose social justice topics and learn to ask questions to discover multiple perspectives.
https://t.co/3wE5BeEFXu
#wonderchat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1. No wonder wall bc it's 1 more thing to manage. I don't know that we would keep up with it. I like the idea of talking to Ss.
#Wonderchat
rolf_jennifer
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1: The quieter I am the more they wonder!
#WonderChat
downrightdave
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
@geniushour
A1: I think wonder is something natural. I do begin the year reading Wonder as a read aloud, that helps too.
#wonderchat
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
@Wonderopolis
@geniushour
My kiddos have wonder journals that they use all the time, we have a wonder jar and a wonder wall!
#wonderchat
RaRaPenguin
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1: many ss naturally curious but sometimes you have that 1 you have to push so modeling what curiosity looks like is key too.
#WonderChat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
@PaulWHankins
Love those thoughts about wonder, Paul.
#Wonderchat
A1
stephanie_tow
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
@geniushour
@Wonderopolis
#wonderchat
We wonder a lot while reading stories!
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
Great pre-reading strategy!!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/sSTbEWmuyQ
tiffbutton
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
Students "wonder" what our new story was going to be about with using only words out of the story
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/V5Qiy40v8p
auntierez
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
#Wonderchat
I love this one, too! Wordless PB can be so fun!
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
@mel10597
Model, model, model! So important!
#WonderChat
@missryannj
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
@missryannj
Great idea!
#WonderChat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
Love the idea of the parking lot! Good for future
#geniushour
prjts too!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/nLs5moKYav
missryannj
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: also, using padlet or post it note "parking lot" for more private wondering
#wonderchat
SRyan3rdgrade
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1: Pt2. I also assign
#geniushour
for homework. They love this.
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
@jrubinATX
Welcome, jennifer! WONDERing is contagious!
#WonderChat
mindfulreaders
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1: meant inquiry journals! Ha! It was a long day.
#WonderChat
MrDeSantis22
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1 Incorporate wonder into your daily routine with a Wonder Wall
@SyracuseSchools
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/RfLwgmEcrO
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
Agreed! Add it to the wonder wall/
#geniushour
topics wall/parking lot! Celebrate the Qs!!!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/RhvxawhCHO
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1. Part of introducing wonder is not avoiding ?s Ss have when you feel that it's "off topic," value wonder. That helps.
#Wonderchat
mel10597
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
@literacybigkids
Agreed, can lead to magical moments. The magic isn't always planned, letting go can be empowering to Ss.
#wonderchat
auntierez
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
#wonderchat
So many opportunities for asking questions!
Wonderopolis
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Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
@cvarsalona
Incorporating multimedia is so important! Every Wonder is paired w/ images & a video!
#WonderChat
@geniushour
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
HI
@stephanie_tow
! Thanks for joining
#WonderChat
!
findingDulcinea
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
I love the Right Question work. Kids care more about the answer when they ask their own questions.
#wonderchat
https://t.co/nu6lgjuNHO
sdlocal777
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
Q1: I use
#QFT
https://t.co/Xw5h7ei7h2
From the book
#MakeJustOneChange
& We use
@CNNStudentNews
as a prompt
#Wonderchat
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1: Brainstorm using
#Padlet
app as well as sticky notes!
#Wonderchat
#geniushour
auntierez
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
@auntierez
@nErDcampNNE
@nErDcampLI
@edcampBoston
@edcampCapeCod
@EdCampGrafton
Happening NOW!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
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Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
@JessLif
Modeling good questions! Yes!
#WonderChat
dryer83
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1: Use the song Mahna Mahna
https://t.co/D4qmJmR50J
We discuss?s to wonder and ask what it is. Great for vocab too!
#wonderchat
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
digital literacy allows students to wonder about images, what do you wonder? I wonder what will happen next?
#wonderchat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
@mindfulreaders
How do you use inquiry journals in your classroom? Sounds neat!
#wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
Love seeing tchers modelling their own wonders!Some even make a b.board that shows their learning abt it
#wonderchat
https://t.co/1iiQTxLmuK
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: Model my own wonders. Mini-lessons on the kinds of questions that will most likely lead to new learning.
#Wonderchat
lisa_mais
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
#Wonderchat
we have a wonder chart so students can post their wonders, it's ongoing. They also share wonders during read alouds.
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
Great way to begin
@LBoeglin
! Welcome!
#WonderChat
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
@literacybigkids
Have you read
@Georgiaheard1
Place of Wonder? Will give you courage to try a wall!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
@rolf_jennifer
Giving students more control is so powerful!
#WonderChat
KRScienceLady
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
#wonderchat
A phenomenon should not stand alone, needs to be paired with a driving questions. Ss come up with questions to investigate.
Wonderopolis
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Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
@downrightdave
AWESOME book!
#WonderChat
@geniushour
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1: Wednesday is wondering Wednesday in my classroom. I use a pic from
@Wonderopolis
& Ss do an I see I think I wonder!
#WonderChat
MrsSOehlertz
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
Just joining to gather "wonder" from you all
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST
@RobynThiessen
All GREAT ideas!
#WonderChat
@geniushour
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST
@RaRaPenguin
MODEL!!!!!
#WonderChat
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST
Me too!! Ss LOVE "Wondrous Wednesday!
#wonderchat
#edchat
https://t.co/O2yB39WB2t
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1: Wednesday is wondering Wednesday in my classroom. I use a pic from
@Wonderopolis
& Ss do an I see I think I wonder!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST
@auntierez
Yes!!
#WonderChat
@Kelsey_Harrell
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:19 PM EST
Love, love the tech component to wondering
@missryannj
! Thanks for sharing!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:19 PM EST
@MrDeSantis22
AWESOME! We love Wonder Walls!
#WonderChat
@SyracuseSchools
gallit_z
Mar 7 @ 8:19 PM EST
A1 love all these! Wonder walls, parking lots, inq journals, Padlet, pre-reading, modeling, using
@Wonderopolis
etc
#wonderchat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:19 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
@Wonderopolis
Love this!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:19 PM EST
@findingDulcinea
So true!
#WonderChat
Kaylaonu
Mar 7 @ 8:19 PM EST
A1: Great thinking! Or
#DrSuess
books to get them thinking what may happen next.
#Wonderchat
#geniushour
https://t.co/StHN1P2c4z
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: I also like this book! It has no words and gets students asking questions and wondering.
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/fh0MFEYvDF
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
A fabulous picture book:
https://t.co/Y7jqjIs85I
#wonderchat
mel10597
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
A1: Modeling on sticky notes so I can show how I come back and organize later, diff wonders serve diff purposes.
#wonderchat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
Created Wonder Wall from
#NYEDChat
convo.
https://t.co/Bgqe6MIpUr
#Wonderchat
A1
@RaRaPenguin
https://t.co/Up4MrV7EDc
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
I must create a WonderWall
@MrDeSantis22
@SyracuseSchools
! I have a great in house decorator at school lol!
#WonderChat
Jane_Elgin
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
#wonderchat
I like to embed "wonder" or "curious" questions into group projects and individual assignments for extended learning.
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
This looks fantastic! Adding it to my list!
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/cXSrnM16rI
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
A fabulous picture book:
https://t.co/Y7jqjIs85I
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
@lisa_mais
Great! We would love to see a picture!
#WonderChat
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
@Wonderopolis
We have
@ThinkingMaps
Thursday. I'll have to add Wondering Wednesday, although we do wonder 24/7!
#wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
Such a great idea! I know
@RobynThiessen
does this too! And ends with
#geniushour
in the pm!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/CQmpLFC0Qb
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST
Me too!! Ss LOVE "Wondrous Wednesday!
#wonderchat
#edchat
https://t.co/O2yB39WB2t
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1: Wednesday is wondering Wednesday in my classroom. I use a pic from
@Wonderopolis
& Ss do an I see I think I wonder!
#WonderChat
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
@Kaylaonu
yes!! We had fun wondering using there's a wocket in my pocket!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
@WymansWonders
Awesome book to check out!
#WonderChat
@literacybigkids
@Georgiaheard1
mrterborg
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
@geniushour
Essential is to let them speak. No matter how OT. Then guide them if needed.
#wonderchat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
How can everyone just be saying Wonder Wall like Oasis doesn't exist??
#youremywonderwall
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
#WonderWednesday
is a GREAT idea!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
@MrsSOehlertz
Welcome, Susan! Glad you joined us!
#WonderChat
RebeccaMarsick
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
Would love to create a wonder wall in my department for the teachers- encourage professional wondering
#wonderchat
@mindfulreaders
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
@geniushour
That is the beauty of
@Wonderopolis
.
#Wonderchat
A1
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
next question is coming up...
#wonderchat
rolf_jennifer
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
I use the "Don't tell, ask" model in Science! It carries over into all areas of learning!
@Wonderopolis
#WonderChat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
I mean, come on...
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/Gc4L57kpVp
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
A1: We've been using
@ctovani
's "Inner Voice Sheets" from WHAT DO THEY REALLY KNOW? Reading ELI THE GOOD in
#Room407
. Insights.
#Wonderchat
Seaford2ndGrade
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
#wonderchat
what do students do with a wonder they've read?
mel10597
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
@delynbeard
I had started to do something else on a wonder wed and boy did I get an earful :) Ss value this time so much!
#wonderchat
Kaylaonu
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
the new book 'what pet should I get' ends with a TON of wonder! Would love to try that one
#Wonderchat
#geniushour
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
A1: Great picture books that I have used to introduce questioning and wonder!
#WonderChat
#geniushour
https://t.co/TVCzw3ZB6q
AMitchell828
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
#Wonderchat
Using
@Wonderopolis
in Women's History project to inspire wonder.
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
and another book:
https://t.co/Y7jqjIs85I
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
@RobynThiessen
Love "I WONDER" by
@AnnakaHarris
!
#WonderChat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
We use this one to launch
#GeniusHour
!
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/HtJB92w0KT
mindfulreaders
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
@literacybigkids
what do you do with an idea? is a great one too.
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
@PaulWHankins
@ctovani
Do you have the link to those sheets?
#Wonderchat
A1
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
@Seaford2ndGrade
we add it to the "I know" board. We have an I wonder and I know board in the classroom to archive wonder!
#WonderChat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
Q2: Great responses to question1...so Q2 is: What makes a good WONDER?
#wonderchat
MrsSOehlertz
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
So many "wonderful" ideas from all of you!
@alexis_wiltgen
You should do Wonder Wednesday!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
@mel10597
Possibilities are endless with sticky notes! Great for recording Ss thinking!
#WonderChat
tavia_clark
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
Love this idea!
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/Q6uOBlecpP
RebeccaMarsick
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
Would love to create a wonder wall in my department for the teachers- encourage professional wondering
#wonderchat
@mindfulreaders
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
Awesome!!! That's funny!
#edchat
#wonderchat
https://t.co/PDZVP4rOjD
mel10597
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
@delynbeard
I had started to do something else on a wonder wed and boy did I get an earful :) Ss value this time so much!
#wonderchat
MissCarrone
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
@WymansWonders
I love the idea of Wonder Wednesdays and
@ThinkingMaps
Thursdays!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
@cvarsalona
This is GREAT!
#WonderChat
@RaRaPenguin
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
@literacybigkids
LOL! Took me a minute!
#wonderchat
MrsKrissyPierce
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2 A good wonder has a "hmm, I've always wondered that!" moment naturally embedded into it.
#wonderchat
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
@LongthorneJess
I LOOOOVE the book questions questions!
#wonderchat
LloyaAustin
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
A1: I like the idea of Inquiry Journals or Padlet Wonderwalls so Ss can jot wonders as they come to them.
#Wonderchat
w/
#GeniusHour
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
I love
#WonderWednesday
@Kelsey_Harrell
! Just start with a question or picture and then we go to
@Wonderopolis
! Fun!
#WonderChat
MrsPageTurner
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
Love how you recognize what they’re discovered and learned!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/TdWaiLVaPK
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
@Seaford2ndGrade
we add it to the "I know" board. We have an I wonder and I know board in the classroom to archive wonder!
#WonderChat
gallit_z
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
What makes a good wonder? Is Q2 on
#wonderchat
. Join in!!
https://t.co/8utTjdudls
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
Q2: Great responses to question1...so Q2 is: What makes a good WONDER?
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
Such a FUN book!
#WonderChat
@Kaylaonu
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
Also important that Ss SEE us wondering... We all have something to learn, we learn from Ss as much as they learn from us!
#WonderChat
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: For us, a good wonder is one that a student is genuinely interested in.
#WonderChat
RaRaPenguin
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: Anything one is passionate about & can seek out avenues to
#make
or
#teach
about.
#WonderChat
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
.
@cvarsalona
Hmm. . .I have the book. Perhaps
@ctovani
offers these online? Not sure. Ms. Tovani (needed to call her anyway)?
#WonderChat
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
Love these books! Thank u for sharing!
#WonderChat
#edchat
https://t.co/hFiFhhySRP
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
A1: Great picture books that I have used to introduce questioning and wonder!
#WonderChat
#geniushour
https://t.co/TVCzw3ZB6q
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
Great idea
@RebeccaMarsick
@mindfulreaders
! Be sure to share a pic with us. I would love to see!
#WonderChat
AMitchell828
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
#WonderChat
A2 A good wonder doesn't answer all the questions and leave the Ss still wondering. This makes them want to continue to learn.
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
@RebeccaMarsick
The Edu. Guide includes a school-wide Wonder Wall -
https://t.co/DogmFdbPXD
#WonderChat
@mindfulreaders
alexis_wiltgen
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: a good wonder is one that Ss are interested in & are passionate about finding an answer
#Wonderchat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
@tavia_clark
Did you see link I posted on Wonder Wall created from Ts on
#nyedchat
You can use images/inspirations as models.
#WonderChat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2. Anything makes a good WONDER. Curiosity isn't right or wrong. All Ss have an entry point & access to wonder. No matter what.
#WonderChat
KristieHEnnis
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: All are good, but the best are those that make everyone around think deeply about something for a moment or two.
#wonderchat
Kaylaonu
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
Q2: Good wonders mean being able to virtually carry out a plan based on that wonder. Go explore, learn, create & share!
#Wonderchat
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: There is such power in wondering about why things are the way they are and how our world could be better.
#WonderChat
TRJHS_Principal
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
#wonderchat
#geniushour
A2 - anything that stretches the curiosity and that creates an "I will be the expert on this topic" mindset.
MrsGadtke
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
Whoa! I need this chat right now! I'm a K teacher in MN & just revisited our wonder wall today. Looked at Wonderopolis as well
#wonderchat
MrsSOehlertz
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: The unlimited number of right responses it might elicit.
#wonderchat
downrightdave
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: If a wonder leads to I think, then I know because of... then it's a good wonder.
#wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
Love the emphasis on MAKE or TEACH-- making is great!!!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/d9AzJePqlv
RaRaPenguin
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: Anything one is passionate about & can seek out avenues to
#make
or
#teach
about.
#WonderChat
MrsKrissyPierce
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A good wonder calls attention to the thoughts you've always had but never noticed!
#wonderchat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: Honesty, curiosity, genuine questions where Ss what to know more!
#Wonderchat
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
LOVE this!!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/ZZNw3OnbTv
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: There is such power in wondering about why things are the way they are and how our world could be better.
#WonderChat
RebeccaMarsick
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: For high school kids, wondering something they don't already know the answer to...and be willing to admit it!
#WonderChat
ldavies1012
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A good wonder is a one that sparks a fire in Ss and they continue to search for answers
#Wonderchat
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A1: A topic that gets Ss pumped excited to want to learn and share with others!
#WonderChat
#geniushour
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2. So often many Ss feel that they can't access the material. All Ss can access wonder, and THAT is powerful.
#WonderChat
jgroteweb
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: Something students really want to know about. If no passion no sustainability.
#wonderchat
https://t.co/DAwvm8FMWN
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
Q2: Great responses to question1...so Q2 is: What makes a good WONDER?
#wonderchat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
@PaulWHankins
@ctovani
She will be at my spring statewide conference in Albany.
#WonderChat
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
@MrsPageTurner
@Seaford2ndGrade
it's so impt 2 show them that just bc they found the answer the learning & sharing isn't over!!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
@LongthorneJess
Thanks for sharing! Check out
#WOTDP
for text pairing & WONDERS!
#WonderChat
agcrilley
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2: A good wonder generates curiosity, but isn’t so “out there” that the kids have no schema!
#wonderchat
mindfulreaders
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2: we talked today
@RebeccaMarsick
about questions/wonders that make assumptions about people, groups or other ideas.
#Wonderchat
tavia_clark
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2. A good wonder is any one that Ss are genuinely passionate about & leads to new understandings, more wonderings.
#Wonderchat
mel10597
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2: a good wonder creates a sense of urgency in Ss to know and discover more
#wonderchat
technojohnson
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
I made it!!!!
#WonderChat
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
Beautiful point!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/7yRAInmSU9
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2. So often many Ss feel that they can't access the material. All Ss can access wonder, and THAT is powerful.
#WonderChat
MrsGadtke
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
We are going to read, "What Do You Do With an Idea" on Wednesday
#wonderchat
https://t.co/ayVaXmtklA
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
A1: Great picture books that I have used to introduce questioning and wonder!
#WonderChat
#geniushour
https://t.co/TVCzw3ZB6q
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
A good "wonder" offers me the words I did not have before to weave in and through my inquiry. Provides a means of asking. . .
#wonderchat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
@Wonderopolis
@RaRaPenguin
Glad you like the Wonder Wall I created from inspirations from colleagues.
#WonderChat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
explore, learn, create, share! YES!
#geniushour
#wonderchat
https://t.co/f6KkqtKL4Y
AdrianAdvinMT
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
Sorry to come in late - will be a fly on the wall for this chat!
#wonderchat
Kaylaonu
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2: Good wonders mean being able to virtually carry out a plan based on that wonder. Go explore, learn, create & share!
#Wonderchat
RaRaPenguin
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2: one that can have multi-levels of questioning involved & connections
#WonderChat
jrubinATX
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2: Something that piques their curiosity. Sometimes they think it has to be this big grand idea but smaller is sometimes better
#WonderChat
SRyan3rdgrade
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2 Ss are eager to work on finding the answer shows that it is a good wonder. I also tell them, "hmm we need to research that."
#WonderChat
tavia_clark
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
Ohhhhh yes!!!
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/uGdUpmm60x
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: There is such power in wondering about why things are the way they are and how our world could be better.
#WonderChat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
things that make you go hmmm.... :)
#wonderchat
https://t.co/pfYzXuSgPd
KristieHEnnis
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: All are good, but the best are those that make everyone around think deeply about something for a moment or two.
#wonderchat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
@MrsSOehlertz
I was just thinking that and when students continue to ask other questions digging deeper!
#wonderchat
AdrianMcKay14
Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
A2: A good wonder session is unplanned.
#WonderChat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
A2: Anything that sparks that natural curiosity makes for a good wonder.
#WonderChat
findingDulcinea
Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
A2: A good wonder is one you're willing to work diligently & assiduously to learn everything these is to know about it.
#wonderchat
LloyaAustin
Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
a2: Good wonder comes from Ss interest or passions. It's open-ended & not Google-able.
#Wonderchat
w/
#geniushour
https://t.co/6ButgL5iaE
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
Q2: Great responses to question1...so Q2 is: What makes a good WONDER?
#wonderchat
mrterborg
Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
@literacybigkids
Everyone needs an Oasis in the desert.
#wonderchat
LBoeglin
Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
Something new and interesting with lots of possibilities for inquiry
#wonderchat
#evsccode
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
@LloyaAustin
Great opportunity for a digital Wonder Journal! Digital composition!
#GeniusHour
#WonderChat
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
A2: So powerful when you can probe a wonder. We have a followup statement the Ss add, "I wonder..., and here's why..."
#wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
Like this....always leads to more wonders! Lifelong learning!
#geniushour
#wonderchat
https://t.co/W7tlu7Vres
AMitchell828
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
#WonderChat
A2 A good wonder doesn't answer all the questions and leave the Ss still wondering. This makes them want to continue to learn.
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
A2: wonder is in the eye of the beholder... Isn't that how that quote goes? 😜
#WonderChat
RebeccaMarsick
Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
A2: Wonders foster curiosity and sometimes confusion. Which is a good thing! Ss need to know that confusion is not a weakness
#WonderChat
MrDeSantis22
Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
https://t.co/bx7AuLnm1K
I use this to test for a good wonder
#WonderChat
https://t.co/bx7AuLnm1K
technojohnson
Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
A2: Something that has more than one answer, or can be answered differently depending on experiences and background
#WonderChat
MrsGadtke
Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
@agcrilley
This is where I think some of my kinders will get a little stuck.
#wonderchat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
@AdrianMcKay14
some of the best discussions
#wonderchat
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
.
@ctovani
@cvarsalona
Inner Voice sheets. You're a gem, Ms. Tovani. We don't talk enough. I like that I can @ you now and then.
#WonderChat
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
Hmm do wonders need to be essential questions? I wonder…...
#wonderchat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
I just learned to simply ask "what surprised you?" from
@KyleneBeers
& that phrase has driven our Wonder in the class.
#WonderChat
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
A2: I love wonders that drive Ss to investigate issues of social justice. Question who has power and why in our world.
#WonderChat
RebeccaMarsick
Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
A2: Often the best wonders don't have a definitive answer
#WonderChat
agcrilley
Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
@MrsGadtke
I totally hear ya!
@Candoteach21
is great with kinder and wonder!
#wonderchat
tiffbutton
Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
A2: You're curious.When you're curious,others are curious too, and it becomes a domino effect and we all become great wonderers
#Wonderchat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
You can wonder about anything,nature,what I see. My colleague Jeannette who is lurking says anything that stirs the spirit.
#WonderChat
A2
agcrilley
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
@MrsGadtke
She usually kicks off a unit with a wonder and they answer along the way of learning it! So, they build schema!
#wonderchat
KristieHEnnis
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
A2: Also might be cool to ask the Ss what a good wonder is on the front end. This could be a measure of sorts
#wonderchat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
LOL
@Kelsey_Harrell
@Wonderopolis
! I heard that in third grade today!
#WonderChat
rolf_jennifer
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
#ssdchat
- this is how you ignite a school culture of wonder!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/Pl1MZBcWwF
RebeccaMarsick
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
Would love to create a wonder wall in my department for the teachers- encourage professional wondering
#wonderchat
@mindfulreaders
tavia_clark
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
@JessLif
Agreed! These wonders are so important!
#Wonderchat
LBoeglin
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
Makes me think of the KWL charts I used 30 years ago
#wonderchat
#evsccode
gallit_z
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
A2: Maybe they all are! I'm not sure... But I like it when it leads to learning more and sharing something learned/made
#WonderChat
MrsGadtke
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
@agcrilley
@Candoteach21
We had some big ones today "Who was the first person in the whole world?" Etc. Big wonders, but ...
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
@geniushour
Yes!
#WonderChat
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
Curiosity!!! Sometimes it's a struggle to help Ss wonder cuz they want to provide the "right" answer.
#wonderchat
https://t.co/aOrSBSNPDK
tiffbutton
Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
A2: You're curious.When you're curious,others are curious too, and it becomes a domino effect and we all become great wonderers
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:31 PM EST
We're glad you joined us!
#WonderChat
@AdrianAdvinMT
MrsPageTurner
Mar 7 @ 8:31 PM EST
A2: Something with a multi-faceted answer! No simple yes/no
#WonderChat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:31 PM EST
wow...so many responses coming in...I am trying hard to keep up! Y'all are awesome! Q3 coming up :)
#wonderchat
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:31 PM EST
@alexis_wiltgen
And sometimes you take a wonder that never goes any further. We honor all wonders.
#wonderchat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:31 PM EST
Great food for thought
@MrsKrissyPierce
!
#WonderChat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:31 PM EST
They have been conditioned to do this. This is a major struggle Ss new to GH face.
#WonderChat
#GeniusHour
https://t.co/gp9n0aCu21
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
Curiosity!!! Sometimes it's a struggle to help Ss wonder cuz they want to provide the "right" answer.
#wonderchat
https://t.co/aOrSBSNPDK
tiffbutton
Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
A2: You're curious.When you're curious,others are curious too, and it becomes a domino effect and we all become great wonderers
#Wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:31 PM EST
@cvarsalona
love getting out into nature w/ a class and sharing our wonders!
#wonderchat
LloyaAustin
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
A2: Good wonder ?s makes kids excited to learn more. Creates curiosity! Leads to more ?s.
#Wonderchat
w/
#geniushour
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
@PaulWHankins
@ctovani
Which Tovani book are you talking about?
#WonderChat
MrsSOehlertz
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
@kimmykcollins
Right On!
#wonderchat
tavia_clark
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
A2. Giving Ss a chance to wonder in our "testing is king" type of culture is so important, no matter what the wonder is.
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
@tiffbutton
Model & share your WONDERS With students, too!
#WonderChat
findingDulcinea
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
A2:
@angelamaiers
& I wrote a free e-book to help Ss find wonders they're passionate about.
https://t.co/kQjAxeJvAG
#wonderchat
RebeccaMarsick
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
But now I love See, Think, Wonder or Think, Puzzle, Explore from Making Thinking Visible
#WonderChat
https://t.co/5CFCWhXGio
LBoeglin
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
Makes me think of the KWL charts I used 30 years ago
#wonderchat
#evsccode
mel10597
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
@tiffbutton
contagious wondering! Builds enthusiasm and thoughtful Ss!
#wonderchat
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
Yes! Yes! Truth!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/nWsacmcugG
tavia_clark
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
A2. Giving Ss a chance to wonder in our "testing is king" type of culture is so important, no matter what the wonder is.
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
@agcrilley
WONDERing and Wonderopolis are a GREAT way to build background knowledge and vocabulary!
#WonderChat
@MrsGadtke
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
.
@cvarsalona
@ctovani
WHAT DO THEY REALLY KNOW? It's Cris's book on approaches to formative assessment with students.
#WonderChat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
@JessLif
Good - nurture the Ss' sense of wonder and inquiry. Give Ss opportunity to look within.
#WonderChat
A2
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
Q3: How do you use the site
https://t.co/QdEbKsvmJX
in your class?
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
@MrsPageTurner
Open-ended questions are so powerful!
#WonderChat
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
@tavia_clark
And the kids become so engaged!!!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
@geniushour
Same here! It's WONDERful!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
@geniushour
Nature is a GREAT way to keep WONDERing!
#WonderChat
@cvarsalona
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
@LloyaAustin
Yes!
#WonderChat
auntierez
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
@AngelaMaiers
got me started into
#geniushour
! Thanks to her Classroom Habitudes!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/i3Hvc4zeMl
findingDulcinea
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
A2:
@angelamaiers
& I wrote a free e-book to help Ss find wonders they're passionate about.
https://t.co/kQjAxeJvAG
#wonderchat
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3 We have Wonder Wednesday when we explore together but st. can use
@wonderopolis
anytime for pleasure or research
#wonderchat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
@PaulWHankins
@ctovani
Thanks!
#WonderChat
stephanie_tow
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
#WonderChat
@Wonderopolis
@geniushour
A2: anything that makes you stop and ponder on for more than a passing second
downrightdave
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
@geniushour
A3: Since I lived in Seattle I loved the Space Needle one. On our class resource list so students can always go.
#Wonderchat
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3: I give them AUTONOMY! I let them choose what topics they want to wonder about... (4th Grade)
#wonderchat
https://t.co/HlferBo2qf
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
Q3: How do you use the site
https://t.co/QdEbKsvmJX
in your class?
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
@findingDulcinea
This is a GREAT resource! Thanks for all you do!
#WonderChat
@angelamaiers
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
Ss were teaching us to code, survival skills and ballet in our last
#GeniusHour
session.
#WonderChat
https://t.co/V5wR9BhOoG
MrsHollyGerlach
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
Sorry everyone! My daughter didn't want to go to sleep! Excited to join in late :)
#wonderchat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3: Today a class in my school used
@wonderopolis
.org to research a science question.
#WonderChat
SRyan3rdgrade
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3. Just found this site again this week. Going to use it generate
#geniushour
ideas & get them to question even more
#WonderChat
tavia_clark
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3. I haven't used
@Wonderopolis
in my HS Lib w/ Ss - but I'd love to hear how other HS Ts have or do.
#Wonderchat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
I just found out more info about
@Wonderopolis
from
#DubLit16
, I'd love to hear how everyone uses it!
#geniushour
#WonderChat
KRScienceLady
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
Making Thinking Visible
#wonderchat
KLEWS from What's the Evidence? Constructing Explanations to what?? Wonders? Driving questions?
jrubinATX
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3: To kick off a unit, for research, for plain ol' wondering, a nonfiction features resource... how do I not use it?
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
@RobynThiessen
Thanks for inspiring them to WONDER! Love
#WonderWednesday
!
#WonderChat
MrsGadtke
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
@agcrilley
Also need the passion part to be there. Some are great "big" wonders, but I don't know if it will keep them engaged
#wonderchat
technojohnson
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3: We use
@barbstripling
Inquiry Model in the library, use
@Wonderopolis
to have students
#connect
and
#wonder
to topics.
#WonderChat
mrterborg
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
@literacybigkids
Start with a picture. Ask them what they see. Then get them wondering before/after/why
#wonderchat
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
We use
@Wonderopolis
daily 2 address wonders! We use it 2 research our featured Friday STEM career, wondering wed pic and more!
#WonderChat
MrsHollyGerlach
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
I'm here! Ava wouldn't sleep 😂
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
@downrightdave
That's GREAT!
#WonderChat
@geniushour
lisa_mais
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
#WonderChat
A3) we use it for science and SS intro and also as writing prompt or response to questions on literature.
JaneMartellino
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
A2: I use QFT model to generate questions-not judging questions is critical to not deter Ss. Thinking this is true w/wondering?
#WonderChat
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
@findingDulcinea
@AngelaMaiers
@Choose2Matter
Love this resource and love my tee too!
#WonderChat
#geniushour
https://t.co/2i08TO4wJn
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
Such a great idea! Chk it Wed mornings and discuss together! What a happy start to the day!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/3xAqQqd5NH
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3 We have Wonder Wednesday when we explore together but st. can use
@wonderopolis
anytime for pleasure or research
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
@delynbeard
So important!
#WonderChat
RaRaPenguin
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3: Wonder resource for Ss
#geniushour
projects, reading, science, math & SS resource intriguing curriculum connecs & enrich.
#WonderChat
AMitchell828
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3
#wonderchat
I use it to create background knowledge, for research, for non-fiction free reading, and just to allow the kids to be curious
MrDeSantis22
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
Library resources - 4th A3. This is just one example of many.
#WonderChat
#Gamification
@SyracuseSchools
https://t.co/gMDAaqoZmM
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3: Using
@Wonderopolis
as mentor texts as we create a student-written version of the site. Join us:
https://t.co/v8W8j2qMAP
#WonderChat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
Sounds a lot like the Quick Writes we do in class. We love those!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/Dgw2nUuVWi
mrterborg
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
@literacybigkids
Start with a picture. Ask them what they see. Then get them wondering before/after/why
#wonderchat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3: I love the daily wonders on
https://t.co/OzT1j7fVnN
!
#WonderChat
alexis_wiltgen
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3: I use
@Wonderopolis
as a resource for nonfiction writing...also as writing prompts and a starting point for wonders
#Wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
@MrsHollyGerlach
No worries! Glad you made it!
#WonderChat
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
Watch out everyone
@MrsHollyGerlach
is now here!!! A wondering and
#geniushour
pro!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
@literacybigkids
Looks like a WONDER-filled day!
#WonderChat
dryer83
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: If S has "I Wonder" during whole group learning, I say "www" S respond "let's go to the internet" First stop is wonderopolis
#wonderchat
KristieHEnnis
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: Just tried out a Wonder Jar project that meshed MLA style research for seniors. Started with random wonder. Fun & tough!
#wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
Great idea!!!
#geniushour
#wonderchat
https://t.co/yB9im9Ba2k
SRyan3rdgrade
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3. Just found this site again this week. Going to use it generate
#geniushour
ideas & get them to question even more
#WonderChat
agcrilley
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
@MrsGadtke
I totally understand! Maybe have them all wonder about a topic & they will get excited to find answers during unit!
#wonderchat
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3:
@tavia_clark
We'll be firing up
#WonderopolisHS
again soon. New season for this Wonder Lead Ambasador.
@Wonderopolis
#WonderChat
MrsPageTurner
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: We use this as a springboard for student questions; and to help them explore their curiosities!
#WonderChat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
@jgroteweb
This is my 2nd year of running two sessions per school year. It works for us! I'm learning/doing a project with them.
#WonderChat
RebeccaMarsick
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
Yes! I have been using this in SS and Eng classes all year! It is awesome
#WonderChat
https://t.co/dQ47HhR22R
JaneMartellino
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
A2: I use QFT model to generate questions-not judging questions is critical to not deter Ss. Thinking this is true w/wondering?
#WonderChat
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
#YOUmatter
#wonderchat
#evsccode
https://t.co/DtnzxGd9Od
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
@findingDulcinea
@AngelaMaiers
@Choose2Matter
Love this resource and love my tee too!
#WonderChat
#geniushour
https://t.co/2i08TO4wJn
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
@Jonnai2
Yea! We're THRILLED you're spreading WONDER!
#WonderChat
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: When we have a class wonder and need more 411, we often start by checking Wonderopolis! We also let W inspire new wonders.
#WonderChat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: Honestly, I have not used
@Wonderopolis
in my class! My plan, one day a week I like the Wonder Wednesday and go from there!
#wonderchat
MrsHollyGerlach
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
Wonderopolis a great way to showcase the inquiry process! We have Wonder Wednesday's and use it for our STEM Careers
#wonderchat
ldavies1012
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: Wonderopolis is a great site to introduce Ss to intriguing nonfiction that sparks an interest to read more & question more
#Wonderchat
mel10597
Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3: all the ways to wonderopolis! Research,explore,wonder ourselves,intro units,get excited about all learning opportunities
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
@SRyan3rdgrade
WONDERful! Check out the Educator Guide for more info & ideas!
https://t.co/72urc4YluM
#WonderChat
MrsGadtke
Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
@RobynThiessen
@Wonderopolis
Do the wonders continue for just that day or carry over to the following Wednesday?
#wonderchat
MrsHollyGerlach
Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
@Jonnai2
Hi Delsia!!
#WonderChat
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3:
@tavia_clark
There are a number of tweets already on that
#WonderopolisHS
hashtag right now. Take a look.
@Wonderopolis
#WonderChat
RebeccaMarsick
Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
@PaulWHankins
@tavia_clark
@Wonderopolis
I need HS wondering ideas desperately! Anything to get them to wonder.
#WonderChat
MrsHollyGerlach
Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
@MrsPageTurner
The struggle is real!
#WonderChat
AdrianMcKay14
Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3: I recommend
@Wonderopolis
to teachers who sometimes struggle with the idea of stepping outside of the box.
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
A3: Get ideas for using Wonderopolis by signing up for the Wonder Ground, launching later this month!
https://t.co/CIIZcg6ylq
#WonderChat
MrsSOehlertz
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
A3: I see our Ts using it as a Bell Ringer to get the "thinking" started!
#wonderchat
rolf_jennifer
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
Awesome resource & idea!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/uvAGY2xPQn
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3: Using
@Wonderopolis
as mentor texts as we create a student-written version of the site. Join us:
https://t.co/v8W8j2qMAP
#WonderChat
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
A3: here is an example of a
@Wonderopolis
picture and Ss wondering!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/r1QpsIVrt6
christiemegill
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
I'm definitely creating one of these! Love the idea.
@Wonderopolis
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/nlIv67W4cJ
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: one simple way to incorporate wondering is using a wonder wall!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/7fQequ2z5k
AMitchell828
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
Tomorrow I'm going to use
@Wonderopolis
for my women's history project w/1st graders. Who was Amelia Earhart? Forgot my hashtag
#wonderchat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
@agcrilley
I like when sometimes Ss have no schema & they need to explore topic. Is an interesting path.
#WonderChat
A2
mel10597
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
@kimmykcollins
@Wonderopolis
we use it as part of morning work on wednesday morning!
#wonderchat
MrsGadtke
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
@RobynThiessen
@Wonderopolis
Of course :) Hopefully everyone is right? It sounded like it was a more specific time
#wonderchat
MrsPageTurner
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
A great way to bridge over to
#geniushour
and letting students select their own topics!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/TC307a8ISl
AdrianMcKay14
Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3: I recommend
@Wonderopolis
to teachers who sometimes struggle with the idea of stepping outside of the box.
#WonderChat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
@jgroteweb
Totally... I've toyed around with the idea of doing one per quarter, but we are going for quality over quantity.
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
@LongthorneJess
Love this! How do you get one??
#WonderChat
@findingDulcinea
@AngelaMaiers
@Choose2Matter
missryannj
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
A3: haven't used it yet but now it makes me think of homeroom. Ss can use those 10 mins of down time to wonder & start the day!
#wonderchat
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
A3: we are researching a paleontologist on
@Wonderopolis
for our Featured Friday STEM Career
#WonderChat
https://t.co/4ho0Dcciv1
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
wonderopolis wd probably be a great starting pnt for sts stuck coming up w/ a
#geniushour
tpc-might help a st find their passion
#wonderchat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
More Ts should do this instead of morning work, I mean busy work...
#WonderChat
https://t.co/yDlkcQQpls
missryannj
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
A3: haven't used it yet but now it makes me think of homeroom. Ss can use those 10 mins of down time to wonder & start the day!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
@lisa_mais
GREAT anchor chart to support students! Thanks for sharing!
#WonderChat
MrsHollyGerlach
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
She's an amazing kindergarten teacher ❤️ She is helping our youngest wondering minds!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/FHR5q5baCL
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
A3: here is an example of a
@Wonderopolis
picture and Ss wondering!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/r1QpsIVrt6
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
@stephanie_tow
Absolutely! Always keep WONDERing! So important!
#WonderChat
@geniushour
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
@MrsGadtke
@Wonderopolis
It is when we work together as a class and teaching is more direct,other times it is student directed.
#wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q4: How do you connect WONDER and
#GeniusHour
?
#wonderchat
MrsPageTurner
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
@literacybigkids
Would be a great way to generate morning conversation! A quick “listen and learn!”
#WonderChat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
@mel10597
@Wonderopolis
Awesome! Thanks!
#wonderchat
lisa_mais
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
#WonderChat
A3) it's also a great way to make metacognition easy for young learners to "get"!
findingDulcinea
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
Students' doing something great once is way more valuable than doing it mediocrely four times.
#wonderchat
https://t.co/3I0MaFo5vf
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
@jgroteweb
Totally... I've toyed around with the idea of doing one per quarter, but we are going for quality over quantity.
#WonderChat
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
@Wonderopolis
WOD is in my inbox 1st thing each day. It gets me wondering, then I share with the Ss when appropriate. Subscribe!
#wonderchat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
High schoolers wonder too! Thanks Paul!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/wdy3HSjq3S
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3:
@tavia_clark
There are a number of tweets already on that
#WonderopolisHS
hashtag right now. Take a look.
@Wonderopolis
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
@tavia_clark
Check out
@PaulWHankins
'
#WonderopolisHS
for ideas!
#WonderChat
MrsSOehlertz
Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
@KristieHEnnis
Would love to hear more about the Wonder Jar for seniors.
#wonderchat
MrsHollyGerlach
Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
Another great example of our "Featured Friday: STEM Careers"!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/U3vVMswdoY
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
A3: we are researching a paleontologist on
@Wonderopolis
for our Featured Friday STEM Career
#WonderChat
https://t.co/4ho0Dcciv1
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
@geniushour
A4 how can you not connect the two,
@geniushour
is where their
#wonders
take shape and students share their passions
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
@literacybigkids
#Dublit16
was AWESOME! Glad you're WONDERing with us!
#WonderChat
gallit_z
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
We start
#geniushour
with: what do you wonder about? & what are you passionate about? Passion & wonder = key to
#geniushour
!!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
@ldavies1012
Thanks for spreading WONDER, Laurie!
#WonderChat
MrsNewellsMath
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
A3: I love the idea of Wonder Wednesday w/ Wonderopolis
#WWW
#wonderchat
downrightdave
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
@geniushour
I planned on starting
#GeniusHour
this year but it just hasn't happened yet.
#Wonderchat
stephanie_tow
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
#WonderChat
@Wonderopolis
@geniushour
What is question 3?
SRyan3rdgrade
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
A4: Ss have the freedom to learn about anything they want
#geniushour
I help narrow or widen idea as needed but 💜to see results
#WonderChat
tiffbutton
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
Keep it going.
#Wonderchat
is #4 trending
RaRaPenguin
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
A3: My Ss also go to
@Wonderopolis
anytime for listening to reading or reading to self in
#Daily5
. Great for higher 1st graders.
#WonderChat
LBoeglin
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
Bless me father for I have sinned. I confess that I have never been to Wonderopolis YET. Will check out .
#wonderchat
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
@WymansWonders
@Wonderopolis
me too! Love the email delivery!
#wonderchat
AMitchell828
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
A4 This is where I want to step back and just listen because I am new to
@geniushour
. Looking forward to learning.
#wonderchat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
We need nonfiction throughout the day
@missryannj
! Great thought!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
@technojohnson
AWESOME! Inquiry is so powerful!
#WonderChat
@barbstripling
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
For high school students, we've had students create their own 1.0 Wonders (Scrap Book Papers) from books like OF MICE AND MEN.
#WonderChat
MrsGadtke
Mar 7 @ 8:44 PM EST
@RobynThiessen
We've been building up to following individ wonders, so gathering all the tips I can for doing this with kinders
#wonderchat
Kaylaonu
Mar 7 @ 8:44 PM EST
A3: I also haven't used it- it looks like a great resource & something I can definitely see myself using
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/HNfJzeyoQr
missryannj
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
A3: haven't used it yet but now it makes me think of homeroom. Ss can use those 10 mins of down time to wonder & start the day!
#wonderchat
MrsHollyGerlach
Mar 7 @ 8:44 PM EST
Genius Hour is dependent on WONDER! We can't pursue ideas/passions without a wonder to get us started!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/OREWry7Da1
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q4: How do you connect WONDER and
#GeniusHour
?
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:44 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
Great evidence of students' thinking!
#WonderChat
RebeccaMarsick
Mar 7 @ 8:44 PM EST
@PaulWHankins
What does this look like? Do you have a model?
#WonderChat
RaRaPenguin
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4:
#Wonder
breeds innovation which nourishes
#genius
. The best innovators of time started as wonders.
#WonderChat
mrterborg
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
#WonderChat
Here's a tool I found. Should use it more.
https://t.co/OQr8W5XTXm
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
We take for granted our readers know: Kewpie Dolls. Jackson Forks. Bindles. Work Cards. . .BARLEY. Wonder Stuff here.
#WonderChat
lisa_mais
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
#WonderChat
A4) anxious to learn about
#genioushour
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
A3: Use
@Wonderopolis
with Ss for Wonder Wednesdays & as a visual hook when generating deep Qs for
#geniushour
projects with Ss
#WonderChat
MrsGadtke
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
Thanks for the reminder about the + in the equation. This will help guide my students too
#wonderchat
https://t.co/nxI43uxGlm
gallit_z
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
We start
#geniushour
with: what do you wonder about? & what are you passionate about? Passion & wonder = key to
#geniushour
!!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
@MrsHollyGerlach
Very true, Holly! Wonderopolis is a GREAT springboard to
#GeniusHour
!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
AWESOME! So many AMAZING things happening in your classroom!
#WonderChat
SRyan3rdgrade
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4. We use this for homework amazing how much they will end & write when interested in topic they want to share
#WonderChat
LloyaAustin
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4: Start w/ passion; generate wonder ?s about the passion to guide genius hour projects
#WonderChat
w/
#geniushour
https://t.co/HEzvLxO1rM
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q4: How do you connect WONDER and
#GeniusHour
?
#wonderchat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4. Natural connection. What do you want to know more about? What do you love to do? How can you take what you love, learn more?
#WonderChat
AdrianAdvinMT
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
@Wonderopolis
is a great way to get the conversations started for
#geniushour
!
#wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
Here is a post by
@gallit_z
on how to introduce
#geniushour
to your class- WONDER Is a big part!
https://t.co/be4RvNQGGB
#WonderChat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4. Some Ss STRUGGLE with the concept of exploring a wonder. Must be modeled & class needs to be a safe zone.
#WonderChat
MrsSOehlertz
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
@KristieHEnnis
Awesome! Thanks!
#wonderchat
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
@Wonderopolis
is such a fantastic tool for making predictions. We love trying to figure out the next day's Wonder!
#wonderchat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4. It was hard to get my Ss to not do posters for
#GeniusHour
. Choosing the wonder THEN the product is new to them!
#WonderChat
tavia_clark
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
Agree 100%!
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/DDDGhabTnp
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4. Some Ss STRUGGLE with the concept of exploring a wonder. Must be modeled & class needs to be a safe zone.
#WonderChat
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
Try
@Wonderopolis
Wonder Jar idea. Can use in class or encourage families to use at home!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/SazDeKZtiN
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
@geniushour
@gallit_z
Great read!
#wonderchat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4: I just didn't know enough about
#geniushour
and where to begin. Perhaps
@tiffbutton
&
@stephanie_tow
light our torch!
#WonderChat
AdrianAdvinMT
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4: We did a mini
#edcamp
at our school a few months back and connected wonderings to
#edcamp
. They have a natural connection!
#wonderchat
AMitchell828
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
@geniushour
@gallit_z
Thank you. I am going to check this out!!
#Wonderchat
MrsPageTurner
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
Students have such a fear of the “wrong answer” they don’t know how to try!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/mRyjsLWxam
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4. Some Ss STRUGGLE with the concept of exploring a wonder. Must be modeled & class needs to be a safe zone.
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
@WymansWonders
Absolutely! Thanks for sharing! You can also create your own classroom/family Wonder Jar!
#WonderChat
tiffbutton
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4:The fact that Ss wonder and question, they are the geniuses because they have the "want" to know
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/9GmiAYFpls
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q4: How do you connect WONDER and
#GeniusHour
?
#wonderchat
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
Love!
#wonderchat
#evsccode
#edchat
https://t.co/qLJfeA5UvN
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
Try
@Wonderopolis
Wonder Jar idea. Can use in class or encourage families to use at home!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/SazDeKZtiN
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
.
@RebeccaMarsick
Here are some samples from past students in
#Room407
. These are 1.0 Version "Wonders."
#WonderChat
https://t.co/eVV4eRxKT8
auntierez
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
#wonderchat
I did not know about this!
https://t.co/EwWWItrw2d
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
Try
@Wonderopolis
Wonder Jar idea. Can use in class or encourage families to use at home!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/SazDeKZtiN
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
I would have Ss who hated to write wanting to write a report. 0_o I'm like NO, this is YOUR TIME! The ball is in your court!
#WonderChat
JaneMartellino
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
I printed images of women from Pebble Go, glued image on piece chart paper. Ss rotate tables jot I wonders on charts.
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
@delynbeard
We love hearing their predictions!
#WonderChat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
@literacybigkids
Awesome suggestion!
#wonderchat
AdrianMcKay14
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
#wonderchat
and some positive vibes for all those educators who never stop learning.
https://t.co/CXreeLG6r6
teacher2teacher
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
To all of you doing amazing things every single day for your students—this one’s for you.
#MondayMotivation
https://t.co/GMJrqAtChh
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
@LongthorneJess
Great suggestions, Jess!
#WonderChat
MrsGadtke
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
@literacybigkids
W/ my Ss we have been nourishing this mindset all year & WOW they are rockin'. Ready to jump into
#geniushour
#wonderchat
dubioseducator
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
I subbed
#WonderChat
Faige retired K teacher. learning about Sonoran Desert w/fiction as a jumpstart to NF.
https://t.co/994mLBCb8D
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
Those are the ones that we use in
@MrsTsClass1
#WonderChat
https://t.co/BywghP3xBB
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
Try
@Wonderopolis
Wonder Jar idea. Can use in class or encourage families to use at home!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/SazDeKZtiN
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
Q5: How do you help students share their WONDERS and
#GeniusHour
outside of the classroom?
#wonderchat
MrsSOehlertz
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
@MrsHollyGerlach
I echo over and over!
#wonderchat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
It's more than that. Not all Ts nurture wonder, curiosity through play. It's on those past Ts.
#WonderChat
https://t.co/29O4R36Iif
MrsPageTurner
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
Students have such a fear of the “wrong answer” they don’t know how to try!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/mRyjsLWxam
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4. Some Ss STRUGGLE with the concept of exploring a wonder. Must be modeled & class needs to be a safe zone.
#WonderChat
RebeccaMarsick
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
Amazing ideas for high school. Thank you!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/a7mpnJQYHq
PaulWHankins
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
.
@RebeccaMarsick
Here are some samples from past students in
#Room407
. These are 1.0 Version "Wonders."
#WonderChat
https://t.co/eVV4eRxKT8
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
@agcrilley
Opportunities abound when we let Ss wander through wonders.
#WonderChat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
Thanks for sharing
@geniushour
@gallit_z
! This will be helpful!
#WonderChat
AdrianAdvinMT
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
@gallit_z
has a great website to get ideas
https://t.co/6bizwXKN0Y
#geniushour
#wonderchat
MrsHollyGerlach
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
@literacybigkids
same issue! We made an anchor chart "How can I showcase my new learning?" helped Ss to think beyond a poster!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
@auntierez
It is on
https://t.co/RD23Tgil9E
-->
https://t.co/ILrlCgyZ8h
#WonderChat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
I spend a lot of time "undoing" what other Ts have done. You get to pick books, wonders and even your own seat. Hard to believe.
#WonderChat
findingDulcinea
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
"
@Wonderopolis
Here's where to get our "You are a genius" t-shirts; we have a full store coming soon.
https://t.co/iojjcbficl
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
@PaulWHankins
Thanks for sharing, Paul! Always full of GREAT ideas!
#WonderChat
@RebeccaMarsick
RaRaPenguin
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
A5:
@Seesaw
blogs & Twitter.
#WonderChat
MrsGadtke
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
Just discovered this last week. Do you have the link to this?
#wonderchat
https://t.co/IEbLGRoa0s
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
Try
@Wonderopolis
Wonder Jar idea. Can use in class or encourage families to use at home!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/SazDeKZtiN
gallit_z
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
Thanks for sharing! :)
#wonderchat
#geniushour
https://t.co/Ie5OIuaV6j
AdrianAdvinMT
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
@gallit_z
has a great website to get ideas
https://t.co/6bizwXKN0Y
#geniushour
#wonderchat
alexis_wiltgen
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5: the amazing
@Seesaw
is a perfect way to get the wonders outside of the classroom
#Wonderchat
lisa_mais
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
#WonderChat
@Wonderopolis
Ss post their wonders on Wonderopolis and check back to see if they are in the running- keeps them wondering.
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
I love that
@wonderopolis
is so family centred, when students are excited about something, parents know!!
#wonderchat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
LOL
@stephanie_tow
@tiffbutton
@Wonderopolis
@geniushour
!
@kimanne43
will help us!
#WonderChat
SRyan3rdgrade
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5. We can share them on our blogs. Not all Ss do this.My next step to get them to share outside as they do other things on blog
#WonderChat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
@PaulWHankins
Great thought on wonders.
#WonderChat
SraSpanglish
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
Important question--learning can't be kept inside 4 walls
#wonderchat
https://t.co/BJfKP7i0Jw
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
Q5: How do you help students share their WONDERS and
#GeniusHour
outside of the classroom?
#wonderchat
MGrundel
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
@SkypeClassroom
,
@twitter
&
@kidblog
are so powerful for connecting w/external professional communities
#wonderchat
https://t.co/IaD5qQJHfm
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
Q5: How do you help students share their WONDERS and
#GeniusHour
outside of the classroom?
#wonderchat
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
Yippee!
#edchat
#youmatter
#wonderchat
https://t.co/IJqzYWvwro
findingDulcinea
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
"
@Wonderopolis
Here's where to get our "You are a genius" t-shirts; we have a full store coming soon.
https://t.co/iojjcbficl
#wonderchat
AMitchell828
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5 Creating Wonder walls, projects, and blogging are the three ways I do now.
#Wonderchat
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
A4: Helped students turn inquiry into action to create positive change in the world:
https://t.co/Rb3SItz0U3
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
@cvarsalona
Ann & Renee have a GREAT post about WANDERing to WONDERing!
@agcrilley
@MrsPageTurner
#WonderChat
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
A4: Our "genius hour" is "Fun Friday." Ss pursue projects, inquiries, etc... that interest them. I'm just there as a resource.
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
@MrsGadtke
Here you go!
https://t.co/ILrlCgyZ8h
It's located on
https://t.co/RD23Tgil9E
#WonderChat
MrDeSantis22
Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
A5 Twitter, Instagram, weebly, etc
#WonderChat
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
A4: I always connect wonder & passion! "Caine's Arcade" is a gr8 video. Shows Ss anything is possible!
#WonderChat
#geniushour
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
@lisa_mais
Yes! Students can submit their Wonders to the Wonder Bank!
https://t.co/YERDM4aiwE
#WonderChat
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
My STEM coordinator
@MrsHollyGerlach
encouraged me 2 reach out 2 r community 2 help answer S wonder We have guest speakers visit
#WonderChat
Kaylaonu
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5: Using apps such as
#StoryBird
or
#KidBlogs
to share learning
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
@RobynThiessen
Great to spark convos & learning at home, too!
#WonderChat
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
Excited to be one of the new Wonder Ground Lead Ambassadors! Looking forward to learning with everyone!
#wonderchat
agcrilley
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
@Wonderopolis
@cvarsalona
Thanks! Our
#ISTE15
poster session info can be found here!
https://t.co/IKlGsKdm5p
#wonderchat
@MrsPageTurner
AllyBruhn
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5: we share accomplishments on seesaw, Facebook, Twitter
#wonderchat
AMitchell828
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
@JessLif
What a cool idea!! Students really see how their actions make a difference. Love it.
#wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
Lots of ways to share! twitter, blogs (kidblog is great), ePortfolios (weebly or freshgrade are great), instagram-great ideas!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
@SraSpanglish
So true!
#WonderChat
RebeccaMarsick
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5: As much as they hate it, annotations help students remember wonders for next day while reading when at home
#WonderChat
delynbeard
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
Here ya go! Go see this kid's awesomeness!
#wonderchat
https://t.co/MlmOysTxJV
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
A4: I always connect wonder & passion! "Caine's Arcade" is a gr8 video. Shows Ss anything is possible!
#WonderChat
#geniushour
MrsHollyGerlach
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: Twitter and social media allows us to provide a real audience for learning! We encourage Ss to share new info with others
#wonderchat
KristieHEnnis
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: Haven't yet, but working on blogging a final product after Wonder Jar projects. Ss create technology to showcase research
#wonderchat
MrsGadtke
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
Yes! This week's topic for
#SeesawChat
is about
#geniushour
& the teacher hosting will be sharing
#wonderchat
https://t.co/H9t95x93WB
alexis_wiltgen
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5: the amazing
@Seesaw
is a perfect way to get the wonders outside of the classroom
#Wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
Does anyone connect with other classrooms? Share wonders or what they learned in
#geniushour
with each other?
#wonderchat
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
@AMitchell828
It is some of the most inspiring work I have ever been lucky enough to be a part of!
#WonderChat
stephanie_tow
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
#WonderChat
Q5 Just verbally right...need to change this!
@Wonderopolis
@geniushour
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
@LongthorneJess
@Wonderopolis
Like the wonder on GeoCaching at
@Wonderopolis
.
#wonderchat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
Love the app
@Seesaw
for students to show what they are learning!
#wonderchat
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
Q5: Invite them to share with classmates as well as other classes in the school...
#WonderChat
#geniushour
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
@agcrilley
Thanks for sharing! Everyone should check it out!
#WonderChat
@cvarsalona
@MrsPageTurner
missryannj
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: starting
#geniushour
very soon w/ another T, I'm envisioning a google classroom dedicated to their passions and work
#wonderchat
tavia_clark
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
Great idea!!
#Wonderchat
https://t.co/TFjFfpCXtb
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
Does anyone connect with other classrooms? Share wonders or what they learned in
#geniushour
with each other?
#wonderchat
sdlocal777
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5 looking to go beyond posters, Google slides, 2min video, diorama, glogster
#wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
@MrsGadtke
Let us know when so folks here can join in!
#wonderchat
AllyBruhn
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
A5: I want to try seesaw blogging and connect with other schools
#wonderchat
WymansWonders
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
A5: We have a class website and Twitter account. We share with parents and throughout the district.
#wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
So powerful! Let us know how it goes! RT
@AllyBruhn
A5: I want to try seesaw blogging and connect with other schools
#wonderchat
AdrianAdvinMT
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
A5: SeeSaw, Twitter, Google Sites, Newsletters, Cross-Classroom activities like Kinder-Buddies, family nights...
#wonderchat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
My buddy
@Alexmattmom
& I are going to Skype to share some
#geniushour
projects!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/wlwtl2FvXa
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
Does anyone connect with other classrooms? Share wonders or what they learned in
#geniushour
with each other?
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
@geniushour
With tech the possibilities are endless!
#WonderChat
mindfulreaders
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
A5: QFT is
#eduawesome
&
@NationalHistory
is a great way 2 share for social studies classes-program gives Ss choice
#WonderChat
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
Twitter is a fabulous source 2 find folks to help st. answer their
#wonders
. We have skyped w/ some amazing authors & scientists
#wonderchat
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
@geniushour
I love
@SkypeClassroom
to connect with other classrooms!
#wonderchat
JessLif
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
@geniushour
Hoping to have other classes join us to create our student-written version of Wonderopolis! Wonders from all over!
#WonderChat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
@geniushour
I created a class Twitter account to do just that! I am excited and can't wait to share with my students.
#WonderChat
dubioseducator
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
A4 With kinders teacher's excitement passions wonders convey 2them gr8 mentor relationship 2reinforce the wonder in
#geniushour
#WonderChat
MrsSOehlertz
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
@AllyBruhn
Great tools for Ss t share their learning beyond the classroom walls.
#wonderchat
auntierez
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
#wonderchat
Thanks for letting me hang out with you tonight! Gotta run for now, but I'll be back!
@wonderopolis
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
@cvarsalona
@Wonderopolis
Hi Cheryl. Hope to see you sometime in the future.
#WonderChat
AMitchell828
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
@JessLif
I am sure.I'm going to have to try this in my media center. I just decided to have themed Fridays. This is one of them.
#Wonderchat
alexis_wiltgen
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
@AllyBruhn
wonderopolis would be a great way to start...helpful to have the same article to reflect on the blog!
#wonderchat
RobynThiessen
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
@geniushour
@SkypeClassroom
sounds awesome!!
#wonderchat
kimforuria
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
I would love to do that. It would give our Ss a new audience!
#wonderchat
MrsGadtke
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
#SeesawChat
is this Thurs at 6 PM CST & the T host will be share how she uses
@Seesaw
during
#geniushour
#wonderchat
https://t.co/SkawpdCHsP
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
@MrsGadtke
Let us know when so folks here can join in!
#wonderchat
agcrilley
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
.
@MrsPageTurner
and I are trying to connect with all 50 States this year! If someone is up for a wonder project, we are game!
#wonderchat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
Q6 How can you add more opportunities for WONDER in your classroom?
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
@auntierez
Thanks for joining us tonight, Lesley!
#WonderChat
@wonderopolis
MrsPageTurner
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
@geniushour
@SkypeClassroom
This year
@agcrilley
and I are connecting everywhere!
#WonderChat
https://t.co/zatqm6IWNO
LongthorneJess
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
A5: Invite them to share with classmates as well as with other classes in the school. Try and involve parents too
#WonderChat
#geniushour
missryannj
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
A5: hoping to continue the conversations between our Ss and classes outside to room w/ the Google Classroom
#wonderchat
lisa_mais
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
#WonderChat
A5) we use Twitter to share but are ready to try Seesaw and maybe a blog!
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
Thanks to all our Wonder Friends for joining us tonight for
#WonderChat
! Special thanks to
@geniushour
for hosting!
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
@RobynThiessen
@geniushour
@SkypeClassroom
sign up and you can skype my kinder class anytime!
#wonderchat
JaneMartellino
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
@literacybigkids
Try QFT thru Right a Question Institute. It works!
#WonderChat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
Absolutely
@RobynThiessen
@wonderopolis
!
#WonderChat
KristieHEnnis
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
Gotta skedaddle all you
#geniuses
and
#wonderers
! Thank you for an awesome idea generating chat!
#wonderchat
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
I have my Padlet loving wheels turning. Maybe a board for daily
@Wonderopolis
wonders?
#WonderChat
kimmykcollins
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
@Kelsey_Harrell
@geniushour
@SkypeClassroom
I want to do this! Can you give me any helpful hints!!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
@alexis_wiltgen
Great idea!
@RaRaPenguin
students blog about Wonderopolis!
#Wonderchat
@AllyBruhn
dubioseducator
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
@Wonderopolis
@MrsGadtke
Thanks so much
#WonderChat
geniushour
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
eeek! we are out of time-what a great chat! Before you go, please share any
#geniushour
resources/WONDER resources you have!
#wonderchat
MrsSOehlertz
Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
@geniushour
I have a preschool classroom sharing Wonders/Questions through a connected
@Seesaw
blog. So awesome!
#wonderchat
cvarsalona
Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
@Jonnai2
@PaulWHankins
Will check out
#WonderopolisHS
#WonderChat
MrsHollyGerlach
Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
@agcrilley
@MrsPageTurner
SO AWESOME! Let me know if you need someone in FL :)
#WonderChat
ldavies1012
Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
A5: Adding in many of these ideas from tonight like the Wonder Wall and starting Genius Hour. Can't wait to start with Ss
#Wonderchat
AdrianAdvinMT
Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
Thank you so much for hosting a wonderful chat! Take care everybody!
#wonderchat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
@geniushour
Yes! Also share on Wonder Ground when it launches!
https://t.co/CIIZcg6ylq
#WonderChat
#GeniusHour
literacybigkids
Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
@agcrilley
@padlet
How fun would that be??
#WonderChat
Jonnai2
Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
I have learned a lot
@Wonderopolis
@geniushour
! A blog post is coming to the Wonder Ground based on tonight's chat! Thanks!
#WonderChat
RaRaPenguin
Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
#WonderChat
have to work on some thing so checking out tiny early. Thanks for a great chat.
AMitchell828
Mar 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
#WonderChat
A5 Share wonders on a
@padlet
and allow other schools to add to it so that we can all wonder together.
MrsSOehlertz
Mar 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
@AllyBruhn
Yea! So powerful!
#wonderchat
Kelsey_Harrell
Mar 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
@MrsHollyGerlach
@agcrilley
@MrsPageTurner
yes! My kinder class would love to assist!
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
Time flies when you're having FUN! Thanks
@geniushour
for a WONDERful
#WonderChat
! Thanks for everyone for joining!
JaneMartellino
Mar 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
A5: see how our students wonder led them to a PR campaign
https://t.co/lYUjEMHrpK
and choose Pinwheel Project.
#WonderChat
Wonderopolis
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
We will
#Storify
tonight's
#WonderChat
& tweet it out!
MrsPageTurner
Mar 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
@AMitchell828
@padlet
That’s become one of
@agcrilley
and I favorite tools for collaboration and sharing!
#WonderChat
MrsGadtke
Mar 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
@AllyBruhn
Here's the tutorial video for connecting
@Seesaw
blogs
https://t.co/eyW7fBBFRM
#wonderchat