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Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome, Wonder Friends! We're THRILLED you're hear for tonight's #WonderChat w/ @AffrilachiaX!

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:00 PM EDT

#wonderchat 8pm 4-4 stopping by to chat a bit!

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:00 PM EDT

#WonderChat Carol ELA Consultant and Wonder Lead Ambassador from Long Island here and excited to talk #poetry during #NationalPoetryMonth.

_MichelleCooper Apr 4 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Join #wonderchat starting now! #txlchat #tlchat https://t.co/VVlS18Zxwq

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:01 PM EDT

joining in for the #wonderchat https://t.co/AxD9K0wxYX

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome, Wonder Friends! We're THRILLED you're hear for tonight's #WonderChat w/ @AffrilachiaX!

RobynThiessen Apr 4 @ 8:01 PM EDT

.RT @_MichelleCooper Join #wonderchat starting now! #txlchat #tlchat https://t.co/mym9hPPjRT #sd36learn

_MichelleCooper Apr 4 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Excited to be here to celebrate poetry month! #wonderchat

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hi #WonderChat I'm Holly, K-5 STEM Coordinator in Tampa, FL and I am thrilled to "wonder" with all of you tonight :)

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@_MichelleCooper #Poet, #blogger, and #writer friends join #WonderChat to talk #poetry. #NYEDChat #teacheredchat https://t.co/Cp3iOoytH2

_MichelleCooper Apr 4 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Join #wonderchat starting now! #txlchat #tlchat https://t.co/VVlS18Zxwq

AMitchell828 Apr 4 @ 8:01 PM EDT

#WonderChat Angie, elementary media specialist from NC

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Hi, Carol! Thanks for joining us tonight! #WonderChat

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#wonderchat 4th grade teacher from Ohio. GOOD EVENING!

WymansWonders Apr 4 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Ready to chat and wonder together! #wonderchat

MrsPageTurner Apr 4 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Excited for #wonderchat Renee, elem teacher-librarian in NC!

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@_MichelleCooper We love your enthusiasm, Michelle! Welcome! #WonderChat

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hello, everyone! Kelsey from Tampa, FL- teaching kinder! Excited to be here! #WonderChat

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi Kim from Raleigh! Excited for tonight! #wonderchat

RobynThiessen Apr 4 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi All! Robyn Gr. 3 teacher, wonderer and Wonder Ground Ambassador here from Surrey, Bc Canada #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen Hey, Robyn! Glad you made it! #WonderChat @_MichelleCooper

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@AmyJoRudd Hi, Amy, glad to see you here. I am excited that you joined in my spring poetry gallery, #SpringsSeeds #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Please take a second to share who you are, where you're from, and what you teach! #WonderChat

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@MrsHollyGerlach hi holly! Fancy seeing you here! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@_MichelleCooper We're EXCITED, too! #WonderChat

agcrilley Apr 4 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Excited for #wonderchat! Ann, Instructional Technology Facilitator in NC!

WymansWonders Apr 4 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Kindergarten teacher/lead wonderer in snowy Massachusetts! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@MrsHollyGerlach Hi, Holly! Glad you could join us tonight! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 Welcome, Amy! Thanks for stopping by! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@paperiepam Hey, Pam! Glad you made it! #WonderChat

RockRollTeacher Apr 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis Derek from PA. 1st Grade Teacher! #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen Hi, Robyn, I look forward to meeting you F2F 4 #Wonderopolis retreat. #WonderChat

_MichelleCooper Apr 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Michelle, library media specialist, from Texas! #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@WymansWonders Always! Thanks for joining! #WonderChat

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@Kelsey_Harrell Fancy seeing YOU here ;) It wouldn't be #WonderChat without you!

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT

I always forget something...I teach third grade! #wonderchat

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis #wonderchat Amy, Instructional Coach-from Akron, Ohio

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@MrsPageTurner Hi, Renee! Glad you could join us! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@Kelsey_Harrell Hi, Kelsey! Thanks for stopping by #WonderChat!

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hello. . .@PaulWHankins here. From southern Indiana. I just "blew in" to join the #WonderChat tonight. It's been windy here of late.

jrubinATX Apr 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT

3rd grade teacher from Round Rock, Tx. Self-contained so I teach it all! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins We are, too! Welcome! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1 will be coming up shortly! Don't forget to use #WonderChat and A1, A2, etc. when answering! Looking forward to the next hour!

MrDeSantis22 Apr 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Jim from Syracuse,NY LMS for McKinley-Brighton Elementary School #wonderchat

RobynThiessen Apr 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@cvarsalona hoping to make it, but it is going to be a challenge, we are in session until the 24th of June #wonderchat

milesnawmiles Apr 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#WonderChat Nancy from TN 3rd grade literacy. Wonder what we'll learn tonight??

LoveTheLibrary1 Apr 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Lisa from Houston ISD Elem Librarian #wonderchat

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@cvarsalona #wonderchat Thanks! Looking forward to learning more with all of the wonderers!

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@WymansWonders Hi, Christie! Oh my! Snow! Glad you stopped by! #WonderChat

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@agcrilley Hi Ann :) #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins Hey there, friend. Next wk is our #NYEDChat April is Poetrylicious convo & I can't wait. TY 4 joining me. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:06 PM EDT

We want to give a WONDERful welcome to our guest host, @AffrilachiaX! EXCITED for him to be joining us! #WonderChat

TeamEaglesRead Apr 4 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Librarian from Texas #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@MrDeSantis22 Hi, Jim. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@RockRollTeacher Hi, Derek! Glad you joined us! #WonderChat

AffrilachiaX - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Nice crowd! Happy #NationalPoetryMonth! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins No worries! #WonderChat

RGVReaderLeader Apr 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hello! Lisa, Lead learner aka principal @Mitchell_Elem #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@jrubinATX Hi, jennifer! Thanks for joining us! #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX Hi, Frank. We are excited to talk #poetry with you. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins Hi, Paul! Thanks for joining us tonight! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@MrDeSantis22 Hi, Jim! Glad you could join us tonight! #WonderChat

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX Hi Frank! So excited to have you for our #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Here are two outstandinding titles by tonight's #WonderChat guest. https://t.co/oZ3HruWhEH

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@milesnawmiles We hope you learn lots! Thanks for joining #WonderChat, Nancy!

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@LoveTheLibrary1 Hi, Lisa! Thanks for joining us!#WonderChat

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Catherine, K-8 literacy specialist from CT joining in. Looking forward to chatting about #poetry! #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hi #WonderChat!

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@cvarsalona We're looking forward to htis! #WonderChat @PaulWHankins

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@cvarsalona We're looking forward to this! #WonderChat @PaulWHankins

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine Hi, Catherine. This #WonderChat should be fun.

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins awesome! Thanks for sharing! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@TeamEaglesRead Welcome! Glad you stopped by #WonderChat!

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 Hi Angie :) #WonderChat

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@Jonnai2 hi!!! 👋🏻👋🏻 #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX Glad you could join us tonight, Frank! We're all very EXCITED about tonight's #WonderChat!

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine #wonderchat Hello Catherine!

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@cvarsalona How are you, Carol? The Winter Wanderings gallery is stunning! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@RGVReaderLeader Hello, Elizabeth! Thanks for stopping by! #WonderChat

AMitchell828 Apr 4 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@MrsHollyGerlach Hey Holly. It is great to be back with you guys tonight. #WonderChat

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:11 PM EDT

This is my first #WonderChat! I think I picked a good on. #NationalPoetryMonth

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins Thanks for sharing, Paul! #WonderChat

tiffbutton Apr 4 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis Hi #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine Welcome, Catherine! Glad you could make it! #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine C, I'm so excited that I was able 2 launch #WinterWanderings for #NationalPoetryMonth. #WonderChat (https://t.co/etlKLChP9B

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@Jonnai2 Hi, Delsia! Welcome! #WonderChat!

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:11 PM EDT

You certainly did @paperiepam! #WonderChat

AffrilachiaX - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q1. How have you used poetry to open conversations about race or other taboo subjects? #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@paperiepam EXCITING! We know you'll love it! #WonderChat

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@paperiepam Welcome! You picked a GREAT one.. But then again- they're all WONDERful! #WonderChat

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@paperiepam Welcome Pam :) #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:12 PM EDT

HI beautiful @Kelsey_Harrell ! Thanks for joining tonight's #WonderChat !

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@tiffbutton Hi, Tiffany! Thanks for joining #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@cvarsalona That is EXCITING, Carol! #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth @flynn_catherine

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Hello! I am Amy from Western New York. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@Jonnai2 Hi :) :) :) Hope you are having a great Monday! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Hello, Amy! So glad you could join us! #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Thanks for joining tonight's #WonderChat @tiffbutton! @Wonderopolis

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 By being brave enuf to share a particular poem, make poems available, & seeing where conversations lead. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1. Sometimes I write poems when I am disturbed by something unfair. #WonderChat https://t.co/Pi9JhsTHuf

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm hello #wallowinginwonder hostess! #wonderchat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 4 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Hello wonder-ful friends. JoEllen, #NerdyOnLI, wonder friend and @theedcollab book ambassador joining for a bit. #wonderchat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX interesting Q Frank. Poetry is expressive art filled w emotions so it's a way to get others discuss issues. #WonderChat A1

LoveTheLibrary1 Apr 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I did an author study of Jacqueline Woodson's beautiful and poetic picture books during Black History Month & kids loved it! #wonderchat

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Our 8th gr. Ss read Miss Crandall's School for Young Ladies and Little Misses of Color: Poems before reading Roll of Thunder. #WonderChat

RobynThiessen Apr 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT

to be honest I am here to learn, teaching poetry is not my strength #wonderchat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT

So glad to converse with Frank X Walker @AffilachiaX tonight! #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: #Poetry is a GREAT way to spark conversation! Makes it fun! So much culture & history in poetry! #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

WymansWonders Apr 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1 YES! My teaching assistant has vitilago. We use a same/diff poem in my K class as in intro. It's always an AMAZING chat! #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@paperiepam Ss need to be exposed to all sorts of issues. Poetry allows inner feelings to be explored. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth A1

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@LoveTheLibrary1 Great idea! #WonderChat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@AmyJoRudd Hi, Amy! I am happy you are playing along. Glitter and glue.....glitter and glue. Should be a song! #WonderChat

AMitchell828 Apr 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT

#WonderChat A1 Poems are short and expressive so it can be easier for some students to relate to.

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy Welcome, JoEllen! Glad you m ade it! #WonderChat @theedcollab

_MichelleCooper Apr 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1 Poetry allows us to share different points of view especially with our students. #wonderchat

tiffbutton Apr 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1:I've used poetry as an alternative piece for reading.I could give them a choice of poems to read or have then wrote their own #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Great suggestion! Great way for students to express themselves, too! #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Beautiful! #WonderChat https://t.co/548BEnsMh1

LoveTheLibrary1 Apr 4 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I did an author study of Jacqueline Woodson's beautiful and poetic picture books during Black History Month & kids loved it! #wonderchat

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@LoveTheLibrary1 Jacqueline Woodson is visiting my school district for 1 day next year! #wonderchat #NationalPoetryMonth

christiemegill Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis @AffrilachiaX Hello, it's great to be here chatting! #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1: In #Room407, we have made a tradition of viewing LOUDER THAN A BOMB together as a group. The film features young poets. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@paperiepam Yes! #WonderChat

RockRollTeacher Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX Sure, even to some extent in 1st grade. Shel Silverstein comes to mind. #WonderChat

tiffbutton Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1: (correction) Have them write their own #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Hi, Amy. I can't wait to try my hand at #wallowinginwonder. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1 Poetry is a beautiful genre that allows difficult topics to become less "difficult"... It allows for genuine conversation #WonderChat

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1: allowing Ss to express themselves via poetry is a great outlet! #WonderChat

LoveTheLibrary1 Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Each Kindness--I had 1st grader (immigrant from Saudi Arabia) tell whole class that same thing happened to her @ recess each day #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@cvarsalona So true! #WonderChat @paperiepam

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@tiffbutton using a mentor text - great idea. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth A1

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Hello #WonderChat ! Patty from Ca-jumping in a tad late...ready to learn and to be inspired!

_MichelleCooper Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@Jonnai2 Hi!!! #WonderChat

tiffbutton Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1: I have been writing poetry since Jr high and have compiled a book...unpublished of course #WonderChat

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1 They also read Marilyn Nelson's amazing A Wreath for Emmett Till. Really opens their eyes to the pervasiveness of racism. #WonderChat

milesnawmiles Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

#WonderChat @robinTheisson I can relate.

jrubinATX Apr 4 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1- Honestly haven't done it. Makes me #wonder why. Time to reflect on that. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1 Rap a song I usually get the response I didn't know you liked that music? Then this opens to the door to a great conversation #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Couldn't agree more! Can't wait to make a #Glitterboard of WONDER this week! #WonderChat @AmyJoRudd

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@paperiepam @LoveTheLibrary1 Jealous!!!! #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1: KNOCK KNOCK paired with VISITING DAY is a way we have explored the subject of incarceration. A real subject for many. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 Great point! #WonderChat

MrsPageTurner Apr 4 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1: I’ve Used “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” to help teach Holocaust with middle schoolers; poems by children. #WonderChat

milesnawmiles Apr 4 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@RobinTheissen #WonderChat I can relate!!

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@tiffbutton Great way to provide CHOICE! #WonderChat

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@jrubinATX reflection is key in every WONDERful teacher! 👏🏻 #WonderChat

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@paperiepam @LoveTheLibrary1 SO JEALOUS! Amazing! #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins Music, art, lit, tech all linked to allow emotions to flow with poetry. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth A1

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@paperiepam How cool! What a GREAT learning opportunity! #WonderChat @LoveTheLibrary1

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@christiemegill Welcome, Christie! Glad you could join us! #WonderChat @AffrilachiaX

_MichelleCooper Apr 4 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A1 When I taught English we used music in our poetry unit. #wonderchat

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis @amylvpoemfarm it has been fun creating poetry from the wonders of the day #wonderchat #NationalPoetryMonth

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A1. As a classroom teacher I didn't use poetry to necessarily talk about race. I used it to teach self expression, similes, etc, #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:19 PM EDT

.@PaulWHankins We hope everyone adds their ideas to the #WonderGround! #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A1: In the past, we have read Nikki Grimes's BRONX MASQUERADE. I was thrilled to see 9th grade teachers adopt this book now. #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins Visiting Day is powerful read. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth A1

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@MrsPageTurner Definitely a favorite!!!! #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 4 @ 8:20 PM EDT

SO excited about all of the wonder-ful resources from poetry and wonder via https://t.co/6UZzrg2CBJ #wonderchat @amylvpoemfarm

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I hope that through her openness &the message of the book--that things turned around for her soon after.#WonderChat https://t.co/c857GCycMo

LoveTheLibrary1 Apr 4 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Each Kindness--I had 1st grader (immigrant from Saudi Arabia) tell whole class that same thing happened to her @ recess each day #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@RockRollTeacher Absolutely! Pair with Wonder #1435: Where Does the Sidewalk End? https://t.co/k2oHk2zy3j #WonderChat #WOTDP @AffrilachiaX

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Exactly! This allows Ss who you might not hear from in class share their thoughts! It's finding learning styles #wonderchat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT

.@MrsPageTurner That's a tough book. I have a vintage copy in the room. Pair with Janeczko's REQUIEM. Another poignant title. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Looking forward to reading your poems, too, Carol! #WonderChat #WallowinWonder @amylvpoemfarm

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Walter Dean Myers' Brown Angels- a beautiful book that provides different viewof children in poetic way. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth A1

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@Jonnai2 yes! I love using poetry/songs in guided reading as well! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@MrsHollyGerlach Well said! #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Perfect! Lyrics are poetry! #WonderChat https://t.co/cUWITUXuaT

_MichelleCooper Apr 4 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A1 When I taught English we used music in our poetry unit. #wonderchat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A1. This is a wonderful book to open up the discussion of blended families. Story in verse. #WonderChat #Poetry https://t.co/MmcmC7FNbq

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@Kelsey_Harrell So many possibilities & opportunities for students! #WonderChat #poetry

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins #wonderchat Nikki will be speaking at the Virginia Hamilton Conference on Friday!

_MichelleCooper Apr 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT

I love sharing poetry resources with our students! #wonderchat https://t.co/PTxfMotvdP

RobynThiessen Apr 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Wondering what some of your favourite resources for primary might be? #wonderchat

SparkyTeaching Apr 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Creativity ✔ Character ✔ What counts ✔ https://t.co/hDZ23sVjRW #edtechchat #vachat #LearnLAP #cdnedchat #Wonderchat https://t.co/To5PW26ywJ

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#Wonderchat #poetry allows for so many possibilities for reading, writing & thinking. Necessary to celebrate/integrate all year long.

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@MentorTextCentr @_MichelleCooper especially using current/popular lyrics to engage them! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Mentor texts are always important! #WonderChat

christiemegill Apr 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@AmyJoRudd @Wonderopolis @amylvpoemfarm That's a fantastic idea! #WonderChat

milesnawmiles Apr 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A1 #WonderChat Bullying is a topic we discuss in our 3rd grade room. Any poem suggestions??

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@MentorTextCentr No worries, Patty! Welcome! Glad you made it! #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Welcome to tonight's #WonderChat @JoEllenMcCarthy @theedcollab!

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis 1st I have2clear my desk of upcoming presentations & my line in 2016 Kidlitospher Progressive Poem is coming up. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@tiffbutton That's AWESOME! #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT

.@AmyJoRudd Mr. Hankins has this poet on "speed dial." The new ARC is on its way here soon (Nikki just mailed it). Yay! #WonderChat

AffrilachiaX - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine #MarilynNelson is one of my favorites. I used her book Carver to learn how to write historical poetry #WonderChat

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins @MrsPageTurner You are giving me a bunch of titles to add to my reading list! #WonderChat

_MichelleCooper Apr 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@Kelsey_Harrell @MentorTextCentr Yes!! #wonderchat

brenkrupp Apr 4 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen anything by Joyce Sidman. Poem on one page, nonfiction text on the opposite. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins Music is always a GREAT way to connect with students! #WonderChat

AffrilachiaX - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q2. Has anybody used @Wonderopolis to generate or research new poems? #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins @AmyJoRudd Let me know how it reads. I am sure it will be fabulous. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

RobynThiessen Apr 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@brenkrupp OH love that! Thanks! #wonderchat

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@milesnawmiles Eileen Spinelli has a poem in one of the PF anthologies that address bullying. #WonderChat @janetwongauthor @SylviaVardell

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2 I have not (YET) #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 4 @ 8:25 PM EDT

❤️ poetry that celebrates literacy like Book Speak, Wonderful Words, In the Land of Words, Jumping Off the Library Shelves. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy Yes! #WallowinWonder is GREAT! #WonderChat @amylvpoemfarm

tiffbutton Apr 4 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: I have not #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins That's always a challenge, but so important! #WonderChat @cvarsalona

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX @Wonderopolis Yes, am working on a pairing. Wonders stimulate senses to create #poetry. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth A2

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX @flynn_catherine Simply love the work that Nelson has shared with us. HOW I DISCOVERED POETRY is a nice memoir. #WonderChat

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis For sure! Hitting all types of learning styles! #wonderchat If I could sing I would have taken a different path in life...

_MichelleCooper Apr 4 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX @Wonderopolis No, but what a great idea! #WonderChat

WymansWonders Apr 4 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2 Not yet, but @amylvpoemfarm sure has insipired me! #wallowinwonder #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@Kelsey_Harrell What a FABULOUS idea! Hadn't thought of that! #WonderChat @Jonnai2

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:26 PM EDT

I'm getting great ideas for new ways to incorporate poetry. I will be sure to share with my Ts. Thanks #WonderChat!

brenkrupp Apr 4 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2 might try using the wonder as "found text" for a found poem. #wonderchat

rdgtchr13 Apr 4 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Lurking on #WonderChat and literally filling my Amazon "save for later" cart to overflowing. #NationalPoetryMonth

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 4 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A1 Wallow in Wonder with @amylvpoemfarm and @paulWHankins Fabulous #WOTDPs. #wonderchat https://t.co/sMKx6Khfnr

AffrilachiaX - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q2. Has anybody used @Wonderopolis to generate or research new poems? #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@MentorTextCentr Yes, yes, yes! Couldn't agree more! #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:26 PM EDT

I-ve always to keep that in mind! I default to my time-60s music-incredible 60s music-Dylan. Beatles, #WonderChat https://t.co/zipO5UNOwJ

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@MentorTextCentr @_MichelleCooper especially using current/popular lyrics to engage them! #WonderChat

jrubinATX Apr 4 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Having trouble keeping up with all the great poetry resources coming in! #goodproblemtohave #WonderChat

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2: I have not, I have started using @Wonderopolis to discuss the WOD questions I receive in email! I would like to learn more! #wonderchat

tiffbutton Apr 4 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A2: Taking notes here. May can do some different things with my intervention as the year comes to an end #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Yes! Thanks for sharing! Great #WOTDP! @JoEllenMcCarthy #WonderChat

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@milesnawmiles You can find it here: https://t.co/2oRsHGoOlY #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Thanks for that idea @Kelsey_Harrell! #WonderChat

rowlak5 Apr 4 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Joining from Cali. Favorite thing about education is being involved in the wonders/curiosity of kids. Writing cultivates wonder #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@Kelsey_Harrell Yes! #WonderChat @MentorTextCentr @_MichelleCooper

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis I love using mentor text 2 spur a poetic thought on. See ex. https://t.co/YQLNzVvhrI #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

MargaretGSimon Apr 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#WonderChat A2: My students write wonder poems. Shared in this post: https://t.co/qPJSudSX5V

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy Absolutely!All year long! No such thing as only during a #Poetry unit! #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT

HI Renee @MrsPageTurner! Great way to teach the Holocaust. #WonderChat

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2: I have not yet- hopefully my STEM Coordinator @MrsHollyGerlach will collaborate with me to make it happen!! #WonderChat

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@SylviaVardell Thanks, Sylvia! I found it while you were tweeting! #wonderchat

milesnawmiles Apr 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine #WonderChat TY looking it up now.

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2 This is on my to-do list ;) We researched Egypt on @Wonderopolis in kindergarten and now I want to teach/create shape poems! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@MrsHollyGerlach WONDERful! Reading lists are never ending! #WonderChat @PaulWHankins @MrsPageTurner

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A2 Lee Bennet Hopkins, Charles Smith Jr., J Patrick Lewis, Joyce Sidman, & all @pomelobooks invite connections & #nfjoy #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine Thanks for sharing, Catherine! #WonderChat @milesnawmiles @janetwongauthor @SylviaVardell

AMitchell828 Apr 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A2 Here is an idea: Read a wonder and then have them create a poem to teach others about it. Have a @Wonderopolis poetry slam. #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT

This would be great for our tiered learners @_MichelleCooper! Thanks for the tip. #WonderChat

St006C Apr 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen @Wonderopolis I have used Honey, I Love & Other Love Poems (Reading Rainbow) 4 work on visualization in #kinder #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT

For 8th grade PBL unit on Resilience-we used poems from Out of the Dust for mentors. It was powerful! #WonderChat https://t.co/qfsn9srhgK

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis I love using mentor text 2 spur a poetic thought on. See ex. https://t.co/YQLNzVvhrI #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX @flynn_catherine Need 2 check that out. Frank is there ex of 1 ofyour historical poetrypoems? #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A2 I just searched @Wonderopolis by typing in poems and received a great deal of information. Can't wait to share this! #wonderchat

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@Kelsey_Harrell Tell me a day/time ;) You know we can make it happen! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@WymansWonders Yes! @amylvpoemfarm & @PaulWHankins has started something special with #WallowinWonder! #WonderChat

MargaretGSimon Apr 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 @Wonderopolis #wonderchat My Ss want to have a poetry slam for Poem in your pocket day. Great idea!

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@MentorTextCentr That would be a great pairing. I think I will share that with Ts. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@brenkrupp Great idea! @MargaretGSimon does a GREAT job with Found Poems! #WonderChat

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 @Wonderopolis I love this idea! #wonderchat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT

a2 Have Ss create list poems from wonder of the day- wonders, questions, inspirations #poetry #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@rdgtchr13 AWESOME! Glad you're following us! #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A much needed resource. Thanks for sharing @amylvpoemfarm! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@jrubinATX Don't worry! We'll be sure to archive the chat! #WonderChat Thinking about creating a resource of the mentions! Maybe a @Padlet!

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:31 PM EDT

RT @MargaretGSimon @AMitchell828 #wonderchat I love that day! https://t.co/Tc23J8bn2E

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Absolutely--please do! That's what a PLN is for--right? ;-) #WonderChat https://t.co/OeYygAzQ9f

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@MentorTextCentr That would be a great pairing. I think I will share that with Ts. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Hi, Delsia @Jonnai2 . I am looking forward to mtg you F2F. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins We're EXCITED to hear that! #WonderChat

AffrilachiaX - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Q3. I meet a lot of adults who are afraid of #poetry. At what age do our students begin to fall out of love with poems? #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Drafting poems for past four days w/ #WallowinWonder. Tomorrow: "fertilizer." Will not make "poop" rhymes. . .will not make. . . #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@tiffbutton We're glad you're gaining new ideas! #WonderChat

christiemegill Apr 4 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX @Wonderopolis A2: No, but now that the idea's come up, it seems so doable. I'm excited to connect that content. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@rowlak5 Well said! #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Fabulous idea! I feel the engagement and energy flowing from it already! #WonderChat https://t.co/Vs1MtEmM2z

AMitchell828 Apr 4 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A2 Here is an idea: Read a wonder and then have them create a poem to teach others about it. Have a @Wonderopolis poetry slam. #WonderChat

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@MargaretGSimon @AMitchell828 What's Poem in Your Pocket Day? This sounds fun! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@MargaretGSimon Hi, Margaret! So glad you joined us! We just mentioned your GREAT poems! #WonderChat

RobynThiessen Apr 4 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I think I fall into the #Imafraidofpoetry category! #honesty #wonderchat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Secondary educators tonight's #WonderChat has many ideas for you to use with your students! #NationalPoetryMonth #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Secondary educators tonight's #WonderChat has many ideas for you to use with your students! #NationalPoetryMonth #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: Billy Collins suggests that our "anti-poetry deflector shields" are installed sometime during high school. See his TED talk. #WonderChat

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins But there are so many possibilities! #WonderChat

MargaretGSimon Apr 4 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#wonderchat A3 As @DrMaryHoward said so wisely during #TheEdCollabGathering "Passion drives the deep thinking bus."

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@MrsHollyGerlach WONDERful idea! Please share on the #WonderGround! :) #WonderChat

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX A3 Not sure, but my past experience when introducing poetry to middle school Ss was less than enthusiastic. #WonderChat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@Kelsey_Harrell @Jonnai2 Last year I did a poetry & song project for #NationalPoetryMonth https://t.co/tGc0vsMmfR #poetrychat #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@Jonnai2 Can you also share w them my new global gallery https://t.co/etlKLChP9B? #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth https://t.co/3TIeC4twt2

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I can't wait Carol! @cvarsalona #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

MargaretGSimon Apr 4 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#Wonderchat A3 Passion drives the poetry love bus! Be passionate and your kids will follow.

jrubinATX Apr 4 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3- Sadly when it's not tested or when it's pushed aside by all the other demands on students. #WonderChat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@MentorTextCentr #SingThatPoem here - https://t.co/tGc0vsMmfR (Will reshare in a new form for 2016 soon...) Fun poetry game. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@MargaretGSimon Sounds like a FABULOUS idea! #WonderChat

_MichelleCooper Apr 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Poem In Your Pocket Day is April 21st! #wonderchat https://t.co/5BTqC11i0c

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT

We fall out of love with poetry the day we stop reading it; must continue to expose Ss to all genres #WonderChat https://t.co/hJTn7IzMhh

AffrilachiaX - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Q3. I meet a lot of adults who are afraid of #poetry. At what age do our students begin to fall out of love with poems? #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@rdgtchr13 Isn't amazing how we gravitate to new titles? #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing the link @amylvpoemfarm @Kelsey_Harrell. I will be sure to check it out. #WonderChat

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX #wonderchat I think by middle school is where interest wanes #sad #needaglitterjarnow

milesnawmiles Apr 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3 #WonderChat when we quit reading as read aloud and showing love for poetic language. This chat has renewed my love for teaching poetry.

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3 help spread the love of poetry (rdg,wtg) by widening the circle of choices. Find poetry (etc) that speaks to one's passions. #Wonderchat

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT

RT @MrsHollyGerlach It is! https://t.co/Tc23J8bn2E #WonderChat

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@cvarsalona @Jonnai2 THIS IS AMAZING! #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3: I wonder if students see too many pieces in "isolation." How many have chance to dive into verse-driven subject of interest? #WonderChat

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3: don't think they fall out of love w them- but never truly fall in love w them It's our job a Ts 2 show Ss how pwrful they r #WonderChat

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3 I think Poetry can be overwhelming to Ss especially struggling readers. It would be helpful to introduce as early as possible #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins Literally made us laugh out loud! Hehe! #WonderChat

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3 Keep poetry fun! We use poems throughout the year at all grade levels. Ss don't tire of it; it's just part of what we do. #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT

I will be happy to share your gallery resources @cvarsalona. #WonderChat

AMitchell828 Apr 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3 My third and fourth graders love checking out poetry books from the media center. #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@MrsHollyGerlach @Jonnai2 Next gallery is #SpringsSeeds-looking for interested Ts & #stuvoice. Invite will come out soon. #WonderChat

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm @Jonnai2 how cool! #WonderChat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT

She will also be at the WNY Book Expo next November...Yay! #WonderChat #LuckyUs https://t.co/9uP6mfz7tE

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins #wonderchat Nikki will be speaking at the Virginia Hamilton Conference on Friday!

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#wonderchat great point https://t.co/b0OoTEbNmi

MargaretGSimon Apr 4 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#wonderchat A3 As @DrMaryHoward said so wisely during #TheEdCollabGathering "Passion drives the deep thinking bus."

tiffbutton Apr 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A3:When Ss are limited to a certain poetry genre, they see it as learning about others rather than finding their own creativity #wonderchat

MargaretGSimon Apr 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine #Wonderchat Poetry should always be part of "what we do!"

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@MargaretGSimon So true! There are so many sessions we still need to check out from #TheEdCollabGathering! #WonderChat @DrMaryHoward

_MichelleCooper Apr 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT

For Poem in Your Pocket Day, I make giant pockets for the ELA teachers and fill with poetry. I hang them on their door! #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@Jonnai2 Thanks. Ts can use the poetry for mentor texts. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@Kelsey_Harrell Agree and as early as possible! #wonderchat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A3: As with all of reading we do with kids. . .choice. . .are we open to all of the possibilities afforded by poetry titles? #WonderChat

AffrilachiaX - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@cvarsalona @flynn_catherine U can find examples & music here https://t.co/ZQ77l9a4Gj #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Another WONDERful idea! Thanks for sharing! #NationalPoetryMonth #WonderChat @Kelsey_Harrell @Jonnai2

tiffbutton Apr 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A3: They fall OUT of love with it because we don't allow the time to really fall IN love with the essence of it #wonderchat #myopinion

RobynThiessen Apr 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins I think it is also challenging for ELL learners as they are struggling to grasp language and learn vocal. #wonderchat

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins that is what I'm currently working on in kinder! #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX @flynn_catherine Thanks, Frank. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm EXCITING! Can't wait! #WonderChat @MentorTextCentr

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A3: I'll tell you what usually dampens my appreciation for a poem--a bunch of questions at the bottom (not offered by the poet). #WonderChat

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@cvarsalona @Jonnai2 How exciting! Keep me posted! #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine @milesnawmiles Thanks, Catherine. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen I try to make a useful poetry home at my blog, The Poem Farm. I welcome you - https://t.co/AHn0rXTeFX #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q2 Wait till you see what Paul is doing with the WOD @AffrilachiaX @Wonderopolis! He is amazing! #WonderChat

rdgtchr13 Apr 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Late joiner-Lisa A3-fun this yr w 4th gr Ss reading Frost, Dickinson, Sandburg- more we read less we fear. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@MrsHollyGerlach Yes, so true! Make it a part of every day! #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A3 Great ideas from @pomelobooks @janetwongauthor @SylviaVardell Poetry Friday Anthologies inc. Celebration Anthology. #Wonderchat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@tiffbutton It's fun to build your literacy toolkit with resources. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

MrsPageTurner Apr 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A3: We focus on the poetry types and features; not the pure poetry; they don’t always develop the love. #WonderChat

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen Agree! I remember having challenges myself with poetry, can't imagine what our ELL learners are going through! #wonderchat

LoveTheLibrary1 Apr 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A3 when they start being told they have to analyze the poetry in certain way & Ss & T think there's only 1 right way to do that #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy Great advice! Finding things students are interested in reading about! #WonderChat

RobynThiessen Apr 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm thanks, I will check it out! #wonderchat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A3: This is the go-to idea. That poet had wonders in drafting the piece. Do we really want to echo in questions/answers back? #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis @amylvpoemfarm @JoEllenMcCarthy Thanks for sharing. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#Wonderchat Pocket Poem Cards: https://t.co/iFACjQTQaG TY @flynn_catherine @janetwongauthor. @MrsHollyGerlach

RockRollTeacher Apr 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX A3 Whenever it begins to be shared with less passion/enthusiasm. #WonderChat Ss response can be a reflection of presentation.

milesnawmiles Apr 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#WonderChat. Totally!!!! https://t.co/8pQmpL3yV3

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A3: I'll tell you what usually dampens my appreciation for a poem--a bunch of questions at the bottom (not offered by the poet). #WonderChat

brenkrupp Apr 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins A-men! Let's listen to the music & create our own meaning. #WonderChat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@Irene_Latham is continuing ARTSPEAK for her #NationalPoetryMonth project - poems & art! https://t.co/1EQYEl5FSU #poetrychat #WonderChat

AMitchell828 Apr 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A3 Our school is focusing on poetry to help with fluency. My daughter, in kinder memorizes a poem every week. She loves it. #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT

One T I knew would scoff at April Nat'l Poetry month because he thought poetry should be taught all year #WonderChat https://t.co/iRMevu6NKC

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3 Keep poetry fun! We use poems throughout the year at all grade levels. Ss don't tire of it; it's just part of what we do. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@Kelsey_Harrell Something to think about! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins That's a good point! #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A3: And, my friends, please make sure that your younger kiddos HEAR Shel in order to really LOVE Shel. Hearing changes pieces. #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@MargaretGSimon Your #students have wonderful #stuvoice & always are contributors 2 my galleries, Margaret thanks to you. #WonderChat

rdgtchr13 Apr 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A3- careful w poems, like writing mentor texts, not to wring the joy out by overdoing work w them. Soaking in beauty matters. #WonderChat

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@MrsPageTurner Analyzing every little piece of the poem instead of just enjoying it for what it is! #wonderchat

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I love this-Start by being in the poet's shoes and wonder what he was wondering! #WonderChat https://t.co/61U7NWWaiM

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A3: This is the go-to idea. That poet had wonders in drafting the piece. Do we really want to echo in questions/answers back? #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT

My niece Kacey wanted to play school. The lesson she taught was about poetry. #WonderChat https://t.co/pbkEUfrpRy

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine It's always important to keep learning fun! #WonderChat

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Oh my, @TannyMcG is here! I have heard so many wonderful things about you! My sister, just gave me 2 of your books to read. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Great idea! #WonderChat @Jonnai2

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A gift to her. She will have those poems with her on rainyheart days... #WonderChat https://t.co/BDbPJpA0KT

AMitchell828 Apr 4 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A3 Our school is focusing on poetry to help with fluency. My daughter, in kinder memorizes a poem every week. She loves it. #WonderChat

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Yes! Encourage kids to ask their own questions about the poems they read! #WonderChat https://t.co/WO1VErM2BX

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A3: I'll tell you what usually dampens my appreciation for a poem--a bunch of questions at the bottom (not offered by the poet). #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Awesome @cvarsalona @MrsHollyGerlach! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins So many possibilities with CHOICE! So powerful! #WonderChat

rowlak5 Apr 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins YES! Brown Girl Dreaming/The Crossover revealed much to Ss! "That's poetry?!" Then I'd see free verse in S writes #wonderchat

AMitchell828 Apr 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Rainy Day by 1st graders #wonderchat Loud, Noisy Thunder! Drop, Drop, Drop, Rain hits umbrella, Wet mud forms! Sun come out, Mud Dries Up

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX It's ashame that #poetry isn't valued 4 its depth of emotion,visual sensory experience,ability to convey meaning. #WonderChat

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Like you, your blog is a treasure, Amy! #WonderChat https://t.co/YGHo2USPFJ

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen I try to make a useful poetry home at my blog, The Poem Farm. I welcome you - https://t.co/AHn0rXTeFX #WonderChat

RockRollTeacher Apr 4 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX Ss sometimes don't even realize they love poetry through music, movies, and books. #WonderChat It appears in many mediums!

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX By creating online galleries, I'm trying to elevate voice through #digipoetry. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth A3

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@rdgtchr13 Glad you made it, Lisa! #WonderChat

AffrilachiaX - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Q4. Have you brought a teaching poet into your classroom? If so, how did the students respond? #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

MargaretGSimon Apr 4 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine I ask them to Wonder about the poem. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy Love #PoetryFriday! #WonderChat @pomelobooks @janetwongauthor @SylviaVardell

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 4 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A3 @AffrilachiaX for HS Ss, keep poetry about kissing: https://t.co/j4QndOhT7Y #wonderchat @Wonderopolis

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:44 PM EDT

.@rowlak5 The audio book--narrated by @JackieWoodson, herself, is as much a gift to readers as printed book. Together? Special. #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Yes! That makes me break out in a sweat! I worry about getting someone else's interpreation incorrect! #WonderChat https://t.co/PKRJ2oSCMl

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A3: I'll tell you what usually dampens my appreciation for a poem--a bunch of questions at the bottom (not offered by the poet). #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:44 PM EDT

LOL @PaulWHankins! I wondered LOL! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthyWONDERful resource! Thanks for sharing! #WonderChat @flynn_catherine @janetwongauthor @MrsHollyGerlach

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Gorgeous new #poetry! https://t.co/HOpP82Snea Must have free verse collections as mentors. #poetrychat #WonderChat https://t.co/TM6qbETduJ

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@RockRollTeacher @AffrilachiaX YES! After groans from my MS Ss re: poetry, I would tell them that if they like rap music... #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@MrsHollyGerlach Exposure is key- teacher's passion 4 poetry makes a difference. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

SparkyTeaching Apr 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT

What's it like to read with dyslexia? An experiment https://t.co/qt3CXmq9zY #edtechchat #LearnLAP #Wonderchat https://t.co/M6JIdtX4nQ

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 Great idea! #WonderChat

Citizensowls Apr 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Late joiner #WonderChat

MargaretGSimon Apr 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#wonderchat Jama has listed all Kitlit Poetry activities here. https://t.co/nA9BkPyJdU

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Kacey is obviously a very bright young woman! #WonderChat https://t.co/BxbOk7oWw5

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT

My niece Kacey wanted to play school. The lesson she taught was about poetry. #WonderChat https://t.co/pbkEUfrpRy

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@MentorTextCentr Should be taught all year, but it's fun to honor it in April! #NationalPoetryMonth #WonderChat

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@cvarsalona @MrsHollyGerlach So true! I hate that I push it aside because I'm overwhelmed w/the curriculum. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

RLSD333 Apr 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX A3 I feel like a lot of people don't understand the range of what poetry can be and are afraid of it. #WonderChat

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@MentorTextCentr We just ramp up our poetry love in April! #WonderChat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@LauraPSalas is doing a funny #NationalPoetryMonth project - a day-by-day story... https://t.co/GQbE1aAucM #poetrychat #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins Sometimes we just need to read for FUN! #WonderChat @MrsPageTurner

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4 Yes! Invite poets in via Skype or IRL. #AuthorsAreRockstars - huge impact having mentor authors to work w/learn from. #Wonderchat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT

She is @MentorTextCentr! I was definitely the student on Saturday! #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4: @AffrilachiaX I've entertained the notion of taking Kentucky poet, Ron Whitehead, up on his offer to come into #Room407. #WonderChat

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm I am going to order this ASAP! I love books and always looking for good poetry books @Kelsey_Harrell #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@paperiepam @MrsHollyGerlach It could be paired with any genre when dealing w themes. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@Jonnai2 Thanks for sharing! #WonderChat

AMitchell828 Apr 4 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#wonderchat I had to share the two poems. I was so proud of them today.

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Really cool! Thanks for sharing! #wonderchat https://t.co/iDofXPh4TR

MargaretGSimon Apr 4 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#wonderchat Jama has listed all Kitlit Poetry activities here. https://t.co/nA9BkPyJdU

MargaretGSimon Apr 4 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm @LauraPSalas She is letting us know that poetry can be gross and funny. #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins Yes, poetry should be an oral as well as written experience. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Kelsey_Harrell Apr 4 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@MrsHollyGerlach @amylvpoemfarm you read my mind!! Looks like a great book! #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4: As our AP course is non-fiction, our students will be reading Ted Kooser's POETRY HOME REPAIR MANUAL this marking period. #WonderChat

RLSD333 Apr 4 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX yes! I found a near poetry activity in my book Beyond Heroes and Holidays! #WonderChat

AMitchell828 Apr 4 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A4 That is a great idea. We will have to look into it. #WonderChat

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis @MrsPageTurner Exactly! Like the @geniushour guidebook! #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@Jonnai2 Wonderful #WonderChat

RobynThiessen Apr 4 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@MrsHollyGerlach @amylvpoemfarm @Kelsey_Harrell which book are you ordering? #wonderchat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Q3: It seems to me when those hormones rise, the poetry flows more from middle and high school students. #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Rainyheart days (beautiful) Amy. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A4 Skype visits are a great way to visit with poets. Last year, @LauraPSalas visited with our Ss. They were so inspired! #wonderchat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I want to teach poetry @milesnawmiles! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@MargaretGSimon Thanks for always inspiring your students to WONDER! #WonderChat @flynn_catherine

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen This title that @amylvpoemfarm suggested :) #WonderChat https://t.co/xjjHuxeDgz

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Gorgeous new #poetry! https://t.co/HOpP82Snea Must have free verse collections as mentors. #poetrychat #WonderChat https://t.co/TM6qbETduJ

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@TannyMcG I know I will!!!! #excited #inspired #wonderchat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine Ss need to wonder over a poem to let it sink in and find a home. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I hope all our friends know about @pomelobooks series (Poetry Friday). See also Lee Bennett Hopkins WHAT DAY IS IT? (classic). #WonderChat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@MentorTextCentr We need #poetry all year. April should feel like dessert! #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

MargaretGSimon Apr 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT

#Wonderchat A4: @amylvpoemfarm made my Ss a snowman. We live in South LA and do not see snow. A gift to Skype with her!

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@Kelsey_Harrell @MrsHollyGerlach @amylvpoemfarm I saw this, looks really good! #WonderChat

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:50 PM EDT

MT @TannyMcG Nice to meet you, Pam! Hope u enjoy reading the books. : ) https://t.co/B2vmOoXLaQ #wonderchat

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Oh my, @TannyMcG is here! I have heard so many wonderful things about you! My sister, just gave me 2 of your books to read. #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Hi @Citizensowls! #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 4 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A must-read, must-have #poetry pb: Archer's Daniel Finds a Poem. Celebrates the possibilities of what poetry is... #Wonderchat

RobynThiessen Apr 4 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@MrsHollyGerlach @amylvpoemfarmthanks so much, looks beautiful! #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Yes! Same with all literacy & all subjects! #WonderChat @MrsHollyGerlach

AMitchell828 Apr 4 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@cvarsalona @flynn_catherine Love this. So often they just read it and put it aside. They need to dig deeper and feel it. #wonderchat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine @amylvpoemfarm Totally agree with you Catherine. Amy, your blog is so S-friendly. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@Citizensowls Welcome! THRILLED you could join us! Better late than never! :) #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Hi @jrubinATX! #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I read a Shel in my library class the other day-It is such fun poetry!-the humor really brings kids in! #WonderChat https://t.co/8pss21hYb3

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A3: And, my friends, please make sure that your younger kiddos HEAR Shel in order to really LOVE Shel. Hearing changes pieces. #WonderChat

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine @LauraPSalas Skype visits are great! Allows students to learn from others, great way to connect! #wonderchat

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I agree-wondering on a poem and letting it sink in is important #wonderchat https://t.co/fxp867zbFL

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine Ss need to wonder over a poem to let it sink in and find a home. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@MargaretGSimon @amylvpoemfarm That is SnOw cool! #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Wonderers: Did you know that the manufacture of "blood product" is called "hematoPOIESIS?" Poetry. . .in the blood. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine Yes! Well said! #WonderChat @MentorTextCentr

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Thanks Carol! @cvarsalona #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX We have had many invited in over my years in teaching. I'll never forget Doug Florian mesmerizing the children. #WonderChat

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:52 PM EDT

I am reading this now & learning so much. Kooser is so wise! #WonderChat https://t.co/Sdol1d1c6E

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4: As our AP course is non-fiction, our students will be reading Ted Kooser's POETRY HOME REPAIR MANUAL this marking period. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy Technology and social media have really opened the door of opportunities for inviting poets in! #WonderChat

AffrilachiaX - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q5: What are your thoughts on recitation & its absence in the classroom? Did it cut a leg off the poetry table? #WonderChat #poetry

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins You should do it! #WonderChat @AffrilachiaX

B_Castelluccio Apr 4 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Just joining in for 1st time. Beginning a poetry unit in three weeks with 4th graders. So many great ideas! #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX When I brought @kwamealexander 2 Long Island manyyrsago, JHS Ss followed him like a demi god. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Citizensowls Apr 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Forgot to tag #wonderchat... long day! https://t.co/xRWXivXhyZ

Citizensowls Apr 4 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A4: I haven't invited 1 yet, but my Ss want 2 after being inspired by Love That Dog. I want 2 use Skype since we already #mysteryskype

LoveTheLibrary1 Apr 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Sorry but what is Q4? #wonderchat

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Douglas Florian is an all-time favorite! #WonderChat https://t.co/tQ8jgNRd3U

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX We have had many invited in over my years in teaching. I'll never forget Doug Florian mesmerizing the children. #WonderChat

WymansWonders Apr 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A4 Am blessed w/ a teaching assist. who writes poetry! She is self pub. and our Ss are amazed! Talks to them re: hr process. #WonderChat

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@AmyJoRudd I just learned a strategy of Ss answering I see, I think, I wonder this would be great with poems #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@cvarsalonaCouldn't agree more! #WonderChat @amylvpoemfarm

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q4: I must have a poet come to the school! Thanks for the idea Frank @AffrilachiaX ! #WonderChat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Thank you, Carol! I love our Poetry Friday crowd! All welcome! #WonderChat! See the sidebar or The Poem Farm or any PF blog!

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis @JoEllenMcCarthyWONDE @flynn_catherine @janetwongauthor @MrsHollyGerlach JoEllen has lots of titles to share. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine How fun! What a GREAT opportunity! #WonderChat @LauraPSalas

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:54 PM EDT

.@Wonderopolis @AffrilachiaX I think Ron Whitehead is a very thoughtful, tender-hearted poet. Just a beautiful spirit. #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 4 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Here's the #poetrylove Padlet created w/ @amylvpoemfarm @janetwongauthor @AlanKatzBooks @KDoele https://t.co/GUsfOs6SLV #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Absolutely! #WonderChat @flynn_catherine

Jenna4nel Apr 4 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Q5 Truth be told the poems I learned to recite in high school are with me to this day. I think my teachers knew I'd need them. #wonderchat

rdgtchr13 Apr 4 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5-think there is a place for recitation, not constant, but Ss love & take pride in learning and sharing #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

B_Castelluccio Apr 4 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@Citizensowls I also want to use Skype and integrate poetry authors! #WonderChat

MrsWymansClass Apr 4 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins @AmyJoRudd See, think and wonder is WONDER-ful for so many things! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Well said! #NationalPoetryMonth #WonderChat

SylviaVardell Apr 4 @ 8:55 PM EDT

April may be National Poetry Month, but there are many other things to celebrate and explore too! #wonderchat https://t.co/0brvteuS3W

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:55 PM EDT

.@AffrilachiaX It certainly decreased the number of voices in the chorus. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@MargaretGSimon That's AWESOME! How special! #WonderChat @amylvpoemfarm

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5 I think it has a place! I like offering a choice - don't want to make it a neg. exp., but want to open the opportunity! #WonderChat

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins #wonderchat Thanks for sharing your idea! I will try it out with some kiddos tomorrow

rowlak5 Apr 4 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@cvarsalona @AffrilachiaX @kwamealexander Tbh- I probably would too :-) #wonderchat #NationalPoetryMonth

RobynThiessen Apr 4 @ 8:55 PM EDT

thanks for the great chat folks, learned a lot! #wonderchat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Doraine is doing a cool #NationalPoetryMonth project on mentor poems, focused on the creek! #poetrychat #WonderChat https://t.co/jHfWOITJ3t

RockRollTeacher Apr 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@AffrilachiaX A5 Recitation is great for my Ss. Helps with the appreciation/enjoyment of the poem, and comprehension/fluency. #WonderChat

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Jama Rattigan introduced that title recently & I fell in love with the words/illustrations. #WonderChat #NationalPoetryMonth

Citizensowls Apr 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@B_Castelluccio We should share what poets we find that are wiling to Skype free. #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A4.#WonderChat My experience as librarian, Ss love books written in free verse: Crossover, Inside Out/Back Again, Brown Girl, Out of Dust

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins Have you seen Leslie Bullion's Gross Anatomy? All poems about body parts with a Shakespearian twist. #WonderChat

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5 Reciting poems is such an amazing way to work on fluency and stamina for our youngest readers and authors! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@MentorTextCentr Check out Wonder #1435: Where Does the Sidewalk End? https://t.co/k2oHk2zy3j #WonderChat

MargaretGSimon Apr 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@MentorTextCentr Great titles to share. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 Yes, yes, yes! #WonderChat @cvarsalona @flynn_catherine

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Thanks to EVERYONE who joined us for tonight's #WonderChat! A special THANKS to @AffrilachiaX for being our special guest host!

PaulWHankins Apr 4 @ 8:57 PM EDT

.@shanekoyczan's "To This Day" really opened possibilities for poetry sharing. Did you know there is a picture book version too? #WonderChat

brenkrupp Apr 4 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A5 My 3rd graders are reciting lines and parts of poems they find meaningful. They usually write the poem in their notebooks . #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@paperiepam Great play on words! Perfect for this #Poetrylove #WonderChat! @MargaretGSimon @amylvpoemfarm

B_Castelluccio Apr 4 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@MentorTextCentr Love the book Out of Dust #WonderChat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Please help yourself to @padlet made by @JoEllenMcCarthy for our Sat. @TheEdCollab session #WonderChat #poetrychat https://t.co/lip2NHkBv5

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Great resource! Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to look at this more! #wonderchat https://t.co/6ebk1ZVFdc

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Doraine is doing a cool #NationalPoetryMonth project on mentor poems, focused on the creek! #poetrychat #WonderChat https://t.co/jHfWOITJ3t

flynn_catherine Apr 4 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Absolutely! Also helps develop vocab and concepts. #WonderChat https://t.co/vNLtMSm5Ai

MrsHollyGerlach Apr 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5 Reciting poems is such an amazing way to work on fluency and stamina for our youngest readers and authors! #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Apr 4 @ 8:57 PM EDT

I'm inspired @Wonderopolis! Thank you! #WonderChat

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@RockRollTeacher @AffrilachiaX #wonderchat we used to do poetry attacks @MannionMegan and the principal joined us! Perform with purpose

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@MrsHollyGerlach Agree! #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@B_Castelluccio Welcome, Bridget! You picked a perfect time to join! #WonderChat

SparkyTeaching Apr 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Creativity ✔ Character ✔ What counts ✔ https://t.co/hDZ23sVjRW #CelebrateMonday #LearnLAP #cdnedchat #Wonderchat https://t.co/To5PW26ywJ

MrsPageTurner Apr 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thanks #WonderChat for helping spark my start to Poetry Month! Great resources!

cvarsalona Apr 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Can you join @PaulWHankins @janetwongauthor & me at #NYEDChat for our poetry celebration? #WonderChat https://t.co/Gno0fi50Z8

AMitchell828 Apr 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A5 We need to not forget that most songs are poems set to music, this could make a huge impact on the engagement of our Ss. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@Citizensowls We totally understand! No worries! #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Apr 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT

It will be on my "Wonderboard' tomorrow, for sure! Thanks! #WonderChat https://t.co/EdL3bDbx12

Wonderopolis - Moderator Apr 4 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@MentorTextCentr Check out Wonder #1435: Where Does the Sidewalk End? https://t.co/k2oHk2zy3j #WonderChat

AmyJoRudd Apr 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis @AffrilachiaX Thank you and can't believe how fast the hour went #wonderchat

kimmykcollins Apr 4 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@brenkrupp Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing! I like the idea of poems that are meaningful to them accountability and buy in #wonderchat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 4 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Visit Poetry for Children - @SylviaVardell 's place. She knows & shares everything #poetrychat #WonderChat https://t.co/ISGktPuZ9g #kind

rowlak5 Apr 4 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A5 We do a poetry gathering. K-4 Ss explore, pick, recite, and then reflect as a whole learning community. Valuable in many ways #WonderChat

Citizensowls Apr 4 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Highly impact to most of our Ss today. #WonderChat https://t.co/GkCMlEglG3

AMitchell828 Apr 4 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A5 We need to not forget that most songs are poems set to music, this could make a huge impact on the engagement of our Ss. #wonderchat

paperiepam Apr 4 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thank you @AffrilachiaX. I would love to hear your thoughts on all of tonight's Qs, too! Thanks to all of you for your passion. #wonderchat