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happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:00 PM EST

Come out, come out, wherever you are! Time for #kinderchat! Say hello, where you are, & if it's a holiday Monday for you - what holiday?

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 20 @ 9:00 PM EST

Brett, Lamar, mo., aspiring K teacher #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 20 @ 9:01 PM EST

Evening!! #Kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:02 PM EST

Whoops, that Q5 tweet went out too early! Welcome friends! #Kinderchat

mr_swingle Feb 20 @ 9:02 PM EST

Will, MN, Happy #PresidentsDay everyone! #Kinderchat

AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:02 PM EST

@happycampergirl Hello! I'm in Fairfield,OH! No holiday Monday for me...we gave it up for the day before Thanksgiving #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:02 PM EST

Amy here, moderating from Alberta, in the Canada, where it is Family Day holiday today. #Kinderchat

St006C Feb 20 @ 9:03 PM EST

Courtney K T #kinderchat President's Day and mid winter break ALL WEEK!

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:03 PM EST

Tks to @mr_swingle for inspiring tonight's topic! #Kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:03 PM EST

@St006C We were off all of last week - such a treat! #Kinderchat

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beyondplaydough Feb 20 @ 9:04 PM EST

@happycampergirl Hello! Love tonight's topic! #kinderchat

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mrsmelva Feb 20 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hello everyone, it's been a long time! Melva, grade 3 in La Loche SK, family day today, & winter break all week #kinderchat

pearse_margie Feb 20 @ 9:05 PM EST

#Kinderchat Hi! Margie from PA Math coach Stopping in for a bit before bedtime!

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:05 PM EST

Tonight we are talking materials management for "school supplies" - pencils, scissors, crayons, etc. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:05 PM EST

Long time no see, friend! So glad to have you. I love when we get into nitty gritty nuts & bolts! #kinderchat

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beyondplaydough Feb 20 @ 9:06 PM EST

happy to join in! So glad to join in too #kinderchat

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c_naparalla Feb 20 @ 9:08 PM EST

Hey! Carrie from WI excited to discuss the basics! #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:08 PM EST

Hi @happycampergirl and #kinderchat Faige from Los Angeles seeing rain damage in my house so might be in & out as my son speaks to ppl

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happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:08 PM EST

Yay! Hope you enjoyed your break as much as I did mine - travelled to god-daughter's wedding in Cali! #kinderchat

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growingbbb Feb 20 @ 9:08 PM EST

Get your free printable alphabet chart! #kinderchat #prek https://t.co/olGkXrRPWn via @growingbbb

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KC_SEASportsFan Feb 20 @ 9:09 PM EST

@dubioseducator Hello! #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:09 PM EST

OMG, the rain in CA is UN.BELIEVABLE. My trip last week = detours, closed roads, floods, mudslides... #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:10 PM EST

Q1: Who provides your classroom supplies? School/district? Parents? Teachers? #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:10 PM EST

Hi #kinderchat ! Michelle here from BC, Canada...wrist is hurting today so I will mostly be lurking.

mrsmelva Feb 20 @ 9:10 PM EST

oh dear, I hope it's not too much damage, although any damage is too much, so hope it's something you can solve #Kinderchat

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missedwards92 Feb 20 @ 9:11 PM EST

Hello everyone! Kristen from Ohio, 3rd grade, overall Early Childhood. I'm excited to join tonight! #Kinderchat

c_naparalla Feb 20 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: Parents #kinderchat

St006C Feb 20 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1) Ps supply glue/pencils/crayons,clorox wipes, Sch-construction paper, scissors, glitter, pastels, paint....#Kinderchat

mrsmelva Feb 20 @ 9:12 PM EST

hi Michelle, boo to the sore wrist, hope it feels better soon #Kinderchat

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MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1 Most supplies are provided by the school. Parents supply crayons, pencils, erasers, glue, duotangs and scissors. #kinderchat

mr_swingle Feb 20 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: Parents provide materials based on a listed provided by Ts. There is also an option to purchase through the school. #Kinderchat

St006C Feb 20 @ 9:12 PM EST

what is a duotang? #Kinderchat

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MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:12 PM EST

Hi Melva! Report card writing/typing aggravated my injury. Hope you are well! #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: Our school provides everything except backpacks & lunch bags. #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:13 PM EST

it has been crazy here and I don't even live in any danger zones #Kinderchat

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petitemeg Feb 20 @ 9:13 PM EST

Hello! Megan from OR here. Home late from a meeting so actually get to jump in for a bit before dinner is ready. #kinderchat

missedwards92 Feb 20 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1: Teachers and district/ union provides a certain amount of money each year for teachers to use & then turn in receipts. #kinderchat

dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:13 PM EST

Roof leaks and now a wall is all wet and someone needs to see where it's coming from #Kinderchat

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AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1: Our parents are responsible for supplies but we get donations for those who can't afford everything needed #kinderchat

MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:14 PM EST

Folder with metal table to hold paper. #kinderchat

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St006C Feb 20 @ 9:14 PM EST

we have a family laison position that helps with this need. #Kinderchat

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mrsmelva Feb 20 @ 9:14 PM EST

A1 same at our school, although golf pencils are provided by school for kindergarten & all supplies for pre k #kinderchat

MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1 Most supplies are provided by the school. Parents supply crayons, pencils, erasers, glue, duotangs and scissors. #kinderchat

St006C Feb 20 @ 9:14 PM EST

OH! I didnot know those had a name! :) #Kinderchat

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dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:15 PM EST

Hi Melva, thanks. Had roof fixed and then re fixed now water in a wall so will have someone check it out #Kinderchat

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petitemeg Feb 20 @ 9:15 PM EST

A1: We are transitioning to our district supplying most things. Right now parents do unless $ is an issue. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:15 PM EST

Private school. Supplies are one small piece of what parents are paying for! #kinderchat

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AssignmentHelpN Feb 20 @ 9:15 PM EST

#coascd #eduality #EdVoice #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat A Quick Guide on How to Write a Book Review https://t.co/3BnLyV1BCF

mattBgomez - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:15 PM EST

Hello to The #kinderchat

MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:15 PM EST

Yes...but your parents pay for the supplies with their school fees. #kinderchat

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AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:16 PM EST

That would be very helpful! Do you find that a lot of families are welcoming of this and use it? #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:16 PM EST

Yay! Learning never stops, does it? :-) #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:16 PM EST

@mattBgomez MISTER GOMEZ IS HERE! IT IS A GREAT NIGHT ON THE #Kinderchat

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MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:16 PM EST

Oh Faige, that is terrible! #kinderchat

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PaulEnderle Feb 20 @ 9:17 PM EST

Kindness: A Lesson Plan https://t.co/LdIJirDtPB #D123 #edchat #swchat #PBIS #elemchat #cpchat #mschat #ltchat #ptchat #ntchat #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:17 PM EST

@MauiMickey Yes, exactly. But they do not have to shop for/order/deliver/deal with any supplies! #Kinderchat

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MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:17 PM EST

Hola Matt! #kinderchat

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mrsmelva Feb 20 @ 9:17 PM EST

bring on the glitter, lol #Kinderchat

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dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:18 PM EST

I know an unexpected headache #Kinderchat

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mattBgomez - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:18 PM EST

@happycampergirl word! #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:19 PM EST

School supplies stuff like that for ECE & kinders Not sure about other grades. Backpack & lunch parents in charge #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q2: What is your current system for supplies - do students each have their own pencil box/case? Table caddies? Class buckets? #kinderchat

dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:20 PM EST

Hi Matt, nice to see you here. #kinderchat

St006C Feb 20 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2) They become community supplies!! #Kinderchat

MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2 Table caddies with pencils, erasers, crayons and glue. Central storage for scissors on shelf. #kinderchat

mr_swingle Feb 20 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: My students have a "tool box" that we add to as we learn about different learning tools (pencil, glue, highlighter, etc) #Kinderchat

mattBgomez - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: All supplies are class supplies. We are a community. I couldn't handle managing individual supplies #kinderchat

AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: Each student has own pencil case and we keep extra supplies in their lockers #kinderchat

St006C Feb 20 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2b) Table caddies w/ pencils & crayons, art tubs w/ glue & scissors. #Kinderchat

missedwards92 Feb 20 @ 9:22 PM EST

As a Title Teacher, I have supplies in my room for the students to use but each student keeps own supplies in desk in classroom. #kinderchat

mrsmelva Feb 20 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3 in k shared all, in 3 individual flat margarine tubs for markers, crayons, scissors, shared glue sticks, pencils, erasers #kinderchat

pearse_margie Feb 20 @ 9:22 PM EST

#kinderchat A2 All my T'ers do it a little differently. Some do table caddies, some personal pencil cases. It can be tough regardless

AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:22 PM EST

That's a really good idea! Those first couple weeks are tough learning about the rules with the supplies #kinderchat

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St006C Feb 20 @ 9:23 PM EST

Me neither, esp b/c we have tables and not desks. #Kinderchat

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c_naparalla Feb 20 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2: our supplies are all community supplies #kinderchat

MrsPriceBuice Feb 20 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2: My Ss have their own pencil/crayon box, but scissors and glue are stored separately in table baskets. #kinderchat

MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:23 PM EST

This! #kinderchat

mattBgomez - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: All supplies are class supplies. We are a community. I couldn't handle managing individual supplies #kinderchat

dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:24 PM EST

Each student own pencil case: pencil glue stick scissors markers crayons #kinderchat other stuff Ts supply when needed

MrsStills Feb 20 @ 9:24 PM EST

#Kinderchat Chelsea from SD jumping in!

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 20 @ 9:25 PM EST

When I were in school... We had to buy our own supplies and each person had their own. #kinderchat

mattBgomez - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:25 PM EST

A2: I would worry most that individual supplies would lead to haves and have nots. Meaning those with $$ would have best #kinderchat

AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:25 PM EST

How do your kinders do sharing supplies? Do they ever try to say certain things are 'theirs'? #kinderchat

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MrsStills Feb 20 @ 9:25 PM EST

#Kinderchat A2 students have their own art box with supplies. Pencils are shared

KeeneeLou Feb 20 @ 9:26 PM EST

Just got here! Sorry for being late. I'll go the office for my tardy slip #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:26 PM EST

All our supplies are communal. Some Ts have table caddies for convenience, but it's not "the red table is out of pencils" #Kinderchat

mrsmelva Feb 20 @ 9:27 PM EST

A2 duotang in magazine files according to topic, journal, reading power & wordwork duotangs in indiv reading baskets (mag files) #kinderchat

AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:27 PM EST

We try to be as specific as we can be with supplies and we don't have a lot of comparing between kiddos #kinderchat

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cybraryman1 Feb 20 @ 9:27 PM EST

My Free or Inexpensive Supplies & Equipment page https://t.co/OW6LtiW959 #kinderchat

mattBgomez - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:25 PM EST

A2: I would worry most that individual supplies would lead to haves and have nots. Meaning those with $$ would have best #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:27 PM EST

Having our school buy all supplies eliminates comparison - everyone has SAME crayons, etc. #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Feb 20 @ 9:28 PM EST

We do the same and get a better deal from suppliers with the bulk orders~ #kinderchat

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St006C Feb 20 @ 9:28 PM EST

We ask for brand specific for this reason. #Kinderchat

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KC_SEASportsFan Feb 20 @ 9:28 PM EST

@happycampergirl Great topic tonight!! Something that I didn't really think about #kinderchat

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mr_swingle Feb 20 @ 9:28 PM EST

Same here and I have plenty of extras that I can provide those that are missing supplies.#Kinderchat

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MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:29 PM EST

This is what my school does. I love it! Having the same brand/quality of supplies matters to this teacher. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:27 PM EST

Having our school buy all supplies eliminates comparison - everyone has SAME crayons, etc. #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:29 PM EST

Even w/pencil cases kinders have access 2supplies they need. it's not that's mine but more of easy access #Kinderchat

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mr_swingle Feb 20 @ 9:29 PM EST

I wish we would move to this! #Kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Feb 20 @ 9:29 PM EST

Yes, please get Laurentian pencil crayons. #kinderchat

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mrsmelva Feb 20 @ 9:29 PM EST

definite concern, here parents get upset about shared supplies when they bought fancy for their child #kinderchat

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St006C Feb 20 @ 9:29 PM EST

Crayola all the way! #kinderchat Dixon Ticonderoga pencils too!

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happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:30 PM EST

Q3: What do you love/hate about your current system? Will you repeat or change next yr? Why? #kinderchat

MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:30 PM EST

Exactly. And no problem with 8 vs 64 crayons. #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:30 PM EST

It's fun to get into the nitty gritty with everyone! #kinderchat Tks to @mr_swingle for requesting this one!

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St006C Feb 20 @ 9:31 PM EST

A3) Love communal supplies, dislike grade level supply list. Other Ts use things I don't need but get. #Kinderchat

MrsStills Feb 20 @ 9:31 PM EST

#Kinderchat what happens when there aren't enough red crayons in the community bucket? I've done both but I prefer SS to have their own

MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:31 PM EST

A3 Love our system. School bulk orders, parents pay for supplies. We've done it this way for years. Works great! #kinderchat

mattBgomez - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:32 PM EST

When THAT Kid has a 12 count crayon box and Thomas shows up with 64 count with sharpener lives are ruined #Kinderchat #trustmeIknow

MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:32 PM EST

#kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 20 @ 9:31 PM EST

In fifth grade we had to have a TI-15 calculator ... but every place that sold calculators around here didn't have them
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dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:32 PM EST

school buys supplies, distributed 2kids & never been issue of whose is better Backpack/lunch boxes not in r control #Kinderchat

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AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:32 PM EST

A3: I like that students can pick out what they want and have fun picking out their supplies! #kinderchat

MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:32 PM EST

That is awkward! Teachers should be asking for things that are easily found in the stores. #kinderchat

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MrsHimbury_K Feb 20 @ 9:32 PM EST

Jessica joining late- A3 Use community sup. Love that every S has same supplies. Wonder where all the Expos are disappearing to?#kinderchat

mrsmelva Feb 20 @ 9:32 PM EST

We ask for specific brands but not all parents comply, most teachers have a stash of good stuff, I secretly stock tubs in need #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Feb 20 @ 9:32 PM EST

Community Crayons in one basket per table -share and cooperate and I have done it this way for over 25 years. #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:33 PM EST

Exactly! #kinderchat

mattBgomez - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:32 PM EST

When THAT Kid has a 12 count crayon box and Thomas shows up with 64 count with sharpener lives are ruined #Kinderchat #trustmeIknow

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 20 @ 9:33 PM EST

@MauiMickey So with the school providing the stuff ensures that Ss have everything they need for class #KinderChat

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KC_SEASportsFan Feb 20 @ 9:31 PM EST

In fifth grade we had to have a TI-15 calculator ... but every place that sold calculators around here didn't have them
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pearse_margie Feb 20 @ 9:33 PM EST

#Kinderchat Must sleep, but so grateful to learn from you all.

missedwards92 Feb 20 @ 9:33 PM EST

A3: Communal-tend to disappear lol! but teaches sharing values. would be nice to have individual as long as $ isn't an issue. #kinderchat

AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:33 PM EST

This has happened and I send the supplies back and ask for the correct number of crayons #kinderchat

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mr_swingle Feb 20 @ 9:33 PM EST

This is unfortunately true. At this point our classroom community building becomes more important than ever. #Kinderchat

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MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:34 PM EST

Exactly! We bulk order the brand/quality we want. It works well. Parents don't shop, we get the bulk discount. #kinderchat

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mr_swingle Feb 20 @ 9:34 PM EST

I feel individual teaches sharing too. "You lost your red! Here use mine!" #Kinderchat

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mrsmelva Feb 20 @ 9:34 PM EST

we tried this but had issues with parents not paying & newer superintendents didn't like it #Kinderchat

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St006C Feb 20 @ 9:35 PM EST

I take all supplies before school starts. Toss packages. #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:35 PM EST

Our pencils, erasers, scissors, glue sticks are in table caddies. Coloured pencils in central baskets by colour. #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:35 PM EST

Giving kids supplies in beginning works nicely. Everyone starts in the same playing field. When lost or broken we resupply #kinderchat

AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:35 PM EST

My kids do an awesome job of sharing their crayons! #kinderchat

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mr_swingle Feb 20 @ 9:36 PM EST

I have done it this way but had trouble with materials disappearing too quickly. #Kinderchat

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MrsStills Feb 20 @ 9:36 PM EST

I did that when I didn't have table storage but now I have tables with individual storage for each student. #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Feb 20 @ 9:37 PM EST

I did it when I had to push desks together. Didn't use the individual storage parts! #rebel #kinderchat

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mattBgomez - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:37 PM EST

I'm all about individuality but the supplies are the tools we use for creating. Think everyone should have access to same tools #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:37 PM EST

FYI - grouping coloured pencils by colour in one place is BEST THING EVER. No more table complaining "we have no red...." #kinderchat

St006C Feb 20 @ 9:37 PM EST

I'm stingy. I restock once at winter break and once at spring break. #kinderchat

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KC_SEASportsFan Feb 20 @ 9:37 PM EST

We had to end up getting a TI-30 -- which was basically the same thing just with extra features. #KinderChat

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mr_swingle Feb 20 @ 9:38 PM EST

A3 I like my current system because my students can choose to work anywhere in the classroom this way. #Kinderchat

MrsStills Feb 20 @ 9:38 PM EST

#Kinderchat a3 families buy supplies from district list that teachers create. It works but each teacher has their own request

mattBgomez - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:38 PM EST

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AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:38 PM EST

That's a great idea! #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:38 PM EST

Materials not in pencil box & special art materials & supplies put in caddies on tables for kinders to use. #kinderchat

MrsHimbury_K Feb 20 @ 9:39 PM EST

I agree! Ss shouldn't feel left out over something they have no control over-Ps budget. #Kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Feb 20 @ 9:39 PM EST

I did it when I had individual desks pushed together. Didn't use the ind. storage parts! #rebel #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:40 PM EST

Q4: What (if anything) do you do to manage lost/broken supplies? What happens when a child/group has no pencils/scissors? #kinderchat

missedwards92 Feb 20 @ 9:40 PM EST

that is a good point, sometimes sharing our own things can teach us more about being less selfish too. Thanks! #kinderchat

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mrsmelva Feb 20 @ 9:40 PM EST

my kids can grab their tub & a clipboard & work anywhere so individual does have some advantages #kinderchat

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ryflinn Feb 20 @ 9:40 PM EST

We are still working on putting caps back on markers and it's Feb #Kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 20 @ 9:40 PM EST

When I were in K -- we had individual desks with a pretty good size cubbyhole for ours!! #Kinderchat

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mr_swingle Feb 20 @ 9:41 PM EST

That's what I like about it. #Kinderchat

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MrsPriceBuice Feb 20 @ 9:41 PM EST

A3: Parents buy from a grade level made list. We get different sizes/brands. Would like to try having parents pay school to buy #kinderchat

MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:41 PM EST

A4 We all get fresh crayons after Spring Break. I've never run out of other supplies. We manage with what we have. #kinderchat

MrsHimbury_K Feb 20 @ 9:41 PM EST

A4 I have a lost & found bucket-any found supplies go there. Ss know to check there 1st when something is MIA #kinderchat

AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:42 PM EST

A4: I keep lost supplies for a few days and then move them to a communal area for Ss. I have extra supplies when Ss run out #kinderchat

ryflinn Feb 20 @ 9:42 PM EST

I'm moving away from glue bottles. Just glue sticks for this guy. Can't believe I am even discussing this #SMH #Kinderchat

St006C Feb 20 @ 9:42 PM EST

A4) I make them share. Then I replace if they've made a good effort to find. #Kinderchat

MrsHimbury_K Feb 20 @ 9:42 PM EST

A4 part2 I also have buckets of supplies that often need replenished out like glue sticks #kinderchat

mr_swingle Feb 20 @ 9:42 PM EST

A4 We have a lost and found bin as well as dull and sharp pencil baskets. My Ss also have a extra materials box for consumables #Kinderchat

mattBgomez - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:43 PM EST

My favorite day is breaking out the new crayons. I am literally a super hero at that moment #Kinderchat #NEWCRAYONSARETHEBEST

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:43 PM EST

It srsly is a huge sanity saver - easy to put away stray coloured pencils, no need to figure out which caddy! #kinderchat

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AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:43 PM EST

We change supplies out every 9 wks and then put extra supplies aside for when Ss lose supplies #kinderchat

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ElisaBurke11 Feb 20 @ 9:43 PM EST

Supply list notes supplies are shared. Use class budget for extra class pack. All kids always have colors. #Kinderchat

ryflinn Feb 20 @ 9:44 PM EST

I want to know which kid is eating all the brown crayons. Please quit eating the Brown. Eat the white. We don't use them #Kinderchat

AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:44 PM EST

Glue sticks all the way! #kinderchat

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missedwards92 Feb 20 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4: In reg. classroom (push-in), I encourage Ss to ask another Ss to borrow. In my room, I try to keep extras! #kinderchat

mattBgomez - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:44 PM EST

did you say glue? Im forever sold on Glue Pots. Life changing discovery https://t.co/ztca5Jeqfx #Kinderchat #gluechat

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dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4 A lost and found tub that they can go to for missing items. So a missing crayon may or may not be found. But stuff available #Kinderchat

MauiMickey Feb 20 @ 9:44 PM EST

You must have a huge stash of supplies! #kinderchat

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mrsmelva Feb 20 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4 EA keeps pencils sharpened, fulll basket daily, troubles with erasers, had to use desperate measures to stop destruction #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:45 PM EST

TRUE STORY. CHANGED MY LIFE, TOO. #Kinderchat

mattBgomez - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:44 PM EST

did you say glue? Im forever sold on Glue Pots. Life changing discovery https://t.co/ztca5Jeqfx #Kinderchat #gluechat
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MrsPriceBuice Feb 20 @ 9:45 PM EST

I #ed EXPO markers and assigned them to Ss. Once it was dry or lid lost they got a pencil (for a while) It has helped a ton! #kinderchat

AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:45 PM EST

I do! It's nice though for the kiddos that don't have all the supplies needed #kinderchat

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AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:46 PM EST

I do! It's nice to have extras for the kiddos that don't have all the supplies needed #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:46 PM EST

If one table is out of something, I just get more. Except scissors. Scissors, we HUNT for. #Kinderchat

St006C Feb 20 @ 9:47 PM EST

I used sharedbsupplies as a community building opportunity. Have 2 share &care #Kinderchat

AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:47 PM EST

That sounds like a good idea! My kids go through glue sticks like crazy! #kinderchat

In reply to @St006C, @ryflinn

beyondplaydough Feb 20 @ 9:47 PM EST

I wonder if A4 is also an opportunity to engage in some cognitive brainstorming - We had X We have Y now what? #Kinderchat

ryflinn Feb 20 @ 9:48 PM EST

I also want to know who steals my dice during the night. Dice have been lost for days! #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:48 PM EST

"Just give the kid a pencil" somewhat of catchphrase w/me: https://t.co/PdE7OUBNdK. Missing supplies shouldn't impede learning #kinderchat

MrsPriceBuice Feb 20 @ 9:48 PM EST

Ha! No kidding!! #kinderchat

MrsStills Feb 20 @ 9:48 PM EST

#kinderchat A4 broken\sharpen pencil cups lost and found supply bucket. I have small cups w/extra marker and glue stick lids #Kinderchat

ElisaBurke11 Feb 20 @ 9:48 PM EST

We have extra mini buckets on back counter to take / use. Love flexible seating and sharing. #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:49 PM EST

LOL Scissors are the only supply that the kids return at the end of the year. It's ours/mine #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:46 PM EST

If one table is out of something, I just get more. Except scissors. Scissors, we HUNT for. #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:49 PM EST

My other best tip: when a glue stick runs out, KEEP THE LID. Then you have extra lids. #Kinderchat

MmeKathleen - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:49 PM EST

News flash. It is Monday. It is 7:49 MTN. It is #Kinderchat. Hi everyone! 😜

KeeneeLou Feb 20 @ 9:49 PM EST

Yes. We call the lids the "hats" of the glue sticks. No one goes in the basked w/out a hat! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:49 PM EST

@MmeKathleen IT IS A GREAT NIGHT! MME KATHLEEN AND MISTER GOMEZ ARE BOTH HERE! #Kinderchat

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beyondplaydough Feb 20 @ 9:49 PM EST

okay. That's just genius. #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

mr_swingle Feb 20 @ 9:50 PM EST

YES! My lost and found has an entire bag of glue caps. #Kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:50 PM EST

@beyondplaydough Right? I am not one to blow my own horn, but am VERY PROUD of my glue stick cap solution. #Kinderchat

In reply to @beyondplaydough, @beyondplaydough

MmeKathleen - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:50 PM EST

Honestly, i NEVER remember it's Monday anymore! I'm the worst. #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 20 @ 9:51 PM EST

Awesome idea!! #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:49 PM EST

My other best tip: when a glue stick runs out, KEEP THE LID. Then you have extra lids. #Kinderchat

ryflinn Feb 20 @ 9:51 PM EST

I line the kids up and ask one by one, where did the dice go? It really should be title if children's book? #Kinderchat

MmeKathleen - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:51 PM EST

Yo yo yoooooo! #kinderchat

In reply to @mattBgomez

MrsStills Feb 20 @ 9:52 PM EST

I also keep marker caps life saver even if it doesn't match #Kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @beyondplaydough

MrsPriceBuice Feb 20 @ 9:52 PM EST

same with EXPO marker lids! Save 'em before you toss 'em! Great advice! #kinderchat

ryflinn Feb 20 @ 9:53 PM EST

I found a bunch of dice once in my cubes. Stuffed in the cubes. We were doing subtraction but not subtracting the dice. #SMH #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:53 PM EST

The lid thing is one more reason why it is good to have all the same kinds of supplies. #kinderchat

ElisaBurke11 Feb 20 @ 9:53 PM EST

Keep the lids! That's just brilliant. #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Feb 20 @ 9:54 PM EST

Thanks all. Hi @MmeKathleen hope all is well with that beautiful baby. Nice seeing you again @mattBgomez #Kinderchat

In reply to @MmeKathleen, @mattBgomez

KeeneeLou Feb 20 @ 9:54 PM EST

I have a basket of lids (100s!) from dead markers and we use them for patterning, counting, etc. #kinderchat

In reply to @ElisaBurke11

happycampergirl - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:55 PM EST

Time to wrap up, friends! Enjoy the tail end of holiday Monday. Next wk is casual cocktail chatter - maybe a #kinderchat scavenger hunt?

mattBgomez - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:55 PM EST

Next time we should all give out crayons Oprah style. Have a fun and #pukealert free week #Kinderchat

mr_swingle Feb 20 @ 9:55 PM EST

So smart! #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @ElisaBurke11

ryflinn Feb 20 @ 9:55 PM EST

Have you all used Epic yet? Free to teachers. https://t.co/gpU6FBSXZX #Kinderchat

AmandaBrooks328 Feb 20 @ 9:56 PM EST

We have this! It's awesome! #kinderchat

In reply to @ryflinn, @EpicKidsBooks

KC_SEASportsFan Feb 20 @ 9:57 PM EST

@mr_swingle Great chat topic tonight! See you all next week!! #Kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @mr_swingle

ryflinn Feb 20 @ 9:57 PM EST

I'm given out new crayons but not the Brown ones. I am keeping them to see which get gets skinny. #Kinderchat

In reply to @mattBgomez

MmeKathleen - Moderator Feb 20 @ 9:57 PM EST

Leo is going to master neck strength before he masters cleaning up supplies. And yenno, grabbing things. #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Feb 20 @ 9:58 PM EST

What a doll! #kinderchat

In reply to @MmeKathleen