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TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:00 PM EST

Welcome to #WeirdEd, tonight we’re going to be talking about mischievous classroom occurrences probably caused by elves.

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:01 PM EST

No hw, no due pressing due dates, semester break? Yes. #WeirdEd

MarciaDressel Dec 14 @ 10:02 PM EST

Yay. I'm on time for #weirded its not ALL about the dreaded elfonshelf aaaand I've done the reading! Tchr-lib for k-5 in WI

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:02 PM EST

#WeirdEd If you haven’t done the reading it’s probably because an elf stole the link https://t.co/htuQOVJMVQ

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:02 PM EST

elves are evil #weirded

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TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:03 PM EST

#WeirdEd Please introduce yourself and tell us any holiday traditions you do in your classroom.

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:04 PM EST

#WeirdEd It's not allll about them. They are a tool. Like technology. Or some people on edutwitter

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shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:04 PM EST

#WeirdEd Thomas Mision,PreServiceElemEdu T. here in freezing MN. None of my own classroom yet. Lol.

btcostello05 Dec 14 @ 10:04 PM EST

jealous of your lunch with @artlaflamme and @korytellers this week! Glad you could be at #weirded tonight

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shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:05 PM EST

It was awesome, great to finally meet and converse w/PLN and established Ts. :) #WeirdEd

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MarciaDressel Dec 14 @ 10:05 PM EST

#weirded elves are responsible for every book mystery that occurs in our school libraries. Books MIA

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:05 PM EST

Hi #weirded! Jenny. HS science in RI. We have more school-wide traditions: making snowflakes, Art Wkshp's Project Runway-style fashion show.

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:05 PM EST

Nathan and we worship at the alter of @pernilleripp We train students to kneel before the master #weirded

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TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:05 PM EST

#WeirdEd I read Olive, the Other Reindeer, Polar Express, and The Grinch in the three days leading up.

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:06 PM EST

#WeirdEd Fashion show?

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shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:06 PM EST

#WeirdEd Altho, will say, around this time, I sing Let it Go more frequently. Even tho kids dont like it. Gotta show em its ok to be silly

GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:06 PM EST

Joanne from Missouri. 7th grade. I predate that Elf but "he sees you when you're sleeping & knows when you're awake." Scary enough. #weirded

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:06 PM EST

Hi I'm Sue up in Alaska. I live white elephant, being in 1 thing wrapped & let the trades begin! #weirded

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jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:06 PM EST

Yeah, on the last day before break every year since forever. It's awesome. #weirded

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MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:06 PM EST

Anne in the CA mountains. k/1 SDC. Starting allllllllllll new traditions...next year. Overwhelmed this year #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:06 PM EST

#WeirdEd GAMBLING!

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shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:06 PM EST

#WeirdEd Irony is that Frozen takes place in a very sunny part of Arendale's year... LOL

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:07 PM EST

#WeirdEd It's good to evaluate and change

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shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:07 PM EST

#WeirdEd Arendelle

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:06 PM EST

#WeirdEd Irony is that Frozen takes place in a very sunny part of Arendale's year... LOL

MarciaDressel Dec 14 @ 10:07 PM EST

#weirded newish holiday tradtn..assistant @diananewman20 makes QR codes for bull brd that lead to carols and holiday riddle answers

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mrburkemath Dec 14 @ 10:07 PM EST

#WeirdEd Chris from Brooklyn, and I try to include a holiday theme in assignments -- or just use dumb Christmas math comics

MissShuganah Dec 14 @ 10:07 PM EST

Debbie from Chicago. No holiday traditions. But maybe we can all dance the hora, anyway. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:08 PM EST

#WeirdEd The trolls set up Anna's boyfriend.

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MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:08 PM EST

We are included with the kinder class for the holiday performance on the last day of school. Does that count? #weirded

mrburkemath Dec 14 @ 10:08 PM EST

#WeirdEd And I make veiled references to holiday specials and movies when I'm teaching to see who catches them.

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:08 PM EST

#WeirdEd Ok, let's get to this. I've been watching, so I don't think any elves got to the chat since I wrote it.

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:09 PM EST

Ha! Yes they did.... #WeirdEd

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AngelaAbend Dec 14 @ 10:09 PM EST

#weirded ... because we like to be a little "different":

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:09 PM EST

#WeirdEd Q1 What are some things you wish you could blame on the shelf elf that happen in your classroom?

dcrescitelli Dec 14 @ 10:09 PM EST

Dee in Frankfort, KY. Snowflakes and the mathematics in ornaments & holiday quilts. #weirded

mrburkemath Dec 14 @ 10:09 PM EST

#WeirdEd (No one ever understood the reference to "I Hate People" from the movie Scrooge, even w an Albert Finney accent)

artlaflamme Dec 14 @ 10:09 PM EST

Watching the #WeirdEd roll by on my screen as I grade finals. Hello. Is it me you're looking for?

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:09 PM EST

#WeirdEd Disney villains ALWAYS have a song. The trolls have a villain song, the boyfriend doesn't.

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MissShuganah Dec 14 @ 10:09 PM EST

On second thought, eating latkes. That's a holiday tradition I can get behind. #weirded

GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:10 PM EST

We have school wide dress up days. Ugly sweater, holiday socks, holiday hats. Pj's #weirded

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:10 PM EST

A1 When I put down That Thing I Need and walk away for 2 seconds and then forget where it is #weirded

mrburkemath Dec 14 @ 10:10 PM EST

#WeirdEd A1 The backup n grading things and getting them back to the Ss. I wish elves could do this stuff

btcostello05 Dec 14 @ 10:10 PM EST

Hi, I'm Brian, always Set up a polar express in my room, also reference the most important day of the year- my birthday of course #WeirdEd

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:10 PM EST

#WeirdEd Hey, it's the guy from that screaming Will Ferrel comedy

In reply to @AngelaAbend

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:10 PM EST

construction paper pile! We are making sets & costumes so everything is not in its place #WeirdEd process over tidiness?

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nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:10 PM EST

A1 when I talk to loud #WeirdEd

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mrburkemath Dec 14 @ 10:11 PM EST

#WeirdEd I remember my teacher would have Ss do some of the minor grading, but these days you have to add comments, not just right/wrong

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:11 PM EST

#WeirdEd I hope so because my classroom is an explosion right now

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nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:11 PM EST

A1 any moment I am not talking about Doug #WeirdEd

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giveawaygluvo Dec 14 @ 10:11 PM EST

Hi, I'm Brian, always Set up a polar express in my room, also reference the most important day of the year- my birthday of course #WeirdEd

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:11 PM EST

Hans, then... Just realized that you're right, he didn't have a song! #WeirdEd

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ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:11 PM EST

A1 Saying "like" too much. Stupid elf. #WeirdEd

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:12 PM EST

#WeirdEd Breaking news, my cousin from the Philippines is just watching Rogue One. Whaaatt

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:12 PM EST

#WeirdEd I'm a ugly sweater Grinch!

In reply to @GeoJo22

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:12 PM EST

#WeirdED This is how I exist

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mrburkemath Dec 14 @ 10:12 PM EST

#WeirdEd I have 2nd MP grades due tomorrow which the prev T should've done but I don't know that she did. Plus the new stuff Life!

ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:12 PM EST

Oh and the elf forgot cake. Ugh. #WeirdEd

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:12 PM EST

https://t.co/DCdLkWm5WI. #weirded

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TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:12 PM EST

#WeirdEd I neeeda seeeee it

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GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:12 PM EST

What a surprise! #WeirdEd

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Miss_D_Valenti Dec 14 @ 10:13 PM EST

Our elf on the shelf, MATHew always brings a math challenge with him daily #WeirdEd

btcostello05 Dec 14 @ 10:13 PM EST

that happens to me more often than I'd like to admit! #WeirdEd

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shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:13 PM EST

Yes, so do I! Need that Donnie Yen action! And just general awesomeness #WeirdEd

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mrburkemath Dec 14 @ 10:13 PM EST

.@MsLafferty I once found the very important paper taped up on the wall next the PC where I wouldn't lose it -- a week later. #WeirdEd

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TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:13 PM EST

#WeirdEd More classrooms need reindeer poop math problems. This is not a joke.

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MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:14 PM EST

My HS Ss learned to tell me not to put stuff down OR to track where I put stuff #weirded

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jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:14 PM EST

A1: Forgetting words and substituting "umm... I lost my train of thought." #weirded

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:14 PM EST

#WeirdEd Ok, anyway... A1. General behavior issues for the past 3 months. My god....

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:15 PM EST

#WeirdEd A1 I dump student desks out that don't get clean enough and are a disaster. "Desk fairy" but "desk elf" works too

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:15 PM EST

This is how you become teacher of the year. I love it. #WeirdEd

Miss_D_Valenti Dec 14 @ 10:15 PM EST

True story! I look forward to grossing my Ss out every year by eating the reindeer poop! 💩
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MarciaDressel Dec 14 @ 10:16 PM EST

#weirded @jenfromri oh yes! "Tchng" make-a-flake website

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jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:16 PM EST

A1: Also all the random things the teenage elves leave behind. Coats, notebooks, countless water bottles. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:16 PM EST

#WeirdEd We're quiet tonight, so let's move on to the next Q

MissShuganah Dec 14 @ 10:16 PM EST

My 2nd grade teacher used to assign students to inspect desks. I always got thrown out of my desk as punishment. #weirded

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TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:17 PM EST

#WeirdEd FOR FLIPPING

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shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:17 PM EST

#WeirdEd YES. Both at work AND in the classroom! XD

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TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:17 PM EST

#WeirdEd Q2 Doug smells funny

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:17 PM EST

My 3rd preform original play about elves determining if gingerbread girl goes on naughty/nice list #WeirdEd dialogue includes cannibalism

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:17 PM EST

#WeirdEd Ok, I didn’t write Q2 to say that. Darn elves. Let’s try again

MarciaDressel Dec 14 @ 10:17 PM EST

#WeirdEd cannot for the life of me devine the Q from the As given

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:17 PM EST

#WeirdEd Q2 Is there a way to use the Unexplained or a Shelf Elf in your classroom to a positive effect?

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:17 PM EST

This is such a cool site! #weirded

In reply to @MarciaDressel

GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:18 PM EST

That's good because I missed the first one. #weirded

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k_e_lafferty Dec 14 @ 10:18 PM EST

Karen in San Diego. We read Poe short stories for the holiday... Oh wait, are we not talking Halloween in #WeirdEd?

btcostello05 Dec 14 @ 10:18 PM EST

I have collected so many random things that MS kids leave behind #weirded

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jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:18 PM EST

Of course. They are always ~half full. #weirded

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nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:18 PM EST

well I read "Will McGill celebrates all of the holidays" to the class #WeirdEd please buy the will McGill book

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senoritaRCwusd Dec 14 @ 10:18 PM EST

#WeirdEd sorry I'm late. I was cooking dinner.

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MarciaDressel Dec 14 @ 10:19 PM EST

A2 #WeirdEd no

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:19 PM EST

I used to try to keep a lost and found shelf, but it got ridiculous. #weirded

In reply to @btcostello05

BSGSCSFoster Dec 14 @ 10:19 PM EST

#weirded I'm late. I brought cake. https://t.co/mm7ilF3uTx

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:19 PM EST

#WeirdEd A2 Show 'em what happens when the "Elves" have broken all the headphones in the classroom....

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:19 PM EST

#WeirdEd ::homerdrool.gif::

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dcrescitelli Dec 14 @ 10:19 PM EST

A1: Misplacing clicker/ Expo marker, etc...#WeirdEd

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:19 PM EST

A2. I just spent 40 mins w 6yo in tears writing a letter to that blasted elf. NO. #weirded

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:19 PM EST

A2 not me on this one #weirded

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shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:19 PM EST

#WeirdEd CORN

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TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:19 PM EST

#WeirdEd We could be

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GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:20 PM EST

A2 We talk a lot about thinking so perhaps someone is listening in. An audience elf? #weirded

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:20 PM EST

#WeirdEd San Diego... That sound reaaalllyyy warm right now.

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BSGSCSFoster Dec 14 @ 10:20 PM EST

#weirded And I brought my EotS lessons on deductive reasoning https://t.co/EPutzvpILI

dcrescitelli Dec 14 @ 10:20 PM EST

Did the elf get your device? 😊#weirded

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Penchevable Dec 14 @ 10:20 PM EST

#weirded I've seen Ts using the elf to teach kindness and caring rather than acting out. Elf does good deeds... I like that idea

btcostello05 Dec 14 @ 10:20 PM EST

I had a bin but some of the objects are too large... #weirded

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jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:20 PM EST

A2: Don't think so. "I'm watching you" isn't the message I want to send. #weirded

MarciaDressel Dec 14 @ 10:20 PM EST

A2 #WeirdEd i mean...why would we work so hard to find good effect from that overpriced troublemaker (i may have reprssd parent guilt)

ritaplatt Dec 14 @ 10:20 PM EST

A2: Check this out! #weirded 4th grade teacher had her sweeties write "personal" narratives in the Elf's voice. AWESOME!

ritaplatt Dec 5 @ 1:59 PM EST

Super cute! @scfschools
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TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:20 PM EST

#WeirdEd Better not have

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MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:20 PM EST

Don't. #weirded

In reply to @shadow_uzumaki, @k_e_lafferty

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:21 PM EST

#WeirdEd

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @senoritaRCwusd

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:21 PM EST

#WeirdEd Rare that everyone in the chat comes down so firmly to one side.

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:20 PM EST

A2: Don't think so. "I'm watching you" isn't the message I want to send. #weirded

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:21 PM EST

did you notice there is a full moon this week like there was on Halloween? Not a coincidence! #WeirdEd

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ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:21 PM EST

A2 elf gives students a chance to theorize and explore, shows that science can't explain everything #WeirdEd

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:21 PM EST

Right? How could you not notice you don't have the enormous backpack you came in with? #weirded

In reply to @btcostello05

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:21 PM EST

#WeirdEd OH! Is that something we want to encourage in school?

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k_e_lafferty Dec 14 @ 10:22 PM EST

No! That is creepy and very apropos for #WeirdEd.

In reply to @spiraledu

ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:22 PM EST

Also teaches you to blame others for your mistakes #weirded

Miss_D_Valenti Dec 14 @ 10:22 PM EST

A2: MATHew has helped flatten the walls of our classroom & open up collaboration with Ss from other states! #WeirdEd

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:22 PM EST

A2: Though now that I'm thinking about, my CS students have talked a lot about data/privacy, so that could be a fun angle. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:22 PM EST

#WeirdEd Elf did it.

ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:22 PM EST

Also teaches you to blame others for your mistakes #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:23 PM EST

#WeirdEd THERE WE GO! Turn a negative example into a positive one?

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:22 PM EST

A2: Though now that I'm thinking about, my CS students have talked a lot about data/privacy, so that could be a fun angle. #weirded

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:23 PM EST

Oooh, that's an idea full #WeirdEd outta box thinking...

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GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:23 PM EST

Elf ate my homework. #weirded

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:23 PM EST

#weirded

k_e_lafferty Dec 14 @ 10:23 PM EST

A2: I could use the elf to teach my students about Michel Foucault: https://t.co/ypuF5vGJg8

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:24 PM EST

#WeirdEd When I'm explaining rules and stuff or need to do hypotheticals I use a character named Stu Dent.

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mrsvconley Dec 14 @ 10:24 PM EST

@jenfromri many famous ppl r gr8 examples of this. #WeirdEd

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BSGSCSFoster Dec 14 @ 10:24 PM EST

#weirded My elves (Flick, Felizsha, Flake and Frost) never caused problems. They were there to help kids practice crit. think. skills.

mrburkemath Dec 14 @ 10:24 PM EST

#WeirdEd A2 hmmm, should I have blamed an elf for the appearance of the mouse? Nah, elf doesn't eat and leave wrappers and crumbs

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:24 PM EST

#WeirdEd Ohhhhh, you gave homework! Edutwitter gonna get you.

In reply to @GeoJo22

technolandy Dec 14 @ 10:24 PM EST

A2 I like using the "elf" as a way of showing how things can be seen from different perspectives #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:24 PM EST

I love this! Nothing says holidays like the Panopticon! #weirded

In reply to @MsLafferty

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:24 PM EST

#WeirdEd which reminds me, despite my 5th graders attempts to be more "mature" the 2nd they see Santa serving lunch, I remember, still kids.

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:25 PM EST

elf are most of my paycheck #WeirdEd

In reply to @GeoJo22

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:25 PM EST

#WeirdEd

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btcostello05 Dec 14 @ 10:25 PM EST

@jenfromri my kid literally begged for an elf,she's 4 and has so many inquiries,the elf answers so many ?s for her #weirded

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mrburkemath Dec 14 @ 10:25 PM EST

#WeirdEd I have mentioned "silly" things some Ss did last year as a precautionary tale that says don't be next year's story, but not an elf

k_e_lafferty Dec 14 @ 10:25 PM EST

Right? And then to discuss the nature of social media and self-reinforcing norms. #WeirdEd

In reply to @jenfromri, @MsLafferty

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:25 PM EST

#WeirdEd Oh man, too many

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technolandy Dec 14 @ 10:25 PM EST

if you give an elf a candy cane....(building off the "if you give..." book series)!! #weirded

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GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:25 PM EST

How about elf ate my genius hour project. :) #weirded

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MrsAltham Dec 14 @ 10:26 PM EST

A2: If only...holidays in school are like Voldemort or Beetlejuice. #WeirdEd

ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:26 PM EST

haha now I see the elf trying to sneak people into heaven #WeirdEd

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TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:26 PM EST

#WeirdEd As long as they do none of it at home. All classtime all the time

In reply to @GeoJo22

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:26 PM EST

ooh would love to see pics from elfs point of view. Birds eye. Toadstool. #WeirdEd Fun photography project!

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technolandy Dec 14 @ 10:27 PM EST

now you've got me wishing for a bonus week of school!! #weirded

In reply to @spiraledu

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:27 PM EST

#WeirdEd Plus we keep the creepy surveillance aspect

In reply to @spiraledu, @technolandy

eduappsandmore Dec 14 @ 10:27 PM EST

It’s ok, Poe is always appropriate, no matter the holiday! #weirded

k_e_lafferty Dec 14 @ 10:18 PM EST

Karen in San Diego. We read Poe short stories for the holiday... Oh wait, are we not talking Halloween in #WeirdEd?

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:27 PM EST

#WeirdEd Prepare for Q3

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:27 PM EST

#WeirdEd Q3 Best kind of elf- archers, mischief makers, cookie bakers, Vulcans?

GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:28 PM EST

of course. Winky, winky says elf. #weirded

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

technolandy Dec 14 @ 10:28 PM EST

my kids spent hours talking to our elf (bonus elf Blitz in @Seahawks colours tonight) #weirded

In reply to @btcostello05, @TheWeirdTeacher, @jenfromri, @Seahawks

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:28 PM EST

drones! #WeirdEd have you seen the kits to turn Legos into drones? NEED IT!

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @technolandy

ryowls Dec 14 @ 10:28 PM EST

#edu235 #Weirded A2 - This is not something I have ever really considered. Something I will have to sleep on.

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senoritaRCwusd Dec 14 @ 10:28 PM EST

a3 #weirded DEFINITELY the archers are the best. #biased

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TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:29 PM EST

#WeirdEd Welcome! Student chatting for class? #edu235

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shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:29 PM EST

#WeirdEd A3 All of them, Elves need not be one quality rules all members

MissShuganah Dec 14 @ 10:29 PM EST

A3 Misfit elves like Ernie the Dentist. I have a soft spot for them. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:29 PM EST

#WeirdEd I have! I think I have stickets from them somewhere

In reply to @spiraledu, @technolandy

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:29 PM EST

I'm partial to leprechauns. I love the accents. So excited our new school counselor is from Ireland! #WeirdEd

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shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:29 PM EST

#WeirdEd Altho, partial to Archers

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:29 PM EST

#WeirdEd WAIT! Are leprechauns elves? Are elves leprechauns?

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:29 PM EST

I'm partial to leprechauns. I love the accents. So excited our new school counselor is from Ireland! #WeirdEd
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jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:30 PM EST

A3: Tolkien all the way. #weirded

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:30 PM EST

A3 #WeirdEd

ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:30 PM EST

Archers are the best elves #WeirdEd

k_e_lafferty Dec 14 @ 10:30 PM EST

I don't think the transitive property applies here. #WeirdEd

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TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:30 PM EST

#WeirdEd #edu235 Welcome to the party! It's a lot of nonsense and fun. Chime in! They're all nice (except @nathan_stevens)

In reply to @ryowls, @nathan_stevens

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:31 PM EST

I think so! But maybe leprechauns are smaller? Might have to ask the fairies... #WeirdEd

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ryowls Dec 14 @ 10:31 PM EST

#Weirded #edu235 Definitely the archer variety.

GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:31 PM EST

A3 Mischief makers. As long as its the kind Rep. John Lewis calls good trouble. #weirded

MarciaDressel Dec 14 @ 10:31 PM EST

A3 #WeirdEd let me think.... I'll go w cookie bakers!! NeedEdureason? cookies convey love and symbolize warmth from Tchr

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:31 PM EST

because I am super nice #weirded #edu235

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @ryowls

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:31 PM EST

#WeirdEd Marcia made her answer about education, so she wins this round. Sorry everyone else.

MarciaDressel Dec 14 @ 10:31 PM EST

A3 #WeirdEd let me think.... I'll go w cookie bakers!! NeedEdureason? cookies convey love and symbolize warmth from Tchr

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:32 PM EST

#WeirdEd #edu235 Don't look at him, Ryan. Just keep walking.

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @ryowls

itsMrsKing Dec 14 @ 10:32 PM EST

A2- I use him to teach tech vocab & he leaves videos with bitly links to fun sites to explore! #WeirdEd

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:32 PM EST

#WeirdEd That's a fun way to use him. Do the kids have to hunt for him?

In reply to @itsMrsKing

ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:32 PM EST

@spiraledu different species #WeirdEd

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @spiraledu

btcostello05 Dec 14 @ 10:33 PM EST

isn't your classroom crawling with surveillance already? #weirded

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @spiraledu, @technolandy

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:33 PM EST

#weirded

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

dcrescitelli Dec 14 @ 10:33 PM EST

A3: What Debbie said! I ❤️ Ernie the Dentist! #weirded

MissShuganah Dec 14 @ 10:29 PM EST

A3 Misfit elves like Ernie the Dentist. I have a soft spot for them. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:33 PM EST

#WeirdEd The next Q isn't about elves, but it is phrased in a very specific way for a reason.

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:33 PM EST

#WeirdEd What is happening in this gif, Jenny?

In reply to @jenfromri

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:34 PM EST

#WeirdEd Q4 What do you do to get the Happy Holidays spirit into your classroom?

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:34 PM EST

#WeirdEd Gimli broke his ax trying to axe the ring??

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:34 PM EST

elves are also great dwarf tossers #WeirdEd

In reply to @ohsoearly

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:34 PM EST

Sad Legolas. Because he lost at #weirded.

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

itsMrsKing Dec 14 @ 10:34 PM EST

A3- I prefer to not use him to cause problems, seems backward. Instead, he's for learning, w/some references to pop culture for fun #weirded

Miss_D_Valenti Dec 14 @ 10:34 PM EST

A3: Mischief makers for sure... #WeirdEd

ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:35 PM EST

A lot of Legolas going around. I meant to say Arwen is the best kind of elf. #WeirdEd

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:35 PM EST

Though now I'm seeing it differently and I'm kind of grossed out. #thanks #weirded

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:35 PM EST

#weirded

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:35 PM EST

A4 music, hats, candy #WeirdEd

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

MissShuganah Dec 14 @ 10:35 PM EST

A4 As a parent to two SpEd kids, I give $20 to each aide and bus driver to show my appreciation for their hard work. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:35 PM EST

#WeirdEd #YoureWelcome

In reply to @jenfromri

itsMrsKing Dec 14 @ 10:36 PM EST

A4- we make themed treats to take to SPED classes usually! Virtual Fireplace & piano tunes #weireded #weirded

julie_wenger Dec 14 @ 10:36 PM EST

a3 uhm....https://t.co/iNqHXsmrvI #winner #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:36 PM EST

#WeirdEd Yes, because Liv. Because yes. ...I agree

In reply to @ohsoearly

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:36 PM EST

that is correct sir #WeirdEd Arwin is a keeper

In reply to @ohsoearly

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:36 PM EST

A4 Um, decorate? #weirded

ritaplatt Dec 14 @ 10:36 PM EST

A4: Give in to the "crazy" vibe! #weirded

ritaplatt Dec 14 @ 2:58 PM EST

Why fight the wild this time of year? Crazy fun w/ @bjnovak @scfschools The Book With No Pictures...monkey butts have never been funnier!
In reply to @bjnovak, @scfschools

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:37 PM EST

#WeirdEd Huh, so that's an option.

In reply to @julie_wenger

ryowls Dec 14 @ 10:37 PM EST

#edu235 #weirded Ss put their name on a stick, then passed out randomly. Ss has to give a compliment to the person they got

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:37 PM EST

#WeirdEd A4 Very difficult in a classroom that defines Dec. Holidays differently due to background. But, 1 thing they all know...

ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:37 PM EST

A4 Glitter @nathan_stevens #WeirdEd

In reply to @nathan_stevens

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:37 PM EST

I allow them to wear elf or Santa hats. #weirded some wear elf shoes too. They raised the Christmas box.

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

technolandy Dec 14 @ 10:37 PM EST

no! I am not aware of any surveillance on me.... #WeirdEd

In reply to @btcostello05, @TheWeirdTeacher, @spiraledu

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:37 PM EST

A4: At this time of year I don't think you have to do much. Everybody's pretty excited/nuts. #weirded

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:37 PM EST

NO! Bad Aron! #weirded

In reply to @ohsoearly, @nathan_stevens

itsMrsKing Dec 14 @ 10:37 PM EST

@ohsoearly NOT GLITTER! haha #weirded

In reply to @ohsoearly

MissShuganah Dec 14 @ 10:38 PM EST

Last spring when I accompanied Kid O's class on a field trip, I came across a bus driver she had had years before. He hugged me. #weirded

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:38 PM EST

❤💖💜✔💚💜💜💚💚💖💜💚💚💗❤❤💚💚💜💥😌 #weirded

In reply to @ohsoearly

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:38 PM EST

#WeirdEd I dig it! I do a similar thing on Valentines. #edu235

In reply to @ryowls

ritaplatt Dec 14 @ 10:38 PM EST

A4: Love this idea! Baby it's cold in Wisconsin! #weirded

JayBilly2 Dec 14 @ 11:13 AM EST

A little IR time in @2VClass Reading by the fire @SlackwoodSchool
In reply to @2VClass, @SlackwoodSchool

Miss_D_Valenti Dec 14 @ 10:38 PM EST

A4: I took my Ss shopping to buy presents for those less fortunate Ss in our school.They put so much thought into their selections #WeirdEd

btcostello05 Dec 14 @ 10:39 PM EST

A4 ITalk about the best, most important day of the whole year... #WeirdEd

oolalume Dec 14 @ 10:39 PM EST

A4 getting tricky bc have to respect non-participants. I offer options like Google's Santa tracker 4 coding among non holiday #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:39 PM EST

#WeirdEd How many twitter husbands do you have?

In reply to @julie_wenger

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:39 PM EST

#WeirdEd When will 4th grade boys realize that attempting to dictate what I should like/sing as a man only fuels my Let It Go-ness...

GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:39 PM EST

I'll go with nutz...and not talking about cookies. #weirded.

In reply to @jenfromri

ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:39 PM EST

Calm down #WeirdEd - that was only for @nathan_stevens - I prefer Christmas cardboard - travel to another world...virtually. It's magic!

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:39 PM EST

Good Aron #glitterfriendsunite #weirded

In reply to @MsLafferty, @ohsoearly

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:39 PM EST

#WeirdEd Stealing this. Stolen.

In reply to @ritaplatt

btcostello05 Dec 14 @ 10:39 PM EST

glitter everything #WeirdEd

In reply to @ohsoearly, @nathan_stevens

ritaplatt Dec 14 @ 10:40 PM EST

I stole it first. #weirded

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:40 PM EST

#WeirdEd Oh wait no, THIS is now you become teacher of the year.

In reply to @Miss_D_Valenti

btcostello05 Dec 14 @ 10:40 PM EST

Doug had things watching everywhere in his room, so he tells them all... #weirded

In reply to @technolandy, @TheWeirdTeacher, @spiraledu

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:41 PM EST

see twitter spouses are a real thing #WeirdEd

In reply to @julie_wenger, @TheWeirdTeacher

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:41 PM EST

#WeirdEd Altho, lately, it's been How Far I'll Go due to Moana...also bc that part of the world is really WARM

In reply to @shadow_uzumaki

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:41 PM EST

@JayBilly2 @2VClass @SlackwoodSchool it's "warm" Herr today, only -30. The students were wearing tank tops #weirded

In reply to @ritaplatt, @JayBilly2, @2VClass, @SlackwoodSchool

julie_wenger Dec 14 @ 10:42 PM EST

proof #weirded

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @TheWeirdTeacher

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:42 PM EST

#WeirdEd I play Hawaiian Christmas music. Because I miss Hawaii

In reply to @shadow_uzumaki

ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:42 PM EST

this is how you spend TOY money #WeirdEd

In reply to @Miss_D_Valenti, @TheWeirdTeacher

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:42 PM EST

Tank tops. #weirded

In reply to @spiraledu, @ritaplatt, @JayBilly2, @2VClass, @SlackwoodSchool

ritaplatt Dec 14 @ 10:42 PM EST

Girl! That's why I LEFT Alaska! Ha! Hardly warmer here...next stop? Hawaii! #weirded

In reply to @spiraledu, @JayBilly2, @2VClass, @SlackwoodSchool

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:42 PM EST

Nice! I think I saw that pop into your feed earlier. #WeirdEd I'll check it out. Any suggestions?

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

julie_wenger Dec 14 @ 10:42 PM EST

See? @dcrescitelli gets it. #weirded

In reply to @dcrescitelli, @TheWeirdTeacher, @dcrescitelli

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:43 PM EST

#WeirdEd Ok, conversation got good and I stopped looking at the Qs but I'm sure it'll all be fine. Here comes the next Q

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:43 PM EST

#WeirdEd Q5 Elves rule, Doug drools

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:43 PM EST

#WeirdEd Not anything specific

In reply to @shadow_uzumaki

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:43 PM EST

So you play Elvis? #weirded

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @shadow_uzumaki

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:44 PM EST

#WeirdEd Ok, that’s not funny. I have a better one... Q5- Best way to catch an elf? How would you cook it?

mrburkemath Dec 14 @ 10:44 PM EST

#WeirdEd Sample Dumb Christmas math comic Twelve More than Two Times X To the tune of Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:44 PM EST

@btcostello05 @TheWeirdTeacher #WeirdEd we need reality shows following teachers. Maybe then we could get paid like football players

In reply to @btcostello05, @TheWeirdTeacher

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:44 PM EST

#WeirdEd Still, my fave song from Moana is We Know the Way

julie_wenger Dec 14 @ 10:45 PM EST

In my twitter chatting, there are no questions, only meanderings. I wander like an old lady making snide remarks. #WeirdEd

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:45 PM EST

#WeirdEd A5 I'm hungry. Didn't eat enough for dinner...weird.

MrsAltham Dec 14 @ 10:45 PM EST

A4: Snowflake Bentley: a great picture book biog to celebrate the season w/o making kids feel "other". EVERYONE likes snowflakes. #WeirdEd

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:45 PM EST

#WeirdEd What if I'm watching my girlish figure?

ing3nu Dec 14 @ 10:44 PM EST

Deep fry that sucker!
In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:45 PM EST

I have the greatest twitterspouse EVER. @teachintechgal She is THE best human ever to have lived #weirded

In reply to @julie_wenger, @TheWeirdTeacher, @teachintechgal

GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:45 PM EST

A5 No wait. I want to answer that one. How about elf kabobs? #weirded

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:45 PM EST

A5. One year we had to lay out shelf-elf live-traps, but they kept coming back. Now we just call the exterminator. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:45 PM EST

#WeirdEd @pernilleripp gonna hear you

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @julie_wenger, @teachintechgal, @pernilleripp

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:46 PM EST

#WeirdEd How many elves in a kabob?

In reply to @GeoJo22

brynmw Dec 14 @ 10:46 PM EST

A5: you don't cook an elf. That changes the magical chemical compounds that keeps you young. #WeirdEd

julie_wenger Dec 14 @ 10:46 PM EST

THAT is a lot of best! I hope it works out for the two of you! #weirded

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @TheWeirdTeacher, @teachintechgal

AwesomeSPED Dec 14 @ 10:46 PM EST

#WeirdEd A4 Playing music for clean up time. This week's it's been https://t.co/pGA1h5H1ZX

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:46 PM EST

#WeirdEd Mmmmm, raw elf.

In reply to @brynmw

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:46 PM EST

You alternate them with brownies (the sprite kind, not the 2nd graders). #weirded

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @GeoJo22

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:47 PM EST

can I use a bigger version of my leprechaun trap? It made of glitter, cereal boxes, and a ruler #WeirdEd

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:47 PM EST

#WeirdEd A6 You don’t scare us, blue hair. Nyah nyahnyahnyah nyah!

GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:47 PM EST

depends on the size. Kind of like shrimp. So many in a pound. #weirded

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:47 PM EST

I worship my Pernille idol that I have in my room #weirded

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @julie_wenger, @teachintechgal, @pernilleripp

btcostello05 Dec 14 @ 10:47 PM EST

that might be a scary thought. I don't think I'd want to be a reality TV star... #weirded

In reply to @spiraledu, @TheWeirdTeacher

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:47 PM EST

A5: My daughter once made one of these traps with gold chocolate coins for a leprechaun. I bet it would work for elves. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:48 PM EST

#WeirdEd I like that you immediately assume you'd be the star

In reply to @btcostello05, @spiraledu

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:48 PM EST

#WeirdEd All this sounds like a Maker project to me

In reply to @jenfromri

ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:48 PM EST

Winner #WeirdEd

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:47 PM EST

A5: My daughter once made one of these traps with gold chocolate coins for a leprechaun. I bet it would work for elves. #weirded

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:48 PM EST

Bryn let's cook an elf next week. #weirded

In reply to @brynmw

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:48 PM EST

#WeirdEd Q6 What are the other traditions we should know about and talk about?

btcostello05 Dec 14 @ 10:48 PM EST

there are usually several stars, but clearly yes #weirded

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @spiraledu

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:49 PM EST

Yes! Or maybe Rube Golberg elf traps. #weirded

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

brynmw Dec 14 @ 10:49 PM EST

maybe with candy canes and maple syrup in place of gold chocolate coins? #weirded

In reply to @jenfromri

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:49 PM EST

that sounds fun #weirded

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @jenfromri

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:49 PM EST

Sounds messy, but I like it! #weirded

In reply to @brynmw

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:49 PM EST

A6 There are lots of things going on in December besides Christmas... #weirded

itsMrsKing Dec 14 @ 10:50 PM EST

A6-Reasons why people spend so much money to light up their front yards? #weired #weirded

ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:50 PM EST

A6 I'm glad my mom made us celebrate Kwanzaa a few times growing up #WeirdEd

brynmw Dec 14 @ 10:50 PM EST

we could try, but doesn't that make the bones too crunchy? #weirded

In reply to @nathan_stevens

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:50 PM EST

A6 how much we love and adore @pernilleripp #weirded

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @pernilleripp

julie_wenger Dec 14 @ 10:51 PM EST

#WeirdEd You never realllly know who you're tweeting w.

btcostello05 Dec 14 @ 10:51 PM EST

my kids designed epic traps last year, real working/moving devices as traps #weirded

In reply to @jenfromri

ohsoearly Dec 14 @ 10:51 PM EST

I also wish I was British and could use "happy holidays" to celebrate any vacation #WeirdEd

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:51 PM EST

Hannukah, Kwanzaa, solstice, western New Year. Those from the top of my head. #weirded

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:52 PM EST

A6 I try to focus on other holidays besides Christmas #WeirdEd

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:52 PM EST

@TheWeirdTeacher Hanukkah? Burn, baby, burn. #weirded. https://t.co/8K4GCQIQau

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

Miss_D_Valenti Dec 14 @ 10:53 PM EST

A6: We complete a Boxes of Hope project during Dec. Check it out on @LauraCandler website! Boxes of Hope day is the best day! #WeirdEd

In reply to @LauraCandler

brynmw Dec 14 @ 10:53 PM EST

does Diwali, Ramadan count? Or they later this year? #weirded

In reply to @MsLafferty

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:53 PM EST

#WeirdEd A6 Noche Buena from Philippines,Latin countries. If only for FOOD during Christmas Eve. Like. FOOD FOOOOODDDDD.

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:53 PM EST

#WeirdEd Q7 Best teacher gift?

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:53 PM EST

#WeirdEd Filipino Noche Buena is like Thanksgiving Part 2.

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:53 PM EST

A6 and don't forget festivus #WeirdEd

brynmw Dec 14 @ 10:53 PM EST

like St. David's Day? Patron saint of whales? I mean Wales......#weirded

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @TheWeirdTeacher

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:53 PM EST

st Lucia in Sweden. Peter, santas helper in holland. #weirded real st Nikolas in turkey.

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:54 PM EST

#WeirdEd A7. The upcoming winter break?

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:54 PM EST

This year Diwali was Oct 30, Ramadan in 2017 will be late May-late June. Dates vary #weirded

In reply to @brynmw

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:54 PM EST

I like to celebrate anything #WeirdEd

In reply to @brynmw, @TheWeirdTeacher

ritaplatt Dec 14 @ 10:54 PM EST

LOVE this from "The Jew in You!" On my FB feed. I am Jewish but which spelling? IDK. #weirded

technolandy Dec 14 @ 10:55 PM EST

A6 a local tradition is staying out in freezing temps (-15C) waiting for a late holiday train #WeirdEd

GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:55 PM EST

A7 Gift cards for FOOD! #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:55 PM EST

A7: Anything they made themselves. I've gotten origami, baked goods, cards, etc. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:55 PM EST

#WeirdEd I looked those up before I wrote the Q bc I wanted to ask about them but I missed em

In reply to @MsLafferty, @brynmw

MarciaDressel Dec 14 @ 10:55 PM EST

A6 (i think..mised Q again) #WeirdEd i love celebrating Solstice. Sometimes famly does bonfire

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:55 PM EST

A7: Also coffee. #weirded

brynmw Dec 14 @ 10:55 PM EST

A7: best teacher gift? It's got to be @TheWeirdTeacher and @nathan_stevens on #WeirdEd in the week before winter break.

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @nathan_stevens

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:56 PM EST

#WeirdEd GO INSIDE WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU

In reply to @technolandy

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:56 PM EST

But yes, they count, I'd just rather learn about them when they're happening, :) #weirded

In reply to @brynmw

itsMrsKing Dec 14 @ 10:56 PM EST

A7 Coffee, coffee, coffee #weirded

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:56 PM EST

you are making me blush #weirded

In reply to @brynmw, @TheWeirdTeacher

ritaplatt Dec 14 @ 10:56 PM EST

A7: Best teacher gift? 10 minutes of silence. Heck, even 5. Two? Anything? #weirded

GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:56 PM EST

#weirded

julie_wenger Dec 14 @ 10:56 PM EST

A7 All the soft tissues (without lotion please) and sharpened ticonderoga pencils for Dayzzz #weirded

btcostello05 Dec 14 @ 10:56 PM EST

A7 best gift I ever got- photobook with kids handprints and quotes about their time in class. I cherish it #WeirdEd

ritaplatt Dec 14 @ 10:57 PM EST

This is the answer to every question. All of them. #weirded

itsMrsKing Dec 14 @ 10:56 PM EST

A7 Coffee, coffee, coffee #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:57 PM EST

#weirded No Tictacs #MinionFreeZone

In reply to @GeoJo22

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:57 PM EST

#WeirdEd A7 Watching Rogue One tomorrow at 7 pm instead of that midnight release business...

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:57 PM EST

A7 One year I got wine. That was pretty cool. I like gift cards #weirded

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:57 PM EST

A7 the teaching text or Doug's new book #WeirdEd

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:57 PM EST

#WeirdEd This is the correct answer

itsMrsKing Dec 14 @ 10:56 PM EST

A7 Coffee, coffee, coffee #weirded

spiraledu Dec 14 @ 10:57 PM EST

I took a class on this: the old symbols for the heh and caf looked really similar so they didn't know if c or h #weirded

In reply to @ritaplatt

technolandy Dec 14 @ 10:57 PM EST

#weirded it's a tradition - and great way to get items for food banks! It's a Canadian thing!

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

jenfromri - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:57 PM EST

I got chocolate wine one year. That was gross. #weirded

In reply to @MsLafferty

MarciaDressel Dec 14 @ 10:58 PM EST

A7 snack-sized zipper bags filled with homemade snack mix #WeirdEd

dcrescitelli Dec 14 @ 10:58 PM EST

One year I got deer jerky made from the student's first deer- it was cool! She was so proud! 😊#weirded

In reply to @jenfromri

ritaplatt Dec 14 @ 10:58 PM EST

I did too! Was it the MOOC from Harvard? #weirded

In reply to @spiraledu

MsLafferty Dec 14 @ 10:58 PM EST

Yeah that does not sound tasty #weirded

In reply to @jenfromri

senoritaRCwusd Dec 14 @ 10:58 PM EST

a7 #weirded original art from a student, based on my interests.

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:58 PM EST

#WeirdEd GUYS I ORDERED THE PROOF FOR THE UNFORGIVING ROAD IT'LL BE OUT SO SOON LIKE NEXT WEEK https://t.co/NGXynBNoL9

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:57 PM EST

A7 the teaching text or Doug's new book #WeirdEd
In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

technolandy Dec 14 @ 10:58 PM EST

#weirded AND the community scheduled it to arrive on my birthday! But tweeting is getting cold fingers!!

In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:59 PM EST

Yes nathan is the greatest book wingman ever #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:58 PM EST
#WeirdEd GUYS I ORDERED THE PROOF FOR THE UNFORGIVING ROAD IT'LL BE OUT SO SOON LIKE NEXT WEEK https://t.co/NGXynBNoL9
- nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:57 PM EST
  
  A7 the teaching text or Doug's new book #WeirdEd
  In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher

shadow_uzumaki Dec 14 @ 10:59 PM EST

Original art ROCKS! #WeirdEd

In reply to @senoritaRCwusd, @TheWeirdTeacher

itsMrsKing Dec 14 @ 10:59 PM EST

5th cup of the day now... I have lots of deer in my fridge @dcrescitelli if you want some, but I am in CA! #weirded

In reply to @dcrescitelli

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Dec 14 @ 10:59 PM EST

#WeirdEd I will spend the rest of the night waiting for the teacher phone tree to activate and tell me there's no school tomorrow bc snow

nathan_stevens Dec 14 @ 10:59 PM EST

A7 @btcostello05 Will McGill book is the perfect gift #weirded

In reply to @btcostello05

GeoJo22 Dec 14 @ 10:59 PM EST

Aren't you nervous to eat it though? Knowing the kid touched it? #weirded

In reply to @MarciaDressel