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Graphite - Moderator May 4 @ 7:00 PM EDT

It's time for #CSedchat! Today, we are discussing ways to incorporate #celebrations into the classroom! How's everyone today?

Graphite - Moderator May 4 @ 7:02 PM EDT

For today's convo, we will be joined by co-host @susa_af who is a PhD student in #STEM education! #CSedchat https://t.co/7A1QQlQWZL

CommonSenseEdu May 4 @ 7:02 PM EDT

It's time for the #CSedchat! Make sure to follow @Graphite and the hashtag!

susa_af May 4 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Hello everyone, it's good to have his chat during this time of the year. #Csedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Q1: As an educator, do you think you spend enough time celebrating learning w/students? Why or why not? #CSedchat #classroomcelebration

abookforfrances May 4 @ 7:06 PM EDT

A1: being outside of a traditional classroom structure, I do miss having learning-centered celebrations #CSedchat

Graphite - Moderator May 4 @ 7:07 PM EDT

We are chatting live now for the #CSedchat! Join us for a discussion on celebrations.

susa_af May 4 @ 7:07 PM EDT

@abookforfrances Interesting, what kind of celebrations do you usually celebrate in your classroom? #CSedchat

ossaf May 4 @ 7:08 PM EDT

Ossa Fisher, CMO of @IstationED joining #CSedchat. Thanks for having me!

abookforfrances May 4 @ 7:08 PM EDT

@susa_af I'm a librarian, so I need to think more creatively about how to structure celebrations #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:09 PM EDT

@ossaf @IstationED your welcome, how do you celebrate in your classrooms ?#CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:11 PM EDT

Q2: What are some different forms of celebrations that happen in the classroom and school? Do you participate in them?#CSedchat #celebration

Graphite - Moderator May 4 @ 7:11 PM EDT

@ossaf @Istationed Thanks for joining us today Ossa! #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:16 PM EDT

@ossaf this sounds fun and educative. how students usually feel about that? #CSedchat

ossaf May 4 @ 7:17 PM EDT

Q2: #csedchat 1 of my fave class celebrations is what @kindermaddox is doing with superhero red capes & @IstationEd https://t.co/y2IasyQw6e

kindermaddox Apr 4 @ 10:20 AM EDT

Our IStation super heroes for the day lead us in singing letters, sounds, and words on Marvelous Monday!@CEScowboys https://t.co/SJ0k2GLhpJ

susa_af May 4 @ 7:18 PM EDT

Q3: With the school year coming to an end, what are some ways teachers can celebrate the school year with students? #CSedchat #celebration

MsAnaliza226 May 4 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A2: We hold yearly multicultural dinners and Lunar New Year celebrations. We also celebrate completion of outreach projects. #CSedchat

abookforfrances May 4 @ 7:18 PM EDT

@susa_af yes - it's with their planning and help that our program grows! #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:18 PM EDT

Celebrations in classrooms happens at the end of the unit where students exhibit their work with other grade levels #CSedchat

abookforfrances May 4 @ 7:19 PM EDT

A3: plan summer contact thru social media, get togethers - keep connections flourishing #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:20 PM EDT

@ossaf Extremely tempting, students looks excited. How does celebration help students academically? #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:21 PM EDT

@MsAnaliza226 Does that mean you have it on your calendar and you work on the celebration themes accordingly?#CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:22 PM EDT

@abookforfrances I find it engaging as well where they have their input and touch. #CSedchat

ossaf May 4 @ 7:23 PM EDT

#csedchat @susa_af Celebration is a type of recognition, a way for students to feel their work matters, has purpose https://t.co/D4UEQ9nOgO

susa_af May 4 @ 7:20 PM EDT

@ossaf Extremely tempting, students looks excited. How does celebration help students academically? #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:24 PM EDT

@abookforfrances This allow them to stay in touch and might be a chance to share interesting resources. #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:25 PM EDT

Q4: Is there a such thing as too much celebration, why or why not? #CSedchat

MsAnaliza226 May 4 @ 7:25 PM EDT

@susa_af Yes, the events are part of our school's culture. We always try & find opportunities to celebrate cultural diversity. #CSedchat

abookforfrances May 4 @ 7:26 PM EDT

@susa_af the Ss have ownership and investment (and I get to see happy faces!) #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:26 PM EDT

@abookforfrances this also be healthful for middle school students as the develop internet skills hey need for their future #CSEdchat

abookforfrances May 4 @ 7:28 PM EDT

@susa_af I try to keep a set schedule thru out the summer so new Ss can stop by the library & get acclimated - use SM to post hrs #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:28 PM EDT

@MsAnaliza226 Through this cultural celebration, students learn to appreciate. It promotes open mindedness as well #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:29 PM EDT

@abookforfrances Do you consider reflection on a book,article or novel is a way of celebration? #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Q5: How do you determine which achievements should be celebrated? #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:32 PM EDT

A4 I believe there is no too much celebration in school year as long as these celebrations are well planed and have objectives #CSedchat

abookforfrances May 4 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A4: I've had some Ps in the past who were very sensitive to celebrations so I tried to do more impromptu activities #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:39 PM EDT

Q6:What are some of the benefits of incorporating celebrations in the classroom? Let’s creative juices flow? #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:40 PM EDT

@abookforfrances Another form of celebration. (Y) #CSedchat

abookforfrances May 4 @ 7:41 PM EDT

@susa_af 2 minute dance party, turn to yr neighbor and tell them why they're awesome, etc #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:43 PM EDT

Q7: What do you think about a “show and tell” day in school as grade level celebration? #CSedchat #classroomcelebration

susa_af May 4 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Q8: Can we consider student reflection on their work is one form of learning celebration? #CSedchat #classroomcelebration

susa_af May 4 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A very interesting article about classroom celebrations https://t.co/5i9ZQIxjeM #classroomcelebration #CSedchat

susa_af May 4 @ 7:58 PM EDT

Thank you all for this amazing chat, I was honored to be with you. Enjoy your #classroomcelebrations #CSedchat