#BFC530 Archive

The Breakfast Club – #BFC530 – is a 15 minute, 1 question Twitter chat every weekday. We chat in 4 timezones Mon-Fri – 5:30am Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Times. The mission of BFC is to empower participants to make a difference in education by engaging in consistent reflective practice in a supportive community that inspires and challenges one another.

Wednesday February 20, 2019
5:30 AM EST

  • CoachKCullen Feb 20 @ 5:30 AM EST
    Good Morning #bfc530 Kevin 7th grade history teacher from NW NJ who just received the cancellation call
  • DennisDill Feb 20 @ 5:30 AM EST
    We will have highs in the 80s today ... chance of snow = 0. #FloridaLife #bfc530
    In reply to @SusZanti5, @kathyiwanicki, @philosophypaul, @bridget_adam, @carlameyrink, @DebbiSab, @VtheLearner, @ChrisQuinn64, @DrCSJones, @DrKnicki
  • DebbiSab Feb 20 @ 5:30 AM EST
    I always wonder who will call first, it's a toss up...I work 30 miles south of where I live so it can be different... #bfc530
    • CoachKCullen Feb 20 @ 5:29 AM EST
      My work call came 1st. That is rare that my work district cancels before home district. Kids' call came about 5 minutes later. #bfc530
      In reply to @DebbiSab
  • BronwynWriter Feb 20 @ 5:33 AM EST
    #bfc530 Teaching is effective when #teacher and #students have voice
    • BFC_530 Feb 20 @ 5:29 AM EST
      Pick one of these simile stems (or similar) to make a comparison using "like" or "as": My students are.... My classroom is... Teaching is.... E.g. My advisory is like teaching a pile of large breed puppies. @culliope #BFC530 & add to the question bank: https://t.co/16LoC5oIgb
  • kmichellehowell Feb 20 @ 5:33 AM EST
    Good morning friends! #bfc530
  • MrU_ishere Feb 20 @ 5:33 AM EST
    Teaching is like harvesting honey without a beekeeper's outfit. It takes care, patience, guts, and skill. You're going to get stung no matter. The end game is sweet. #bfc530
    • BFC_530 Feb 20 @ 5:29 AM EST
      Pick one of these simile stems (or similar) to make a comparison using "like" or "as": My students are.... My classroom is... Teaching is.... E.g. My advisory is like teaching a pile of large breed puppies. @culliope #BFC530 & add to the question bank: https://t.co/16LoC5oIgb
  • DennisDill Feb 20 @ 5:33 AM EST
    Teaching middle school is like herding cats. #bfc530
  • JustinParmenter Feb 20 @ 5:33 AM EST
    A good teacher is like a candle. It consumes itself to light the way for others. #bfc530
    • BFC_530 Feb 20 @ 5:29 AM EST
      Pick one of these simile stems (or similar) to make a comparison using "like" or "as": My students are.... My classroom is... Teaching is.... E.g. My advisory is like teaching a pile of large breed puppies. @culliope #BFC530 & add to the question bank: https://t.co/16LoC5oIgb
  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 20 @ 5:34 AM EST
    My students are like bright lights in my life! My classroom is like a haven where we celebrate and learn together! Teaching is like the greatest gift one could be blessed with as a professional! #bfc530
  • MrTravisDrake Feb 20 @ 5:34 AM EST
    My students are like Easter eggs, everyone is uniquely designed. My classroom is like the I Survived books, filled with chaos. Teaching is like a chameleon as it is always changing. #bfc530
  • bohndrake Feb 20 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Well, figuring out the logistics of an early dismissal for them but not for me again today. Be safe out there for those in the snow and ice zone! #bfc530
  • Gregbagby Feb 20 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Howdy #BFC530
    In reply to @kmichellehowell
  • CoachKCullen Feb 20 @ 5:35 AM EST
    I live next town over & I've had it where my kids are closed while we are open. #bfc530
    In reply to @DebbiSab
  • DebbiSab Feb 20 @ 5:35 AM EST
    Love this! #bfc530
    • MrU_ishere Feb 20 @ 5:33 AM EST
      Teaching is like harvesting honey without a beekeeper's outfit. It takes care, patience, guts, and skill. You're going to get stung no matter. The end game is sweet. #bfc530
      • BFC_530 Feb 20 @ 5:29 AM EST
        Pick one of these simile stems (or similar) to make a comparison using "like" or "as": My students are.... My classroom is... Teaching is.... E.g. My advisory is like teaching a pile of large breed puppies. @culliope #BFC530 & add to the question bank: https://t.co/16LoC5oIgb
  • blocht574 Feb 20 @ 5:35 AM EST
    Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: Going from good to great? https://t.co/sg7zRLEajB #bfc530 #miched
  • kmichellehowell Feb 20 @ 5:35 AM EST
    My students are ready to learn because they know I care about them. #bfc530
  • Gregbagby Feb 20 @ 5:36 AM EST
    Teaching is like building a better mousetrap daily. Get it right and folks will knock down your doors for more. #Bfc530
    • BFC_530 Feb 20 @ 5:29 AM EST
      Pick one of these simile stems (or similar) to make a comparison using "like" or "as": My students are.... My classroom is... Teaching is.... E.g. My advisory is like teaching a pile of large breed puppies. @culliope #BFC530 & add to the question bank: https://t.co/16LoC5oIgb
  • CoachKCullen Feb 20 @ 5:36 AM EST
    Wow! I thought the governor called a state of emergency. Cant see that part of the state not having snow by the time of regular dismissal. #bfc530
    In reply to @bohndrake
  • DebbiSab Feb 20 @ 5:36 AM EST
    You gotta wonder... My kids are not going to be pleased when they see I'm not getting ready... #bfc530
    • CoachKCullen Feb 20 @ 5:35 AM EST
      I live next town over & I've had it where my kids are closed while we are open. #bfc530
      In reply to @DebbiSab
  • kmichellehowell Feb 20 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Hey, Greg! How’s it in East TN? #bfc530
    In reply to @Gregbagby
  • culliope Feb 20 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Teaching my middle school advisory is like talking to a pile of large breed puppies. They're all big pawed, enthusiastic, distractible and love to tussle! And of course adorable. #bfc530
  • CoachKCullen Feb 20 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Teaching is like driving a car, you take your eyes off the road even for a second and disaster could strike #bfc530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 20 @ 5:37 AM EST
    My students are like bright lights in my life! My classroom is like a haven where we celebrate and learn together! Teaching is like the greatest gift one could be blessed with as a professional! #bfc530
  • BAKetcham2009 Feb 20 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Teaching is like a marathon. Pace yourself and with good preparation and determination you’ll be successful. #bfc530
    • BFC_530 Feb 20 @ 5:29 AM EST
      Pick one of these simile stems (or similar) to make a comparison using "like" or "as": My students are.... My classroom is... Teaching is.... E.g. My advisory is like teaching a pile of large breed puppies. @culliope #BFC530 & add to the question bank: https://t.co/16LoC5oIgb
  • DennisDill Feb 20 @ 5:37 AM EST
    My classroom is more like a social gathering area than teaching room. #bfc530
  • DebbiSab Feb 20 @ 5:38 AM EST
    You are a sweet soul Chris. Your littles are so lucky to have you! #bfc530
  • ACTforEducation Feb 20 @ 5:38 AM EST
    Working in a school is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get! #ForrestGump Every day is different.... #bfc530
  • DennisDill Feb 20 @ 5:39 AM EST
    My students are oblivious to how much they are learning until they hear themselves speak ... #bfc530
  • CoachKCullen Feb 20 @ 5:39 AM EST
    My students are like a pack of baseball cards, look similar on the front, but you need to turn it over and read the stats to really know the player #bfc530
  • MrU_ishere Feb 20 @ 5:40 AM EST
    Is it just me, or is teaching a lot like a Rube Goldberg machine? We've got great tools, but I think we over-complicate the process often. Then add Ss - their myriad needs, personalities, day-to-day stressors. We get to the results, but take the long way some days! #bfc530
  • philosophypaul Feb 20 @ 5:40 AM EST
    Good morning @SusZanti5 #bfc530 Enjoy the snow. Snowflakes and students -- somewhat predictable, predictably unique.
  • culliope Feb 20 @ 5:40 AM EST
    Sometimes teaching middle school is like herding cats. #bfc530 (and that's just the staff!😋)
  • Gregbagby Feb 20 @ 5:41 AM EST
    A little wet, but otherwise fantastic. #BFC530
    In reply to @kmichellehowell
  • CoachKCullen Feb 20 @ 5:41 AM EST
    Nothing yet, Im actually going to run to the bank this morning. But the timing is going to be around 11-3 and my understanding coming down fast & moving out quick, so an early dismissal doesn't help #bfc530
    In reply to @BAKetcham2009
  • GruntledChalkie Feb 20 @ 5:41 AM EST
    My classroom is my stage #bfc530
  • DebbiSab Feb 20 @ 5:41 AM EST
    lol good one! I just don't have the metaphors this morning but you folks have some perfect ones:) #bfc530
    • CoachKCullen Feb 20 @ 5:37 AM EST
      Teaching is like driving a car, you take your eyes off the road even for a second and disaster could strike #bfc530
  • kmichellehowell Feb 20 @ 5:41 AM EST
    Same here in the middle. Ready for a break in the rain! #bfc530
    In reply to @Gregbagby
  • kruevans Feb 20 @ 5:42 AM EST
    My classroom is like the great Forum of old. We read, write, and talk our way through great texts, and learning happens as a natural consequence. #bfc530
  • culliope Feb 20 @ 5:43 AM EST
    Stay safe and have fun weathering the storm, all you snow babies out there! #bfc530
  • DebbiSab Feb 20 @ 5:43 AM EST
    Guessing that's why the kiddos want to be there... Just a guess;) #bfc530
    • DennisDill Feb 20 @ 5:37 AM EST
      My classroom is more like a social gathering area than teaching room. #bfc530
  • philosophypaul Feb 20 @ 5:43 AM EST
    Inspired by @SusZanti5 's snow: My students are snowflakes -- here today, gone tomorrow, unique, and united they can build great things. #bfc530
  • kmichellehowell Feb 20 @ 5:44 AM EST
    Thanks everyone! I’m going to be pondering these all day! #bfc530
  • bohndrake Feb 20 @ 5:44 AM EST
    And now they are closed completely and i still have nothing. The trickiest part of single motherhood with no family in the area right here #bfc530
    In reply to @CoachKCullen
  • MrU_ishere Feb 20 @ 5:45 AM EST
    Our school sent a robocall saying we are monitoring the situation & asking Ps to prepare for a 12:30 dismissal. Internally we are working on a 12:30 schedule. If we stay the whole day, then we'll have a 2-hr block to do finish what we need & work on lingering projects. #bfc530
  • CoachKCullen Feb 20 @ 5:45 AM EST
    My classroom is like an interactive talk show. Each class tends to have different segments including theme song, monologue, game, and of course interviews. Only difference is audience participation is encouraged to be more than just clapping #bfc530
  • edu_ivers Feb 20 @ 5:45 AM EST
    G'day! David from Sydney Australia joining in. #bfc530
  • cpoole27 Feb 20 @ 5:45 AM EST
    Our students are a lot like onions. They are filled with layers, and when we take the time to peel them back we often find that something amazing is revealed. #bfc530 https://t.co/uJEtlyId6B
  • culliope Feb 20 @ 5:45 AM EST
    Sometimes teaching is like driving a train and laying the track at the same time! #bfc530
  • ACTforEducation Feb 20 @ 5:46 AM EST
    At least it’s never boring? 😉 #bfc530
    In reply to @seanrussell311
  • CoachKCullen Feb 20 @ 5:46 AM EST
    That stinks! I know how hard decisions like that can be, but tougher in your situation #bfc530
    In reply to @bohndrake
  • robinwellshick1 Feb 20 @ 5:47 AM EST
    Teaching , the profession, is like McDonalds, it is open to everyone .it can be a first job, ; you can learn to customize the product to meet the customers educational needs. Let’s make sure we are open for all. #BFC530
  • CoachKCullen Feb 20 @ 5:47 AM EST
    We received a similar call last night, but it seemed like they were hedging their bets toward cancellation in the morning which we received. #bfc530
    In reply to @MrU_ishere
  • cpoole27 Feb 20 @ 5:49 AM EST
    Very true! Good addition to the analogy! :) #bfc530
    In reply to @culliope
  • CoachKCullen Feb 20 @ 5:49 AM EST
    "All the world's indeed a stage and we are merely players, performers and portrayers, each another's audience inside the gilded cage" -Rush #bfc530
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • Holcombca Feb 20 @ 5:50 AM EST
    My students are like my future employees and coworkers. This is just part of teaching career tech. One day we will be working together. #bfc530
  • kruevans Feb 20 @ 5:51 AM EST
    We are continuing a grand tradition - thousands of years old. What a privilege it is to watch as young minds read, write about, and then debate the the issues of the hour as well as those as old as time. I love teaching English! #BFC530
  • CoachKCullen Feb 20 @ 5:52 AM EST
    Got to get the bread and milk. LOL. Have a great day everyone. Im out! #bfc530
  • edu_ivers Feb 20 @ 5:52 AM EST
    Teaching is like a cruise ship. Everyone is on a journey. #bfc530
  • edumichellefinn Feb 20 @ 5:53 AM EST
    Teaching is the warp and learning the weft, woven together... a tapestry. #bfc530
    In reply to @BFC_530, @culliope
  • edu_ivers Feb 20 @ 5:58 AM EST
    Time to hop on your bike and start moving! Have a great day everyone! #bfc530
  • KtBkr4 Feb 20 @ 6:00 AM EST
    ELA Literacy Leaders: #celchat returns Tues Feb 26 7pm CT/ 8pm ET Come chat abt Our Reading & Writing Lives w @MrBronke @NAEmmanuele @ncte_cel #ncte #elachat #engchat #English #literacy #education #edchat #satchat #bfc530
  • MsLeeTeacher Feb 20 @ 6:14 AM EST
    Teaching middle school students is my passion! They are OUR future! I believe in them! #bfc530
    In reply to @MrU_ishere, @DennisDill
  • ofside0 Feb 20 @ 6:25 AM EST
    Called into @BlackpoolFC yesterday and the place is an utter mess. Neglected for years with little sign of planned maintenance. Every last one of the wretched Oystons has bled it dry. A modern day tragedy. #OystonFreeBFC #bfc530 #NAPM
  • mrsstellhorn Feb 20 @ 6:52 AM EST
    My students are like a painting. I will keep their creativity and the picture they’ve started. I will only add to their creation. #bfc530
    In reply to @BFC_530, @culliope
  • LeeAraoz Feb 20 @ 6:59 AM EST
    Create something COOL on your extra day off from SCHOOL!! #edchat #snowday #snowday2019 #edtech #bfc530 #elearning Turn off your TV, stop texting, and CREATE! My Snow Day eLearning creation activities are here: https://t.co/8TK1gyhvBy
  • Jim_dEntremont Feb 20 @ 8:18 AM EST
    Teaching is like sprinting while changing your clothes. #BFC530
    • BFC_530 Feb 20 @ 5:29 AM EST
      Pick one of these simile stems (or similar) to make a comparison using "like" or "as": My students are.... My classroom is... Teaching is.... E.g. My advisory is like teaching a pile of large breed puppies. @culliope #BFC530 & add to the question bank: https://t.co/16LoC5oIgb
  • kmtrangel Feb 20 @ 8:46 AM EST
    Taking all day to read today's #bfc530 posts. Poetry in motion today! Thanks Twitter Teacher Fam.
  • kmtrangel Feb 20 @ 8:48 AM EST
    #bfc530
    In reply to @DennisDill
  • kmtrangel Feb 20 @ 8:52 AM EST
    Middle School is the best!!! #bfc530
    In reply to @MsLeeTeacher, @MrU_ishere, @DennisDill