#teachmindful Archive

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Welcome to #teachmindful its bodacious that you are joining us!

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#teachmindful Introduce yourself and remember the 1980's!

Hahne_KingEle Jun 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hi y'all! Elyse from Katy, TX. Trying to survive the heat & humidity. #teachmindful

inquiryfive Jun 15 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Massively rad to be here tonight! I'm Kimberly, HS class of '87 from Seattle! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Thank you for coming #teachmindful

In reply to @triciafreyes

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Good evening my friend! #teachmindful

In reply to @Hahne_KingEle

Hahne_KingEle Jun 15 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Favorite 80s movie has to be Turner and Hooch! Love it! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q1- Trends and pop culture integration. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hello and welcome my friend #TeachMindful

In reply to @inquiryfive

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I love that movie- Tom Hanks was so funny #teachmindful

In reply to @Hahne_KingEle

RewardingEdu Jun 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Robert here! 😁 #teachmindful

DonnaWeth Jun 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Donna from Texas. I remember seeing all those "retro" movies at the theater #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Good evening Robert so happy you're here! #teachmindful

In reply to @RewardingEdu

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Thank you for coming Donna #teachmindful

In reply to @DonnaWeth

FloradTeach Jun 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A1 we need to take advantage of trends and find ways to use them in a fun way where Ss learn, ignoring trends doesn't work #teachmindful

triciafreyes Jun 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#teachmindful I'm Tricia from Katy, TX. I Wanna Dance with Somebody was played over and over. I drove my bros crazy!

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

RewardingEdu Jun 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A1 Pop culture isn't the same as when I grew up. We all had the same references because there were only a few TV channels. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#teachmindful I ask my students every day "what's trending in your world?"

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q1- Trends and pop culture integration. #teachmindful

DonnaWeth Jun 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1 music! I play what they like with a little 80's thrown in! #teachmindful

inquiryfive Jun 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1: I listen carefully to new terms (GOAT was my favorite last quarter) and then use it unexpectedly, and sparingly #teachmindful

inspire0818 Jun 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Was listening/watching MTV 24/7. Hi Everyone! I'm Jace from NJ. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I agree and if we ask they will share everything with us #teachmindful

In reply to @FloradTeach

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Good evening my friend #teachmindful

In reply to @FloradTeach

StantonAlana Jun 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hey Everyone Alana Stanton here from ga #Teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q2- Making the mundane marvelous baby! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Hello my friend so happy you are here Squate #teachmindful

In reply to @triciafreyes

StantonAlana Jun 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I loved Cabbage Patch dolls when I was little. Just took my girls to the Cabbage Patch Factory in Ga which is free #Teachmindful

Hahne_KingEle Jun 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1 I add in some of the pop into our activities and ask them what they like about their interests. #teachmindful

megan_chriss Jun 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Megan, teacher in Katy, TX. Don't remember much about the 80s except my mom curling my bangs & lots of hairspray ☹️ #teachmindful

LiaGyore Jun 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1 :I had been teaching 4th grade, so at that grade level how could you keep it out, LOL! #Teachmindful

DonnaWeth Jun 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A2 turning it into a game. Fidget spinners make great timers! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT

So true, now the endless pop culture references are hard to keep up with especially memes #teachmindful

In reply to @RewardingEdu

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A2: With enthusiasm!! All we need is ourself! #teachmindful

FloradTeach Jun 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Hi Melissa, hope all is well. Sorry can't stay long but wanted to join in for a bit. 🙂 #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

lesahaney Jun 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Lesa Haney 3rd grade Austin TX. Jumping in late Sorry. #teachmindful

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Jumping in late it's Thomas from NC!!! #teachmindful

StantonAlana Jun 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT

reading the book Instant Relevance & learning how to bring more into the class. I listen to my stu & bring in their interests #TeachMindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q1- Trends and pop culture integration. #teachmindful

ApraRalli Jun 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#teachmindful GM from India. Aprajita here..what I remember from 80s India is Wham! We loved George Michael& Amitabh Bachchan in Bollywood

inquiryfive Jun 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A2: Taking an idea from @donnaweth, putting any activity to a little music often helps or turning things into games #teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Hi, #teachmindful! Rebecca from Nevada- Late- Kitty wanted to go out.

EduGladiators Jun 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT

🏖 Is the work-life struggle real?SATURDAY #EduGladiators talks balance! #atplc #ar4learning #sstlap #meded #teachmindful #K12ArtChat

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT

My Ss are sick of 80s much but I am happy they are getting to know the music #teachmindful

In reply to @DonnaWeth

lesahaney Jun 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Favorite 80s movie St Elmo's Fire or Breakfast Club #teachmindful

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: By showing the relevance and how to use it in our daily lives! #teachmindful

triciafreyes Jun 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#teachmindful A1 I find myself asking, "What's that?" all the time! As usually share a funny meme or try to.put my face in a Snapchat

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#teachmindful I dab cause they love to see me get silly

In reply to @inquiryfive

Jyoung1219 Jun 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Hi #teachmindful. Joe, Math & STEAM Coach from Palo Alto, CA.

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Oh I was born in the 80s!! #1987 #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good Evening my friend!

In reply to @inspire0818

megan_chriss Jun 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: I try to use music, movie/tv clips & meme's to tie into the content. Anything to help make the connection. #teachmindful

dcrescitelli Jun 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Late to the party! TOTALLY sorry! Dee in Frankfort... #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Wait wait...there's more Q3 up in a minute #teachmindful

LiaGyore Jun 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A2: A lot of activities can be gamified. Most students will engage in anything that feels like a game. #Teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A2: Music can add a lot to an activity. #TeachMindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q2- Making the mundane marvelous baby! #teachmindful

lesahaney Jun 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1: Embraced flipping water bottles (probability lesson) and spinners (elapsed time lessons) Never ban...embrace #teachmindful

valerietilton Jun 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Hi #teachmindful PLN! Valerie IC from FL joining tonight!

ApraRalli Jun 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#teachmindful A1. My lessons in History for grade 6 always start with "we didn't start the fire " ,that sets the trend for the class

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#teachmindful I remember when the 1st ever video played "Video Killed the Radio Star"

In reply to @inspire0818

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q3- Playing hookie or just checking out? #teachmindful

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Yes! It's so important for us to stay relevant and make these connections for our students! #Teachmindful

In reply to @megan_chriss

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Good evening Alana so happy you are here #teachmindful

In reply to @StantonAlana

Hahne_KingEle Jun 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A2 Add in some fun! Who says you can't add music or color? Shake it up & make memories. #Teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I taught K Ss and would still have to ask "What's that?"! #TeachMindful

In reply to @triciafreyes

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Good evening Megan happy Thursday #teachmindful

In reply to @megan_chriss

StantonAlana Jun 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Okay loved this game too! Too fun! We can make any lesson colorful by using music & games #teachmindful

RewardingEdu Jun 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A2 Not everything must be thrilling. Best to infuse the most meaningful tasks with passion & joy. Duty isn't always a picnic. #Teachmindful

Jyoung1219 Jun 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: I find that I learn more from my students just by listening. And there lies how. Make time to listen to your students. #TeachMindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A3: if we genuinely hook our students with their interests they wouldn't want to check out. @GoNoodle is a great resource! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Thank you for coming Kia, Happy Thursday my friend #teachmindful

In reply to @LiaGyore

StantonAlana Jun 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT

yes listen to them. Take the time to stop and hear what they say. Important #teachmindful

Jyoung1219 Jun 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: I find that I learn more from my students just by listening. And there lies how. Make time to listen to your students. #TeachMindful
In reply to @ChouinardJahant

inspire0818 Jun 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#teachmindful A1. I had a CabbagePatch...His name was Eddie Tommy! ❤ I share stories...A topic comes up...i.e. phones, Story shared.

megan_chriss Jun 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A3: When I taught HS ELA we had Grammar Time & I would play MC Hammer. Ss loved it. Corny things bring life to the boring. #teachmindful

triciafreyes Jun 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#teachmindful A3 back to pulsing and brain breaks, music and tinkering time, exploration or walks outside.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Good evening Lesa welcome to #teachmindful

In reply to @lesahaney

inquiryfive Jun 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q3: Putting them in charge of something (esp. in teams so they feel accountable to one another)! #teachmindful

StantonAlana Jun 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Yes and add heart and any lesson will work #TeachMIndful

RewardingEdu Jun 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A2 Not everything must be thrilling. Best to infuse the most meaningful tasks with passion & joy. Duty isn't always a picnic. #Teachmindful

FloradTeach Jun 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A3 Keep things active, give them choice and keep it authentic #teachmindful

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I love music! It plays non stop! Students even submit songs for our class playlist! #Teachmindful

In reply to @R_CILR

dcrescitelli Jun 15 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2: If students have a stake in an activity, it's not really mundane... If there is challenge, it's worth the time! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Long time no see my friend- were you stuck in another decade? So happy you're here #teachmindful

In reply to @martianteacher

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Oh and I can turn any curriculum into a song or cover song! #teachmindful

In reply to @R_CILR

RewardingEdu Jun 15 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A3 I use great literature to hook my Ss. "Are we reading today?" is always expressed with eagerness! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Great book @MathDenisNJ one of my favorites for sure #teachmindful

In reply to @StantonAlana, @MathDenisNJ

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Yes! I was stuck in the 60s!!! #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

Jyoung1219 Jun 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

That was a practice I did for past 7 years. #Teachmindful

In reply to @martianteacher, @R_CILR

LiaGyore Jun 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A3:It depends on why they are checking out. Sometimes it's a sign that something else is going on. Time to chat in the corner.#Teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Good evening my friend thank you for coming #teachmindful

In reply to @ApraRalli

lesahaney Jun 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I noticed that rubrix cubes are totally making a huge comeback with my kiddos. #teachmindful

StantonAlana Jun 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Loving the voxer group! Thanks to @SteinbrinkLaura #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Great book @MathDenisNJ one of my favorites for sure #teachmindful
In reply to @StantonAlana, @MathDenisNJ

Hahne_KingEle Jun 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A3 My students love working towards something. Whether it's extra free time or a reward. Just dances are fun too! #Teachmindful

FloradTeach Jun 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Sorry need to go @ChouinardJahant, glad I can participate for awhile,Need my sleep, 24 hrs of no sleep makes a tired/grumpy T #teachmindful

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

It really helps all students. #teachmindful

In reply to @Jyoung1219, @R_CILR

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Amen! #teachmindful

In reply to @RewardingEdu

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q4- Headlines make for great connections in the classroom. #teachmindful

DonnaWeth Jun 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A3 student choice, student voice, authentic experiences and brain breaks when needed. Do something unexpected in your day! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Good evening Joe so happy to see you #teachmindful

In reply to @Jyoung1219

HelenWilt Jun 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Hey guys! Poppin in late. Dinner with friends #teachmindful

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Yes! And Spotify will now let you know if there are any explicit words. Or Genius (app only). #teachmindful

In reply to @megan_chriss, @R_CILR

StantonAlana Jun 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4 I teach kinder, so we look at our community a lot.We bring people in and I use PLN of the week to explore the outside world #Teachmindful

spiraledu Jun 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT

We used @Newsela every morning! Loved to check the different headlines & do discussions! #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant, @Newsela

LiaGyore Jun 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A3: S agency adds to engagment. #Teachmindful

Jyoung1219 Jun 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Great to be here tonight. Thanks for your reminders. #Teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Agreed- checking out comes from not knowing our Ss-build relationships and they will come #teachmindful

In reply to @martianteacher, @GoNoodle

RewardingEdu Jun 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Yup, me too, Thomas. I break into song frequently! #TeachMIndful

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Oh and I can turn any curriculum into a song or cover song! #teachmindful
In reply to @R_CILR

StantonAlana Jun 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Good for you Helen! love that #teachmindful

HelenWilt Jun 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Hey guys! Poppin in late. Dinner with friends #teachmindful

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4: Current event minute! Students or I share 1 headliner for a minute before each lesson or "break" #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Thank you for coming Lia my friend so happy to see you #teachmindful

megan_chriss Jun 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4: Current Event Friday & watching the Senate Floor Warmups. Ss have choice in what they pick. Win-win. #teachmindful

Hahne_KingEle Jun 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4 Ask students what they know about it. Infuse history and current events in your lessons. Be upfront about it. #Teachmindful

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Then they have the option to continue to study it during cooperative group work, or independent study #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Embrace the corny it makes life so much more fun #teachmindful

In reply to @megan_chriss

Jyoung1219 Jun 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Definitely a powerful & purposeful practice to bring in the experts & first hand accounts/stories. #Teachmindful

In reply to @StantonAlana

lesahaney Jun 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Impressive! Love this. #TeachMindful

In reply to @martianteacher, @R_CILR

LiaGyore Jun 15 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4: Headlines in the classroom has been a HUGE challenge this year. We were actually advised to keep them out. So negative. #Teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Questions 5-6 are skating their way to you in one minute.... #teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4: Ummm... I don't. #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Thank you for coming Dee Happy Thursday #teachmindful

In reply to @dcrescitelli

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Love!!! And a dance too! #teachmindful

In reply to @RewardingEdu

inquiryfive Jun 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4: I struggle with this, actually. How much to bring in (as its v. upsetting to many Ss) w/out pretending its not happening #teachmindful

Jyoung1219 Jun 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Yes! Build their agency, initiative, & ownership #TeachMindful

LiaGyore Jun 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A3: S agency adds to engagment. #Teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Good evening Helen #teachmindful

In reply to @HelenWilt

inspire0818 Jun 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT

#teachmindful A3. They might get off task, but come back quickly...I use tech easily here.Use the promethean+ project pics or video clips

StantonAlana Jun 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT

You crack me up!!! I love this #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Questions 5-6 are skating their way to you in one minute.... #teachmindful

HelenWilt Jun 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4 I don't discuss a lot of current events. In 4th grade, most are too scary, too violent, too controversial. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Good evening my friend @spiraledu #teachmindful

In reply to @spiraledu, @Newsela, @spiraledu

ApraRalli Jun 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT

#teachmindful A4.Ss love learning History through role play & that then can be contemporarized.I enjoy letting Ss lead one odd class

lesahaney Jun 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT

That is hard. This had been an interesting year in the news. Perhaps it will lighten up #TeachMindful

In reply to @LiaGyore

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:50 PM EDT

I usually have my students help me write it! Only if they knew they were practicing their literacy skills! #teachmindful

In reply to @lesahaney, @R_CILR

inspire0818 Jun 15 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#teachmindful P.S. we don't need to go too far back really...many don't know what a blackberry phone looked like

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#teachmindful

In reply to @martianteacher, @RewardingEdu

dcrescitelli Jun 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A4: I am legitimately frightened that so many of us are afraid to bring current events into the classroom...1/2 #teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I wrote songs (music and lyric) with 2 of my first grade classes. They loved it. We performed both @ the school talent show. #TeachMindful

In reply to @martianteacher, @lesahaney

ApraRalli Jun 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#teachmindful A3 technology integration is a super way of doing things.i see a lot of Ss focused once things are online

StantonAlana Jun 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Night guys! Little ones call #Teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Yes hopefully we will get some more positive news- I share mostly current science stuff so less political #teachmindful

In reply to @lesahaney, @LiaGyore

triciafreyes Jun 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A4 relevant articles, films, audio boom, writing, reflecting on experiences help create a broader outlook. #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

StantonAlana Jun 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT

I am glad I am not alone! Thank you, Kimberly! #TeachMindful

In reply to @inquiryfive

dcrescitelli Jun 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A4b: students deserve to have exposure to the events that impact them. #TeachMindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Or a phone with a cord- getting all wrapped around us #teachmindful

In reply to @inspire0818

R_CILR Jun 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT

I'm taking notes! #TeachMindful

In reply to @StantonAlana

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT

#teachmindful I love it when Ss write raps & songs to demo knowledge

In reply to @R_CILR, @martianteacher, @lesahaney

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Thank you for coming Alana #teachmindful

In reply to @StantonAlana

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Q6- Using what you have- simple yet effective. #teachmindful

spiraledu Jun 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Have you used study jams? https://t.co/ibKCIgUojD #teachmindful

In reply to @R_CILR, @martianteacher, @lesahaney

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I think they deserve honesty even if it's difficult I teach 7th so I have a little more opportunity to share #teachmindful

In reply to @dcrescitelli

valerietilton Jun 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#teachmindful A2: love this topic! Adding some flash and color to lesson with video clips, competition, arts/crafts, is awesome! HS Ss ❤️it!

inquiryfive Jun 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6: My painted rocks from grade school still litter my parents' home! Simplicity, function, and size! #teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#teachmindful

soulsdna Jun 15 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#teachmindful we decided to incorporate music into our 8th grade moving up ceremony & it wasnt too hard to do https://t.co/Ov7soQv8iC

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:54 PM EDT

#teachmindful I love it when Ss write raps & songs to demo knowledge
In reply to @R_CILR, @martianteacher, @lesahaney

megan_chriss Jun 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5: A nerd at ❤️ I bring my love of music/tv to work everyday. Always dancing/singing. After all girls just wanna have fun. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thank you for coming you snuck in here like a ninja #teachmindful

In reply to @iammrsnix

HelenWilt Jun 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT

I'll share science & medical breakthroughs #TeachMindful

dcrescitelli Jun 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A4: I am legitimately frightened that so many of us are afraid to bring current events into the classroom...1/2 #teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thank you for sharing that link! Great resource. #TeachMIndful

In reply to @spiraledu, @martianteacher, @lesahaney

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thank you for coming Valerie #teachmindful

In reply to @valerietilton, @FloradTeach

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: By first teaching failure and importance of even the smallest of things! Teach how to explore #teachmindful

soulsdna Jun 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#teachmindful Going to have a flashmob at our next sts driven tedx talk event for middle school!

megan_chriss Jun 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5: A nerd at ❤️ I bring my love of music/tv to work everyday. Always dancing/singing. After all girls just wanna have fun. #teachmindful

Hahne_KingEle Jun 15 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5 I'm all about positivity, being upbeat, and being present for all. I have several songs that come to mind. #teachmindful

RewardingEdu Jun 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6 We used to create an entire universe in a shoebox diorama. Creativity is ALL you need. Honor resourcefulness & imagination! #teachmindful

martianteacher Jun 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Also the use of genius hour may also come in to play as well! #Teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Gotta love Stallone man! 🤓#teachmindful

In reply to @RitaWirtz

LiaGyore Jun 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6:I had a group of Ss who loved to make hats! They made some incredible, creative & fun hats geared toward their "customers". #Teachmindful

inspire0818 Jun 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT

#teachmindful A6. Research it together...Lesson/Ensure understanding of recycling and materials and then find something to create

valerietilton Jun 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT

#teachmindful

Hahne_KingEle Jun 15 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6 Learning is a process. Each and everyday. Modeling and reflecting help Ss see it eventually! #Teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT

#teachmindful

In reply to @R_CILR

megan_chriss Jun 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6: My son taught me how to make a puppet today with a cup/construction. Learned it in PPCD & he remembered. #teachmindful

R_CILR Jun 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you @ChouinardJahant and #teachmindful! Great chat.

soulsdna Jun 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT

#teachmindful Wrote a blog a while ago but setting PD 4 teachers to music https://t.co/lAebvlnE1d

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jun 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Me too Megan #teachmindful

In reply to @megan_chriss

soulsdna Jun 15 @ 10:00 PM EDT

#teachmindful so cute

megan_chriss Jun 15 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6: My son taught me how to make a puppet today with a cup/construction. Learned it in PPCD & he remembered. #teachmindful