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burgessdave Feb 15 @ 9:30 PM EST

30 more minutes of #scitlap going on...and the start of #MakeItReal w/ @MathDenisNJ #tlap #KidsDeserveIt

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:30 PM EST

Welcome to #MakeItReal for the Post-Valentine's Day Share!! Let's spread the love! Introduce yourselves and tell us your fave candy!

participatechat Feb 15 @ 9:30 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #makeitreal by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/yMwKnN1Bl2

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:31 PM EST

Great chat on reading from #kidsdeserveit today! I'm almost late for my own #MakeITReal chat!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:32 PM EST

I'm Denis, host of #MakeItReal, Author of Instant Relevance, and Giant @ReesesPBCups Hearts addict!!

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kimmykcollins Feb 15 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hey! Kim from NC, third grade!! Favorite candy....sour patch kids or sour watermelons! Oh heck, I'm not picky with candy!! #MakeItReal

anichols32 Feb 15 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hi! I'm Amy from NC my favorite candy is River Street Sweets Pralines #MakeItReal

LauraGarlow Feb 15 @ 9:33 PM EST

Laura, Elementary Ed major in MN doing student teaching!! My fave candy is M&Ms! #MakeITReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:33 PM EST

Welcome! Thanks for joining #makeitreal tonight. And I agree, no reason to be picky :)

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spiraledu Feb 15 @ 9:33 PM EST

hi I'm Sue, 3rd Grade teacher in Alaska. I love sour gummy worms or chocolate covered pretzels #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:33 PM EST

Welcome! I live about 20 min from the Mars headquarters. I think it rains M&Ms there! #makeitreal

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LauraGarlow Feb 15 @ 9:34 PM EST

I'm sure it does! I'd love to go there!!! #MakeITReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:34 PM EST

Hi Sue! Welcome back! You nailed it with two of my faves! If I ever get to alaska, I know what to bring #makeitreal

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Weiss__michelle Feb 15 @ 9:34 PM EST

Hey #MakeItReal 🍫 I'm Michelle & im a 2nd grade teacher in IL & I love gummy bears!

JaimeABart Feb 15 @ 9:34 PM EST

Hello! Jaime second grade from NWIndiana...favorite candy changes daily! Today it's caramello! #MakeITReal

RickJetter Feb 15 @ 9:34 PM EST

Hi everyone! Co-Founder of the Dunk Tank here from Buffalo, NY #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:34 PM EST

This song gets played in my house daily. MOstly by my kids, sometimes by me #makeitreal

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RadfordAmy Feb 15 @ 9:35 PM EST

I'm Amy from TN. I'm with you on Reese's hearts! #MakeItReal

anichols32 Feb 15 @ 9:35 PM EST

Fun! Would love a storm if m&ms #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:35 PM EST

Love the rotating favorites. Mood +Candy = New Mood! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:35 PM EST

Welcome Rick! Thanks for joining in on #makeitreal tonight!

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ckoos1 Feb 15 @ 9:35 PM EST

Cathy Koos from Melbourne, FL. Hard to pick a favorite! I'll go with chocolate covered pretzels. #MakeITReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:36 PM EST

I propose Question 1 in One Minute!! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:36 PM EST

There's just someting right about the chocolage/PB ratio! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:36 PM EST

Might need a Reeses Umbrella though #makeitreal

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Vaughn_trapped Feb 15 @ 9:36 PM EST

#makeitreal Sara from NC, 8th grade math. Mick duds all the way!

LauraGarlow Feb 15 @ 9:36 PM EST

maybe I could use that as we learn the word pretend in my class this week.... #MakeITReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:37 PM EST

That is always a safe bet. I"m a huge fan. Did you know salt opens taste receptors to sweet? That's why they're so good! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: What unexpected awesomeness came from Valentine’s Day yesterday that you can use in class tomorrow? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:37 PM EST

Perfect for candy, not so much for orthodontics :) #makeitreal

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ckoos1 Feb 15 @ 9:38 PM EST

Makes sense! A local company makes chocolate covered potato chips. Delicious! #makeitreal

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Artguy76 Feb 15 @ 9:38 PM EST

Sorry I am running late #MakeItReal Matt, K-5 Art in TX

Weiss__michelle Feb 15 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: anytime food is involved, you just made it real for everyone! It motivates and inspires everyone! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:39 PM EST

Welcome Matt! Thanks for coming out to #makeitreal tonight! We're on Q1

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RickJetter Feb 15 @ 9:39 PM EST

Students were thinking about the topic of diabetes. Chocolate turned to a health lesson. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:39 PM EST

Food = extrinsic reward. Every time. #makeitreal

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Weiss__michelle Feb 15 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: what's the fastest route to deliver all of your valentines? Is it also the most direct? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:40 PM EST

Nice! My son brought candy hearts to school and was told he couldn't have them. Ts shared health reasons too #makeitreal

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ckoos1 Feb 15 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: Not sure. I do like the #makered possibilities from kids making Valentines and writing poems or prose. #makeitreal

LauraGarlow Feb 15 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: recently read a story with motto "the more you give, the more you get" Ss can connect valentines to this! #MakeITReal

Artguy76 Feb 15 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: the awesomeness that is my 3rd graders & their direct observation flower sculptures. Had to show off a few. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:40 PM EST

Great question! Have Ss plan the routes then test them out! #makeitreal

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kimmykcollins Feb 15 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1 continue to use food with fractions! Today's math lesson was so much better after an afternoon with skittle fractions! #MakeItReal

RadfordAmy Feb 15 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1. Personal connections about budding middle school love connections! The stories were sweet and sad! #makeitreal

JaimeABart Feb 15 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1 Ss were amazing,they asked to help others left&right.We R learning good citizenship in SS so will explore what acts they saw #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: What unexpected awesomeness came from Valentine’s Day yesterday that you can use in class tomorrow? #MakeItReal

anichols32 Feb 15 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1 candy grams 25 cents each How much for class set, grade set, school? Better to buy candy gram or bag of kisses & create? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:41 PM EST

Cool1 3D print versions of candies #makeitreal

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kimmykcollins Feb 15 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1 continue to make cards, write notes to those who go above and beyond in the school and help others! #MakeItReal

Vaughn_trapped Feb 15 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1 Surprising kids all week in openers thanks to @saravdwerf . Desmos graphs. Edu to solve, etc. i<3u! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:42 PM EST

Those are outstanding! Congratulate them from the #makeitreal group!

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JMaricevic1 Feb 15 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1: Taking advantage of the roll-out of #RomeoAndJuliet & #valentinesday Ss really get how and why #Shakespeare is timeless #makeitreal

ckoos1 Feb 15 @ 9:42 PM EST

Cute idea. These days I'm trying to highlight healthy foods for students! #makeitreal

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brandee_brandt Feb 15 @ 9:42 PM EST

Brandee Brandt, San Antonio TX #MakeITReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:42 PM EST

I use M&Ms and Skittles to show difference between intentional and random distributions in stats #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:43 PM EST

Question 2 cuts in in 1 minute! #MakeItReal

brandee_brandt Feb 15 @ 9:43 PM EST

A1: we wrote breakup letters that we are now analyzing for character development! #MakeITReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:43 PM EST

Great activity. the comparison part is excellent! #makeitreal

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R_CILR Feb 15 @ 9:43 PM EST

Rebecca from Nevada- I love almost anything chocolate, but chocolate with caramel and sea salt...Yum! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q2: What have you learned from past Valentine’s Days that you continue to use every year? #MakeItReal

Weiss__michelle Feb 15 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: when it comes to ordering flowers, Valentine's Day is all about supply and demand #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:45 PM EST

I use Unanswerable questions to get kids thinking. Here's todays! https://t.co/9NaGlqZvsS #makeitreal

MKuniya Feb 15 @ 9:45 PM EST

Good evening. Mark in NV, first time to #makeitreal chat. #dcsdnv

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:45 PM EST

Welcome!! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:45 PM EST

cool! Love isn't always sweet :) #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:46 PM EST

Hi! Thanks for joining #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:46 PM EST

very true. have Ss model the business? #makeitreal

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RadfordAmy Feb 15 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2. You can't go wrong with writing activities with conversation hearts. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:47 PM EST

Bonus Question 2b: What have you gotten rid of from your Valentine's Day Activity list? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:47 PM EST

I haven't used it yet. I'm totally going to do it later! Thanks:) #makeitreal

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MKuniya Feb 15 @ 9:47 PM EST

I read the book last yr was hooked.#MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:48 PM EST

Poetry! and this one! https://t.co/nIn6KE6oMQ #makeitreal

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anichols32 Feb 15 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2 Always have cards for those in need. 💝 The idea of making @buncee cards and sharing digitally w QR codes #MakeItReal

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spiraledu Feb 15 @ 9:48 PM EST

A3. Students love to hear the stories behind why we celebrate: St. Valentine & letter. #makeitreal

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R_CILR Feb 15 @ 9:49 PM EST

I haven't read the book yet, so thanks for the #BookTip! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:49 PM EST

my book, Instant Relevance came out in July and we chat every week! #makeitreal https://t.co/y195olUepe

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Weiss__michelle Feb 15 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2b: this is a year where I am anti-crafts & bulletin boards bc everything I was doing was for ME & not for the students #MakeItReal

LauraGarlow Feb 15 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2: I loved the hundreds day activity we did! Number clues made a ❤️ on the chart! #MakeITReal

brandee_brandt Feb 15 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2: poetry is always a hit when it pertains to love! Use it to teach whatever I am working on that moment! #MakeITReal

RadfordAmy Feb 15 @ 9:49 PM EST

Making a poem with those is one I'll have to remember! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:50 PM EST

Awesome. When it's not about the Student experience, it's not worth experiencing! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:50 PM EST

You'll just love Question 3 in 1 minute!! #MakeItReal

JaimeABart Feb 15 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2 It's the perf time 2 write personal Valentines 2 Ss, highlight what makes them amazing.Impt to Ss that come from shaky homes. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q3: Share your favorite Valentine’s Day Lesson for Math, ELA, SS, Sci, Art, etc. Let’s fill the idea bucket! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:51 PM EST

A2: Great for World Lang too. Try to have Ss express emotion in foreign language is tough! #MakeItReal

anichols32 Feb 15 @ 9:51 PM EST

So important to all students...And teachers #MakeItReal

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spiraledu Feb 15 @ 9:51 PM EST

I stopped trying to do baking activities on Valentine's Day. Better reserved for day before or another time! #makeitreal

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LauraGarlow Feb 15 @ 9:52 PM EST

A2: I also loved the idea to use their Valentine's bags as decorations! No need for extra decorations then! #MakeITReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3: Here's a page of Stats Questions based on Valentines day info https://t.co/fyY4XcAhxY #makeitreal

Weiss__michelle Feb 15 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3: you have 30 seconds to make as many people as possible feel good and valued #makeitreal

Weiss__michelle Feb 8 @ 6:15 PM EST

Spread kindness! Students had 60 seconds to make as many people as possible feel awesome ♥️ #kidsdeserveit

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3: and here's the census page for you to find more and make your own https://t.co/Idg3JaFjf3 #makeitreal

LauraGarlow Feb 15 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3: the hundreds chart activity! Ss led and students looked at adding, subtracting, and patterns to make a ❤️ #MakeITReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3: and a cool slides based on the meaning of "Be My Valentine" https://t.co/rBItucJL8w #makeitreal

MKuniya Feb 15 @ 9:54 PM EST

Valentine’s day is always another day to read Shakespeare, especially sonnets. Poetry’s all around us. #MakeItReal

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LauraGarlow Feb 15 @ 9:54 PM EST

this is an awesome idea!!! #MakeITReal

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JaimeABart Feb 15 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3 making cards for kids who are in hospitals for long stays. Selfless and real #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3: Here's an awesome Valentines #hyperdoc https://t.co/PSmgaMJ5bd #makeitreal

RadfordAmy Feb 15 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3. Brain break and then reflection time with V-Day themed Would You Rather questions from TPT. #MakeItReal

Artguy76 Feb 15 @ 9:55 PM EST

A2: that there is a smell of sugar in the air. That you just can't fight so you have to adjust lesson plans accordingly. #makeitreal

anichols32 Feb 15 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3 Love the idea I learned from @CarolineLehman to create odes to favorite books and publish w @buncee #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:55 PM EST

Awesome. Constant focus on others is the best. Ss will soon find that others are focusing on them #makeitreal

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LauraGarlow Feb 15 @ 9:56 PM EST

we waited to have the sugar til the end of the day and used it as an incentive to work! #MakeITReal

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brandee_brandt Feb 15 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3: we pay it forward with our writing skills. Ss write whatever they choose and share with whomever they choose! #makeitreal

MKuniya Feb 15 @ 9:56 PM EST

Where in NV are you? #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:57 PM EST

It's over already?!?! Thanks for so many great ideas and stories tonight! #MakeItReal

Weiss__michelle Feb 15 @ 9:57 PM EST

A3: Hope King (elementaryshenanigans) dissected animal hearts on Valentine's Day! Now that's how you #MakeItReal

anichols32 Feb 15 @ 9:57 PM EST

Sounds fun and could lead in to some opinion writing #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:57 PM EST

that might be a little TOO real #makeitreal

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LauraGarlow Feb 15 @ 9:57 PM EST

no!!! Say it isn't so! #MakeITReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks for Joining #MakeItReal tonight!! Come back every week, and bring your edufriends too!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:58 PM EST

best response ever! Thanks! We're a quick chat for being late on the east coast #makeitreal

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brandee_brandt Feb 15 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thank you for all the great ideas! #makeitreal

anichols32 Feb 15 @ 9:58 PM EST

Wow! That was fast! Thanks #MakeItReal enjoyed the discussion...But suddenly craving sweets

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 9:59 PM EST

You can check out this chat and every other #makeitreal chat on my archive page here https://t.co/K82k8Zh6UU

LauraGarlow Feb 15 @ 9:59 PM EST

glad I stumbled across this! Hope to join again!! #MakeITReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Feb 15 @ 10:00 PM EST

Meet us here every wednesday at 9:30 EST. And check out Instant Relevance! We just want to #makeitreal https://t.co/4cCSAsJWjn

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Artguy76 Feb 15 @ 10:01 PM EST

A3: I start off the year getting my 5th gr. Ss thinking abt the new Ss moving into school Create welcome video, cards, posters. #makeitreal

LauraGarlow Feb 15 @ 10:01 PM EST

agreed! Where's the secret candy stash?! #MakeItReal

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LauraGarlow Feb 15 @ 10:02 PM EST

definitely will be adding this to my reading list!! #MakeITReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @amazonbooks

Artguy76 Feb 15 @ 10:03 PM EST

Thanks for the great chat tonight! #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Feb 15 @ 10:06 PM EST

Hello twinsie sorry missed #makeitreal #kidsdeserveit tonight busy at STEAM ctr here in Katy. Looks like great chats @StantonAlana

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julie_orloff Feb 15 @ 10:17 PM EST

A3: ❤ that our 2nd grade parents wrote a personal letter to their children for Valentines. Faces & expressions were beautiful #makeitreal

mandyeellis Feb 15 @ 10:23 PM EST

A bathtub of books for kids to dig into #MakeItReal #kidsdeserveit #titletalk @ilprincipals #leadupchat #edchat #leadlap #learnlap #tlap