#Kinderchat Archive | Participate

#kinderchat I am brewing my cuppa tea for the chat! Come on out to play and say 1 great thing you did this weekend!

I’ll start! I ran my second half marathon this year- bested my time by 6 minutes! I’m looking forward to NOT running this week! #kinderchat

KaseyPetersk16 Oct 16 @ 9:04 PM EDT

I just became a member of the #kinderchat Twub. For live tweets, photos, videos and more, check out https://t.co/QrmBKjbVHJ

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hi #kinderchat!! Liane from BC, Canada. Trying to do the chat while eating dinner :) I read this weekend, and it was glorious.

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT

And SO glad we don't! 👌🏻 #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @TheGoodPuppyGuy

dubioseducator Oct 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Just saw this #NYEDCHAT my day in kinder. Picture from a little girl, a little boy conflicted between me & his mom 4his picture (I thanked him & suggested his mom would love the fringed heart he made)& hugs at end of the day from another! Why I do it even as a sub #kinderchat

In reply to @cvarsalona, @Teachr4, @ChrisQuinn64, @randysquier, @ctovani, @WymansWonders

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hi Liane! What’s for supper? #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi #kinderchat This weekend was so chill I can't even remember one great thing!

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT

I think you might love subbing almost as much as you did teaching Faige! And I love that you love it! #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator, @cvarsalona, @Teachr4, @ChrisQuinn64, @randysquier, @ctovani, @WymansWonders

DrWohlwend Oct 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi #kinderchat! I'm here again w/IU students in our educational research class, studying online chats for teachers. IU Homecoming weekend!

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Italian Steamed Halibut with zucchini, carrots, peas and sweet potatoes. #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I put my son in his first Halloween costume for a party which made for an entertaining weekend. 😂 #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Brett, Lamar, Mo., aspiring elementary teacher #kinderchat I stayed at home and watched sports 😂😭😂😭😂😭 boring I know!

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Welcome! I remember homecoming… back in the olden days when I was a kid… #kinderchat

In reply to @DrWohlwend

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I'm afraid of those meerkats #Kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @CarrieMarshall1

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

But isn’t that the greatest thing though? Being chill for a whole weekend? #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

He's so adorable! Those cheeks!! So squishable! #kinderchat

In reply to @MmeKathleen

dubioseducator Oct 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Never liked them and just said no! Not so popular with admin but we worked around it together #Kinderchat

In reply to @MmeKathleen, @happycampergirl, @TheGoodPuppyGuy

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

YUM! #Kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

edtc4001 Oct 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hello #Kinderchat I am joining as an elementary education and special education student at East Carolina University!!

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

My husband is so happy it's October. ALL the sports are on. Except basketball. #kinderchat

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

They’re so cuuuute! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

The hair wingding from nap time really took it over the top. 😍 #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

100% fab. #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Will be in like four-five days! #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

My husband is so happy it's October. ALL the sports are on. Except basketball. #kinderchat
In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

dubioseducator Oct 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I do! I sub at my old school and the one I adopted or they adopted me two years ago when I started my subbing career. #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT

I think you might love subbing almost as much as you did teaching Faige! And I love that you love it! #kinderchat
In reply to @dubioseducator, @cvarsalona, @Teachr4, @ChrisQuinn64, @randysquier, @ctovani, @WymansWonders

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Shhhh. #kinderchat

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

dubioseducator Oct 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Could he be any cuter! #kinderchat

In reply to @MmeKathleen

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

hahahahahahahaha! #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @KC_SEASportsFan

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

So jealous. My child didn't have any hair until she was 3. @MissLederer #kinderchat

In reply to @MmeKathleen, @MissLederer

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Did everybody see the article? I’ll repost it. It’s very short, but I liked the points brought up #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I'd like to say that I continue to be jealous of @dubioseducator because she has the 280-character limit and I don't! #NotFair! #KinderChat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

https://t.co/F9SXTCRHHr #kinderchat

KaseyPetersk16 Oct 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Hi! #kinderchat I am joining this chat as an elementary education major at East Carolina University!

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

How do you get 280 characters? #kinderchat

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan, @dubioseducator

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I’m with you Brett! How does one get this magical new thing? #kinderchat

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan, @dubioseducator

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I read it earlier today!! #KinderChat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Welcome to the #kinderchat!

In reply to @KaseyPetersk16

dubioseducator Oct 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

No clue! Maybe because respect for elders LOL and I need help getting my tweets right #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @KC_SEASportsFan

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

If you are on Facebook, I highly recommend you follow Fairy Dust Teaching- lots of great stuff there #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Well, I'm pretty elderly but still at 140 characters! #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator, @KC_SEASportsFan

happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

The Canada does not really have homecoming. I was an adult before I really understood it. #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @DrWohlwend

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

They are the chosen ones. #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @KC_SEASportsFan, @dubioseducator

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Indeed. #kinderchat

In reply to @MmeKathleen, @CarrieMarshall1, @KC_SEASportsFan, @dubioseducator

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I am bi-lingual. I speak American and Canadian ;-) #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @DrWohlwend

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I was just about to tweet the same thing! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @CarrieMarshall1, @DrWohlwend

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

She is one of the "chosen ones".... #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @KC_SEASportsFan, @dubioseducator

AssignmentHelpN Oct 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat

myassignment Oct 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

The Complete Guide to UK Car Driving Theory Test https://t.co/Z8TN4t4GK0 #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat

dubioseducator Oct 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Hysterical! It took me awhile before I realized it #kinderchat

In reply to @MmeKathleen, @CarrieMarshall1, @KC_SEASportsFan

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Ha! Liane, we just tweeted the same thing. 😂 #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky, @KeeneeLou, @KC_SEASportsFan, @dubioseducator

happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I am functionally Can/US bilingual, tks to 3 yrs of grad school in OR! I even speak fahrenheit! #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @DrWohlwend

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Ok #kinderchat question 1 on its way!

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I speak Fahrenheit because I am elderly. And yet, no 280. #whatswiththat #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @CarrieMarshall1, @DrWohlwend

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT

It took me a while, but I can even translate fahrenheit into celsius and vice versa. Same as miles and kilometres #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @DrWohlwend

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Great minds.... #kinderchat

In reply to @MmeKathleen, @KeeneeLou, @KC_SEASportsFan, @dubioseducator

DrWohlwend Oct 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@happycampergirl parades, gorgeous fall weather, friends, and lots of traffic = homecoming #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I also know how and where to add the extra U in words like colour and behaviour #kinderchat

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

My silly iPad keeps wanting to autocorrect #kinderchat to kinder hat. Ugh.

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

That is just correct spelling. #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

dubioseducator Oct 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Google helps me with the centigrade. Don’t even ask about kilometers etc. #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @CarrieMarshall1, @DrWohlwend

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

And tail gate parties! #kinderchat

In reply to @DrWohlwend, @happycampergirl

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

hahahahaha #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I wanna learn this so I can sound cool... #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I also know how and where to add the extra U in words like colour and behaviour #kinderchat

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

That is VERY IMPORTANT!!! #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

dubioseducator Oct 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Oh I can do that! Hi y’a neighbour #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

teachermeg Oct 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Hi folks. Crazy long day, but wanted to stop in to say hey. #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Did you enjoy your Labour Day? #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

massignmenthelp Oct 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

The Complete Guide to UK Car Driving Theory Test https://t.co/skWVo4OBdl #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Hey Meg! We’re talking Loose Parts if you’re not too exhausted! #kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q1 #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

OK! Q1: I love the title of this article. When we talk "Loose Parts" what is the first thing you think of?

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Hi Meg!!! #kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

OK! Q1: I love the title of this article. When we talk "Loose Parts" what is the first thing you think of?

teachermeg Oct 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I’ll be in and out. Trying to get dinner and the cat is being needy. But I love loose parts. #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Lots of little cool things that children can use to build other cool things #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A1: The first thing i think of is all of the little pieces that add magic to the blocks (or any place else) #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A1 Lots of little cool things that children can use to build other cool things #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I think of abstract, self expression, art, creation #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

OK! Q1: I love the title of this article. When we talk "Loose Parts" what is the first thing you think of?

teachermeg Oct 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Materials that don’t have an agenda-ones that let the children create the agenda/use of them. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q1 #kinderchat
- CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
  
  OK! Q1: I love the title of this article. When we talk "Loose Parts" what is the first thing you think of?

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A1: Honestly? I think of tripping. I love the stuff my students create with loose parts, but I am constantly tripping on them. #kinderchat

teachermeg Oct 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Hey Liane. How are you? #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I hear ya! Or they get shoved in spaces #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

cvarsalona Oct 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

TY 4 sharing your "unretirement joy" as #Kinder sub, Faige.It warms my heart 2 know there are super subs out in field. #NYEDChat #Kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator, @Teachr4, @ChrisQuinn64, @randysquier, @ctovani, @WymansWonders

happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A1: Random stuff with no clear pre-defined purpose - kids decide HOW to use. #kinderchat

dubioseducator Oct 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A1 I learned about loose parts from @DianeKashin1 & then #kinderchat PLN. See some of it making its way into our ECE programs

pelletierprek Oct 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A1 - Loose parts makes me think of a box of random toys that don't go together. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Adding magic. I like the sound of this! #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A1: The first thing i think of is all of the little pieces that add magic to the blocks (or any place else) #kinderchat

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A1: Tiny treasures used to create things in the classroom that take 47 minutes to put away at clean up time. #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I’m loving the words we’re using: random stuff, cool pieces, things w/out an agenda #kinderchat

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Tired today.We spent the afternoon outside,and are off the pumpkin patch in the morning. A lot of fresh air wears me out. You? #kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I think that might be a perfect description, lol! #kinderchat

In reply to @MmeKathleen

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I'd like to say... Unifix cubes were my favorite loose part as a K student. Until we used them for math purposes 😂😭😂😭😂😭 #KinderChat

dubioseducator Oct 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A1 Loose parts hold endless possibilities! #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

That’s the way it always is! We teachers ruin all the good stuff! #kinderchat

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

RIGHT??? And I find them in the strangest places! I spent 20 minutes looking for the button box the other day. #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Confession #kinderchat It really really annoys me when they don’t put the loose parts away where I WANT THEM TOO!!!

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

THIS!! #kinderchat I love loose parts, but clean up is a challenge some days!

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A1: Tiny treasures used to create things in the classroom that take 47 minutes to put away at clean up time. #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

This is when I practice “belly breathing” #kinderchat #smelltheflower #blowoutthecandle

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Confession #kinderchat It really really annoys me when they don’t put the loose parts away where I WANT THEM TOO!!!

teachermeg Oct 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Loose parts can be big too, they don’t always need to be the small things. #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I know!!! Those darn teachers!!! Ugh!!! 😂😂😂😂 #KinderChat But then why am I going to start college soon to become one!?!? 😂😭😂😭 #KinderChat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

That’s the way it always is! We teachers ruin all the good stuff! #kinderchat
In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Kinder Brag: My Kinders this year are the most amazing cleaner-uppers. Not sure why. Not me. #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

You are not alone! I have loosened up on some clean up rules, but please put the bin back on the shelf. #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#kinderchat

KaseyPetersk16 Oct 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A1: I think of random materials for students to use when participating in hands-on activities!
In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Good point! Then you know what they do? ADD LITTLE THINGS TO THE BIG THINGS. 😜#kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q2 is in the dock Also, don’t forget to add the #kinderchat to your answers!

edtc4001 Oct 16 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A1: Lots of little pieces students use with their imagination #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

teachermeg Oct 16 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Haha. Unless they are toddlers. Then it’s all loose parts and containers to carry the loose parts around. #kinderchat

In reply to @MmeKathleen

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Enjoy them! You may never have this again! #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A1: Loose parts offer endless imagination,but can challenge kids who are used to "closed" toys. Involves risk taking for some #kinderchat

jc_floyd1 Oct 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Having them K'NEX is a pain. I will find the tiny pieces for days after. #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Great point Liane! #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Or teachers! Or parents! #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Very good point. #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I usually have "closed" toys out in September & transition to loose parts. Lots of exploration and discovery of what it "can" be #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Look who didn’t add the #kinderchat this time! and this stems off of Liane’s statement abt kids not knowing what to do

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT

In the vein of @tiegradloepky Q2- Do we have to many pre-formed toys? What is the effect on our Ss?

happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Confession: I sometimes made loose parts mandatory: Here is bucket of popsicle stix & clothespins. 10 min, no other options. #kinderchat

dubioseducator Oct 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Open ended materials and unstructured time can be challenging for some #kinderchat Some used to being programmed 24/7

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Agreed! It took a lot of encouragement from a supportive admin and some big changes to my thinking before I started loose parts #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A2 I have a few pre-formed toys out on our few Fridays. And I do have a plastic farm set that I inherited. #kinderconfessional #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I made bags like that one year. "Busy bags" where you grabbed a bag and explored what you could make with the stuff inside. #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

KaseyPetersk16 Oct 16 @ 9:33 PM EDT

#kinderchat I feel that they are too many pre-formed toys that can limit students imaginations and almost give them a cookie cutter mindset.

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I used to do that as well. Sometimes they just need to sit with them to open their minds a bit #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A2: I've taught in a variety of demographics and find there are some Ss who are more use to being creative with little direction #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT

*steals this idea* #KinderChat

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I made bags like that one year. "Busy bags" where you grabbed a bag and explored what you could make with the stuff inside. #kinderchat
In reply to @happycampergirl

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Mix. Eg: My "little people" are in a bin, but no farm or house. I have a dollhouse, but sometimes don't put furniture or people #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Me too! Except we call it "sharing" because #kinderchat

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT

BTW: clothespins & popsicle sticks became a VERY popular bucket! #kinderchat

ryflinn Oct 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT

We have an area in the room for creations we display. Kids want to keep their work together and come back to it. #kinderchat

pelletierprek Oct 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A2 - There are many pre-formed toys. Even those that seem open-ended like blocks can be very closed #kinderchat

KaseyPetersk16 Oct 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#kinderchat A2 There are too many pre-formed toys that can limit the students imagination that can give them a cookie cutter way of thinking

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT

same with school iPads. Kids use them as "games"/entertainment at home. At school, I teach them to be creators with tech #kinderchat

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A2: ANYONE can purchase a toy for a child. Teachers can create the environment for students to take risks with open ended items. #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT

This is my issue with Lego- too many sets and not enough freeform. Kids have a hard time going out of the box with them #kinderchat

In reply to @KaseyPetersk16

happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Sometimes, combining 2 otherwise unrelated sets of materials creates loose parts: pattern blocks & gemstones! pinecones & jenga! #kinderchat

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT

We put out the bin of ceramic tiles today.Kids created a video game level.I want to get my Popsicle sticks and clothes pins out! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

ryflinn Oct 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Most of the time, I allow free play and say, no electronics because I want them playing with each other and solving conflicts. #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I inherited a giant tub of Lego that is really free form. No kits! #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @KaseyPetersk16

hatcherelli Oct 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@aesinclair11 Hey Andrea! #kinderchat is going on right now. Check it out. I think @MmeKathleen is involved.

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#KinderChat .... ran out of characters 😡😡😡😡😡😂😭😂😭😂😭😂

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT

One of the things I'm gonna do with this is marshmallows and toothpicks to have them build bridges but only limited # to allow more thinking
In reply to @KeeneeLou

dubioseducator Oct 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A2 a kinder teacher made these as part of STEAM ideas #kinderchat a different look at loose parts

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

This is really important! Especially in a K class where things get put away so much more often It gives them ownership #kinderchat

In reply to @ryflinn

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I love that. I try that every year, and every year, it's a challenge finding space. I've used pylons in the past to mark saves #kinderchat

In reply to @ryflinn

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

We have little ceramic tiles and "jewels" - those fancy stones that go in the bottom of vases! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I MAY or MAY NOT have successfully put my child to bed before #kinderchat began. 🙌🏻

In reply to @hatcherelli, @aesinclair11

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I used to make “quiet trays”. Same concept as busy bags. Kids would sit and create with tiles, etc on a cookie sheet. #kinderchat

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Yes! But once they start, HOOO BOY, the creations I've seen made!! #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @KaseyPetersk16

ryflinn Oct 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Some of my students have the same Lego creations they’ve been buildong@ok for at least three weeks #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT

OMG, adding those jewels to ANYTHING makes it better! #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT

He was tired from voting and looking adorable in his Halloween costume! #kinderchat

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MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Or those flat marbles. They get me every time! #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:39 PM EDT

I bought these really cool glass tiles from Michaels but we have to be careful they are GLASS and are SHARP! #kinderchat

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ryflinn Oct 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Teacher across hall is making monsters with play dough and odds and ends like jewels. #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#kinderchat the Dollarama is a great place to buy loose parts, fyi

happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Or those big round sequins - the ones that are 2-3 cm in diameter! #kinderchat

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MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Then I put the hood on... 😭 "You've gone TOO FAR." #kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

We share our iPads in class. They photograph the creations, can write about them, make up stories as a team. It works for me. #kinderchat

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KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

This gives me an idea that I could do with words 😎😎😎 Put numerous tiles with letters in a bag and see what words they can spell #Kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I used to make “quiet trays”. Same concept as busy bags. Kids would sit and create with tiles, etc on a cookie sheet. #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

But he’s soon sweet!! #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT

No one really likes a hood, do they?! #kinderchat

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edtc4001 Oct 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Play dough is always a fun loose parts activity, too #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I took an old Scrabble game and did just that. It’s awesome! #kinderchat

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teachermeg Oct 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT

My staff and I work to have mostly open ended materials in the environment. They have too many closed ended things at home. #kinderchat

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Flat marbles?? #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Oh that would be better! No bandaids on call, either! #kinderchat

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MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT

If we were K students together, we 'd have been THOSE kids asking to decorate everything with shiny things. #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Today, @mmekathleen inspired me to start monthly loose parts challenge for my tchrs. #kinderchat

ryflinn Oct 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

That is fine, I think those are good uses of IPads. We must be aware of IPads Turing into cool worksheets. #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Duh. Glitter makes everything better. #kinderchat

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KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Very nice!! I think it'd be something they'd be interested in #Kinderchat

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teachermeg Oct 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

So I want school to be a retreat from the plastic, technology infused world. One where they can explore without limits. #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I always like to put out just play dough- no cutters or other toys. Takes them a bit, but eventually they begin to create #kinderchat

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edtc4001 Oct 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Messy, but open ended and fun! #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Glitter is the STD of crafting #teamnoglitter #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Duh. Glitter makes everything better. #kinderchat
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edtc4001 Oct 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT

So true. Home is filled with closed ended activities and toys, it's a shame #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Loose parts challenge: Ea month, all 10 ECE tchrs will get bag of same random loose parts & document what kids do w/them. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I do have orange coloured play dough this month and gingerbread flavoured in December. I like it. #sorry #Canadianspellings #kinderchat

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teachermeg Oct 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

That is false. Glitter makes everything worse. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Duh. Glitter makes everything better. #kinderchat
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KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Hahahahaha!!!!! #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q4- <3 this: "Open-ended materials take children into authentic higher order thinking” Do you agree or disagree? Why? #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Reminds me of the days when the teacher brought shaving cream and put a blab of it on our desks. #Kinderchat

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pelletierprek Oct 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Great idea! #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Loose parts challenge: Ea month, all 10 ECE tchrs will get bag of same random loose parts & document what kids do w/them. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Yes. Team #NOGLITTER. #kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Love this!! #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Thank you! I am very proud of myself, but @MmeKathleen gets the credit for the inspiration! #kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

TEAM GLITTER!!!! #kinderchat

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teachermeg Oct 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I’m not anti tech. I’m anti tech that thinks for the kids rather than tech as a tool to elevate their own thinking. #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Oct 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Hey #kinderchat will be missing next few chats. Off to Thailand soon (Last Time there 15 years ago) but get to go to Chang Mai this time and Bali. Hope to take pictures and hashtag chats.

CherylEmrich Oct 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Engaging with Nature loose parts! Lots of replications and role playing have evolved! #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Oh my Faige! Enjoy!!! Let us know how you are liking it! #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 Agree. All the words in Blooms Taxonomy and invites questioning, inquiry, curiosity, thinking! #kinderchat

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KaseyPetersk16 Oct 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT

It is a shame! Children have such great minds and they need the materials to express it properly. #kinderchat

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pelletierprek Oct 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 - Open-ended materials make children think about what they are doing as opposed to close-ended when they are just doing #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Retweeting myself! #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q4- <3 this: "Open-ended materials take children into authentic higher order thinking” Do you agree or disagree? Why? #kinderchat

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Agreed. I dislike the "tech worksheet" that I see happening in schools. #kinderchat

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edtc4001 Oct 16 @ 9:47 PM EDT

It's so important to use technology that maximizes independent thinking and doesn't minimize it. Not just technology-everything! #kinderchat

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MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4: Agreed. It's like the saying "a picture is worth 1000 words." Open ended = 1000 questions. Closed = where is my end result? #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Can I have your 280-characters since you can't use them!? I'd hate for them to go to waste!! Kidding kidding. Have a safe trip!! #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Oct 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Hey #kinderchat will be missing next few chats. Off to Thailand soon (Last Time there 15 years ago) but get to go to Chang Mai this time and Bali. Hope to take pictures and hashtag chats.

happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Hey, do y'all want to join my loose parts challenge? I could tweet out materials at start of month? (Alas, cannot BUY for you!) #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Cool! #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:47 PM EDT

And those kids who *always* want to get it right, they need the open endedness of loose parts, I think. We all do #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I think it’s a great idea Amy! I’m totally in! #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Yes I do. It will inspire me! #kinderchat

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edtc4001 Oct 16 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4: the entire Bloom's taxonomy is easily represented through open ended materials. #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:49 PM EDT

#kinderchat Where are some of your fav places to get Loose Parts? I love the $ store, but also nature is a great provider!

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Which is pretty awesome, I think #kinderchat

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KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Agree. I say it brings out their imagination and creativity #Kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q4- <3 this: "Open-ended materials take children into authentic higher order thinking” Do you agree or disagree? Why? #kinderchat

CherylEmrich Oct 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4: Agreed!Open ended materials allow entry points at any developmental level and can be adapted to foster inquiry! #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Ok, it's on. First loose parts challenge will start in November! #kinderchat

teachermeg Oct 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Thanks. It doesn’t feel like it often. #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q5- This last quote stuck with me as well: "Close materials stop the child at the level of comprehension” #kinderchat

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

We have a Reuse Centre here in Edmonton. It's 5$ for anything basically weighing in under 10 pounds of upcycled materials. #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

I’m so into this! #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Ok, it's on. First loose parts challenge will start in November! #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Our September tub has been seeds, pods, sunflowers, grain, etc we found around our homes #kinderchat

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teachermeg Oct 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT

The recycle bin! Tubes, containers, lids.... #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:49 PM EDT

#kinderchat Where are some of your fav places to get Loose Parts? I love the $ store, but also nature is a great provider!

ryflinn Oct 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Dry erase boards and markers are sometimes the best bell work because they can work on so many things. I hear the best convos #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#kinderchat There is this great little store in Bar Harbor Maine that has all of these little wooden pieces. I love going in there to look

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT

The last tweet should read 110 pounds, not 10 pounds. #kinderchat

KaseyPetersk16 Oct 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#kinderchat

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Another reason to go to Bar Harbor Maine!! #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT

That’s a lot of stuff! #kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Nice! I think the closest one is Vancouver for me, and I'm really not a city driving person #kinderchat

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ryflinn Oct 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT

We are going to create our Leaf People or animals tomorrow from my fav place... outside. #Kinderchat

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MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Also, ask families to save stuff! Bread tags, milk lids, Baby food lids, etc. #kinderchat

pelletierprek Oct 16 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5- I agree. With close materials there is only so far a child can go. #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Another reason why it’s my favourite (or is that favorite) place in the world! #kinderchat

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MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Also, save your corks. Don't TELL ME you don't have any of those. #kinderchat

edtc4001 Oct 16 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#kinderchat A5: Close materials are a great tool if you're only interested in testing memory or understanding but don't offer the student...

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:55 PM EDT

One of our Ts brought in some corks- the kids had a big discussion on what they were from, lol! #kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A lot of our loose parts are donated materials. Toilet paper rolls, food boxes, buttons, corks, lids, keys. #kinderchat

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:55 PM EDT

We are on the same wave length tonight... #kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Seriously, put out toilet paper rolls rolls of masking tape with some felts and construction paper. They creations are amazing. #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Agreed. Because closed materials don't really allow creation once you reach a certain point #KinderChat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q5- This last quote stuck with me as well: "Close materials stop the child at the level of comprehension” #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#kinderchat UGH!!

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Here’s another post: https://t.co/kBkQo17bUv

MmeKathleen - Moderator Oct 16 @ 9:57 PM EDT

I'm off to catch up on This Is Us. Goodnight everyone! #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks everyone for coming out tonight! The chat just flew by! Have a great week, and get out those loose parts! #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Agreed #KinderChat I actually should start doing this so I have a nice stock once I start teaching

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Seriously, put out toilet paper rolls rolls of masking tape with some felts and construction paper. They creations are amazing. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Oct 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks for all the fun! See you all next week #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

You really should! #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Have a great week! #kinderchat

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CherylEmrich Oct 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Check in with local seamstress stores for donations! We made puppets, created forts, clothes etc from fabric! #kinderchat

teachermeg Oct 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Night, Carrie. Go Cubs! #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks for coming out to play! #kinderchat

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edtc4001 Oct 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A5: Agree!! Close materials are very limiting #kinderchat

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KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

But then idk where I'd put them 😂😭😂😭😂😭 keep in mind I haven't even started college yet #KinderChat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

These are awesome! #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

PLEASE go Cubs! #kinderchat

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KC_SEASportsFan Oct 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Great #KinderChat tonight!! I don't think I've laughed as much as I did tonight!! Talk to you all next week!!

tiegradloeppky Oct 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Sometimes I think closed materials can be a comfort & a teaching tool for Ss who have little exposure to playing with others. #kinderchat

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CarrieMarshall1 Oct 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Like you said, they can be a great tool, but open ended gives us so much more to work with! #kinderchat

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