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hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:00 PM EDT

How many days of school left? Some people are already out Im sure! #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Hi ho! Heidi here hosting tonight's #Kinderchat Jump in and introduce yourself!

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hi from Jennifer in Atlanta. Spent the day planning with my team and packing up my classroom. #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Two weeks for me! #Kinderchat A week of PD after kids leave

Uustinaa Jun 5 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi eveyone, I'm Justine an educator from Ontario #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Am on mobile tonight so please pardon if I miss tweets! #Kinderchat

des_maine Jun 5 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hey everyone! My name I India and today is my first day of summer break!! #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Do you pack everything up or just turn cabinets around? Where do you store everything? #Kinderchat

In reply to @JJDLagrange

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi friends! Christine from Alberta, Canada and I have my Kinders until June 23. In school until June 30. #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Fabulous!! Congratulations!! #Kinderchat

In reply to @des_maine

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hello!!!! #Kinderchat

In reply to @Uustinaa

happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Amy here, in The Canada. Our kids finish June 23, teachers 26, me... hoping for 29th...? #Kinderchat

HowardKiyuna Jun 5 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hello #kinderchat. Former ECE, now full house Inclusion me Tr. My classes cover a wide range.

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Long story, am moving classrooms and will share my new room with a Spanish teacher, going bilingual. #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Faige retired kinder teacher. I'm subbing for the lower division librarian Thurs/Fri & next Mon/Tues. School over on June 14th #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:05 PM EDT

What are the plans for the summer? #Kinderchat I might get a trip in if I can swing it!

katnish16 Jun 5 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi #kinderchat! Kathryn from the Los Angeles area. Kids are done next wed, I'll be done next Fri. Can't wait!

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:05 PM EDT

So you are our latest probably in NAmerica?! England folks go longest #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:05 PM EDT

We go to Maui for guaranteed summer. I'm giving a workshop in Honolulu too! #ibpyp #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht

HowardKiyuna Jun 5 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hello #kinderchat. Former ece. Now mid sch full inclusion.

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Quite possibly! But this year, our kids don't return until after Labour Day in September #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hi Kathryn!! I love Southern CA! #Kinderchat You and @dubioseducator

In reply to @katnish16, @dubioseducator

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Oh that's fantastic!!! Wow!! #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Wow! Haven't been there since my honeymoon 26 years ago! What kind of workshop? #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @hechternacht

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Does @MauiMickey know?! She's a Hawaii true love! :) #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @MauiMickey

katnish16 Jun 5 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A week in Lake Tahoe right after I'm done. Then 2 wk road trip with my mom later in the summer. Also going to 2 weddings. Whee! #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:07 PM EDT

We had our honeymoon there in 1983. I was soooo young!! I'm giving an intro workshop to the Primary Years Programme #kinderchat

In reply to @JJDLagrange, @hechternacht

happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Summer plans: presenting at @SDE4Educators Natl I Teach K conf, then road trip to @coppercreekcamp! #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:08 PM EDT

My daughter & grandkids coming for 5 weeks. Girls to camp 4wks little boy 2wks. Daughter & I need to get into some mischief #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Yes! We are planning a get together! Right, @MauiMickey ?! #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @MauiMickey, @MauiMickey

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Oh that's so neat!! #kinderchat What org is your talk through?

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @JJDLagrange

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Sounds wonderful Enjoy #Kinderchat

In reply to @katnish16, @hechternacht

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I'm excited to island hop and meet some wonderful @ibpyp teachers! #kinderchat

In reply to @des_maine, @hechternacht, @ibpyp

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Is she going this year as well?! Wow! #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @MauiMickey

katnish16 Jun 5 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Going to the I Teach K conf is on my teaching bucket list! #someday #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @SDE4Educators, @coppercreekcamp

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Niiiice!!! Sounds fun!! :) Mischief is important!! #Kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Yes!!! Sorry...late to the party, #kinderchat ...can't wait for my shave ice with @KeeneeLou !

In reply to @hechternacht, @KeeneeLou

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:10 PM EDT

It's with the International Baccalaureate and I'm working with teachers new to the Primary Years Programme #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @JJDLagrange

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Diversity topic tonight: chatting about learning differences and accommodations #Kinderchat We'll get started in a minute here!

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Any links with info. Curious #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @JJDLagrange, @hechternacht

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I teach PYP at my school. We are going to use Approaches to Learning as our "skills" in our Seesaw portfolios in the fall! #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @hechternacht

KndrgartnROX Jun 5 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Jola in Oklahoma Checking in late for #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:10 PM EDT

It's a pretty great event! PreK, 1st gr, 2nd gr tchrs from my school get to go this yr, too! #Kinderchat

In reply to @katnish16, @SDE4Educators, @coppercreekcamp

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Here's the website https://t.co/jrKsFKVjcl @ibpyp is all about great pedagogy, inquiry, DAP, and it's my fave #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator, @JJDLagrange, @hechternacht, @ibpyp

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Nice!! Vegas and CA! #Kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @SDE4Educators, @coppercreekcamp

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Also heading to LA/San Diego with my brother. It's a summer of travel! #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht

St006C Jun 5 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Hey Courtney K T WA! #kinderchat

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Just followed @ibpyp #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @des_maine, @hechternacht, @ibpyp, @ibpyp

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Hi Jola!! You out of school or still going? OK is early right? #kinderchat

In reply to @KndrgartnROX

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:11 PM EDT

That is so cool! I'm loving the new enhancements that are coming! And I need to learn about See Saw! #kinderchat

In reply to @JJDLagrange, @hechternacht

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Oh that's fabulous!! I loved Southern CA!! #Kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

MissAJMayhew Jun 5 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Hi #Kinderchat elementary education major here

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:12 PM EDT

There's so many great workshops to choose! DM me and we can chat! #kinderchat

In reply to @des_maine, @hechternacht, @JJDLagrange

KndrgartnROX Jun 5 @ 9:12 PM EDT

School was out on the 24th, but i'm teaching the summer session #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht

katnish16 Jun 5 @ 9:13 PM EDT

When are you coming to LA? Perhaps a Twitter meetup with me and @dubioseducator ?? #Kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @hechternacht, @dubioseducator

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Oh that's great!! Would love to hear more #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @JJDLagrange

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:13 PM EDT

How long is the summer session? #kinderchat

In reply to @KndrgartnROX

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Assessment in the Early Years is a good one! #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @des_maine, @hechternacht

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Sounds like a great idea #kinderchat

In reply to @katnish16, @MauiMickey, @hechternacht

KndrgartnROX Jun 5 @ 9:14 PM EDT

16 days, 4 days for 4 weeks. And I'm teaching big kids! #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I would love that, but I'm only in LA for a day and a half at Dland. #kinderchat

In reply to @katnish16, @hechternacht, @dubioseducator

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Oh I'd love to come!! I wish I had an unlimited travel budget!! #kinderchat

In reply to @katnish16, @MauiMickey, @dubioseducator

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Hi there Amanda! #kinderchat

In reply to @MissAJMayhew

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Let's start by sharing some of the variety of learning differences you've had experience with #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Lots of new Early Years workshops coming! And the enhancements to the PYP are looking great too! #kinderchat

In reply to @JJDLagrange, @des_maine, @hechternacht

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hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Oh that's a fun change! #Kinderchat

In reply to @KndrgartnROX

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Enjoy your stay #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @katnish16, @hechternacht

katnish16 Jun 5 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Next time then! :) #Kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @hechternacht, @dubioseducator

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Thanks! Primary reason for coming down is the AMLE conference in SD. just tagging along with my brother. #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:16 PM EDT

For sure! :-) #kinderchat

In reply to @katnish16, @hechternacht, @dubioseducator

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Such a year with Ss ending year reading from F&P level 2 up to 24! #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Let's start by sharing some of the variety of learning differences you've had experience with #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Every year there is such a wide and wonderful variety of differences! How's that for a vague answer! #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:17 PM EDT

oops sorry - that's Rigby! #Kinderchat

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Such a year with Ss ending year reading from F&P level 2 up to 24! #Kinderchat
- hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:15 PM EDT
  
  Let's start by sharing some of the variety of learning differences you've had experience with #Kinderchat

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:18 PM EDT

This is the first year I have a very homogeneous group with very close abilities. Weird! #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht

happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Lately I have been thinking a lot about how physical dev can mask/hide/enhance cognitive skills/weaknesses... #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Haaa! True!! Hard to tell and yet that's the stuff people need to hear! #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

Uustinaa Jun 5 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A1. Children who are very verbal and have an advanced vocab to those who mumble n hv difficulty articulating 1-2 word sentences #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Mostly hard bc it fades into the background of practice and you forget you know?! I don't know! #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Even as a sub I notice wide range in all curricular areas. Big one has also been SEL. For some the challenge continues #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I have 12 students and I can lurk, listen, and "assess" with a glance! It is really amazing. #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @hechternacht

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Can you elaborate? Are you meaning tall/big kid who is really low in development? #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

Uustinaa Jun 5 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A1. It's amazing how much Kinders develop over summer months tho #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I'll list a few and lets offer each other a few tips, suggestions or share difficulties when dealing w in the classroom! #Kinderchat

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:20 PM EDT

SEL is a hot topic for me. Want to really get on it pronto next year! #Kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

KndrgartnROX Jun 5 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I had some reading chapter books and others who struggled to read their own names. But we had a ball learning together! #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jun 5 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#kinderchat guess whose Internet is acting up again!?!? Hopefully next week it'll calm down. .. #missyouguys

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:20 PM EDT

So jealous! It is so hard to get to 22 kids every day. #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Interesting. I've thought about that- how one strength takes over for a weaker point- #kinderchat Is that what you're thinking about?

In reply to @happycampergirl

katnish16 Jun 5 @ 9:20 PM EDT

This year: One on autism spectrum, one with major hearing loss (surgery helped), one on an IEP for speech. (class size of 5!) #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:20 PM EDT

It is a very rare experience. Next year I have 18, which is still great. #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I find 18 to be the perfect number for K. Not too big, not too small. #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:21 PM EDT

5?!! Wow! #kinderchat

In reply to @katnish16, @hechternacht

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:21 PM EDT

It's amazing those jumps- would love to see it correlated to actual physical growth #Kinderchat

In reply to @JJDLagrange

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Agree :-) #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

That is my usual spread in abilities. I love how the strong students help the ones who are struggling. #kinderchat

In reply to @KndrgartnROX

katnish16 Jun 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Yeah.... I've learned this year that there is such thing as "too small" #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @hechternacht

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Miss you #kindertwin ! #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

You have students with complex needs #kinderchat

In reply to @katnish16, @hechternacht

happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Yes, but also how weak fine motor can mask weak or strong early lit skills, etc. #Kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

St006C Jun 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Please RT Qs? #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Or how we maybe don't expect as much from physically tiny kids... #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

katnish16 Jun 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I do! I had a much more homogeneous (and larger!) group last year. #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @hechternacht

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Are u in a special ed school #kinderchat or special ed class

In reply to @katnish16, @KeeneeLou, @hechternacht

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I have one like that this year. HORRIBLE fine motor, but fantastic vocabulary and oral skills. #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I saw some of my high readers really struggled with letter formation. #Kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @MauiMickey

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I would agree. I've learned so much about OT since I've been in Kinder #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @MauiMickey

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

How do you accommodate for highly stressed children? Autistic? Bullies? Victims? Oppositional? What new issues are you seeing? #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

And how strength in 1 area ex: strong fine motor can be overgeneralised as strengths in all... #kinderchat Does good printing = strong lit?

In reply to @hechternacht

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I would love some OT training #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @happycampergirl, @MauiMickey

katnish16 Jun 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Nope. Regular class. Private school. All the classes are tiny. #Kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator, @KeeneeLou, @hechternacht

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I think so critical to see and share spectrums of how many are juggling issues others aren't! #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @katnish16

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Let's say, it's WAY more than pencil grip. I got schooled. #kinderchat

In reply to @JJDLagrange, @happycampergirl, @MauiMickey

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT

The newest issue I am seeing is students who cannot problem solve. Just stand there without trying to figure things out. #kinderchat

St006C Jun 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Making sure my response is about helping Ss and not punitive punishment. #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I think is grossly under utilized area!! #Kinderchat OTs soooo knowledgeable!

In reply to @JJDLagrange, @KeeneeLou, @happycampergirl, @MauiMickey

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I see this too and notice it in math/number writing. That pencil work compounds struggle as kinders write to get ideas in print #kinderchat

In reply to @JJDLagrange, @happycampergirl, @MauiMickey

happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Some of my very best PD has been informal conversations w/ 2 OT friends. They deserve MUCH credit for some of my knowledge! #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @JJDLagrange, @MauiMickey

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:27 PM EDT

And those Speech Paths are pretty awesome too! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @JJDLagrange, @MauiMickey

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:27 PM EDT

This year, several of my Ss struggled with playing games cooperatively. Tough with play-oriented learning...#Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

How do you accommodate for highly stressed children? Autistic? Bullies? Victims? Oppositional? What new issues are you seeing? #Kinderchat

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I wish I had access to an OT. #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @KeeneeLou, @JJDLagrange

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Regional person? In your district? #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @happycampergirl, @JJDLagrange

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:28 PM EDT

And conversely too. #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @hechternacht

St006C Jun 5 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Use many social stories to address bullying. #Kinderchat

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:29 PM EDT

There is no OT in our district that I am aware of...in preschool, but nothing after. #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @happycampergirl, @JJDLagrange

happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Yes! So often, weak printing/scissor/drawing skills mean we assume overall weak student... #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator, @hechternacht

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:29 PM EDT

I am in an independent school - don't have one that comes in #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou, @happycampergirl

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Ah yes I see what you mean #Kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @dubioseducator

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

WE ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YELLING EVERYTHING IN MY CLASS THIS YEAR! 😳 #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

How do you manage and balance high/middle/low academics while still challenging and targeting each child? #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Yes, I can see that! Often a family doc can make a referral in our area to both OT, PT, and Speech. #kinderchat

In reply to @JJDLagrange, @MauiMickey, @happycampergirl

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

You or the kids? ;-) #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

KndrgartnROX Jun 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Oh my lanta, yes!!! "Why are you yelling, they are right there" #thingsisayeveryday #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I think that @happycampergirl and I WOULD FIT RIGHT IN!! #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @happycampergirl

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Open-ended activities help with this. Varying expectations, depending on student ability. #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

How do you manage and balance high/middle/low academics while still challenging and targeting each child? #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:31 PM EDT

This right here #kinderchat

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Open-ended activities help with this. Varying expectations, depending on student ability. #kinderchat
- hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT
  
  How do you manage and balance high/middle/low academics while still challenging and targeting each child? #Kinderchat

katnish16 Jun 5 @ 9:31 PM EDT

New issue noticed: kids can't sit through movies. Get bored/distracted easily. (Not that I did this very often ;) #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:32 PM EDT

My big notice this year is the resilience factor for some of the young ones, ECE & kinders Tears/words/body before language #kinderchat

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I like the workshop model; my co-teacher and I tackle differentiated small groups while the other Ss work at ind. centers. #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

How do you manage and balance high/middle/low academics while still challenging and targeting each child? #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Open-ended play-based activities are self-differentiating - kids will work at their own level. #Kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:32 PM EDT

LOL! That would be the kids! #kinderchat

In reply to @JJDLagrange

ADutke Jun 5 @ 9:32 PM EDT

This looks like the perfect way to wrap up a year in Kindergarten! #ECEChat #KinderChat #EnviroEd

AndeeWebb Jun 5 @ 3:49 PM EDT

These are the days I hope they remember ☀️🌿🌸#almost1stgraders

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#kinderchat

kindermoore44 Jun 5 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I find there is also less common sense- but I guess those two go hand in hand!
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hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:33 PM EDT

To stop myself from wanting to yell in frustration I started singing! It works!! :) #Kinderchat

In reply to @JJDLagrange, @MauiMickey

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Absolutely! Common sense is not so common. #whydidyougodownthewetslide? #kinderchat

In reply to @kindermoore44

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I think this is a brilliant thing #marypoppins ;-) #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @JJDLagrange, @MauiMickey

happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Many employer health benefits include some OT services for dependents - worth asking parents to explore! #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @JJDLagrange, @MauiMickey

Uustinaa Jun 5 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A2. I make use of the 'Emotions Corner' and we have a time for kindness stories where Ss give out kindness squares #kinderchat

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I have been known to do that...#Kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @MauiMickey

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Love that idea! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:34 PM EDT

It seriously works!! Just bust into song!! Changes EVERYTHING #Kinderchat

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Uustinaa Jun 5 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A2. I talk a lot about safety in my class, and feeling safe #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:35 PM EDT

We forget many of the simple ways we accommodate wide diversity of learners. Can you share a few of your hidden strategies? #Kinderchat

MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:35 PM EDT

THIS! #kinderchat

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:32 PM EDT

My big notice this year is the resilience factor for some of the young ones, ECE & kinders Tears/words/body before language #kinderchat

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:35 PM EDT

YES! Give them time and my favorite #kinderchat

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Uustinaa Jun 5 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4. I try to include a visual that represents what I'm saying orally #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:36 PM EDT

One activity with many entry points. Looks the same on the outside. Lots of difference on the inside #kinderchat

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JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:36 PM EDT

How about having Ss work in pairs; could either match by similar ability or alternatively go hi/lo. #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:35 PM EDT

We forget many of the simple ways we accommodate wide diversity of learners. Can you share a few of your hidden strategies? #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Changing pairs and groupings around can be very powerful! Put two bossy like to control things together- fun stuff :) #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Love this! And try to pair "highs" with "highs" more than the other way around when you can Esp in Math @ctfosnot #kinderchat

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katnish16 Jun 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Demonstrating visually while explaining orally. Simple and (hopefully) second nature but important! #Kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

So much of meeting needs is knowing your students & having toolkit of on the spot adaptations to activities/tasks. #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

So important!!! #Kinderchat

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St006C Jun 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

My Ss LOVE singing. We r doing nursery rhymes now and all I hear is singing during reading time now!! Lol 😂#Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Executive functioning is key for all learners. Two articles coming to look at: 1. https://t.co/cPlvWvoHuZ #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Also: ILLUSTRATED visual supports. Put pictures w/words - schedule, instructions labels, etc. #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Singing and chant directly impact reading!! #KinderChat

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dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I have been know to throw my lesson out the window when the juggling act doesn't work! #KinderChat

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JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:41 PM EDT

OMG, we did a unit of inquiry about songs and rhymes in April and they are still singing Down By the Bay! #Kinderchat

St006C Jun 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

My Ss LOVE singing. We r doing nursery rhymes now and all I hear is singing during reading time now!! Lol 😂#Kinderchat
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JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I learned this from a wise colleague. #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Jun 5 @ 9:42 PM EDT

1/2 of my group would be singing and other 1/2 would be yelling over the singers. #kinderchat

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katnish16 Jun 5 @ 9:42 PM EDT

There's an early literacy campaign in CA and their tag line (sung of course) is "Talk read sing, it changes everything!" #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:42 PM EDT

This is why you are a great and successful teacher. Differentiation on the fly! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Asking them-what does this mean? #kinderchat I winked to show "kidding" they said "something's in your eye!" All proud. No. #Kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Right? When NO ONE is getting it, better to scrap and start something new! #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Maybe you need some Opera in there! #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Me too #KinderChat

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dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

THx but self preservation sometime over rules all! No tears no fears let it go. My mantra when all else fails #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

2nd article: https://t.co/mllmZUZUj1 Can you share a few ways you build executive functioning skills into your classroom? #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I sing "Let it Go" from Frozen quite a bit. #kinderchat

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JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:46 PM EDT

The same wise teacher told me when in doubt, read a book. #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Oh man they sure can serve up humble pie huh?! 😊#Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:47 PM EDT

That'll do it!! :) #Kinderchat

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avivaloca Jun 5 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Inspired by @MzMollyTL's latest post,I replied with a post of my own.Thoughts? https://t.co/72ZvR9g4uE #kinderchat #1stchat #onted #peel21st

JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:48 PM EDT

For the morning routine, I have pictures of the various "jobs" as an easy reference. #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

2nd article: https://t.co/mllmZUZUj1 Can you share a few ways you build executive functioning skills into your classroom? #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:49 PM EDT

CHOICES! To strengthen executive function, kids need practice making choices. #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:50 PM EDT

#Kinderchat Quick follow up article on developing self regulation https://t.co/Mm5oUCA7j4

Uustinaa Jun 5 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5. We have a wind chime in the class that educators or Ss tap when we need a moment to breathe & refocus #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jun 5 @ 9:50 PM EDT

I say "first", "then", and "next" to help with organization #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Can't be said enough! #Kinderchat

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dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Can't wait to read all thes links THx @hechternacht #kinderchat

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JJDLagrange Jun 5 @ 9:52 PM EDT

My Ss needed a quiet time this year when they could draw/read for 10-15 mins. The absolute quiet calmed them and they craved it. #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Huge!! #Kinderchat

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dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:53 PM EDT

YES and I've seen that some need time to "think" about it. #kinderchat I'm fast paced and it means I need to intentionally wait patiently

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hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:54 PM EDT

This makes me think of democracy and if/how choices promote executive functioning! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:55 PM EDT

What ways do you see children's play promoting self regulation in your classroom? Is it something you can actually observe? #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:56 PM EDT

OMG, learning to intentionally wait patiently is so hard, and also best gift we can give many kids! #kinderchat

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katnish16 Jun 5 @ 9:57 PM EDT

1) When upset, they walk away instead of reacting. 2) trying to solve problems first before asking T for help #kinderchat

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Uustinaa Jun 5 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6. I think you can observe some instances ex. impulse control when feeling angry #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Jun 5 @ 9:58 PM EDT

I see it develop in taking turns sharing collaborating in building Its amazing & in helping each other out when things go wrong #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:55 PM EDT

What ways do you see children's play promoting self regulation in your classroom? Is it something you can actually observe? #Kinderchat

Uustinaa Jun 5 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6. I think the most authentic self-reg moments happen when Ss don't notice your observing #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Yes! Or watch when child's eye literally flicks to see how she's working out a solution on the fly! #KinderChat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Voting was one of my fave lessons w/kids - everyone makes a choice, but not everyone GETS their choice... #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you Faige!! You are an example to all educators!! #KinderChat

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