#BFC530 Archive
The Breakfast Club – #BFC530 – is a 15 minute, 1 question Twitter chat every weekday. We chat in 4 timezones Mon-Fri – 5:30am Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Times. The mission of BFC is to empower participants to make a difference in education by engaging in consistent reflective practice in a supportive community that inspires and challenges one another.
Wednesday October 5, 2016
You came to the right place https://t.co/0mBTVPYpjf
Good morning peeps! Dawn, 3rd grade T from VA. Yesterday was a rough one in my classroom so hoping for a pick me up this am!
Kevin, a 7th gr history teacher from NW NJ Good morning ,
Gday
Carl from Avonsleigh Australia
And here is where we discover that I know very little about sports.
Probably Brian McCann from the Yankees.
Reasons are obvious.
Might have to lurk today https://t.co/6Rq2wRNdf3
Happy Wednesday friends! The MLB playoffs started last night! What pro athlete do you think would make a great Teacher? Why?
Good morning from Ontario. Need lots of ☕️ after that epic ⚾️ game last night!
morning Dawn! Hope we can help get your day started off right. What happened yesterday?
Good morning friends! David MS Principal form VA. Hope all are well!
Good Morning! Sorry I am late. It was fault. lol :)
Good morning ...Mark here from Estes Park. today is the day for which you've been waiting. Do what you've were put on earth to do.
Good morning from windy Virginia Beach. Hoping my Florida friends are staying safe!
Good morning ! Stacey from NJ.
You are so full of inspiration! We are so lucky to have you here!
Enjoyed the cute alpaca video you posted earlier.
We just never hit our stride. Lots of interruptions and unfocused Ss. Thanks for asking!
Definitely a lurker today. I can't even guess.
Yes I was taking "poo" samples for a worm check.... no-one wanted to poo
Morning! Sierra, special ed major. Not a sports person, so lurking it is.
Good morning! Kathleen from western Mass.
I do not watch sports...I'll be lurking. https://t.co/GwJTcAc55m
Happy Wednesday friends! The MLB playoffs started last night! What pro athlete do you think would make a great Teacher? Why?
It was an outstanding game! Go Jays, Go!!!
Honestly, I don't watch pro sport often at all. I like college so much better.
Bill Belichick. Constantly adjusting to the needs of situation at hand to benefit his people most every day. Model Teacher
So as someone who doesn't watch much baseball, this one is hard. I'll just say Jim Morris. Former Yankee who actually WAS a teacher.
Good morning ! Cathy, edtech specialist in NYC from NJ. Morning hugs to you, and you, and you get a hug too!… https://t.co/XTSC12OgSf
Good morning, everyone! I can't stick around for the chat, but I hope you all have amazing days!
As much as I dislike the Red Sox, David Ortiz because he has had patience, stayed true to his team, & learned how to work w/change
So true. Everyone of u in the Sunshine state stay safe! Hoping it veers east for you all https://t.co/zm0ulPaTVq
Good morning from windy Virginia Beach. Hoping my Florida friends are staying safe!
Thinking would be a great teacher ... passionate about helping others
New day, clean slate. You've got this:)
Good morning ! Marifran, hs librarian from NY, excited to start today with my students
I immediately think of John Wooden, the great teacher, but since you said pro athlete, I'll pick Peyton Manning. Does former count?
those days are almost worse than a total meltdown day
I'll either lurk or wake up mg hubby who knows more MLB stats than he should! https://t.co/kEBbIRXBnu
Might have to lurk today https://t.co/6Rq2wRNdf3
Happy Wednesday friends! The MLB playoffs started last night! What pro athlete do you think would make a great Teacher? Why?
Looks like it's to stop people using heroin
3rds are tough at this time of the year, aren't they?
Good morning! Michelle from ON here. Grade 1-2. So glad the Jays got the Wild Card spot last night!
Michael Jordan "I've failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed." https://t.co/QcxnFNI3LF Growth Mindset
Michael Jordan "I've failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed." https://t.co/WvnVacQWVV Growth Mindset
Happy Wednesday getting ready for some wind and rain here ... fortunately we are in central FL so it is not going to be too bad
Good morning! Love seeing future special educators.
Take care of yourself down there Kim!
Good morning friends! Steve from NJ here.
In response to today's question..Take your pick from the Jays line-up...lots of heart, dedication, passion & leadership in community.
I was about 6 when I started saying I wanted to be a teacher. I only wavered in uni for 2 years when I explored business( 😴)
for college sports there are no better teachers than Coach K or Nick Satan.
it would pretty much stop me from using it!
So true! I have such a wide split non-readers to WAY above level readers and I'm struggling to meet all the needs.
I am from Connecticut, so I am a UCONN fan!
Terry Collins of the , as an older manger he has really taught a young team about team work & perseverance. ( ok i'm biased
Tun is fantastic, it's just missing you. 😊
Happened eventually. Think they didn't like to go when I was watching
Derek Jeter, Michael Jordan- great leaders, humble, good role models, lift teammates up https://t.co/YKPuyXT5MA
Happy Wednesday friends! The MLB playoffs started last night! What pro athlete do you think would make a great Teacher? Why?
I've always admired Joan Beloit Samuelson, the marathon runner. She would have the stamina and temperament to teach!
good luck. I'll be thinking of you and my other FL friends.
Just say :). Trust me on this one my friend:) He's a team player and wrote some great kids books:)
Favorite quote. He has a great children's book too.
After watching 4 Falls of Buffalo, Jim Kelly & Scott Norwood for how they handled adversity. Not content lessons, but life lessons
All of mine are below. I teach Read180- which goes against my reading philosophy 😞 But I'm hanging in https://t.co/CNvNF07Pej
So true! I have such a wide split non-readers to WAY above level readers and I'm struggling to meet all the needs.
Good deal. I forgot that would have made your day:) .
Marvin Harrison. Humble, dedicated, quiet, focused. Never a bad moment, and a 1st round Hall of Famer to boot
SO TRUE! Yesterday was the first day I really missed my 4th graders!! I am holding on to "Today is a new day!"
So I come here for inspiration https://t.co/CNvNF07Pej
So true! I have such a wide split non-readers to WAY above level readers and I'm struggling to meet all the needs.
"Salt in His Shoes" was a great picture book to read to my son this summer when he was struggling w/ basketball!
No clue abt today's ! But Ryan Howard and his teacher wife have written a great new series of chapter books,… https://t.co/RFkeS0gvO9
Me too! I have a S way above and 1 way below.
I'm going to say Edward Incarnation. Last night hit 3 runs in the 11th. T's do that daily! Always bringin'… https://t.co/UyPyDGGCR5
Happy Wednesday friends! The MLB playoffs started last night! What pro athlete do you think would make a great Teacher? Why?
I think Thurman Munson would make a great teacher. Can we bring him back?
Is this your first year moving down?
Good morning, . I'm Ku, Learning Coach, Argentina. Giving an info talk to Ps about & social media. What would you say?
For your sake, I hope they win, my brother's sake, Giants :)
I'd go back to any of the Chicago Cubs from the mid 1980's :-)
Arthur Ashe would have made a great teacher...
I have his jersey! (when I steal it from Bob...)
I watched a game at Rogers this summer and loved "EdWing"
Yes saved me last year when I lost all hope
Mine just all hate to read. Hate school😱😢 It's a battle everyday. They r apathetic toward school https://t.co/Z3WKQHLory
Me too! I have a S way above and 1 way below.
yea my Bro in law giant, Giants fan, Family Feud !
I don't know this one! Thanks for the share. https://t.co/tZSk4OEixd
"Salt in His Shoes" was a great picture book to read to my son this summer when he was struggling w/ basketball!
And they are older. It is hard to get them to drink the kool aid.
OOOO, I have his book to read during the offseason. Thanks for reminding me my friend:)
💗 What would we do without Twitter/ our PLN???? https://t.co/WId4Y4l7it
Yes saved me last year when I lost all hope
We definitely need each other!!
The late Gary Carter from the Mets, always smiling, always supportive, a great role model on and off the field.
Who is that guy from Field of Dreams? I want to build a school that Ss want to flock to!
don't be so afraid - admit what you don't know & aim to learn one new tool/app that yr child is using
Honestly I don't know. I am beyond thankful for all of you.
Maybe Yogi Berra. "You can observe a lot by just watching."
"Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical."
Yes. I cry daily thinking about the year ahead of me, and for these Ss https://t.co/SMv9czieoq
And they are older. It is hard to get them to drink the kool aid.
but now I have samples to take to the lab. Hopefully no worm eggs .
I can tell you that Carl Yazstremski would be a terrible teacher. Little patience for kids even in his heyday.
Monitor what they r doing, SM is not going away, talk to ur kids about the proper use of social media over&over again
is now trending in USA, ranking 26
I think Derek Jeter would make a phenomenal T.
Talked to a T from intercity and she said she bribed with hoagies.
omg I can I forget ! Also from that '86 team Keith Hernandez & Ron Darling, great analysts teach as they broadcast
Me too Kathy. I would be lost. No one else gets it like my family https://t.co/LuxOZOunmw
Honestly I don't know. I am beyond thankful for all of you.
crazy how supportive, inspiring far-flung strangers become colleagues, friends - we're here for you
would be a great teacher as well. I talked CS Lewis with him twice.
yea but boy could he hit !!! https://t.co/nY3Q0Wcuip
I can tell you that Carl Yazstremski would be a terrible teacher. Little patience for kids even in his heyday.
Haha, I bribe with my class store https://t.co/l0RLd57TrT
Talked to a T from intercity and she said she bribed with hoagies.
I think it is because we found our tribe.
Maybe it's difficult to find good Ts in prof sports because they are professional; maybe I'm looking for more struggle in a teacher
Well, I've been all over the place. 4 yrs ago was reading teacher for all grades, then last 2 yrs was 4th gifted T.
What's the age limit on the Paris line? Over 40?
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Met one of my childhood AFL heroes.
Told him how much I admired him as a kid.
He told me he admired good teachers more
and "nobody goes there anymore because it's too crowded !
💗💗💗 I want a road trip this summer to meet up with all of you! Need to give some real hugs! https://t.co/bXJ8uRrI6h
crazy how supportive, inspiring far-flung strangers become colleagues, friends - we're here for you
Yep, I think they should. I would have said Knute Rockne, too, but coaches really are teachers, too.
I went from 4th to 3rd last year. Very very difficult transition. Prob my hardest. I am here for you!
would. With his success and struggles, I think he could motivate students to reach their highest potential.
Cal Ripken, hard work, reliability, and always wanting to do it the right way, pretty good lessons for anyone
Morning not a huge sports fan but can I cheat and say Coach Taylor from Friday Night Lights? Motivation! Clear eyes, full hearts
Now down to 3rd and it's just a huge jump.
are you using parent resources? Super helpful, v. positive in tone - helps to balance what media delivers
Just say :) Trust me on this one.
yes! We will be mentioning it for sure.
Have a great Wednesday, Tribe.
Let's stay is closer touch. It is a hard move. I am still feeling it.
Sadly I've been wavering lately 😱😢 https://t.co/UYoFUdwplG
I was about 6 when I started saying I wanted to be a teacher. I only wavered in uni for 2 years when I explored business( 😴)
That makes me smile wide:)
3rd is such an important grade! So much learning!
ah, what about Bissinger (wrote Friday Night Lights), he'd be good too.
been doing a lot of thinking abt this recently - are we robbing our Ss of joy of reading w all of the "supports"?
We could do dm or I can give you my cell and we can text or Voxer. You tell me.
Hey, why should there be an age limit? :)
What a great story! And so down to earth. https://t.co/bdbK2tRXqa
Met one of my childhood AFL heroes.
Told him how much I admired him as a kid.
He told me he admired good teachers more
Know some saw his enthusiasm for game as brashness, I saw love of game that I want to portray in clssrm
I have double time blocks with them - middle schoolers - they know they are in the "special" reading class 😢 https://t.co/ymtBZ7Q0Nr
I'm so sorry, I have a small cohort like this. Behaviors this and schedule challenges are exhausting me this year.… https://t.co/4IEWpOByvb
good thought I think we need a steady supply of new books to keep kids engaged.
good thought I think we need a steady supply of new books to keep kids engaged.
there shouldn't. But I'm sure there is.
Floyd Mayweather he talks his skills up, practices hard, uses a team well and wears accessories that catch the eye of the audience
How about Michael Phelps?There's character & grit he can talk about as well as some mistakes he's made & what he learned from it.
+kids need to develop. Did the same w texting before he was old enough for SM.
on the Thursday night before Grand Funal he let kids on field at training and had a kick with us
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Yes! Marifran I so feel this. Let me teach them to love books, not prescribe a boring system - it's awful https://t.co/IhPP8GYLVb
been doing a lot of thinking abt this recently - are we robbing our Ss of joy of reading w all of the "supports"?
interesting! Was there reluctance on his part?
Kevin read "Kings of Queens" all about the 86 team today. Great reflections about The Kid !
Ok! I will email you back soon! It doesn't help that I'm taking grad classes too. I'll get there!
this whole thread is why I love this community!!
One of 1st basketball lesson each year was how to wear your socks. He knew the details mattered
Of course you will. For me last year it was like a light switch first week in Nov.
and and formats and... we recognize other things can change yet reading instruction... ugh
No but it made him more thoughtful abt joining and which platform he wanted to use.
I feel my calling lately has more to do with educating adults about how to teach reading than Ss.
Oh there you go Christina. Echo on tape is beautiful
Have to pick that up. Read The Bad Guys Won last year.
Oh, boy,I do not follow , so I can't offer any meaningful thoughts on today's question. I am enjoying your comments, though.
I know this is simple answer but we were successful by making reading groups based on interest
ME TOO!!! Thanks for all the love this am!
Yes and you will see the joy and humor they bring.
Happy Wednesday! Remember to share your current book for
Im out. & coffee are a great way to wake up. Thanks to all!
crossing my legs this morning, contemplating whether to head downstairs instead... Lol.
I am still working on that this year. It takes so much time.
any chance you will be at on Saturday?
I'm still with and publishing companies 😢😱
Thank you!! We'll get there!! Thankfully I have taught 3rd before :)
then using sites to get leveled text like newsela the kids enjoyed this set up. Hang tough. They need you. 😀
Thanks so much for the wonderful chat yet again! You all feed my soul.
respected my Gr 6/7/8 teachers for helping understand and succeed in math and wanted to do that for others Thx MrP n MrW
Thanks everyone! Have a great Hump Day! Friday is in sight!
#2373 To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone. - Reba McEntire
https://t.co/tb3lPRInTi
I, too, teach in double blocks in a middle school. Had a massive standing desk made for students to work at.
Hang in there! Thinking good thoughts for you! I hope you https://t.co/FavcoZJDYB
I'm still with and publishing companies 😢😱
I wish, but I have in a few weeks & the week after. And it's soccer season. ?
That's it for me - gotta go get my reading voice warmed up! at 8:45a today
Nice. Keep fighting the good fight! It's all we can do! https://t.co/mc4TcrFfyI
I, too, teach in double blocks in a middle school. Had a massive standing desk made for students to work at.
I teach ELA and SS, the ELA classes are 94 minutes long and it's their ONLY double block so they hate it.
Thanks for all the support this morning! After a rough day yesterday, I couldn't wait to log on this morning for You guys rock!!
Michael Jordan bc he has growth mindset, is inspirational, and thinks deeply about life and goals
I think that's the same wkend as in Rochester - 11/19?
Good morning . Doug from Martin County FL waiting in a line to get into Home Depot to get supplies for Matthew
Thank you!! I'm counting on it!
Stacy you will be missed, Can't wit for ouir F2F Marifran
Yup, I'm same but I teach Sci too to 8th graders for one block. https://t.co/NEMIkexXV4
I teach ELA and SS, the ELA classes are 94 minutes long and it's their ONLY double block so they hate it.
Good morning from South Carolina. I always get to the computer too late for this in the morning. Lol.
Have a great day , I was late getting here, now I'm late leaving! Thanks for the community!
What is the question today?
The MLB playoffs started last night! What pro athlete do you think would make a great Teacher? Why?
I'm so envious Have Fun!!! https://t.co/JQ2ggdVxBL
That's it for me - gotta go get my reading voice warmed up! at 8:45a today
It's still only the beginning of the year...there is still LOTS of time for that love to grow & I'm sure it will!
Yes. is 11-19. It's at my school. Are you going to nyscate?
🙏🙏🙏 Think positive https://t.co/rJcOTA6Fz2
It's still only the beginning of the year...there is still LOTS of time for that love to grow & I'm sure it will!
If it weren't soccer season I'd bring the boys. Love string theory school.
Ow I get it! Hope they win !!!
What's the deal with ? Could somebody fill me in, because I'd like to know!
Thanks. I don't know. Brett Favre maybe. He seems pretty real &
has a way to make connections between common things.
Great story Carl! https://t.co/gxvT4aZCvn
Met one of my childhood AFL heroes.
Told him how much I admired him as a kid.
He told me he admired good teachers more
I came late & have to leave. I'll try to get here tomorrow. I leave you with the growth mindset ABCs. :) … https://t.co/NjtrCbJFTH
I hope today is a much better day. And, has the best gifs
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What grade, Christina? I've been there, too. No magic wand. Lots of trial and error.
Good evening from Beijing friends! Just popping in to say hello on the way to dinner. Have a GREAT day!
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I am # bfc530-ish myself! Still love it, even if i'm late
Beijing! Nice. What are you up to there???
Good morning CST chatters. How's everyone?
Yo how is everything going ??????? ( DM or Vox if you can )
Hi Anne
How is your Wednesday looking
Well, I made it to for the first time in a while. Wednesday is looking good!
Not sure anyone else is here
We've had a wild and wooly day with rain and wind
It does seem quiet! Winds are getting stronger here, too. Fall is in full swing.
For topic today: I'm not really a sports fan, so not sure which athlete would make a good teacher. Happy to learn from others!
We are deep in a very wet spring. Lost power 3x this week due to trees
They say all next week will be wet
Wow! Wishing you the best!
We are in a clearing. Just hate not having power (esp for cooking)
Hi, . Real-life pros only? 'Cause Bull Durham examples came to mind. "Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose,… https://t.co/2MKsLU7aGB
Happy Wednesday friends! The MLB playoffs started last night! What pro athlete do you think would make a great Teacher? Why?
Hurricane Warning , , , Tip of the Iceberg , ,
for sure, Will keep you in our thoughts & prayers
Understandable! Reminds me (a little bit) of the book Station Eleven that I recently finished.
I'll have to look that up
Hey, Anne; welcome back. Hey, Carl; hang in there. (What's your best recipe to prepare when power's out?)
Sunday night the kids all disappeared to friends houses when they learnt we had no power
YUM! might be time for pizza for breakfast for me!
Leaning old-school & trusting historical record: College hoops coach John Wooden would be excellent T. Also player Bill Bradley.
Y'all have a great day! I'll try to ask my students which athlete would make a great teacher!
Thank you for this perspective! Great insight.
