#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.
Thursday September 22, 2016
not bad. 13 out of 21 which is pretty good for our school.
Just read farmers almanac. Crazy winter expected this year.
Good morning! Nicolette from NY tuning in. Anyone else celebrate peace day yesterday?
Good morning everyone! Happy Thursday. Robin from GA. 5th ELA teacher.
Oh wow. I will have to choose my words carefully for this one.
Good morning . Stacey-tech coach from NJ.
That's what I am thinking! :) lol
Hi, Manny! Great to see you. I'm good. Saw last night. It was outstanding! I'm still smiling.
Good morning friends! Up late watching the finale of Big Brother last night. Coffee is ready though!
Good Morning Excellent question today! As a K-12 math admin, I feel there are lots of possible answers :)
My aim for this year was that i was not going to sit down in the classroom
I failed
This year, I will not let the opinion of those I don't respect effect my actions.
Good morning, Henry from Massachusetts
Answer for today- going to try NOT to be too hard on myself this year.
Meaning way too much snow and below normal temps?
My PT told me I had to start sitting for my back.
I love Open House. Ours is tonight.
Hi Robin how are you? https://t.co/op4bYRZOJ2
Good morning everyone! Happy Thursday. Robin from GA. 5th ELA teacher.
I am not going to give in and take the easy, 1-size-fits-all approach with my students.
Absolutely! Good morning! 😊
My kids always celebrate by making pin wheels!! Whirled Peace Day
hi Christina! I'm hanging on...
This year I will not settle for excuses to not do something.
Yeah well there is that
I find if I sit i get stuck with the same students and don't see the rest
Tendency to stay in my office and get lots of tasks done too much. Pledge: I won't go a day without talking to at least 5 other Ts!
This year as every year I am not going to stop learning new things and creating new pages to share.
This year I'm not assigning homework. Want my students to have time to rest, spend time w/family and just be kids.
It's an autumnal Thursday !
Brian, HS principal from Massachusetts
Hi, my friend! How goes the learning and teaching? 😊
Hi Henry- how's transition to new school? If I remember correctly you moved right? https://t.co/a74fK958ni
Good morning, Henry from Massachusetts
hey Michelle. Happy Thursday!
Don't be too hard on yourself if that doesn't work out Christina
meeting kids where they are. Love it!
As much as I love work/school, I'm not going to stay so late that my Ss think I pop out of the closet every day and never go home!!
Good and you? We are getting there!
This year, I will not do my attention-getting signal more than once. Hard to bite my tongue and wait, but it's already paying off!
Or with our colleagues! We have to find creative means & solutions to learning https://t.co/JVfB8t8ZZV
I am not going to give in and take the easy, 1-size-fits-all approach with my students.
I will not allow negative voices to overpower the positive.
Morning ! Interesting question today!
GM...........not going to let a lukewarm reception of an innovative idea prevent me from retooling and trying with new group
also, I will not accept excuses from others.
Good goal! I allow myself to sit, but since I don't have a desk, it has to be next to a student needing help. :)
Nice!!! https://t.co/LdW3ObBzeu
This year I'm not assigning homework. Want my students to have time to rest, spend time w/family and just be kids.
Were your ears burning yesterday? I was singing your praises to another Mets fan:)
So stoked to see my good friend this morning via .
Worksheets still have their place. It's just a rare place that's all
I love this one. https://t.co/4NZbDY5Er0
GM...........not going to let a lukewarm reception of an innovative idea prevent me from retooling and trying with new group
One thing I am trying to 'avoid' this year...'sage on the stage' teaching...especially ahead of meaningful learning.
Good morning or evening from KL
I will not compromise if I believe I'm doing what's best for kids.
This year I want to balance what I fight for. The fight can be exhausting
I am not going to give up on the kids--yes, many of them struggle, but that makes me want to work with them all the more.
I will not allow the attitude of the expected sour to spoil an initiative or my work.
This year I will not procrastinate, especially on big projects
I will not let myself get overwhelmed by things I can't control ( Standardised tests) paperwork.) Adapt, deal, move on
Haha. I just said I won't compromise... maybe balance would have been better :)
Yes! Takes focused discipline, but if we can eliminate excuses and always do what we know if best for Ss, we're there.
Yes!!! We need to remember to individualize for Ts as well as Ss.
I hear ya. Pm if you want to vent!
Yes. I was fortunate enough to see early. I'm still smiling. Such an awesome film.
Good morning all! Popping in for 10 minutes to start my morning with pizzazz.
I'm not going allow my first impression of my Ss be the only impression I have all year
I will not get so bogged down with new initiatives that I neglect working one on one with teachers.
I am not going to let negative people, haters, and educators stuck in the 1980s define me or my quest for improvement.
so true, pick your battles wisely to affect real change !!
Goodmorning . I'm late but I made it!
Good morning my wonderful friend!
I've stopped homework too. Already had a thank you from a parent! Their "homework" is reading. https://t.co/iYWN0vp5Oc
This year I'm not assigning homework. Want my students to have time to rest, spend time w/family and just be kids.
G'morning. I'm working on not getting caught up in content but instead working on thinking skills. Work in progress.
I agree with what has been said. I will not get pulled into negativity. I see what it does to people.
Love this! Need to remember to keep this attitude as well! https://t.co/2nKpYzc8NG
GM...........not going to let a lukewarm reception of an innovative idea prevent me from retooling and trying with new group
that's a hard one, I'm glad is working
Not going to view my mistakes as failures but opportunities to learn
I am not going to give up pursuit of professional happiness.
Indeed! A customized teaching & learning path approach for everyone involved so we can maximize the growth.
This is a hard Q for me to answer since I always try so hard to keep things in the affirmative...okay I can do this!
Good morning, Ylonka:) Great to see you!
This year, I am framing statements in the positive as much as possible
(see what I did there?)
modeling.
Amen Henry!!
https://t.co/bHRJbcjBAj
Not going to view my mistakes as failures but opportunities to learn
This! https://t.co/HO0kNrRDyD
I am not going to let negative people, haters, and educators stuck in the 1980s define me or my quest for improvement.
I'm not going to do things because it's the way we've always done it.
This year, I am not going to allow the "because this is how it's always been done" statement influence my decisions.
I not going to let the students spend energy on convincing me that what is see is all that here is of them- it is not
Trying really hard not to answer emails on the weekends. Not fair to my wife. Sunday night is fair game. https://t.co/nIVFAgT1L2
Happy Pre Friday people !!
Today we ask: As we settle into the new school year, what 1 thing are you NOT going to… https://t.co/BoBjyrqN0d
that's right, thanks for asking. Transition to Newton North has been incredible. Truly a dream job.
I will involve others in my work and not try to do all the heavy lifting on my own.
This! https://t.co/hh8iNQVDON
This year, I am not going to allow the "because this is how it's always been done" statement influence my decisions.
I will not hyper focus on what I cannot change.
What colour lollies grow best in dirt?
This year, I'm going to change the culture of my building by my own actions.
I will not let intimidation and insecurities stifle my creative flow.
excellent attitude! Way to go!!!!
This year I will not let red tape get in the way of what is important, the kids!
Good morning Christina - a bit frazzled but happy - we've had a great start of the year! And you?
This year working on flipping more of the content to make classroom activities more discussion, thinking & coding
yes, perseverance !! https://t.co/bMCF6EPkSQ
GM...........not going to let a lukewarm reception of an innovative idea prevent me from retooling and trying with new group
This year I will stop talking and start listening more. (At school-this doesn't apply to my family.) 😝
so what are you going to do this year Melissa
Balance is everything with you. If we don't take care of ourselves, who will take care of us. https://t.co/8iNvL7GFDK
This year I want to balance what I fight for. The fight can be exhausting
"I do not fail. I either win or I learn."
nothing better than when your taking your dog out to go to the bathroom at 5:00 👍🏾
So happy for you! (Wishing I could say the same about my move 🙊) https://t.co/IcXXJsGVHK
that's right, thanks for asking. Transition to Newton North has been incredible. Truly a dream job.
This year, I'm going full non-grading of optional activities that build depth of knowledge,. Only authentic mastery assessments.
This year, I'm going to take time for me, and make sure my own needs are met as far as PD choices.
Great to see you, Michelle! How are you?
I am not going to rush things that need more time.
Love this! "We've always don it this way" is an old friend to many - it deserves a retirement too https://t.co/iUhKuyxQwN
I'm not going to do things because it's the way we've always done it.
Wow. thats a really good one.
I'm working on it! https://t.co/P5vH8Ez3T9
Good morning Christina - a bit frazzled but happy - we've had a great start of the year! And you?
"is this the hill I am going to die on?" I run that through my head multiple times a day.
Newton - great system. I student taught at Browne Middle, is it still there?
I hear you. I wish you well in that struggle.
Good morning! I am not going to waste time in meetings with things that can be accomplished via email. Time is too valuable
i will not always deny that sometimes it really "is what it is"
I wasn't going to let my job come before my health. Yestdy I was forced to sit in 2 hour meeting, and missed my scheduled workout 😡
Yes! But don't forget they need deep, meaningful content to think about and through to develop those skills.
I ran into one of my former Ss Dads...talking with him made me miss all 3 of you.
This is a good reminder. It's so easy to get burned out.
words to live by! I'm putting this on my desk :)
Sometimes we have to just say, It is what it is. https://t.co/s6Lwx9x47X
I will not hyper focus on what I cannot change.
This year embracing opportunities to promote growth mindset with sharing session of lesson. Not just focusing on concept taught
Dislike. I am struggling again to find the balance with working out ERRR
Yes, me too!! https://t.co/avAZYar54W
nothing better than when your taking your dog out to go to the bathroom at 5:00 👍🏾
I will model risk taking for my kids and will not panic when we stumble.
for sure a consent fight within a fight ! https://t.co/e9dSpfPFbl
"is this the hill I am going to die on?" I run that through my head multiple times a day.
Yes! My mantra at times but also what is best for kids.
I will avoid lulls and burnout at all costs.
Whole heartedly agree! But...it's ok if I still listen to 80s music though right? Some of it is awfully ca… https://t.co/Ntw7GlyHWl
I am not going to let negative people, haters, and educators stuck in the 1980s define me or my quest for improvement.
I'm intentional, systematic, and strategic about the things I do...so my NOT is not compromising my process.
I'm trying to be as positive as possible, finding solutions, not focusing on the conflict itself but how to solve it
yes see yesterday's chat about stress relief !! https://t.co/dAwxtm9AF6
I will avoid lulls and burnout at all costs.
I really think we are a lot alike. Hope to meet you one day!
I will accept that I may not work out as long or as many days as I want but getting to the gym is important
follow up "what impact does this have on the children in our care? The professionals in our building?"
See that was easy wasn't it
especially since 30 mins was on training I did not need.
no doubt !! Stand firm ! https://t.co/98HZ5t2FkS
I'm intentional, systematic, and strategic about the things I do...so my NOT is not compromising my process.
80s music is great.
80s pedagogy is not great
https://t.co/qTgjNXBefd
Whole heartedly agree! But...it's ok if I still listen to 80s music though right? Some of it is awfully ca… https://t.co/Ntw7GlyHWl
I am not going to let negative people, haters, and educators stuck in the 1980s define me or my quest for improvement.
is now trending in USA, ranking 19
You started a new job, didn't you?
I am not going to allow mistakes that I make...and there will be many😊😊😊...to become lost learning opportunities. I want to grow!!
I agree! I would love to mystery Skype!
I will not give up on any kids or myself. I will not see set backs as failures.
Yes! Can't allow the institutionalized inertia of the same old, same old, prevent us from making changes for the Ss.
One more. I'm not going to make myself crazy by taking on too many projects. Why do I do that to myself? Glutton for punishment.
Justin, you just brought tears to my eyes. Your students are blessed to have you.
I will not view conflict as an obstacle..rather an opportunity.
uff, that's very important, I should do the same
just realised same as my teachers stuck in 50's....
I have such a hard time when my time is wasted. #
yes for sure !! (60's & 70's too ) https://t.co/qDc02cy7AP
Whole heartedly agree! But...it's ok if I still listen to 80s music though right? Some of it is awfully ca… https://t.co/Ntw7GlyHWl
I am not going to let negative people, haters, and educators stuck in the 1980s define me or my quest for improvement.
This year "people" who "are saying" are uninvited from convo w me - evryone present speaks for themselves, owns their own opinions
You are NOT doing a whole lotta things this year! Good for you!
growth mindset. I teach it to kids!
It took me a minute, though! This is a good exercise for me to do on a regular basis. Aligns w/ .
Love this! Could you see my grin or hear me giggle? Spot on my friend.
SO. MUCH. YES! https://t.co/1rwQo6XStm
80s music is great.
80s pedagogy is not great
https://t.co/qTgjNXBefd
Whole heartedly agree! But...it's ok if I still listen to 80s music though right? Some of it is awfully ca… https://t.co/Ntw7GlyHWl
I am not going to let negative people, haters, and educators stuck in the 1980s define me or my quest for improvement.
Institutional inertia.
What a great phrase!
Avoid it at all cost!
Thanks !!
https://t.co/BGGSVzia41
Yes! Can't allow the institutionalized inertia of the same old, same old, prevent us from making changes for the Ss.
I will not personalize things that are not mine personally to own - but I will seek solutions in any case.
yes yes yes, so much better for their development and helps alleviate Ss burnout https://t.co/wYnbszrpW6
This year I'm not assigning homework. Want my students to have time to rest, spend time w/family and just be kids.
I'm out there at the same time! Did you see me wave? https://t.co/1Vd1M1qc1u
nothing better than when your taking your dog out to go to the bathroom at 5:00 👍🏾
I love this goal! https://t.co/MTzQlMxlZc
This year embracing opportunities to promote growth mindset with sharing session of lesson. Not just focusing on concept taught
Yes to the music, right? Right in my time frame!
Me too ( just gotta be in the house by 5:30 !) https://t.co/aFqlKXWohE
I'm out there at the same time! Did you see me wave? https://t.co/1Vd1M1qc1u
nothing better than when your taking your dog out to go to the bathroom at 5:00 👍🏾
I guess I should also think of this, too many things!!!!
I hate that as well. Always a struggle.
Nice! Me not so much. I was too pumped from seeing early and my Phillies winning:)
I want to see the magic in the little moments in my classroom and focus on those
Fired up and ready to go.
Thank you for this morning!
I'm struggling with this too. Sept is always a hard month for balance
Have a great Thursday everyone! See you on FRIDAY!!!!
Thanks all! What an inspirational chat this morning! Reminds me that I'm NOT going to miss as many sessions! Cheers!
This is the year that I put my emotional and physical health first. I will not let work consume me.
That's what I think too. Whew. Glad we can still be friends! 😁
Ok, clearly i used this as a venting session. Im going to head out now. Happy Thursday
What type of school do you work in? Ours is a Title I school and I'm not sure I'm allowed to stop HW but want to.
This year I'm not going to be 'profound'.
Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity
Yes, I keep telling myself that. Sept is hard. 5 parent conferences this week It gets better
I can't stop, so made it easy 20 min reading, 10 min writing practice facts
Hahaha, I feel your pain Eric!
I'm just thankful for our fall break next week. Will try to figure it out then!
Love the challenge of today's question...will keep reflecting on it all day. Have a good day, everyone!
that statement should be banned !! https://t.co/RJ5JXdUNva
This year, I am not going to allow the "because this is how it's always been done" statement influence my decisions.
As usual, great chat, have a lovely pre-friday
It is especially hard for you, new school, new grade Be kind to yourself
and to you !!! thanks https://t.co/bhcg5ZCWlK
Love the challenge of today's question...will keep reflecting on it all day. Have a good day, everyone!
This is my goal too - but sometimes it's so hard!
😩 Love this, but my school won't budge on homework. The best I can do is drastically cut the workload. https://t.co/pzHk74UUcv
yes yes yes, so much better for their development and helps alleviate Ss burnout https://t.co/wYnbszrpW6
This year I'm not assigning homework. Want my students to have time to rest, spend time w/family and just be kids.
That's mostly all I give. 20 minutes reading and something in math.
I got in so much trouble a few years ago for saying what you just said.
So much, I will DM later tonight. Trying to remain positive. Thanks for asking💕 https://t.co/G8EYEMqXsp
not good, Christina? What's going on?
it does get better, but new school, new grade level, and other things are making this start very hard.
that's what we are here for friend !! https://t.co/Gys8Gy1CKV
Ok, clearly i used this as a venting session. Im going to head out now. Happy Thursday
Loved the conversation this morning. Need to get moving. Have a great day everyone!
I will not allow a fixed mindset to influence my approach to learning, as a new grade 1 teacher.
So hard, right?! One day at a time!
I went to a Jembe drumming class last night for the first time and it was awesome! Our Ukelicious band al… https://t.co/yOQSYpyNBe
Once again I am humbled to spend time with you awesome educators. Great chat this morning. Thank you!
Training new Ts, getting Ss back into the swing of things - all time consuming. It gets better!
Have a fantastic Thursday friends! Last day of classes for us this week...PD Day Friday!
Thank you so much. You have no idea what that means to me right now. https://t.co/j8GeNsaYRb
Lmk if I can help as well! Text or dm me! We all have to stick together!
I tell new Ts to breath, breath, breath - it usually takes till xmas to get used to the newness
<3 <3 <3 We have to support each other! Whatever you need!
Where's Pig Pen? He's my favorite!!
keep coming here each morning! This crowd will help start your day off right! We're here for you! https://t.co/Azy87xmTMw
Thank you so much. You have no idea what that means to me right now. https://t.co/j8GeNsaYRb
Lmk if I can help as well! Text or dm me! We all have to stick together!
Oh, that's quite a change. But I have a soft spot for middle school so I think it's wonderful!
I'm not a new T, just new to the school, departmentalizing, and back to 5th from 1st.
Thanks for the pick me up this morning, my friends! Have a great day!
Thank you for putting this into words - probably one of the areas I most need to work on
Thank you Henry. I am so appreciative https://t.co/367DNdQr1a
so brave of you to acknowledge that and important to be aware of these feelings. Certainly reach out if I can be helpful
Yes I love the age too. Other factors are causing me lots of discomfort. https://t.co/eXLYnDVfL2
Oh, that's quite a change. But I have a soft spot for middle school so I think it's wonderful!
When I say new Ts I mean new to our school - many with experience, but transition can be hard
Success on the hmwork front. Talked to admin about how much homework we give our 6th graders, and they agreed to look at it. Yay!
Not-to-do lists are just as important as to-do lists. . Not listen to negative Staff who promote psuedo-culture
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope it all works out
Thank you Susan. I'm hanging on by a very thin thread right now. You all give me hope! https://t.co/icxak1m7cn
please do! I want to support you! Hang in there! ❤️❤️
ah...ok. Wasn't sure what you meant. Thank you.
Completely new Ts take a year or two to feel comfortable, but I think any change has it's discomfort time
Time to run - what a great convo this morning. Thank you!!
Totally agree! Have to change to get a different outcome. "Past practice" does not move forward.
Totally agrre. Don't let distractions or the negative get in the way of moving forward.
Yes, yes, yes. Should b our total motivation Reason why we do what we do. Why we r passionate abt kids.
Good morning all! Mark from Indiana checking in. Currently working as a tech coach.
Good morning everyone. It is a new day and a fresh start.
Keisha from FL here, kinda
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Good morning! Looks like we're first ones here!
I will not allow the lack of participation of others stop me from trying something new or something I think could be worth it.
One thing I will not do is let a T make something more difficult by trying to utilize tech. No tech for tech's sake!
is on a roll this. Thanks for all the declarations. You kept hitting the mark & it's refreshing to see like minds
Good morning ! Sprinted to catch - Doors closing as I approached and then opened! won't know til he's home
I like this. Especially with my knack of making tech go wonky!
I hate it when Ts feel pressed to use tech when there isn't a functional improvement.
I would side with Marzano- it's an art & a science. In fact I suspect that there's some science to the art. PS love the pic
me either. I told them it has no value but as parents they decide, it's all optional except reading
I agree. I work in a school this has been supportive and gives options. I know schools that "strongly encouraged" it
Instructional coaching at its best! https://t.co/kjxFa8U3tD
Yes, Yes! Personalized PD means that teachers stay more engaged and feel valued.
Tech should support the Ts pedagogy not replace it.
agree about teaching being art & science. ... The Monet pic? It's from when I visited his waterlilies in person: amazing.
Both the Monet and the snap of Sydney Harbour from the Bridge! Both impressive.
Loved the conversation this morning. Need to get moving. Have a great day everyone! MORE >> https://t.co/k1W3mpTM0G
I will not allow a fixed mindset to influence my approach to learning, as a new grade 1 teacher. MORE >> https://t.co/k1W3mpTM0G
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I'm not blogging w/ classes this year, not because it's nor good but because I believe there are other ways to innovate & publish
Morning, Oona. Hope your message has a 2nd part w/ideas for where Ss & you might head next...
1 thing I'm not going to do this school yr? Grade same way I have in the past. More S input & reflection + more T noticing so far
I'm now picturing you, Jay, wearing snorkel gear, w/the snorkel upside down, a supremely caffeinated Jacques Cousteau.
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, The Folly of the Protest Vote , I-75 SB , , Woodward Park Middle School , , Mary Berry
Four years later, and because of , I finally get the hype. Thanks to my most awesome PLN! MORE >> https://t.co/YhfI0K4bqX
Thank you for putting this into words - probably one of the areas I most need to work on MORE >> https://t.co/YhfI0K4bqX
Instructional coaching at its best
I want Ss to podcast, more digital compositions. Blogging got quite static last year. More for me than for them.
