#6thchat Archive
#6thchat is used to chat, collaborate, and grow with other sixth grade educators from around the globe. Each session we discuss a topic voted on by #6thchat participants. It's a great way to help grow your PLN and share ideas with others.
Tuesday June 27, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#6thchat
! Please intro yourself, what you teach and where!
participatechat
Jun 27 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#6thchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/p3iLKYlq5e
mskaufmanELA
Jun 27 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Hi! I'm Melissa from MO and I teach ELA!
#6thchat
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:01 PM EDT
I am Kristin and I teach ELA and SS in Lansing, Michigan! I will be moderating tonight's chat! Don't forget to follow one another!
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19primetime
Jun 27 @ 9:01 PM EDT
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Matt, 6th grade (everything!) in Washington State!
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Welcome Melissa! So glad you can join us tonight on
#6thchat
!
In reply to @mskaufmanELA
Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hi all! Leigh Anne 6th ELA from Indiana.
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klclark525
Jun 27 @ 9:02 PM EDT
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Katie, MI, 6th ELA.
AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Anne Clark, 6th Grade ELA/Social Studies, Ne IN. Hello everyone!
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Welcome Matt! Thanks for joining
#6thchat
tonight!
In reply to @19primetime
Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Scar Island
@DanGemeinhart
Swing Sideways
@ponywriter7
are the first two that come to mind.
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In reply to @Beyond_the_Desk, @DanGemeinhart, @ponywriter7
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Questions are tweeted out every 6 minutes beginning at 9:06. We follow a Q1/A1, Q2/A2 format.
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Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Yay! It would be nice to have that!
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In reply to @AnneClark7, @alyssaeddy13
moocargirl
Jun 27 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi! Robyn from Australia (on holidays ☀️). Now Head of Middle School but taught 6th Grade for 11 years! My favourite grade!
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PrincipalSmart
Jun 27 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hello! Michelle from Saskatchewan, Canada jumping in for a bit. So glad to be back.
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Welcome Leigh Anne! Glad you can join us tonight on
#6thchat
In reply to @Teachr4
MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Good evening,
#6thchat
! How is everyone tonight? Karl, 5th/6th grade T on a loop in south Jersey
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:04 PM EDT
So glad you are able to join us tonight! I love
@TweetDeck
Be sure you have a column with our
#6thchat
to follow the chat!
In reply to @klclark525, @TweetDeck
internet4classr
Jun 27 @ 9:05 PM EDT
INFO: Platform Scales Subtraction.
https://t.co/6WDIyklZ1u
#edchat
#5thchat
#6thchat
#7thchat
#mathchat
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hi Anne! So happy to see you on
#6thchat
! Welcome summer!
In reply to @AnneClark7
Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Were you at All Write?
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In reply to @AnneClark7
hefflerw
Jun 27 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Wendy from NJ ELA and reading
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In reply to @mrskochheiser
ApraRalli
Jun 27 @ 9:05 PM EDT
#6thchat
hi everyone, Aprajita Ralli from India. Reach history to middle school..
MrStevenKerr
Jun 27 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hello
#6thchat
I'm Steven, a Middle School Principal from Missouri, excited to chat with you awesome educators!
Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT
That's the only way to chat!
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:04 PM EDT
So glad you are able to join us tonight! I love
@TweetDeck
Be sure you have a column with our
#6thchat
to follow the chat!
In reply to @klclark525, @TweetDeck
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Question 1 is on the slide!
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Welcome Robyn! So happy to have you on
#6thchat
! Looking forward to your tips from your years in 6th grade!
In reply to @moocargirl
AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT
I was, just on Day 1--I was busy as a "handler" for Dave Somoza and Peter Lourie. Someday we will meet!!
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In reply to @Teachr4
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Welcome Michelle! So glad to have you on
#6thchat
for whatever time you can give!
In reply to @PrincipalSmart
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1) I have Ss move through 5 centers where they can interact, create, build, talk and reflect. On slide lists activities.
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Welcome Wendy! Thanks for joining us on
#6thchat
In reply to @hefflerw
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Welcome to
#6thchat
! So happy to have you here!
In reply to @ApraRalli
MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Survivor challenge for comm and negotiating diff opinions.. Follow-the-Leader sequence game for listening skills.
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Question 1 is on the slide!
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Wow!
#6thchat
is quite international tonight! Canada, Australia and India...plus all across the USA! :) Looking forward to all these ideas!
mskaufmanELA
Jun 27 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: I have students read my letter & write a letter back, we play the "ball game" (ball w/?s on it that we toss), & FindSomeoneWho.
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hefflerw
Jun 27 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 I do something similar! A scavenger hunt of the room including classroom library, where to find supplies etc.
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In reply to @mrskochheiser
Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:09 PM EDT
I wrote a blog post on what I am going to do this year from
#allwrite17
last week.
@spillarke
#6thchat
https://t.co/oL9wVHmNPT
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:09 PM EDT
These both sound terrific. Survivor!
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In reply to @MrU_ishere
techieteacher
Jun 27 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Hi I'm mandy from MN, will be teaching 5/6 ELA and tech next year
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massignmenthelp
Jun 27 @ 9:10 PM EDT
5 Easy Ways to Effectively Utilize Your Summer Vacations
https://t.co/TdKynr8S4n
#mwlibchat
#123princhat
#6thchat
AssignmentHelpN
Jun 27 @ 9:10 PM EDT
7 Productive Activities to Make the Best use of Summer Vacations
https://t.co/7IWgJiMM2a
#mwlibchat
#123princhat
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AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: We read "The Best Part of Me" together and construct our own poems.
https://t.co/oavG3q6lXa
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MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Student bingo - kind of a "just like me" thing. Would You Rather with some real moral/ethical Qs thrown in to prompt debate.
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staceyreeder
Jun 27 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 Individual & team building challenges; BreakoutEDU; anything to put Ss in different situations to get to know them!
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Wow...I can't wait to read this! Looks like you did some amazing reflection and planning!
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Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:09 PM EDT
I wrote a blog post on what I am going to do this year from
#allwrite17
last week.
@spillarke
#6thchat
https://t.co/oL9wVHmNPT
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Question 2 is on the slide!
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mskaufmanELA
Jun 27 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Breakout is one of my plans for this year! I didn't have it at the start of last year so I'm excited to try it at the beginning!
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In reply to @staceyreeder
MrStevenKerr
Jun 27 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: Have Ss use Google Earth and find pics of what they did this summer, or if they could do something, what they would have done
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Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:12 PM EDT
And I have several more to write! Writing wallet
@WritingThief
is another post I want to share!
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Wow...I can't wait to read this! Looks like you did some amazing reflection and planning!
#6thchat
Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:09 PM EDT
I wrote a blog post on what I am going to do this year from
#allwrite17
last week.
@spillarke
#6thchat
https://t.co/oL9wVHmNPT
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:12 PM EDT
This is cool! I may have to incorporate this into my first week! Thanks for sharing!
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In reply to @AnneClark7
ApraRalli
Jun 27 @ 9:12 PM EDT
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A1. I start with Billy Joel: we didn't start the fire & then trailers of ice age 1-4.That warns the Ss up to me...rest is smooth
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2) Have a class mtg every a.m. & go over daily schedule, changes; Have "order of work/focus" for ea. class so Ss know what's next
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MrStevenKerr
Jun 27 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2: Procedures are key, Ss crave structure and procedures help with that
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PrincipalSmart
Jun 27 @ 9:13 PM EDT
We did an activity at our last admin meeting. It was a ton of fun!
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In reply to @mskaufmanELA, @staceyreeder
AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:13 PM EDT
It is so worthy. For 6th graders to reflect on something they love about themselves before they really grow into middle schoolers...
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In reply to @staceyreeder
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:14 PM EDT
We did a BreakoutEDU on the last day of the first week of school, too! Love them! Great for collaboration and team building!
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staceyreeder
Jun 27 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 Individual & team building challenges; BreakoutEDU; anything to put Ss in different situations to get to know them!
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staceyreeder
Jun 27 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2 Let Ss take part in organizing the room; when their voice is part of the equation, they have ownership & class runs smoothly!
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mskaufmanELA
Jun 27 @ 9:14 PM EDT
I LOVE Breakout!! We played a few times in class last year and at PD once! Can't wait to use it again!
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In reply to @PrincipalSmart, @staceyreeder
19primetime
Jun 27 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1 GIve each S a can of playdoh to create something about themself. Their first "presentation" is day 1!
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mskaufmanELA
Jun 27 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: LABELS! and showing students (multiple times) where things go. Having a student helper works too!
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AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: My best strategy is to go through my desk stack of papers weekly and be ruthless about tossing and addressing things to do.
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hefflerw
Jun 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT
#6thchat
A2 routines!! Copy hw from board then ten minutes independent reading
Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Yes, and on our team, we all start class with the same procedure. Makes it easier on Ss.
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MrStevenKerr
Jun 27 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2: Procedures are key, Ss crave structure and procedures help with that
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PrincipalSmart
Jun 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I keep missing the questions?
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AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT
We do the same among all five teachers.
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Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Yes, and on our team, we all start class with the same procedure. Makes it easier on Ss.
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MrStevenKerr
Jun 27 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2: Procedures are key, Ss crave structure and procedures help with that
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Yes, I love Playdoh too! I vary between Playdoh and Lego
#playlap
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In reply to @19primetime
Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Yes, we start with 10 min. of reading too. So important to show them the importance right from the beginning.
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hefflerw
Jun 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT
#6thchat
A2 routines!! Copy hw from board then ten minutes independent reading
ApraRalli
Jun 27 @ 9:17 PM EDT
#6thchat
A2 set class agreement mutually.both for subject & form group.infact for subject.Ss sign a contract-mutually drawn out.parents too
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:17 PM EDT
#ruthless
is necessary in staying on top of a paper pile!
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AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: My best strategy is to go through my desk stack of papers weekly and be ruthless about tossing and addressing things to do.
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klclark525
Jun 27 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Me, too.
#6thchat
, not seeing any questions.
In reply to @PrincipalSmart
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Question 3 is on the slide!
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Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3 I do pods of 4 with talking partners. Collaboration is my goal.
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3) Collaborative tables plus standing tables. Also, vary between Ss choose & T choose for seating; use
@flippitynet
for grouping
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staceyreeder
Jun 27 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3 Ss choose from a variety of flex seating options in our room; they can move as they need to stay engaged; their control works!
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Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:19 PM EDT
I've not heard of that. I will have to check it out.
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In reply to @mrskochheiser, @flippitynet
MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Love/hate my desks. S/times Ts decide the arrangement, other times Ss choose. In gen, clusters of 3-5 desks creating a tabeltop.
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Question 3 is on the slide!
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AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@PrincipalSmart
@klclark525
Can you see this?
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Question 3 is on the slide!
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Did you see Number 3?
#6thchat
Just popped up
klclark525
Jun 27 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Me, too.
#6thchat
, not seeing any questions.
In reply to @PrincipalSmart
Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Sorry I am joining a little late. Misty in GA, 6th ELA here for
#6thchat
mskaufmanELA
Jun 27 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A3: I've done groups or pairs, rows, whole class circles, flexible seating, pretty much everything! I like 2 change it up a lot!
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:20 PM EDT
That's exactly how I feel.
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In reply to @MrU_ishere
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Welcome Misty! Glad you are here!
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In reply to @Stanton_Lit
PrincipalSmart
Jun 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I can see it now that you retweeted it. For some reason not seeing
@mrskochheiser
posts.
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In reply to @AnneClark7, @klclark525, @mrskochheiser
MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT
During inde work, Ss can usually collaborate. S/times they opt for the floor or standing desks. Location is their choice.
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ApraRalli
Jun 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3.This is what we follow as well.
#6thchat
..
In reply to @Teachr4
Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A1: I enjoy using 2 truths & 1 lie for icebreaker. I also show PPT to introduce several things about myself so Ss get to know me.
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MrStevenKerr
Jun 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3:Flexible seating is huge, buy risers for a standing desk, bands on table legs for fidgety Ss, having movement built into lessons
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Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Consider this borrowed for next year. TY
@mrskochheiser
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1) I have Ss move through 5 centers where they can interact, create, build, talk and reflect. On slide lists activities.
#6thchat
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Well, that's no good! My Tweetdeck feels slow tonight. I have to refresh often.
#6thchat
In reply to @PrincipalSmart, @AnneClark7, @klclark525
PrincipalSmart
Jun 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3 Everyone with a home base in a group with flexibility to move around after whole group instruction.
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19primetime
Jun 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Me neither! I have Kristen in another window!
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In reply to @PrincipalSmart, @AnneClark7, @klclark525, @mrskochheiser
PrincipalSmart
Jun 27 @ 9:23 PM EDT
When you retweet I can. Weird!
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In reply to @AnneClark7, @klclark525
MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:23 PM EDT
thought it was just me. My tweetdeck is lagging tonight.
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In reply to @mrskochheiser, @PrincipalSmart, @AnneClark7, @klclark525
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Oh, that's a good idea for the bands on table legs. Does it make noise? I do the risers on tables to create standing desks. Love it
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MrStevenKerr
Jun 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3:Flexible seating is huge, buy risers for a standing desk, bands on table legs for fidgety Ss, having movement built into lessons
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Question 4 is on the slide!
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Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: I allow my Ss to choose their own seating until it becomes a distraction and then I intervene.
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Can everyone see when I retweet questions?
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PrincipalSmart
Jun 27 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Ha, ha! At least I am not alone. Never alone on
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In reply to @19primetime, @AnneClark7, @klclark525, @mrskochheiser
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A4) Ss know that they may move to standing tables or sit on floor during some work sessions; also freq move w/collaborative groups
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AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Stacey, did you have to fund this yourself? Or did you have a magic and wonderful source?
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staceyreeder
Jun 27 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3 Ss choose from a variety of flex seating options in our room; they can move as they need to stay engaged; their control works!
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MrStevenKerr
Jun 27 @ 9:25 PM EDT
That is where you preteach the S how to use it,could be a distraction, and if it starts, they lose it, but can later earn it back
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In reply to @mrskochheiser
AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:25 PM EDT
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Question 4 is on the slide!
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HowardKiyuna
Jun 27 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Howard here. Can't find the Q's. College World Series on the radio.
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Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3) Next yr Im changing to alternative seating (Tables, bean bags, standing, etc.) I am very excited about it. Nervous but Excited
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:26 PM EDT
#6thchat
@PrincipalSmart
@19primetime
@moocargirl
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Question 4 is on the slide!
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MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:26 PM EDT
How / where they move is their choice IF it doesn't distract others from THEIR work. That's our rule. Works well.
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Question 4 is on the slide!
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19primetime
Jun 27 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Me too! I can go a full year without assigning seats! (not last year)
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In reply to @Stanton_Lit
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Thanks Anne!
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In reply to @AnneClark7
AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:27 PM EDT
I'll just keep retweeting!!
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Thanks Anne!
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In reply to @AnneClark7
PrincipalSmart
Jun 27 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Yes me too.
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In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @MrU_ishere, @mrskochheiser, @AnneClark7, @klclark525
Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A4: Loving using gallery walk. Images/texts about the room & Ss move to work with, discuss, or add. Play music to signal movement.
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ApraRalli
Jun 27 @ 9:29 PM EDT
#6thchat
what q4...? Couldn't see
mskaufmanELA
Jun 27 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A4: We have bouncy bands on almost all of the chairs, wobble cushions& chairs, & then I'm so mean b/c I make them get up & move!
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MrStevenKerr
Jun 27 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A4: Hand up, pair up. GoNoodle breaks, have Ss act out a vocab words/charades
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MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Want to incorp yoga into transtiions this year. Just 1-2 stretches.
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Question 5 is on the slide!
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HowardKiyuna
Jun 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT
My tech is failing me. I'll try again next week. Take care
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AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT
@Stanton_Lit
Yes! Gallery walk!
@MrU_ishere
We are talking about yoga stretches this year. Excited!
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staceyreeder
Jun 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A4 Too many ways to list! S movement helps keep engagement high. Personal favorite = human continuum to visualize argument!
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MrStevenKerr
Jun 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A5: Have a wide variety of books that can catch the interests of Ss which encourages reading
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AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Question 5 is on the slide!
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A5)Do a Book Bin Bash first wk. Bins spread out around class & Ss spend a few min. w/a bin, noting titles & share most interesting
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PrincipalSmart
Jun 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Can someone please retweet the question.
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mskaufmanELA
Jun 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A5: I have a huge classroom library! I get Ss excited about reading by being excited myself. Also use a lot from
#TheBookWhisperer
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ApraRalli
Jun 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT
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A4.Mindfulness..start with a two minute of that is what I plan
Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT
I wanted to try brain breaks and used not finding the time as an excuse. I am not letting myself give up on it next yr.
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In reply to @MrU_ishere
MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Classwork becomes HMWK. They don't want to waste time. They move, get drinks, use BRs, but know their responsibilities
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Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@mrskochheiser
You just disappeared from my feed???
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AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A5: Book survey to get an idea of interests and spend a LOT of time book whispering, plus many book talks the first few weeks.
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Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Not sure what the question is, but the blog post I tweeted out is a way to recommend books the first day.
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AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A5: Book survey to get an idea of interests and spend a LOT of time book whispering, plus many book talks the first few weeks.
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PrincipalSmart
Jun 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I will jump in again next time. I can't see the questions. Have a great week!
#6thchat
MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A5. HUGE classroom library of 300 or so books. I'm constantly reading and sharing excerpts, sometimes as close reading exercises
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Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A5: I have an extensive classroom library and use
@TheBooksource
to create my online library.
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT
I must be being ambushed! I don't know what's happening tonight!
@AnneClark7
is retweeting for me!
#6thchat
In reply to @Teachr4, @AnneClark7
MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT
I'm the same...always thinking, but we have to do this. Not healthy for them or me. :(
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In reply to @Stanton_Lit
staceyreeder
Jun 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A5 Book tastings, speed dating w books, peer book challenges, book talks...anything to keep Ss immersed in what's available!
#6thchat
19primetime
Jun 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A5 I have thousands of books, and add hundreds per year. Having good books is key to creating readers! I book talk dozens per week
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HowardKiyuna
Jun 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A5: This yr I was only math Science. Gave my library to LA room. But I kept my graphic novels, make magazines, aerospace mags.
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT
So sorry! I have been retweeting them directly to you.
#6thchat
In reply to @PrincipalSmart
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Question 6 is on the slide!
#6thchat
Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT
I live and share a literate life. Put my own books read on my door, book talks, easy access to books. Talk, talk, talk!
#6thchat
hefflerw
Jun 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Goodnight
#6thchat
. Thank you
@mrskochheiser
AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT
#6thchat
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Question 6 is on the slide!
#6thchat
HowardKiyuna
Jun 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5: Tried unlimited Amazon eBook subscription two yrs ago. No one used it. Strange.
#6thchat
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A6) This yr we did a Mission Impossible Amazing Race game about geography and Ss had to figure out locations using 5 themes of geo
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mskaufmanELA
Jun 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A6: We play word games like Boggle or Scrabble, & I try to make my form. assessments into games when possible!
#6thchat
MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Using Weebly this year. Created a blog section. Going to have Ss AND Ps blog...this summer! Want to do a BOOK BLOG section in SEPT.
#6thchat
Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A5 Let them know reading is important to you!
#6thchat
klclark525
Jun 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A5: My library is my passion and has been the change in my teaching.
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staceyreeder
Jun 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A6 Ss design games to practice ELA skills based on games they already know. Keep game rules & incorporate content. Ss = love it!
#6thchat
Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A6:
@breakoutEDU
had to be my Ss fav this yr. Also use other games (card games like
https://t.co/k9ZRcyZwtQ
& modified jenga)
#6thchat
ApraRalli
Jun 27 @ 9:39 PM EDT
#6thchat
can't see the questions...will join in some other time.thank you
AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Love your reading door!
#6thchat
In reply to @Teachr4
Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:39 PM EDT
I know I will. desks in rows make my stomach turn and my goal is to get rid of desks all together.
#6thchat
In reply to @jenladd
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT
#6thchat
sorry for those unable to see questions.
@AnneClark7
has been retweeting. Strange tonight! Must be
@TweetDeck
Keep refreshing.
HowardKiyuna
Jun 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A6: Nope. Didn't think they'd be interested. I'm learning that I approached 6th like 7/8th from previous yrs. my 7/8 not interested
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mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:41 PM EDT
So sorry...usually do not have this problem.
#6thchat
In reply to @ApraRalli
MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A6. Love:
https://t.co/DOw3Q2DUg1
Also trying to
#gamify
my writing:
https://t.co/mMOOVqq62c
Trying to get $$ for real belts
#6thchat
Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Agree, My Ss always look out for one another. I love seeing them choose their seats to include everyone. They will amaze you.
#6thchat
In reply to @19primetime, @Sam_Parker202
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Question 7 is on the slide!
#6thchat
AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT
#6thchat
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Question 7 is on the slide!
#6thchat
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A7) Genius Hr; choice boards; options for final projects to show what they know
#6thchat
Teachr4
Jun 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Gotta check out early. Thanks
@mrskochheiser
#6thchat
19primetime
Jun 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT
I incorporated Brain Games, to build Growth Mindsets, S's can challege themselves on their own schedule as well as assigned times
#6thchat
mskaufmanELA
Jun 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A7: Asking students what their passions/interests are & then trying my best to incorporate as many as I can in my class!
#6thchat
Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A7) #1 empowerment is CHOICE. Ss love choice in texts to read, ways to learn, and end product of learning.
#6thchat
staceyreeder
Jun 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A7 Little empowers Ss more that the Give me 5 routine of
@PaulSolarz
#LearnLAP
! S voices drive the learning & easy to implement!
#6thchat
Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Sharing FREE Figurative Language Choice Board if interested --->
https://t.co/jeUkToHx1i
#6thchat
19primetime
Jun 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A6
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AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A7: Students choose their own reading. They loved being able to choose their writing projects within a genre last year.
#6thchat
AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Thank you! Looks awesome!
#6thchat
In reply to @Stanton_Lit
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Wow! Thanks! Fabulous!
#6thchat
In reply to @Stanton_Lit
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Question 8 is on the slide!
#6thchat
AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:48 PM EDT
#6thchat
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Question 8 is on the slide!
#6thchat
Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:48 PM EDT
No problem!! I have lots of free resources in my TPT store. Check them out
https://t.co/aaRFzSzhqy
#6thchat
In reply to @mrskochheiser
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:48 PM EDT
I want to be in your class! Looks fun! Great idea!
#6thchat
In reply to @19primetime
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A8) All things Google of course;
@Storybird
;
@KidblogDotOrg
;
@padlet
(for so, so much--sharing ideas, collaborative answers, etc).
#6thchat
MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A8. Love
https://t.co/KncEeWwqVE
, esp during research projects. Getting into GoogleClassroom.
#6thchat
AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A8: I turn again and again to
@Storybird
. Some Ss just take off with it and keep composing long after the original assignment.
#6thchat
MrU_ishere
Jun 27 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Have to run,
#6thchat
. Thank you, as always,
@mrskochheiser
! Good night, all!
staceyreeder
Jun 27 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A8 Padlet, Buncee, Kidblog, G Suite Tools, Kahoot, Socrative, Flipgrid, Recap, Animoto, green screen apps on iPad...
#6thchat
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:51 PM EDT
#6thchat
Thanks
@AnneClark7
for helping to push Qs out. Tech is great when it works! Thanks for sticking with us if you could! Great ideas!
Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A8)
@flipgrid
@nearpod
@CommonLit
@Scholastic
@Wonderopolis
#6thchat
mskaufmanELA
Jun 27 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A8: SO MANY! Breakout, Quizizz, Kahoot, GSuite, PearDeck, LetsRecap, Padlet, PollEverywhere, Youtube, random ipad apps, prob more!
#6thchat
HowardKiyuna
Jun 27 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A8: Scratch, MIT AppInventor, flipgrid, cospaces, thinglink,
https://t.co/avkWPili2z
, prodigy, soundation, coolmath-games, mathnook
#6thchat
In reply to @mrskochheiser
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Yes!
@Wonderopolis
! I meant to add that one too!
#6thchat
In reply to @Stanton_Lit, @flipgrid, @nearpod, @CommonLit, @Scholastic, @Wonderopolis, @Wonderopolis
TrishKing6
Jun 27 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A1. I do an activity with their hopes and fears to set norms, personalize their notebooks, & write user's guides for themselves.
#6thchat
In reply to @mrskochheiser
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Love the personalization of notebooks during the first week
#6thchat
In reply to @TrishKing6
19primetime
Jun 27 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A8
@SkypeClassroom
,
@Sphero
@MicrosoftEDU
@DoInkTweets
@GetKahoot
@KidblogDotOrg
#6thchat
TrishKing6
Jun 27 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A3. I try lots of arrangements at the start to observe them in pairs, groups, big square, etc to get a sense of the class dynamic.
#6thchat
In reply to @mrskochheiser
HowardKiyuna
Jun 27 @ 9:55 PM EDT
https://t.co/evbqeHh0Jn
, Pinterest, GSuites, soundtrap, youtube,
https://t.co/uw8nn8C6YL
#6thchat
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Thanks for a great
#6thchat
tonight! No
#6thchat
next week!
AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:56 PM EDT
#6thchat
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Thanks for a great
#6thchat
tonight! No
#6thchat
next week!
staceyreeder
Jun 27 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Thanks, as always, for getting us going,
@mrskochheiser
. You're the best!
#6thchat
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Thanks for a great
#6thchat
tonight! No
#6thchat
next week!
19primetime
Jun 27 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Thanks
@mrskochheiser
and everyone! Some awesome ideas here! Can't wait to dig through all of the amazing responses and grow!
#6thchat
Stanton_Lit
Jun 27 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Great chat my
#6thchat
PLN. TY
@mrskochheiser
&
@AnneClark7
for helping out. Night All!!
AnneClark7
Jun 27 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Thanks,
@mrskochheiser
! Great questions! Looking forward to reviewing all the ideas--so many!
#6thchat
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Thanks Stacey! I appreciate my PLN!
#6thchat
In reply to @staceyreeder
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Me too! I was so busy RT'ing Qs that I didn't have time to read all the answers! Love
#6thchat
peeps!
In reply to @19primetime