#6thchat Archive | Participate

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! #6thchat

19primetime Jun 27 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#6thchat 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. #6thchat

klclark525 Jun 27 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#6thchat Katie, MI, 6th ELA.

AnneClark7 Jun 27 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Anne Clark, 6th Grade ELA/Social Studies, Ne IN. Hello everyone! #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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. #6thchat

Teachr4 Jun 27 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Yay! It would be nice to have that! #6thchat

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! #6thchat

PrincipalSmart Jun 27 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hello! Michelle from Saskatchewan, Canada jumping in for a bit. So glad to be back. #6thchat

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? #6thchat

In reply to @AnneClark7

hefflerw Jun 27 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Wendy from NJ ELA and reading #6thchat

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! #6thchat

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! #6thchat

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!! #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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. #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Jun 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Question 1 is on the slide! #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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! #6thchat

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 #6thchat

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 #6thchat

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 #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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! #6thchat

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

Question 2 is on the slide! #6thchat

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! #6thchat

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 #6thchat

Teachr4 Jun 27 @ 9:12 PM EDT

And I have several more to write! Writing wallet @WritingThief is another post I want to share! #6thchat

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! #6thchat

In reply to @AnneClark7

ApraRalli Jun 27 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#6thchat 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 #6thchat

MrStevenKerr Jun 27 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Procedures are key, Ss crave structure and procedures help with that #6thchat

PrincipalSmart Jun 27 @ 9:13 PM EDT

We did an activity at our last admin meeting. It was a ton of fun! #6thchat

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...#6thchat

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! #6thchat

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! #6thchat

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! #6thchat

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! #6thchat

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! #6thchat

mskaufmanELA Jun 27 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: LABELS! and showing students (multiple times) where things go. Having a student helper works too! #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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. #6thchat

MrStevenKerr Jun 27 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Procedures are key, Ss crave structure and procedures help with that #6thchat

PrincipalSmart Jun 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I keep missing the questions? #6thchat

AnneClark7 Jun 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT

We do the same among all five teachers. #6thchat

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. #6thchat
- MrStevenKerr Jun 27 @ 9:13 PM EDT
  
  A2: Procedures are key, Ss crave structure and procedures help with that #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Jun 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Yes, I love Playdoh too! I vary between Playdoh and Lego #playlap #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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! #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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! #6thchat

Teachr4 Jun 27 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3 I do pods of 4 with talking partners. Collaboration is my goal. #6thchat

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 #6thchat

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! #6thchat

Teachr4 Jun 27 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I've not heard of that. I will have to check it out. #6thchat

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. #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Jun 27 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Question 3 is on the slide! #6thchat

AnneClark7 Jun 27 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@PrincipalSmart @klclark525 Can you see this? #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Jun 27 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Question 3 is on the slide! #6thchat

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! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Jun 27 @ 9:20 PM EDT

That's exactly how I feel. #6thchat

In reply to @MrU_ishere

mrskochheiser - Moderator Jun 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Welcome Misty! Glad you are here! #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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 #6thchat

Stanton_Lit Jun 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Consider this borrowed for next year. TY @mrskochheiser #6thchat

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. #6thchat

19primetime Jun 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Me neither! I have Kristen in another window! #6thchat

In reply to @PrincipalSmart, @AnneClark7, @klclark525, @mrskochheiser

PrincipalSmart Jun 27 @ 9:23 PM EDT

When you retweet I can. Weird! #6thchat

In reply to @AnneClark7, @klclark525

MrU_ishere Jun 27 @ 9:23 PM EDT

thought it was just me. My tweetdeck is lagging tonight. #6thchat

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 #6thchat

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 #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Jun 27 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Question 4 is on the slide! #6thchat

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. #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Jun 27 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Can everyone see when I retweet questions? #6thchat

PrincipalSmart Jun 27 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Ha, ha! At least I am not alone. Never alone on #6thchat

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 #6thchat

AnneClark7 Jun 27 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Stacey, did you have to fund this yourself? Or did you have a magic and wonderful source? #6thchat

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! #6thchat

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 #6thchat

In reply to @mrskochheiser

AnneClark7 Jun 27 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Jun 27 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Question 4 is on the slide! #6thchat

HowardKiyuna Jun 27 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Howard here. Can't find the Q's. College World Series on the radio. #6thchat

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 #6thchat

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! #6thchat

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. #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Jun 27 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Question 4 is on the slide! #6thchat

19primetime Jun 27 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Me too! I can go a full year without assigning seats! (not last year) #6thchat

In reply to @Stanton_Lit

mrskochheiser - Moderator Jun 27 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Thanks Anne! #6thchat

In reply to @AnneClark7

AnneClark7 Jun 27 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I'll just keep retweeting!! #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Jun 27 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Thanks Anne! #6thchat
In reply to @AnneClark7

PrincipalSmart Jun 27 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Yes me too. #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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! #6thchat

MrStevenKerr Jun 27 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: Hand up, pair up. GoNoodle breaks, have Ss act out a vocab words/charades #6thchat

MrU_ishere Jun 27 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Want to incorp yoga into transtiions this year. Just 1-2 stretches. #6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Jun 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Question 5 is on the slide! #6thchat

HowardKiyuna Jun 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT

My tech is failing me. I'll try again next week. Take care #6thchat

AnneClark7 Jun 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@Stanton_Lit Yes! Gallery walk! @MrU_ishere We are talking about yoga stretches this year. Excited! #6thchat

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! #6thchat

MrStevenKerr Jun 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5: Have a wide variety of books that can catch the interests of Ss which encourages reading #6thchat

AnneClark7 Jun 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT

#6thchat

mrskochheiser - Moderator Jun 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Question 5 is on the slide! #6thchat

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 #6thchat

PrincipalSmart Jun 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Can someone please retweet the question. #6thchat

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 #6thchat

ApraRalli Jun 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT

#6thchat 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. #6thchat

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 #6thchat

Teachr4 Jun 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@mrskochheiser You just disappeared from my feed??? #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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 #6thchat

Stanton_Lit Jun 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A5: I have an extensive classroom library and use @TheBooksource to create my online library. #6thchat

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. :( #6thchat

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 #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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 #6thchat

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. #6thchat

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 #6thchat

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 #6thchat

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