#Kinderchat Archive | Participate

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:00 PM EST

My chats for the next hour will be for #kinderchat #LUlearns

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:00 PM EST

Come out, come out wherever you are! It's #kinderchat time! Say hi, where you are, & how much snow on the ground!

TeachingChannel Jan 23 @ 9:00 PM EST

Do you teach #kindergarten? If so, this post is for you! https://t.co/eeAPnIFTK9 via @WeAreTeachers #kinderchat

In reply to @WeAreTeachers

St006C Jan 23 @ 9:01 PM EST

Courtney K T WA Watching AU Open #kinderchat

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:01 PM EST

I'm a 1st year Kgt, I'm studying Digital Comm. in Ed. with @ghartman #Kinderchat #LUlearns

In reply to @ghartman

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:01 PM EST

Christine from rural Calgary. Much less snow this week -can actually see some brown grass! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

Vincemad3 Jan 23 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hi from Michigan no snow on the ground today! #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:02 PM EST

Amy here, moderating from Calgary. Still about 6 inches on the ground in my yard! #Kinderchat

Miss_Marisa13 Jan 23 @ 9:02 PM EST

I'm also from Michigan! Loving that we have no snow. #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:02 PM EST

So many new faces tonight! Welcome! #Kinderchat

leej_140 Jan 23 @ 9:02 PM EST

https://t.co/UNgSNzxAuQ I'm currently in a fieldwork position in a kindergarten and these 50 tips hit right on the nose! #kinderchat

EduGladiators Jan 23 @ 9:03 PM EST

👩🏻‍💻 Don't miss our last chat of Rethinking Discipline series: PBIS SATURDAY! #EduGladiators #ByronEdChat #COLchat #Kinderchat #ksedchat

emilyccalhoun Jan 23 @ 9:03 PM EST

Emily, freshman from NJ, no snow here but a lot of rain #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:03 PM EST

Our school yard is like a skating rink though! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hi all! No snow but coming out of crazy rain. It is cold and I have leaks even after I had those areas fixed. Here comes the sun #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Jan 23 @ 9:04 PM EST

Brett, Lamar, Mo., aspiring K teacher #Kinderchat

Whoisasking Jan 23 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hello all. Gen from BC here. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:04 PM EST

How cold is LA cold?! #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:04 PM EST

Ours, too. All packed down and glazed over! #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

JLine528 Jan 23 @ 9:04 PM EST

Also from Michigan, not a fan of snow so I am very happy about this whole no snow thing! #kinderchat

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:04 PM EST

Oops forgot again Faige retired kinder teacher in Los Angeles #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:05 PM EST

Tonight we are talking DAP, which = Developmentally Appropriate Practice. #kinderchat

KinderChat123 Jan 23 @ 9:05 PM EST

Tonight we are talking DAP, which = Developmentally Appropriate Practice. #kinderchat

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:05 PM EST

Thanks for having me #kinderchat #LUlearns

In reply to @happycampergirl

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:05 PM EST

Ha Ha I K ow what you mean but just in 50s today and windy #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hello from Prince Edward Island! Snowshoeing today, but we’re getting ice and rain tomorrow #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:06 PM EST

My friends in northern CA (Tahoe) are on 10th snow day since Xmas break! #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:06 PM EST

That's chilly though! You may have wind chill, dude! #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:06 PM EST

Sorry, from BrooklynIL #kinderchat #LUlearns

leej_140 Jan 23 @ 9:07 PM EST

Can you recommend any good articles relating to this? #Kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:07 PM EST

Hey @happycampergirl are you that bear that DeVos told the hearing she's worried about & we need guns in schools 😜 #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:07 PM EST

And here I’d just like one snow day… #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:09 PM EST

This is THE BOOK on DAP. Every teacher should have it within arm's reach! https://t.co/y7diEKYZcq #Kinderchat

In reply to @leej_140

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:10 PM EST

Q1: On a scale of 1 (never heard of it) to 10 (DAP is my jam!), how would you rate your understanding of DAP? #kinderchat

MrsStills Jan 23 @ 9:10 PM EST

#kinderchat Chelsea from South Dakota kinder teacher the snow starts tomorrow

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:10 PM EST

#kinderchat this was my view this evening

Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:10 PM EST

Jay from CT; light sleet outside; nothing on the ground though #Kinderchat

Miss_Marisa13 Jan 23 @ 9:10 PM EST

1 #Kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:11 PM EST

Wow #Kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1 I'd say I'm about 9/10 in understanding. Work in progress around action and implementation! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

St006C Jan 23 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1) I would say 4ish. constant Q in my grade level team="is it develop. approp?" #kinderchat

emilyccalhoun Jan 23 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: 1 #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:11 PM EST

#kinderchat #confessions One of my favourite things to say is, “that’s not really developmentally appropriate"

Miss_Marisa13 Jan 23 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: 1 #Kinderchat

Vincemad3 Jan 23 @ 9:12 PM EST

I am currently majoring in Child Development as well as education so I am pretty familiar with DAC & DAP so 6! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

JLine528 Jan 23 @ 9:12 PM EST

1, I am still in the process of becoming a teacher so interested in learning all new things! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:12 PM EST

Like to think I am a 8 or 9; reality is probably a 6 #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1- 8 to 9. I hate to say 10 because as soon as I do, I’m afraid I’ll get called out, lol! #kinderchat

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:12 PM EST

Once would have said 10 but now not sure #kinderchat I question more as I taught longer

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:10 PM EST

Q1: On a scale of 1 (never heard of it) to 10 (DAP is my jam!), how would you rate your understanding of DAP? #kinderchat

Vincemad3 Jan 23 @ 9:12 PM EST

I would have to say about a 5! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1, I'm at a 5, I taught pre-k for 3yrs, but my dist forgot about DAP #kinderchat #LUlearns

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:13 PM EST

The more I learn, the less I know. I'd say a solid 7 - 8? #Kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Jan 23 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1: 0!! Lol. But I'm excited to learn a new thing!! So hopefully it'll be a 10 after tonight! 😝😝😝😝#KinderChat

PeggyAshbrook Jan 23 @ 9:13 PM EST

Hi from first-timer, EC science educator, big fan of #DAP #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:13 PM EST

You're a 10. Period. #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

KEMmommy Jan 23 @ 9:13 PM EST

#kinderchat Evening from Ontario. Joining late tonight.

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:13 PM EST

Mine was do you think that's DAP when it clearly was not and I was being #snarky #Kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:11 PM EST

#kinderchat #confessions One of my favourite things to say is, “that’s not really developmentally appropriate"

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:14 PM EST

THIS IS THE SONG OF MY PEOPLE" #kinderchat https://t.co/YDJ0n5yitT

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:11 PM EST

#kinderchat #confessions One of my favourite things to say is, “that’s not really developmentally appropriate"

KEMmommy Jan 23 @ 9:14 PM EST

#kinderchat A1 I think I would say 8ish. It is a huge part of our Kindergarten program in Ontario.

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:14 PM EST

I'll argue that one with you. Please see my reply to Carrie! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

emilyccalhoun Jan 23 @ 9:14 PM EST

same here, can't wait to read all the insights in this chat tonight #kinderchat

In reply to @JLine528, @happycampergirl

leej_140 Jan 23 @ 9:15 PM EST

A1) I would rate my understanding at a 2. It seems the deeper down the education hole I go, the less I know! #kinderchat

MrsStills Jan 23 @ 9:15 PM EST

#kinderchat A1 I will say 10 I do & change lessons to meet DAP. Although there are things required from district that arent DAP

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:15 PM EST

Agree with Christine here Amy #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @happycampergirl

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:15 PM EST

I love that tweet. #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @happycampergirl

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:16 PM EST

"Do you hear the people sing? Singing the songs of angry men” all about DAP #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:16 PM EST

I use to ask that ? All the time in our Plc meetings #kinderchat #LUlearns

In reply to @St006C

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:16 PM EST

thinking you underestimate yourself! I'm lookin' at a 10 Amy #Kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:16 PM EST

But seriously, girls - the more I research, the more i read, the less I think I REALLY know. #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @CarrieMarshall1

PeggyAshbrook Jan 23 @ 9:17 PM EST

A1: feeling fairly knowledgeable, practiced, 9 #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:17 PM EST

It is the music of a people who will not worksheet again.... #Kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:17 PM EST

That's true for me - understanding vs. implementation is ongoing #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @CarrieMarshall1

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:18 PM EST

Awe love that song! Les Miserables has much to say to us, non? #Kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @happycampergirl

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:18 PM EST

I think we probably all feel that way, right? #alwayslearning #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @KeeneeLou

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:18 PM EST

Oui! #mykidstookfrenchimmersion #thatsallIknow #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator, @happycampergirl

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:18 PM EST

or would you say the more you're pushed away from it #kinderchat #LUlearns

In reply to @leej_140

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:19 PM EST

Yup and that's why we're here #Kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:18 PM EST

I think we probably all feel that way, right? #alwayslearning #kinderchat
In reply to @happycampergirl, @KeeneeLou

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:19 PM EST

Most definitely. I first heard about DAP in 1987 when I read the guidelines from NAEYC #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @happycampergirl

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:19 PM EST

Like when I read my 1st calendar-quitting article: "DAMN, I know NOTHING AT ALL ABOUT ANYTHING" #Kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @KeeneeLou

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:19 PM EST

I think it’s important to recognize there are only so many things you can do when faced with Dept standards #kinderchat

In reply to @MrsStills

leej_140 Jan 23 @ 9:20 PM EST

Not at all, but I do feel inadequate in comparison to other teachers! #kinderchat

In reply to @mrpwellssr

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q2: In 140 characters or less: provide your best working definition of Developmentally Appropriate Practice. #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:21 PM EST

Same as when I discovered the Reggio philosophy. I was astounded at what I didn’t know #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @KeeneeLou

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:21 PM EST

Anyone know when that was introduced. I went to NAEYC in D.C & that might have been the DAP year #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:19 PM EST

Most definitely. I first heard about DAP in 1987 when I read the guidelines from NAEYC #kinderchat
In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @happycampergirl

MrsStills Jan 23 @ 9:22 PM EST

I know it still hurts my heart for my SS we just completed district assessments 2 test 50+ questions on each #Kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2 Meeting students where they are #kinderchat #LUlearns

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:22 PM EST

Learning more and more about Reggio from Twitter PLN & Bloggers #Kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @happycampergirl, @KeeneeLou

St006C Jan 23 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2) Practice that considers social/emotional needs of SS along w/ acad needs. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:22 PM EST

After reading 2 good articles, I quit doing standard calendar routine in my class. #kinderchat

In reply to @emilyccalhoun, @CarrieMarshall1, @KeeneeLou

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:22 PM EST

1987… I was a sophomore in college, ECE major. DAP and role of play were huge topics for us #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

KEMmommy Jan 23 @ 9:22 PM EST

#kinderchat Q2: Providing a learning environment to meet the needs of growing learners in the ways they learn.

PeggyAshbrook Jan 23 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2: age appropriate is not the same as developmentally appropriate #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2 Practice based on solid child development research supporting and promoting whole child's learning #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

emilyccalhoun Jan 23 @ 9:23 PM EST

this chat is showing me just how much I have to learn about educating youngsters, intimidated but up for the challenge #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2: Among many things: considering ALL aspects of child dev when planning curric & environment. #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2 Not quite the answer BUT if it doesn't feel right it probably isn't so don't #Kinderchat

CabinetofCurios Jan 23 @ 9:23 PM EST

Hi! Joining #kinderchat late. Sarah from VA. I'd say my theoretical DAP knowledge is a 6-7 but practical application...5?

Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2: Keeping cognitive, social, behavioral, motor, etc milestones in mind when expecting children to learn in my classroom #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:24 PM EST

You can’t help that. though, right? You can do what you can do. #kinderchat #closethedoor #lol

In reply to @MrsStills

Vincemad3 Jan 23 @ 9:24 PM EST

A2: promoting children and their ability to reach their developmental potential in all areas #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:25 PM EST

I feel like the first position paper came out around 1987 or 1988?! #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

CabinetofCurios Jan 23 @ 9:25 PM EST

A2 Matching expectations to the physical/mental/social level of the individual child #kinderchat

Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:25 PM EST

Sorry...OUR classroom #kinderchat

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:25 PM EST

At Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena my first glimpse of power of play in learning (w/my kids it was intuitive #Kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:26 PM EST

#kinderchat DID I MISS QUESTION 2????

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:26 PM EST

I have heard so many good things about Pacific Oaks College Faige! #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

JLine528 Jan 23 @ 9:26 PM EST

From these tweets,it seems to be considering every child's development in teaching rather than teaching a certain way as a whole #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:27 PM EST

The power of the pronoun! #kinderchat

In reply to @Jumangi13

St006C Jan 23 @ 9:28 PM EST

#kinderchat peeps- anyone else feel like tweetdeck is lagging?

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:28 PM EST

#kinderchat A2: Realizing each child develops at their own rate, making sure expectations fit developmental level #IMadeThatUpOnTheFly

leej_140 Jan 23 @ 9:28 PM EST

I feel like alot of DAP may be intuitive, but NAEYC just solidified it in scholarly format. #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator, @CarrieMarshall1

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:28 PM EST

Yes!!! I thought it was my internet #kinderchat

In reply to @St006C

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:28 PM EST

amazing in 1997 & everything was outside. Explore, create, build, dramatic play. College classses at night #Kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

emilyccalhoun Jan 23 @ 9:29 PM EST

A2: considering the needs and level of development of each child when planning a lesson #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:29 PM EST

I agree. I think NAEYC gave credence to DAP #kinderchat

In reply to @leej_140, @dubioseducator

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:29 PM EST

thought it was just me #kinderchat #LUlearns

In reply to @St006C

Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:29 PM EST

The challenge is the vast differences in age and devel levels we all have in OUR classrooms #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:29 PM EST

I agree - I had the whole thing printed and hanging up and I shared it with parents #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @leej_140, @dubioseducator

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:30 PM EST

Q3: Based on the definitions we have heard, to what degree does your school/district/program support DAP? #kinderchat

PeggyAshbrook Jan 23 @ 9:30 PM EST

A2: treating children like the people they are, with respect. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:30 PM EST

My copy is all dog-eared and highlighted, and my staff tease me about how often I reach for it. #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @CarrieMarshall1, @leej_140, @dubioseducator

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:30 PM EST

Put it out there as a frame 4all who teach young children. For some that is the best tool to be had #Kinderchat

In reply to @leej_140, @CarrieMarshall1

MrsStills Jan 23 @ 9:30 PM EST

#kinderchat A2 DAP providing a safe place for learning experiences that promote play, social interactions, motor skills, language, guidance

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:31 PM EST

A3: I am sure our Dept of Ed expects DAP in K. However, I also think some information doesn’t make it to the K Teacher #kinderchat

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:31 PM EST

#kinderchat #LUlearns

MrsStills Jan 23 @ 9:30 PM EST

#kinderchat A2 DAP providing a safe place for learning experiences that promote play, social interactions, motor skills, language, guidance

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:32 PM EST

I always advocate for DAP . . . #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

leej_140 Jan 23 @ 9:32 PM EST

I agree. Even just 6 months of diff in a K class can be staggering. #Kinderchat

In reply to @Jumangi13

Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:32 PM EST

Q3: I think they think they support it more than they actually do - we are supported in many ways though #kinderchat

St006C Jan 23 @ 9:32 PM EST

A3) my dist supports PLAY!!!! Just purchased more imaginative play materials! #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:32 PM EST

That should read, A3 I always advocate for DAP . . . #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:33 PM EST

A3: I lead our ECE division, so things are pretty DAP. #Kinderchat

leej_140 Jan 23 @ 9:33 PM EST

Apropos of nothing, I frequently mistype as kidneychat instead of #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:33 PM EST

But I do have to advocate for that w/other levels sometimes. #Kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:33 PM EST

You’ve got the inside edge, lol #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:34 PM EST

Play is a BIG support - when compared to colleagues in other districts #kinderchat

St006C Jan 23 @ 9:34 PM EST

Safe place. Very impt 4 larning #kinderchat

MrsStills Jan 23 @ 9:30 PM EST

#kinderchat A2 DAP providing a safe place for learning experiences that promote play, social interactions, motor skills, language, guidance

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:34 PM EST

I usually type kidnerchat #kinderchat

In reply to @leej_140

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:34 PM EST

Sad that many times now DAP is scuttled in Ks in favor of the fury of academics #Kinderchat

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:34 PM EST

What is Q3 #kinderchat #LUlearns

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:34 PM EST

I learned so much when I moved from G6 to G1. It was the best thing I ever did - saw where kids came from! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

St006C Jan 23 @ 9:34 PM EST

#kinderchat here is Q3

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:30 PM EST

Q3: Based on the definitions we have heard, to what degree does your school/district/program support DAP? #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:34 PM EST

Question 3 #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:30 PM EST

Q3: Based on the definitions we have heard, to what degree does your school/district/program support DAP? #kinderchat

KEMmommy Jan 23 @ 9:35 PM EST

It seems we have DAP in Kindergarten and it often stops as soon as they go to grade 1 in Ontario #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

CabinetofCurios Jan 23 @ 9:35 PM EST

A3 Very lucky my #earlylearning school is on board with DAP. We just got approval to start a K next year too! #kinderchat

St006C Jan 23 @ 9:35 PM EST

it has just been RTed #kinderchat

In reply to @mrpwellssr

PeggyAshbrook Jan 23 @ 9:35 PM EST

In one small urban city, DAP in ECE programs including K, esp K, is hit or miss #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:35 PM EST

THe NAEYC DAP position paper is from birth to age 8. #thatisG3 #kinderchat

In reply to @KEMmommy, @happycampergirl

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:36 PM EST

Our principal moved from HS to primary. Realized if U want to make a dif, the primary grades were it #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @happycampergirl

JLine528 Jan 23 @ 9:36 PM EST

What is all this talk about having K? #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:36 PM EST

Same in PEI #kinderchat

In reply to @KEMmommy, @happycampergirl

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:36 PM EST

RIsk taker! So smart . . . Love it! #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @happycampergirl

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:36 PM EST

A3 I was in the classroom for so long that when I needed I advocated like a Mama Bear for DAP in Kinder. In ECs it was a breeze. #Kinderchat

KEMmommy Jan 23 @ 9:37 PM EST

AGREED! Challenge is the curriculum demands in grade 1-3 make it a challenge in many minds #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

MrsStills Jan 23 @ 9:37 PM EST

#kinderchat A3 as a whole district no we are so test driven. As Ts we need to step back and remember what matters #kidsdeserveit

PeggyAshbrook Jan 23 @ 9:37 PM EST

Agreed, K has retreated from DAP #Kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:37 PM EST

She’s great. I love working with her #NotABrownNose #IMeanIt #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @happycampergirl

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:37 PM EST

The dist I'm at now does #kinderchat #LUlearns

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:37 PM EST

I find that's where that paper can help support the conversation in Primary grades #kinderchat

In reply to @KEMmommy

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:37 PM EST

I’m not sure I understand what you’re asking? #kinderchat

In reply to @JLine528

leej_140 Jan 23 @ 9:38 PM EST

Pretty sure shorthand for kindergarten #kinderchat

In reply to @JLine528

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:38 PM EST

Well, let me say at the ECE level, #kinderchat #LUlearns

KEMmommy Jan 23 @ 9:38 PM EST

In Ontario we also have our ELECT document which is similar to the paper - but most teachers defer to curriculum #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:39 PM EST

Yup 😏Unless we push for it and find a way to balance w/in constraints that one might have #Kinderchat

In reply to @PeggyAshbrook

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:39 PM EST

It helps that our K Document is DAP. Whenever questioned we can say, “it’s in our document” #kinderchat

In reply to @KEMmommy, @KeeneeLou

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:40 PM EST

Q4: What is one way you wish your classroom/school/district was more aligned w/ DAP? #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:40 PM EST

That can be frustrating. I found like-minded, kindred spirits helped me look at curric through a DAP lens #kinderchat

In reply to @KEMmommy

leej_140 Jan 23 @ 9:40 PM EST

Do you have any experience with American schools? What's it like in Ontario? #Kinderchat

In reply to @KEMmommy

PeggyAshbrook Jan 23 @ 9:40 PM EST

K= kindergarten #im2lazy #Kinderchat

In reply to @JLine528

KEMmommy Jan 23 @ 9:40 PM EST

@KeeneeLou ELECT document: https://t.co/tMNtZOKqcH #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:40 PM EST

We have a provincial program statement as well #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @KEMmommy

KEMmommy Jan 23 @ 9:41 PM EST

My only experience is what I learn here on #kinderchat and hear in media

In reply to @leej_140

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:41 PM EST

I'll check it out! Thanks! #kinderchat

In reply to @KEMmommy

JLine528 Jan 23 @ 9:41 PM EST

Since I am not a teacher yet I will base my answer off of my experiences when I was young #kinderchat

Vincemad3 Jan 23 @ 9:41 PM EST

the CDL here at Michigan State is pretty much aligned with DAP #kinderchat

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Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:42 PM EST

We always turn our 'official' docs into locked PDFs, so no one can change it otherwise :) #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:42 PM EST

will check it out LOng document I saw #Kinderchat

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mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:43 PM EST

A4 Schools can be more student centered #kinderchat #LUlearns

JLine528 Jan 23 @ 9:43 PM EST

A3-My teachers failed to present much DAP. Where I work now and volunteering, I definitely see a huge growth in DAP! #awesome #kinderchat

JLine528 Jan 23 @ 9:44 PM EST

Whoops last tweet meant to say Q4** #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:45 PM EST

Our IB/PYP docs have a continuum as well which I quite like #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:45 PM EST

we found the soc.emot learning a big priority if any academics can take place #Kinderchat So we push, talk & show

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JLine528 Jan 23 @ 9:45 PM EST

Whoops my last tweet meant A4!** #kinderchat

Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:45 PM EST

A3: We are in a good spot, but I feel we are drifting away with each passing year #kinderchat

PeggyAshbrook Jan 23 @ 9:45 PM EST

A4: I wish schools didn't try to prepare children for the next grade beginning on day one of the school year #kinderchat

emilyccalhoun Jan 23 @ 9:45 PM EST

A4: As a whole, I think there is far too much focus on curriculum and standardized tests, wish ed could be more student-driven #kinderchat

KEMmommy Jan 23 @ 9:46 PM EST

A4 - I've said it already but wish it continued on into grade 1 when they leave our rooms. #kinderchat

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Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:46 PM EST

I would like to see more opportunities for play in 1st and 2nd #kinderchat

KEMmommy Jan 23 @ 9:46 PM EST

Well Said!!! #kinderchat

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mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:46 PM EST

i totally agree, dist are forgetting about the students #kinderchat #LUlearns

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emilyccalhoun Jan 23 @ 9:47 PM EST

sadly, districts have to meet certain state requirements to receive funding, and more focus on requirements limits DAP #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:47 PM EST

THIS!! #kinderchat

In reply to @Jumangi13

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:48 PM EST

A4- I agree. Would love to see it expand to other grades. Especially for our youngest learners #kinderchat

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MrsStills Jan 23 @ 9:48 PM EST

#kinderchat A4 More student centered. Less focused on fidelity = curriculum and test/score driven.

Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:49 PM EST

My kids 'hear' that 1st graders don't play from siblings - makes for an anxious transition #Kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:49 PM EST

I discovered DAP doc when teaching G1 and it really made me think about why things change from K to 1 #kinderchat

In reply to @KEMmommy, @happycampergirl

mandy_c_hannah Jan 23 @ 9:49 PM EST

When Character, Flexibility and Laughter Are at the Center of Kindergarten https://t.co/RVNZ2Ozgkg #edchat #Kinderchat #education

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:49 PM EST

A4 Thought abt old post from 2013 on Getting Ready. I revisited that topic more than once but here this https://t.co/FTG3fzTKV0 #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST

Q5: What is the best way to "sneak" more DAP into classes where scripted curric is required & play is minimal? #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST

My Q is, why DO things change from K to 1? No one has given me an answer #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @KEMmommy, @happycampergirl

PeggyAshbrook Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST

@emilyccalhoun It is as if #DAP has to go underground #kinderchat

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emilyccalhoun Jan 23 @ 9:47 PM EST

sadly, districts have to meet certain state requirements to receive funding, and more focus on requirements limits DAP #kinderchat

leej_140 Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST

Alot of this kinda comes down to philosophy. What do we want our schools to produce? #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST

A5: Close the door? #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:51 PM EST

G1 is "real" school guys. Gotta get to work. Read Charlotte's Web by Oct #kindernark #kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @KEMmommy, @happycampergirl

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:51 PM EST

Great question @happycampergirl Here is where we all get subversive #Kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST

Q5: What is the best way to "sneak" more DAP into classes where scripted curric is required & play is minimal? #kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:51 PM EST

That always makes me sad to hear that. So disparaging to K AND to Gr 1 really #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @KEMmommy, @happycampergirl

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:52 PM EST

A5 Including out activities in your lesson plans #kinderchat #LUlearns

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:52 PM EST

Because we have to hurry up & catch up to what we didn't learn in K #Kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @KeeneeLou, @KEMmommy, @happycampergirl

Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:52 PM EST

The 'change' is being pushed down to K at times too #Kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1, @KeeneeLou, @KEMmommy, @happycampergirl

KEMmommy Jan 23 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5: Try to take a step back and see other ways to teach, e.g. lots more games and hands on in math (NOT worksheet). #kinderchat

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:53 PM EST

Yup that works! #Kinderchat

In reply to @CarrieMarshall1

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:53 PM EST

Keep in mind hands-on, play based, authentic reading/writing/numeracy/math and watch the paper/pencil #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:55 PM EST

Q5: Blur lines between reading, writing, and math time blocks to maintain relevance and engagement for students #kinderchat

PeggyAshbrook Jan 23 @ 9:55 PM EST

Have research at the ready. Alison Gopnik: https://t.co/xvenAda7Ym #kinderchat

MrsStills Jan 23 @ 9:55 PM EST

#kinderchat A5 There are many things a T can #differentiate to make lessons DAP #haveaplan #haveresearch #dowhatworks #KidsDeserveIt

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:56 PM EST

So glad to chat with all of you. Needed a break from Trump & even the Women's March on D.C. All on my FB feed #Kinderchat makes me hopeful

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:56 PM EST

Embedding as much student choice as possible will help respect their developmental needs. #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:56 PM EST

can't wait to read! Thanks #Kinderchat

In reply to @PeggyAshbrook, @TheAtlantic

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:56 PM EST

Almost time to wrap up. Thanks to so many new faces & old hands tonight! #Kinderchat

CarrieMarshall1 Jan 23 @ 9:57 PM EST

Great #kinderchat tonight! Here’s to the last full week of January- let’s make it a great one!

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:57 PM EST

You can get a peek into my classrooms by following @ECEatCFIS here & on instagram! #Kinderchat

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leej_140 Jan 23 @ 9:57 PM EST

A5) Produce results. I feel that if T's can produce results then dist. will have to follow. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:57 PM EST

Thanks for moderating a great discussion! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:58 PM EST

It's not on us to prove DAP is the best practice for our kids; show me stronger evidence for scripted program, etc #Kinderchat

KEMmommy Jan 23 @ 9:58 PM EST

Great chat tonight #kinderchat

mrpwellssr Jan 23 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks for allowing me to participate in this chat, awesome #LUlearns #Kinderchat

PeggyAshbrook Jan 23 @ 9:58 PM EST

NAEYC has a Kindergarten Interest Forum, anyone a member? #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Jan 23 @ 9:58 PM EST

@happycampergirl Came into this thing with zero knowledge on this topic and will leave with a 6-7 on it!! #Kinderchat

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dubioseducator Jan 23 @ 9:58 PM EST

Great, Amy. thanksfor sharing #Kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @ECEatCFIS

emilyccalhoun Jan 23 @ 9:58 PM EST

this continues into secondary school as well, more relevant material and more critical thinking make more successful lesson #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @happycampergirl

KeeneeLou Jan 23 @ 9:58 PM EST

SNAP!! #kinderchat

Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:58 PM EST

It's not on us to prove DAP is the best practice for our kids; show me stronger evidence for scripted program, etc #Kinderchat

leej_140 Jan 23 @ 9:59 PM EST

I had fun. Great chat! #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:59 PM EST

Join us again next wk when we talk outdoor ed w/ @CarrieMarshall1 ! #Kinderchat

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Jumangi13 Jan 23 @ 9:59 PM EST

I have little passion for this...is it showing? #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou