#BFC530 Archive

The Breakfast Club – #BFC530 – is a 15 minute, 1 question Twitter chat every weekday. We chat in 4 timezones Mon-Fri – 5:30am Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Times. The mission of BFC is to empower participants to make a difference in education by engaging in consistent reflective practice in a supportive community that inspires and challenges one another.

Thursday February 1, 2018
5:30 AM EST

  • deem_ellen Feb 1 @ 5:30 AM EST
    Please join @ShiftParadigm and me today for #whatisschool Thur Feb 1 6pm EST. “What’s Love got to do with Teaching?” Get ready to share your love, insights, and thoughts with your PLN. #bfc530
  • MrEandre Feb 1 @ 5:30 AM EST
    How are you susan? #bfc530
    In reply to @SusZanti5
  • MrEandre Feb 1 @ 5:30 AM EST
    keeping busy. #bfc530
    In reply to @biologygoddess
  • mrfieldmanchs Feb 1 @ 5:30 AM EST
    happy almost Friday Friends #bfc530
  • kmichellehowell Feb 1 @ 5:30 AM EST
    Good morning! #bfc530
    In reply to @SusZanti5
  • CoachKCullen Feb 1 @ 5:30 AM EST
    Good Morning #bfc530 Kevin 7th Gr History teacher from NW NJ
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:30 AM EST
    Good morning friends! Happy Thursday! #bfc530
  • LaurenPorosoff Feb 1 @ 5:30 AM EST
    Hi all! How’s everyone this morning? #bfc530
  • CoachKCullen Feb 1 @ 5:31 AM EST
    That's how I feel this morning Chris. #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64
  • theteachernme Feb 1 @ 5:31 AM EST
    Good morning #bfc530 😊 Gena from NJ - kindergarten teacher reading specialist & now admin intern 😥 -
  • casehighprinc Feb 1 @ 5:31 AM EST
    Happy Thursday #bfc530. Brian, HS principal from Mass.
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Feb 1 @ 5:31 AM EST
    Good morning! #bfc530
  • susankotch Feb 1 @ 5:31 AM EST
    #bfc530 Hanging out with my corn pops and coffee, saying:
  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 1 @ 5:31 AM EST
    Role of an adult in a child’s life...a trustworthy, compassionate, caring supporter. #bfc530
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:31 AM EST
    #bfc530
    • TyrnaD - Moderator Feb 1 @ 5:25 AM EST
      Good morning, beautiful Full Moon Survivors ;) Today's #BFC530 Q: "What is the role of an adult in the life of a child?"
  • bridget_adam Feb 1 @ 5:31 AM EST
    Good morning! I’ve been running late all week glad I’m finally on time! #BFC530
  • DebbiSab Feb 1 @ 5:31 AM EST
    Wow give yourself a minute wasn't just day one yesterday? I don't know all the name for a few weeks. Wanting to know them all day one Shows how much you care! #bfc530
    • GruntledChalkie Feb 1 @ 5:28 AM EST
      Thanks Susan. I thought I had memorised all the names and then I went in and .... well I hadn't #bfc530
      In reply to @SusZanti5
  • MrsMues Feb 1 @ 5:31 AM EST
    Good morning, Manny! Great to see you and all the rest of the #bfc530 family!
    In reply to @MrEandre
  • mrfieldmanchs Feb 1 @ 5:31 AM EST
    morning Susan #bfc530
    In reply to @SusZanti5
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Feb 1 @ 5:31 AM EST
    Hi, feeling any better? #bfc530
  • CoachKCullen Feb 1 @ 5:32 AM EST
    Good Morning Susan! Hope you are having a great week! #bfc530
    In reply to @SusZanti5
  • DrCSJones Feb 1 @ 5:32 AM EST
    Good morning #bfc530!
  • kmichellehowell Feb 1 @ 5:32 AM EST
    Good morning, friends! #bfc530
  • mrfieldmanchs Feb 1 @ 5:32 AM EST
    How is everyone at home ? #bfc530
    • MrsMues Feb 1 @ 5:31 AM EST
      Good morning, Manny! Great to see you and all the rest of the #bfc530 family!
      In reply to @MrEandre
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 5:32 AM EST
    Wow that is a lot on your plate Gena, wishing you all the best in your journey! #bfc530
    In reply to @theteachernme
  • MrEandre Feb 1 @ 5:32 AM EST
    Depends on the adult, but as with all educational roles, model good practices and ask important questions. Teaching, Parenting, Mentoring etc. #bfc530
  • dothinkeducate Feb 1 @ 5:32 AM EST
    Good Morning #bfc530 I am just heading for bed. That first week back at school/work is exhausting. Happy February!
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:32 AM EST
    Thanks for asking! Getting there..there still bouts of coughing at times. #bfc530 But I have been working out, so that is good.
    In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • casehighprinc Feb 1 @ 5:32 AM EST
    Be a model. Be a good model. Be a risk-taking model. Be an empathetic, compassionate model. Be a joyous, laughter-filled model. #bfc530
  • susankotch Feb 1 @ 5:33 AM EST
    Welcome back to the rat race, Carl! :) #bfc530
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Feb 1 @ 5:33 AM EST
    Hi there! #bfc530
    • SusZanti5 Feb 1 @ 5:31 AM EST
      Hi Christina!
      In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • biologygoddess Feb 1 @ 5:33 AM EST
    Hello! How have you been? #bfc530
    In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 1 @ 5:33 AM EST
    What’s the ‘blocker’ for surface area understanding? #bfc530
    In reply to @MrTravisDrake
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Feb 1 @ 5:33 AM EST
    I'm well, how about you? #bfc530
  • MsVandeborne Feb 1 @ 5:33 AM EST
    Campaign to create the vision in collaboration w/community leaders, local industry representatives, families, social service providers, educators, families & students. Then lean on them to share by word of mouth while saturating social media & local communication lines. #bfc530
    • BFC530 - Moderator Jan 30 @ 3:30 AM EST
      G'morning Awesome Edu-Crew! "You're starting your own school & setting a vision for awesome... How will you share this vision quickly & clearly (with kids & adults)?" #BFC530
  • LibrarianStacy Feb 1 @ 5:33 AM EST
    I think to role of the adult is to be a steadying force, helping them to get to where they need to be. #bfc530
  • GruntledChalkie Feb 1 @ 5:33 AM EST
    I'm terrible at names so I thought I'd make it a goal to learn them early #bfc530
    In reply to @DebbiSab
  • TCMSPrincipal Feb 1 @ 5:33 AM EST
    Good morning #bfc530 fam! Missed you guys this week! The flu has taken its toll on me! Hope you all are doing great!
  • whalen Feb 1 @ 5:33 AM EST
    Good morning #BFC530 friends! About to head to the gym, but wanted to pop in and say hi!
  • emmytbots Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Good morning tweeps! #BFC530
  • bohndrake Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Morning all !! #bfc530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    My week is going pretty well! I was doing coding in the snow with my students yesterday! 😊 #bfc530
    In reply to @MrTravisDrake
  • DrKnicki Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Adults are role models and guides for kids. They are cheerleaders and supporters #bfc530
  • CoachKCullen Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    How is the intern part going? #bfc530
    In reply to @theteachernme
  • MrTravisDrake Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    It may be laziness, lol. #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    An adult in a child’s life needs to be present. #bfc530
  • GruntledChalkie Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    I feel my head is full of names. hard to put new ones in there #bfc530
    In reply to @LaurenPorosoff, @SusZanti5
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    I missed today's question #bfc530
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Hope you are feeling better DAvid, I hear it is nasty this year. #bfc530
    In reply to @TCMSPrincipal
  • cybraryman1 Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    An adult should love, guide, support and prepare their child to act responsibly in today's world. #bfc530
    • TyrnaD - Moderator Feb 1 @ 5:25 AM EST
      Good morning, beautiful Full Moon Survivors ;) Today's #BFC530 Q: "What is the role of an adult in the life of a child?"
  • VtheLearner Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Good morning, Friends! Happy February. It is a new month, a new day, a new semester. #bfc530
  • MrsMues Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    To guide the child on his/her individual journey to adulthood. #bfc530
    • TyrnaD - Moderator Feb 1 @ 5:25 AM EST
      Good morning, beautiful Full Moon Survivors ;) Today's #BFC530 Q: "What is the role of an adult in the life of a child?"
  • GruntledChalkie Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    No rats so far... plenty of cheese though #bfc530
    In reply to @susankotch
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Oh no! Are you feeling better? #bfc530
    In reply to @TCMSPrincipal
  • DebbiSab Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Love it! Sound awesome! #bfc530
    • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 1 @ 5:34 AM EST
      My week is going pretty well! I was doing coding in the snow with my students yesterday! 😊 #bfc530
      In reply to @MrTravisDrake
  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 1 @ 5:35 AM EST
    Did the giff make you yawn? 😄😄😄 #bfc530
    In reply to @CoachKCullen
  • biologygoddess Feb 1 @ 5:35 AM EST
    Doing great.. looking forward to warmer weather though #bfc530
    In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • susankotch Feb 1 @ 5:35 AM EST
    You are going to be GREAT! Enjoy the journey! #bfc530
    In reply to @theteachernme
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:35 AM EST
    What is the role of an adult in a child’s life. #bfc530
    In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 5:35 AM EST
    Well said Jerry! #bfc530
    In reply to @cybraryman1
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Feb 1 @ 5:35 AM EST
    Me too! #bfc530
    • biologygoddess Feb 1 @ 5:35 AM EST
      Doing great.. looking forward to warmer weather though #bfc530
      In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • wheeler_laura Feb 1 @ 5:35 AM EST
    Mentor Teacher Supporter Cheerleader Role model (for good or bad) #bfc530
    • TyrnaD - Moderator Feb 1 @ 5:25 AM EST
      Good morning, beautiful Full Moon Survivors ;) Today's #BFC530 Q: "What is the role of an adult in the life of a child?"
  • CoachKCullen Feb 1 @ 5:35 AM EST
    It made me want to go back to sleep. That's not good LOL #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64
  • MsCommins108 Feb 1 @ 5:35 AM EST
    #bfc530 Good Morning from Durham, CT! Looking forward to an amazing day today!
  • TCMSPrincipal Feb 1 @ 5:35 AM EST
    It's pretty bad. Today is the first day I feel pretty good in a week #bfc530
    In reply to @JohnFritzky
  • bridget_adam Feb 1 @ 5:36 AM EST
    The role of an adult is to support and model #BFC530
  • kmichellehowell Feb 1 @ 5:36 AM EST
    I think every child deserves adults willing to listen, willing to let the child make mistakes & learn from them, & who love them, even when the child may not be at his/her best. #bfc530
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:36 AM EST
    An adult should guide, mentor #bfc530
  • BrysonBridget Feb 1 @ 5:36 AM EST
    Good morning! I just spilled coffee on my dog - there is a licking frenzy going on 🙄😂 #bfc530
  • DrKnicki Feb 1 @ 5:36 AM EST
    Agreed! I particularly like the preparing part!! #bfc530
    In reply to @cybraryman1
  • bohndrake Feb 1 @ 5:36 AM EST
    I'm envisioning that hierarchy of needs pyramid. #bfc530
  • MrTravisDrake Feb 1 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Being a rock in a hard place. #bfc530
  • emmytbots Feb 1 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Maybe you already do this, but what about working with nets of prisms? And then folding them into their 3D shapes? #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @MrTravisDrake
  • MrsMues Feb 1 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Everyone is healthy—no one else caught strep so far. Here’s hoping it stays that way! Thanks for asking! #bfc530
    In reply to @mrfieldmanchs
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Would love to hear more about this idea. #bfc530
    In reply to @bohndrake
  • DanceyCCPS Feb 1 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Been a few weeks:). A- an adult should role model how to act, be available to listen when needed, set some boundaries as applicable, be trustworthy. #BFC530
  • DebbiSab Feb 1 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Some kids need an adult that just LOVES them no matter what. I try and find out which kids don't have that and I try and be that adult for that kid:) #bfc530
  • bohndrake Feb 1 @ 5:37 AM EST
    First and foremost : ensure they are safe and healthy. #bfc530
  • TCMSPrincipal Feb 1 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Yes. Slept for 10-12 hours each of the past few days. But feeling "normal" today, whatever "normal" is! Thanks for asking! #bfc530
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Every single child deserves an adult who is crazy about them. #bfc530
  • VtheLearner Feb 1 @ 5:37 AM EST
    The role of the adult is inspire, guide, and support (but not enable). Being an adult is not the same as being a friend. Advocate and teach how to advocate for the self. #bfc530
  • mrfieldmanchs Feb 1 @ 5:37 AM EST
    see you later #bfc530
    In reply to @whalen
  • TCMSPrincipal Feb 1 @ 5:38 AM EST
    Hi Susan! How are things? #bfc530
    In reply to @SusZanti5
  • EdCampBROOKLYN Feb 1 @ 5:38 AM EST
    #BlackHistoryMonth Celebrate blackness Everyday! #bfc530
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:38 AM EST
    Yes! #bfc530
    • VtheLearner Feb 1 @ 5:37 AM EST
      The role of the adult is inspire, guide, and support (but not enable). Being an adult is not the same as being a friend. Advocate and teach how to advocate for the self. #bfc530
  • theteachernme Feb 1 @ 5:38 AM EST
    The role of an adult in the lives of children is to provide a safe environment, teach them be responsible, contributing citizens, & to nurture them along their way. #bfc530
  • CoachKCullen Feb 1 @ 5:38 AM EST
    The role of an adult in the life of child is to really be there & it should be apparent they know it. When I used to train camp counselors, our 1st lesson was always, "You dont have to be a kid to love a kid". #bfc530
  • VtheLearner Feb 1 @ 5:38 AM EST
    Absolutely! Without the basics, nothing else is possible #bfc530
    In reply to @bohndrake
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:38 AM EST
    Oh my gosh..I hope you are not going in today. #bfc530
    In reply to @TCMSPrincipal
  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 1 @ 5:38 AM EST
    I’ve always thought that workouts can help me work the illness right out of me. I’m a little odd, though! 😂😂😂 #bfc530
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @ReadWriteBlue2
  • cybraryman1 Feb 1 @ 5:38 AM EST
    Hope everyone here has an awesome day and get's everyone in "love" with learning something new every day. My February page https://t.co/SROiePQeHH #bfc530 #edchat
  • MsCommins108 Feb 1 @ 5:38 AM EST
    #bfc530 Attended a #RickWormeli conference with a colleague that stays with me. My role is to guide and support. Show #students how to soar, and then let them do it!
  • kmichellehowell Feb 1 @ 5:38 AM EST
    Pt. 2 I also think children deserve adults willing to not be pushovers—we can love them & guide them into becoming who they are going to be without taking any crap. #bfc530 #toughlove
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 5:39 AM EST
    Yes!!!! Love how you said adults need to teach kids how to advocate for themselves, we cannot expect kids to do this in without teaching/coaching/modeling. #bfc530
    In reply to @VtheLearner
  • MsVandeborne Feb 1 @ 5:39 AM EST
    Adults should be a supportive life coach/mentor for the children they parent, teach, & lead. Lead by example show empathy & understanding while holding children accountable to utilizing every bit of potential they possess to live a joyful, successful, and peaceful life. #bfc530
    • TyrnaD - Moderator Feb 1 @ 5:25 AM EST
      Good morning, beautiful Full Moon Survivors ;) Today's #BFC530 Q: "What is the role of an adult in the life of a child?"
  • BrysonBridget Feb 1 @ 5:39 AM EST
    Not sure what to add to all these fantastic answers...but I do believe that an overriding factor is ‘being the example’ is key #bfc530
  • SoperWritings Feb 1 @ 5:39 AM EST
    There it is! #bfc530
    • VtheLearner Feb 1 @ 5:37 AM EST
      The role of the adult is inspire, guide, and support (but not enable). Being an adult is not the same as being a friend. Advocate and teach how to advocate for the self. #bfc530
  • DrKnicki Feb 1 @ 5:39 AM EST
    Yes, with my kiddos 3d models usually help. I always grab a tissue box and point out all the sides! #bfc530
    In reply to @emmytbots, @ChrisQuinn64, @MrTravisDrake
  • SusZanti5 Feb 1 @ 5:39 AM EST
    Adults are the mirror children look into to see thier future selves, we must model caring, patience, empathy, kindness and understanding model and lead by example!, #BFC530
  • CoachKCullen Feb 1 @ 5:39 AM EST
    Uh-oh #bfc530
    In reply to @theteachernme
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 5:39 AM EST
    A whole week that is terrible, wishing her the best! #bfc530
    In reply to @bridget_adam, @TCMSPrincipal
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:39 AM EST
    I agree with that.. #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @ReadWriteBlue2
  • mrfieldmanchs Feb 1 @ 5:39 AM EST
    An adult is to model & guide , protect and advocate for. And mostly love & be present #bfc530
  • tiffanytruitt Feb 1 @ 5:39 AM EST
    Today's the day! Help spread the positivity across our #PLNs with #28DaysofLove #bfc530 #sunchat
  • AssignmentHelpN Feb 1 @ 5:40 AM EST
    7 Effective Habits of Writing the Best College Application Essay https://t.co/EDtWOHuw0P #BFC530
  • mrfieldmanchs Feb 1 @ 5:40 AM EST
    glad to hear ! #bfc530
    • MrsMues Feb 1 @ 5:37 AM EST
      Everyone is healthy—no one else caught strep so far. Here’s hoping it stays that way! Thanks for asking! #bfc530
      In reply to @mrfieldmanchs
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Feb 1 @ 5:40 AM EST
    Twitter doesn't like me much at 5:30 am😣 #techissues #bfc530
  • BAKetcham2009 Feb 1 @ 5:40 AM EST
    A: Mentor ! Be a good example to the students #bfc530
  • casehighprinc Feb 1 @ 5:40 AM EST
    Have a great Thursday everyone! #bfc530
  • TCMSPrincipal Feb 1 @ 5:40 AM EST
    I agree w/everything being said. But I think an adult also has to accept that children make mistakes. We need to provide guidance & move past the mistakes as well as encourage #bfc530
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:40 AM EST
    I also think my job as a teacher and parent is also to discipline and set limits; That is NOT my job as an auntie, as I auntie I get to spoil #bfc530
  • VtheLearner Feb 1 @ 5:40 AM EST
    Looking forward to today's celebratory tweet! #bfc530
    In reply to @casehighprinc
  • bohndrake Feb 1 @ 5:40 AM EST
    Maslow's pyramid. We need the foundation before the real magic happens #bfc530
    In reply to @JohnFritzky
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:41 AM EST
    Ugh..so frustrating. #bfc530
    In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • EdCampBROOKLYN Feb 1 @ 5:41 AM EST
    The role of adults in the lives of children is to work to support them in shaping and building their world as well as their journey into greatness. #bfc530
  • Kuglmee Feb 1 @ 5:41 AM EST
    Good morning! The role of an adult in a child’s life is role model, mentor, teacher, nurturer #bfc530
  • kmichellehowell Feb 1 @ 5:41 AM EST
    Totally agree, Chris! Sweat out the bad stuff! #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @kathyiwanicki, @ReadWriteBlue2
  • DrKnicki Feb 1 @ 5:41 AM EST
    Sneaking out early... Everyone have a great day! #bfc530
  • LaurenPorosoff Feb 1 @ 5:42 AM EST
    Children need adults who really see them for who they are, love them, help them be and become good people, and get out of their way. #bfc530
  • DebbiSab Feb 1 @ 5:42 AM EST
    You know all the things good teachers do every day:) If only the public knew what we really do... Just saying... #bfc530
    • MsVandeborne Feb 1 @ 5:39 AM EST
      Adults should be a supportive life coach/mentor for the children they parent, teach, & lead. Lead by example show empathy & understanding while holding children accountable to utilizing every bit of potential they possess to live a joyful, successful, and peaceful life. #bfc530
      • TyrnaD - Moderator Feb 1 @ 5:25 AM EST
        Good morning, beautiful Full Moon Survivors ;) Today's #BFC530 Q: "What is the role of an adult in the life of a child?"
  • TCMSPrincipal Feb 1 @ 5:42 AM EST
    I took yesterday off (except for the 8AM meeting I couldn't miss), so I am heading in today. I feel much better, so we will see how long I make it! #bfc530
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki
  • MrU_ishere Feb 1 @ 5:42 AM EST
    A child needs an adult who remembers: - how to come down to the child's level and bring them up to a new one. - what the world's problems look like to a child - what it feels like to be afraid but not have the words to explain about what #bfc530
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:42 AM EST
    What’s that saying..you need to do the Maslow’s stuff before the Bloom’s stuff? (something like that) #bfc530
    In reply to @bohndrake, @JohnFritzky
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 5:42 AM EST
    Love it! A team of teachers I was working with on Monday came up with a similar realization when we were talking about best practices. #bfc530
    In reply to @bohndrake
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:42 AM EST
    Yes!!!! #bfc530
    • DebbiSab Feb 1 @ 5:42 AM EST
      You know all the things good teachers do every day:) If only the public knew what we really do... Just saying... #bfc530
      • MsVandeborne Feb 1 @ 5:39 AM EST
        Adults should be a supportive life coach/mentor for the children they parent, teach, & lead. Lead by example show empathy & understanding while holding children accountable to utilizing every bit of potential they possess to live a joyful, successful, and peaceful life. #bfc530
        • TyrnaD - Moderator Feb 1 @ 5:25 AM EST
          Good morning, beautiful Full Moon Survivors ;) Today's #BFC530 Q: "What is the role of an adult in the life of a child?"
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 5:43 AM EST
    Exactly that!!!! #BFC530
    • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:42 AM EST
      What’s that saying..you need to do the Maslow’s stuff before the Bloom’s stuff? (something like that) #bfc530
      In reply to @bohndrake, @JohnFritzky
  • DrKnicki Feb 1 @ 5:43 AM EST
    Day 1 of #14DaysOfTeachingLove -what I love most about my job, seeing the ah ha moments. Every time it happens, it's awesome! #bfc530 #tlap #masterychat
  • MrTravisDrake Feb 1 @ 5:43 AM EST
    My problem isn't really the surface area..they understand this. It's the review calculations using decimals, fractions, etc., that is still a struggle for most. This is the week that they finally get to start using calculators, but that in itself is a learning curve. #bfc530
    In reply to @DrKnicki, @emmytbots, @ChrisQuinn64
  • kmichellehowell Feb 1 @ 5:43 AM EST
    #bfc530
    In reply to @BrysonBridget
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:43 AM EST
    You are a warrior..be kind to yourself. #bfc530
    In reply to @TCMSPrincipal
  • emmytbots Feb 1 @ 5:43 AM EST
    I think the role of an adult in the life of a child is first and foremost to try and understand them. Then we can really know what they need from us. It’s going to be different for each kiddo! #BFC530
  • BradShreffler Feb 1 @ 5:43 AM EST
    I'm focusing on my personal life, staying in the moment instead of documenting it all on social media. I'm using Snapchat less, keeping my phone away from me after I leave work for the day. #BFC530
    • BFC530 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 5:30 AM EST
      Morning Friends!!! Today's Topic: What're you focusing on as a human in February? How will you stay true to that focus, and yourself? #BFC530
  • bohndrake Feb 1 @ 5:43 AM EST
    A lot of stuff we learned in education classes is stuff that good educators will learn in their own anyway! It's humanity ! #bfc530
    In reply to @JohnFritzky
  • ACTforEducation Feb 1 @ 5:43 AM EST
    The role of an adult in a child’s life is to help them find what they are passionate about and then use that information to help them make a plan for now and in the future. #bfc530
  • CoachKCullen Feb 1 @ 5:44 AM EST
    Agree. It always hurts a bit when my daughters storm off mad b/c I deny something I think is for their own good. My hope is that when they grow up they appreciate those times as I did with my parents #bfc530
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki
  • TCMSPrincipal Feb 1 @ 5:44 AM EST
    Make it a great Thursday everyone! Go out and make a difference for someone today! #bfc530
  • gilkatgil Feb 1 @ 5:44 AM EST
    Skidding in late to say hello to #bfc530 I hope everyone has a wildly positive and productive day today. You are the adult who can create positive change for a student!
  • susankotch Feb 1 @ 5:44 AM EST
    Come see us Sunday Morning on #sunchat! #bfc530
  • wheeler_laura Feb 1 @ 5:44 AM EST
    First day of new semester & phone froze overnight so ⏰ didn't ring 😲 Good thing I was so anxious about first day I was already awake to notice. #BFC530
  • elena_SF_CA Feb 1 @ 5:44 AM EST
    Montessori principals guide my views of an adult’s role in a child’s life. These practices not only accept the importance of our role, but also empower us & empower the child! #BFC530 @TyrnaD https://t.co/tUhzp9Rggh
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 5:44 AM EST
    Your struggles aren't unique, I'm finding fractions is where sooooo many students begin to fall apart. I believe it is because that is where many math rules previously learned will expire. #bfc530
    In reply to @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots, @ChrisQuinn64
  • philosophypaul Feb 1 @ 5:45 AM EST
    #bfc530 Be curious and open to discovery to model lifelong learning.
  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 1 @ 5:45 AM EST
    Glad I’m not alone with that kind of thinking! 😄 #bfc530
    In reply to @kmichellehowell, @kathyiwanicki, @ReadWriteBlue2
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:45 AM EST
    You will be grateful that you set limits when they are teenagers and know the rules. Good for you! #bfc530
    In reply to @CoachKCullen
  • DebbiSab Feb 1 @ 5:45 AM EST
    I hear Grandparents get that privilege too;) #bfc530
    • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:40 AM EST
      I also think my job as a teacher and parent is also to discipline and set limits; That is NOT my job as an auntie, as I auntie I get to spoil #bfc530
  • BrysonBridget Feb 1 @ 5:45 AM EST
    That’s why I kept coming back to being an example - showing them that it’s ok to fail, showing them how to handle success, showing social skills, how to say I’m sorry, when to laugh, how to be kind...so much! #bfc530
    In reply to @TCMSPrincipal
  • kmichellehowell Feb 1 @ 5:45 AM EST
    #bfc530
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @bohndrake, @JohnFritzky
  • SusZanti5 Feb 1 @ 5:46 AM EST
    As adult role model, giving your time and attention to Ss can be the spark that lights their flame for learning, build relationships! Have a super day all! 😊 #BFC530
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:46 AM EST
    No..we are all a little crazy here.. look, we all WANT to get up at 5:30 to talk education. #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @kmichellehowell, @ReadWriteBlue2
  • DeniseToler Feb 1 @ 5:46 AM EST
    ❤ I'm focusing on stretching beyond my comfort zone each day to find ways to show my students and colleagues that they are 🌠wonderfully made🌠 It's the month of love. Let's show it! ❤ #bfc530
    • BFC530 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 5:30 AM EST
      Morning Friends!!! Today's Topic: What're you focusing on as a human in February? How will you stay true to that focus, and yourself? #BFC530
  • thelyzardwoman Feb 1 @ 5:46 AM EST
    20 teachers in a studio could teach every student in the US at home. #bfc530
  • deem_ellen Feb 1 @ 5:46 AM EST
    Happy Friday Eve most awesome educators! #bfc530 @ShiftParadigm @crockow8 @jpwatson4843 @egchapma @ThatMathLady
  • kmichellehowell Feb 1 @ 5:46 AM EST
    #bfc530
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @ChrisQuinn64, @ReadWriteBlue2
  • bridget_adam Feb 1 @ 5:47 AM EST
    I’m out! You are all wonderful, go spread that joy to our Ss! #BFC530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 1 @ 5:47 AM EST
    Do you think some/many students don’t really have very strong ‘number sense’? #bfc530
    In reply to @JohnFritzky, @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:47 AM EST
    Absolutely! (I think even more so) But I can wait a few years for that! lol #bfc530 and I think @VtheLearner would totally agree with you!
    In reply to @DebbiSab, @VtheLearner
  • mrfieldmanchs Feb 1 @ 5:47 AM EST
    OK folks see you tomorrow #bfc530
  • kmichellehowell Feb 1 @ 5:47 AM EST
    Thanks for the great conversation, my friends! Make it a great day! #bfc530
  • CoachKCullen Feb 1 @ 5:47 AM EST
    Have a great day making a difference in a kid's life. Im Out! #bfc530
  • MurphysMusings5 Feb 1 @ 5:48 AM EST
    “Reinvent yourself regularly.” #bfc530 #edchat #tribeofmentors https://t.co/w6EsW5Knsa
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:48 AM EST
    Yes! Popping in bc I am teaching fractions now. 3rd grade and I am starting with what is a half. they don’t know that..number sense is huge! #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @JohnFritzky, @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots
  • markiewitz1 Feb 1 @ 5:48 AM EST
    A:Adults role in a student's life is 1)to facilitate engaged learning-academically and socially.2)to be a reliable &positive support #bfc530
  • ACTforEducation Feb 1 @ 5:48 AM EST
    #bfc530 Can I share a moment of pride? The woman in this picture is 20 years old. She is my former 7th grade student who is now running for Cook County Board. Last night she spoke to a packed house about her vision for a just society. I could not be more proud of @Amiwala2018
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 5:48 AM EST
    I think that is an issue in many schools. #BFC530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots
  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 1 @ 5:48 AM EST
    A bit like this guy? 😂😂😂 #bfc530
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @kmichellehowell, @ReadWriteBlue2
  • DebbiSab Feb 1 @ 5:48 AM EST
    It's the life cycle Kevin. They will no doubt come to understand that. My daughter hated me last night. But she'll love me again today:) #bfc530
    • CoachKCullen Feb 1 @ 5:44 AM EST
      Agree. It always hurts a bit when my daughters storm off mad b/c I deny something I think is for their own good. My hope is that when they grow up they appreciate those times as I did with my parents #bfc530
      In reply to @kathyiwanicki
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:49 AM EST
    What an awesome moment! Congrats! #bfc530
    In reply to @ACTforEducation, @Amiwala2018
  • theteachernme Feb 1 @ 5:49 AM EST
    I stand with you for auntie spoiling rights around the world 😎 #bfc530
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 5:49 AM EST
    Have a great day friends. Mid year evaluation this morning! #bfc530
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 5:49 AM EST
    I agree, part of the problem for Elementary Ts I believe is that they have not been provided PD in math nearly as much as ELA....thoughts? #BFC530
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @ChrisQuinn64, @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 5:51 AM EST
    Yes, can be very frustrating as the T in the room. I believe students need to be more than just fluent in these facts however, they need to be agile with their number sense. #BFC530
    In reply to @MrU_ishere, @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots, @ChrisQuinn64
  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 1 @ 5:51 AM EST
    So foundational and, I believe, misunderstood not only by students but by some teachers, too. #bfc530 I know your a big @joboaler supporter, Kathy...she does great work in helping teachers with this!
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @JohnFritzky, @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots, @joboaler
  • emmytbots Feb 1 @ 5:51 AM EST
    Soooo true! And math programs are all about skills, not number sense! #bfc530
    In reply to @JohnFritzky, @kathyiwanicki, @ChrisQuinn64, @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 5:51 AM EST
    We are doing the same in our school, best of luck! #bfc530
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki
  • ShiftParadigm Feb 1 @ 5:52 AM EST
    WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH TEACHING? Join #whatisschool with @deem_ellen and me today, February 1 at 6:00 PM EST #bfc530 #ThursdayThoughts
  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 1 @ 5:53 AM EST
    I believe that to be true...but so much professional learning support is available globally today...we need to seek out what we need. #bfc530
    In reply to @JohnFritzky, @kathyiwanicki, @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots
  • theteachernme Feb 1 @ 5:54 AM EST
    @CoachKCullen you are doing a brave thing, setting boundaries for your girls. #bfc530
    • theteachernme Feb 1 @ 5:52 AM EST
      They will definitely appreciate it years later but, will also share hours of jokes about your rules/discipline style, roll eyes quite a bit, complain about you to your wife or anyone with ears, but it’s all worth it😇 My girls are now 23 & 30. They truly get it now😎
      In reply to @CoachKCullen, @kathyiwanicki
  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 1 @ 5:54 AM EST
    TRUTH!!! #bfc530
    In reply to @JohnFritzky, @MrU_ishere, @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots
  • emmytbots Feb 1 @ 5:54 AM EST
    Also true! It’s a huge oversight for publishers, though! #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @JohnFritzky, @kathyiwanicki, @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki
  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 1 @ 5:56 AM EST
    Have a great day! Thanks for the discussion! #bfc530
    In reply to @emmytbots, @JohnFritzky, @kathyiwanicki, @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 5:57 AM EST
    Thanks you too! #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @emmytbots, @kathyiwanicki, @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki
  • SusZanti5 Feb 1 @ 5:57 AM EST
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  • theteachernme Feb 1 @ 6:00 AM EST
    Have an awesome day #bfc530 😇
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  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 6:04 AM EST
    Love it! Sounds like great number/math talks are happening in your class. #bfc530
    In reply to @MrU_ishere, @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots, @ChrisQuinn64
  • Lynchteaches Feb 1 @ 6:04 AM EST
    I was thinking that for children, an adult must bring safety/be a safe space for them to grow, learn, make mistakes, and create who they want to be. #bfc530
    • TCMSPrincipal Feb 1 @ 5:40 AM EST
      I agree w/everything being said. But I think an adult also has to accept that children make mistakes. We need to provide guidance & move past the mistakes as well as encourage #bfc530
  • MrTravisDrake Feb 1 @ 6:04 AM EST
    Absolutely! Number sense is everything, and they learn to memorize, not understand. #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @JohnFritzky, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots
  • JohnFritzky Feb 1 @ 6:05 AM EST
    Something we are talking about in our school as well. Working towards shifting this thinking. #bfc530
    In reply to @MrTravisDrake, @ChrisQuinn64, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots
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  • MrTravisDrake Feb 1 @ 6:07 AM EST
    Yes! Every teacher that is involved with math should read #mathmaticalmidsets by @joboaler. Even better, this would be great for a group PD. #bfc530
    In reply to @JohnFritzky, @kathyiwanicki, @ChrisQuinn64, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots, @joboaler
  • DrKnicki Feb 1 @ 6:09 AM EST
    LOVE @joboaler and her website full of goodies. It has really transformed my learners into thinkers, testers, and triers!! #bfc530
    In reply to @MrTravisDrake, @JohnFritzky, @kathyiwanicki, @ChrisQuinn64, @emmytbots, @joboaler, @joboaler
  • karenvaites Feb 1 @ 6:18 AM EST
    A shout out to everyone redefining what’s possible in K–12 education today. Slay All Day! #ThursdayMotivation #bfc530 #satchat #leadLAP #culturize #JoyfulLeaders
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  • ChrisQuinn64 Feb 1 @ 6:26 AM EST
    Yes! Fearless investigators who benefit from transformational leadership/teaching in the classroom! #bfc530
    In reply to @DrKnicki, @MrTravisDrake, @JohnFritzky, @kathyiwanicki, @emmytbots, @joboaler
  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 6:29 AM EST
    Totally agree with all of you. We have not had a math PD in over 20 years! That sent me on my journey to learn more. Also love @gfletchy @SteveWyborney #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @DrKnicki, @MrTravisDrake, @JohnFritzky, @emmytbots, @joboaler, @gfletchy, @SteveWyborney
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  • kathyiwanicki Feb 1 @ 6:31 AM EST
    Totally agree with that..I love that so much learning now is free and available. In the old days PD was very expensive. #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @JohnFritzky, @MrTravisDrake, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots
  • SOC54 Feb 1 @ 6:31 AM EST
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  • PrincipalPaul Feb 1 @ 6:43 AM EST
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  • TracyMailloux Feb 1 @ 6:43 AM EST
    I found Number Sense Routines by Jessica Shumway and Math Exchanges by @kassiaowedekind extremely helpful with addressing number sense issues. #bfc530 https://t.co/N5nz2B5NiS
    In reply to @MrTravisDrake, @ChrisQuinn64, @JohnFritzky, @DrKnicki, @emmytbots, @kassiaowedekind
  • MrTravisDrake Feb 1 @ 6:45 AM EST
    No math PD here (except for personal PD 😄). So most (not all) Ts are teaching how they learned when they were in elementary school through memorization and shortcuts. #bfc530
    In reply to @TracyMailloux, @kathyiwanicki, @ChrisQuinn64, @DrKnicki, @JohnFritzky, @emmytbots, @joboaler, @gfletchy, @SteveWyborney
  • mrsstellhorn Feb 1 @ 6:55 AM EST
    I’m forgetting to be Mindful #OneWord2018 . I want to regroup and keep focusing on being present in conversation instead of thinking about the 50 other things I also need to keep in mind. #BFC530
    • TyrnaD - Moderator Jan 31 @ 5:30 AM EST
      Morning Friends!!! Today's Topic: What're you focusing on as a human in February? How will you stay true to that focus, and yourself? #BFC530
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    • MrU_ishere Feb 1 @ 5:42 AM EST
      A child needs an adult who remembers: - how to come down to the child's level and bring them up to a new one. - what the world's problems look like to a child - what it feels like to be afraid but not have the words to explain about what #bfc530
  • deem_ellen Feb 1 @ 7:15 AM EST
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  • brianrozinsky Feb 1 @ 7:44 AM EST
    Hm, no question today #bfc530? If so, here's 1 in honor of year's shortest month (Welcome to it!): Describe your go-to move for making most of limited time.
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