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lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Hello, everyone! It's time for #1stchat It's Leka from Iowa excited to welcome a guest moderator @Woods1stgrade tonight.

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome friends, tell us who you are and what you teach. #1stchat

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#1stchat Claire here from Vermont! I love teaching 1st graders! Sunny and warm and feels like summer……so relaxed.

TeachinTexas Jul 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Kristen and I teach 1st in the Dallas, Tx area 😊🙋🏼I'm excited to connect with some other 1st grade teachers! #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi Claire #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi, Kristen! Glad you are here! #1stchat

In reply to @TeachinTexas, @Woods1stgrade

courosa Jul 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Used to be #elemchat and #edchat - as well, specific grades like #kinderchat and #1stchat

In reply to @sjsoltau

1stgradeMrsS118 Jul 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi, I'm Steph from PA! Excited to chat about this excellent book! #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi, Steph! Glad to see you! #1stchat

In reply to @1stgradeMrsS118, @Woods1stgrade

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Tips for Living with Roommate in College Life https://t.co/hcwv4xiJ7l #1stchat #21stedchat #apchat #edchatri

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A Writer’s Guide to Difference Between Editing and Proofreading https://t.co/wq0uN2NDPQ #1stchat #21stedchat #apchat #edchatri

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:07 PM EDT

It's been super hot in KS, how about you guys? #1stchat

AmandaBuethe Jul 23 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Amanda f/ western KS! Moving to 1st this year! #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hello #1stchat!! Michelle from WI!

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hi friend glad to see you #1stchat

In reply to @AmandaBuethe

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Yay, Amanda! You will love 1st grade! What grade did you teach previously? #1stchat

In reply to @AmandaBuethe

allaidlaw Jul 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hello Amy From Fraser MI #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Jul 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Tracey. I teach first grade in Texas. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hi Michelle #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hi, Michelle! #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hi, Amy! How was your week? #1stchat

In reply to @allaidlaw

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hi Tracey #1stchat

In reply to @tracey_bleakley

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Hi, Tracey! How are you tonight? #1stchat

In reply to @tracey_bleakley

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Hello! Sorry I'm late! #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Lisa from Evansville, In making it this time from NOLA #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT

How's it going? #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Let's get started. Q & A format. #1stchat

mrdfleming Jul 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Hope it's ok for this second grade teacher to crash #1stchat...

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Hi Lisa #1stchat

In reply to @LBoeglin

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#1stchat glad you're here 🙂

In reply to @mflicek1, @Woods1stgrade

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Hi, Lisa! Glad you are here! #1stchat

In reply to @LBoeglin

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Hi David! Of course! Welcome to #1stchat

In reply to @mrdfleming

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

All are welcome in our PLN😀👍🏻#1stchat

In reply to @mrdfleming

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

#1stchat A1 chatting 1st thing at morning meeting is an attempt 2 get 2 know my Ss, more with reg. Questions, it's all about Relationships

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Q1 is up... #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Let's get started. Q & A format. #1stchat

allaidlaw Jul 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Heck I'm in 3rd grade this year and this is my favorite chat #1stchat

In reply to @mrdfleming

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: I always ask why ss answer a certain way or have them Explain thinking, also allow them to teach #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I think everyone here is pretty great! #1stchat

allaidlaw Jul 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Heck I'm in 3rd grade this year and this is my favorite chat #1stchat
In reply to @mrdfleming

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: talking w their families to learn as much about them, morning meeting teaches us a lot, special lunches w Ss #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1 I feel like I'm always in the middle of learning... observing, facilitating, assessing & guiding meeting where ss & their needs #1stchat

mrdfleming Jul 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Relationships are SO key! It's so important to touch base with them at the beginning of the day! #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom

AmandaBuethe Jul 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

My kids do a lot of video of them explaining thinking and content. I learn so much! They always give me more than expected! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Let's get started. Q & A format. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Lunches are always fun #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: talking w their families to learn as much about them, morning meeting teaches us a lot, special lunches w Ss #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Agree! All about getting to know each other:) I love doing morning meeting. It sets a tone for the day. #1stchat

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

#1stchat A1 chatting 1st thing at morning meeting is an attempt 2 get 2 know my Ss, more with reg. Questions, it's all about Relationships

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Just observing them can tell you so much. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1 I feel like I'm always in the middle of learning... observing, facilitating, assessing & guiding meeting where ss & their needs #1stchat

AmandaBuethe Jul 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

I sit by the front door of building every morning as they head to gym meeting place. I get a feel for attitudes/feelings #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Let's get started. Q & A format. #1stchat

mrdfleming Jul 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

I did this all the time last time I taught 2nd... now my camcorder is missing! I'll have to find it... I miss doing that #1stchat

In reply to @AmandaBuethe

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Same here! #1stchat

allaidlaw Jul 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Adding morning meeting to our routine is prob the best thing we have added to our day
In reply to @lekadegroot

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Can change our plans if we know their mood of the morning, it's more important than a lesson #1stchat

In reply to @AmandaBuethe

AmandaBuethe Jul 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

We use @Seesaw and going to use @flipgrid #1stchat

mrdfleming Jul 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

I did this all the time last time I taught 2nd... now my camcorder is missing! I'll have to find it... I miss doing that #1stchat
In reply to @AmandaBuethe

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#1stchat A1 I think it’s all about the questions at the moment of learning. The How do you know that? Show me what you know or can do!

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Verbalizing what they know is not easy for littles but/so it tells us a lot about their learning. #1stchat

In reply to @AmandaBuethe

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Q2: #1stchat

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:19 PM EDT

So create a "Wonder Journal" this year full of ?, wonders, curiosities while demonstrating my own #1stchat

ldewittgarcia Jul 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@Woods1stgrade A1 learning with them as we try new things esp in small groups #1stchat #InnovatorsMindset

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I've done wonder projects/genius hour and it's so valuable #1stchat

In reply to @LBoeglin

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

How did you utilized a wonder journal? #1stchat

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:19 PM EDT

So create a "Wonder Journal" this year full of ?, wonders, curiosities while demonstrating my own #1stchat

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

#1stchat love observing my kiddos.......Ss are more relaxed without me probing them with questions

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

ldewittgarcia Jul 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@Woods1stgrade A2 we moved a Jterm to May Term & Ss tried new activities #1stchat #InnovatorsMindset

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: no identity day but I do wonder projects based on their ideas and Ss love it #1stchat

AmandaBuethe Jul 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Yes! Be present 100% of the time you are around Ss! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Just observing them can tell you so much. #1stchat
- lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT
  
  A1 I feel like I'm always in the middle of learning... observing, facilitating, assessing & guiding meeting where ss & their needs #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

I think facilitating discussions like that would put us in the "middle" not "in front" by giving them telling them right or wrong #1stchat

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#1stchat A1 I think it’s all about the questions at the moment of learning. The How do you know that? Show me what you know or can do!

ldewittgarcia Jul 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@Woods1stgrade A3 the #InnovatorsMindset reflection piece seems crucial #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: I do show and teach, Ss get to teach the class something they are good at. It's always so fun, think I should do it more #1stchat

1stgradeMrsS118 Jul 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A1: Building relationships through conversations with my kids each morning before the day begins, morning meetings #1stchat

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#1stchat A2 I’m looking forward to hearing what other’s have done. I want to try this this year.

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

What's been your fav projects or topics? #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: no identity day but I do wonder projects based on their ideas and Ss love it #1stchat

ldewittgarcia Jul 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@Woods1stgrade A4 I need create more opportunity for all 3! Hope to do reflection Fridays #1stchat #InnovatorsMindset

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

"You are not ready to teach a child until you know 10 things about her/him outside of school." Donald Graves. Love this! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

I use @responsive classroom routine. Check this out. https://t.co/chgNwa6LYT #1stchat

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

How much time spent in morning meeting? What is routine components for you?
In reply to @lekadegroot

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AmandaBuethe Jul 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@KleinErin shared something like this at ISTE. I want to do this year! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: I do show and teach, Ss get to teach the class something they are good at. It's always so fun, think I should do it more #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

I've done it the past 2 years, it's so awesome!! #1stchat

In reply to @AmandaBuethe, @KleinErin

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2 Modified version of Identity Day in my classroom. Ss shined & gained respect for one another. https://t.co/IwUHpK8QTa #1stchat

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Make "identity maps" to display; students use sticky notes to comment. #1stchat

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

#1stchat Oh Lisa I love this! Thanks for sharing. This will now be my beg. year goal.

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

"You are not ready to teach a child until you know 10 things about her/him outside of school." Donald Graves. Love this! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2: I want to add a goal/reflection folder in @seesaw this year. It's an area of improvement for me #1stchat

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Students take selfie and make chatterpix to tell about self. Post to @Seesaw for others to comment #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Solar power, jellyfish, learning how to use @littleBits #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @littleBits

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Sorry, @responsiveclass morning meeting. Not @response #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Q3 up in 2 min. #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Jul 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Q2 1/2 The first week of school Ss bring in something important to them for our Wonder box. Each day we pull out a few items and #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT

It's @responsiveclass #1stchat

In reply to @allaidlaw, @Responsive, @responsiveclass

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I had russian, Spanish, and rainbows😀 also how to build a car #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Solar power, jellyfish, learning how to use @littleBits #1stchat
In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @littleBits

ldewittgarcia Jul 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@Woods1stgrade A5 used class twitter used weekly @2ndGradersRock 😀& lucky 2hv a Makers Space 2use more this yr #1stchat #InnovatorsMindset

tracey_bleakley Jul 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT

2/2 the S who brought it tells why it is important to him. Then we make connections. Ss love getring tp fond out about eaxh other. #1stchat

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT

#1stchat Oh @lekadegroot this amazing. Loved it. What time of year did you do it? Did you give them any parameters for ID Day?

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2 Modified version of Identity Day in my classroom. Ss shined & gained respect for one another. https://t.co/IwUHpK8QTa #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Q3: #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

November but shooting for oct this year. Showed them how to dig deeper than Show & Tell. Asked parents to work with them. #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom

tracey_bleakley Jul 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Love this! #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: tough in 1st but I want Ss to know it's their class to own it and their learning #1stchat

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#1stchat A3 might try Ss come up w/ problems w/in our classroom then have them come up wi/ solutions love idea of community we all work in

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

That's what I'm reading right now! That's why it made me curious:) When do students use the journal? #1stchat

In reply to @LBoeglin

mrdfleming Jul 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Community building is absolutely vital. Each student who shares is respected by peers and teachers alike. #1stchat

mrdfleming Jul 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I do a version of this... for issues in the classroom we brainstorm ways to solve these problems together... students take the lead #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3 I often tell my ss they are the ones who make learning opportunities work, not me. I'm just there to support. #1stchat

1stgradeMrsS118 Jul 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: Ss are involved in so much of the decision making and their interests often lead the direction of instruction. #1stchat

allaidlaw Jul 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3 when we build our community I stress how important it is for ss to learn from each other you really see it during makerspace #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

It's such a great book isn't it!!?! #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot, @LBoeglin

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Yes! When a student comes to me w a problem, I stop and have the class give suggestions. Shows I'm not the only one with power. #1stchat

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#1stchat A3 might try Ss come up w/ problems w/in our classroom then have them come up wi/ solutions love idea of community we all work in

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#1stchat love this Leka.....you are really empowering your Ss

In reply to @lekadegroot

AmyHunter920 Jul 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A3- Reading LearnLAP, student led classroom! #1stchat

1stgradeMrsS118 Jul 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A3 As Ss see that their ideas are valued they rise to the occasion. #1stchat

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#1stchat I love it so much that I've read it twice this year. So inspiring! @gcouros

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

It's such a great book isn't it!!?! #1stchat
In reply to @lekadegroot, @LBoeglin

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

We are a Leader in Me school so we use common language with the7 Habits! #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

LOVE #LearnLAP So inspiring! @PaulSolarz #1stchat

In reply to @AmyHunter920, @PaulSolarz

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

All great books #1stchat

In reply to @AmyHunter920

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#1stchat I agree with LearnLAP.....also very inspiring. It's what I need to keep me going.

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

LOVE #LearnLAP So inspiring! @PaulSolarz #1stchat
In reply to @AmyHunter920, @PaulSolarz

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4: #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A3: give time for Ss voice and choice, this can be tricky #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Jul 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q3 Let Ss interests drive the learning when possible. Give them choice topic and product when you can. #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Jul 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I read it this summer. So many great ideas! #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1, @lekadegroot, @LBoeglin

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: want to try personal inquiry projects this year; model my interests first then let them go; group kiddos by common interests #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4 Voice & Choice have been such important focus in my teaching. I integrate them throughout the day. More reflection is my goal #1stchat

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#1stchat A4 don’t always do verygood job at this feel stifled by school/district initiatives.tend make my Ss 2 compliantNeed to be better

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I like to teach each app & choice one at a time, by 2nd semester ss are ready to make choices to show learning #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A3: give time for Ss voice and choice, this can be tricky #1stchat

1stgradeMrsS118 Jul 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4 Stations give them lots of opportunities for choice. And we close stations each day by reflecting on what we learned/created #1stchat

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#1stchat I like the grouping of kids with common interests.

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: want to try personal inquiry projects this year; model my interests first then let them go; group kiddos by common interests #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: reflection is a goal of mine this year, worked on setting goals last year #1stchat

AmyHunter920 Jul 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: Use data binders for reflection (growth mindset- goal to beat self not others) provides jumping point to reflect #1stchat

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#1stchat A4 Reflection is not easy. I need to incorporate it into more of my daily plans.

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: in lit and math, small group time allows for ind choices #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Jul 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q4 Ss wrote their wonderings on cards and then used them choose research topics instead of everyone having to choose an animal.#1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Have you read "Comprehension and Collaboration" by Smokey Daniels? Mini Inquiry Circles are awesome & doable in #1stchat

In reply to @LBoeglin

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4 Stem challenges are open ended giving choice in how to complete/create task #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

What are some choices your Ss have in your classroom? #1stchat

allaidlaw Jul 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

we started goal folders last year too-now to revisit them regularly not just before report card time. #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

FirstAtBat Jul 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Ack. I need reminders. I am so off schedule. I missed it again. #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT

How they learn, how they show their learning, where to sit, who they learn with, what they learn who & how to share learning with.. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

What are some choices your Ss have in your classroom? #1stchat

AmandaBuethe Jul 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT

We reflect on @Seesaw every day. Looking forward to seeing how I can make choice and voice still a part of #1stchat as used to teaching bigs

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4: #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I will text you next week;) #1stchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Flexible seating does offer choice, I've loved it #1stchat

In reply to @lekadegroot

tracey_bleakley Jul 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q4 Reflecting is hard in 1st. Ss did reflect on their learning scrapbooks a few times a year, but I'd like to be more consistent. #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I love @Seesaw for reflection and #1stchat SS do well with it

In reply to @AmandaBuethe, @Seesaw, @Seesaw

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT

End of year we hosted "student-led conferences" to share goals and reflections with parents #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Last Q of the night. #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A4: I think starting early w some sentence starters will help w reflecting #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I've always said I want to do better at reflecting, but never happens:( As a professional I am a very reflective person... #1stchat

In reply to @tracey_bleakley

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: super excited about a global collab project this year w Ts from FL, England and Sweden! #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5: engineering focused performance tasks at the end of each unit #1stchat

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

I want more global connections for my class #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

And you are so AWESOME at this! We all need to learn from you!! #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5: engineering focused performance tasks at the end of each unit #1stchat

cdmom Jul 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

#1stchat A5 we have genius hour. I offer challenges like marble runs. introduce Beebot…..have Ss come up with different ways to use it.

AmyHunter920 Jul 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5- Area to improve! Want to incorporate more PBL and connect w/ others globally w/ GHO or other platforms. Goals!! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: I love trying to have a global connection with each unit, learning becomes relevant and not done for T. #1stchat

FirstAtBat Jul 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Me too! #1stchat But not just to do it..I want it to have purpose.

LBoeglin Jul 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

I want more global connections for my class #1stchat

FirstAtBat Jul 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Oh I want to hear about this. #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: super excited about a global collab project this year w Ts from FL, England and Sweden! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Share those tasks with another class than Ss could skype their projects to share👍🏻👍🏻 #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5: engineering focused performance tasks at the end of each unit #1stchat

1stgradeMrsS118 Jul 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Q5 Twitter has been an incredible way for my Ss to connect with authors, scientists, other students from around the world. #1stchat

allaidlaw Jul 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5 STEM challenges, makerspace, genius hour are all great ways for students to create and problem solve #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5 challenge based tasks, coding, creating games, makerspace #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Met some amazing Ts at a @SMART_Tech global summit and we are going to keep in contact this year #1stchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat, @SMART_Tech

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5 Global connection using GHO, Twitter and publishing creations using @EasyblogDotOrg #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Twitter has transformed my class & teaching #1stchat

1stgradeMrsS118 Jul 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Q5 Twitter has been an incredible way for my Ss to connect with authors, scientists, other students from around the world. #1stchat

allaidlaw Jul 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5 I use the Global read aloud to springboard my connections #1stchat

lekadegroot - Moderator Jul 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

same here! ##1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A5: @seesaw blog is one way my Ss connect with other Ss, we've also shared building challenges with other classrooms #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Jul 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Q5 Last year was my first year to have a class Twitter account. We did GRA and few other things, but we used it pretty sporadically.#1stchat

Woods1stgrade Jul 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Great connections being made in the fb page already #1stchat

allaidlaw Jul 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5 I use the Global read aloud to springboard my connections #1stchat

mflicek1 Jul 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thanks #1stchat and @Woods1stgrade for moderating tonight!! Great conversations!

participatechat Jul 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#1stchat just ended! Transcripts and curated resources are now available at https://t.co/xmtSVUpf3s