#3rdchat Archive

Wednesday November 1, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    On behalf of the #3rdchat moderators we welcome you and guest moderator @_kirstenmurphy to our chat tonight.
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #3rdChat where we are talking about picture books tonight! I'm excited to moderate and look forward to our chat!
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  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
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  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Please introduce yourself and share a picture book that you think everyone should know. #3rdChat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Excited to be here and looking forward to the #3rdChat convos about picture books tonight. What a great way to start #picturebookmonth!
    In reply to @DonnaWeth
  • azurehenwood Nov 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Azure, from Derby, KS. Locomotive by Brian Floca. Also, I love the Don't the Pigeon books. #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hello! Lesa Haney, Austin Texas. A picture book I think everyone should read is The Big Orange Splot. #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hi #3rdchat Donna from Ft. Worth glad to be here tonight to chat about picture books. This is one of my favorites.
  • laffinglibrary Nov 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Sara, Elementary Librarian San Antonio, TX #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A great picture book is Explorers of the Wild by Cale Atkinson @2dCale #3rdChat
  • nimesys Nov 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi all! Sarah from Cincy, OH... newish picture you have to have in your room is The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissor! #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    #3rdchat
    • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Please introduce yourself and share a picture book that you think everyone should know. #3rdChat
  • strohreads Nov 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Kurt from Michigan. Super Manny Stands Up by @kellydipucchio #3rdChat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Glad to "see" you and LOVE all the Bruce books! #3rdchat
    In reply to @laffinglibrary
  • nimesys Nov 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    favorite page of the kids... #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Sounds like a great one! #3rdchat
    In reply to @nimesys
  • sandraym Nov 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Sandra Morales, from Central California and my class and I are crazy about Pig The Pug #3rdchat
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hi! Stacey here-elementary librarian from upstate NY. Way too many favorite picture books to mention. #3rdChat
  • nimesys Nov 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    One of my faves!! #3rdchat
    In reply to @_kirstenmurphy, @2dCale
  • SaraKiffe Nov 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hi #3rdchat! Sara from Missoula, MT. I love The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg.
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    One of my favorites because it leads to such great conversations! #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Welcome Stacey! #3rdchat
    In reply to @staceybethr
  • Conine3rd Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hey! Ashley from Fort Worth. Each Kindness is an incredible book to share with students #3rdchat
  • bethfuston Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hello! Beth from Dripping Springs TX. I love The Most Magnificent Thing by @ashleyspires #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Ah, Pigeon! Love the pigeon! And love Locomotive - a great example of a Caldecott book! #3rdchat
    In reply to @azurehenwood
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    #picbookchat was on this book today I think! #3rdchat
    In reply to @Conine3rd
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Hi Sarah! Books by @DrewDaywalt are great additions to any library. Thanks for sharing about his newest! #3rdchat
    In reply to @nimesys, @DrewDaywalt
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Another good one! Welcome Beth! #3rdchat
    In reply to @bethfuston, @ashleyspires
  • hartel30 Nov 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    John from STL MO. Jumping in 4 as nuchal as I can. Woefully inadequate in relation to pic books #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Yay, you made it! So glad to have you joining the conversation about picture books! I haven't read this one yet, it's on my list.. #3rdchat
    In reply to @strohreads, @kellydipucchio
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    We just did a student Twitter chat on this book today with #picbookchat. It is one of my favs for sure! #3rdchat
    In reply to @Conine3rd
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Question 1 #3rdChat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Welcome John! Lots of great ideas floating around! #3rdchat
    In reply to @hartel30
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    I haven't see this one before. I love the cover. I will check it out for sure! #3rdchat
    In reply to @SaraKiffe
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing this book title. I am not familiar with it, so I'll be adding it to the list I'm creating for myself tonight! #3rdchat
    In reply to @suziQlibrarian
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    I saw that! Tell me more about the chat! Sounds fun! #3rdchat
    In reply to @lesahaney, @Conine3rd
  • azurehenwood Nov 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: I love that picture books are engaging for students of any level. Great illustrations tell an awesome story, too! #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Q1a picture books introduce ss to complex themes and issues in a easy to access format and they are fun to read! #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: I love reading pic books. The experience of sharing them with my class helps build a community. #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Just the cover of this book invites you to open it up and see what's going on! Thanks for sharing. #3rdchat
    In reply to @sandraym
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Question 1 #3rdchat
  • laffinglibrary Nov 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: I love that the pictures add so much to the story #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Q1B availability of a wide variety of reading and interest levels #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: I love that picture books are truly books for everyone & all ages (even adults) can enjoy and connect with picture books. #3rdChat
  • strohreads Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 They are accessible to everyone. #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Hey you "Way Up North Texan!" You're right about so many books to list. Did you share any pic bkstoday? #3rdchat
    In reply to @staceybethr
  • nimesys Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1. Accessible to all Ss! So many higher level skills can be shared/practiced through pictures #3rdchat
  • bethfuston Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: I love that picture books can tell a story with sometimes not many words. #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    @ncarroll24 pulled it together. It was my first time to do a chat with my kids. I learned a lot. She has more planned. #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth, @Conine3rd, @ncarroll24
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    I love all his books! #3rdChat
    In reply to @nimesys, @2dCale
  • sandraym Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: I love the messages in picture books and ability to adapt them to many different uses in the classroom. πŸ’• #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    I creid s many times the last few weeks over @PatriciaPolacco books! #3rdchat
    In reply to @_kirstenmurphy, @PatriciaPolacco
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Good one! Van Allsburg is an amazing author and illustrator! #3rdchat
    In reply to @SaraKiffe
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    I am not sure how often they will be scheduled. @ncarroll24 Do you have a schedule? #3rdchat
    In reply to @sandraym, @Conine3rd, @ncarroll24
  • janercooper Nov 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Jane, screeching in. Here is one of my favs #3rdchat
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 Loving this week Sophie Blanchard picture book biography beautifully illus by @tavaresbooks #3rdChat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Yes! Our librarian calls them Everybody books! #3rdchat @_kirstenmurphy
    In reply to @strohreads, @_kirstenmurphy
  • page_4th Nov 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    One of my favorites: Use this for teaching: fractured fairytales, point of view, friendship/cooperation #3rdchat
    In reply to @_kirstenmurphy
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    This is such a fantastic book! Thank you for adding it to our list tonight. How do your students react when you share it? #3rdChat
    In reply to @Conine3rd
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: I also love that picture books build an appreciation for art while strengthening visual literacy. #3rdChat
  • MrsJKowbel Nov 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Jessica here. I ❀️: Not A Box since it inspires writing and maker projects in a natural/unforced sort of way. #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Keep me in the loop. I would love to try and hear what you learned. #3rdchat
    In reply to @lesahaney, @Conine3rd, @ncarroll24
  • SaraKiffe Nov 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1: I love how picture books are perfect vehicles to teach reading & writing techniques and strategies, and I love the art. #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    YES! This is a fantastic book! So is her book Small Saul. #3rdchat
    In reply to @bethfuston, @ashleyspires
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Kid paired up and took a Q. They planned and scheduled a tweet. Then when class tweeted about their Q, they would reply. #3rdchat
    In reply to @Conine3rd, @DonnaWeth, @ncarroll24
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Hi Jane! Love this one. So much fun opening all the letters! #3rdchat
    In reply to @janercooper
  • strohreads Nov 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1 Well...I kind of wrote about that today! 😊 https://t.co/gywgBjIuhB #3rdchat
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    #3rdchat oops! Forgot the hashtag
    In reply to @_kirstenmurphy
  • MrsJKowbel Nov 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1 Picture books are accessible to all children with differentiation in mind. #teachersbestfriend #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Something to know about... Wordless Picture Books #3rdChat
  • ka_floyd7 Nov 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Hi! Katie from SC, student @ConverseCollege A1 I love how illustrations really bring the story alive! #3rdChat #conversechat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    I haven't seen this one. I will have to check it out. #3rdchat
    In reply to @MrsJKowbel
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    We'll help you build up your picture book repertoire tonight! Thanks for joining us for as much as you can. #3rdchat
    In reply to @hartel30
  • nimesys Nov 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Yes! Picture books as mentor texts for writing and anchor texts for reading!! #3rdchat
    • SaraKiffe Nov 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      A1: I love how picture books are perfect vehicles to teach reading & writing techniques and strategies, and I love the art. #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Tuesday is my favorite wordless book! #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    I used Journey by Aaron Becker @storybreathing w/4th grade and WOW the conversations! Now there is wait list for the other bks! #3rdChat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Don't be afraid to use Wordless Picture Books w/students. So much discussion & predication & storytelling can happen. #3rdChat
  • janercooper Nov 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Love β€œGood Dog, Carl.” #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Next time will try with small group. Want to have more kids on devices next time. #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth, @Conine3rd, @ncarroll24
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    And she has a beautiful book, β€œNow” that just came out recently #3rdchat
    In reply to @MrsJKowbel
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Sometimes I think we forget the importance of the story found in the illustrations. Thanks for sharing that good point. #3rdchat
    In reply to @azurehenwood
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    I can't wait to read this! #3rdchat
    In reply to @strohreads
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Question 2 #3rdChat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Picture books are such a good way to build community in your classroom and to strengthen the bonds of your students. #3rdchat
    In reply to @lesahaney
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Shared a lot of wordless picture books today with 2nd grade at our Mock Caldecott meeting #3rdchat
    In reply to @_kirstenmurphy
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Welcome Katie! #3rdchat
    In reply to @ka_floyd7, @ConverseCollege
  • strohreads Nov 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A1 Two more that I love right now are It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk by @joshfunkbooks and Most People by @MikeLeannah #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Sometimes the pictures tell a secondary story from the words and I love it when students notice that. #3rdchat
    In reply to @laffinglibrary
  • nimesys Nov 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    We use Pinkney's Lion and Mouse during fables #3rdchat
  • azurehenwood Nov 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: Picture books encourage interaction and discussion. They also strengthen visual reasoning skills. #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Q2a can be a starting point for deeper conversations with older ss, #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: Pic books help generate convos, build visual thinking, practice critical thinking skills, and are just plan FUN! #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Yes, we had some issues with trying to have so many kids at once. Learning curve for me in how to best support. Still fun. #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth, @Conine3rd, @ncarroll24
  • Conine3rd Nov 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1: picture books are so engaging. They are also such a great way for Ss to see and appreciate art and illustrations #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    The wide reading and interest levels are one of the reasons I always say "picture books are for EVERYBODY!" #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth
  • SaraKiffe Nov 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    #3rdchat I love the book Flotsam too, for a wordless book.
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Question 2 #3rdchat
  • strohreads Nov 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2 Picture books are for all kids. They help level the playing field. #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: Picture books allow older readers to explore complex storylines, build vocabulary, learn new things, & enjoy reading. #3rdChat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Q2 B Picture books can create a safe environment to discuss struggles/ issues ss are facing through characters #3rdchat
  • sandraym Nov 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: A great way to develop discussions #3rdchat
  • laffinglibrary Nov 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: the vocab is often much higher than people realize. So many skills ... predicting, inferencing, sequencing, etc. #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    That is such an important thing to remember - the illustrations can be used just like the words. #3rdchat
    In reply to @nimesys
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    We do #classroombookaday. I have a group of girls who love to reread the books aloud to one another. Adorable! #3rdchat
    In reply to @_kirstenmurphy
  • nimesys Nov 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2. The messages are important- So many great mindset books out there right now! Not to mention friendship, acceptance... #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Me too! There is just so much goodness in picture books! #3rdchat
    In reply to @bethfuston
  • kimforuria Nov 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Kimberly King Montana here.A1. I love that Ss can learn all of the fictional elements in meaningful ways in minilessons. Engaging #3rdchat
  • bethfuston Nov 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: I like how picture books have a message for all learners and ages. #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2: As educators, we need to erase the stigma of age often associated with older children reading picture books. #3rdChat
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Yes, fewer questions. They were great questions though! We had great discussions over them. #3rdchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24, @sandraym, @Conine3rd
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2: so many good discussions around theme, setting, characters and opportunity for extension activities. #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    I love Not a Stick too! #3rdchat
    In reply to @MrsJKowbel
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    It was AWESOME to be able to spend time with @PatriciaPolacco today and to hear her present to K-5. I've been a wreck all day too! #3rdChat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth, @PatriciaPolacco, @PatriciaPolacco
  • TeacherTessTime Nov 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Pictures books are a way to help students to recognize words that may not have a direct meaning, ex: emotions, with visual concepts #3rdchat
  • SaraKiffe Nov 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2: Picture books tackle all sorts of issues and topics like war, poverty, violence, divorce, etc. that are wonderful for older Ss. #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Hi Jane! I'm glad you're screeching in and I'm so glad you shared Jolly Postman - I forgot how much I love that book! #3rdchat
    In reply to @janercooper
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    You can read the same book to K ,3rd, and 5th and the message they hear is different. Fun to see where it goes. #3rdchat
    In reply to @bethfuston
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    In my library I tell the kids they are β€œE” books for EVERYONE! #3rdchat
    In reply to @_kirstenmurphy
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Oh! We're going to be talking about picture book biographies tonight, too! I'm going to have to look this one up. #3rdchat
    In reply to @staceybethr, @tavaresbooks
  • bethfuston Nov 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2: A 5th gr. S came and read to my 2nd graders The Recess Queen. He loved it and had a discussion w/ my Ss. #3rdchat
  • strohreads Nov 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2 we can help erase the stigma of age by constantly sharing OUR love for Picture books! #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    So true. We recently read Fly Away Home. Able to have discussion about homelessness that never would have happened. #3rdchat
    In reply to @SaraKiffe
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Something to know about... Picture Book Biographies #3rdChat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    yes, in an easy to access format. They are more willing to talk about these issues when it is about characters in a book. #3rdchat
    In reply to @SaraKiffe
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Love this book! I'm still waiting for someone to bring me a sample of the recipe in the back though (I'm not a cook!). #3rdchat
    In reply to @page_4th
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    In my class Picture Books are cool! #3rdchat
    In reply to @strohreads
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Powerful is the perfect word for this book and I love knowing it has this kind of impact on your students. Thanks for sharing! #3rdchat
    In reply to @Conine3rd
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Tomorrow we are doing a science experiment with 🎈It’s a great third grade collaboration with @cyager5 #3rdchat
    In reply to @_kirstenmurphy, @tavaresbooks, @cyager5
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    After visiting NYPL, I read Miss Moore Thought Otherwise w/K-4. They were STUNNED that children haven't always had libraries! #3rdChat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Great suggestions for using this book! Have you seen the other one, Not A Stick? #3rdchat
    In reply to @MrsJKowbel
  • leighmragsdale Nov 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Hey @SarahJHuber, I just saw this chat going on right now & thought you might like it! #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Using picture book biographies allows students to see the individual in a more personal way. #3rdChat
  • Conine3rd Nov 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A2:pic books stimulate creativity and imagination. Just because there are pic does not mean they are "easy" #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    "Picture books are perfect vehicles to..." what a great phrase we could add to the discussion as a fill in the blank! #3rdchat
    In reply to @SaraKiffe
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Question 3 #3rdChat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    So many aren't. Once the kids realize that they are all over them! #3rdchat
    In reply to @Conine3rd
  • laffinglibrary Nov 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A2: Inch by Inch for 1st grade measurement #3rdchat
  • azurehenwood Nov 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3: Lots of math books like The Grapes of Math. Also, for grammar books like Th Greedy Apostrophe. There are so many to name! #3rdchat
  • ka_floyd7 Nov 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A2 Many Ss do not share the same experiences. Pic books provide some Ss with background knowledge of certain places/time periods #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3 love using in social https://t.co/efrVA1byVt favorite is Anna and Soloman to discuss immigration.Rdg Pink and Say right now. #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    reignite a love of reading in reluctant readers! #3rdchat
    In reply to @_kirstenmurphy, @SaraKiffe
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Can't wait to read your post. I haven't been on yet because I got to hang out with @PatriciaPolacco, which was super cool! #3rdchat
    In reply to @strohreads, @PatriciaPolacco
  • laffinglibrary Nov 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    I mean A3: #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3: Any book by @PatriciaPolacco, who just visited our school today! #3rdChat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Question 3 #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing. This is a great picture book resource to add to my list. #3rdchat
    In reply to @lesahaney
  • bethfuston Nov 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A3: We are making inferences right now in class and have used Baloney, The Bad Case of Stripes and Skippyjon Jones among others. #3rdchat
  • nimesys Nov 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A3. I teach SS and LA... picture books are my go to! The Story of Ruby Bridges, Silver Packages, lots and lots of biographies #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Safe environments for discussion are so important #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3: All picture books formats can be incorporated in curriculum: wordless, narrative nonfiction, pic bk biographies. Try them all! #3rdChat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    David Weisner is an amazing author of wordless books #3rdchat
    In reply to @SaraKiffe
  • SaraKiffe Nov 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3: Any subject I can bring a picture book in, I do. Love using them in Science. Nicola Davies writes such amazing nonfiction. #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Picture books are perfect for meaningful lessons. Great share! #3rdchat
    In reply to @kimforuria
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3: Last week we had fun connecting coding with a picture book bio on Ada Lovelace and photography on James VanDerZee #3rdchat
  • Conine3rd Nov 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3: books to intro math concepts are great. The Sir Cumference series has awesome books for various math skills #3rdchat
  • milesnawmiles Nov 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Hello my friends. Just jumping into #3rdchat great topic!
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Something to know about... Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books #3rdChat
  • ka_floyd7 Nov 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3 Not in my own class yet but have done lessons in clinicals. I find pic books related to social studies help Ss connect the topic #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    picture books lend themselves to so many great extensions #3rdchat
    In reply to @staceybethr
  • TeacherTessTime Nov 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    In my future years, I'd like to use excerpts from this edition of the story to tie in History and ELA. #3rdchat
  • milesnawmiles Nov 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    We r just starting biographies. What do you like to use? #3rdchat
    In reply to @nimesys
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    3rd graders loved I'm Trying to Love Spiders by Bethany Hill @bethhill2829. It's a great connection to their Charlotte's Web novel #3rdChat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    #3rdchat Thanks to Give Bees a Chance my class stopped screaming every time a bee buzzed by. Now we just gently blow in their direction!
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Welcome Nancy! #3rdchat
    In reply to @milesnawmiles
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    I love this! Your students got to see an older reader in action, and he got to practice his out loud reading in a fun way! #3rdchat
    In reply to @bethfuston
  • janercooper Nov 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A3: Used in my Irish unit. A little β€œdark,” yet the theme of becoming a β€œnoticer” of beauty in small, delicate things is powerful. #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    YES! YES! YES! (How many times can I shout YES! to this without being annoying?) #3rdchat
    In reply to @strohreads
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Unless you have that student who likes to squish them! #3rdchat
    In reply to @_kirstenmurphy, @bethhill2829
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Eve Bunting writes some powerful books like this one #3rdchat
    In reply to @lesahaney, @SaraKiffe
  • strohreads Nov 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A3 She Persisted by @ChelseaClinton is great in so many ways...History, perseverance #3rdchat
  • janercooper Nov 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    I used this book for 15 years. Love it! #3rdchat
    In reply to @TeacherTessTime
  • sandraym Nov 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Q3: I love using A Bad Case of Strips for physical and character traits. #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Question 4 #3rdChat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Thank you for making it possible for picture books to be cool in your classroom! #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth, @strohreads
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    You'll have to keep me in the loop on how that goes! #3rdchat
    In reply to @staceybethr, @tavaresbooks, @cyager5
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A4 Start participating in #classroombookaday This is the perfect month to read a picture book every day! #3rdchat
  • azurehenwood Nov 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A4: I have a box of picture books that I am going to use for books in a bag this month. #3rdchat
  • janercooper Nov 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    It’s out of print, but I gave a copy to TVS LS Library 😊 #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    The photography was fun! Kids went around the library snapping pictures with iPads also watched @brainpop video on taking pictures #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth, @KarenLArrington, @CorneliusAbbie, @brainpop
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    LOVE this book and add my recommendation to it as well! #3rdchat
    In reply to @suziQlibrarian
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Come join us and chat about picture books with all the awesome #3rdchat peeps!
    In reply to @leighmragsdale, @SarahJHuber
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A4: Talk about pic bks, display pic bks, share the author posts on https://t.co/3QIQlguPqY, read pic bks! #3rdChat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Tell me more. #3rdchat
    In reply to @azurehenwood
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Then I found this book today. Might share with kids for fun! #3rdchat
    In reply to @_kirstenmurphy, @tavaresbooks, @cyager5
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    AMEN! I am always teaching ADULTS that picture books do NOT mean "easy" or "baby" books. #3rdchat
    In reply to @Conine3rd
  • SaraKiffe Nov 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A4:Keep celebrating the love of picture books in my classroom. I usually read my Ss one every day, so it's pretty easy.#3rdchat
  • strohreads Nov 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A4. In my library, in addition to their normal checkout limits, everyone gets an extra picture book! #3rdchat
  • 8to3withMrsV Nov 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Hey #3rdchat ! Hopping in late, excited to check out the tweets so far! #picturebooksaremyjam
  • bethfuston Nov 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A4: Read 1 picture book a day, have each S bring their fav. picture book to read, spotlight each week on a diff. author. #3rdchat #iamdsisd
  • MrsJKowbel Nov 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Ohhhhh! Not yet. Thanks! #3rdchat
    In reply to @_kirstenmurphy
  • SaraKiffe Nov 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A4: Ss could write their own picture books too! #3rdchat
  • nimesys Nov 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A4. Great time to get the Mock Caldecott going! Build the buzz for awards announced in Feb.! #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    I was able to hear @PatriciaPolacco read Pink & Say to 4th and 5th grade today. Powerful. Not a sound. Amazing. Yes, I cried. #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth, @PatriciaPolacco
  • 8to3withMrsV Nov 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A4: I'm thinking about doing a picture book a day, just being intentional even when things are crazy busy! #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    #3rdchat Question 4
  • MrsShorr Nov 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A3 Hello #3rdchat! Sorry to be joining late. I love using Sleds on Boston Common during our unit about the Amer. Revolution
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    This is such a good point about the importance of picture books #3rdchat
    • ka_floyd7 Nov 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
      A2 Many Ss do not share the same experiences. Pic books provide some Ss with background knowledge of certain places/time periods #3rdchat
  • Conine3rd Nov 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A4: read a picture book each day, regardless of whether it fits with a lesson. Have Ss give book rec.'s #3rdchat
  • page_4th Nov 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Sorry had to step away. Pic books give historical perspective at Ss level. Wordless book about the underground railroad "Unspoken" #3rdchat
    In reply to @_kirstenmurphy, @laffinglibrary
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Great examples! #3rdchat
    In reply to @bethfuston
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Something to know about... Picture Book Month in November #3rdChat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    There are so many great choices of picture book biographies being published right now and so many great historical picture books #3rdchat
    In reply to @nimesys
  • strohreads Nov 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    If you haven't already check out @heisereads ' #classroombookaday #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Picture Book Month "celebrates the print picture book during the month of November" https://t.co/3QIQlguPqY #3rdChat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    This book just arrived and was sitting on my New Books shelf...and then it was checked out before I could even see it! #3rdchat
    In reply to @staceybethr
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    #3rdchat
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Love that idea! #3rdchat
    In reply to @strohreads
  • ka_floyd7 Nov 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A4 I think it would be fun to have each Ss pick out a pic book and read all of their books throughout the month. #3rdchat #conversechat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    People often forget math & books work together too and there are so many great picture books for math! Thank you for sharing these. #3rdchat
    In reply to @Conine3rd
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    The link to this year's Picture Book Month calendar for each day in November https://t.co/D9qvS7qfBX #3rdChat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Welcome Nancy. Jump in! #3rdchat
    In reply to @milesnawmiles
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    What a great idea. You would have such a wide variety! I'm stealing this one! #3rdchat
    In reply to @ka_floyd7
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    So many beautiful books out there this year! Do you have a favorite? #3rdchat
    In reply to @nimesys
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Question 5 #3rdChat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    There's a whole picture book series of excerpts from Little House. They are wonderful! #3rdchat
    In reply to @TeacherTessTime
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    #3rdchat Great Picture Book Month resource
  • azurehenwood Nov 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A5: Just like integrating technology, global learning opportunities, picture books can be integrated into our curriculum easily. #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A5 #3rdchat I have the student of the week highlight favorite picture books and then we read them in class.Use @Flipgrid to share book talks
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    We also did a Venn diagram comparing James with Ada #3rdchat
    In reply to @_kirstenmurphy
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    We are going to be picking each other's brains about picture book biographies in upcoming question. Get ready to make a list! #3rdchat
    In reply to @milesnawmiles, @nimesys
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Question 5 #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A5: We have been participating in #classroombookaday Love this special time and tracking our reading. #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A5: Talk about pic bks, check out stacks of pic bks, display pic bks, use pic bks, put pic bks in your class library, read pic bks! #3rdChat
  • teacheridea Nov 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Social Problem Solving Posters. https://t.co/at4GQOJEvZ #edchat #elemchat #1stchat #2ndchat #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    And middle schoolers need picture books, too. #3rdchat
    In reply to @suziQlibrarian
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    You know I love this book! I'm a "noticer!" #3rdchat
    In reply to @janercooper
  • nimesys Nov 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A5. We do books on blankets in the summer where teacher readers choose a book to read aloud to families that meet at school weekly #3rdchat
  • 8to3withMrsV Nov 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Some really fun ones we have read are the legend of rock, paper, scissors, the book with no pictures #3rdChat
    In reply to @staceybethr, @nimesys
  • SaraKiffe Nov 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A5: Build picture books into your curriculum. They cover all subjects, genres, strategies, etc. Stories are how we undestand life. #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    LOL!!! That flipgrid response was HILARIOUS! #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth, @bethhill2829
  • MrsJKowbel Nov 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A3 Don't Laugh at Me is curricular in Religion + Health. + Good character builder & an honest look @ accepting differences. #3rdchat
  • staceybethr Nov 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Yes! @BRENDAN_WENZEL β€˜s illustrations are beautifully vibrant. #3rdchat
    In reply to @nimesys, @BRENDAN_WENZEL
  • 8to3withMrsV Nov 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Books with good messages- after the fall, the thing Lou couldn't do, Rosie revere engineer ... #3rdchat
    In reply to @staceybethr, @nimesys
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Would love to know more about this #3rdchat
    In reply to @azurehenwood
  • nimesys Nov 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Both favorites in my room 😍 #3rdchat
    • 8to3withMrsV Nov 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
      Some really fun ones we have read are the legend of rock, paper, scissors, the book with no pictures #3rdChat
      In reply to @staceybethr, @nimesys
  • 8to3withMrsV Nov 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A5: I feel like we ❀ picture books- one of our fave things to do is a march madness comp. with books! #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    This is a great book and sharing picture books just for fun is still important too #3rdchat
    In reply to @staceybethr, @tavaresbooks, @cyager5
  • MrsShorr Nov 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A5 Use picture books to introduce lessons & new topics in all content areas. Invite parents to be mystery readers & share favorites #3rdchat
  • MrsJKowbel Nov 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A5 I include books in my long range plans whenever possible. I use them to introduce + build concepts and achieve outcomes. #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Welcome Ashleigh. Jump in and jam with us! #3rdchat
    In reply to @8to3withMrsV
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Stay tuned for more coming up about #classroombookaday! #3rdchat
    In reply to @8to3withMrsV
  • bethfuston Nov 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A5: I LOVE celebrating picture books all year with author studies. Use pic. books to reinforce what we are learning. #3rdchat #sycaMOREyr1
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Something to know about... #classroombookaday #3rdChat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Welcome! I don't know this title, I'll have to look it up. Thanks for the share. #3rdchat
    In reply to @MrsShorr
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Thank you for the reminder that picture books CAN be shared JUST FOR FUN! Not everything has to have a "lesson." #3rdchat
    • Conine3rd Nov 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
      A4: read a picture book each day, regardless of whether it fits with a lesson. Have Ss give book rec.'s #3rdchat
  • MrsJKowbel Nov 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Two titles that peak my curiousity. πŸ—ΏπŸ“βœ‚οΈ #3rdchat
    In reply to @8to3withMrsV, @staceybethr, @nimesys
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    #classroombookaday is an incredible experience to be part of. Make time to read a picture bk & put up a bk cover image every day. #3rdChat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    More convo about this coming up! #3rdchat
    In reply to @strohreads, @heisereads
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Love this! #3rdchat
    In reply to @ka_floyd7
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Question 6 #3rdChat
  • ka_floyd7 Nov 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A5 Ss really benefit from being read to. Reading a pic book at least once a week incorporates read aloud time &variety of pic books #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A6: GoodReads is a great place to keep track of books you've read or want to read & you can follow all sorts of bookish people! #3rdChat
  • azurehenwood Nov 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A6: That's why I am here! I don't know very many resources other than libraries and scholastic! Can't wait to explore some more! #3rdchat
  • milesnawmiles Nov 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A5 we participated in March book madness last year. There was a picture book bracket. great books were read over those weeks. #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Final question of the night! #3rdchat
  • milesnawmiles Nov 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Thanks for the resource! #3rdchat
    In reply to @milesnawmiles
  • nimesys Nov 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A6. Few ppl I've found on social media: @MsAPlusTeacher @literacybigkids #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing this. March Book Madness is something I want to do but we already do a college basketball madness. #3rdchat
    In reply to @milesnawmiles
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    March Book Madness resource #3rdchat
  • SaraKiffe Nov 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A6: I've got to share Samurai Santa by @RubinPingk . Amazing illustrations, funny, & Ss adore it. He also Skypes w/ Ts. #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Thanks to @_kirstenmurphy for a great chat! I now have a long list of books to read! #3rdchat
  • _kirstenmurphy Nov 1 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing! Skyping with authors and illustrators is such an amazing way to connect #3rdchat
    In reply to @SaraKiffe, @RubinPingk
  • nimesys Nov 1 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A6. through GoodReads I've started following many publishers... You get to know what's coming out and there are always giveaways #3rdchat
  • ka_floyd7 Nov 1 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A6 https://t.co/AZ5AqZlhec Caldecott winner page on American Library Assoc. website. #3rdchat #conversechat