Weekly chat for excited 1st grade teachers who love to learn and share ideas. Participants are interested in a variety of topics including literacy, math, technology, play, inquiry, and being the best educators they can be!
Hi! My name is Julia Taylor and I'm an undergrad student at IU Bloomington and I hope to teach elementary in a few years so I'm here to learn some new ideas! #1stchat
I am Allie Biede from Chicago, IL. I am a student at Indiana University. I am majoring in elementary and special ed, and I plan on becoming a first grade teacher. #1stchat
A1; (my 3rd graders are probably like firsties in many ways) Talkative, weak stamina, not strong at problem solving, teacher pleasers, kind, love having voice and choice #1stchat
From past experiences student teaching in elementary schools I've noticed that especially at the beginning of the year, students are excited to be in class with peers and they tend to be more engaged in activities #1stchat
Although I am not a teacher yet, I could imagine that they would all be very excited for the new school year and have a lot of energy to put into classroom activities. #1stchat
A1: my kinders are very social, talkative, loving, missing their moms, excited to play together, not sure about sharing attention with 20 others. A new world for them and myself #1stchat
A1 First graders are curious, energetic, funny, empathetic and eager to learn. This describes my 1st grade granddaughter who tried to beat my riding her bicycle and just read to me before she went to bed. #1stchat Our 1st Grade links Primary Ed page https://t.co/UFdOo6zjo3
A1 I have 25 firsties this year (biggest class ever). They are interested, sweet, happy but get noisy in the afternoon... well, there are 25 of them... #1stchat
It's amazing how different first graders are from one year to the next. This year I have twice as many boys as girls. Makes for a totally different dynamic. #1stchat
A1 I have 25 firsties this year (biggest class ever). They are interested, sweet, happy but get noisy in the afternoon... well, there are 25 of them... #1stchat
A1: my kinders are very social, talkative, loving, missing their moms, excited to play together, not sure about sharing attention with 20 others. A new world for them and myself #1stchat
A1: I have 19 this year...smallest group in years. The group had a challengingtime in kdg but so far we are working hard to build our community. Very chatty but very interested in learning. #1stchat
A2: I feel like by giving students information and providing them with knowledge in the form of something they can easily understand, the studetns are having the learning done "to" them #1stchat
I think that one of the differences is that learning "to" students is when they are being taught by power point or a lecture, while learning done "by" students is when the students teach themselves new things through experimentation and their daily lives. #1stchat
A2: I have seen a sad thing "done" to students. Modeling is important, but we must be careful we model different ways, not one. Students will mimic but not have understanding. #1stchat
A2: I feel like just following curriculum or what we want to is doing school "to" our students, if we include them in reflecting and setting goals, using their interests we are doing school "with" them #1stchat
A2: There are certain things that require direct instruction to introduce. But after that, students start thinking critically and making the learning their own. #1stchat
A2 When we do too much of the talking, answer our on questions, don't allow for wait time, and ask questions that sound like there's only one correct answer. That's seems like learning done to students. #1stchat
A2: I think it’s easy to fall into the habit of teaching “to” students rather than allowing them time for more authentic learning because we are so loaded with standards. We just have to change our mindset and approach. #1stchat
A2 Who is doing most of the talking and thinking?? Should be students, not us! Student work should show what they know and learned, rather than what we want them to do. #1stchat
I started my Hour of Empower and one of my "brightest" ones is struggling with coming up with what he wants to learn. He is so comfortable with being fed his learning. #1stchat We need to empower more...me too!
I was just talking about this! We often expect compliance & this can translate to compliance in learning as well. Let’s help grow risk takers in our classrooms! #1stchat
There are those littles that struggle with concepts that need lots of support. Those are the times I need to check back periodically and make sure they are understanding #1stchat
A3: Traditionally Ts make all the decisions. Student centered, they are a part of the decision making about what, how, where and anywhere else we can allow it to be about THEM and not about us. #1stchat
A3: A learner-centered classroom revolves more around interactive elements that would enhance learning rather than what you may see in a traditional classroom #1stchat
A3: A learner centered environment is built with the Ss and based on their needs and interests. Objectives are still centered around standards, but so many ways to get there. #1stchat
A3 Get to know students & meet them where they are. But also, In a learner-centered classroom students are empowered to set goals for themselves & monitor their progress. #1stchat
A3: When I think of a learner centered classroom I picture lots of talking, movement, students show learning in various ways, not just a sit down test. #1stchat
A3 Get to know students & meet them where they are. But also, In a learner-centered classroom students are empowered to set goals for themselves & monitor their progress. #1stchat
For the last few years I do not do any decorating in my classroom. My students enter to a blank slate. It is their space. #1stchat I hang this up at Meet the Teacher night. https://t.co/EeDW5DcAVZ
A3 A learner centered classroom gives the biggest voice to students - it leaves them empowered to guide their own learning. The teacher becomes a background guide and provides choice and voice for students to soar. #1stchat
I love this sign! I might use it My Ss and Ps see only butcher paper on walls the first day of school. (It looks very different then the other rooms) I tell them “We build it together.” #1stchat
It's very interesting to hear what people think engagement looks like. In my room it is NOT everybody sitting looking at me, there is lots of movement and questioning, and "what ifs". #1stchat
A4: Start a math unit w/ inquiry. Give them a problem and let them talk and see how they might figure it out Start units with asking them what they want to learn about that topic. In reading, give them a group of words and see what they notice or how they will sort them. #1stchat
Implementing group activities and allowing students to sit where they feel they will best learn can promote a culture for learning in the classroom #1stchat
A4: I think we need to remain open to those “teachable” moments when they arise. If students show a curiosity then it’s ok to go with it to explore and discover together. It’s also ok to tell them you don’t know the answer and research together. #1stchat
A4 When I ask a question, I never stop with one right answer and say "that's right." I ask others what they think, why they think so... etc. Let them decide. #1stchat
A4: I'm a huge fan of morning meetings. Getting to know each other, find our common ground, creating a classroom family. Then we support each other in our learning. Whatever that looks like. #1stchat
A4 When I ask a question, I never stop with one right answer and say "that's right." I ask others what they think, why they think so... etc. Let them decide. #1stchat
A4: teaching growth mindset, making it ok to make mistakes,
building strong relationships with our students so we can facilitate learning using their interests. #1stchat
A4 When our students show a particular interest in a topic we acknowledge those interests via books, discussions, research, digging deeper, etc. #1stchat
A1: I am currently not a teacher yet but am majoring in elementary ed in hopes to become an elementary school teacher and I would have to imagine they would be super excited yet still a little nervous. #1stchat
A2: I think that learning done "by" students would be more hands on for the students like using technology in some lessons or activities rather than a standard lecture. #1stchat
I love doing quick number talks. Kids see numbers different ways. Really teaches there is not only one right way to see a number. Have you tried? #1stchat
A1: I am currently a sophomore at IU-Bloomington and I'm studying elementary education! I joined this chat to get some new insight for the best culture of learning from current teachers #1stchat
A3: A learner-centered classroom is built more for the kids. It creates a more welcoming feel and makes them more comfortable to learn in the space they are in. #1stchat
A2: I think learning "done" to students is when students are given exact information by their teachers and aren't given the chance to do some exploring of their own. Learning "by" students is when students have the opportunity to explore the world around them #1stchat
A3: A learner-centered classroom has many resources available to the students, so that they can lead their own learning experience. A traditional learning environment is a teacher constantly leading the students and not allowing them the opportunity to explore #1stchat
A5 I tell them when I am reading about something new or am trying something I learned in a workshop or training. I also let them know when I don't know the answer to something. "I don't know, but I bet we can find out."#1stchat
1st Grade Teachers! Did you see this awesome Dot Day activity that was added to the library this week? Browse Seesaw's Activity Library today to find other new ideas ready to use in your classroom! https://t.co/Ef5V0d7d3P#1stchat#2ndchat#3rdchat
A5: We had a short training during the day so had a sub for a short amount of time. When I returned I told the SS that I had some training on being a better teacher, a little girl said "sounds like a good class" #1stchat
A4: Allow the students to explore on their own. Allow them the opportunity to work/learn with each other and teach each other. As a teacher, have a positive attitude to learning and students' questions #1stchat
A5 I try to chat about trying new things and what I’m learning so students know learning never stops! They also see me try new tech adventures and see my struggle and mistakes 😂 #1stchat
A5 I try to chat about trying new things and what I’m learning so students know learning never stops! They also see me try new tech adventures and see my struggle and mistakes 😂 #1stchat
A5: It is important to provide good examples since they are young and often copy what they see but it is good to show them that teachers also learn from them. #1stchat
