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JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:30 PM EST

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tjd4629 Jan 9 @ 9:31 PM EST

Teresa Dahlstrom - Occupational Therapist, "A Man Called Ove" #gfedchat

SporbertJessica Jan 9 @ 9:31 PM EST

Jessica Sporbert, SLP Discovery. I'm doing the ELBA challenge so I read "A Handful of Stars" with my daughter. Great book #gfedchat

rlord050 Jan 9 @ 9:31 PM EST

Becca Lord (VMS World Lang). Currently reading Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce. #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:31 PM EST

Joel Schleicher, Director of Technology; now reading “Renegade Leadership” by @GustafsonBrad #gfedchat

In reply to @GustafsonBrad

TOstgarden Jan 9 @ 9:31 PM EST

Theresa Ostgarden South MS Business~last book was Reframing Organizations for my master's degree. #gfedchat

gduce12 Jan 9 @ 9:31 PM EST

#gfedchat Greg LaDouceur, Breaking Away

Carlson2ndGrade Jan 9 @ 9:31 PM EST

Megan Carlson Discovery 2nd grade #gfedchat

chaaven Jan 9 @ 9:31 PM EST

Carla Haaven Curriculum Tech at Community and Central HS "A Man called Ove" Great book!! #gfedchat

BuchhopTeach Jan 9 @ 9:31 PM EST

Kara Buchhop, 4th Grade West Elementary! Read Some Writer Story of E.B. White. Currently reading Small Great Things Jodi Picoult #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Jessie and Lane checking in - we are hanging out and ready to chat with #gfedchat! Jessie, CTP @ South - Lane, Media Specialist @ South

tljohnson4090 Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Tracey Johnson - Head Start social worker. I'm reading The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon. #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Jennifer Neil. Finished Rump (ELBA) and reading Innovators Mindset #gfedchat

BetseyMcIntyre Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Betsey McIntyre, 4th Grade Teacher @ Winship, The Girl on the Train #gfedchat

wilbersrockets6 Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Kelly Wilber, 6th grade at South. Working on Teach Like a Pirate. #gfedchat

str8outta3grade Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Andee Thompson, 3rd at Discovery. I am just finishing reading a Handful of Stars with my Ss #gfedchat

carolyn_berge Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Carolyn Berge elem. music at Twining currently reading the Karen Kingsbury series #gfedchat

LorenHoheisel Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Loren - SpEd @ Discovery - I read the book "You're All My Favorites" three times tonight. #gfedchat #tripletproblems

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Kaia Lunde, world language teacher at VMS, just finished So Long, Insecurity by @BethMooreLPM #gfedchat

In reply to @BethMooreLPM

MrsH_511 Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Leah Henderson-8th SpEd South Library of Souls (Ms. Perregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Series) #gfedchat

kreed090 Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Kathryn Reed, LA and Ben Franklin, Spanish, currently reading "We are Unprepared" #gfedchat

JenStarcevic Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Jen Starcevic, "The Lakehouse" by Kate Morrow...excellent mystery! #gfedchat

kfitzgeraldSLP Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Kristy Fitzgerald, SLP at Century and Viking. Last book I read was a textbook- "Targeting Autism". #gfedchat

mrsthompson220 Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

SLP at Phoenix Elementary. The last book I read was "Bob the Dog" - a classic tail of a dog eating a canary #bedtimestories #gfedchat

amandasev1 Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Amanda Sevigny, Century #gfedchat

torgerson_matt Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Matt Torgerson; 6th Grade Music at Valley Middle School; The Innovator's Mindset #gfedchat

buchhop25 Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Melissa Buchhop, 4th grade Century, @MPHaddix Children of Exile #gfedchat

In reply to @MPHaddix

rcorbin040 Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Rachelle Corbin, Discovery 3rd grade. Reading Wonder with my ss #gfedchat

_dosch Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Jenny Bladow. Science teacher at Valley Middle School. Currently reading Bare Bones by Bobby Bones. #gfedchat

Grade2Connect Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

LuAnn Schmidt, 2nd grade at Kelly. Today I read "Thundercake" by Patricia Polacco. #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Lane is reading The Library of Souls and Jessie is wrapping up All American Boys. #gfedchat

MrDeWitt85 Jan 9 @ 9:32 PM EST

Kyle DeWitt: Music @PhoenixElemGF Professional Capital: Transforming Teaching in Every School by Hargreaves/Fullan #gfedchat

In reply to @PhoenixElemGF

tarason67 Jan 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

#gfedchat Terry Arason, Head Start "Clifford's First Snow Day" (at Head Start today)

nikerunnerblue Jan 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hey This is Kevin Carney - Red River AP Psych - Malcom Gladwell's Outliers - really interesting and engaging....#gfedchat

amykuznia Jan 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

Amy Sage, Kindergarten, Discovery #gfedchat

khanson54 Jan 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

Kristy Hanson, Head Start "Small, Great Things" #gfedchat

KazBa1313 Jan 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

Karen Bates, Business Twining and Community Lots of reading with my grandchildren over the holiday! Love! #gfedchat

KDavidson04 Jan 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

Kelly Davidson 5th grade at Winship, Espiranz Rising #gfedchat

teacher_cav Jan 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

#gfedchat Katie Cavalli, Kelly Elem, Special Ed. Last book read: Bible

Greenwood4Nancy Jan 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

Nancy Greenwood Central Art, #gfedchat I cant remember and I read a lot. #gfedchat

joeprusak3 Jan 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

Joe Prusak, Elementary PE, Total Money Makover #gfedchat

SkattumSLP Jan 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

Lori Skattum, SLP at Wilder, just starting Lost at School for our book study #gfedchat

kmuus12 Jan 9 @ 9:33 PM EST

Kurt Muus Viking 5th Grade #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

Love Rump! And Red, and Jack - great spins on Fairy Tales! #gfedchat

In reply to @JenNeil12

shanna_trosen Jan 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

Shanna Trosen- 3rd grade Winship. My last book was The Help. Love how the author writes in different dialects for the characters. #gfedchat

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

Kari Melland, Discovery & Phoenix, Curriculum Tech Partner, "Some Kind of Courage" by @DanGemeinhart for grades 6 & up LOVED it!! #gfedchat

In reply to @DanGemeinhart

RhondaVarriano Jan 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

Rhonda Varriano, Reading Recovery, Kelly Innovaror's Mindset for the 2nd time!:0) #gfedchat

MThompsonHS Jan 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

Michelle Thompson - Head Start - Haven't read anything for fun since this summer #gfedchat

SkoolCNSLR_Mc Jan 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

Leigh mcnichols counselor at BF and Wilder. Mindset #gfedchat

KaileyRestad Jan 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

Kailey Restad> 2nd Grade> Discovery> Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis #gfedchat

chaaven Jan 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

Welcome to #gfedchat!

In reply to @nikerunnerblue

jlspicer10 Jan 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

#gfedchat Jenny Spicer, Spanish @ Century & Discovery - Mañana Iguana (in class)

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 9:34 PM EST

Yes! I haven't read the others, but definitely interested. Such a fun twist on fairytales #gfedchat

In reply to @JessieRErickson

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:35 PM EST

Question 1 #gfedchat

kellydanette Jan 9 @ 9:35 PM EST

Kelly Powell, ECSE at Discovery - I just finished Creepy Carrots and Dragons Love Tacos for the 700,865th time each. #gfedchat

smilingin3rd Jan 9 @ 9:35 PM EST

#gfedchat Amber Mooney Discover 3rd just starting Crenshaw

ann_herbeck Jan 9 @ 9:35 PM EST

Ann Herbeck South 6th grade Innovator's Mindset #gfedchat

sindylarson Jan 9 @ 9:35 PM EST

Sindy Larson, French at GFC. Research for French History Units.. #gfedchat

leegrade4 Jan 9 @ 9:35 PM EST

Jocelyn Lee, 4th Grade at Winship #gfedchat

kmuus12 Jan 9 @ 9:35 PM EST

I read the book Wonder to my class #gfedchat

MrDeWitt85 Jan 9 @ 9:35 PM EST

I would continually check out a dinosaur pop-up book from our public library even though it was falling apart! #gfedchat

BetseyMcIntyre Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

A1: I have so many but for this I'll pick The Tale of Three Trees #gfedchat

bsullivan220 Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

Brady Sullivan, 7th Grade Specialist, Schroeder. Catcher in the Rye. #gfedchat

MrsHeydt Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

Lori Heydt, 1st gr/Rdg Rec Training. Mr. George Baker w/Ss today; Marie Clay's Literacy Lessons for RR; The War that Saved My Life #gfedchat

tjentz Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

Tracy Jentz, Communications Coordinator, currently reading Beyond the Bake Sale #gfedchat

CaelyK Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

Caely Nikle- Grade 4, West- currently reading aloud Wonder in class #gfedchat

emilyrositas Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

A1: Emily Rositas - Viking - SPED, #gfedchat

zygwriter Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

Maus--it's a graphic novel...does that count? I'm a high school teacher and don't frequent picture books much. #gfedchat

torgerson_matt Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

A1: Chika Chika Boom Boom! #gfedchat

MrDeWitt85 Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

A1: I would continually check out a dinosaur pop-up book from our public library even though it was falling apart! #gfedchat

smilingin3rd Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

#gfedchat Fav pic book as of recent Snow Day by Lester Laminack

KazBa1313 Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

A1 :"Love You Forever, Love You For Always!"#gfedchat

kellydanette Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

My favorite picture book is Snowman at Night #gfedchat

tjd4629 Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

A2 Jan Brett "The MItten"#gfedchat

kfitzgeraldSLP Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

A2: Love reading "Pout Pout Fish" and "Very Cranky Bear" with my son- they have good morals and make us both smile! #gfedchat

rlord050 Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

A1: Hmm. Probably "Officer Buckle and Gloria"... :-) #gfedchat

MThompsonHS Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

A1 - way to many to list I am constantly telling my Ss "This is one of my favorite books!" #gfedchat

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 9:36 PM EST

Christine Landsdown, SLP @ Phoenix. Simultaneously finished Lucky Thirteen - mystery & Super Freakonomics #gfedchat

TOstgarden Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: If Animals KissedLike We Kissed Goodnight. I have many others from my kids that I love! #gfedchat

JeremyCebula Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

Jeremy Cebula - Schroeder MS - orbiting jupiter with my RT #gfedchat

joeprusak3 Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: Where the Wild Things Are #gfedchat

amykuznia Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: #gfedchat

slien080 Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

Stephanie Lien 6th grade at South. Smartest kids in the world #gfedchat

MrsH_511 Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1-#gfedchat

chaaven Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1 Where the Wild Things Are #gfedchat

buchhop25 Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: The Web Files #gfedchat

tarason67 Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

#gfedchat The Very Hungry Caterpillar

CaelyK Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: So many to choose from! Saturdays and Teacakes has to be my number 1! #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: The Day the Crayons Quit is near the top (so many!) #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

How can we choose?! My (Lane) recent fave read-aloud is Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise! Jessie likes The Relatives Came! #gfedchat

tljohnson4090 Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: Goodnight Moon is my favorite picture book I read to my daughter years ago! #gfedchat

MsBlakeman Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

Melinda Blakeman, Reading, Century #gfedchat

Grade2Connect Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

#gfedchat So hard to pick just one, but I love sharing this one with my 2nd graders.

MrsChandlerSMS Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

Katie Chandler, Schroeder MS #gfedchat

KatieHillestad Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

Katie Hillestad, BF music, screenplay of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them #hpfan #gfedchat

teacher_cav Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

#gfedchat A2: the rainbow goblins & the hungry caterpillar

slien080 Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1:The monster at the end of this book #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: Great memories of... "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats #gfedchat

ann_herbeck Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: #gfedchat

carolyn_berge Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

Carolyn Berge For many years it's been "Love you Forever" #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

#gfedchat

Greenwood4Nancy Jan 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: Wherever you are. #gfedchat

amandasev1 Jan 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

The Story of Holly and Ivy by Rumer Godden #gfedchat

TOstgarden Jan 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: I love Goodnight Ipad (spin off from Goognight Moon) as well! #gfedchat

nikerunnerblue Jan 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

Old School - Where the Wild Things are....#gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

Jessie - What to do With an Idea and I Wish you More.... So MANY! #gfedchat

shanna_trosen Jan 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman. Inspired by my many years of picky eating. Turns out it's not a bad gig. #gfedchat

RhondaVarriano Jan 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: Currently, Mo Willems' The Thank You Book- I have sooooo many! #gfedchat

MrsHeydt Jan 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: Too many! Loved The Little House when I was in elem. school; Chrysanthemum and all Kevin Henkes books! #gfedchat

Carlson2ndGrade Jan 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: Owl Moon, The Day the Crayons Quit, Pete the Cat #gfedchat

KaileyRestad Jan 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: Dragons Love Tacos #gfedchat

tjentz Jan 9 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: Oh the Places You'll Go #gfedchat

ecseteacher16 Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: the rainbow fish #gfedchat

mrsthompson220 Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: I have so many! Some of my favs are It Looked Like Spilt Milk and Big Green Monster. Love, love, love picture books! #gfedchat

BuchhopTeach Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: You are Here for a Reason by Nancy Tillman #gfedchat But yes, hard to pick

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

The Birthday Monsters by Sandra Boynton #gfedchat

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1 So so many! LOVE "Thank You Mr. Falker" and "Boxes for Katja" Both picture books I usually read in 5th grade. #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

My son loves Goodnight Goon. He's really into Halloween all throughout the year. #gfedchat

In reply to @TOstgarden

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: Another great one (dating myself): Curious George by H.E. Rey #gfedchat

plewis270 Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: A Very Bad Case of Stripes #gfedchat

str8outta3grade Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: So many it's hard to choose, but I love Mr. Peabody's Apples. Great lesson about spreading things that aren't true #gfedchat

LisaHoplin Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

A2 Also read Jan Brett's "The Mitten" today! #gfedchat

SporbertJessica Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: There are so many good ones! Love "The kissing hand", "Snowmen at night", "The Lorax" #gfedchat

kreed090 Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: I love "The Book With No Pictures." The words do a pretty good job illustrating! #gfedchat

Johnson5Century Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

Lindsey Johnson- 5th Grade at Century- Reading Wonder right now as a read aloud... LOVE it! #gfedchat

gduce12 Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

#gfedchat A1 Green Eggs and Ham

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: I was born in Cameroon and we had this book when we were little. This was and still is one of my faves! Galimoto! #gfedchat

jlspicer10 Jan 9 @ 9:39 PM EST

#gfedchat A1-So many...very hungry caterpillar is at the top.

EduGladiators Jan 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

🍎 #EduGladiators returns 1/14 w/@bethhill2829 ▶️ Join her LIVE afterwards https://t.co/8PDX5dJBMm #TLAP #USedchat #gfedchat #ksedchat

In reply to @bethhill2829

MsBlakeman Jan 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: I had a bunch of favorites. all worn thin #gfedchat

sindylarson Jan 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: La chenille qui fait des trous #gfedchat

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

Possibly the inspiration for #SchleichersVoice ? #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: Great memories of... "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats #gfedchat

RhondaVarriano Jan 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: How could I forget?? Click, Clack Moo Cows that Type-this book totally spoke to me since I grew up on a farm! #gfedchat

emilyrositas Jan 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: so many books! Love you Forever! #gfedchat

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: Tough choice - Bear Snores On, Pete the Cat books, Rawr #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

Question 2 #gfedchat

Tweets_from_2nd Jan 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

Krista Cebula- invention of Hugo Cabrera, Molly Lou melon, or the one and only Ivan. #gfedchat

_dosch Jan 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1: In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek is my favorite book to read my daughter! #gfedchat

MrDeWitt85 Jan 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

Really great to use in the music classroom!! #gfedchat

RhondaVarriano Jan 9 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: How could I forget?? Click, Clack Moo Cows that Type-this book totally spoke to me since I grew up on a farm! #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1: More childhood memories: "Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert McCloskey #gfedchat

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

A2: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing #gfedchat

teacher_cav Jan 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

#gfedchat A2: the BFG

bsullivan220 Jan 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1: "Where's Waldo?" #gfedchat

zygwriter Jan 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

A2: I loved Wonder, All American Boys, My Butt, the Earth and Other BIg Round Things, too many to name one. #gfedchat

joeprusak3 Jan 9 @ 9:41 PM EST

A2: Superfudge #gfedchat

nikerunnerblue Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A2 - The Outsiders.....Old South Junior....#gfedchat

MrsChandlerSMS Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1: Love You Forever and Wherever You Are My Love will Find You are two of my favorite children's books #gfedchat

BuchhopTeach Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A2: Again, such a HARD question!! Harry Potter all the way though! #gfedchat

ecseteacher16 Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A2: the nancy drew series n boxcar children series #gfedchat

SporbertJessica Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A2 I loved the Harry Potter Series #gfedchat

KDavidson04 Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1 My Lucky Day #gfedchat

slien080 Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A2: Love the City Of Ember Series! #gfedchat

nikerunnerblue Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A2 - The Outsiders - old South Junior....#gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A2: When teaching 4th I loved reading Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie (about the Oregon Trail) Cried. Every. Time #gfedchat

Grade2Connect Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

#gfedchat Love reading this book!

MsBlakeman Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A2: I loved the Percy Jackson series #gfedchat

JeremyCebula Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

Q2: Go Dog Go #gfedchat

emilyrositas Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A2: Magic Tree House #gfedchat

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1: LOVE The Highest Number in the World too! #gfedchat

amykuznia Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A2: A classic.... #gfedchat

MrsChandlerSMS Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A2: Where the Red Fern Grows, Boxcar Children series #gfedchat

EHildy1 Jan 9 @ 9:42 PM EST

A2 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and The Outsiders #gfedchat

mrsthompson220 Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2: I was and still am obsessed with the Harry Potter books. They are favorite re-reads of mine. Another fav...Ella Enchanted #gfedchat

wilbersrockets6 Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2: Holes, Searching for David's Heart #gfedchat

shanna_trosen Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2- I am officially obsessed with the BFG. And any Geronimo Stilton books. #gfedchat

Greenwood4Nancy Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2: Nurse Nancy:) was my favorite book as a child. Now it's Fancy Nancy #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2: Hatchet by Gary Paulson #gfedchat

ann_herbeck Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2: #gfedchat

kmuus12 Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2 Holes and Tuck Everlasting #gfedchat

TOstgarden Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2: James and the Giant Peach! My mom read it to me at bed time. #gfedchat

buchhop25 Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2: It is a tie between Harry Potter and The Missing Series by Haddix! #gfedchat

gduce12 Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

#gfedchat Harry Potter

MrsHeydt Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2: LOVE middle grade literature! Recently read The War that Saved My Life & Counting By 7s - highly recommend both!! #gfedchat

tjd4629 Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2 The Chronicles of Narnia #gfedchat

MrDeWitt85 Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2: The Indian in the Cupboard series is one of my favorites! Great Memories! #gfedchat

SkoolCNSLR_Mc Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2: The Berenstein Bears. Always teaching a good lesson. #gfedchat

carolyn_berge Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

Carolyn Berge of course the classic "Charlottes's Web" #gfedchat

_dosch Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2: Totally stealing your idea @slien080...City of Ember series was great! #gfedchat

In reply to @slien080

molson21212 Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

Sorry just join late, had a figure skating coaching meeting. #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

We love Harry Potter and Kate DiCamillo books! Lynda Hunt, Jodi Piccoult, Karen Marie Moning, Patricia Briggs....to name a few! #gfedchat

MrsH_511 Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

A2-Hunger Games, The Giver, The Tale of Desperaux & many more #gfedchat

str8outta3grade Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

This would be one of my favorites along withe Where the Red Fern Grows! #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2: Hatchet by Gary Paulson #gfedchat

kfitzgeraldSLP Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

A2: Loved "Where the Red Fern Grows", "Nancy Drew" and "Babysitter's Club" as a kid. Now loving "Frog and Toad" books. #gfedchat

RhondaVarriano Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

A2:The Tale of Despereaux-By Kate DiCamillo-actually all of her books have been my favorites!! #gfedchat

MsBlakeman Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

A2: I was also a huge Harry Potter fan... still am #gfedchat

CaelyK Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

A2: Wonder, anything by Kate DiCamillo, Charlotte's Web #gfedchat

chaaven Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

A2 So Many...Number the Stars, Bridge to Terabithia, Hatchet and I'm sure I will think of more #gfedchat

Carlson2ndGrade Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

A2: The Watson's Go to Birmingham #gfedchat

SkattumSLP Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

A2: Harry Potter Series #gfedchat

MThompsonHS Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

A2 I enjoyed all the Ramona books growing up #gfedchat

TerrytazDavis Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

Terry Davis Lewis & Clark, The Prox Transmissions #gfedchat

rcorbin040 Jan 9 @ 9:44 PM EST

A2: Harry Potter will always be at the top of the list. But others are Holes, The Giver, Because of Winn Dixie, and now Wonder. #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

How much did you love Flora and Ulysses?? #gfedchat

In reply to @RhondaVarriano

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: I loved Holes and the Little House on the Prairie series! #gfedchat #childhood

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: Also, The Rules. #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

Read all the HP, but haven't read The Missing Series. I'll put it on my list! #gfedchat

In reply to @buchhop25

kreed090 Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: I'm going to join the Harry Potter band wagon. #gfedchat

torgerson_matt Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: Harry Potter, Golden Compass, Hunger Games, Divergent, Holes, The Outsiders #gfedchat

KatieHillestad Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A1: Goodnight Moon A2: Harry Potter, Boxcar Children, Babysitter's Club #gfedchat

rlord050 Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: Love anything Tamora Pierce. Alanna was fantastic... #gfedchat

amykuznia Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A1: Had to go back and post this one too! Such a good book!! #gfedchat

KaileyRestad Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: Among the Hidden series #gfedchat

Johnson5Century Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2- Fish In A Tree, Out of My Mind, Wonder - They all have a similar theme and they bring up SUCH great discussions! #gfedchat

sindylarson Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: The Boxcar Children and Ramona series. #gfedchat

ann_herbeck Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: #gfedchat

BetseyMcIntyre Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: I love The Hundred Dresses #gfedchat

khanson54 Jan 9 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: I agree with Joel, Hatchet #gfedchat

Tweets_from_2nd Jan 9 @ 9:46 PM EST

Invention of Hugo Cabret, One and Only Ivan, or Wonderstruck #gfedchat

plewis270 Jan 9 @ 9:46 PM EST

The Hunger Games, Thirteen Reasons Why, The Giver... so many books to love #gfedchat

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 9:46 PM EST

Can I add Chronicles of Narnia to this list, please? #gfedchat #CSLewis

In reply to @kaialunde

amandasev1 Jan 9 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2 Little House on the Prairie, Ramona, Boxcar kids, Orphan Train Series #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 9:46 PM EST

Agreed, agreed, and agreed! All great authors. I also need to get into another Picoult book #gfedchat

In reply to @JessieRErickson

torgerson_matt Jan 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

Adding The Trumpet of the Swan #gfedchat

Johnson5Century Jan 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2- Other favorites are Bridge to Terabithia, Running Out of Time, and Rescue Josh McGuire... #gfedchat

smilingin3rd Jan 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

#gfedchat all time favs are The Giver and The Westing Game, probably cant forget To Kill a Mockingbird

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

They are excellent! Plus, you get to learn history as you read! #winning #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

I read the Little House series
In reply to @kaialunde

MrsHeydt Jan 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

LOVED The Westing Game! ;) #gfedchat

In reply to @smilingin3rd

sgalegher120 Jan 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

s galegher Red River, 1 "Love You Forever" #gfedchat

tjentz Jan 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2: I read a book a night back in the middle school years - suffice to say, I liked reading anything :) #gfedchat

babs0486 Jan 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

Ralph s mouse...my dad used2read this2me when I was lil!My fave!Now he's gonna read it2his 1st grandson. Special message inside😍 #gfedchat

plewis270 Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2: Lemony's Snicket's: A Series of Unfortunate Events #gfedchat #glorydays

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

Summer of the Monkeys, Fever 1793, The Family Apart Series.... Let's just read for a day.... PLEASE! #gfedchat

molson21212 Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2:boxcar children :) #gfedchat

MrDeWitt85 Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

A3: They were some of the 1st books that resonated with me. I struggled w/ reading and I remember sitting under a table immersed! #gfedchat

smilingin3rd Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

@MrsHeydt OH MY!!!!! I could read it every year! #gfedchat

In reply to @MrsHeydt

MrsHeydt Jan 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

LOVED The Westing Game! ;) #gfedchat
In reply to @smilingin3rd

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

B. really wanted to check out Hugo Cabret. The movie is on Netflix.... I told him to finish the book first :D #gfedchat

In reply to @Tweets_from_2nd

jlspicer10 Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

#gfedchat A2-Always loved "Babysitter's Club" and now I am a "Harry Potter" fan

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2 Some favs A Long Walk to Water, Number the Stars, Echo, Wonder, Edward Tulane, as a kid The Boxcar Children & Nancy Drew series #gfedchat

ann_herbeck Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

A3: Great memories reading with friends #gfedchat

kfitzgeraldSLP Jan 9 @ 9:49 PM EST

A3: They bring back great memories of a fun period. Others are creating more wonderful memories snuggled up with my kids. #gfedchat

BuchhopTeach Jan 9 @ 9:49 PM EST

A3: Because they draw me into their world, make me feel what the characters feel! Live in someone else's shoes for a day! #gfedchat

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 9:49 PM EST

Can we change May 8, back to a professional development day,...just for reading?! ;) #prettyplease #gfedchat

In reply to @JessieRErickson

SkattumSLP Jan 9 @ 9:49 PM EST

A3: I always had books growing up and I loved trips to the library. I also think it's because my mom was a great animated reader! #gfedchat

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 9:49 PM EST

Oh yes, I read all Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys mysteries. #gfedchat

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2 Some favs A Long Walk to Water, Number the Stars, Echo, Wonder, Edward Tulane, as a kid The Boxcar Children & Nancy Drew series #gfedchat

SporbertJessica Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

A3: They are so engaging and I feel like you make a connection to the characters/story. You feel like your part of their world #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

#gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

A3: Lane - I connect with the characters and make connections to where I was in my life at that time (emotionally and physically). #gfedchat

MsBlakeman Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

A3: HP was something my closest friends & I read. We discussed & really dug into it. Most of my favorites are b/c they were shared #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

Q3: #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:47 PM EST

Question 3 #gredchat

AmyAmykruger2 Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2: anything Beverly Cleary #gfedchat

chaaven Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

Maybe the next time we hear #schleichersvoice we can plan to read for the day! #gfedchat

rlord050 Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

A3: These books were like best friends. They were there to comfort me when I was sad. I've reread the more times than I can count #gfedchat

MrsHeydt Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

A3: books associated w/memories of growing up, reading w/friends, family, etc; sense of nostalgia (so many made me laugh or cry) #gfedchat

kellydanette Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2 -Love reading my kids books from my childhood - Little House on the Prairie, Boxcar Children, Beverly Clearly and Judy Blume #gfedchat

TOstgarden Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

A3: Special moments with my kids or special moments with my mom. #gfedchat

Grade2Connect Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

A3: These books get my Ss excited about books and reading=engagement. I like sharing books that I love with them. #gfedchat

slien080 Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

Brings back nostalgic warm and fuzzy memories #gfedchat

tjentz Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

A3: I was able to take a trip in someone else's shoes...and didn't have to leave my hide out. #gfedchat

stetzglish Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2 I'm loving Eleanor and Parks right now #gfedchat #booklover

buchhop25 Jan 9 @ 9:50 PM EST

A3: Have always loved reading. I love adventure, mystery, historical fiction. Reading and "watching" the movie in my mind #gfedchat

KaileyRestad Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3 They had me on the edge of every page- never wanting to stop. #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3: The books resonated with my life; my own curious and exploratory nature, love of the outdoors #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3: Jessie - emotional connections with characters, students or groups of students or my own children. Books touch us deeply. #gfedchat

teacher_cav Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

#gfedchat A3: the books are engaging and i could connect/relate with the characters

sgalegher120 Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3-real world connections or a way to escape into another place! #gfedchat

_dosch Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3: I love getting to "escape" reality while reading! #gfedchat

joeprusak3 Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3: I can identify with the characters and the problems they have #gfedchat

tljohnson4090 Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3: I cherish the memories I have reading to my daughter when she was younger - great bonding time! #gfedchat

rcorbin040 Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3: These are books that take you outside yourself, and make you look at the deeper meaning in life. #gfedchat

MrsChandlerSMS Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3: They all have a special connection/memory -- reading w/a parent, discussing w/friends, life lessons, deep meaning etc. #gfedchat

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3: I related to Leslie's character. She didn't have a tv, she loved being outside, she wasn't afraid to be herself. #gfedchat

ecseteacher16 Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3: they drew me in, got my imagination flowing, suspense, let me dream n i could relate at times to characters #gfedchat

CaelyK Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3: The characters are relatable and they teach us important life lessons #gfedchat

plewis270 Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3: "A reader lives a thousand lives before [they] die"... We find connection and feelings through reading. #gfedchat #lovebooks

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

So true! #gfedchat

rcorbin040 Jan 9 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3: These are books that take you outside yourself, and make you look at the deeper meaning in life. #gfedchat

amykuznia Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3: I read Charlotte's Web as a child and I read it two years ago with my daughter. #gfedchat

JeremyCebula Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3: connection with reading them to my kids #gfedchat

kellydanette Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3 - The are special because my parents read them to me or because I read them to my boys. #gfedchat

nikerunnerblue Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3 - When you read these books, you imagine your own world...it's not given to you as someone else's interpretation....#gfedchat

BetseyMcIntyre Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3: I felt like I could get lost in them #gfedchat

tjd4629 Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3 They made me want to keep reading to find out what happened in the next book #gfedchat

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3: Sometimes the books mirror who I am & other times the books take me somewhere very different from me. #gfedchat

kreed090 Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3: Characters that are relatable and a hook that quickly engages the reader. #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3: I'm drawn into the characters and their experiences. Makes me think of life in a different way. #gfedchat

AmyAmykruger2 Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3: Connections and memories they bring #gfedchat

amandasev1 Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3 They were all books I read as a kid and I loved them. I liked to imagine I was the characters when I was a kid. #gfedchat

mrsthompson220 Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

Q3: I have always loved reading and losing myself into characters and their worlds. I spent lots of time in the library as a kid #gfedchat

shanna_trosen Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3- personal connections, read over & over, humor, chaos/resolution, familial memories. #gfedchat

MrsH_511 Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

Q3-I like escaping life and adventure. Some books also standout as opening my mind to diff. parts of life, society, etc. #gfedchat

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3: Always loved reading, my mom read to me often. Love mysteries, love to try figure it out. Never watch a movie with me #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

Question 4 #gfedchat

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3: The Little House and Narnia books took me to far away places. I loved using my imagination to picture these places and people. #gfedchat

MrsHeydt Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

this sounds like my girls! They love to read so much! #gfedchat

In reply to @tjentz

MsHTrailblazers Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

Sorry I'm late #3yroldwouldntletmesneakout...Cierra Hangsleben- 4th Grade at Discovery #gfedchat

Tweets_from_2nd Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3: They have good messages. Or bring back great memories. #gfedchat

molson21212 Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3: connections to life experiences sharing key details from the stories to my parents and older brother whom also read the series #gfedchat

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

I said the same thing! #gfedchat #greatmindsthinkalike

In reply to @amandasev1

emilyrositas Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3: memories of growing up and reading in bed to my sister or parents! #gfedchat

joeprusak3 Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

A4: The Bible #gfedchat

KazBa1313 Jan 9 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3 Captured the moment; break from reality; snuggles with my grandkids! #gfedchat

MThompsonHS Jan 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3 I just LOVE LOVE LOVE to read!! And it all started when I was young #gfedchat

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

A4: Recently read The Glass Castle; great on homelessness and mental illness. Helped me understand some extended family #gfedchat

BetseyMcIntyre Jan 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

A4: I'm currently reading "Present Over Perfect"I'm trying to deal with being a working mom who wants to "do it all" #gfedchat

stetzglish Jan 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3 They resonate when we find one we can enter and either use to escape or relate to #gfedchat

LorenHoheisel Jan 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3: I like how you can animate so much with your voice & actions; captivate the Ss. Our @bytesofbooks is THE BEST storyteller! #gfedchat

In reply to @bytesofbooks

chaaven Jan 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3 These are some of my favorite books when I taught 5th grade. #gfedchat The boys loved Gary Paulson #survival

CaelyK Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

A4: The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

A4: Not for me, but I read “My Trip to the Hospital” by Mercer Mayer to my sons Derek & Ben before they had to go to the hospital #gfedchat

BetseyMcIntyre Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

This is a powerful book #gfedchat

In reply to @clandsdown

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

Yes! That one is SO GOOD! PS Betsey, you are a wonderful mom and an incredible teacher! #gfedchat

In reply to @BetseyMcIntyre

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

Lane-The Love Dare...this book is such an amazing challenge! It absolutely makes you look into your relationships and better them. #gfedchat

tjentz Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

A4: "Back in the day...." :) I enjoyed the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. #gfedchat

babs0486 Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

Also loved a wrinkle in time! Man I could go on about all the books I loved! Outsiders is still on my bookshelf at home #gfedchat

tjd4629 Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

A4 Cure for the Common Life by Max Lucao #gfedchat

Greenwood4Nancy Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3: The book was given to me by my grandma and it was something that we read together--now I love to read to my grandchildren! #gfedchat

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

Yes! #gfedchat

In reply to @BetseyMcIntyre

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

A4: "The Male Brain" I live with 3 and frequently try to understand the thinking process :) #gfedchat

MsBlakeman Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

A4: Out of my Mind by Sharon Draper - really helped me to visualize/understand being nonverbal #gfedchat

torgerson_matt Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

Sometimes reading education themed books help me with difficulties in my classroom #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

A4: I should read more self help books...#gfedchat

AmyAmykruger2 Jan 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

A4: #gfedchat "For the Love" by Jen Hatmaker

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

Jessie - The Memory Box is a great book for relationships, dealing with life and loss. #gfedchat

plewis270 Jan 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

Mercer Mayer and The Bernstein Bears taught me so many life lessons. #gfedchat

In reply to @joelschleicher

JeremyCebula Jan 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

A4: not for me specifically, but have made connections that I draw from #gfedchat

BuchhopTeach Jan 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

A4: Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst and my Bible #gfedchat

TerrytazDavis Jan 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

A4: A Day With no Math. Helped with students who dislike math. #gfedchat

RhondaVarriano Jan 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3: Emotions, entertainment while making connections to my childhood, S conversations and overall enjoyment of the book! #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

Hmm, I could use that book with 3 boys #gfedchat

In reply to @KariMelland

MsHTrailblazers Jan 9 @ 9:56 PM EST

A1: You Are Special by Max Lucado #gfedchat

tljohnson4090 Jan 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

A4: I have read a lot of books that have helped me but right now I'm reading The Energy Bus - overcoming negativity!#gfedchat

mrsthompson220 Jan 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

Q4: Yes. I often find myself thinking of books that I have read related to mental illness or family trauma when I try to relate #gfedchat

MrDeWitt85 Jan 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

A4: "Wild At Heart" was a good that helped me realize I was worth more growing up. The guys in my youth group all read it! #gfedchat

buchhop25 Jan 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

A4: One for the Murphys - great insight into how some of our Ss in foster care might feel/deal with it #gfedchat

Greenwood4Nancy Jan 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

A4: Chicken Soup Books and books about organizing!! #gfedchat

plewis270 Jan 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

Such a great book! Totally different for other books that I have read! #gfedchat Students, think about it for next independent reading!

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 9:54 PM EST

A4: Recently read The Glass Castle; great on homelessness and mental illness. Helped me understand some extended family #gfedchat

Grade2Connect Jan 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

For the Love by Jen Hatmaker #gfedchat

molson21212 Jan 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

Not personally for me but in general a reflection on that every day is a blessing...11 Seconds by Travis Roy #gfedchat

emilyrositas Jan 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

A4: Chicken Soup Books #gfedchat

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

A4: The book I just finished, So Long Insecurity, by Beth Moore So much wisdom, perspective, and God-given revelation. #gfedchat

BergerElizabeth Jan 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

A5-The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman #gfedchat

kfitzgeraldSLP Jan 9 @ 9:57 PM EST

A4: The Five People you Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom helped me think about life and death differently. #gfedchat

rlord050 Jan 9 @ 9:58 PM EST

A4 Read Educating Esme after my first year... made me feel a bit more "normal" dealing with some classroom struggles #gfedchat

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 9:58 PM EST

A4: "The Kite Runner" and Three Cups of Tea" & "The Glass Castle" give me a picture into another culture & world #gfedchat

ecseteacher16 Jan 9 @ 9:58 PM EST

A4: any book id read w my girls would make me feel so much closer to them n inspire them to be kne better readers #gfedchat

carolyn_berge Jan 9 @ 9:58 PM EST

Carolyn Berge I, too, love "You are Special" by Max Lacado #gfedchat

amykuznia Jan 9 @ 9:58 PM EST

A4: The Energy Bus!! #gfedchat

mrsthompson220 Jan 9 @ 9:58 PM EST

Q4: "The Shack" was also incredibly powerful! #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:59 PM EST

Question 5 #gfedchat

slien080 Jan 9 @ 9:59 PM EST

A4: Totally agree @MsBlakeman! It's always great to try and better understand those around us (including students) #gfedchat

MsBlakeman Jan 9 @ 9:55 PM EST

A4: Out of my Mind by Sharon Draper - really helped me to visualize/understand being nonverbal #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 9:59 PM EST

I Love you Forever - makes me cry every. single. time! #gfedchat

kellydanette Jan 9 @ 9:59 PM EST

A4: Love my daily devotionals - Love Jen Hatmaker, Becky Thompson, Beth Moore - definitely make a difference in my life #gfedchat

Johnson5Century Jan 9 @ 9:59 PM EST

A4- Erika's Story (dealing with WWII) Pink and Say (dealing with Civil War) The Purpose Driven Life #gfedchat

kfitzgeraldSLP Jan 9 @ 9:59 PM EST

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down was another great one that helped me understand different cultural perspectives. #gfedchat

_dosch Jan 9 @ 9:59 PM EST

A4: I cannot think of specific titles right now....several have motivated me to take a step back to enjoy life. #gfedchat

MsHTrailblazers Jan 9 @ 9:59 PM EST

A2: The BFG, The War That Saved My Life, The Great Gatsby, Out of My Mind #gfedchat

MsBlakeman Jan 9 @ 10:00 PM EST

A5: I had a Ss who was nonverbal, it helped me to understand what she may be going through #gfedchat

smilingin3rd Jan 9 @ 10:00 PM EST

#gfedchat LOVED The Five Love Languages. Helps understand how peoples love tank gets filled different. especially helped me understand kids

AmyAmykruger2 Jan 9 @ 10:00 PM EST

A5: #gfedchat Love the 'voice' in which she writes. So real. Hits right to my heart!

CaelyK Jan 9 @ 10:00 PM EST

A5: The Last Lecture challenged me to take risks and spend time on what matters #gfedchat

teacher_cav Jan 9 @ 10:00 PM EST

#gfedchat A5: seeing others' perspective or responses can help you see things differently or just feel that someone understands

jlspicer10 Jan 9 @ 10:00 PM EST

#gfedchat A3-"Babysitters Club" was a fun because I connected to the characters. "Harry Potter" had me hooked!

MrsH_511 Jan 9 @ 10:00 PM EST

A4-I find myself reading self help blogs/articles lately. It depends on how raw of an emotion if I want to commit to a book. #gfedchat

SporbertJessica Jan 9 @ 10:00 PM EST

A5: I think that it helps by letting you see someone else's perspective and ideas and how they work through it #gfedchat

MrDeWitt85 Jan 9 @ 10:00 PM EST

A5: Wild at Heart helped me block out the lies of the world on how guys/men were to express emotion and build relationships #gfedchat

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 10:01 PM EST

A5: Understand how we think & solve problems is often dictated by how our brains are wired-it takes effort to see how we think #gfedchat

Tweets_from_2nd Jan 9 @ 10:01 PM EST

A4: For the Love- Jen Hatmaker, felt better knowing other women going through same things. #gfedchat

tjd4629 Jan 9 @ 10:01 PM EST

A5 Helped me to refocus on what was important in my life #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:01 PM EST

Jessie - The Memory Box helped me and my children think of stories and keepsakes collected from those we have loved and remember. #gfedchat

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 10:01 PM EST

A5: I think of the tough stuff in my life as opportunities for growth and forgiveness. It reminded me to give grace freely. #gfedchat

rlord050 Jan 9 @ 10:01 PM EST

A5: Reminded me that I'm not alone in the struggles I face as a teacher. Reassured me about my teaching abilities... #gfedchat

MrsHeydt Jan 9 @ 10:01 PM EST

A4: Sacred Parenting, Creative Correction; For the Love; Teaching With Intention; any historical fiction (love Lynn Austin) #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 10:01 PM EST

A5: There are so many good children’s books to help kids connect with characters to help make sense of life's struggles #gfedchat

plewis270 Jan 9 @ 10:01 PM EST

A5: A Long Way Gone helped me think about Ss that are coming to us & the experiences they may have been in. Very powerful book. #gfedchat

JeremyCebula Jan 9 @ 10:01 PM EST

A5: Persevere and the ability to see things from a different point of view #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:02 PM EST

#gfedchat

MrsH_511 Jan 9 @ 10:02 PM EST

A5-It's helped me to know that there are others that have overcome similar life situations. #gfedchat

KaileyRestad Jan 9 @ 10:02 PM EST

A5: It helped me to feel less alone in the situation that I was in. Comfort. #gfedchat

MsHTrailblazers Jan 9 @ 10:02 PM EST

A3: great life lessons, teaches empathy & also gives a perspective to a disability from a different perspective. #gfedchat

kfitzgeraldSLP Jan 9 @ 10:02 PM EST

A5: A well written book gets you to see things from the perspective of other ppl. This will help you get thru almost any sit'n. #gfedchat

BuchhopTeach Jan 9 @ 10:02 PM EST

A5: That not matter what or where I am loved and cared for and never alone, and showing others that love through grace! #gfedchat

emilyrositas Jan 9 @ 10:02 PM EST

A5: gaves me ideas on how others dealt with things! #gfedchat

Grade2Connect Jan 9 @ 10:02 PM EST

A5: #gfedchat Breaking free of quilt and shame and loving yourself the way you are. "For the Love"

MrsHeydt Jan 9 @ 10:02 PM EST

A5: I also appreciated the feeling of "I'm not alone in this..." (parenting, teaching, whatever!) #gfedchat

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 10:02 PM EST

I agree-stories help Ss see how others are going through similar situations & to be empathetic to others who seem different. #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 10:01 PM EST

A5: There are so many good children’s books to help kids connect with characters to help make sense of life's struggles #gfedchat

smilingin3rd Jan 9 @ 10:03 PM EST

@KariMelland you MUST take character notes! LOL I keep an index card of all characters in my book to help keep straight #gfedchat @MrsHeydt

In reply to @KariMelland, @MrsHeydt

kellydanette Jan 9 @ 10:03 PM EST

A5 - Made me feel normal - knowing I was not alone in things I deal with - feeling like the author was relatable. #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:03 PM EST

A5: Helped me see things differently, from a different perspective, and with more empathy for a situation I didn't understand #gfedchat

slien080 Jan 9 @ 10:03 PM EST

A5: It has a great message about not assuming abilities or capacities of children. Give students a chance to show what they know. #gfedchat

shanna_trosen Jan 9 @ 10:03 PM EST

A5- Currently studying Calm My Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow with a group. Contentment breeds calm. Love inward reflection. #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 10:03 PM EST

A5:Was relatable, gave new perspective and outlook, and help with a new direction #gfedchat

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 10:03 PM EST

A5: Glass Castle - gave a better understanding of what makes those types of people tick - everyone has a backstory. #gfedchat

kreed090 Jan 9 @ 10:04 PM EST

A4: love the 5 love languages A5: Reminds us to think about how others perceive love... In our house we love the little things #gfedchat

mrsthompson220 Jan 9 @ 10:04 PM EST

A5: I think that literature is a wonderful way to learn to cope with obstacles and how to relate to other people #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:04 PM EST

#gfedchat - Wow! This is a rich conversation! Lane and I are reading like crazy to keep up with this wonderful chat!!

MsHTrailblazers Jan 9 @ 10:04 PM EST

A2: Fav Adult Books: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers, Hope Unfolding by Becky Thompson & Love Undending by Becky Thompson #gfedchat

BergerElizabeth Jan 9 @ 10:04 PM EST

A5-5 Love Languages helped me understand how we all need different things in order to feel loved. #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:05 PM EST

Question 6 #gfedchat

KaileyRestad Jan 9 @ 10:05 PM EST

Sometimes a book can be that "shoulder" a person needs- especially if they aren't comfortable with sharing their needs with others #gfedchat

tjentz Jan 9 @ 10:05 PM EST

A5: Reminded me how important sharing with others and learning from their+your experiences can be. #gfedchat

Greenwood4Nancy Jan 9 @ 10:05 PM EST

A5: Finding books that the students canbetter understand what others are going through would be benefical #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 10:05 PM EST

right there with you #gfedchat

In reply to @JessieRErickson

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 10:05 PM EST

SO LOVE that book. All educators should read it for a perspective on poverty & how it affects kids and families. #gfedchat

In reply to @clandsdown

MsHTrailblazers Jan 9 @ 10:05 PM EST

A4: Love Undending has challenged me & helped me understand how to be more graceful & loving amidst marriage & children. #gfedchat

TOstgarden Jan 9 @ 10:05 PM EST

A6: With my content area, I have not. Sorry @JessieRErickson #gfedchat

In reply to @JessieRErickson

Greenwood4Nancy Jan 9 @ 10:06 PM EST

A6: Not in art--not yet. Any good titles? #gfedchat

str8outta3grade Jan 9 @ 10:06 PM EST

Love reading the ideas and trying to write them down so I can enjoy reading them #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:04 PM EST

#gfedchat - Wow! This is a rich conversation! Lane and I are reading like crazy to keep up with this wonderful chat!!

emilyrositas Jan 9 @ 10:06 PM EST

A6: Yes, Usborne has Hey Jack and Billie B. books! They are great! #gfedchat

sgalegher120 Jan 9 @ 10:06 PM EST

A6 Not so much books but articles on ethical science issues and genetic issues people face today. #gfedchat

teacher_cav Jan 9 @ 10:06 PM EST

#gfedchat A6: Julia Cook books

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:06 PM EST

A6: One by Kathryn Otoshi is a great, simple book on bullying with so much depth and empowerment. #gfedchat

_dosch Jan 9 @ 10:06 PM EST

A5: I get so caught up in the stress of day to day jobs that i forget to enjoy the small things! #gfedchat

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 10:06 PM EST

A6: For preschool - have a "Dinos" serires, Dinos Don't Bite, Dinos Don't Hit, etc. Been a good resource. #gfedchat

BetseyMcIntyre Jan 9 @ 10:06 PM EST

A6: Fish in a Tree was a great book to teach about how not every S learns the same way #gfedchat

BuchhopTeach Jan 9 @ 10:06 PM EST

A6: So hard to remember! Enemy Pie for sure - dealing with friendships! Crayon Box that Talked, What if Everybody Did That? #gfedchat

ecseteacher16 Jan 9 @ 10:06 PM EST

A6: inside out feelings books r great for teaching the zones of reg. #gfedchat

rlord050 Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

A6 All the time when I was an instructional para in Kindergarten. SOOOO many Bernstein Bear books were read!!! #gfedchat

TerrytazDavis Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

A6: Fredrick #gfedchat

kfitzgeraldSLP Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

A6: I don't assign books as an SLP, but use picture books to talk about empathy, sharing, forgiveness, etc with my 2yo. #gfedchat

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

A6: "The Kid in the Red Jacket" is abt being new to a school,& how we treat others just to fit in, & how to be a real friend #gfedchat

MrsHeydt Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

Redeeming Love is amazing! One of my favorites (and all Francine Rivers books!) #gfedchat

In reply to @MsHTrailblazers

AmyAmykruger2 Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

A6: #gfedchat Being a language teacher, I use book all the time to teach cultural dynamics.

tarason67 Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

#gfedchat All the Time :) i.e. We Are All Alike, We Are All Different

buchhop25 Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

A6: Read Towers Falling to start this year, taught Ss about 9/11 from Ss perspective 15 yrs later #gfedchat

_dosch Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

A6: We read Bystanders to our RT students a few years ago to help with our discussion on bullying. #gfedchat

JenStarcevic Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

A6: Many books on bullying, Justin and the Bully is a good one...other character ed connections with class mtgs and such #gfedchat

amandasev1 Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

A6 My Mouth is a Volcano, Enemy Pie, The Crayon Box that Talked, How to Lose All Your Friends, What If Everybody Did That? #gfedchat

slien080 Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

A6: So many to choose from. Wonder, One for the Murphys. Anything that helps display compassion for fellow human beings. #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

A6: The Day the Crayons Quit - great for perspective. Flora and Ulysses - Everyone is a Hero! #gfedchat

kfitzgeraldSLP Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

I love this series- I bought the whole "Little Genius" set (Penguin says Please, Mouse says Sorry, etc) and love it! #gfedchat

In reply to @clandsdown

MrDeWitt85 Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

A6: We did a 2nd Grade Program based around the book "What if Everybody Did That?" #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

A6: I used to read “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein to my MS students. Great book to discuss the power of giving. #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 10:07 PM EST

A6: I love Patricia Polacco: various experiences #gfedchat

MrsChandlerSMS Jan 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

A6: "The Richest Man in Town"- loved the lesson it taught. Richness is not measured by $, but by the people you touch #gfedchat

chaaven Jan 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

A6 One for the Murphy's #gfedchat #FosterCare

rcorbin040 Jan 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

A6: Nothing's Fair In Fifth Grade. So many lessons. Everyone has a weakness, judging others, bullying, life isn't fair.#gfedchat

SkattumSLP Jan 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

A6: My Mouth is a Volcano is good for talking about the unwritten norms of conversation #gfedchat

Tweets_from_2nd Jan 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

A5: helped me toss things off the beam -let things go, say no, no guilt in saying can't #gfedchat

amykuznia Jan 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

Q6: All the time!! #gfedchat

plewis270 Jan 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part- Time Indian- teaching about change, race, poverty, family struggles, death and much more! #gfedchat

CaelyK Jan 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

A6: Love reading "The Other Side" this time of year, "Wonder","Cliques Don't Make Sense", "Recess Queen" #gfedchat

MrsH_511 Jan 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

A6-One for the Murphy's and a couple of other titles I can't remember. One was about loss of a sibling. #gfedchat

mrsthompson220 Jan 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

A6: I love Julia Cook books for working with social/emotional skills! Some favs are "My Mouth is a Volcano" and "Tease Monster" #gfedchat

tjd4629 Jan 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

A6 "We Are All Special" to address feeling different because of a physical limitation #gfedchat

tjentz Jan 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

A6: Love You Forever. If you've ever read it, you know why. If you haven't... https://t.co/Zkx4so5a3K #gfedchat

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

Now I want to read this! Can I borrow this, if you have it? #prettyplease #gfedchat

In reply to @chaaven

SkoolCNSLR_Mc Jan 9 @ 10:08 PM EST

A6: I just want it my way. Don't squeal unless it's a big deal. The worst day of my life #gfedchat

MThompsonHS Jan 9 @ 10:09 PM EST

A6 great book to discuss how we are all different #gfedchat

smilingin3rd Jan 9 @ 10:09 PM EST

A6 Thanks to Shelly Corbin we read Towers Falling this year...Amazing story of the after effects of 9-11 @rcorbin040 #gfedchat

In reply to @rcorbin040

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 10:09 PM EST

That was the first one to come to my mind, too! #gfedchat

In reply to @SkattumSLP

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:09 PM EST

Because of Winn Dixie - Relationships and Loss and Red by Michael Hall - so many titles and such a short chat! #gfedchat

BergerElizabeth Jan 9 @ 10:09 PM EST

A6-All the time. #gfedchat

MsBlakeman Jan 9 @ 10:09 PM EST

A6: Special People Special Ways by Arlene Maguire - teach Ss about disabilities and how all are unique #gfedchat

MrsHeydt Jan 9 @ 10:09 PM EST

A6: One and Zero, The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes, Kindness is Cooler Mrs. Ruler #gfedchat We are reading Martin's Big Words tomorrow!

Tweets_from_2nd Jan 9 @ 10:09 PM EST

A5: The Junkyard Wonders - believing in yourself, #gfedchat

KDavidson04 Jan 9 @ 10:09 PM EST

A6 George Its about a transgender 4th grade boy. #gfedchat

tljohnson4090 Jan 9 @ 10:10 PM EST

A5: Gives me perspective!#gfedchat

Grade2Connect Jan 9 @ 10:10 PM EST

#gfedchat "Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon", "Recess Queen", "Those Shoes", "One"

kellydanette Jan 9 @ 10:10 PM EST

A6 - I Like Myself, When Sophie Gets Angry, The Way I Feel, and my fav - Giraffes Can't Dance #gfedchat

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 10:10 PM EST

Love Molly Lou Mellon. #gfedchat

Grade2Connect Jan 9 @ 10:10 PM EST

#gfedchat "Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon", "Recess Queen", "Those Shoes", "One"

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:11 PM EST

Question 7 #gfedchat

MsHTrailblazers Jan 9 @ 10:11 PM EST

A5: It's challenged me to give grace regardless of the circumstances. I ❤️ that it focuses on what I'm doin' in my marriage! #gfedchat

shanna_trosen Jan 9 @ 10:11 PM EST

A6 It isn't a specific situation...but Unstoppable Me is inspirational and applicable in many of our home/school situations. #gfedchat

molson21212 Jan 9 @ 10:11 PM EST

A6: I am here for a reason. We are special in our on unique ways! Wexsn work on making poSitive choices #gfedchat

Tweets_from_2nd Jan 9 @ 10:12 PM EST

The Invisible Boy - we can help others feel noticed or appreciated. #gfedchat

MrsChandlerSMS Jan 9 @ 10:12 PM EST

A7: Life lessons, discussion, hits on important & relevant issues #gfedchat

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 10:12 PM EST

A7: St who loved dinosaurs; abused voice with yelling; very impulsive. The Dino books were so his thing. #gfedchat

khanson54 Jan 9 @ 10:12 PM EST

A6: For preschool, "The Boy Who Wouldn't Share" by Mike Reiss #gfedchat

plewis270 Jan 9 @ 10:12 PM EST

A7: Use books to think deeper, connect the text to self or text to world, and challenge our opinions. #gfedchat

_dosch Jan 9 @ 10:12 PM EST

A7: Help Ss see a bullying situation from all viewpoints so we could discuss what to do if you are ever in a similar situation. #gfedchat

buchhop25 Jan 9 @ 10:12 PM EST

A7: We used Towers Falling to learn about 9/11 and the after effects, even on those who were not alive then #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:12 PM EST

A7: Read the book aloud while stopping to prompt Ss with ?s, mimicked emotions, & pointed out clues in the pictures. #gfedchat

MsBlakeman Jan 9 @ 10:12 PM EST

A7: I had students who needed a wheelchair and had other health requirements. Helped Ss understand differences #gfedchat

tjd4629 Jan 9 @ 10:12 PM EST

A7 We read the book and talked about how each of us has special abilities, some we just can't see on the outside #gfedchat

SkoolCNSLR_Mc Jan 9 @ 10:13 PM EST

A7: Showing student that they are not the only one who has problems or struggles. Can relate to ask the, how did they handle it? #gfedchat

BuchhopTeach Jan 9 @ 10:13 PM EST

A7: If I see Ss struggling with something, I try to find a book for our class meeting to help teach it or look at it with empathy #gfedchat

TerrytazDavis Jan 9 @ 10:13 PM EST

A7: Fredrick shows us that we are all different and we all have gifts we can share. #gfedchat

MrsH_511 Jan 9 @ 10:13 PM EST

A7-meaningful discussion in advisory group & also have used in a tutorial setting to discuss coping with life & death #gfedchat

gduce12 Jan 9 @ 10:13 PM EST

#gfedchat A7 Just finished it so haven't had time to use it yet

jlspicer10 Jan 9 @ 10:13 PM EST

#gfedchat A4: Not really, but I have gotten a few ideas this year.

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 10:13 PM EST

@ngreenwood040 Have you read The Goldfinch: A Novel? I actually researched the real painting & artist after reading it! :) #gfedchat

In reply to @ngreenwood040

rlord050 Jan 9 @ 10:13 PM EST

A7 Good conversation starter. Allows students to see things from the outside before being asked to look within #gfedchat

shanna_trosen Jan 9 @ 10:13 PM EST

A7 Each of the 10 points became a mantra that I easily put hand motions to for memory. Ss can see their worth & potential. #gfedchat

ecseteacher16 Jan 9 @ 10:13 PM EST

A7: helps them relate to wht im reading n question things to do better n strategies to use to help #gfedchat

kfitzgeraldSLP Jan 9 @ 10:13 PM EST

A7: Open his eyes to how other people/ he might feel in a given situation. Discussion for how this could apply in his life. #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 10:13 PM EST

A7: The power of any book's message is realized in the discussions with students. #gfedchat

SkattumSLP Jan 9 @ 10:13 PM EST

A7: Ask them questions to encourage self-reflection. Have you ever felt that way? How would that make you feel? #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:14 PM EST

#gfedchat

slien080 Jan 9 @ 10:14 PM EST

A7: I love opening the minds of kiddos to people who've had different experiences then they have. Lots of good discussion! #gfedchat

SporbertJessica Jan 9 @ 10:14 PM EST

A7: Help students understand feelings and perspective taking of others. #gfedchat

MrsHeydt Jan 9 @ 10:14 PM EST

A7: lots of class discussion; often we do a response project to personalize the issue in the book #gfedchat

KaileyRestad Jan 9 @ 10:14 PM EST

A7: Sometimes after the story we acted out ways we would have handled situations that happened in the story. #gfedchat

emilyrositas Jan 9 @ 10:14 PM EST

A7: each of the books have a different social stories and are good for most of my ss to hear. #gfedchat

tarason67 Jan 9 @ 10:14 PM EST

#gfedchat Discussed differences, (skin color, eye color, hair) vs. similarities. Teaching tolerance, empathy and kindness.

MrDeWitt85 Jan 9 @ 10:14 PM EST

Empathy! #gfedchat

CaelyK Jan 9 @ 10:14 PM EST

A7: The books are all used to teach acceptance. #gfedchat

kellydanette Jan 9 @ 10:14 PM EST

A7 - I have used these books to help preschoolers identify and give names to their feelings and to build self confidence in the Ss #gfedchat

MsHTrailblazers Jan 9 @ 10:15 PM EST

A6: Out of My Mind-teach empathy & understand what someone w/ a disability may be feeling. It's not always what's on the outside! #gfedchat

plewis270 Jan 9 @ 10:15 PM EST

@ngreenwood040, do you anything with graphic novels in your class? Fun Home? Maus? #gfedchat

In reply to @ngreenwood040

tljohnson4090 Jan 9 @ 10:15 PM EST

A7: The books give them various scenarios to handle frustrating events and then we role play afterwards! #gfedchat

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 10:15 PM EST

A7: Books can help bring up topics & demonstrate vocabulary in ways to help with generalization. #gfedchat

Tweets_from_2nd Jan 9 @ 10:15 PM EST

A7: believing in oneself, standing up for others and yourself, appreciating others #gfedchat

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 10:15 PM EST

Oops A6: 7. Enemy Pie is a great one! It's a sweet lesson, no pun intended, about friendship. #gfedchat

mrsthompson220 Jan 9 @ 10:16 PM EST

A7: To teach perspective, theory of mind, and how to relate to others #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 10:16 PM EST

A7: Allow Ss to connect with the characters' problems, trials, what-if scenarios, and analyze the outcome #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:17 PM EST

Question 8 #gfedchat

sgalegher120 Jan 9 @ 10:17 PM EST

A7: Letting Ss discuss and share views on the reading opens thought & dialogue. #gfedchat

jlspicer10 Jan 9 @ 10:17 PM EST

#gfedchat A6: Yes, Coat of Many Colors is a good one.

BergerElizabeth Jan 9 @ 10:17 PM EST

A7- I use books as a part of my class meetings. It's a great way to start a conversation. #gfedchat

sgalegher120 Jan 9 @ 10:17 PM EST

A8 Like to use graphic novels or have Ss make them. #gfedchat

MsBlakeman Jan 9 @ 10:18 PM EST

A8: in kinder. we used literature all the time to teach social skills & handle life events #gfedchat

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 10:18 PM EST

A7: Sometimes kids need to learn that people who are mean are won over by kindness. Plus, parents are smarter than kids think! #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:18 PM EST

A8: The books used in the Global Read Aloud always seem to lead to deeply emotional conversations about real life issues Ss face! #gfedchat

Grade2Connect Jan 9 @ 10:18 PM EST

#gfedchat Literature is often a part of our Kelly School weekly class meetings.

buchhop25 Jan 9 @ 10:18 PM EST

A8: I am always amazed at the connections Ss can make with just about any book #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 10:18 PM EST

Absolutely one of my FAVORITES! What would you do if you couldn't communicate (especially in emergencies)? #gfedchat

In reply to @MsHTrailblazers

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 10:18 PM EST

A8: With really young kids, it can help teach simple emotions. Also can find some books to target articulation/phonology skills. #gfedchat

plewis270 Jan 9 @ 10:18 PM EST

A8: Today we talked about if we would want Huck Finn as a child. Use txt to see how Ss think about life- comical or serious. #gfedchat

MrDeWitt85 Jan 9 @ 10:18 PM EST

Sorry #gfedchat but I have to duck out early! Thanks @JessieRErickson for hosting! Much appreciated! @GFSchools

In reply to @JessieRErickson, @GFSchools

tarason67 Jan 9 @ 10:19 PM EST

#gfedchat Have used books with Ss to help with life events such as death, divorce, new baby, loss of pet etc.

MsHTrailblazers Jan 9 @ 10:19 PM EST

A8: I just ❤️ that some tough topics can be discussed through lit. It opens a safe place for conversation & relate-ability. #gfedchat

buchhop25 Jan 9 @ 10:19 PM EST

I agree! My Ss had some great conversations with this year's PAX #gfedchat

In reply to @JessieRErickson

tjd4629 Jan 9 @ 10:19 PM EST

A8 Ask Ss to share their favorite book/story and tell what they liked about it or why they liked it #gfedchat

MThompsonHS Jan 9 @ 10:19 PM EST

A7 DITTO #gfedchat

tarason67 Jan 9 @ 10:14 PM EST

#gfedchat Discussed differences, (skin color, eye color, hair) vs. similarities. Teaching tolerance, empathy and kindness.

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:19 PM EST

A8cont. Leads my class into a culture of making deep and personal connections to text. Which lead into very passionate discussion. #gfedchat

JenStarcevic Jan 9 @ 10:19 PM EST

A8: I like rdg hist. fiction to help students connect and understand the past-The Watsons Go To Birmingham was a great read aloud #gfedchat

emilyrositas Jan 9 @ 10:19 PM EST

A8: Get great conversation out of my ss. talk about their life. #gfedchat

ann_herbeck Jan 9 @ 10:19 PM EST

A8: Happy Potter - dealing with bullies and James & the Giant Peach - adventure! Ss see themselves among the pages #gfedchat

amandasev1 Jan 9 @ 10:19 PM EST

A7 I use them to teach classroom behavior and how to be a good friend and classmate. #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:20 PM EST

#gfedchat

JeremyCebula Jan 9 @ 10:20 PM EST

A8: Using articles to connect to current events issues #gfedchat

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 10:20 PM EST

A8: 5th grader who rarely read & had a rough life read a bio of Anne Frank. S read ALL DAY & had tears in eyes when she finished. #gfedchat

mrsthompson220 Jan 9 @ 10:20 PM EST

A8: I love using picture books for helping generalize vocabulary. Books allow us to step outside the classroom #gfedchat

kreed090 Jan 9 @ 10:20 PM EST

A8: We use books to take Ss into the cultures we're studying. Makes the conversations deeper than Youtube clips #gfedchat

MsHTrailblazers Jan 9 @ 10:20 PM EST

I love how it shared how she felt when others assumed she couldn't do things! Such a sad reality in the real world! #gfedchat

In reply to @JenNeil12

SkoolCNSLR_Mc Jan 9 @ 10:20 PM EST

A8: My grieving journey book. Used for student who have lost a family member. #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 10:20 PM EST

A8: Not necessarily literature, but I used "The Essential 55" by @ronclarkacademy to outline everyday expectations for students. #gfedchat

In reply to @ronclarkacademy

carolyn_berge Jan 9 @ 10:21 PM EST

A8: Reading books that help students realize the risk some people took to make all our lives better. #gfedchat

kfitzgeraldSLP Jan 9 @ 10:21 PM EST

A8: Teaching perspective taking or preparing for upcoming events (social stories for Ss, new baby/new room etc books for my son). #gfedchat

SporbertJessica Jan 9 @ 10:21 PM EST

A8:I like using books to show Ss different experiences then they have. Books are a great way to see things you never have before #gfedchat

sindylarson Jan 9 @ 10:21 PM EST

A8: Easy way to build relationships w/ Ss...often the quiet ones love to talk about books. =) #gfedchat

CaelyK Jan 9 @ 10:21 PM EST

A8: Books with sad events/endings can be valuable life lessons for kids and great conversation starters #gfedchat

_dosch Jan 9 @ 10:21 PM EST

A8: I like reading the same books Ss are reading for other classes so I can discuss it with them. Right now it is Blizzard's Wake. #gfedchat

jlspicer10 Jan 9 @ 10:21 PM EST

#gfedchat A7: We discussed empathy and making the best out of what you have

MrsHeydt Jan 9 @ 10:22 PM EST

A8: reading books about different time periods, cultures, etc opens up a whole new world for kiddos! #gfedchat

Greenwood4Nancy Jan 9 @ 10:22 PM EST

Any good titles?? we draw their dreams or nightmares but the graphic novel might be interesting. #gfedchat

In reply to @plewis270

str8outta3grade Jan 9 @ 10:22 PM EST

I LOVE this book!! #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 10:20 PM EST

A8: Not necessarily literature, but I used "The Essential 55" by @ronclarkacademy to outline everyday expectations for students. #gfedchat
In reply to @ronclarkacademy

BuchhopTeach Jan 9 @ 10:22 PM EST

A8:Being careful about what we read together that extends and deepens understanding not only of their reading but of the world! #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 10:22 PM EST

A8:In SocStudies, historical fiction helps my Ss truly understand the hardships various people overcome #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:23 PM EST

Question 8 #gfedchat

smilingin3rd Jan 9 @ 10:23 PM EST

DEFFINTELY literature! #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 10:20 PM EST

A8: Not necessarily literature, but I used "The Essential 55" by @ronclarkacademy to outline everyday expectations for students. #gfedchat
In reply to @ronclarkacademy

AmyAmykruger2 Jan 9 @ 10:23 PM EST

A8: #gfedchat Literature used to show how others live with regards to time, family dynamics, financial, parenting....

emilyrositas Jan 9 @ 10:23 PM EST

A9:I honestly don't know. #gfedchat

tljohnson4090 Jan 9 @ 10:23 PM EST

A8: I have used books with my own daughter. "All Dogs Go To Heaven" was helpful when she lost her best buddy when she was young. #gfedchat

gduce12 Jan 9 @ 10:23 PM EST

#gfedchat A8 can't help with this one. Sorry

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 10:24 PM EST

When I was the AP at Valley, we used to have a rule of the week from the book. Great life long skills for Ss. #gfedchat

In reply to @str8outta3grade

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 10:24 PM EST

A8: Using books to create opportunities for further discussion including sharing personal examples of similar situations. #gfedchat

CaelyK Jan 9 @ 10:24 PM EST

A9: "I Like Myself" #gfedchat

amykuznia Jan 9 @ 10:24 PM EST

A8:Kinders are always making personal connections to books.They might not have a pet,but their neighbor's cousin might! 😂 Love it!#gfedchat

BuchhopTeach Jan 9 @ 10:24 PM EST

A9:"Is There Really A Human Race" "The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes" "I Like Myself" "When Sophie Gets Angry" and the list goes on #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:24 PM EST

A9: Lane and I think that any good book can be used - know your audience. But here is a good reference: https://t.co/zS6XTArIvJ #gfedchat

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 10:25 PM EST

A9: Really love the Orca sports books series for Ss who connect to "real life" through sports. #gfedchat

ecseteacher16 Jan 9 @ 10:25 PM EST

A9: i dnt know ill take ideas #gfedchat

BuchhopTeach Jan 9 @ 10:25 PM EST

A9: Alexander books are good too!! #gfedchat

JenNeil12 Jan 9 @ 10:25 PM EST

Haha! I was just looking at that! #gfedchat

In reply to @JessieRErickson

Tweets_from_2nd Jan 9 @ 10:25 PM EST

A8: such great discussions can be had about a thing and everything. Deep critical thinking and aha moments,#gfedchat

jlspicer10 Jan 9 @ 10:25 PM EST

#gfedchat A8: Books can be used to related to any topic. We discuss a lot of cultural differences and acceptance.

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:26 PM EST

#gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:26 PM EST

A9: Orbiting Jupiter (GRA2016) is a good title for understanding stereotypes, building character, relationships and trust. #gfedchat

tjd4629 Jan 9 @ 10:26 PM EST

A9 Sad Days, Glad Days #gfedchat

kfitzgeraldSLP Jan 9 @ 10:26 PM EST

A9: Enemy Pie, Little Genius series, Berenstain Bears titles. I haven't read "My Mouth is a Volcano", but sounds like I should! #gfedchat

sindylarson Jan 9 @ 10:26 PM EST

A9: A fish is a fish. #gfedchat

tjd4629 Jan 9 @ 10:26 PM EST

A9 Little Parachutes #gfedchat

KariMelland Jan 9 @ 10:26 PM EST

A9 Sometimes funny books are good too like "My Weird School" series. Sometimes we just need to laugh when times are challenging. #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 10:26 PM EST

For GFPS Teachers earning PRISM hours for tonight’s #gfedchat, please complete the following: https://t.co/taFB6TfWbz

clandsdown Jan 9 @ 10:26 PM EST

Making a book list tonight for Ss use and personal reading. #gfedchat

MrsH_511 Jan 9 @ 10:27 PM EST

A9-Looking forward to reading the recommendations. #gfedchat

buchhop25 Jan 9 @ 10:27 PM EST

A9: Fish in a Tree, The Girls Who Never Made Mistakes...I know there are more but I can't think of them #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 10:27 PM EST

There will be NO #gfedchat on 1-16-17 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed and there is No School.

BetseyMcIntyre Jan 9 @ 10:27 PM EST

A9: This one is just for a good laugh... #gfedchat

tjentz Jan 9 @ 10:27 PM EST

A9: Tuesday's With Morrie; The Last Lecture; Love You Forever; Oh, The Places You'll Go #gfedchat

sgalegher120 Jan 9 @ 10:27 PM EST

A9 The Scientists: A History of Science Told Through the Lives of Its Greatest Inventors #gfedchat

joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 10:28 PM EST

Thank you @JessieRErickson and @LaneMTalkington for moderating a great chat on books, reading & the impact on kids! #gfedchat

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joelschleicher - Moderator Jan 9 @ 10:28 PM EST

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SkoolCNSLR_Mc Jan 9 @ 10:28 PM EST

A9: Howard B Wigglebottoms are good for teaching a quick lesson to students. #gfedchat

kaialunde Jan 9 @ 10:28 PM EST

A9: I haven't read it yet, but want to check this one out. I Love You Like Crazy Cakes by Rose A. Lewis #gfedchat

EHildy1 Jan 9 @ 10:28 PM EST

A9 Wow, I'm loving this list of bibliographies! I've never even heard of most of them. Thanks!!! #gfedchat

JessieRErickson Jan 9 @ 10:29 PM EST

Good night! Thanks for joining us! #gfedchat

chaaven Jan 9 @ 10:29 PM EST

A9 Fish in a Tree #GRA speaks to anyone who's ever thought there was something wrong with them because they didn't fit in. #gfedchat

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kaialunde Jan 9 @ 10:29 PM EST

Fish in a Tree is so good! So is Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper gives teacher such a different perspective! #gfedchat

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smilingin3rd Jan 9 @ 10:29 PM EST

Thank You Jessie my favorite ed chat happened tonight!!! Thanks for everyones great suggestions! #gfedchat

chaaven Jan 9 @ 10:29 PM EST

Thanks @JessieRErickson and @LaneMTalkington for a great conversation tonight about books #gfedchat #lovereading

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BergerElizabeth Jan 9 @ 10:29 PM EST

A9-Amazing Grace, The Rough Faced Girl, Wemberly Worries, Chrysanthemum, I'll Love You Forever, Ruby Bridges #gfedchat

teacher_cav Jan 9 @ 10:29 PM EST

#gfedchat Thanks for leading discussion @JessieRErickson !

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KariMelland Jan 9 @ 10:30 PM EST

Time always flies when talking about books! Thanks @JessieRErickson & @LaneMTalkington for the great #gfedchat

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