#2PencilChat Archive | Participate

participatechat Jan 17 @ 7:00 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #2PencilChat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/kw1Hi9ghww

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:00 PM EST

Welcome to the #2PencilChat! Tonight, we're talking about Play and Global School Play Day. Say hey!

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:01 PM EST

Hi there #2PencilChat! Sean in St. Augustine, FL, 3rd grade, this is my 3rd Global School Playday. #GSPD2017

JoPrestia Jan 17 @ 7:03 PM EST

Will be missing #2PencilChat today-doing #SUNW #acwri make supervisor 😀. Happy chatting @MagicPantsJones & remember Wednesday is a gr8 day!

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:04 PM EST

Thanks, @JoPrestia! #2PencilChat

In reply to @JoPrestia

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:04 PM EST

#2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:04 PM EST

Q1 says let the people lead and let the leaders follow! #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:04 PM EST

It's quiet in here tonight! I'm glad you made it Katie, otherwise, it's all: https://t.co/CaBhdKy7eN #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:04 PM EST

@MagicPantsJones Hi Sean just checking if there is a #2PencilChat today

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:04 PM EST

Howdy! #2PencilChat

In reply to @Bookbandwidth

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:05 PM EST

Hi everyone! Popping in and out. #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:05 PM EST

Hey Carl, yep, we're here! #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:05 PM EST

iHola Kathy! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:05 PM EST

Como esta? #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:06 PM EST

Pretty dang good, how bout you? #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:06 PM EST

Great. Hi #2PencilChat Carl from Avonsleigh Australia Got up early to worm the alpacas so i'd be here in time

MrRussoRH Jan 17 @ 7:06 PM EST

Hello #2PencilChat friends! Todd from NY, HS assistant principal. Ready to play tonight!

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:06 PM EST

What is happening?! I can't see any of the tweet in the search thread! #2pencilchat

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:06 PM EST

hanging in! ;) #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:06 PM EST

If I had a dollar for every time I'd heard that one... #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:07 PM EST

Hey Todd! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MrRussoRH

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:07 PM EST

But for the record I am not seeing all the tweets if I look at #2pencilchat because I can see more of them coming through my feed

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:07 PM EST

In case you're not seeing tweets, how's this? #frustrated #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:04 PM EST

Q1 says let the people lead and let the leaders follow! #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:07 PM EST

OK Katie, I'm with you. Same problem #2PencilChat

In reply to @Bookbandwidth

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:08 PM EST

I think I am seeing fine, on tweetdeck. #2pencilchat (then again, I don't know what I am missing)

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:08 PM EST

Sylvia ... HS writing coach from Tampa ... first time guest of #2PencilChat ... finally made it 🙂 excited to be here

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:08 PM EST

You'd have a dollar #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:08 PM EST

Welcome! This is a great chat! #2PencilChat

In reply to @SylviaEllison

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:09 PM EST

Hi Sylvia! #2PencilChat

In reply to @SylviaEllison

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:09 PM EST

FQ1 if @MagicPantsJones missed his chat will it still happen? #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:09 PM EST

A1 Conflict resolution! #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:09 PM EST

Hey there #2PencilChat! Kimberly, Media Specialist from Daytona beach here!

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:10 PM EST

Did anyone see my RT of Q1? And it's weird, I see the Qs both on Tweetdeck and Twitter. #2PencilChat

itsmeSpiri Jan 17 @ 7:10 PM EST

Hey #2pencilchat Spiri from PA, ready to play

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:10 PM EST

I did #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:10 PM EST

Hey Kim! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:10 PM EST

FQ2 are we in start of the next ice age? #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:10 PM EST

Hey, Carl! #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:11 PM EST

For anyone who missed #1... #2PencilChat

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:11 PM EST

I can't see the questions 😔 ... any help? #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:11 PM EST

Hey Spiri! #2PencilChat

In reply to @itsmeSpiri

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:11 PM EST

A1. An opportunity for play to go where the children want it to go - to grow imagination #2pencilchat

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:11 PM EST

Is @MagicPantsJones spelling the hashtag right? #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:11 PM EST

Jumping in. Ben from the Lost World #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:11 PM EST

Hey there! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

JudyArzt Jan 17 @ 7:11 PM EST

Has #2PencilChat returned for the replacement of the original Pencil Chat, which was so much fun?

In reply to @kmichellehowell

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:11 PM EST

Gday. #2PencilChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

BrookinsBits Jan 17 @ 7:11 PM EST

Okay--hoping to jump into the #2pencilchat tonight...

julie_haden Jan 17 @ 7:12 PM EST

Hi #2PencilChat friends! Julie from Jacksonville Beach, FL. 1st grade. Play all day with a side of teaching.

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:12 PM EST

What is the benefit of unstructured play. #2PencilChat

In reply to @SylviaEllison

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:12 PM EST

Q2 knows that there's a lot of social/emotional learning in play. Let's hop on that! #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:12 PM EST

A1: Adults steal all the fun. Let loose and let kids! #2PencilChat

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:12 PM EST

Went to his feed for Q1 #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:11 PM EST

For anyone who missed #1... #2PencilChat

llschool1 Jan 17 @ 7:12 PM EST

Hi Laurie from Florida. #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:13 PM EST

Q2(RT) Q2 knows that there's a lot of social/emotional learning in play. Let's hop on that! #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

cybraryman1 Jan 17 @ 7:13 PM EST

My Play and Movement page https://t.co/1UmWv8PbsV #2PencilChat Let children be creative and imaginative.

julie_haden Jan 17 @ 7:13 PM EST

A2 #2pencilchat imagination and creativity at it's finest. A different way of thinking.

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:04 PM EST

Q1 says let the people lead and let the leaders follow! #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:13 PM EST

SO wierd! #2PencilChat

In reply to @Bookbandwidth, @participate

MrDataGuy Jan 17 @ 7:13 PM EST

In one week - join @SolutionTree authors @cerkens and @KatieWhite426 as we chat assessment at #ATAssess #2pencilchat #edchat

julie_haden Jan 17 @ 7:13 PM EST

A1 #2pencilchat imagination and creativity at it's finest. A different way of thinking. https://t.co/fTHndW2U0g

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:11 PM EST

For anyone who missed #1... #2PencilChat

MrRussoRH Jan 17 @ 7:13 PM EST

A1: problem solving, peer relations, teamwork, shared decision making regarding things that matter to Ss. #2PencilChat

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:13 PM EST

A1: natural, authentic social interactions #2pencilchat

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:14 PM EST

As far as I know this is the only #2PencilChat!

In reply to @JudyArzt

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:14 PM EST

Thanks Sylvia! #2PencilChat

In reply to @SylviaEllison

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:14 PM EST

A1 it can bolster opportunities for true creativity... let their imagination fly #2PencilChat

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:12 PM EST
Went to his feed for Q1 #2pencilchat
- MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:11 PM EST
  
  For anyone who missed #1... #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:14 PM EST

Sean, it's your tweets that seem to not come through on the hashtag so I've opened @MagicPantsJones on another window #2pencilchat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:14 PM EST

I opened @MagicPantsJones on another window #2PencilChat

In reply to @Bookbandwidth, @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:14 PM EST

What the heck? So weird! #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:14 PM EST

A1 most adults aren't imaginative and need rules in order to play #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:14 PM EST

I am getting your tweets @MagicPantsJones #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

BrookinsBits Jan 17 @ 7:14 PM EST

Hey neighorish! NE FL myself #2pencilchat

In reply to @julie_haden

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:15 PM EST

Technology! Bah! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

itsmeSpiri Jan 17 @ 7:15 PM EST

Hello friend 😊 #2pencilchat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

maestraw Jan 17 @ 7:15 PM EST

A1: Imagination, which helps with building story telling/writing skills (Mo-IN) #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:15 PM EST

They're coming thru on @Participate and Tweetdeck. #Frustrating! #2PencilChat

In reply to @participate

BrookinsBits Jan 17 @ 7:15 PM EST

Thanks! I'm not seeing the questions, either #2pencilchat

In reply to @SylviaEllison

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:16 PM EST

Except those of us that still think like children. #2pencilchat 😊

In reply to @nathan_stevens, @MagicPantsJones

BrookinsBits Jan 17 @ 7:16 PM EST

A1) Allows for exploration #2pencilchat

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:16 PM EST

A1. Problem solving, developing leadership skills, developing empathy. #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:16 PM EST

You're on the same landmass as him. Maybe someone cut undersea cable but only from Sean's house #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @MagicPantsJones

TriciaWathke Jan 17 @ 7:16 PM EST

#2PencilChat Sorry, I'm a little late. Tricia from Wisconsin.

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:16 PM EST

A2: Younger folks have less inhibition. Allows them to explore. Most adult “play” can be more rigid losing expression. #2PencilChat

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:16 PM EST

Oral Language Development! #2pencilchat

In reply to @maestraw

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:17 PM EST

hahahahaha.. he is far away from me though. #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:16 PM EST

You're on the same landmass as him. Maybe someone cut undersea cable but only from Sean's house #2PencilChat
In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @MagicPantsJones

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:17 PM EST

2. Imagination, co-operation, planning, empathy #2pencilchat

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:17 PM EST

I am perpetually 6. #2PencilChat

In reply to @teresagross625, @MagicPantsJones

julie_haden Jan 17 @ 7:17 PM EST

A2 #2pencilchat the art of people skills. Very necessary to have.

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:13 PM EST

Q2(RT) Q2 knows that there's a lot of social/emotional learning in play. Let's hop on that! #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:17 PM EST

Q2: Are you all seeing it this way? #2pencilchat

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:17 PM EST

problem solving! #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:17 PM EST

Now that I'm on Participate, I can see them @MagicPantsJones ! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

BrookinsBits Jan 17 @ 7:18 PM EST

I C U now. Didn't earlier #2pencilchat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @GruntledChalkie

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:18 PM EST

A1 monkeys and tic tacs #2PencilChat

llschool1 Jan 17 @ 7:18 PM EST

I feel like I'm trapped in #2PencilChat @MagicPantsJones A2 social skills are so important in play

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

Mr_Canterbury Jan 17 @ 7:18 PM EST

A1: unstructured play allows kids to formulate their own norms and to decide the basis for a desirable outcome. #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:18 PM EST

Yay! @Participate FTW! #2PencilChat

In reply to @participate

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:17 PM EST

Now that I'm on Participate, I can see them @MagicPantsJones ! #2PencilChat
In reply to @MagicPantsJones

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:18 PM EST

I feel like we are playing hide and go seek. Now I see you! lol #2PencilChat

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:18 PM EST

A2 soft skills? Communication, teamwork, conflict resolution and problem solving #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:13 PM EST

Q2(RT) Q2 knows that there's a lot of social/emotional learning in play. Let's hop on that! #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:18 PM EST

A2: conversational skills: listening, turn taking, giving appropriate responses, questioning, clarifying #2pencilchat

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:19 PM EST

A2. Social skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork. #2PencilChat

Mr_Runge1 Jan 17 @ 7:19 PM EST

A1 This is my first twitter chat so hopefully I'm doing this correctly. It could help create leadership, it promotes creativity #2PencilChat

TriciaWathke Jan 17 @ 7:19 PM EST

@MsOatesFC are you seeing the Qs for #2PencilChat?

In reply to @MsOatesFC

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:19 PM EST

A2 donuts #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:19 PM EST

You're doing great! #2PencilChat

In reply to @Mr_Runge1

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:19 PM EST

A2 Ss develop natural leadership, conflict resolution, and imagination during play! #2PencilChat

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:19 PM EST

A2: non-verbal: posture, facial expressions, gestures #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:20 PM EST

Q3 thinks that test-stress is a cop-out! #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:20 PM EST

A2: tone of voice, inflection, speaking with expression, interpretting feelings based on these #2pencilchat

BrookinsBits Jan 17 @ 7:20 PM EST

I see these #2pencilchat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:20 PM EST

What's cool is you can't do it wrong! 🙂 #2PencilChat

Mr_Runge1 Jan 17 @ 7:19 PM EST

A1 This is my first twitter chat so hopefully I'm doing this correctly. It could help create leadership, it promotes creativity #2PencilChat

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:20 PM EST

A3 TIME, TIME, TIME #2pencilchat (also a loss of its value)

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:20 PM EST

Q3 (because we need more...) #2pencilchat

TriciaWathke Jan 17 @ 7:20 PM EST

A1: freedom to be creative and discover #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:21 PM EST

A3. Too much structured curriculum and testing! #2PencilChat

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:21 PM EST

A2.2: If you give a kid a cookie @nathan_stevens #2PencilChat #glutenfree of course

In reply to @nathan_stevens

TTMobile_us Jan 17 @ 7:21 PM EST

#2PencilChat is now trending in USA, ranking 41

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:21 PM EST

A2: personal space, boundries #2pencilchat

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:21 PM EST

A3 The emphasis on getting through the curriculum and squishing everything in #2PencilChat

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:21 PM EST

camels #2PencilChat

In reply to @benjaminabee

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:22 PM EST

Amen to that, Sylvia! And howdy @Mr_Runge1! #2PencilChat

In reply to @SylviaEllison, @Mr_Runge1

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:22 PM EST

A3: Test scores, restrictions, expectations of Ts #2PencilChat

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:22 PM EST

A3 testing #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:23 PM EST

A3 The false belief that rigor means harder and more more more work. It's about digging deeper. Play helps with that! #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:23 PM EST

#2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:20 PM EST

Q3 (because we need more...) #2pencilchat

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:23 PM EST

A3 focus on data (illiteracy and reports of future failure) instead of personalized learning #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:20 PM EST

Q3 (because we need more...) #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:23 PM EST

The T word! #2PencilChat

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:22 PM EST

A3 testing #2PencilChat

Mr_Runge1 Jan 17 @ 7:23 PM EST

A2 Kids can better develop their skills without adult structure or discipline. The more rules the less they grow. #2PencilChat

llschool1 Jan 17 @ 7:23 PM EST

#2PencilChat A3 Too many standards

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:20 PM EST

Q3 (because we need more...) #2pencilchat

julie_haden Jan 17 @ 7:23 PM EST

A3 #2pencilchat time and unnecessary demands.

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:20 PM EST

Q3 (because we need more...) #2pencilchat

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:23 PM EST

A3: higher expectations, increased academic curriuclums, focus on academics vs. social skills #2pencilchat

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:24 PM EST

Yes! I always feel students need to play before they work. New manipulative = play first. #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:23 PM EST

A3 The false belief that rigor means harder and more more more work. It's about digging deeper. Play helps with that! #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

maestraw Jan 17 @ 7:24 PM EST

A2: team work, communication skills, leadership, creativity, and problem solving, to name a few. #2PencilChat

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:24 PM EST

A3: pressure to teach the standards and curriuclum as priority #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:24 PM EST

Play is a great way to test your thinking safely! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

TriciaWathke Jan 17 @ 7:24 PM EST

A3: technology, busy schedules for families, so many requirements for teachers #2PencilChat

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:25 PM EST

yep I said trap #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:25 PM EST

A3. Cause 1 - there seems to be a movement that unstructured is bad #2pencilchat

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:25 PM EST

Q/A3.2: How can we combat this? Leap frog sesh to the lunchroom? #2PencilChat #Imissredroverredrover

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:25 PM EST

Yes! And get used to it before the work begins..what does it do? #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:24 PM EST

Play is a great way to test your thinking safely! #2PencilChat
In reply to @kathyiwanicki

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:25 PM EST

A3 The belief that a straight line is always the most effective path. #2PencilChat

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:25 PM EST

Even my MS students like to "play", #2pencilchat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

PrincipalFrench Jan 17 @ 7:25 PM EST

Sorry I'm missing #2PencilChat. Busy with work stuff!

JanaGudmundson Jan 17 @ 7:25 PM EST

A3 focus on making the grade, teachers feeling like they can't be creative. #2PencilChat

Mr_Runge1 Jan 17 @ 7:25 PM EST

A3 Schools focus too much on structure and content areas, they focus less on promoting individuality/creativity.Testing as well #2PencilChat

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:26 PM EST

Yes! It is so important! #2PencilChat

In reply to @teresagross625

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:26 PM EST

@MagicPantsJones Did you borrow Harry potter's invisibility cloak for the chat? #2pencilchat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:26 PM EST

A3 - Cause 2 - watching many young people, I hate to say that imagination is not being developed enough (or job to change) #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:26 PM EST

Share your success, when play makes YOUR class better, share it, yo! #2PencilChat

In reply to @benjaminabee

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:26 PM EST

Agree..how much unstructured time do kids have now? Isn't it cool to be busy? #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:25 PM EST

A3. Cause 1 - there seems to be a movement that unstructured is bad #2pencilchat

cpoole27 Jan 17 @ 7:26 PM EST

A3: When students "play" they explore, discover, analyze, and learn in ways they love. There needs to be more in their lives #2PencilChat

BrookinsBits Jan 17 @ 7:26 PM EST

Gotta scoot out... y'all have a great week! #2pencilchat

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:27 PM EST

A3 no capes #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:27 PM EST

See ya Lisa! #2PencilChat

In reply to @BrookinsBits

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:27 PM EST

Student teacher here. Seems many Ts I have worked with have lost their passion. Or its too hard to be creative #2PencilChat

In reply to @JanaGudmundson

Mr_Runge1 Jan 17 @ 7:27 PM EST

A3 Could the focus on STEM and testing cause a decline in creativity? Is the focus a bad thing? #2PencilChat

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:28 PM EST

You are not working with the right Ts. It is 7 PM and there are a lot of us here. #2PencilChat

In reply to @benjaminabee, @JanaGudmundson

MrRussoRH Jan 17 @ 7:28 PM EST

A2: collaboration, compromise, interpersonal skills, empathy. #2PencilChat

maestraw Jan 17 @ 7:28 PM EST

@MagicPantsJones I can't find Q3! 😳 #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:28 PM EST

Q4 wants to know, is it nostalgia, or was there something magical in your childhood that kids need now? #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:28 PM EST

Exactly what the chat was about Mark #2pencilchat

In reply to @PrincipalFrench

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:28 PM EST

A3 flap jacks #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:28 PM EST

Q4 is nostalgia time! #2pencilchat

Mr_Runge1 Jan 17 @ 7:29 PM EST

How much unstructured play is too much though? Where does the line get drawn? #2PencilChat

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:26 PM EST
Agree..how much unstructured time do kids have now? Isn't it cool to be busy? #2PencilChat
- GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:25 PM EST
  
  A3. Cause 1 - there seems to be a movement that unstructured is bad #2pencilchat

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:29 PM EST

#2pencilchat Repeating the question on purpose. I will be your side kick Sean1 @MagicPantsJones

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:28 PM EST

Q4 wants to know, is it nostalgia, or was there something magical in your childhood that kids need now? #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:29 PM EST

Thanks! You're lowering my blood pressure. :) #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:30 PM EST

A4 we played a lot of tag that morphed into freeze tag, TV tag, ... lots of variety when we got bored #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:28 PM EST

Q4 is nostalgia time! #2pencilchat

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:30 PM EST

I got your back. :) #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:30 PM EST

I too have noticed this. Sad. Ss look at me funny when I use a different voice. #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:30 PM EST

A4 keep playing #2PencilChat

marylromeo Jan 17 @ 7:30 PM EST

#CriticalTeachingSkills #2pencilchat Practice makes it easier. @marylromeo customizes teacher workshops based on interactive practice

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:18 PM EST

A2: conversational skills: listening, turn taking, giving appropriate responses, questioning, clarifying #2pencilchat

you_lude Jan 17 @ 7:30 PM EST

Taj Gibson #2PencilChat White Men Can't Jump #ExPresidentsToDoList https://t.co/4DoWNi12wW

MrRussoRH Jan 17 @ 7:30 PM EST

A4: play in the neighborhood with friends, ride bikes until dark, play OUTSIDE! #2PencilChat

julie_haden Jan 17 @ 7:30 PM EST

A4 #2pencilchat straight up concerts like @DebbieGibson Electric Youth all the way.

In reply to @DebbieGibson

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:28 PM EST

Q4 is nostalgia time! #2pencilchat

cpoole27 Jan 17 @ 7:30 PM EST

I just did a #podcast episode on this today! https://t.co/DMAYqZVQEV #2PencilChat

In reply to @benjaminabee, @JanaGudmundson

maestraw Jan 17 @ 7:31 PM EST

A4: I'm old! I remember measuring sand and rice and building with paper blocks that looked like bricks 1/2 day K #2PencilChat

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:31 PM EST

Yeah ... nothing from @MagicPantsJones is showing 😔 ... I'm using 2 devices to make it work ... benefit of creativity! #2PencilChat

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:26 PM EST

@MagicPantsJones Did you borrow Harry potter's invisibility cloak for the chat? #2pencilchat
In reply to @MagicPantsJones

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:31 PM EST

A4: "make-believe" (school, house) develop language #2pencilchat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:31 PM EST

Look what happens. They are onto Sean I think #2pencilchat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @MagicPantsJones

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:31 PM EST

A4: We used to create names and characters and act them out at recess or after school. Illustrations were a must! #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:31 PM EST

A4 Kids need to be ignored and bored more. Invention comes from not being overprogrammed. #2PencilChat

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:32 PM EST

we play a lot of tag too. We change subject matter but it is always tag #2PencilChat

In reply to @SylviaEllison

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:32 PM EST

It takes a lot of time and risk to convince them that it is cool to be uncool #2pencilchat

In reply to @benjaminabee

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:32 PM EST

Exactly! #2pencilchat

In reply to @MrRussoRH

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:32 PM EST

fortunately, I am Student Teaching, so I have options. :) #2PencilChat

In reply to @TriciaWathke, @JanaGudmundson

TriciaWathke Jan 17 @ 7:32 PM EST

Made things out of "stuff"...no specific supplies, just whatever I had at the time. Played more card and board games #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:28 PM EST

Q4 wants to know, is it nostalgia, or was there something magical in your childhood that kids need now? #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:32 PM EST

We so need more time to play, even as adults! Happiness is balance. We have to find that in education #2PencilChat

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:33 PM EST

Fo sho! #2PencilChat Hoping to break them out of their shell. :)

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:33 PM EST

A4: hide and seek, playing on playground and making games up #2pencilchat

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:33 PM EST

We so didn't have the toys my kids did growing up. #2PencilChat

Mr_Runge1 Jan 17 @ 7:33 PM EST

A4 I spent a lot of time exploring the woods and building with what i found. Wish kids would be more creative without prompting #2PencilChat

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:33 PM EST

A4: sandbox #2pencilchat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:33 PM EST

A4 Played with physical toys, toy cars, things that came out of cereal packs - bring back things that came out of cereal packs #2pencilchat

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:34 PM EST

When you click on @kathyiwanicki 's tweet, though .. you might can see @MagicPantsJones 's tweet #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @MagicPantsJones

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:31 PM EST

Look what happens. They are onto Sean I think #2pencilchat
In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @MagicPantsJones

MrRussoRH Jan 17 @ 7:34 PM EST

A4.1: bigwheels! I said this last night in a chat.- played game called "Ghost in The Graveyard".Loved playing til late! #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:34 PM EST

That's where the fun begins #2pencilchat

In reply to @benjaminabee

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:34 PM EST

"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." George Bernard Shaw #2PencilChat

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:34 PM EST

A4: I used to read aloud to stuff animals, dolls (shocker!!!!) #2pencilchat

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:34 PM EST

A4. Played in the woods-it was our clubhouse! Whiffle ball, football, skateboarding, riding bikes. Not coming home until night! #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:34 PM EST

Love that so much! #2PencilChat

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:34 PM EST

"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." George Bernard Shaw #2PencilChat

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:34 PM EST

OH wow! what the heck? #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @MagicPantsJones

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:35 PM EST

cats like the sandbox too #2PencilChat

In reply to @teresagross625

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:35 PM EST

I loved digging through the cereal. #2pencilchat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:35 PM EST

can’t forget snow days! That’s when all the imagination came out! and frost bite #2PencilChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:35 PM EST

A4: I loved Red Rover, Red Rover, but I leaned towards competition... and perhaps violence. #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:36 PM EST

Q5 wonders how your play time made you the teacher you are today? #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:36 PM EST

Me too! #2PencilChat

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:35 PM EST

A4: I loved Red Rover, Red Rover, but I leaned towards competition... and perhaps violence. #2PencilChat

MsOatesFC Jan 17 @ 7:36 PM EST

A1: FREEDOM!! A chance to discover and be innovative. #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:36 PM EST

Q5 wonders how your play time made you the teacher you are today? #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:36 PM EST

Yes!!! We tried many times to build an igloo! Failed miserably, but we had fun trying! #2PencilChat

In reply to @benjaminabee

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:36 PM EST

#2pencilchat Retweet

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:36 PM EST

Q5 wonders how your play time made you the teacher you are today? #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

MrRussoRH Jan 17 @ 7:37 PM EST

A4.2: played with matchbox cars, made cities in the dirt with sticks/rocks. Road our bikes on trails called "Dead Man's Curve" #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:37 PM EST

Then I couldn't get it back in the box #2pencilchat

In reply to @teresagross625

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:37 PM EST

If I don't get my playing/downtime or exercise time, I am a miserable human. #2PencilChat

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:37 PM EST

A5 I think it allows me to problem solve ... to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:36 PM EST

Q5 wonders how your play time made you the teacher you are today? #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

MsOatesFC Jan 17 @ 7:37 PM EST

Meredith from Wisco. Sorry I'm late! #2PencilChat

TriciaWathke Jan 17 @ 7:37 PM EST

A5: I'm able to roll with whatever happens with whatever I have #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:36 PM EST

Q5 wonders how your play time made you the teacher you are today? #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:37 PM EST

Needed Ig Glue #2pencilchat

In reply to @kmichellehowell, @benjaminabee

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:37 PM EST

I learned how to control my anger and how to get along even when things aren't working. THAT's being tested tonight! #2pencilchat

maestraw Jan 17 @ 7:37 PM EST

it's too easy to shove an electronic device their way. I insist grandgirl has play time of choice. #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:37 PM EST

A5: I am a speech therapist and reading teacher. Enough said! 😂😂😂😂 #2pencilchat

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:38 PM EST

hahahahaha not the g word! #2PencilChat

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:37 PM EST

right now-trying 2 decide if i'd rather play 1 sandbox after a cat or 2 sandbox of glitter
In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @GruntledChalkie, @MagicPantsJones

MrRussoRH Jan 17 @ 7:38 PM EST

A5:we look for imaginative ways to solve problems, focus in on the relationships we made with friends, solved our own problems. #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:38 PM EST

I learned how to make stuff and entertain myself when I'm bored. #2pencilchat

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:38 PM EST

A5. I hope it makes me more understanding when they are fidgeting! #2PencilChat

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:38 PM EST

I remember red ;light green light, you ran and then had to stop abruptly. #2pencilchat

In reply to @Bookbandwidth

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:38 PM EST

Animals love reading. I read to the alpacas all the time, and practice assembly speaches #2pencilchat

In reply to @teresagross625

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:39 PM EST

YEAH GLITTER!!!!!!!!! #2pencilchat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:39 PM EST

#truth #2PencilChat

In reply to @Bookbandwidth

julie_haden Jan 17 @ 7:39 PM EST

A5 #2pencilchat a good reminder that they are just kids and to enjoy every moment for what it is. Teach good values with a side of humor

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:36 PM EST

Q5 wonders how your play time made you the teacher you are today? #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

Mr_Runge1 Jan 17 @ 7:39 PM EST

A5 It lets me think of creative and entertaining ways to teach without being forced to use technology to keep their attention #2PencilChat

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:39 PM EST

A5 do you think I really am adult. #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:39 PM EST

Maybe a bunch of you blocked me? 🙃 #2pencilchat

cpoole27 Jan 17 @ 7:39 PM EST

A5: Imagination, Creativity, Kindness, and Discipline were all part of my childhood. Knowing them comes in handy as a teacher #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:39 PM EST

We lived the same childhood. Parents never understood. Also had an irrational fear I would eat the toy #2pencilchat

In reply to @teresagross625

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:39 PM EST

A5: Learning to see silliness as personal expression. How to deal with conflict. How to not take myself so seriously #2PencilChat

MsOatesFC Jan 17 @ 7:40 PM EST

A2: Social skills. Working together. Cooperating. Taking control. Giving up control. Creativity. Innovativeness. #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:40 PM EST

A5: I loved making others happy. I'm an ESFP, the entertainer, the social one. I bring the party, as a kid and as a teacher! #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:40 PM EST

Only chronologically! #2PencilChat

In reply to @nathan_stevens

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:40 PM EST

Agreed! Cranky Teresa! #2pencilchat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:40 PM EST

Kids like apples #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:40 PM EST

I can see that! #2PencilChat

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:40 PM EST

A5: I loved making others happy. I'm an ESFP, the entertainer, the social one. I bring the party, as a kid and as a teacher! #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:40 PM EST

A5. I have an overly imaginative imagination #2pencilchat

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:41 PM EST

Thinking of the germs: rooting around then dumping it out and putting it back in. YUM! #2pencilchat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:41 PM EST

That game made me so angry! Too objective ;) #2PencilChat

In reply to @teresagross625

MsOatesFC Jan 17 @ 7:41 PM EST

A3: Busy schedules. Being apart of too many structured activities. Technology. #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:41 PM EST

I've only just met you, but I love you bc of this! #2PencilChat

In reply to @TriciaWathke, @MsOatesFC

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:41 PM EST

Wait, I mean subjective. Or do I? If you had a hater for a judge, you had NO chance #2PencilChat

In reply to @teresagross625

MrRussoRH Jan 17 @ 7:41 PM EST

A5.2: lots about humor/having fun. Totally agree!Remind my Ss that there is a time & place at times to be, but not to lose it! #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:41 PM EST

Germs made us stronger. Kids these days, not enough germs. #2pencilchat

In reply to @teresagross625

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:41 PM EST

Never ... Have seen this problem in other chats though #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:39 PM EST

Maybe a bunch of you blocked me? 🙃 #2pencilchat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:42 PM EST

sounds like netball #2pencilchat

In reply to @Bookbandwidth, @teresagross625

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:42 PM EST

Trying to show other adults.... #2PencilChat

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:43 PM EST

Exactly! Play outside, eat lunch outside in the dirt/woods....all good. #2pencilchat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:43 PM EST

Play to win or maybe lose but never tie #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:44 PM EST

Q6 wants to prep for the people who just don't get it! #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:44 PM EST

Q6 Play is beneficial and good, Baby! #2pencilchat

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:44 PM EST

I read that "eat dirt outside" and was like, heck yeah! That's what build character! #2PencilChat

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:43 PM EST

Exactly! Play outside, eat lunch outside in the dirt/woods....all good. #2pencilchat
In reply to @GruntledChalkie

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:44 PM EST

After worming alpacas all morning I can guarantee I have gut flora that can break down grasses #2pencilchat

In reply to @teresagross625

ohsoearly Jan 17 @ 7:45 PM EST

Hi #2pencilchat

MsOatesFC Jan 17 @ 7:45 PM EST

A4: Dollhouses, Barbies, skip it, jump ropes, ghost in the graveyard, red rover...to name a few! A lot of made up games too! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:45 PM EST

Yum! #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @teresagross625

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:45 PM EST

Hey Aron! #2PencilChat

In reply to @ohsoearly

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:45 PM EST

If you don't like to play, you need to.... #2PencilChat

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:46 PM EST

A6 we need to educate them with value AND show that we are maximizing learning on all the other days #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:44 PM EST

Q6 wants to prep for the people who just don't get it! #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

Bookbandwidth Jan 17 @ 7:46 PM EST

A6: When kids are happy and successful and creating, no one will be complaining. #2PencilChat

julie_haden Jan 17 @ 7:46 PM EST

A6 #2pencilchat ask them to sit down and join us and then ask their thoughts. Give me 3 reasons why not!! :)

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:44 PM EST

Q6 Play is beneficial and good, Baby! #2pencilchat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:46 PM EST

I would think about 1/3 would have some unhappiness going on at a school. Lots of subtle bullying we never see #2pencilchat

In reply to @mrterborg

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:46 PM EST

A6 Have the kids report on the good that came from it. Share your success, and people will follow! #2PencilChat

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:47 PM EST

A6: Have Ss design games? #2PencilChat

teresagross625 Jan 17 @ 7:47 PM EST

We were left to our own devices to problem solve, no adult interception. Just figured it out! #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:47 PM EST

Yeah! #2PencilChat

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:47 PM EST

A6: Have Ss design games? #2PencilChat

MsOatesFC Jan 17 @ 7:47 PM EST

A5: Creativity and imagination! I have fun playing and I have fun in the classroom too! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

ohsoearly Jan 17 @ 7:47 PM EST

I'd enjoy #2PencilChat a lot more if it wasn't during my commute. Archive FTW!

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:48 PM EST

OK Aussie here. What is GSPD? #2pencilchat

TriciaWathke Jan 17 @ 7:48 PM EST

A6: have students reflect the next day on the benefits of play, creativity, less structure, communication, collaboration, etc. #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:44 PM EST

Q6 Play is beneficial and good, Baby! #2pencilchat

Subhash_054 Jan 17 @ 7:48 PM EST

#2PencilChat #hardball Louis and Steve Niemi #ShortyAwards https://t.co/QQoOajWHKz

Mr_Runge1 Jan 17 @ 7:48 PM EST

A6 is one day really going to harm their learning that bad? Also, it gives them a break and lets them explore interests #2PencilChat

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:48 PM EST

A6.2 Seems Admin/Parents have lost touch. 2 much pressure on kids. Adults have hobbies to reduce stress. Whats the difference? #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:49 PM EST

Global School Play Day. #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

MsOatesFC Jan 17 @ 7:49 PM EST

Playing is a part of growing up. #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:49 PM EST

Love tying it all to metacognition and explicit 21st century skills 💜 #2pencilchat

TriciaWathke Jan 17 @ 7:48 PM EST
A6: have students reflect the next day on the benefits of play, creativity, less structure, communication, collaboration, etc. #2PencilChat
- MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:44 PM EST
  
  Q6 Play is beneficial and good, Baby! #2pencilchat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:49 PM EST

A6. We have to plan. We have to learn. If you want me to teach like it's 1987 don't teach me anything else #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:49 PM EST

And we can authentically learn more about what makes them tick! #2PencilChat

In reply to @Mr_Runge1

freddynietzschy Jan 17 @ 7:49 PM EST

There are foreign to the best self-contradiction that popular sensualism. #2PencilChat

nathan_stevens Jan 17 @ 7:50 PM EST

Gothem Student police department?? #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

frankykafka Jan 17 @ 7:50 PM EST

Tomorrow a large circus. #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:50 PM EST

A6 OK ignore my last comment - working on a totally different acronym... but I stand by it #2pencilchat

MrRussoRH Jan 17 @ 7:50 PM EST

A6: ask them why NOT. GSPD allows Ss to learn benefits of life long health and collaboration with peers. And having fun! #2PencilChat

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:50 PM EST

A6.3: If you don’t love what you do, you will hate life. IF Ss hate school, there is not benefit. They want do their best #2PencilChat

kathyiwanicki Jan 17 @ 7:50 PM EST

gotta run! thanks @MagicPantsJones and everyone! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:50 PM EST

Thanks for your help Kathy! #2PencilChat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:51 PM EST

A6. Sounds great - need to outline social development and have activities that help meet local social goals #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:51 PM EST

And it's fun! #2PencilChat

Mr_Runge1 Jan 17 @ 7:50 PM EST

the more we know about them and their habits the more they learn. Its really a win win!
In reply to @MagicPantsJones

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:51 PM EST

Have a fun run Kathy #2pencilchat

In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @MagicPantsJones

ohsoearly Jan 17 @ 7:51 PM EST

#2pencilchat I see you

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:51 PM EST

Phew! #2PencilChat

In reply to @ohsoearly

MsOatesFC Jan 17 @ 7:52 PM EST

Agreed. So many pressures! #2PencilChat

In reply to @benjaminabee

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:52 PM EST

Q7 knows that it's all about balance, and Baby, we're out of balance! Let's get on it! #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:52 PM EST

I thought it was a party drug in which case we should not have GSPD at school #2pencilchat

In reply to @teresagross625

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:52 PM EST

Q7 More Play vs More Test Prep.... ha! #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:52 PM EST

That would change everything! #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @teresagross625

SylviaEllison Jan 17 @ 7:53 PM EST

A7 if both are done well, BOTH! But if either are poorly done, it doesn't matter ... Does it? #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:52 PM EST

Q7 knows that it's all about balance, and Baby, we're out of balance! Let's get on it! #2PencilChat #GSPD2017

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:53 PM EST

I'm at a Catholic school. We have a Saint day where we start with mass and then get in jumping castles and amusement thingies #2pencilchat

iwearthecrowns Jan 17 @ 7:53 PM EST

Hello #2PencilChat! Cathy, ed tech specialist in NYC. Too much going on tonight! Where's Q6? I know it's got to be fun!

julie_haden Jan 17 @ 7:54 PM EST

A7 #2pencilchat hands down more play but find ways to weave in learning. Love when they learn while playing and not realizing it.

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:52 PM EST

Q7 More Play vs More Test Prep.... ha! #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:54 PM EST

Hey Cathy! Here ya go! #2PencilChat

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:54 PM EST

A6. For me I will remind them of how important it is for kids to get up and out and move. Too much stress--not enough movement! #2PencilChat

TriciaWathke Jan 17 @ 7:54 PM EST

GSPD is Feb 1st! #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:55 PM EST

A7. One day of play is definitely a benefit--totally overrides the cost! #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:55 PM EST

In the long run, giving the kids a 3:1 or 4:1 ratio of work to play would prob. be a workable model.... #2PencilChat

TriciaWathke Jan 17 @ 7:56 PM EST

A7: Would one more day of instructing really change much, but a day of play with peers and reflecting on that.....powerful! #2PencilChat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:52 PM EST

Q7 More Play vs More Test Prep.... ha! #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:56 PM EST

After kickstarting it on https://t.co/GUaiXcvZWF, that is! #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:56 PM EST

I have so many of my kids that are in crisis-if I can help alleviate some of that stress through play then I am going to do it! #2PencilChat

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:56 PM EST

On our Yr 9 campus we do Mind and Body. 30 min of physical activity at start of day to get mind going. #2pencilchat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

benjaminabee Jan 17 @ 7:56 PM EST

A7: Ts can plan in this way. It can be hard, but doable. If it is worked into the schedule, day of play will benefit. #2PencilChat

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:56 PM EST

Love that! #2PencilChat

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

MrRussoRH Jan 17 @ 7:57 PM EST

A7: GSPD is worth the cost and the benefit is Ss understand that health and self-care are just as important as instruction. #2PencilChat

MsOatesFC Jan 17 @ 7:57 PM EST

When you reflect back on school while growing up, what do you remember? My guess is the "fun days" or activities that you did. #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:57 PM EST

That day of interaction with others can be the day that changes their whole outlook to school #2pencilchat

In reply to @TriciaWathke

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:57 PM EST

Yep! Putting on plays and musicals, and making giant stuffed paper animals! Play-ish.... #2PencilChat

In reply to @MsOatesFC

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:58 PM EST

4th grade read aloud of Where the Red Fern Grows, kickball, making butter, band trips. #2PencilChat

In reply to @MsOatesFC, @MagicPantsJones

EduGladiators Jan 17 @ 7:58 PM EST

⚖️Don't miss #EduGladiators SATURDAY as we discuss Restorative Justice! #2PencilChat #edchat #divergED #EdSurgeChat #reflectiveteacher

TriciaWathke Jan 17 @ 7:58 PM EST

#2PencilChat

GSPlayDay Jan 17 @ 7:57 PM EST

What if the World Came Together to Play? It Is, Feb 1st. Will Your School? https://t.co/mTR9jp5vbQ Already Over 135,000 #edchat #GSPD2017

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:58 PM EST

we used to do either maths or English after it and the work output was fantastic #2pencilchat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:58 PM EST

Where the Red Fern Grows had me bawling in my bedroom in 7th (8th?) grade. #2PencilChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell, @MsOatesFC

MsOatesFC Jan 17 @ 7:59 PM EST

Ditto! #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @kmichellehowell

kmichellehowell Jan 17 @ 7:59 PM EST

My teacher read it to us--not a dry eye in the room! Still one of my favorites. #2PencilChat

In reply to @MagicPantsJones, @MsOatesFC

GruntledChalkie Jan 17 @ 7:59 PM EST

A7. I wouldn't go fo the day but have an allocated time each day. Feel this would build up relationships more #2pencilchat

MagicPantsJones - Moderator Jan 17 @ 7:59 PM EST

Thanks for sticking with me even though it was wonky tonight! Now go register at https://t.co/GUaiXcvZWF #2pencilchat #gspd2017

fscottfitzgld Jan 17 @ 7:59 PM EST

“Do you mean you’re in love with me,” she said in the morning then, and if we’d of seen daylight.” #2PencilChat