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MissDenko Mar 8 @ 9:31 PM EST

Hello friends!!! Sylwia here. I'm excited to chat with everyone 😊 - I I'll NOT fall asleep early tonight 😁 #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:31 PM EST

Welcome RT! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:30 PM EST

Welcome! Thanks for joining #MakeItReal tonight!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:32 PM EST

I'm Denis, Founder of #MakeItReal. My birthday wish this year...see below.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:32 PM EST

What's your birthday wish for this year? #MakeItReal

In reply to @MissDenko

LauraGarlow Mar 8 @ 9:32 PM EST

Laura from MN! My bday isn't until Dec, so I don't know yet! 😮 #MakeItReal

themaurywood Mar 8 @ 9:32 PM EST

Maury from TN. I turn 40 this year and will have a fourth child before that. I want energy...and an awesome Batsuit. #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hello and Happy Wednesday #MakeItReal. Melissa from Jaty TX. For my birthday this year-I would love to go back to England & see some family.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:33 PM EST

Got some time to work it out :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @LauraGarlow

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:33 PM EST

I turned 40 last summer and have 4 of my own too! You'll need more than energy and a batsuit. #MakeItReal

In reply to @themaurywood

Vaughn_trapped Mar 8 @ 9:33 PM EST

Sara here. My birthday has passed and I'm now the speed limit. I was hoping for a crystal ball, but it didn't happen. #MakeItReal

MissDenko Mar 8 @ 9:34 PM EST

My birthday wish is to go to Poland this year. I haven't been back in 7 years!! #makeitreal

LauraGarlow Mar 8 @ 9:34 PM EST

yes!! Excited I remembered to join! #MakeItReal

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MarliseAlbert Mar 8 @ 9:34 PM EST

Marlise a ELC - 8 principal from StL. Happy to be here! #MakeitReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:34 PM EST

I think once you're the speed limit, there's no more speed limit. Try that one out #MakeItReal

In reply to @Vaughn_trapped

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:34 PM EST

Very cool! I've been once and would love to go back! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MissDenko

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

Welcome to #MakeItReal Thanks for joining us!

In reply to @MarliseAlbert

MissDenko Mar 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

awesome!! What did you go for? #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

Chaperoned a HS band when I was jazz band director! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MissDenko

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

Let's try this again- Melissa from Katy TX- a trip to jolly ol' England to see family would be an awesome birthday. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:36 PM EST

SURPRISE!!!!! Question 1 in one minute! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:36 PM EST

I wnt there in 2001. Loved it! #MakeItReal

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

sdtitmas Mar 8 @ 9:36 PM EST

Scott from NJ and for my birthday I want a Jeep Wrangler! (Hey a guy can dream, right?) #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:36 PM EST

You can totally do it!!! It just might not be in the decade you're wanting #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: What is your favorite way to celebrate a student’s birthday in your classroom? #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:37 PM EST

I love surprises @MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal

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ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:37 PM EST

I lived there and miss it so much. #MakeItReal

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spiraledu Mar 8 @ 9:37 PM EST

hey #makeitreal I'm Sue, 3rd Grade in Alaska. My birthday wish is always cheesecake!

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sdtitmas Mar 8 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1 We did a birthday song @GoNoodle for a Ss today. Make a big deal & make Ss feel special, bc they are! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @GoNoodle

LauraGarlow Mar 8 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1 we have a bday monkey S get to sit on their desk all day. I love the idea!! 🙌🏻🎂🐵 #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:38 PM EST

#MakeItReal Simple-sing happy Birthday as loud and nerdy as possible- embarrass them terribly- a party hat & some laughter

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: What is your favorite way to celebrate a student’s birthday in your classroom? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: use their age make a list of that many things. Half= what you like about them other half what you want to learn about them #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:39 PM EST

Good Evening all! #MakeItReal

In reply to @sdtitmas, @MathDenisNJ, @GoNoodle

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:39 PM EST

That's an easy one. get me an address and you've got a cheesecake! #MakeItReal

In reply to @spiraledu

themaurywood Mar 8 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: They get their choice of prize. They also just want me to acknowledge it LOL. I kid you not. One T used to sing horribly.. #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:39 PM EST

Good Evening friend! #makeitreal

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spiraledu Mar 8 @ 9:39 PM EST

In KG, I gave them a birthday crown to wear. In 3rd grade, I give them a birthday power to change a procedure #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:40 PM EST

used to be all about food, but must be careful now. Make it more about sharing WHO they are! #MakeItReal

In reply to @themaurywood

Vaughn_trapped Mar 8 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1 Birthday board is up this year & I'm late for March. Wish to honor kids with a crown or special seat in the future. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:40 PM EST

Cool1 No greater gift than Control!! I haven't had any of that since I had kids :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @spiraledu

spiraledu Mar 8 @ 9:40 PM EST

haha! I will hold you to this! Hard to find good cheesecake in the Arctic #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MissDenko Mar 8 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1) I greet my Ss at the door every morning but on their birthdays, they don't get a regular greeting, I always sing happy bday😊 #makeitreal

themaurywood Mar 8 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1: They get to sit at my desk for the day. #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1 #MakeItReal A birthday a week minimum in my class so I focus on being silly & celebrating with laughter- not candy or cake

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:41 PM EST

Love to do a "On This Day" on their birthdays too. Great for them to learn what other events happened and their impact. #MakeItReal

JLockettTeach Mar 8 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1: Ss love being the PE teacher on their birthday; select warm up & activity. Ss love leading exercises #MakeItReal Jesse from PA, Jersey T

MarliseAlbert Mar 8 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1: Excited to hear your ideas. Our Ss dress out of uniform and then their family is invited to bring and eat lunch with them. #MakeitReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:42 PM EST

Do they embrace it or duck when they know it's coming? #MakeItReal

In reply to @MissDenko

Simo845 Mar 8 @ 9:42 PM EST

#makeitreal Birthdays are status quo, parents send things in. So, we celebrate 1/2 birthdays! Kids have to figure out for whom!

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

EricEwald_Iowa Mar 8 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1: Birthday Selfies #MakeItReal

sdtitmas Mar 8 @ 9:42 PM EST

Love it! I struggle with 5th grade bdays. They're still kids but line leader for the day doesn't cut it #makeitreal

In reply to @spiraledu, @MathDenisNJ

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:42 PM EST

I have one too, if I didn't I would never remember them all. I check it daily #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:42 PM EST

Nice. Giving students control and voice on Bdays can lead to more times for that later too #MakeItReal

In reply to @JLockettTeach

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:43 PM EST

Unwrapping Question 2 in one minute!! #MakeItReal

MissDenko Mar 8 @ 9:43 PM EST

oh they loveeeee it 😊👍🏻😁 #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:43 PM EST

LIke the idea of bring family in. Great to connect those worlds and Bdays are perfect for it #MakeItReal

In reply to @MarliseAlbert

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:43 PM EST

BDay Challenges!!! Cool :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @Simo845

MrsKrumwiede Mar 8 @ 9:43 PM EST

A1 Ss get to choose from a birthday menu of activities, ie 15 min indoor free time, extra recess, lunch with teacher, danceparty #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q2: What Other Birthdays do you celebrate in your classroom? How? #MakeItReal p.s. Mine's June 22 :)

MarliseAlbert Mar 8 @ 9:44 PM EST

A1: Been thinking about sneaking N2 classrooms & writing an inspiring note on Ss desks. Maybe birthdays would be perfect timing. #MakeitReal

spiraledu Mar 8 @ 9:44 PM EST

My last birthday had them walk backwards in the hallway/allowed to use iPod for music... #makeitreal

In reply to @sdtitmas, @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:45 PM EST

That would be great. Attach a Free Ice Cream ticket to the note for lunch too #MakeItReal

In reply to @MarliseAlbert

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:45 PM EST

@MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal I wonder what's inside? The suspense is killing me...

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themaurywood Mar 8 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: Mine. My mom makes cupcakes and my kids get to meet her and talk to her about me. They love it. #whatwasmrwoodlike #makeitreal

MissDenko Mar 8 @ 9:45 PM EST

done deal!!! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: We celebrate Presidents' , scientists, mathematicians, even numbers, buildings and diff foods B Days! #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:46 PM EST

#MakeItReal Famous Scientists- I love to lookup What happened today in previous years. let Ss see who they share bdays with

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q2: What Other Birthdays do you celebrate in your classroom? How? #MakeItReal p.s. Mine's June 22 :)

MissDenko Mar 8 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2) my bday is August 19th so I never got to celebrate in class!! But I'd like to celebrate our adopted elephants bday this year #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:47 PM EST

What's its name? #MakeItReal

In reply to @MissDenko

MarliseAlbert Mar 8 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2: We do historical figures bdays and Dr. Seuss. We celebrate our mascot's bday too. Thinking - why not the school's bday? #MakeitReal

themaurywood Mar 8 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2 Our principal will announce faculty bdays. Ss love telling them Happy Birthday! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:48 PM EST

Twinkies were invented on April 6 1930. There's a birthday worth celebrating too #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:48 PM EST

Mine is August 29th #makeitreal pretty close

In reply to @MissDenko

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:49 PM EST

Very cool. Maybe bring back past graduates to be a part of it. Show what they've accomplished too #MakeItReal

In reply to @MarliseAlbert

MarliseAlbert Mar 8 @ 9:49 PM EST

Very Fun idea. Did you just google famous food's birhdays? #MakeitReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: We celebrate Presidents' , scientists, mathematicians, even numbers, buildings and diff foods B Days! #MakeItReal

LauraGarlow Mar 8 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2 staff, paras, Ts, and the secretary announces bdays each morning with the school announcements #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:50 PM EST

Getting to know Question 3 in One Minute!!! #MakeItReal

sdtitmas Mar 8 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2 This year I found Wash & Linc bdays more valuable. Taught revolutionary war for Wash and civil war for Linc #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:50 PM EST

IT started because I know about twinkies, so we started looking for more! Then used stats on them as math lesson #MakeItReal

In reply to @MarliseAlbert

MissDenko Mar 8 @ 9:50 PM EST

Sukari ❤🐘 #makeitreal

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MarliseAlbert Mar 8 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2: We have a special birthday wreath that goes on a Ts door when it is his/her birthday. Just so everyone knows ;) #MakeitReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q3: Share about a time when a Birthday Celebration led to a REAL learning opportunity for you and your students? #MakeItReal

spiraledu Mar 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

haha! I would want that calendar! Wasn't it just pancake day this week? #makeitreal

In reply to @MarliseAlbert

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

Sugar? Cute: I was hoping for Sir Stamps-A-Lot, but Sukari will do #MakeItReal

In reply to @MissDenko

vbordano Mar 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

A2 how about your superintendent 😊#MakeItReal

MissDenko Mar 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

hahah that works too! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:52 PM EST

Absolutely! #MakeItReal

In reply to @vbordano

themaurywood Mar 8 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3 one Grandparents day mine came. happened to be birthday. Ss asked lots of history questions. The quiet was awesome #makeitreal

LauraGarlow Mar 8 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3 how to react/respond when a parent doesn't buy bday treats for class. Crash course in diversity! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3: Stu told us it was his great grandmother's BDay, and she was a holocaust survivor. He brought in letters to read. So great! #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:53 PM EST

#makeitreal My birthday 🎂 candles & all were brought in my room on my 40th. My Ss and I timed the different burn rates of the diff candles.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q3: Share about a time when a Birthday Celebration led to a REAL learning opportunity for you and your students? #MakeItReal

MissDenko Mar 8 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3) (2/2) I learned how valuable TS are in our lives & I will never forget her kindness. I want to have that impact on a child #makeitreal

MissDenko Mar 8 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3) when I was in 1st grade, I dropped ALL of my cupcakes for the class and ruined them. Luckily @pamhernandez_4 saved me! (1/2) #makeitreal

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sdtitmas Mar 8 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3 Okay stretching it, not a bday, but w/ the inauguration we researched and recorded ages @ innauguration (bdays?) #makeitreal

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spiraledu Mar 8 @ 9:54 PM EST

We had 9 students are 12 cupcakes. What fraction to cut them into so everyone gets same amount? #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3:First time i heard of a gluten allergy was on a birthday. We all looked into it together. S with allergy felt very supported #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3 #MakeItReal Once we used wrapping paper from birthday gifts to measure strength & durability- which were easier to tear open- exp design

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:55 PM EST

I guess it's the birthday of a presidency! #MakeItReal

In reply to @sdtitmas

MarliseAlbert Mar 8 @ 9:55 PM EST

Q3: Hard one. On my birthday, the younger Ss ask how old I am - I always say 100. Does that count as a lesson in estimation? #MakeitReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:56 PM EST

Nice! There's never a time when a math question isn't appropriate! #MakeItReal

In reply to @spiraledu

sdtitmas Mar 8 @ 9:56 PM EST

Ah yes! I was thinking age, Birthday. Close enough? Ha #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:56 PM EST

WE used it for area. Tried to minimize paper algebraically! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:57 PM EST

Time to bake that cake for my little girl! Have a great night and never stop celebrating your students!! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:57 PM EST

In poor estimation...yes. Give them clues during the day that add up to your real age! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MarliseAlbert

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:57 PM EST

#MakeItReal Too funny. When they ask me I tell them Summer of Loce, 1st moon landing- make them research Year.

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ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thank you Denis @MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal Wish your daughter a very happy birthday! 🎂🎈🎁🎉🎊

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ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:59 PM EST

That shows the difference between a math mind & a science mind huh? #MakeItReal 🤓

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:59 PM EST

Birthdays celebrate life & lives that can change the world. Be those lives to your Students Every Day! Thanks for being part of #MakeItReal

cdolat Mar 8 @ 9:59 PM EST

@MathDenisNJ Love the thought of creating bday graph in workroom. Great visual & add some cards for putting in Ts boxes! #MakeItReal #morale

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MarliseAlbert Mar 8 @ 9:59 PM EST

Great idea. I'll start researching for next year. #MakeitReal

ChouinardJahant Mar 8 @ 9:57 PM EST

#MakeItReal Too funny. When they ask me I tell them Summer of Loce, 1st moon landing- make them research Year.
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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 10:00 PM EST

Thanks. The boy turns 6 in 9 days, the next girl turns 13 in a month...Crazy times round here #MakeItReal

In reply to @vbordano

MissDenko Mar 8 @ 10:01 PM EST

Thank you for a great chat everyone!!! Happy birthday to your daughter, @MathDenisNJ 😊 #makeitreal

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JLockettTeach Mar 8 @ 10:01 PM EST

A3: cake lead to health talk-portion control, moderation. Love hear Ss talk about burning off the treats calories. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 10:02 PM EST

Portions = math Had Ss look at cake and decide how many pieces were there. Very diff ideas of a "piece of cake" #MakeItReal

In reply to @JLockettTeach

EduGladiators Mar 8 @ 10:03 PM EST

💡This week #EduGladiators series "4Cs of Success" continues with CRITICAL THINKING! #weirded #UTedChat #SSDchat #makeitreal #RSDchat

sdtitmas Mar 8 @ 10:05 PM EST

@TaraMartinEDU Busy night on twitter with #IMMOOC and #MakeItReal glad I was in and out of both for a bit

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SteinbrinkLaura Mar 8 @ 10:11 PM EST

Sorry to have missed this!!! Finals week for me & softball season. I'll be on time and ready next week! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 8 @ 10:12 PM EST

No problem! Always check the archive at https://t.co/K82k8Zh6UU next day! #makeitreal

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