#3rdchat Archive


Wednesday November 7, 2018
9:00 PM EST

  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:00 PM EST
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:01 PM EST
    On behalf of the #3rdchat moderators, thank you for joining us this evening. We are excited to have @TeachingJam as our guest moderator.
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Hi! I'm Heather from Alabama. I'm a former 3rd grade teacher of 12 years. This is my 1st year as an instructional coach. My favorite Thanksgiving dish is southern cornbread chicken & dressing. #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Hello! I learn alongside amazing kiddos and wonderful colleagues in Dripping Springs, TX. My favorite Thanksgiving food is my daughter-in-laws stuffing. She is hands down a much better cook than I am! #3rdchat
  • KRScienceLady Nov 7 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Kathy, teacher, elementary science coach #3rdchat I taught mostly grade 4-6.
  • MissBrewGB Nov 7 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Hi, I'm Tracey from Wisconsin! I love everything for Thanksgiving, especially birthday cake! It's my birthday on Thanksgiving this year! #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Hi Tracey! Glad you are here. Happy early birthday. #3rdchat
    In reply to @MissBrewGB
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Welcome Kathy! We are glad you are joining us. #3rdchat
    In reply to @KRScienceLady
  • KRScienceLady Nov 7 @ 9:04 PM EST
    My favorite Thanksgiving food is the stuffing which is a combo of my mothers mash potato stuffing with both bread and sausage added #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 7 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Hi #3rdchat Donna from Texas, we are fond of tofurkey and creamed Brussels sprouts at our house!
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:04 PM EST
    HI Heather! Thanks for taking the lead tonight. I am looking forward to learning with you this evening. #3rdchat
    In reply to @TeachingJam
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:05 PM EST
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:06 PM EST
    A1: A classroom transformation is a way to engage students, support student connection with content, and bring excitement to the learning process for students and adults alike. #3rdchat
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:06 PM EST
    A1 A classroom transformation is an opportunity 2 take our learners to another place without leaving the classroom. It's a wonderful way 2 change things up & engage our learners & is so much fun!! I like how the authors of The Wild Card say it's Set the Stage 2Engage! #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Hi #3rdchat Nancy from Mass. joining in for a bit. I'm a former 4th grade teacher - now Digital Learning Coach!
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Hi Donna! I have to admit that I have tried neither of those. I do love Brussel sprouts. #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Hello Nancy! We are glad you are joing us. #3rdchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • KRScienceLady Nov 7 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Hello my friend #3rdchat
    • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:06 PM EST
      Hi #3rdchat Nancy from Mass. joining in for a bit. I'm a former 4th grade teacher - now Digital Learning Coach!
  • 8to3withMrsV Nov 7 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Hey #3rdchat friends! Just got done with bootcamp for the night... I LOVE green bean casserole 😍
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Hi Kathy - good to see you here tonight! :) #3rdchat
    In reply to @KRScienceLady
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Hi Lisa - Love my #3rdchat friends!
    In reply to @lesahaney
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Creamed Brussels sprouts is a new one for me. Have had them roasted with sea salt but never creamed. #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth
  • mrsfail3rd Nov 7 @ 9:07 PM EST
    I’m Colleen, a third grade teacher from Florida! My favorite Thanksgiving food is cranberry sauce. My sister and I love it! #3rdchat
  • DonnaWeth Nov 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1 A classroom transformation is a way to connect and engage students with the content they are learning. It builds excitement and gives kid's brains a hook to hang a memory on. They will never forge them! #3rdchat
  • 8to3withMrsV Nov 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1: I believe a room transformation is when you change your room from its normal appearance to enhance the learning of your students! #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Our #3rdchat has begun. Here is Q1 if you are just joining in.
    • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:06 PM EST
      A1 A classroom transformation is an opportunity 2 take our learners to another place without leaving the classroom. It's a wonderful way 2 change things up & engage our learners & is so much fun!! I like how the authors of The Wild Card say it's Set the Stage 2Engage! #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1: IMHO - a room transformation could be anything from the class set up to the way the class is run. Lots of room for interpretation here! (I'm thinking student led classroom!) #3rdchat
  • mrsfail3rd Nov 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1: The purpose of a room transformation is to ignite the passion for content within students and to bringing their learning alive. #3rdchat
  • MissBrewGB Nov 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1 In my opinion, a room transformation is an amazing way to engage all students in their learning. The purpose is to attach memory to an experience so that it impacts learning faster/longer. #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Hi Ashleigh. Glad you are here. #3rdchat
    In reply to @8to3withMrsV
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:09 PM EST
    HI Colleen. Glad you are joining us! #3rdchat
    In reply to @mrsfail3rd
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:10 PM EST
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Saw a great example of this on #tlap a Grade 3 teacher transformed her room into a cave and her students went Spelunking! #3rdchat Talk about Transformation!!
    In reply to @TeachingJam
  • KRScienceLady Nov 7 @ 9:11 PM EST
    I think room transformation goes hand in hand with instructional changes #3rdchat When I intentionally plan learning opportunities that excite and engage, the energy in my room is the catalyst for transformation
  • DonnaWeth Nov 7 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A2 My class used to tour around the USA. A train tour through the northeast, a boat tour through the south, etc... we listen to music, eat food, and visit landmarks It was my favorite transformation. #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A2: I would like to try something with using textual evidence and detective work. I would love to see pictures or get resource suggestions from our #3rdchat peeps.
  • KRScienceLady Nov 7 @ 9:13 PM EST
    My ideal classroom is student centered #3rdchat where students question help me determine my path to meeting my standards, learning targets
  • mrsfail3rd Nov 7 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A2: I just finished a room transformation! I transformed my room into “the Island” from The Wild Robot. My kids loved it! It was such an exciting week! #3rdchat
  • MissBrewGB Nov 7 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A2 My favorite is my Poetry Cafe!!!😀#3rdchat
  • 8to3withMrsV Nov 7 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A2: this is the first year I’ve tried room transformations. I’ve done a Halloween one, but by far my favorite was our Glow Day review for math! #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Love "Bring their learning alive!" #3rdchat
    • mrsfail3rd Nov 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
      A1: The purpose of a room transformation is to ignite the passion for content within students and to bringing their learning alive. #3rdchat
  • 8to3withMrsV Nov 7 @ 9:14 PM EST
    I’m hoping to do a detective one too... we should collaborate! #3rdchat
    In reply to @lesahaney
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:15 PM EST
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A2 My students loved it when our classroom was transformed into a cafe for our book tasting event. My favorite was our secret agent training room with “lasers” made from white yarn and black lights #3rdchat
  • 8to3withMrsV Nov 7 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Ohhh yes! We did a book tasting too!!! The kids LOVED it! Next year, I want to dress up as a waiter.. or a chef 👩‍🍳 #3rdchat
    In reply to @MissBrewGB
  • Conine3rd Nov 7 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A1: room transformations allow you to take an otherwise not so exciting skill and add an element of magic so that it is fun and engaging for kids! #3rdchat
  • Ron_Martiello Nov 7 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Ron Martiello. Learning Coach from PA. Sorry I am late. Looking forward to tonight’s discussion. #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Kathy - Yes! I like this - it's intentional and thoughtful opportunities for our students! #3rdchat
    • KRScienceLady Nov 7 @ 9:11 PM EST
      I think room transformation goes hand in hand with instructional changes #3rdchat When I intentionally plan learning opportunities that excite and engage, the energy in my room is the catalyst for transformation
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A3 I've done it both ways. Mostly I've had my curriculum in mind first and thought up a theme to help engage my kids with the content. However, for our Spy Day transformation we came up with the content to go with the theme for the day. #3rdchat
  • 8to3withMrsV Nov 7 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A3: I have always planned the content around the theme.. in a way. So far I have picked how I want to transform my room, and tie our curriculum in to fit it- I think either way is okay! #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A3: I start with my standards. I use UbD so I start with my thinking about what I want my students to know and be able to do. Then I think about the kids in my class and how I can best design learning opportunities for them to connect with our content. #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Last year, I set up a crime scene in our computer lab and the kids had to use textual evidence to figure out what happened. The suspects were some of my colleague friends. It wasn't super fancy, but I can share what I did and perhaps you can help me make it better. #3rdchat
    In reply to @8to3withMrsV
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Yes. I think I had as much fun as they did during the book tasting. I wore an apron and a chef hat. Talking in a funny accent is fun too!! #3rdchat
    In reply to @8to3withMrsV, @MissBrewGB
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:18 PM EST
    This makes me think of "notice & note" If using those strategies you could place texts around the room & students could look for evidence of the "signposts". #3rdchat https://t.co/cW9imlx7Al
    In reply to @lesahaney
  • mrsfail3rd Nov 7 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A3: Both! I think about what I want students to master. Sometimes it lends itself to a transformation, like animal classification (jungle) or inference (detective). Other times, it’s about bringing learning to life and making it an amazing experience. #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:18 PM EST
    Some transformations can lend themselves to any content. #3rdchat
    In reply to @TeachingJam
  • Ron_Martiello Nov 7 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A3: I make sure that the room transformation is somehow connected to the learning. The more relevant the connection, the deeper the learning. #3rdchat
  • MissBrewGB Nov 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    I plan the theme around the content. #3rdchat
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Love it!! We did something similar. It was the case of the missing popsicles. #3rdchat
    In reply to @lesahaney, @8to3withMrsV
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    When my students were following the Iditarod race in March, we created a kennel for their stuffed animals, brought in a dogsled filled with items that are mandatory, created a map of Alaska - set the stage for great learning. #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    I have always wanted to do a book tasting. We are launching a biography unit. Do you think I could do it with that? #3rdchat
    In reply to @TeachingJam, @8to3withMrsV, @MissBrewGB
  • DonnaWeth Nov 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A3 I think it is all about the connections students make with the content. I start with content and go from there. #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:20 PM EST
    This is FABULOUS!!! How fun!!!! #3rdchat I'm sure it was a lot of work, but so worth it.
    In reply to @mrsfail3rd
  • 8to3withMrsV Nov 7 @ 9:20 PM EST
    Absolutely!!! You could sort them by occupation, or what they’re known for and have students go around the room “tasting” different types of people... OR you could organize it by decade or genre.. and have them “taste” the books that way! #3rdchat
    In reply to @lesahaney, @TeachingJam, @MissBrewGB
  • Conine3rd Nov 7 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2: we try to do one room transformation each six weeks. We’ve done Olympics, Cosmic Bowling, Toy Story, yarn mazes and our favorite outer space #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:21 PM EST
    This looks like Wayyy too much fun! What a great idea! #3rdchat
    In reply to @8to3withMrsV
  • 8to3withMrsV Nov 7 @ 9:21 PM EST
    PLEASE share it! I love it! #3rdchat
    In reply to @lesahaney
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:22 PM EST
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A4: I am a transformation newbie. For me, I want to be sure that when I do something like this, I don't approach it as "fluff." I want to ensure that it promotes high levels of learning. #3rdchat
  • Conine3rd Nov 7 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A3: we usually think of a theme first, then figure out what skill we can tie it into #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:22 PM EST
    Last year, I launched my biography unit my having a package delivered to my classroom. It has a big sign on it that said "Do not open until 10:30 a.m." it was full of books. Great idea but bad timing. They all thought it was an elf on a shelf! Oops! #3rdchat
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A4 One of my fears was how 2 transform the room & it not be a distraction from the learning. I soon realized that it added 2 the learning and the room became apart of the whole learning experience. Rm transformation can be as simple as music & table cloths 4 a restaurant #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Both of these are great. You are providing some memory making experiences. #3rdchat
    In reply to @TeachingJam
  • Conine3rd Nov 7 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A4: I always wonder if all the planning and preparation will pay off and if our kids will enjoy it. They always do! We hype it up, get excited and that in turn gets our kids excited! #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Okay, you have inspired me. I am totally doing this on Monday. Thanks! #3rdchat
    In reply to @8to3withMrsV, @TeachingJam, @MissBrewGB
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A3: For me it makes sense to use the content as the vehicle to drive the transformation. But admittedly, I would do things on a smaller scale. #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:25 PM EST
    It didn't have quite the impact that I had hoped. Let's just say a box of books didn't quite meet the hype of an elf on a shelf. Learned a good lesson. #3rdchat
    In reply to @TeachingJam
  • MissBrewGB Nov 7 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A4 Fears: Time it takes to set up etc. Some of my bigger ones take hours and hours to set up and the way that we are moving so fast, I just don't have the time anymore for set up. However, I've recently realized that a transformation doesn't have to be big at all. #3rdchat
  • Ron_Martiello Nov 7 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A4: My only fear is that the transformation will take the focus off the learning. The environment should enhance learning and not detract from it. #3rdchat
  • mrsfail3rd Nov 7 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A4: I was nervous to do a transformation to start, but after going to RCA I was inspired to actually do one with my students. Their excitement for learning was 100% worth it, and I can’t wait to do another. #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Sounds like fun! Bet the kids loved finding out who the suspects were! #3rdchat
    In reply to @lesahaney, @8to3withMrsV
  • Ron_Martiello Nov 7 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Hi, Donna! Good to see you tonight. I hope your year is going well. #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth
  • Conine3rd Nov 7 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A2: pt 2. I am so fortunate enough to be at a school that has admin that supports our crazy ideas. These are transformations from 1st, 3rd and 4th grade. @Ms_Vinson @kdpearson #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:29 PM EST
    I love the idea of having items in a box or closed container. I rec'd a trunk from the CivilWarTrust with artifacts inside. We kept it closed for a day so the anticipation would build. Not a true transformation but a small one that got kids thinking! #3rdchat
    In reply to @lesahaney
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Just don't do it between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I wanted to do something different this year so the book tasting is perfect. #3rdchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A5 Be the Wild Card authors are a great resource 4 #roomtransformations Check out their Site at https://t.co/nLoCW6OrrB #3rdchat I also get inspired from the many room transformation tweets I see on #bethewildcard and @JordanPotrzeba @bmilla84 @Willvaden @SavannaBurns1
  • Conine3rd Nov 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A5: we’ve taken several ideas from Hope King and Kim Bearden, but our biggest resources are our peers! We have a room where we keep all our transformation stuff so we can all share. We have more table clothes and black lights than we know what to do with 😂 #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A concern I have it the cost. Some transformations I see are quite elaborate. Ideas for cost cutting or grant sources? #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A4:TBH I think some stumbling points for me might be that I might focus more on the cute "stuff" than making the activities challenging. #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:33 PM EST
    What a clever idea. Is this a campus shared resource area? #3rdchat
    In reply to @Conine3rd
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Great idea! #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth, @8to3withMrsV, @TeachingJam, @MissBrewGB
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A2 I was able to help 2 third grade teachers at my school with their camping transformation a couple of weeks ago. They tied it into their reading story The Raft #3rdchat @lwall93 It was so neat seeing the entire class inside the tent ⛺️ for their read aloud.
  • Ron_Martiello Nov 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A5: I enjoyed reading #BetheWildCard by @WadeKing7 and @hopekingteach. I loved discussing it with our #3rdchat friends.
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Kuddos to your staff! I love this. #3rdchat
    In reply to @Conine3rd
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    My #3rdchat colleagues are studying penguins and I'd love to help them transform their rooms into Antarctica. Ideas?
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Admin support is huge! Glad to hear you got it! #3rdchat
    In reply to @Conine3rd, @Ms_Vinson, @kdpearson
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
  • mrsfail3rd Nov 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A6: No matter big or small, just do it! You will be amazed at the excitement and engagement of your students when you do a room transformation!#3rdchat
  • MissBrewGB Nov 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A6 CANNONBALL!!!....and have fun! If you love it and have fun, the kids will think it's the best learning experience ever! #3rdchat
  • Conine3rd Nov 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A6: don’t over think it, and don’t feel like you have to spend a ton of money. We utilize a lot of supplies already on campus (butcher paper to cover walls and create things to hang on the walls), we buy in bulk and try to find items that could be used again #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Just found a Penguin transformation - going to suggest this!! #3rdchat Thanks for the inspiration!
  • sweitz508 Nov 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    So I'm doing some PD on @Ozobot for my school on Monday. I have some experience, but am no expert. Thoughts on what/how to include for a staff not familiar with them? TIA #elemchat #3rdchat #edtech
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    My intern @JujuMcDonald did one with cotton balls and confetti snowflakes hanging from the ceiling on fishing wire. We were studying polar bears and Skyped with a polar bear biologist to answer our questions that weren’t answered in our nonfiction text. #3rdchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24, @JujuMcDonald
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    I love this for so many reasons! Mostly, because I love when teachers share with each other! #truecollegiality #3rdchat
    • Conine3rd Nov 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
      A5: we’ve taken several ideas from Hope King and Kim Bearden, but our biggest resources are our peers! We have a room where we keep all our transformation stuff so we can all share. We have more table clothes and black lights than we know what to do with 😂 #3rdchat
  • Conine3rd Nov 7 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A6: pt2, also I would suggest not doing them super often. You want it to be magical for the kids, not something they expect. Like Ron Clark says, you are not entitled to magic, and we will tell students that sometimes.They appreciate our efforts more when we say that 🙂 #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:42 PM EST
    So fun - who wouldn't want to learn in this classroom!!!! Great job. #3rdchat @lwall93
    In reply to @TeachingJam, @lwall93, @lwall93
  • Ron_Martiello Nov 7 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A6: Start small. You can always build up. Keep the transformation relevant and not just related to learning. Have fun! #3rdchat
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:42 PM EST
    They also combined the camping transformation with #flashlightfriday and read their books with flashlights 🔦 #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:42 PM EST
    This looks fun too! Thank you for sharing. #3rdchat
    In reply to @TeachingJam, @JujuMcDonald
  • DonnaWeth Nov 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A6 Just do it. It doesn't have to be big, it just has to enahnce learning! #3rdchat
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
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  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    They read the story Penguin Chick, by Betty Tatham. We are doing "stop motion" setting activity tomorrow. Similar to this:https://t.co/2R7VfEnKWV #3rdchat
    In reply to @DonnaWeth
  • DonnaWeth Nov 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A7 We are reading Charlotte's Web and putting on the play. I intended to do a spider transformation for Halloween - it didn't happen, so I'm going to do it in November - it works... right? #3rdchat
  • Conine3rd Nov 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A7: our next big idea is doing like a puzzle room, like a life size jigsaw puzzle. I have no idea which content area we will utilize this for yet! We have a million ideas and just figure out skills to go with the ideas as we go #3rdchat
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A7 Since I’m now and instructional caoch@and don’t have a classroom of my own , I want to do a room transformation for the teachers I work with for an afternoon PD day. Any suggestions? #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A6: I think you can start small with some signature pieces in the room to get your feet wet! Keep the standards in the forefront too - don't let them get lost! #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
    This is great advice! #3rdchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:49 PM EST
    Just saw this today - maybe it will help you introduce them. I think I'd certainly let them try making a track. https://t.co/hZMDPFNmsB #3rdchat
    In reply to @sweitz508, @Ozobot
  • Ron_Martiello Nov 7 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A2: We read the biographies of famous baseball players like Roberto Clemente, Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron. That week, we transformed the room into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Used Google Arts and Culture to take a tour of the museum in Cooperstown, NY. #3rdchat
  • Ron_Martiello Nov 7 @ 9:49 PM EST
    Wow! #3rdchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • MissBrewGB Nov 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Instead of pilgrims......I want to turn my classroom into a Macy's Day balloon factory to celebrate Thanksgiving!!! #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Thanks for reminding me of this great book! #3rdchat
    In reply to @MissBrewGB
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
  • mrsfail3rd Nov 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A7: I’m not currently putting one together, but I’ve got some ideas! I’m planning a future winter theme and a possible football theme. #3rdchat
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Thanks for all the pictures and inspiring ideas. I am feeling more confident in jumping in and trying something. #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Excellent way to bring technology into the transformation!! #3rdchat
    In reply to @Ron_Martiello
  • Ron_Martiello Nov 7 @ 9:53 PM EST
    What a great idea! I love it. I like transformations that connect to literature. #3rdchat
    In reply to @MissBrewGB
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Ohhh, can't wait to hear how you do that - sounds like fun! #3rdchat
    In reply to @MissBrewGB
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A8: My take away is that there are some pretty amazing folks who are transforming their classrooms & education for their students - I think we all can..and I'd love to try it with my colleagues like @TeachingJam #3rdchat
  • ncarroll24 Nov 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    I didn't do this....YET! If I do it - I'll post pics! #3rdchat
    In reply to @Ron_Martiello
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    My take away is to start small, focus on the learning, and have fun! #3rdchat
  • Ron_Martiello Nov 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    I like what @Conine3rd said about not doing transformations every week. They should be exciting and unexpected. #3rdchat
  • MissBrewGB Nov 7 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A8 My take away is just another reminder that collectively we have so many great ideas! For example, I love the penguin idea, but I might use a winter theme somehow for traditional literature, or persuasive writing...really anything works if you are creative! #3rdchat
  • TeachingJam Nov 7 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Yes, I agree with this. It should be special and leave the kids wondering what they will do next. #3rdchat
    In reply to @Ron_Martiello, @Conine3rd
  • Conine3rd Nov 7 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A8: takeaway- collab.with your colleagues can be your biggest asset. Our 1st gr team did an AMAZING Mario room transf. It was so huge, they left it up for a week & other grades utilized it for their own content. Use your peers! Get parents involved! #3rdchat @kdpearson
  • lesahaney Nov 7 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Thanks for leading our chat this evening @TeachingJam #3rdchat