#1stchat Archive

Weekly chat for excited 1st grade teachers who love to learn and share ideas. Participants are interested in a variety of topics including literacy, math, technology, play, inquiry, and being the best educators they can be!

Sunday September 16, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hello, everyone! It's time for #1stchat. I'm Leka from Iowa. Please introduce yourself.
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hello #1stchat!! Excited to finally remember to jump in on aSunday. Michelle from Wisconsin.
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Happy Sunday! It's time for #1stchat. Val from sunny and summer-like Michigan!
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hi, Brooke! Welcome to #1stchat
    In reply to @BrookePeplinsk2
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hi, Michelle! Hope you had a good weekend! #1stchat
    In reply to @mflicek1
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hi #1stchat Georgina from SoCal. @lekadegroot @valruckes how was your week?
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    It’s been beautiful this weekend! A bit humid but I’m not complaining! #1stchat
    In reply to @valruckes
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hi, Val! It was nice and warm in Iowa as well! #1stchat
    In reply to @valruckes
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Happy Sunday friends!! Traci here from Kansas, it was hot today!! #1stchat
  • educhhaubry Sep 16 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hi guys! My name is Hannah and I am a student at Indiana University studying elementary education. #1stchat
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hi, Georgina! Glad you are here! #1stchat
    In reply to @GtanakaTanaka, @valruckes
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Hi, Traci! Great to see you! #1stchat
    In reply to @Woods1stgrade
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Hi, Hannah! Welcome to #1stchat
    In reply to @educhhaubry
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Q1 coming up... Please answer with A1 #1stchat
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:09 PM EDT
  • tjggmueller Sep 16 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    #1stchat-Tammi from Iowa ready to go tonight.
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Q1 is on deck! #1stchat
  • Yanilka_c Sep 16 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Hello everyone! my name is Yanilka #1stchat
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: In kinder we have been working hard on our stamina for read to self, hoping I can start to teach groups now!! Also lining up without touching each other, small baby steps happening #1stchat
  • tjggmueller Sep 16 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Tammi from Iowa ready to chat tonight-just a bit late. #1stchat
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 First graders are building stamina for reading and writing, learning routines, getting more independent, and showing lots and lots of kindness! #1stchat
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Hi, Yanilka. Welcome to #1stchat
    In reply to @Yanilka_c
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Hi Tammi, glad you are joining us. #1stchat
    In reply to @tjggmueller
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Hi, Tammi! Glad you are here! #1stchat
    In reply to @tjggmueller
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: they have worked so hard building up their reading stamina and knowing their job at centers/station. This week we’ll start rotating and I’ll begin to pull small groups #1stchat
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: My Ss can do read to self for 15 min, are showing nice empathy/caring towards each other and even forgiveness/patience. #1stchat
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Lining up without touching each other is our goal as well! They are also practicing to show me they are ready to leave the room without reminders. #1stchat
    In reply to @Woods1stgrade
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Mine too! #1stchat
    In reply to @Woods1stgrade
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    I had a little one ask if he could console a peer who was crying, it only made the crying worse, but the gesture was so sweet. #1stchat
  • tjggmueller Sep 16 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1- A student who was pulled from the classroom as a kindergartener has not tried to run once out of my room, has complied with directions, and completed work. #1stchat
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 We have reached 20 minutes of stamina in read to self. They are also building stamina on carpet time as well. #1stchat
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    He's off to a good start! #1stchat
    • tjggmueller Sep 16 @ 8:13 PM EDT
      A1- A student who was pulled from the classroom as a kindergartener has not tried to run once out of my room, has complied with directions, and completed work. #1stchat
  • educhhaubry Sep 16 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: Since I do not yet have a class of my own, I can share my own progress. So far this school year, I have learned so much great information about how to better schedule my future class and integrate technology into the classroom. #1stchat
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    I like be when they take care of each other. #1stchat
    In reply to @valruckes
  • tjggmueller Sep 16 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1 cont.- We are also making good progress on listening for attention signals and following directions. #1stchat
  • LoriW1088 Sep 16 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Hello #1stchat Where does the time go?
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1: I'm feeling better and learning about teaching kdg everyday, I"m learning right along with my kiddos #1stchat
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    I love it when they take care of each other. #1stchat
    In reply to @valruckes
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1 most students know each other's names. I also assign numbers for each student. They know each other's numbers as well:) #1stchat
  • stevenmweese Sep 16 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1: My students have made great progress this year so far. I think the biggest success so far has been learning the GM and GR routines and being able to work independently! #1stchat
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Can you clarify what you mean about "how to better schedule"? Curious. #1stchat
    In reply to @educhhaubry
  • ComerfordCathy Sep 16 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    My firsties have settled into a routine and are doing beautifully. I have a collab class this year and they are so kind to one another. #1stchat
  • BrookePeplinsk2 Sep 16 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    #1stchat I'm not a teacher yet but I do work in a kindergarten class room at at daycare and have noticed the students becoming more comfortable with one another along with an increased attention span.
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I'm so happy all of mine now now their number and how to find their mail at the end of the day #1stchat
    • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:16 PM EDT
      A1 most students know each other's names. I also assign numbers for each student. They know each other's numbers as well:) #1stchat
  • tjggmueller Sep 16 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    They learn that pretty quickly, don't they? Mine help me remember. #1stchat
    In reply to @lekadegroot
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I use Whole Brain Teaching. They are getting good at Class-Yes, Hands & Eyes, Mirrors up! #1stchat
    In reply to @tjggmueller
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1: they’re working on remembering their number in the classroom along with their passcode for the iPad #1stchat
  • Yanilka_c Sep 16 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I am currently helping as a volunteer at my local elementary school. So far I've noticed that the students have gotten better with the morning routines. #1stchat #ed254
  • educhhaubry Sep 16 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    In one of my classes, we are learning about different websites to use for scheduling purposes and to help the student's parents stay up-to-date with what we are learning in the classroom. #1stchat
    In reply to @valruckes
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    My students are getting better at reading the rotation charts and know what to do. #1stchat
    In reply to @stevenmweese
  • tjggmueller Sep 16 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    We do a variety of things such as those, too. Right now, the favorite call back is alligator, alligator, chomp, chomp. #1stchat
    In reply to @lekadegroot
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Right? I have 25 students this year so I haven't become fluent in knowing everyone's number yet. #1stchat
    In reply to @tjggmueller
  • LoriW1088 Sep 16 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I have a visual schedule posted for the morning routine. We're getting there. #1stchat
    In reply to @Yanilka_c
  • mrs_bann Sep 16 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Joining a bit late Rachel from Florida first grade IPS #1stchat
    In reply to @GtanakaTanaka, @Woods1stgrade
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Q2 coming up... #1stchat
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:20 PM EDT
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A1: most of mine can find the @seesaw icon on their ipads and post a picture, you know I love this accomplishment #1stchat
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Q2 is on deck! #1stchat
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Hi, Rachel! Glad you are here! #1stchat
    In reply to @mrs_bann, @GtanakaTanaka, @Woods1stgrade
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    We are off to a great start with @seesaw most of the families have connected with their child's account. #1stchat
    In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @Seesaw, @Seesaw
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: empathy & kindness, independence, goal setting & reflection. I will help by direct teaching each skill and allowing a lot of practice and failure #1stchat
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    my families are really using it this year to send me messages and I"ve sent all messages this way. I love @seesaw #1stchat
    • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:22 PM EDT
      We are off to a great start with @seesaw most of the families have connected with their child's account. #1stchat
      In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @Seesaw, @Seesaw
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2 Independence, collaboration & empathy. I am building a community where everyone has a chance to lead and help others. They have a lot of responsibilities to keep our classroom a happy place. #1stchat
  • ComerfordCathy Sep 16 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2: I want my firsties to login in to love reading and be able to do so independently. We’ve buddied with a 3rd warden class to help during homeroom. #1stchat
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    I love Seesaw but am actually trying out Dojo this year. They added a portfolio and I have a few Ss that I need to constantly communicate behavior to Ps. I’m hoping to move away from the behavior part #1stchat
    In reply to @lekadegroot, @Woods1stgrade, @Seesaw
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    We haven’t gotten our devices yet:( Hoping by the end of the week. So far I’ve been posting for parents. Can’t wait until Ss will be able to. #1stchat
    In reply to @lekadegroot, @Woods1stgrade, @Seesaw
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3 Becoming joyful readers, problem solvers, and flexible thinkers. Use teachable moments, model, and recognize students when they demonstrate those behaviors. #1stchat
  • tjggmueller Sep 16 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2: I want my students to self regulate, think positively, and show kindness. I am teaching, modeling, and practicing every day throughout our core classes. #1stchat
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    That was A2! #1stchat
    • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      A3 Becoming joyful readers, problem solvers, and flexible thinkers. Use teachable moments, model, and recognize students when they demonstrate those behaviors. #1stchat
  • mrs_bann Sep 16 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2 stamina in all areas, self awareness and positive peer collaboration. I will model and give plenty of ss collaborative ops #1stchat
  • ComerfordCathy Sep 16 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2 I also want my kiddos to write and use Seesaw on their own... lots of modeling #1stchat
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    I love cross grade collaboration! #1stchat
    In reply to @ComerfordCathy
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A2: Be problem solvers, creative, and eager learners #1stchat
  • mrs_bann Sep 16 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A1 ss have learned their numbers. Making progress on not calling out and taking turns. #1stchat
  • educhhaubry Sep 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    I would like my students to acquire social skills while working with other students. I would help them achieve this goal by having the students work in groups frequently. I also would love for my students to be able to read a book and be able to comprehend the book. #1stchat
  • stevenmweese Sep 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A2: The top 3 skills I want my students to acquire this year is reading strategies, problem-solving skills, empathy. I will help my students by modeling strategies, being positive about things that may not go right, and model how to care for others every day. #1stchat
  • Yanilka_c Sep 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    I completely agree with your three top skills especially kindness. I will do my best to show my students how to treat others with respect. #1stchat #ed254
    In reply to @Woods1stgrade
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Q3 coming up... #1stchat
  • tjggmueller Sep 16 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    The dojo portfolios are super easy. I use Dojo for behavior, communication, class story, big ideas, and now portfolios. My kids are already posting on their own. We just have to revisit their purpose-not just pics of friends. #1stchat
    In reply to @GtanakaTanaka, @lekadegroot, @Woods1stgrade, @Seesaw
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:30 PM EDT
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Q3 is on deck! #1stchat
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing. We haven’t used the portfolio yet. I was trying to streamline apps from 3 to 1. #1stchat
    In reply to @tjggmueller, @lekadegroot, @Woods1stgrade, @Seesaw
  • mrs_bann Sep 16 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 talk to them ask them what goals they have guide them don’t tell them get to know them their strengths and what they want to get better at. I am working on this so easy to just tell them thier goal but that’s not what they always need #1stchat
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 We’ve already started setting reading goals and we check-in on those goals daily. Setting goals to read more books than day before. #1stchat
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Do they write down their goals? #1stchat
    • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:31 PM EDT
      A3 We’ve already started setting reading goals and we check-in on those goals daily. Setting goals to read more books than day before. #1stchat
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3: I made a data book that the Ss color in as I benchmark things and I ask them what they want to reach by next time. At the end of the day I'm trying to have a reflection time to talk about the day to teach what reflection look like #1stchat
  • ComerfordCathy Sep 16 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3: During writers workshop I try to meet with the kiddos twice a week to help them reflect and set goals for the current writing idea. #1stchat
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    They write their goal on a Post-it prior to reading and tally each book that is read and reread on another Post-It. #1stchat
    In reply to @lekadegroot
  • stevenmweese Sep 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3: I am constantly asking open-ended questions to encourage them to think about how things could be done differently or be expanded upon. We have set grade-level goals that are easy for students to measure. #1stchat
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Do you use Calkins reading? We will be getting to the setting goals lesson soon. #1stchat
    In reply to @valruckes
  • LoriW1088 Sep 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    How many data pages do you use? #1stchat
    In reply to @Woods1stgrade
  • tjggmueller Sep 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3: I know this is probably a weakness of mine. We often talk about the previous day's work during the morning meeting. I need to be better at this. #1stchat
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Yes, we are using the Units of Study from #TCRWP. #1stchat
    In reply to @mflicek1
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3 In academic areas, I will visit & review learning goals often to help Ss know what they are learning. #1stchat
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    I tried to cover the big standards like recognize upper and lower, recognize #s and shapes, sight words, writing name, writing abc and numbers. #1stchat
    In reply to @LoriW1088
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I think it's good to recall information from a prior day #1stchat
    In reply to @tjggmueller
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    What are some goals you have set? #1stchat
    In reply to @stevenmweese
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3: we set goals a lot during our reading and writing conferences. We write these down and add them to our book boxes and writing folders #1stchat
  • educhhaubry Sep 16 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3: At the start of each school year, I will ask each student what they hope to learn by the end of the year or by the end of the chapter and we will meet frequently to see if the student is on the right path to reaching their goal. #1stchat
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I have tried to be very intentional with what our objectives are and why we are learning each center and why we are doing what we are doing. This is new for me, #1stchat
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Do students record the data? You are giving me a good idea here... I may have my students work on certain skills from the book. #1stchat
    In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @LoriW1088
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    That’s their Reading Mat. Book stack starts on “Go side” and after it’s read they move it over to “Stop side”. Then they reread. #1stchat
    In reply to @ComerfordCathy
  • LoriW1088 Sep 16 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Yes. I have them color in where they are and we set a goal for the next time we meet. #1stchat
    In reply to @lekadegroot, @Woods1stgrade
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Conferring with students provides a great opportunity to set goals and check-in on them. #1stchat
    In reply to @mflicek1
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Love this idea! #1stchat
    • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:38 PM EDT
      That’s their Reading Mat. Book stack starts on “Go side” and after it’s read they move it over to “Stop side”. Then they reread. #1stchat
      In reply to @ComerfordCathy
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    yes, graphs on each page and they colored in the number, great way for me to start teaching about graphs and data too.. I'm getting ready to meet back up with them to see how we are growing on our abc's. I just made a book and bound, easy for me to take to meetings. #1stchat
    In reply to @lekadegroot, @LoriW1088
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    How many Ss do you have? How many times a week do you confer with them? #1stchat
    In reply to @valruckes, @mflicek1
  • LoriW1088 Sep 16 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I really like that idea. I think I have to try it. Thanks for sharing. #1stchat
    In reply to @valruckes, @ComerfordCathy
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    It really helps them to establish good reading habits. I can't take the credit. This is from the Units of Study. #1stchat
    In reply to @lekadegroot
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Q4 coming up... #1stchat
  • Seesaw Sep 16 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    So much Seesaw love in #1stchat tonight! Did you see this activity by Kara Davenport that was just added to the library? Browse Seesaw's Activity Library to find other ideas ready to use in your class this week! Thankful to have you all in our community! https://t.co/fhROaLardq
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I have 22 students. I confer with about 3 a day. #1stchat
    In reply to @GtanakaTanaka, @mflicek1
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:42 PM EDT
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I have 19 this year and I get to them each for sure once a week and those needier ones twice #1stchat
    In reply to @GtanakaTanaka, @valruckes
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Q4 is on deck! #1stchat
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Thank you! I’m working really hard at conferring this year. #1stchat
    In reply to @mflicek1, @valruckes
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    This looks great!! I ❤️@Seesaw! All the Activities that are already created! #1stchat
    In reply to @Seesaw, @Seesaw
  • tjggmueller Sep 16 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4: I am teaching math differently than I have before-using more guided math and small groups. It is my career dev. plan, so I will be revisiting it often. #1stchat
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4: I"ve been focused on personalized learning and being intentional about involving the Ss in their learning. Being intentional about explaining objectives and the "why" we are doing things #1stchat
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    PS I’m a little jealous, number 30 starts tomorrow 😞 #1stchat
    In reply to @mflicek1, @valruckes
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q4 I do lots of professional reading around literacy, teacher leadership, social-emotional learning. My goal is to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Otherwise, I'm no longer growing. #1stchat
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    that's just crazy!! There's no way to meet all those needs #1stchat
    In reply to @GtanakaTanaka, @mflicek1, @valruckes
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Me too! #1stchat Good resource here. https://t.co/iMizTimyQy
    In reply to @LoriW1088, @valruckes, @ComerfordCathy
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4: Using our goal setting and using it more strategically, more PBL opportunities, add more STEM #1stchat
  • AliciaMISmith Sep 16 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Jumping in. Yes to this! Growth of any kind requires discomfort—it’s okay to be uncomfortable is what I always tell myself. #1stchat
    In reply to @valruckes
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #1stchat
    In reply to @Woods1stgrade, @mflicek1, @valruckes
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    I need to continue to be strategic with this also. #1stchat
    In reply to @GtanakaTanaka, @valruckes
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    I am too! Pre-assessment and really pinpointing what students need. Grouping will be very fluid. #1stchat
    In reply to @tjggmueller
  • stevenmweese Sep 16 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A4: My professional goals is to always be ready to learn and try new things. I want to also make sure that I am making my lessons meaningful. I want to always grow and learn during my teaching career. #1stchat
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Oh my! I can’t even imagine!! Thinking of you! #1stchat
    In reply to @GtanakaTanaka, @valruckes
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Right there with you, friend! #1stchat
    In reply to @Woods1stgrade
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Love this tool! #1stchat
    In reply to @lekadegroot, @LoriW1088, @valruckes, @ComerfordCathy
  • ComerfordCathy Sep 16 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A4: I’m using mini lessons in writing this year and conferencing more to help my beginning writers. The individual conf helps me stay accountable as I can see if mini lessons are evident in their writing. #1stchat
  • ErinDealey Sep 16 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Great #BookMat resource from #1stchat @lekadegroot
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A4: I want to keep working on Readers Workshop. I’m not in a RW district and several at my school are trying #1stchat
  • educhhaubry Sep 16 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A4: My professional goal is to help my students have a passion for learning and help them enjoy their time in the classroom while still learning to their full potential. #1stchat
  • tjggmueller Sep 16 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Oh my-I am not too far behind with 24-I have 2 full time one on one aides and another student on a different plan-but what can we do-stay calm and teach 1st grade, right? #1stchat
    In reply to @GtanakaTanaka, @mflicek1, @valruckes
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I'm attending Integrative STEM/Literacy workshop. I will let you know what i learn. #1stchat
    In reply to @mflicek1
  • ErinDealey Sep 16 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Oh dear! Do you know about #KidsNeedMentors ? Are you paired with an author @GtanakaTanaka ? #1stchat
    In reply to @GtanakaTanaka, @mflicek1, @valruckes, @GtanakaTanaka
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    This sounds interesting! #1stchat
    In reply to @lekadegroot, @mflicek1
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A4: I also want to be more strategic with my global collaborations and connections! Excited for my @Seesaw blog connection with our Austrian friends @ebene09 and our author friend @ErinDealey #1stchat
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Sounds amazing! You'll have to tell us all about it. #1stchat
    In reply to @lekadegroot, @mflicek1
  • ErinDealey Sep 16 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Yes! Me, too. That's why I'm here. Learning more about Firsts from #1stchat. : )
    In reply to @mflicek1, @lekadegroot
  • mrs_bann Sep 16 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Get organized, get involved lean new strats and collaborate #1stchat
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    This is an awesome program #1stchat! @ErinDealey can they still get partnered up???
    In reply to @ErinDealey, @GtanakaTanaka, @valruckes, @ErinDealey
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A4 My goal is to keep everything streamlined. Focus on WHYs and make things intentional. Having 25 students make me rethink what's really important. (not as bad as 30 in @GtanakaTanaka class) #1stchat
  • mrs_bann Sep 16 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A4 get organized, get involved, learn new strats and collaborate with new people at my new school. #1stchat
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Will do! #1stchat
    In reply to @valruckes, @mflicek1
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Q5 coming up... #1stchat
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Yes, with more Ss we have to be more intentional and constantly thinking. #1stchat
    In reply to @lekadegroot
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Reader's Workshop is the way to go. I do reading, writing, and math workshops. #1stchat
    In reply to @GtanakaTanaka
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Q5 Last Q of the night #1stchat
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Q5 is on deck! #1stchat
  • Seesaw Sep 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    KDG Teachers! Did you see this awesome activity by Mrs. Hendler that was just added to the library? Browse Seesaw's Activity Library today to find other new ideas ready to use in your classroom this week! https://t.co/PXim3razVk #kinderchat #prekchat #1stchat
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    We do writers workshop but the district hasn’t yet jumped onto readers workshop. We are also a CGI district. #1stchat
    In reply to @valruckes
  • educhhaubry Sep 16 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A5: I would provide an iPad for every student to use in class. #1stchat
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A6: Clone myself so I could provide each Ss with the amount of time from me that they deserve. #1stchat
  • valruckes - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A5 If I could have one thing for my classroom it would be a room full of happy, healthy, worry-free first graders who love school and learning. (It's only week 2 but I believe I already have it.) #1stchat
  • tjggmueller Sep 16 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A5: If I could have one thing for my classroom, it would be time and space. #1stchat
  • Woods1stgrade Sep 16 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A5: right now I'd love another person in my classroom to meet all the needs. #1stchat but I do feel spoiled with stuff and tech
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A6: be effective so that all my Ss get what they need. #1stchat
  • lekadegroot - Moderator Sep 16 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A5 I was gonna say more time but my clone should work:) #1stchat
    • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:57 PM EDT
      A6: Clone myself so I could provide each Ss with the amount of time from me that they deserve. #1stchat
  • mrs_bann Sep 16 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Be the one person that unconditionally loves and understands each one of my firsties #1stchat
  • Seesaw Sep 16 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Check out these other great Seesaw activities just for 1st graders! #1stchat! ⤵️
  • ComerfordCathy Sep 16 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A5: I would ❤️to be able to give every child the time they need #1stchat
  • GtanakaTanaka Sep 16 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Oops, A5 #1stchat
  • mflicek1 Sep 16 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Great convo #1stchat friends! Make a wonderful week everyone!!
  • ErinDealey Sep 16 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Hey @Jarrett_Lerner --can these #1stchat teachers still be paired up? #KidsNeedMentors Asking for some awesome teachers!
    In reply to @mflicek1, @GtanakaTanaka, @valruckes, @Jarrett_Lerner