#gfedchat Archive


Monday October 29, 2018
9:30 PM EDT

  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT
  • jay6021 Oct 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Jay Johnson 8th grade South Tech and engineering currently reading: My Anxiety Handbook #gfedchat
  • DSwangstue Oct 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A1: Danielle Swangstue, Ben Franklin special education. The book I read that impacted me most as an educator is The Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal, by Jonathan Mooney. #gfedchat
  • DKrueger120 Oct 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A1: Diane Krueger, 8th grade English at Valley, Readicide (K. Gallagher) / Book Love (P. Kittle) / Book Whisperer (D. Miller) / Disrupting Thinking (B. Probst and K. Beers) #gfedchat
  • smilingin3rd Oct 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Amber, 3rd Discovery, A Child Called It #gfedchat
  • SkoolCNSLR_Mc Oct 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Leigh McNichols Ben Franklin, school counselor, Marching off the Map. #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Becca Lord, Intervention Strategist at Valley MS, currently reading Troublemakers by Carla Shalaby #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Melinda Blakeman, Reading Specialist, Twining Elementary/Middle School. Lost at School by Ross Greene #gfedchat
  • Carlson2ndGrade Oct 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Megan Carlson, 2nd grade at Discovery, Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Melissa Buchhop 4th grade Century. This book is amazing! I have been implementing the ideas this school year #gfedchat
  • KoraSpicer Oct 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Kora Spicer SLP at Twining. The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon #gfedchat
  • MThompsonHS Oct 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Michelle Thompson - Head Start - just finished The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog #gfedchat
  • jbecker220 Oct 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    My name is Jennifer Becker. I teach 7th grade Literature at ESMS. A book that I have read which has impacted me as an educator is “Teach Like A Champion”. #gfedchat
  • pederson_mr Oct 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Evan Pederson, PE @ Lake Agassiz & West Elementary. This is the Day by Tim Tebow #gfedchat
  • khanson54 Oct 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Kristy Hanson- Head Start - Mind in the Making #gfedchat
  • KJWirt Oct 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Kari Hearn Central HS special ed #gfedchat
  • ecseteacher16 Oct 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Aimee Curran ecse teacher at west n book study #gfedchat
  • shyanneslp Oct 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Shyanne Driscoll, Speech-Language Pathologist at West, Schuyler's Monster #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Leah Smith, Special Education teacher at Discovery. Lost at School by Ross Greene comes to mind and so does Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller. #gfedchat #teacherbooks
  • justinjhawks Oct 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Justin Johnson Schroeder #gfedchat
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Ann Freund , kelly , grade 2. #gfedchat
  • Johnson5Century Oct 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A1 - Lindsey Johnson, 5th grade at Century, Teach Like a Pirate #gfedchat
  • bmhanson7 Oct 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Britta Meza, Elem Tech Partner at Viking & Lake Agassiz, just finished reading Girl Wash Your Face...makes you rethink every aspect of your life #gfedchat
  • BrandvoldsClass Oct 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Elisha Brandvold SPED @ Phoenix, Lost at School by Ross Greene #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    LOVE Disrupting Thinking! Really made me look at what I do with reading! #gfedchat
    In reply to @DKrueger120
  • MissBoucher1 Oct 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A1:Dana Boucher,1st grade Lake Agassiz. Freedom Writers, Teach Like a Pirate. #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A1: Joel Schleicher, Exec. Dir. of Tech. Current book: @TimelessLrng, reinforcing & reshaping the way I think about innovations that have a meaningful impact on students; allowing for voice, choice, natural curiosity and passion for learning. #gfedchat
  • TOstgarden Oct 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Theresa Ostgarden South Middle School Business Ed-I can't remember what the book was called but it was related to Native Americans and what they had gone through and still deal with today. It was for my master's degree #gfedchat.
  • counselingbos Oct 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A1: Amanda Bosman, counselor at Phoenix and Winship, Boy who was raised by a dog. #gfedchat
  • JeremyCebula Oct 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Jeremy Cebula SMS Innovations - Launch by @spencerideas @ajjuliani #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    That's on my Christmas list!!!! WANT!! #gfedchat
    In reply to @bmhanson7
  • elundbyAPE Oct 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Emily Lundby, Adapted PE. Lost at School by Ross Greene #gfedchat
  • n8olson31 Oct 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Nathan Olson, @vmsroyals 8th grade math, Smart Baseball by @keithlaw #gfedchat
  • kmuus12 Oct 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Kurt Muus 5th Grade Viking, Teach Like a Pirate #gfedchat
  • JessieRErickson Oct 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Jessie Erickson, CTP at South and Twining. Read “What School Could Be”. Hope to see it “be”. #gfedchat
  • MrsSlominski2 Oct 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Allison Slominski 2nd grade Winship, The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog #gfedchat
  • AmyAmykruger2 Oct 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Amy Kruger - Elem Spanish, Kelly Teach Like a Pirate #gfedchat
  • JenNeil12 Oct 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Jennifer Neil, Kelly, 3rd, Book Whisperer & Teach Like a Pirate #gfedchat
  • amykuznia Oct 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Amy Sage- K Discovery- the book Melanie - impacted me as an educator and mom! #gfedchat
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Reading /read a few books on cluster grouping and reaching the high achievers in the classroom #gfedchat
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT
  • jbecker2501 Oct 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Jared Becker, PE @ Discovery Elementary...The Energy Bus #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A2: Lots of Ts at Valley have something like this... I love using cover images though and I keep around the books I've finished to promote conversations! #gfedchat
  • DKrueger120 Oct 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A2: I have a classroom library – many titles, book covers promoted everywhere, my personal reading life posted, student recommendations posted, each class’s 10 Reasons to Read #gfedchat
  • DSwangstue Oct 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A2: Students and parents will see a literacy-rich environment full of books and reading materials. #gfedchat
  • whaleygrade4 Oct 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: Jocelyn Whaley, 4th @ winship. teaching with love and logic #gfedchat
  • tjentz Oct 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: Tracy Jentz, I’m everywhere 😉, “Dare to Lead” by the incomparable @BreneBrown. #gfedchat
  • jay6021 Oct 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A2: Even though I teach Tech Ed. We still take time each week in my class to silent read! #gfedchat
  • n8olson31 Oct 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    I would say as far as ed books, @classroomchef and It Won’t Be Easy by @MrTomRad - Mr. Rademacher gets real about teaching in a way no one else has. #gfedchat
  • jbecker220 Oct 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A2: When students/parents/staff enter my classroom they will see a thematic colorful room with boards focusing on the elements of literature. I have 5 wall bookcases filled with a genre organized classroom library. #gfedchat
  • Carlson2ndGrade Oct 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A2: Read alouds, independent reading, and lots of books #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A2: They will see books everywhere. Displayed, in bins/libraries, on the tables ready for lessons. Our MS Ts post the books they are reading outside of their classroom doors #gfedchat
  • MThompsonHS Oct 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1 - a warm and inviting book/reading area, books in every learning area #gfedchat
  • MissBoucher1 Oct 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A2: I have a reading corner full of student favorites including the stuffed animal book characters. They'll see lots of read aloud and student book boxes filled with student choice books. #gfedchat
  • ecseteacher16 Oct 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A2: whole area w diff genres of books, themes of books, kids choosing tht they want to read n enjoy, tchers reading to students. #gfedchat
  • PageKristy Oct 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Kristy Page, School Psychologist at Red River HS, Community HS, Adult Transition Program, Lake Agassiz, Twining #gfedchat
  • JessieRErickson Oct 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Book cover displays, book graffiti wall with favorite quotes, displays, maybe book brackets for March Madness, and books every where. #gfedchat
  • whaleygrade4 Oct 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A2: books on display, books we are currently reading, and a wall of books we've read #gfedchat
  • AbbyGoldenstein Oct 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Abby Goldenstein, preschool SLP at West #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A2: many many books! I have a large classroom library. Book boxes for the Ss choice of books, books on display that we are reading #gfedchat
  • JenNeil12 Oct 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A2: A large classroom library & Ss reading. #gfedchat
  • MrsGV3 Oct 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Kari Groeneveld, Lake Agassiz! #gfedchat
  • BrandvoldsClass Oct 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A2: I have a classroom library and a reading area that has comfy spots to sit in while they read #gfedchat
  • SkoolCNSLR_Mc Oct 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A2: I don’t keep any books out, because of having a small office, but all My books are at Ss level. #gfedchat
  • tjentz Oct 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A2: He didn’t know it (until now), but seeing @chrisberg12 read everyday during lunch jump started my reading for fun again. Now, I rarely leave home without a book in my purse. #gfedchat
  • n8olson31 Oct 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A2: I have the book I am currently reading outside my room and a bookshelf with several rows of books for kids to borrow- and I teach math:) #gfedchat
  • KoraSpicer Oct 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1 - I have an area squared off with all of my books. #gfedchat
  • shyanneslp Oct 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A2: They will see my shelves of books, themed books out for display, books within reach for preschoolers to choose #gfedchat
  • kmuus12 Oct 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A2 A classroom library with a diverse selection of books, comfy chairs and pillows, a twenty minute block where kids can read what they want to. #gfedchat
  • AbbyGoldenstein Oct 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1: A few shelves of books; usually one or two specific books used per week with hands-on speech/language activities to correspond #gfedchat
  • jbecker2501 Oct 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A2: I encourage students to live an active lifestyle. I will emphasize that being active also includes activating your mind. I don't really have books in my classroom since I teach in the gym. #gfedchat
  • MrsGV3 Oct 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A2: There are book choices everywhere in our room! They may also see me reading a book as kids read to themselves. I like to practice what I preach! #gfedchat
  • TOstgarden Oct 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2: I don't have a place for books in my class. I just added the 20 minutes a day reading in classes and I listen to kid's do their 10 book challenge. It's making me what to read more and be more active. #gfedchat
  • JessieRErickson Oct 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Steal reading time when you can! Carry a book because you never know when you may have time to read! #gfedchat
    In reply to @tjentz, @chrisberg12
  • Johnson5Century Oct 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2 - Big classroom library that students browse through daily. Also, the book we are reading aloud is always displayed at the front. #gfedchat
  • bmhanson7 Oct 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2: It's fun being in multiple buildings, because I get to see students walking the halls before school with books in their hands and having conversations about their books. #gfedchat
  • elundbyAPE Oct 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Q2: Unfortunately I don't have books in the gymnasium, but I try to just encourage students to be active and learn about different sports #gfedchat
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2: Books in colorful bin organized by picture book/chapter book, book boxes , classroom library #gfedchat
  • JeremyCebula Oct 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2: Take time to talk to Ss about the books they are reading. Give and ask for recommendations. #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A1: I have a "good readers do this" type area dedicated on my wall. I am always talking with students about books and promoting a variety of reading experiences. #gfedchat
  • counselingbos Oct 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2: shelves of books. Using books in lots of my classroom lessons. #gfedchat
  • kseniakelly1 Oct 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2: Reading assignments that come home! #gfedchat
  • pederson_mr Oct 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A2: As a PE teacher, I encourage students to active, I provide the students with many different posters that would provide students with some short reading material during transitions. #gfedchat
  • KJWirt Oct 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A2: shelf of books, newspapers, lots of teachers post "I am reading" #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A2: many books- book recommendation sheets-comfy places to read-a "What we're reading" sign outside the classroom. #gfedchat
  • amykuznia Oct 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Literacy rich environment! Word walls...Books in our classrooms and even in the Discovery lunchroom. #gfedchat
  • mbadger2121 Oct 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A2: books are everywhere on shelves. ZONES area. My desk. My favorite book is posted my outside office. #gfedchat
  • AmyAmykruger2 Oct 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A2: As a specialist I don't really have a classroom library, but my school and fellow teachers have literacy displayed in every nook and cranny of their awesome classrooms! #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    I'm late! Kari Melland CTP Schroeder, Discovery & Phoenix Book: The Glass Castle & The Book Whisper #gfedchat
  • MrsSlominski2 Oct 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A2: a diverse classroom library and a variety of seats/chairs and pillows to read with #gfedchat
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT
  • PageKristy Oct 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A2: Im not a classroom y teacher, but when I go in classrooms, I see reading corners, books, word walls, Read posters, t etc.. #gfedchat
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A2: In my first grade classroom, it was fun to have a section of a bulletin board available for kids to make book recommendations to each other. Extra fun after they got to know each others' interests and loves. #gfedchat
  • SporbertJessica Oct 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A2 I love to use books in speech therapy. I do themes and always have the books that we will be doing that week displayed in my room #gfedchat
  • justinjhawks Oct 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A2- Not as much as I should. We do reading challenges with each chapter we study. #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    lol this is Answer 2! #mondaybrain #gfedchat
  • DSwangstue Oct 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A3: After students in the resource room finish the lesson for the day, some are able to pick a book of their choice for me to read aloud. This is a good motivator for reluctant readers. #gfedchat
  • jbecker220 Oct 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A3: One unique way I engage my students with reading is with the use of Interactive Student Notebooks. #gfedchat
  • DKrueger120 Oct 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A3: Book promos / chats / commercials #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A3: I like to make books with my Reading Recovery Ss staring them as the main character. We take pictures and create a book about them. They love to read it over and over and over #gfedchat
  • jay6021 Oct 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A3: I don't have a lot of opportunities to engage students in reading during my tech ed. class. I try to ask them what they are reading and reinforce how important that skill is for them. #gfedchat
  • KoraSpicer Oct 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A3: With my kids working on speech sounds, we will read a book and I have them find things in the pictures that have their sounds in them. #gfedchat
  • Carlson2ndGrade Oct 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A3: Reader's theater is always a hit! #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A3: Last year I did a big March Madness reading bracket on the wall outside my room that 3rd graders saw, some are now in my room this year and asking if they are going to get to do that #gfedchat
  • AmyAmykruger2 Oct 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A3: Read the books/authors that they are reading #gfedchat
  • MissBoucher1 Oct 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A3: Every year I hold a "book bonanza" where I bring in tons of books from the library and Ss are invited to brings books from home. The whole day is about reading..we use tents, ect. Ss become excited every year! #gfedchat
  • TOstgarden Oct 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A3: Have conversations with the kids. Make those connections. It's also important to connect to your librarian to help with book selection. #gfedchat
  • JeremyCebula Oct 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A3: Have ideas to share with Ss and read the books they recommend to you #gfedchat
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A3: I also love the idea of a book tasting party! #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A3 Talk to kids about books they are reading, read the ELBA books, ask Ss for book recommendations, loan my own books to kids, get excited about new books coming out #gfedchat
  • GFPSCappon Oct 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A1: Nicky Cappon, Twining 6th Grade ELA, Reading, Social Studies/7th Grade English. Primates, has changed my mind about graphic novels and open my mind to using them in the classroom #gfedchat
  • kseniakelly1 Oct 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A3: Our students enter a few poetry contests throughout the year, and an interactive writing project that gets published - keeping it exciting! Just had one of my students win the 6 Words Story contest at the GF Public Library:) #gfedchat
  • pederson_mr Oct 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A3: Last year I had 1 on 1 with some students and we read articles online then discussed about how to use exercise to release stress, frustration and difficulties with their emotions. #gfedchat
  • MrsGV3 Oct 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A3: I like to gamify...gamefy....I like to turn reading into a game, lol! The kids enjoy going on word hunts, solving reading mysteries and getting crafty. I like to tap into what the kids like and tie that into literacy! #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A3: I honestly think just chatting with kids about books is a great place to start... when I see a kid with a book that looks interesting to me, I ask about it and I'll want a good description of it. Great way to promote reading and build relationships! #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Love this! I want to be in your class for the WHOLE day of Book Bonanza! #gfedchat
    In reply to @MissBoucher1
  • GFPSCappon Oct 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2: Books, books and more books! Copies of my all time favorites. Cozy reading areas around the room. Students and teacher reading. #gfedchat
  • shyanneslp Oct 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A3: I pair books with sensory bins, visuals, sequencing cards #gfedchat
  • Johnson5Century Oct 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    I was even engaged! I couldn't wait to find out what book took the whole thing. :) #gfedchat
    In reply to @buchhop25
  • JessieRErickson Oct 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3 interactive read aloud, shared reading, talk about books, book logs, March madness - book competition... MODEL! #gfedchat
  • GFPSCappon Oct 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3: I read to the students, they love it! When reading children’s books I’m animate and exaggerated. We have conversations about books and reading outside of class. I share what I’m currently reading. #gfedchat
  • bmhanson7 Oct 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3: Lots of ways to engage readers...in the classroom Scholastic book orders were always a hit...participating in the Global Read Aloud or ELBA (where they know others have read the book too and can talk about the books with them) #gfedchat
  • elundbyAPE Oct 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3: I don't really have the opportunities to engage my students with reading in the gym, but I do ask what book they are reading in their classroom! #gfedchat
  • JenNeil12 Oct 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3: My favorite time is when we sit together and share "I'm at the part where..." in their ind. books. This hooks us in wanting to know more before/during/after #gfedchat
  • ecseteacher16 Oct 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3: back pack reading w their families, make reading fun n w preschoolers read books they can interact w or flannel stories, use stuffed animals celebrate reading n do it daily. #gfedchat
  • MThompsonHS Oct 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3 - I preface the read aloud with "This is one of my favorite books." #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3 Share with Ss when I struggle with a book or when I abandon a book. Real readers don't stay with all books, all the time. #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    or is it gameify or gamiefy? I before E except after C right? haha Got to love English! #gfedchat
    In reply to @MrsGV3
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A3: Giving them opportunities to explore reading in varies ways, books, books on line, articles, incorporating projects into the text, modeling good reading and series #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Gamify.... built on principles of gamification. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) #gfedchat
    In reply to @Miss_Smith_2015, @MrsGV3
  • jbecker2501 Oct 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Q3: I engage my students in my room with game play, I will try at times to find books which center around the units/sports. #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Yes! Global Read Aloud has great books that I wouldn't find on my own without the help of @globalreadaloud @pernilleripp Connect with others to discuss books! 😀 #gfedchat
    • bmhanson7 Oct 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT
      A3: Lots of ways to engage readers...in the classroom Scholastic book orders were always a hit...participating in the Global Read Aloud or ELBA (where they know others have read the book too and can talk about the books with them) #gfedchat
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A3; Right now w/ a GR group we read a book on rules in the government, we broke into small groups (within the group) & researched the branches of government and then shared to make a "tree" Really cool , SS so engaged ! #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A3: Having book talks with kids @ class meetings and having book recommendation book marks available in the classroom #gfedchat
  • MrsSlominski2 Oct 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A3: listen to their book suggestions for read aloud, read while they read, readers theater #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    GRA has also gotten me to read books that I wouldn't have otherwise read #gfedchat
    In reply to @KariMelland, @globalreadaloud, @pernilleripp
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT
  • counselingbos Oct 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A3:pulling out stories/books that parallel a struggle they are going through...parents divorced, learning a social skill like not blurting, etc. #gfedchat
  • kacijojohnson Oct 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A3: I try to tie activities and projects in with some books, tell my students when I really like a book, etc. #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A3: I like to build the confidence of my students by choosing books that are below their level and work on new/revist skills so they can build confidence since reading is often such a challenge for the students I work with #gfedchat
  • DKrueger120 Oct 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A4: Book promos around timely topics (ex: 9/11, Veteran’s Day, Holocaust survivor visit, etc.), quarter reading challenge #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    This includes the Count of Monte Cristo. I know it's your favorite @smilingin3rd ...I've temporarily (about 9 months) abandoned it. 😉 #gfedchat
    In reply to @smilingin3rd
  • GFPSCappon Oct 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A4: Book Tasting/Restaurant, for students to become familiar with book choices for lit circles. I decorate the room and serve treats while they browse books. Being excited about reading myself, sharing the books I’m reading with them. #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    It's so obvious now! haha #gfedchat
    In reply to @rlord050, @MrsGV3
  • DSwangstue Oct 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A4: Relationship building happens with every student interaction. I try to find books that are relevant to students’ interests. #gfedchat
  • jbecker220 Oct 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Q4: I use Thinking Maps in my room to build relationships with students. Students will create a model map which is usually centered around something personal. The students like to share the information from their Thinking Maps. #gfedchat
  • AmyBeau44 Oct 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A4: I think that just talking about what I’m reading is something easy I can do. #gfedchat
  • MThompsonHS Oct 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A4 - monthly RED events, backpack reading, for Christmas, I give a book to every student #gfedchat
  • mbadger2121 Oct 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A3: allow student to book hunt for what they would like to read at their levels and upcoming levels. Provide opportunities to do their 2nd readings on the iPad or computer for A-z books. #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A4: I sometimes have @breakoutEDU boxes to go along with some of the books we read together. Participating in GRA, tweeting out questions we have to authors, skyping with authors #gfedchat
  • counselingbos Oct 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A4: if the book has an activity that a character did or an adventure they went on, i will find an activity to recreate that. #gfedchat
  • kseniakelly1 Oct 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A4: We are planning to set up "To Tell The Truth" game show within our Biographies unit - should be some fun learning! #gfedchat
  • ecseteacher16 Oct 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A4: dr. seuss bday celebration, author celebrations with books, bk pk reading weekly, send home newsletters w book ideas monthly, read, read, read. #gfedchat
  • pederson_mr Oct 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A4: Knowing that Harry Potter is such a popular book series, I have had a fun/free day where we play a modified version of quidditch! #gfedchat
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A4: I loved the idea this fall where teachers made a video of themselves reading a book to their new class, then sent it to their kids on Seesaw the night before the first day of school. What a great way to start some back-to-school excitement. #gfedchat
  • AmyBeau44 Oct 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A4: We also read a few books in my class that build great conversation. #gfedchat
  • Carlson2ndGrade Oct 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    #gfedchat
    • Carlson2ndGrade Oct 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      A4: I do a wall-sized Boggle board in the hall. Our 2nd grade team does a living wax museum in connection with one of our Benchmark units. #gfedhcat
  • SkoolCNSLR_Mc Oct 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A4: I enjoy listening to Ss give book updates or just asking them what the book they are reading is about. I always ask them if they’d would recommend it. #gfedchat
  • kacijojohnson Oct 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A4 I find books to connect with my students, ones I know they will like because of the characters or story. #gfedchat
  • whaleygrade4 Oct 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A4: having kids sign up to read new books from book orders, books for Christmas gifts #gfedchat
  • JeremyCebula Oct 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A4: Our librarian does speed dating with books in the library #gfedchat
  • jay6021 Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: In order to code in my class a lot of times I will challenge students to read more on coding and take their builds to the next level! #gfedchat
  • MrsGV3 Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    I have a fun activity where kids read a series of passages over a few days to help a superhero prepare for a mission. They help choose a vehicle, outfit and other stuff based on clues from the text. It also appears the superhero delivered the notes! #gfedchat
  • HealthwithMrsT Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: I talk about what I’m reading and ask students what they are reading! Build relationships and connect with students #gfedchat
  • JessieRErickson Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4 started a hashtag and weekly student share at South. Students recommend books to others #gfpsyareads and we have a #flipgrid sharing by genre with qr codes in the library. #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4 Love when I can read a book and think, "I think I know who would really like this!" #gfedchat
    • DSwangstue Oct 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      A4: Relationship building happens with every student interaction. I try to find books that are relevant to students’ interests. #gfedchat
  • JenNeil12 Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: Routinely: Read alouds & book clubs. On my to-do list: book tasting (with various genres for Ss to view). #gfedchat
  • KoraSpicer Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4- I try to find books that are engaging for their ages. Being excited about the books. For some lower groups, we read the books twice so they get to know it well and become excited about reading the book with me and filling in blanks #gfedchat
  • TOstgarden Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: I feel this is a great question for @SouthMSLib She does some amazing things and programs in the library. I support her and always tell kids to go see her displays. #gfedchat
  • BrandvoldsClass Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A3: Allowing students choice in the books they read, using book trailers, and digital libraries such as @EpicKidsBooks and Raz Kids #gfedchat
  • MissBoucher1 Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: read alouds daily. Every so often I do a bit of trivia where I give clues about the characters and/or setting and Ss have to guess the book. They get into this and pay attention to what books we've read. I also change reading corner books monthly. #gfedchat
  • elundbyAPE Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: I would like to find out what books the students are reading about in class, and see if I can relate that into my PE class through games #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: I think there are so many things you can do to encourage reading. For me, I send home books they enjoy, plan RED events, and encourage events like Read Across America #gfedchat
  • ecseteacher16 Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: i give books for ss bdays n when they read 50 books they gt books all from my scholastic book orders #gfedchat
  • shyanneslp Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: I give ss opportunities to pick what we read, use an exciting voice when reading the book, relate things in the book to ss home life, pick books that reflect ss interests #gfedchat
  • Johnson5Century Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4 - There are SO MANY good books that fit in perfectly with our History Alive in 5th grade. As they are learning about the past/revolutionary war/civil war, it's fun to pull in the wonderful historical fiction books. #gfedchat
  • PageKristy Oct 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: RED Days, Book Fairs, etc... #gfedchat
  • HealthwithMrsT Oct 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A4: although I don’t teach a core reading class anymore I reference books. The book Wonder and how it relates to health/empathy #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A4: I have some projects planned that go with my room decor and fall. We read a few books for information, do some activities, research online and add to my classroom wall and door decorations. They will be gathering facts to display next to various fall themed topics. #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A4 That sounds fun! Sometimes it's fun to eat food that is important to an event, character or setting in a book. Like trying bon-bons when reading Miss Daisy is Crazy. #gfedchat
    • counselingbos Oct 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      A4: if the book has an activity that a character did or an adventure they went on, i will find an activity to recreate that. #gfedchat
  • jbecker2501 Oct 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Q4: I have read books which allow the students to participate in a low-impact warm up activity...the students love to move and get excited when I bring out a book. #gfedchat
  • AbbyGoldenstein Oct 29 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A3: I think it's important with my preschool caseload to help the books come alive through using manipulatives and hands-on activities that go along with books we've read; relate book topics and themes to things they've experienced #gfedchat
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 29 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A4: Incorporating book reviews and book talks monthly. They have a monthly calendar in their take home folder to track their reading & keep a short list of their favorite reads from the month to share #gfedchat
  • amykuznia Oct 29 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A4: Showing enthusiasm for books and using different voices. #gfedchat
  • BrandvoldsClass Oct 29 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    A4: Read alouds and activities to go with them, also using read alouds in my social skills groups, on Wednesday we are going to be doing a Halloween themed book scavenger hunt #gfedchat
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Yes! Character voices make the books so much more fun to listen to. It's all about setting the stage! #gfedchat
    In reply to @amykuznia
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT
  • tjentz Oct 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Whoops. Got distracted and carried away holiday shopping 😂 Back to #gfedchat...
  • GFPSCappon Oct 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    A5: This is an area I struggle with so am looking forward to reading other’s answers. Often I hear from parents of struggling readers, “Well I hate reading, so it is no surprise my child hates it.” I feel there is more push back at the MS level. #gfedchat
  • DKrueger120 Oct 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    A5: Sporadic success… I've shared infographics alongside STAR scores before, promoted book ownership with book orders, etc #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    A5: I encourage my Ss to read at home but I don't require them to provide proof to me that they read. I don't want them to feel like reading is a chore. I want them to WANT to read #gfedchat
  • jbecker220 Oct 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Q5: Some successes I’ve had with engaging students/families with the importance of reading is just having conversations with them...it’s okay to read picture books, magazines are reading material. #gfedchat
  • AbbyGoldenstein Oct 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    A4: I love going to the library with my students during their class time on Thursdays. Also, 4th grade book buddies come to visit the preschool room and read with them which is always fun to see. #gfedchat
  • bmhanson7 Oct 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    A5: A Student didn'tt plan 2 participate in ELBA (because of the tests),however soon her friends & the class was reading/talking about them & she was HOOKED - reading at home & school... became the 1st to finish all 3 divisions at our school by her own choice. #gfedchat
  • KoraSpicer Oct 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    A5: I haven't had a lot of feedback about reading at home. But when parents ask how to help their child's language development, reading books is one of the first things I tell them to do! #gfedchat
  • DSwangstue Oct 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    A5: Every IEP meeting contains a discussion about a students level of interest in reading at home, followed by encouraging parents to find reading materials that interest their child or what we can do to encourage reading at home. #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A5: I think this is one of the wonderful things about Reading Recovery. I send books home daily for them to read together. I also have close communication with the families about reading #gfedchat
  • JenNeil12 Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A5: Many Ps ask if they can/should read books together at this age with their child. I think that's great to share rdg together and any way! #gfedchat
  • ecseteacher16 Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A5: backpack reading, sending home ideas to encourage reading, sending home songs too or nursery rhymes to sing n read #gfedchat
  • whaleygrade4 Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A5: Encouraging parents to read with students through various texts such as reading recipes, magazines, poetry, etc. #gfedchat
  • justinjhawks Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A5-My children's elementary teachers do a wonderful job of encouraging parents to join their children in reading every night. It gives us one more thing to look forward to each night. #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A4: I like reading a book that will be a movie soon. I have yet to meet a student that says the movie was better than the book. Book to movie conversations with ss can go on for a long time. "The movie in my head is better than the movie they made" haha #gfedchat
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A5: Send home tips for reading at home, book suggestions, etc. via Seesaw. #gfedchat
  • mbadger2121 Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Share raz-kids and epic logins for parents to have ss read at home. Most of my students take home a reading bag with a new book to read and feedback sheet. #gfedchat
  • shyanneslp Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A5: I have had great success in sharing the importance of reading in language development and providing parents with tips regarding how to make reading an enjoyable activity! My ss get excited when they ask what we're going to do and I say read a book! #gfedchat
  • jay6021 Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A5: I use to always try and get the dads involved with reading at home so the boys in my class could see it modeled at home! sometimes it would sometimes not> #gfedchat
  • Carlson2ndGrade Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A5: Providing lots of resources and ideas for parents #gfedchat
  • tjentz Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A3: My niece is in kindergarten and learning to read. To keep her interested, I let her pick out the books. And...I may have started holiday shopping already and got her more in the series she seems to love - Pete the Cat. Side note: Buy 2 Get 1 Free books @Target NOW! #gfedchat
  • AbbyGoldenstein Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A5: Whenever parents ask me what they can do to help improve their kid's speech/language skills at home I always start by saying READ WITH THEM! #gfedchat
  • ecseteacher16 Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    How can i hv forgotten reading buddies🤪 #gfedchat
    In reply to @AbbyGoldenstein
  • jbecker2501 Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Q5: I haven't really had conversations with parents about reading because of my position...I do personally see the benefit of reading at home because I do it everyday with my son. He's vocabulary has grown and is growing! #gfedchat
  • MrsGV3 Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A5: One very effective way I've worked with families is to show a video of me reading with a S. Many families view reading as so much work. When reading, we had casual discussion, laughed at Chester the Cat and it changed the way my families read at home. #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A5 Getting kids to WANT to read, to WANT to finish books, to WANT to talk about books...that's ultimately what will make kids read at home. Read together, even when kids are older. Steal moments for reading. Doesn't have to be non-stop 30 min. #gfedchat
  • BrandvoldsClass Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A5: Access to books can be an issue for many families. At conferences or meetings I give out the students login information for Raz Kids and they can download the app on their tablet at home to have a digital library #gfedchat
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A5: When my own kids were in school, I sometimes read the same book they were reading, just so I could talk to them about the book. I wanted them to see that it's fun to talk about books, and not just a chore/assignment. #gfedchat
  • MissBoucher1 Oct 29 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A5:It's hard to get all families on board. My class was sponsored - every student gets a book from the book order each https://t.co/RkFxrepvKN are in a contest with the other 1st grade for most backpack reading so they've initiated more reading with parents. #gfedchat
  • kacijojohnson Oct 29 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A5 Backpack reading, sending home a book daily #gfedchat
  • kseniakelly1 Oct 29 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A5: I had one mom reading an assigned to her son book to find out why he didn't like it - reverse psychology works:))) #gfedchat
  • PageKristy Oct 29 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A5: Sharing online book programs #gfedchat
  • JessieRErickson Oct 29 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A5 I encourage students to read anything and steal reading time. I invite parents to encourage reading and read with their children, but find that giving time at school is the best way to ensure students are reading. #gfedchat
  • elundbyAPE Oct 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A5: I haven't really had conversations with many parents about reading in my position. I do get to hear about student growth during IEP meetings and its wonderful! #gfedchat
  • tjentz Oct 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A5: @BFroadrunner does a fantastic job with this! My niece went from knowing her letters when school started to sounding out words two months later. She LOVES to read. #gfedchat
  • ManstromFACS Oct 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A1: Laura Manstrom, I teach FACS at Valley. “Teach with Your Strengths” by Roseanne Liesveld & Jo Ann Miller was a super great book that made me feel like the best parts of me are the best for my students. #gfedchat
  • PageKristy Oct 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A5: Turn tv on close caption; read on video games #gfedchat
  • MrsFreund1 Oct 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A5: We discuss in class all the time why we read at home, my Ss have a calendar in their take home folder to shade in on the days they read. Rainbow reading, book orders #gfedchat
  • ManstromFACS Oct 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A2: I have a currently reading sign outside my door and then I also have the covers of my books hanging on the wall next to the sign. I don’t read as fast as @rlord050 so my wall isn’t nearly as cool as hers. 😊💙📚 #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 29 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A5: I like to encourage students to read over the weekend, long break, long car ride they say they are going on, etc. and follow through on asking them about what they read. I like to say things like, "what are you reading? I need a good book suggestion." #gfedchat
  • ecseteacher16 Oct 29 @ 10:09 PM EDT
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 10:10 PM EDT
  • ManstromFACS Oct 29 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A3: I always ask kids about their book. I love to hear what they have to say. #gfedchat
  • jbecker220 Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Q6: I have given books as gifts, for birthdays, holidays, or end of the year. I usually try to keep it the favorite genre of the person. #gfedchat
  • ManstromFACS Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A4: I really wish I was better at this. I want more books in my room that are FACS related and aren’t just the text books. Also, it is hard to read a book in class together when you only get students for a quarter. #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A6: I gave my mentee the picture book All Are Welcome to start the year off. I love giving my mentees and my student teachers books that they can use #gfedchat
  • jbecker2501 Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A6: I've never given books as a gift...that's more my wife's domain (English teacher). #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A6: I have a book bin that students choose from when they finish RR. They get to take a book when they are done. I also give books for birthdays and holidays #gfedchat
  • DKrueger120 Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A6: I gift particular books in my library to readers who LOVED them, especially those who don’t have ready access to titles… sometimes I ask my most reluctant readers to decide what books I should order from Scholastic – we decide together what we’ll “gift” our class #gfedchat
  • jay6021 Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A6: If you read a good book during a book study with colleagues. Tell other teams about it at your school and donate the books to that team. #gfedchat
  • HealthwithMrsT Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A5:Throughout the quarter I have parent/student activities that are not required but have reading on topics such as alcohol/vaping #gfedchat
  • ManstromFACS Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A5: My favorite thing is when a kid sees what I am reading and then tells me that they read/are reading that book too. It opens a whole new door of conversation with them. #gfedchat
  • DSwangstue Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A6: This fall I asked family and friends to donate money towards Scholastic Book scholarships to provide a book a month to the students on my caseload. A letter went home with the first book with a quote from Dr. Seuss about the importance of reading. #gfedchat
  • TOstgarden Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A6: That One Kid by @BrianMendler for a staff member. It's stories about "That One Kid" that always drives you crazy but also how to work with these kids as well #gfedchat
  • KoraSpicer Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A6: A favorite book read in speech when being discharged and graduating from speech. Books for holidays and birthdays to staff.. #gfedchat
  • ecseteacher16 Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A6: i give books based on their interests, characters they like and for staffn others i like the book-Hanging the game #gfedchat
  • SkoolCNSLR_Mc Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A6: I think any occasion is good to give a book. My family used to give books to younger kids when we wouldn’t be celebrating an older siblings occasion. This way they could open someth8ng as well. #gfedchat
  • Carlson2ndGrade Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A6: I usually give each student a book for holidays and sometimes at the end of the year. #gfedchat
  • shyanneslp Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A6: Could gift books for birthdays, reading celebrations, speech graduations, meeting goals, etc. Scholastic has dollar books or dollar store books to keep the prices down! #gfedchat
  • MissBoucher1 Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A6: I don't give specific titles. Every Christmas, I choose a book that has been popular during read alouds to gift Ss. #gfedchat
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A6: I always gave a basket of books to my student teachers near the end of the semester. New teachers are always looking to build their personal libraries, and it's fun to help them out with some of my favorites. #gfedchat #edwardtulane
  • zygwriter Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A5 In HS there's not really parent buy in to their teen reading. The buy in has to happen much earlier in elementary school. #gfedchat
  • ManstromFACS Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A6: I went to a baby shower over the weekend and I couldn’t believe that the baby got zero books! I think that books are the best gift for any occasion; baby showers, birthdays, secret Santa #gfedchat
  • GFPSCappon Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A6: Great Question! I don't have any specific titles or times. I gift books all the time to friends, family, or students as I feel led. Sometimes I read a book and think of someone who may love it or benefit from it, so I gift it. #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Q6 I think every gift giving occasion is a good reason to give/get a book 😀 Gift a favorite title or books in a favorite genre. Books that connect with the reader. #gfedchat
  • MrsGV3 Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A6: If I could gift a book, right now to my students and colleagues it would be "The Wild Robot" #gfedchat
  • counselingbos Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A6: staff: no such thing as a bad kid by charles appelstein students: any book by julia cook #gfedchat
  • elundbyAPE Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A6: I've never given books as a gift, but it is something that I am interested in doing in the future1 #gfedchat
  • tjentz Oct 29 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A6: I would gift my colleagues any of @BreneBrown's work - Gifts of Imperfection, Braving the Wilderness, Daring Greatly, #DaretoLead. Her teaching on vulnerability gets to the core of who we are and our everyday work. #gfedchat
  • JessieRErickson Oct 29 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A6 that is one tough question! So many fabulous books!!!! Maybe Flora and Ulysses, because any one can be someone’s hero. It’s all about love and believing in others. #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 29 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A6: Gifting books to Ss and Ts on birthdays or during the holiday season is a good way to thin out your overfilled library and provide good reading opportunities and build relationships. #gfedchat
  • justinjhawks Oct 29 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    I give youth SS teachers the book "Don't Know Much About History" Gives that background knowledge for history stories that young teachers need. #gfedchat
  • bmhanson7 Oct 29 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A6: I always enjoyed buying books for students in the scholastic book order that we had read together (or a sequel) to share the memory. #gfedchat
  • kseniakelly1 Oct 29 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A6: I haven't gifted my students with a book to take home, but our department have purchased the new book in the series they loved to read:) #gfedchat
  • PageKristy Oct 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Modeling for parents is such a great idea!! #gfedchat
    In reply to @MrsGV3
  • AmyAmykruger2 Oct 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A5: Scholastic books for Ss as bday or Christmas gifts #gfedchat
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    My nephew and his wife recently had a baby shower. Instead of a card, they requested a book, so everyone who came brought one. Their baby daughter had a great library started before she was even born! #gfedchat
    • ManstromFACS Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
      A6: I went to a baby shower over the weekend and I couldn’t believe that the baby got zero books! I think that books are the best gift for any occasion; baby showers, birthdays, secret Santa #gfedchat
  • mbadger2121 Oct 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A5: I buy my 5th graders books that they wishes they had as graduating going to middle school gifts. Also sometimes give books for Christmas books and let the ss pick their choice #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    I love giving books that can be personalized to my nephew... I feel like he will enjoy seeing himself in them.... when he can actually understand them a bit better... 😊😊 #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A6 One of my all time favorite books right now is Refugee @AlanGratz That book speaks to my heart & I love talking to other readers about it. #gfedchat
  • JessieRErickson Oct 29 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    Gift books for any occasion! #gfedchat
  • jbecker220 Oct 29 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    My requests for my shower was books as well...my theme was storybook! #gfedchat
    In reply to @paigestrom
  • SkoolCNSLR_Mc Oct 29 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A6: I think any occasion is good to give a book. My family used to give books to younger kids when we would be celebrating an older siblings occasion. This way they could open something as well. #gfedchat
  • MThompsonHS Oct 29 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    We did this for a friend's baby shower too! What a great way to get their home library started! #gfedchat
    In reply to @paigestrom
  • rlord050 Oct 29 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Also, when I have friends that are expecting, I always try to give a book that is written in a foreign language that the expectant mother studied at some point.... Something easy like, Buenas Noches, Luna! #languageteacherlife #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A6 Funny books are great too! Who doesn't want to laugh and read?! And then you can say, "Have you gotten to the part yet when..." #gfedchat
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 10:18 PM EDT
  • Renae_McG Oct 29 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A6: This book is a GREAT gift/and or read aloud for the last day of school. #gfedchat
  • zygwriter Oct 29 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A6: If I feel a student is going through something I know a book deals with effectively, I'll encourage the S to take the book. For Staff I'll give professional books that I think will challenge them or resonate with them.#gfedchat
  • jbecker220 Oct 29 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    I will gladly keep it up! #gfedchat
    In reply to @jbecker2501
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    The background is often the most interesting part of what really happened in history! #gfedchat
    • justinjhawks Oct 29 @ 10:14 PM EDT
      I give youth SS teachers the book "Don't Know Much About History" Gives that background knowledge for history stories that young teachers need. #gfedchat
  • DKrueger120 Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A7: I’ve loved each year’s Global Read Aloud titles for MS: Orbiting Jupiter, A Long Walk to Water, Refugee; I also enjoy picture books that allow us to tackle a reading skill with a common (short) text; my favorite hook activity is an anticipation guide / values survey #gfedchat
  • BrandvoldsClass Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A6: Books can really be given anytime. I often give books as gifts for my nieces and nephew. #gfedchat
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A7: Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles (trust me, try it!), The BFG, soooooo many picture books! Favorite wordless book: The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher! #gfedchat
  • MsBlakeman Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A7: I love funny stories or stories with characters. I love using the voices and really capturing the student's attention. #gfedchat
  • jbecker220 Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A7: My favorite books to read aloud with students are, “The Outsiders”, “Freak the Mighty”, “Night”...with these books I don’t have to hook the students, they hook themselves! #gfedchat
  • kseniakelly1 Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A7: The latest we read aloud was "The Important Book" that served as an inspiration to write a poem about themselves and the important things about them - it was a good model! #gfedchat
  • KoraSpicer Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A7: There is an old lady who.... books, repetitive books so students know what is coming! Last week we read The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afriad of Anything and my kids loved the repetitive "clomp clomp, shake shake" etc.. and motions that went along with it! #gfedchat
  • KaileyRestad Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A7: anything by Robert Munsch is fun to read aloud :) #gfedchat
  • SkoolCNSLR_Mc Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A7: I think students are excited by most books, especially if they can relate to it. Also how a person reads a book, can keep them connected. #gfedchat
  • GFPSCappon Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A7: I read Wonder to the students to start out our year. I read Mon-Thurs for about 30 minutes. I haven’t really had to hook them. I have found they really enjoy being read to. #gfedchat
  • counselingbos Oct 29 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A7: any picture book is fun to read aloud. #gfedchat
  • Miss_Smith_2015 Oct 29 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A7: UGH! This is a tough one! I love to read any book to students that I can be super dramatic and over the top with. A book that I can bring to life. So many choices! #gfedchat
  • ecseteacher16 Oct 29 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A7: press here is one of my favs cause the interacting w the kiddos #gfedchat
  • buchhop25 Oct 29 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A7: Refugee and A Long Walk to Water are two favorites. So many great conversations! I find if I show my excitement for a book they Ss get excited too #gfedchat
  • kmuus12 Oct 29 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A7 Wonder, Holes, Because of Winn-Dixie, Tuck Everlasting, Among the Hidden #gfedchat
  • whaleygrade4 Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A7: funny books such as I love Lemonade or Baa Baa Smart Sheep both by Mark Sommerset. Mo Willems books. reading books in different voices too #gfedchat
  • shyanneslp Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A7: There is no way I could narrow it down to one favorite! I love books that encourage the ss to guess what's going to come next or books with repetitive phrases that allow my preschoolers to participate in the reading #gfedchat
  • TOstgarden Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A7: I don't ever read aloud in my classes :( #gfedchat
  • jay6021 Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A7: Allow students to get into a comfortable spot as you read. Away from friends but comfortable! The book has to interesting to me if I am going to read it out loud. #gfedchat
  • MissBoucher1 Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A7: I love reading any Mo Willems books. Kids LOVE Elephant and Piggie and the voices I give them. They also love that they are able to read the words as well when I put them in the reading corner. #gfedchat
  • zygwriter Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A6 Last year at the WAR conf I gifted one of Andrew Smith's books to one of my Ss who was there. It was dark and gloomy til he got the book. He lit up the room with his joy. #gfedchat
  • MrsGV3 Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A7: I enjoy reading "The White Giraffe", "The Wild Robot", "The Wild Robot Escapes", "Top Secret", "Turk and Runt". . .The list goes on forever! #gfedchat
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    The "Don't Let the Pigeon... " books are fun too! Love when kids answer back to narrator. Love the My Weird School series @DanGutmanBooks Elem age (& adults) kids love the humor! #gfedchat
    • MrsGV3 Oct 29 @ 10:18 PM EDT
      One if my favs is The Book with No Pictures. The kids read it over and over and laugh and laugh. It is pretty great!
      In reply to @KariMelland
  • bmhanson7 Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A7: My favorite books are books that have sequels...helps struggling readers have a book to continue on with if they enjoyed the book we read together (Magic Tree House, Secrets of Droon, Who Was..., etc.) #gfedchat
  • DSwangstue Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Q7: Depends on the age of the audience! A few favorites are Noisy Nora, The Giving Tree, Harold and the Purple Crayon, The Little House, anything by Roald Dahl and Jan Brett. #gfedchat
  • KJWirt Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A6 I love giving family, friends and kids books. Love the classics 😘Always fun book swapping also. #gfedchat
  • JenNeil12 Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A7: Wonder, Out of My Mind, Sideways Stories, the Wild Robot, Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane #gfedchat
  • JeremyCebula Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A7: Alabama Moon, Orbiting Jupiter, Refugee, #gfedchat
  • MrsSlominski2 Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A5: talking about the importance of reading at home and talking with parents to see if they have appropriate books at home for their Ss #gfedchat
  • PageKristy Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A6: When parents want to buy Tt gifts for Christmas, you could ask them to donate new or gently used grade level books or develop a monetary donation fund to buy books for the Ss or classroom #gfedchat
  • JessieRErickson Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A7. The book title of depends on the purpose. I like to read books that engage students in questioning, conversation, laughter, reflection, and even tears. It depends on my purpose, audience, and lesson. #gfedchat
  • AmyBeau44 Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    When I read with my own kids I always prefer the ones that have fun characters to do voices to. #gfedchat
  • rlord050 Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A7: LOVE reading mystery novels with classes. Back when I taught 6th grade Reading/LA many moons ago, we read the Westing Game and they LOVED IT!!! So much intrigue. We printed out and put clues on the walls in my room to try to solve the mystery before the book ended #gfedchat
  • elundbyAPE Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A7: I haven't had the chance to read out loud to the kiddos in the gymnasium, but if there is book that I can relate to them and find a game based off of it for them, I would definitely take advantage! #gfedchat
  • jbecker2501 Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A7: I really enjoy reading historical/biographical novels. I don't quite know how I would incorporate it in my class. I can definitely fit in sports or movement books. #gfedchat
  • BrandvoldsClass Oct 29 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A7: Favorite chapter books to read aloud are Wonder and The City of Ember and for picture books Pete the Cat Books, Mo Willems Pigeon books, Lucille Colandro books #gfedchat
  • zygwriter Oct 29 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A7 At Community we do a read out loud every year. Beyond that, I'll pick a book and read teasers to get the kids hooked. #gfedchat
  • MThompsonHS Oct 29 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A7 - too many to list! one of my favorites that I just read is Pumpkin Jack #gfedchat
  • ManstromFACS Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
  • pederson_mr Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A7: I have experienced being a guest reader before school in previous years, it has been a blast and enjoyed reading to the kids and having them see me in a different setting than the PE teacher #gfedchat
  • AmyAmykruger2 Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A7: Anything that has great content and characters and doesn't move too slow #gfedchat
  • AbbyGoldenstein Oct 29 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A7: I love @sandraboynton books so much! Most of them have great language concepts that my Ss are learning, but they are also hilarious and have great illustrations! #gfedchat
  • zygwriter Oct 29 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    'a7: Will the book resonate with my Ss?Is it relatable to the Ss? Is it real or Leave it to Beaver Land? #gfedchat
  • ManstromFACS Oct 29 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    #gfedchat my mom is an English teacher & librarian so reading is something I have done all my life. I’m so grateful that she loves books and that now I love books. @manstrommom thank you for being the best!
  • paigestrom Oct 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT
  • KariMelland Oct 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A7 Some favorites: The Kid in the Red Jacket (friendship theme), Thanksgiving Treasure, Wonder #gfedchat
  • jbecker2501 Oct 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    I would like to learn about some books to integrate in my class. #gfedchat
  • HealthwithMrsT Oct 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A7:I wish I could do a read aloud this year like when I taught 5th! Wonder, Among the hidden,Tuck Everlasting, Narnia, many more #gfedchat
  • ManstromFACS Oct 29 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    #gfedchat if you want to learn more about books check out the podcast “What Should I Read Next?” with Ann Bogel. She talks about books with a random guest and they always have a ton of suggestions for many different tastes.
  • jbecker220 Oct 29 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    I love talking about reading...I guess it's in my title. #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:28 PM EDT
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  • PageKristy Oct 29 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A7: It would be great if Tts would assign age appropriate books that teach about mental health, self regulation, etc... For my HS Ss, I would love for the Ss to switch out one of the assigned books to a Growth Mindset book for example. #gfedchat
  • joelschleicher - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Thank you @paigestrom for facilitating an excellent chat on creating a culture of reading! Join #gfedchat next week when @KristySandbeck moderates.
  • MrsSlominski2 Oct 29 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    A6: any books that interest them! I gave books last year for winter break and lots at the end of the year too! #gfedchat