#SquiggleParkEDU Archive
#SquiggleParkEDU provides bite sized games for kids teaching foundational reading skills through play. Our chats are designed for early elementary educators.
Thursday August 25, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#SquiggleParkEDU
Twitter chat!
https://t.co/DfVsqSTIJ2
TeachPreziosi
Aug 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hi! My name is Kristalyn and I am a Literacy Specialist from Pittsburgh, PA
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julia76
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
@squiggleparkedu
@edtechSAE
@julia76
here. Thanks for hosting
@edtechSAE
!
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hi
@TeachPreziosi
it's great to see you here.
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hi
@WiltshireGail
it's great to have you at the
#squiggleparkedu
chat!
edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Here comes question 1
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ekquill
Aug 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hi! I am Elyse Quill and I am a technology specialist in South Florida.
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hi
@ekquill
. Thanks for joining!
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global_crusader
Aug 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A1 Collaboratively! Simple š
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1
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Ss create our community rules during the 1st full week. We spend time having Ss model these behaviors They all sign them
TeachPreziosi
Aug 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
I look forward to meeting my new students. One way I learn is by having them complete a Reading Interest Survey.
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Teachers join us
#squiggleparkedu
over the next hour to talk about building your classroom community
#K12
#edchat
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TeachPreziosi
Aug 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1 We complete this task together as a team. I also establish statements to honor throughout the year as their teacher.
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
@TeachPreziosi
what kinds of questions do you ask?
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global_crusader
Aug 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Hi there - Richard from Halifax, NS Canada. I teach gr. 6 French
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Now for question 2...
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@edtechSAE
do any of the activities involve parents or if they are mainly just to build community with the Ss?
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TeachPreziosi
Aug 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Q's regarding genres/types of reading materials, reading strategies they use, and their interests/hobbies
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global_crusader
Aug 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2 engage the Ss in as many sharing circles/restorative practises as possible. An opportunity for all to find our places
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ekquill
Aug 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: I like ice-breaker activities to allow students to learn more about each other.
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2
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scavenger hunts Ss sign each others sheets, building activities, solving secret msgs in groups, playing
@GetKahoot
team
ekquill
Aug 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
It is easier to build a community when the members take the time to learn about each other
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julia76
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@edtechSAE
@GetKahoot
this is a great idea!
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ekquill
Aug 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@edtechSAE
i love the scavenger hunt idea
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TeachPreziosi
Aug 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2 I love to establish our text talk time/discussion. We use hand signals such as āš¼ļø when you want to share something new.
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Come great answers for Ts about first week activities to build a classroom community
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Now for question 2...
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Question 3 up next...
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3 Ss not coming 1st week of school, managing new behaviors, remembering to notice and applaud good behavior consistently
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julia76
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@edtechSAE
@squiggleparkedu
in prek kids can come in with very different ideas of what is respectful
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#BackToSchool
global_crusader
Aug 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
In establishing an equitable learning environment, many of my students have not yet been empowered with a voice!
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TeachPreziosi
Aug 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3 Overall, the transition from summer can be challenging. Learning routines and becoming comfortable in a new setting.
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julia76
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@global_crusader
it's so easy for them to lose confidence fast if they don't come in on an equal footing
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#BackToSchool
squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
@edtechSAE
How long does it take before you feel like the tone is set at the start of the year?
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#k12
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ekquill
Aug 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3: a strong emphasis on testing in older grades might make it harder to find time for building a community
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katiegillivan
Aug 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
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I use classroom meetings throughout the year as a way to help give students a voice and express themselves
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Aug 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Confidence is so important!
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julia76
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@global_crusader
it's so easy for them to lose confidence fast if they don't come in on an equal footing
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#BackToSchool
edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Question 4...
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katiegillivan
Aug 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@edtechSAE
I do goal setting with the students to create personal and learning goals
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ekquill
Aug 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@squiggleparkedu
I agree about the importance of confidence. Also Ss should see their teachers as learners too
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4 Jobs: My fav a buddy to new Ss, then the usual office, clean library, etc. Have "EXPERTS" 4 diff.
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tools we use.
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global_crusader
Aug 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3 I rely heavily on collaborative learning and paired
#pbl
each S have responsibilities to themselves and to each other
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@katiegillivan
@edtechSAE
how do you explain to young ones what goals are + their value? A concept that is hard for some.
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katiegillivan
Aug 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@edtechSAE
Job chart that rotates - librarian, calendar helper, messenger, line leader, lunch helper, story helper
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@ekquill
I love seeing teachers as learners! It is great when there is an opportunity to swap roles.
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TeachPreziosi
Aug 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4 All students take ownership in the organization of our room's resources, even properly charging and storing iPads.
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
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so many clever ideas to empower students!
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Showing that we all impact one another is an important concept. Helps builds empathy
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#BackToSchool
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Question 5...
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katiegillivan
Aug 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4 I think having class jobs is effective in building responsibility the kids take ownership and look forward to their jobs
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katiegillivan
Aug 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@edtechSAE
@squiggleparkedu
I love the "expert" idea how wonderful to promote confidence in little ones!
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ekquill
Aug 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5: I found this resource about this topicā¦
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ekquill
Aug 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5 I found this resource about this topicā¦
https://t.co/f731Pcmkq1
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Wow what a great resource!
#read
#elemchat
#kchat
#1stchat
#2ndchat
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#BackToSchool
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ekquill
Aug 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5: I found this resource about this topicā¦
https://t.co/f731Pcmkq1
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5 Recess Queen, Crysanthemum, Brand New Kid, The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes, How I Spent MySummerVacation
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#rBacktoschool
edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Wow what a great resource!
#read
#elemchat
#kchat
#1stchat
#2ndchat
#SquiggleParkEDU
#BackToSchool
https://t.co/Ts6qLpYzQv
ekquill
Aug 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5: I found this resource about this topicā¦
https://t.co/f731Pcmkq1
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
#SquiggleParkEDU
sometimes it is the little things that matter like saying "we" instead of "me" and "you" :)
julia76
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@squiggleparkedu
this is so true
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TeachPreziosi
Aug 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5 How Full Is Your Bucket? by M.Reckmeyer is excellent to encourage a positive classroom environment!
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
We love great resources! Thanks
@ekquill
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Wow what a great resource!
#read
#elemchat
#kchat
#1stchat
#2ndchat
#SquiggleParkEDU
#BackToSchool
https://t.co/Ts6qLpYzQv
ekquill
Aug 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5: I found this resource about this topicā¦
https://t.co/f731Pcmkq1
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Last question of the evening...
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katiegillivan
Aug 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
@squiggleparkedu
I agree language is so important
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A6 We have a monthly Town Mtg
@PaulCuffee
completely run by Ss In the 1st one Ts pretend we are Ss and model how it is done
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:53 PM EDT
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How about a centrally located aspiration station!
https://t.co/7qQNM7PDHU
ekquill
Aug 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
@squiggleparkedu
love that idea! How often do you set this up?
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katiegillivan
Aug 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A6
https://t.co/ZDkZoCAzL7
roots of empathy helps buildsempathy and compassion among students and helps students connect
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julia76
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:56 PM EDT
@edtechSAE
@PaulCuffee
this is great!
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Sign up to pilot
#SquiggleParkEDU
at
https://t.co/Z5jHQT1bK1
https://t.co/i0HKau5c6b
squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@ekquill
Just once or twice. I think it is important to keep the frequency down so they stay special :)
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participatelrn
Aug 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Are you ready for
#SquiggleParkEDU
? You can join the conversation & collect resources at
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katiegillivan
Aug 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A6weekly assemblies where a character trait is focus for the week: kindness, responsibility, integrity, confidence, empathy
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squiggleparkedu
Aug 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Thank you
@edtechSAE
for bringing us together tonight! Have a nice evening everyone!
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Hope you'll join us in one hour!
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#elemchat
#kchat
#1stchat
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thanks so much for joining us tonight!
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katiegillivan
Aug 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
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Love this! At my last school we had an appreciation jar for students and teachers to write appreications
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TeachPreziosi
Aug 25 @ 9:00 PM EDT
A6 What a great idea to emphasize!
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edtechSAE
- Moderator
Aug 25 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Don't forget to sign up to pilot
#SquiggleParkEDU
at
https://t.co/Z5jHQT1bK1
https://t.co/ZAJzdLpUwI
ekquill
Aug 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT
So many awesome ideas for community building!
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ekquill
Aug 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
@squiggleparkedu
This is such an inspiring idea!
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TeachPreziosi
Aug 25 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Thank you
@edtechSAE
and
@squiggleparkedu
for another engaging teacher chat! I look forward to the next.
#earlyed
#literacy
#SquiggleParkEDU
ekquill
Aug 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@edtechSAE
and
@squiggleparkedu
I second
@TeachPreziosi
#squiggleparkEDU
katiegillivan
Aug 25 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Thank you
@edtechSAE
and
@squiggleparkedu
#SquiggleParkEDU