#BFC530 Archive
The Breakfast Club – #BFC530 – is a 15 minute, 1 question Twitter chat every weekday. We chat in 4 timezones Mon-Fri – 5:30am Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Times. The mission of BFC is to empower participants to make a difference in education by engaging in consistent reflective practice in a supportive community that inspires and challenges one another.
Thursday May 26, 2016
Mine started today thanks to no snow this year! https://t.co/9Hko7Zm2su
Good morning! Last day before a 5 day weekend. Woo hoo!
Good morning ! I am good. Ready to attack some end of year paperwork and feel like I have accomplished something today.
Going to be a scorcher today in NJ. No spring. Immediate summer.
Goo morning colleagues! Happy Little Friday! David MS Principal from VA here!
SBAC testing today! Go me! :( with 3rd graders. Looking forward to getting the damn thing out of the way!
I've done L1 and L2. Depends on you entirely, but L1 took me 1.5 hrs and L2 took 2:20
Good morning! Happy Thursday!!
Teach Like a Pirate, Simple Starts, Mindsets and Moves, I created a list that has a ton of books. I just need the time!
So grateful to have air conditioning! My last school didn't and my room would get to 90!
I don't know if im going to have time to read any PD books this summer. But I must recommend "Other People's Children" by Delpit
GM. Laurel. Bermuda. Excited about today's topic
We have a four day weekend because of unused sick days. Haven't had a 5 day weekend during Memorial Day weekend in a while.
Good morning all! Not much to contribute today, but interested to see the brilliant recommendations!
Notice and note nonfiction and innovators mindset are 2 for right now.
Good morning! Chris here from Ontario. Glad to be with you! I have 3 book titles to offer for PL reading.
Oooh, great topic! I just picked up DIY Literacy, hoping it inspires..? Kath from Mass here...
I know its out of vogue but "the first Days of school" is great for new teachers.
TLAP is also on my TBR list!
to be honest I try to avoid PD books I like to keep summer reading more personal
Never heard of Frithursday. That will forever be your term. Copyright it!
Good morning, !
Hope your coffee is strong and your teacher-soul is even stronger! Happy Thursday. https://t.co/l8UX0sUCxf
Good Morning . For Mathies out there, "Mathematical Mindsets" by is a must read. Changes views of Ss entirely
Drive by is a book that all teachers should read.
Good morning . Stacey from NJ. Excited to be able to chaperone my son's field trip on his birthday!
Opening up my amazon account right now!
Ours are snow day give backs. Now we've skipped spring and went straight to summer!
Looking for some good reading titles this morning at .
Brian from Mass.
how cool where are you guys going? https://t.co/g6i0bvbSgI
Good morning . Stacey from NJ. Excited to be able to chaperone my son's field trip on his birthday!
I have a pile of books to read both "fun" and work related.
Love Delpit! Excellent recco https://t.co/SnSUYm09fd
I don't know if im going to have time to read any PD books this summer. But I must recommend "Other People's Children" by Delpit
Morning, all! Been reading a lot about brain development and education. Will continue with that this summer.
new teachers are still appreciative of that one!
The Innovator's Mindset by
3 PL books: Talk About Understanding by Ellin Oliver Keene, Unmistakable Impact by Jim Knight, Rigorous Reading by Fisher & Frey
It's in the urban dictionary, a HS T's friend. ;)
Yes still good for newbies https://t.co/czsUsdzALP
I know its out of vogue but "the first Days of school" is great for new teachers.
Me, too. Dang thing's been on m nightstand for far too many months now.
https://t.co/Esd8zHSdPE
Drive by is a book that all teachers should read.
In Aug, my book "Instant Relevance, Using Today's Experiences in Tomorrow's Lessons" comes out. Pub by Crazy Excited!
The Book Whisperer & Reading in the Wild by absolute MUST READS ❤️
Visible Learning for Literacy
Embedding Formative Assessment
Innovator's Mindset -I've read IM and EFA, but need to go deeper.
Never out of vogue. An old reliable https://t.co/I659dLP1ru
I know its out of vogue but "the first Days of school" is great for new teachers.
Getting things done. Due to a busy school year, I haven't had time to get this reading done! https://t.co/BX5M7CDpTe
The state capital. Maybe we'll see the governor...
We didn't use any snow days! We got back 5 days and 2 are being used this weekend. I have another 3 day weekend coming up!
I love Learn Like a Pirate, the Book Whisperer, How's it Going?
I have to catch up on some learning books, and perhaps something about inspired coaching
Reading the newest book by and rereading both poverty books by . The poverty books help me a lot.
Enjoy the double celebration!
this one is on my kindle too
I want to catch up on the Pirate books. I think there's Agee that have slipped by.
gorgeous day on tap for that trip! Enjoy and HB to your son!🎉
It will be a late summer read. But can't wait to get my hands on the new Guided Reading by
These sit by my desk all year long 👍 https://t.co/BVK0fiIt06
The Book Whisperer & Reading in the Wild by absolute MUST READS ❤️
This book is such a great reference book! Her Playbooks are awesome too.
I want to catch up on the Pirate books. I think there's a few that have slipped by.
Another oldie for a chuckle: Up the down staircase-a story about a new teacher but so true
I can't wait to get my hands on this. Perhaps I can get it autographed by three attend author! https://t.co/knoRzxUL4f
In Aug, my book "Instant Relevance, Using Today's Experiences in Tomorrow's Lessons" comes out. Pub by Crazy Excited!
Happy Thursday! 3 top titles for me this summer are Visible Learning, Mindsets in the Classroom, and Blogging for Educators
I am about half way in. Thinking about using it for an admin team read. What do u think ?
Not a PD book for educators, but I found Better, by Atul Gawande helpful in my teaching practice and I think admins might like it
Anything by is just fabulous! She is my for sure
Those are at the top of my list too. I've wanted to read them for a while.
I'm looking for something great on executive functioning https://t.co/2MAjiDTz4E
Morning, all! Been reading a lot about brain development and education. Will continue with that this summer.
No doubt! I'll sign every page :)
Everybody needs to read Mindsets in the Classroom by
Also, meet her if you have the chance. She is kind of amazing.
Awesome author and educator!
Definitely Learn Like a Pirate by and then maybe I'll finish a few that I started this year.
We have a very short break for summer & I'm also taking classes so only books from my TBR pile for me this year 😉
Also, one day, the book will be essential reading.
Loving these suggestions. Working on a PD library in the new Instructional Coach room.
I have 's "Real Talk" also on my nightstand.
Oh, thanks! I didn't see that.
Great list here. Perfect for any Teacher, new or veteran https://t.co/THNLz6Eyg4
Happy Thursday! 3 top titles for me this summer are Visible Learning, Mindsets in the Classroom, and Blogging for Educators
is amazing. I'd love to observe his class https://t.co/jenVywlVcL
Definitely Learn Like a Pirate by and then maybe I'll finish a few that I started this year.
I have to say Wondrous Words is one I refer to constantly
Great book for a team or group!
Thanks for the ideas everyone, gotta run. Have a great day!!
Reading that one now. Need to finish by the end of the school year.
Creating Cultures of Thinking by A must read for deeper, more engaging learning in your classroom or school
Happy Thursday .
It's prom night for me...my 29th!
Good morning! Can't wait to add to my summer reading list.
I liked . I loved . I know there's now but I haven't found them yet!
Shrum &Glisan Teachers handbook for WL teachers & contextualized learning
You have an entire room? I'm still looking for the coach! Lol lucky you! https://t.co/MKGrnryM7q
Loving these suggestions. Working on a PD library in the new Instructional Coach room.
On my end table TBR this summer!
Choice Words and Opening Minds by Peter Johnston are solid (and quick) reads
Yes, these are excellent! https://t.co/IJFSLAoxJq
Choice Words and Opening Minds by Peter Johnston are solid (and quick) reads
Def need to get 's books this summer!
Thankful to live near the beach. Lots to read!
https://t.co/dL3WkCvmFJ
I liked . I loved . I know there's now but I haven't found them yet!
Have a great day, Friends, and an awesome weekend!
I currently have Jeffery Benson and Eric Jensen on the pile and I am adding LLAP.
Great titles, thanks everyone. Have a great day!
Thanks for sharing! Gotta get that for my daughter!
Love Jen Serravalo! She is an amazing staff developer and author!
Have a great day everyone!
Who's Doing the Work, Thrive, Every Child Super Reader, I am Reading, Amplify, The Teacher You Want to Be- all on my list!
I'd like to read Passionate Learners by I love her
Good to know! Right now it's on my nook.
Off to Hershey Park! Have a great Thursday !
Doing the same for our book room!
Thanks for all the great titles!! Have a great one! Ciao
It's very comprehensive. I always find something new in it. I believe it's in it's 4th printing now.
Recently read and would highly recommend Innovator's Mindset by and Drive by .
Thanks for making me poor this summer! These books are going to be expensive!! Happy reading on this mini-Friday!
Teach Like a Pirate is awesome!
. Way 2many of us take a 10-wk break entirely. I still work 20+ hrs a wk on next yr. Rest, yes. But prepare!
More About The Authors by Lisa Cleaveland. Can't wait to hear her recent insights
SO so so excited for this!! :) This will be my summer reading! https://t.co/CgRnuR6mWk
In Aug, my book "Instant Relevance, Using Today's Experiences in Tomorrow's Lessons" comes out. Pub by Crazy Excited!
Time to get going. Have to prep a couple of GATE applications for my soon-to-be-7th graders.
Catch ya later, !
-"steph curry" plan on reading The Art of Coaching by
Classwork, homework, workbook, schoolwork, worksheet, good work, submit work. It's time to question the language of learning
Yesssss! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!
DIY Lit, Rdg Strat. Book (have had but not read fully!) & wrkng to implement Amplify in2 daily routine.
GREAT POST! These last few days of have been awesome! :-)
just read mine and call it a day! Or you could do what I am doing and write your own!
I am woo hooing for all the days
How many of you fine morning people will be meeting up in Denver next month?
If you're an early bird, the group. It's a 15 minute, one question kick start to the day at 5:30 and 6:30am our time.
I am looking forward to launch, the element, and out of our minds my Ken Robinson
#1 book will always be TLAP by It is a MUST read for all educators.
I'm reading Eric Jensen's Teaching with the Brain in Mind this summer...looking forward to it!!
Late to the game: Differentiated Reading Instruction! Practical & reading guide coming soon! https://t.co/n0YjvIxoya
"Better Conversations" by "Visible Learning for Literacy" by Hattie and "SketchNote Handbook" https://t.co/hw8o1pNol3
Our first day of summer break! Ready to join the PDT group.
Morning, , & congratulations, Susie, on summer's start.
good morning - my jealous you are on break.
Not sure if top 3, but next in queue: Teacher Wars (Goldstein), Book of What If (McHugh/Murrie), Cultivating Genius (Exckert)
I actually was at the EDT chat too.Excited that I can watch the spelling bee at 10
Is this Day 2? https://t.co/rFHm68szkH
I actually was at the EDT chat too.Excited that I can watch the spelling bee at 10
today's question is not good for the book/information lover
It's hard to name just 3... but Explore Like a Pirate, Play Like a Pirate, and Classroom Chef are on the list
Have a great day, off to school.
Thanks for reminder, David. POV & global location both matter.
You may be heading to winter, but all of those Sydney pics are still lovely.
Our big summer break is in December and January.
still rings true for a lot
