#WonderChat Archive | Participate

participatechat Mar 6 @ 8:00 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #WonderChat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/9pRy9SfMOb

robinwellshick1 Mar 6 @ 8:02 PM EST

Making room for contemplative silence/space allows wonder to form #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:02 PM EST

HOORAY! It's #WonderChat time! Sneak peak at the questions before we start:

Wonderopolis - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:05 PM EST

Welcome, all to March's #Wonderchat with @MrazKristine @cheryltyler11 @AlisonPorcelli! Excited to talk about purposeful play + wonder!

In reply to @MrazKristine, @cheryltyler11, @AlisonPorcelli

EduGladiators Mar 6 @ 8:05 PM EST

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MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:05 PM EST

Excited to there #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:05 PM EST

Welcome, all to March's #Wonderchat with @MrazKristine @cheryltyler11 @AlisonPorcelli! Excited to talk about purposeful play + wonder!
In reply to @MrazKristine, @cheryltyler11, @AlisonPorcelli

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:05 PM EST

and i meant "here" #wonderchat

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:06 PM EST

Welcome Everyone! Excited to talk Play and Wonder #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:07 PM EST

Hi there. Christie, a K teacher, from outside of Boston. Ready to wonder everyone! #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:07 PM EST

Hey #wonderchat friends! Take a minute and introduce yourself before the questions start flying!

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:07 PM EST

I mean wonder WITH everyone! #wonderchat

MrsPageTurner Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST

Renee, teacher librarian and Wonder Ambassador from NC! So excited for #wonderchat #lifeisaplayground

guyonsmile Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST

Laurie - integration specialist - NY #wonderchat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST

Hi Christie! Welcome! Hope all is well! #wonderchat

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST

Hello! Aubrey from raleigh! K teacher play is my passion! So ready for this! #WonderChat

l_miller112 Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST

Hi everyone! Lauren- first grade teacher from Lisle, IL #wonderchat

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST

Rachel from Texas! Love teaching, wondering and playing with my first grade Ss #wonderchat

christine_hertz Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST

Hi friends! Christine, first grade teacher from Vermont. #wonderchat

KeithEGarvert Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST

Keith here. My first #wonderchat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:09 PM EST

I am Kristi, NYC kindergarten sped teacher/couch sitter #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:09 PM EST

Hey there! Was thinking of you while observing some seriously purposeful play last week! #wonderchat

In reply to @MrazKristine

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:09 PM EST

Hi Lauren! Hope all is well! #wonderchat

In reply to @l_miller112

mollienye72 Mar 6 @ 8:10 PM EST

Hello! Mollie from rainy Columbus, Ohio. I teach 2nd grade. #WonderChat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:10 PM EST

Welcome ! #wonderchat

In reply to @BCESdiorio

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:10 PM EST

Yeah! Another K wonderer! #wonderchat

In reply to @BCESdiorio

tracey_bleakley Mar 6 @ 8:10 PM EST

Hi, Tracey here from Texas, first grade teacher #WonderChat

KinneyCourts Mar 6 @ 8:10 PM EST

#wonderchat Hi friends! Wondering from beautifully sunny SoCal...esp thinking about my 5 yr old TKer kiddo tonight 😀

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:10 PM EST

Another favorite person! #WonderChat

KeithEGarvert Mar 6 @ 8:08 PM EST

Keith here. My first #wonderchat

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:10 PM EST

I am Alison, on childcare leave from being Kristi's AP! #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:10 PM EST

You'll love it, Keith. It's a great group. #wonderchat

In reply to @KeithEGarvert

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:11 PM EST

First question coming, but tweetdeck is being funky- fingers crossed! #WonderChat

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:11 PM EST

So many familiar faces! #wonderchat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q1: What kind of play happens in your classroom/school? #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST

Hello #WonderChat! I am Delsia.

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST

Welcome Delsia! #wonderchat

MrsPageTurner Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST

Right now my students are so into puzzles! They are so focused and determined! #wonderchat

KinneyCourts Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST

Oh, Mollie, it's so beautiful to connect with you here on #wonderchat tonight, too! Excited to celebrate your pics tmrw. ❤📚

In reply to @mollienye72

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: I've always had a very open free choice, but am moving towards more "purposeful," thx to you guys! #wonderchat

Caitlin1339 Mar 6 @ 8:13 PM EST

Hello! Caitlin from raleigh! 2nd Grade teacher passionate about letting my kids play! So ready for this! #WonderChat

maryboylehood Mar 6 @ 8:14 PM EST

Hello! Mary from Denver! I teach grade 1 & have been exploring & developing a profound passion for play thanks to @MrazKristine #wonderchat

In reply to @MrazKristine

TheEdCollab Mar 6 @ 8:14 PM EST

Catch @MrazKristine leading tonight's #WonderChat... right now! 🎉

In reply to @MrazKristine

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q1: What kind of play happens in your classroom/school? #WonderChat

l_miller112 Mar 6 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1-A group of teachers K, 1, 2 & admin are leading action research around play- choice time and an addtional recess 5 days a wk #wonderchat

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: building, free choice, puzzles, creating, STEM exploration - Ss find so much wonder and joy in purposeful play #wonderchat

NCFL Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST

I'm Jon from the @Wonderopolis team. Happy to share #Wonderchat with everyone!

In reply to @Wonderopolis

guyonsmile Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1: Beyond recess it's sometimes hard to allow for free play. It's easier to create lessons that include play in them. #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1: Design & Build area involves more planning now. Art table is a studio w/ Ss stating plan/goal instead of just coloring. #wonderchat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1: we try to keep it "balanced" lots of open ended time, but also fantasy, construction and lots of rough and tumble! #WonderChat

mollienye72 Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST

Q1:in my classroom, I try to incorporate 30 mins of unstructured time each day for choice/play. #WonderChat

christine_hertz Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST

a1: lots! messy play, quiet play, outdoor play, open-ended play. playful reading/writing/math/living. #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST

Music to our ears!!! #wonderchat

In reply to @l_miller112

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST

A1: free choice literacy based centers math stations STEM PBL My Ss engage in dramatic creative building&of course rough recess #wonderchat

christine_hertz Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST

A1: Personally, I've also been trying to use a playful approach to diffuse problems/disregulation as they arise. #wonderchat

guyonsmile Mar 6 @ 8:17 PM EST

That's really the best way to allow for play! #wonderchat

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:16 PM EST

A1: free choice literacy based centers math stations STEM PBL My Ss engage in dramatic creative building&of course rough recess #wonderchat

jreigelman Mar 6 @ 8:17 PM EST

Hi, I'm Jon from the @Wonderopolis team (and Tweetdeck fumbler!) Good to #Wonderchat with everyone!

In reply to @Wonderopolis

Caitlin1339 Mar 6 @ 8:17 PM EST

A1: Right now my kids play during genius hour time also revamped mw time to allow for play and exploring at the BOD #wonderchat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:17 PM EST

"playful loving" love #WonderChat

christine_hertz Mar 6 @ 8:15 PM EST

a1: lots! messy play, quiet play, outdoor play, open-ended play. playful reading/writing/math/living. #wonderchat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:17 PM EST

Alright I am 2/3 with typos. #WonderChat

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST

what a great idea #wonderchat

In reply to @christine_hertz

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST

Play is the language of children.. it is what they respond to viscerally! #wonderchat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST

okay Q2 around the corner! #WonderChat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST

Loving the whole "genius hour" movement. #wonderchat

In reply to @Caitlin1339

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST

HI @Wonderopolis! Thanks! I’m very glad to be here! #WonderChat

In reply to @Wonderopolis

KinneyCourts Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST

I ❤ this, Christine. Leading a life of learning thru play, esp the messy kind, is the joy of childhood. Messier the better 😀 #wonderchat

In reply to @christine_hertz

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST

Q2: What relationship do you see between play and wonder in your choice time/play time? #WonderChat

guyonsmile Mar 6 @ 8:19 PM EST

A1: This! #wonderchat

KeithEGarvert Mar 6 @ 8:19 PM EST

A1 Play can be spontaneous.eavesdropping on kids is one way to build a curriculum for play on the spot. #wonderchat

Teacher_AWebb Mar 6 @ 8:19 PM EST

A1 Lots of creative play that doesn't have a definite answer #wonderchat

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:19 PM EST

I've also heard of genius hour being called passion hour! #wonderchat

l_miller112 Mar 6 @ 8:19 PM EST

A1 Trying to make the whole day feel like play- lots of inquiry, drama, and playing off of Ss interests #wonderchat

MrsPageTurner Mar 6 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: This is time for students to EXPLORE! Not a time for right and wrong answers… #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:19 PM EST

Love this. #wonderchat

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:18 PM EST

Play is the language of children.. it is what they respond to viscerally! #wonderchat

christine_hertz Mar 6 @ 8:19 PM EST

Just pulled this off the internet: https://t.co/VnA0pFpZCW #wonderchat.

In reply to @BCESdiorio

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:19 PM EST

a2: This yr in particular, lots of kids are playing out their wonders... "hey what happens if we....?" #WonderChat

maryboylehood Mar 6 @ 8:19 PM EST

A1: all kinds of play! building, constructing, fantasy, big body, creation, storytelling, collecting, messy, loud...#wonderchat

massignmenthelp Mar 6 @ 8:20 PM EST

#nyedchat #SocEdChat #STEMHQ #vachat #WonderChat 5 Signs Indicate that you Need to Hire Online Math Tutor https://t.co/KM38333Kxz

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:20 PM EST

Play for the 100th day! #wonderchat

AMattsClass Mar 6 @ 8:20 PM EST

#wonderchat I love the choice and ownership @IgnitetheWonder @Wonderopolis offers. Learning because a choice and happiness

In reply to @IgnitetheWonder, @Wonderopolis

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:21 PM EST

Yes! @MrsPageTurner. Exploration and Wonder go hand in hand #wonderchat

In reply to @MrsPageTurner

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:21 PM EST

A1: Our school participated in Global Play Day. During my day I see MakerSpaces being used and I see learning turned into games. #WonderChat

l_miller112 Mar 6 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2- wondering leads to play and play leads to more wondering- SS and Sci inquires lead to deeper play in CTW #wonderchat

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2 Ss wonder naturally&they work it out during their open ended play times. also a wonder wall Ss post ?s & I provide materials #wonderchat

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST

Hi Jon @jreigelman #WonderChat

In reply to @jreigelman

KeithEGarvert Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST

A2 Play is wonder and wonder is play--inseparable. #wonderchat

tracey_bleakley Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST

A1 STEM, choices throughout the day, weekly free time with a variety of building materials #WonderChat

christine_hertz Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST

A1: I love seeing what my class organizes on its own- whole class freeze tag outside, airplane design and competitions inside. #wonderchat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST

These kiddos started a body center to learn more about how it works #wonderchat

jreigelman Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST

Hello @Jonnai2! #Wonderchat

In reply to @Jonnai2

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST

A2: I'm learning that my K Ss can pursue their wonders through play. Here's a fun math one from last wk. https://t.co/rv5tYF9Syv #wonderchat

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:22 PM EST

A2 yes! Play and inquiry feed each other naturally #wonderchat

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:23 PM EST

A2: play and wonder go hand in hand. Hearing lots of "hey, let's try this...what if we..." as Ss play! So joyful 😁 #WonderChat

mollienye72 Mar 6 @ 8:23 PM EST

Q2:have been using @mysteryscience to build foundation for wrtg Lab Reports in WW.We are now obsessed w/building!! All.The.Time. #WonderChat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:23 PM EST

This crowd wondered if they could build a time machine #wonderchat

KinneyCourts Mar 6 @ 8:23 PM EST

Beautiful Alison! The way kiddos learn to navigate the world & those around them. The language they intuitively speak 1st: PLAY! #wonderchat

In reply to @AlisonPorcelli

Caitlin1339 Mar 6 @ 8:23 PM EST

my kids get so excited when they see genius hour on the schedule in the AM #wonderchat

Teacher_AWebb Mar 6 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2: free exploration and play gives children the freedoms to wonder, experiment, fail and discover independently...learn! #wonderchat

tracey_bleakley Mar 6 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2 Play allows Ss to explore their wonders and and wonders give Ss play a purpose. #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:24 PM EST

How many of you are Title I schools and find the time to play? Just curious #WonderChat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2: One S wanted to know what number you'd get if you added up all the March calendar #s. They planned the whole investigation! #wonderchat

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:25 PM EST

Here's our wonderwall #wonderchat

jreigelman Mar 6 @ 8:25 PM EST

A2: The types of play that allow for self-guided exploration tend to be more engaging and enduring for (my) kids #Wonderchat

guyonsmile Mar 6 @ 8:25 PM EST

A2: allowing for time to play and wonder Ss discover more about themselves the the world around them. #wonderchat

KeithEGarvert Mar 6 @ 8:25 PM EST

A2 As we read we wonder. Books are a great way to turn that wonder into play. #WonderChat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:25 PM EST

So much of their play folds into what people traditionally call "Academics" we always have book makers at play #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2: One S wanted to know what number you'd get if you added up all the March calendar #s. They planned the whole investigation! #wonderchat

guyonsmile Mar 6 @ 8:25 PM EST

Agee! #wonderchat

In reply to @KinneyCourts, @AlisonPorcelli

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:26 PM EST

I love your response @l_miller112. I can encourage this in our school. We should make the entire day “feel” like play. #WonderChat

In reply to @l_miller112

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:26 PM EST

Okay, #wonderchat friends, Q3 is coming!

christine_hertz Mar 6 @ 8:26 PM EST

a2:wonder & play are two linchpins for our math work, in particular. "how many cubes it would take to get to the ceiling..." etc #wonderchat

KinneyCourts Mar 6 @ 8:26 PM EST

Ha! Well, hmm, I like your thinking @Wonderopolis 😀🖒☕🍵#wonderchat

In reply to @Wonderopolis, @christine_hertz, @Wonderopolis

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:26 PM EST

Q3: How do you use Wonderopolis to support or invite play scenarios in your choice time/play time? #Wonderchat

mollienye72 Mar 6 @ 8:26 PM EST

A2: and I'm AMAZED at what these kids can build/make/create with just xerox paper. #WonderChat

guyonsmile Mar 6 @ 8:27 PM EST

or index cards, gum drops, straws, scraps of whatever! #wonderchat

In reply to @mollienye72

MrsPageTurner Mar 6 @ 8:27 PM EST

We are title 1…I think play is pushed aside for focus on basics…I use play for review; How do you find time? #wonderchat

In reply to @Jonnai2

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:27 PM EST

@WymansWonders My kiddos get so excited when they discover they are reading &writing in play and didn't realize it #wonderchat

In reply to @MrazKristine, @WymansWonders

l_miller112 Mar 6 @ 8:28 PM EST

A2 Space inquiry in Sci led to the creation of a 'command center' in CTW #wonderchat

SusanKochVT Mar 6 @ 8:28 PM EST

A2 I'm curious about the use of language to link the wonder and the play #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3 Our Gingerbread Bakery Cafe is up and running and WOTD #586, Why Do Donuts Have Holes? was perfect, @Wonderopolis ! #wonderchat

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3 I use @Wonderopolis as a nonfiction resource for Ss to learn more about their topics. #wonderchat

In reply to @Wonderopolis

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:29 PM EST

@cheryltyler was principal of T1 school and required play. Kids needed it to work out life issues. #wonderchat

In reply to @cheryltyler

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:30 PM EST

If you haven't seen what a cool site it is, go here now https://t.co/ezNAneuJvW #WonderChat

KinneyCourts Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

This so much, Keith! The link between books, wonder & play! The recipe for a curious and reflective mind & stance on life. #wonderchat

In reply to @KeithEGarvert

jreigelman Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

Fantastic! #wonderchat

In reply to @WymansWonders, @Wonderopolis

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

A3: We explore wonderopolis on "wondering wednesdays". I try to pull up a topic that Ss have shown an interest in during play #WonderChat

maryboylehood Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

One student read about castles and then wondered if he could construct a castle with blocks using information from the book #Wonderchat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

a3: we encourage kids to carry ?s into their play, and sometimes after we check the site kids design "experiments" #wonderchat

SusanKochVT Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

A2 I've been noticing the language involved as play and wonder develop. #wonderchat

l_miller112 Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

A3 We have a Wonder Wall that we often refer to...Also helps gage what students are 'on' about #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

A3 @Wonderopolis is also a great way to make connections to school learning at home. Families can look at cool WOTD together! #wonderchat

In reply to @Wonderopolis

guyonsmile Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

Love this! #wonderchat

In reply to @maryboylehood

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

As I read I see that “play” means via learning rather than play as in running and jumping @MrsPageTurner. Whew! #WonderChat

In reply to @MrsPageTurner

Caitlin1339 Mar 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

#wonderchat A2: Wonder and play go together like PB&J... kids just need to be given the space and time

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

YUM! #wonderchat

In reply to @Wonderopolis

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

A3 The wonders of the day could inspire some cool explorations in play and inquiry #wonderchat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

But also running and jumping!!!!! Its all the types- equally valued #wonderchat

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:31 PM EST

As I read I see that “play” means via learning rather than play as in running and jumping @MrsPageTurner. Whew! #WonderChat
In reply to @MrsPageTurner

MrsPageTurner Mar 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

Haha not extra recess play #wonderchat

In reply to @Jonnai2

mollienye72 Mar 6 @ 8:32 PM EST

A3: we do Wonder Wednesday and incorporate writing/research/publishing w/ @seesaw each week. Lots of spin off to learn more. #WonderChat

In reply to @Seesaw

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:33 PM EST

And @Wonderopolis works both ways -- intro to and follow up/enrichment. It's a win/win, really. #wonderchat

In reply to @parksidefirst, @Wonderopolis

l_miller112 Mar 6 @ 8:33 PM EST

A3 Could discuss wonders of the day in morning meeting to support oral language development #wonderchat

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:33 PM EST

it really is a great resource for ideas #wonderchat

In reply to @AlisonPorcelli

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:33 PM EST

Feel free to keep chatting on this Q, but Q4 is up next #wonderchat

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:33 PM EST

LOL! I’m a principal who knows about standards and state tests @MrsPageTurner. #WonderChat

In reply to @MrsPageTurner

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:34 PM EST

Too often play is "closed" or dictated, Q4: How do you support wonder in children’s play? #Wonderchat

Teacher_AWebb Mar 6 @ 8:34 PM EST

A3: we put it up each morning and get responses and ideas before reading the research. It often leads to bigger inquiries #wonderchat

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:34 PM EST

Thanks for the clarification @MrazKristine! #WonderChat

In reply to @MrazKristine

tracey_bleakley Mar 6 @ 8:34 PM EST

A3 We use @Wonderopolis to find out more about the wonderings from our reading. #WonderChat

In reply to @Wonderopolis

guyonsmile Mar 6 @ 8:34 PM EST

sent a note home to parents asking if they had any extra supplies. They sent in buckets of beads, poms, etc! #wonderchat

In reply to @mollienye72

Teacher_AWebb Mar 6 @ 8:34 PM EST

A4: we demonstrate by asking questions ourselves about tithings we are curious about #wonderchat

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:35 PM EST

absolutely! #wonderchat

In reply to @WymansWonders, @Wonderopolis

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:35 PM EST

a4: I play "provocateur" a lot, "Gosh, check out the height on that building.. will it go higher do you think?" #Wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:35 PM EST

Yes. Wondering is great language development for ELLs, too! Love sharing @wonderopolis with my ELL families. #wonderchat

In reply to @l_miller112, @Wonderopolis

Teacher_AWebb Mar 6 @ 8:35 PM EST

A4: we also take time to let them fail and solve their own "wonders" #wonderchat

guyonsmile Mar 6 @ 8:36 PM EST

A3: I tell my 6th graders when they question to 'look it up!" #wonderchat

cvarsalona Mar 6 @ 8:36 PM EST

#WonderChat I am moderating #NYEDChat with @RickJetter tonight. Sorry I can't be there with the Wonder Lead Ambassadors and @Wonderopolis

In reply to @RickJetter, @Wonderopolis

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:36 PM EST

a4: or, I wonder if you can find a way to make your store look like the one we visited?" #wonderchat

KinneyCourts Mar 6 @ 8:36 PM EST

Absolutely agree, Keith. Wordless picture books are an incredible opportunity to stretch our imaginations & ignite play! 📚😀 #wonderchat

In reply to @KeithEGarvert

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4 model my wonders model finding answers trying & even failing for perseverance encourage their ?s have them post to wonderwall #wonderchat

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:36 PM EST

Provacateur.. love it @mrazkristine #wonderchat

In reply to @MrazKristine

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:37 PM EST

Q4 I'm all about letting them decide where to go with their wondering and play. "What do you want to explore today?" #wonderchat

guyonsmile Mar 6 @ 8:37 PM EST

I'm following both on Tweetdeck! #wonderchat #nyedchat

In reply to @cvarsalona, @RickJetter, @Wonderopolis

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:37 PM EST

Don't love spelling it :/ #wonderchat

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:36 PM EST

Provacateur.. love it @mrazkristine #wonderchat
In reply to @MrazKristine

KeithEGarvert Mar 6 @ 8:37 PM EST

A4 There's nothing wrong with jumping in to play along with them! A great way to step into their shoes. 👟👞👢👠 #WonderChat

l_miller112 Mar 6 @ 8:38 PM EST

A4 I try to keep my 'teacher intentions and preceptions' hidden during play- let Ss lead the way & coach into their play #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:38 PM EST

You provocateur of play, you! Put that in your bio. LOL! #wonderchat

In reply to @MrazKristine

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:38 PM EST

Even at recess play I hear wonders and echo/ amplify, "ahh these friends are wondering if they can jump higher than the block!" #WonderChat

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:38 PM EST

A4: hang back and observe. Give kids space, opportunity and TIME to play on a regular basis. Ss learn so much from each other #wonderchat

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:39 PM EST

A4 Reflective shares after choice time are a great place to share and highlight wonders #wonderchat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:39 PM EST

like all things, the more they do it the more sophisticated it gets!!! #wonderchat

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:38 PM EST

A4: hang back and observe. Give kids space, opportunity and TIME to play on a regular basis. Ss learn so much from each other #wonderchat

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:39 PM EST

I love playing w/my kids today I get stuck w/webs from spiderman at recess & wolverine rescued me! #wonderchat

In reply to @KeithEGarvert, @KeithEGarvert

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:39 PM EST

love referring to teach during play as coaching! #wonderchat

In reply to @l_miller112

KinneyCourts Mar 6 @ 8:39 PM EST

#wonderchat A4: Materials are a key component I believe:materials that open possibilities for curiosity & invention promote exploratory play

Caitlin1339 Mar 6 @ 8:40 PM EST

A3 My kids use @Wonderopolis as a non fiction resource #wonderchat

In reply to @Wonderopolis

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:40 PM EST

And to say "What would you do next time?" #wonderchat

In reply to @Teacher_AWebb

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:40 PM EST

A4 and the more you listen the more you will hear #wonderchat

maryboylehood Mar 6 @ 8:40 PM EST

A4: stop & listen to our kids. Powerful things occur when we give choice and space for Ss to take the lead in their play! #WonderChat

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:41 PM EST

yes, yes, a thousand times yes!! Have done more of this this year and my students are curious and motivated! #wonderchat

In reply to @MrazKristine

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:41 PM EST

A3: Several of our Ts do #WonderWednesday. We have Wonder jars with various items. The Ss love it! #WonderChat

mollienye72 Mar 6 @ 8:41 PM EST

A4: I give myself permission to take time to sit back and observe. Play offers fantastic Kid watching opportunities. #WonderChat

SusanKochVT Mar 6 @ 8:41 PM EST

A4 Use iPads to record play/ structures/ dynamics- then revisit when time allows. #Wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:41 PM EST

I jump in all the time! It's fun and they love it! #wonderchat

In reply to @KeithEGarvert

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:42 PM EST

ooo- got lost in the reading of such great stuff, but next Q is on its way #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:42 PM EST

And this is the one thing that I'm terrible at. Have to make time for it. #wonderchat

In reply to @AlisonPorcelli

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:42 PM EST

Q5: How do you use play to help children share their wonders with others? #Wonderchat

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:43 PM EST

A4 Yes to materials! Like found objects or things like the inside of a telephone spark wonder! #wonderchat

KeithEGarvert Mar 6 @ 8:43 PM EST

We all need more play in our lives. #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:41 PM EST

I jump in all the time! It's fun and they love it! #wonderchat
In reply to @KeithEGarvert

KinneyCourts Mar 6 @ 8:43 PM EST

Yes, Rachel! This is the TRUTH across the day as well! Privileging kids w/ space opportunity & time to navigate thru learning #wonderchat

In reply to @parksidefirst

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:44 PM EST

The best is putting on my snow gear (when we have snow) & playing with them. Love to see their faces! #wonderchat

In reply to @BCESdiorio, @KeithEGarvert

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:44 PM EST

it really makes a huge impact, I have worked hard to keep at it #wonderchat

In reply to @WymansWonders, @AlisonPorcelli

Caitlin1339 Mar 6 @ 8:44 PM EST

A4: I support my kids play by not restricting them. I use their play time as my time to play WITH them. #buildrelationships #wonderchat

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:44 PM EST

I think we should make "provocateur" buttons, or maybe crowns! #buildingvocabulary #wonderchat

In reply to @MrazKristine

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:44 PM EST

A4: One of my Ts allows Ss time to research wonders. They are encouraged to wonder, pair and share. #WonderChat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:45 PM EST

Yes. And rotating materials whenever possible. I'm not always good about that. #wonderchat

In reply to @KinneyCourts

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:45 PM EST

@SusanKochVT love the iPad idea! #wonderchat

In reply to @SusanKochVT

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:45 PM EST

A5 My Ss know I'm active on twitter and ask me to video and tweet or ask to use my phone for their own video #wonderchat

mollienye72 Mar 6 @ 8:45 PM EST

A4: use @Seesaw to record play/outcomes as digital portfolio. Updated Language Experience Approach digital natives?#WonderChat

In reply to @Seesaw

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:46 PM EST

Usually on Thurs/Fri kids have stuff they are dying to show the others- "shows", "lessons", the store opens for business etc #wonderchat

mollienye72 Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

A5: whoops - that last one was supposed to be A5. #WonderChat

KinneyCourts Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

Right?! The spark of imagination with newly experienced materials keeps it fresh and evolving. Love this, Christie! #wonderchat

In reply to @WymansWonders

Caitlin1339 Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

#wonderchat today our question of the day was based on imagination #playiswork

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

Q5 I think that's where sharing time is critical. Tell class before what u want 2 explore & tell class after what u discovered. #wonderchat

AlisonPorcelli Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

A5 going to Kristi's classroom on a Friday was the highlight of my time as an AP. Hair salons and ice cream cones! #wonderchat

tracey_bleakley Mar 6 @ 8:47 PM EST

A5 My Ss often grab iPads to take pictures or videos of their creations during free play time and then share them to @Seesaw #WonderChat

In reply to @Seesaw

MrsPageTurner Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST

Love this! Bet they don’t realize they’re “working” because they have picked their own topics! #studentchoice #wonderchat

In reply to @Jonnai2

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST

Lots of people using seesaw and tech as a way to share... so cool! #wonderchat

Caitlin1339 Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST

#wonderchat also my kids love board games! I have purchased a bunch for them to play ... Sorry, Jenga, Monopoly

l_miller112 Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST

A5 lots of S led convos during share and communtity circles- Ss share wonderings, stories, reflections, celebrations #wonderchat

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:48 PM EST

we love using Seesaw to capture the play! #wonderchat

In reply to @mollienye72, @Seesaw

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:49 PM EST

LOVE this and going to start doing it now! #wonderchat

In reply to @MrazKristine

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:49 PM EST

OK, seriously don't do google images of provocateur! Oops! #wonderchat

In reply to @parksidefirst, @MrazKristine

maryboylehood Mar 6 @ 8:50 PM EST

A5: Storytelling! Ss LOVE opportunities to share about their wonders during share time of choice time #WonderChat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:50 PM EST

hahaha NOW I HAVE A WONDER #wonderchat

In reply to @WymansWonders, @parksidefirst

KinneyCourts Mar 6 @ 8:50 PM EST

I want invisibility...the cloak kind! 😀 #wonderchat

In reply to @Caitlin1339

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:50 PM EST

Great. We are doing that more this year in my K class and loving it! #wonderchat

In reply to @Jonnai2

Wonderopolis - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:50 PM EST

Storytelling! Awesome! #wonderchat

In reply to @maryboylehood

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:51 PM EST

True @MrsPageTurner! I’ve heard the T make this very statement. #WonderChat

In reply to @MrsPageTurner

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:51 PM EST

If only! #wonderchat

In reply to @AlisonPorcelli

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:51 PM EST

oh! Last Q on its way! This went faaaasssssst #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:52 PM EST

You had to look! #wonderchat

In reply to @MrazKristine

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:52 PM EST

Q6: How might you incorporate Wonderopolis / more wonder into your choice time/play time after this chat? #Wonderchat

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:52 PM EST

A5: I'm trying to keep spaces where they can leave works in progress up. Creates lots of wonders, excitement and sharing #wonderchat

MrsPageTurner Mar 6 @ 8:52 PM EST

A6: I want to allow students to explore wonders with experiments and realia, not just reading #wonderchat

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:53 PM EST

A6 not quite what your asking but I need to be better about share time after play #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:53 PM EST

Yes! We have a game table at every choice time. It's imp to exp winning, losing (expecially), and taking turns! #wonderchat

In reply to @Caitlin1339

Wonderopolis - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:53 PM EST

GREAT idea! Keeps the bulletin boards fresh too #wonderchat

In reply to @parksidefirst

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:54 PM EST

It is though- it allows for kids talk about play (which includes wonders) to have a space! #wonderchat

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:53 PM EST

A6 not quite what your asking but I need to be better about share time after play #wonderchat

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

Thanks for a reflection question! #wonderchat

In reply to @MrazKristine

KinneyCourts Mar 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

Such a beautifully authentic bridge to their writing lives...storytelling abt their wonders...sketching them...writing them! ❤ #wonderchat

In reply to @maryboylehood

Wonderopolis - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

Well said! #wonderchat

In reply to @MrazKristine

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

Awesome @WymansWonders! We have some kinder wonderologists in the making in our school lol. #WonderChat

In reply to @WymansWonders

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

A6: asking more ?s about their play/creations. Also want to encourage Ss to check out @wonderopolis on their own for curiosity #wonderchat

In reply to @Wonderopolis

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:55 PM EST

Q6 It helps when wonders are broad. Not always specific. Guide Ss in direction where @Wonderopolis can support. #wonderchat

In reply to @Wonderopolis

tracey_bleakley Mar 6 @ 8:56 PM EST

I need to leave more time for sharing too. #wonderchat

In reply to @BCESdiorio

Wonderopolis - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:56 PM EST

and the more we give weight to S ideas the better! #wonderchat

In reply to @KinneyCourts, @maryboylehood

mollienye72 Mar 6 @ 8:56 PM EST

A6:I have one day/week with no break from 12-3:30. Getting back on track to keep it unstructured, after testing😬, for choice. #WonderChat

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:56 PM EST

Play and Flow have a lot (everything?) in common. Will make sure kids bring ?s not just play themes to choice time #wonderchat

l_miller112 Mar 6 @ 8:56 PM EST

A6 Love the idea of sharing #wonderopolis with families and giving a voice to wonderings and interests that reflect Ss families #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:56 PM EST

WOOHOO! #wonderchat

In reply to @Jonnai2, @WymansWonders

maryboylehood Mar 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

S wondered about the Titanic after reading informational texts then researched and constructed this sweet model! 👇🏽#Wonderchat

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

me too! #wonderchat

In reply to @tracey_bleakley, @BCESdiorio

guyonsmile Mar 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

A6: Allow Ss to ask the questions and search for the answers. I love @RecapThat for recording Ss reflections #wonderchat

In reply to @RecapThat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

And that's what we are here for: to support you all! #wonderchat

In reply to @WymansWonders

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

A6 Submit wonders to @Wonderopolis as a class, too. It's great to see them appear after a time. #wonderchat

In reply to @Wonderopolis

tracey_bleakley Mar 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

Maybe adding as a resource for our research to get them used to using it on their own. #wonderchat

In reply to @parksidefirst, @Wonderopolis

SusanKochVT Mar 6 @ 8:57 PM EST

A6 This chat has inspired me to ask the kids about new ideas for choice time... incorporate their interests even more. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

And we love to get them! #wonderchat

In reply to @WymansWonders

BCESdiorio Mar 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

I've done this with a QR code for easy access #wonderchat

In reply to @tracey_bleakley, @parksidefirst, @Wonderopolis

Wonderopolis - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

WOW! So cool! #wonderchat

In reply to @maryboylehood

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

sounds intriguing. I'll have to check that out. #wonderchat

In reply to @guyonsmile, @RecapThat

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

A6: Try a wonder window. Block off a space in a window. Add paper and pencil. Let Ss wonder. Post wonders in hallway to share. #WonderChat

KinneyCourts Mar 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

Privileging our Ss' ideas & voices builds their agency and enables them to grow in powerful ways. Absolutely agree @Wonderopolis #wonderchat

In reply to @Wonderopolis, @maryboylehood, @Wonderopolis

MrazKristine Mar 6 @ 8:58 PM EST

So much great thinking everyone! Such a pleasure to pass an hour wondering with you! #wonderchat

Jonnai2 Mar 6 @ 8:59 PM EST

Thanks for a new insight @MrazKristine. #WonderChat

In reply to @MrazKristine

Caitlin1339 Mar 6 @ 8:59 PM EST

A5: Share time is tricky genius hour time is at the end of the day.. we have to rush packing. #wedontwanttoleave #wonderchat

WymansWonders Mar 6 @ 8:59 PM EST

OOOO. Great idea. Borrowing that! #wonderchat

In reply to @BCESdiorio, @tracey_bleakley, @parksidefirst, @Wonderopolis

parksidefirst Mar 6 @ 8:59 PM EST

great idea. Let's do it! #wonderchat

In reply to @tracey_bleakley, @Wonderopolis

Wonderopolis - Moderator Mar 6 @ 8:59 PM EST

Yes definitely equipping them for "real" life! #wonderchat

In reply to @tracey_bleakley, @parksidefirst