#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 October 20, 2016
Good morning! I can be more productive today- I woke up before my dog :)
How wild? We have deer and wombats at night. Sometimes kangaroos but i think the deer are pushing them out
Good morning! Excited for our first School Improvement Planning meeting today. Love sharing good things happening at my school.
bear, fox, raccoons, coyote and now fischer cats
Good Morning! Ben from Western NC.
Good morning everyone! I missed u guys yesterday! How is everyone?
Hey everyone! Michelle from ON. Had mandatory PD yesterday but got to do some collaboration with staff. Al… https://t.co/ON50hgmsK1
Good morning, Tribe. So happy to have you start my day.
Good morning Stacey from NJ. Ready to start this amazing day!
Good morning to my friends at .
Brian, HS principal from Masschusetts
Good morning! I can be more productive today- I woke up before my dog :)
Yeah that sounds scarier than deer and wombats
We are scary during the day when the snakes are out
Me too- both dogs! Good morning https://t.co/8j3UpBacHY
Good morning! I can be more productive today- I woke up before my dog :)
Hey was the question asked already? I cant find it.
I get a little freaked out at night
always a good way to start!
Anyone from attending today at Gillette Stadium?
Good morning
Megan from the Boston area
No dog scratching and couldn't fall back asleep. ugh! Sleep is hard for rme.
While I was talking about bears and wombats I missed the question. What was it?
Good morning - bring on the (and lots of it, please)
Good morning friends. How's everyone?
Great, David! How are you?
Me too. What is the questions Carl is distracting me. lol
Good morning! Excited for our first School Improvement Planning meeting today. Love sharing good things happening at my school.
Good morning Kim! How r things down in FLA?
Today I have an all day meeting and I run PD for my building tomorrow.
good - how are you Steve?
I blame Kathy. I have to go pick up my daughter from the pizza shop later and Kathy says there are evil racoons
hmmm..is there a question?
those fisher cats are nasty! Glad I don't have those.rabbits &woodchucks attract all sorts of predators to my yard to
Same here. BOE mtg last night, plus I stayed up to watch the . TIRED. https://t.co/AOxJm9dB7H
Good morning - bring on the (and lots of it, please)
Great. School year is off to a wonderful start. Heading out of town today to the state MS conference for a day.
Good morning I'm about to get in the car for a 5 hr drive to Manchester NH and the conf. Fall in NH? I'll take it!
Our friend will be there. She's doing a flash presentation.
Carl what grade do you teach?
My twitter feed seems sluggish today. What is our question?
I haven't seen one, but my husband heard them the other night. I am so afraid of big cats.
Pretty good! Survived Matthew and am hoping for some normalcy for a bit!
I teach HS
8 Maths / Science
10 Maths / Science
12 Maths for Apprentices
still asleep. No question yet.
Doesn't look like there is a question..anyone have anything?
Safe travels & lots of learning!
Evening - dropping in from NZ :)
I don't know it either. I do love wombats thanks to Mem Fox, though:)
Is anyone doing something special or structured for ?
So there is no question and we are all tired.
What are your go to lessons/ strategies when your students seem tired/ down?
I'm locked in all day too!!
I'm doing one as well with my rockstar buddy
How big are big. We have feral cats that have grown big enough to kill sheep
Know the feeling.I gave up sugar, caffeine, alcohol, gluten and dairy. Sleep great! no more headaches or tummy ache.
good thanks. A little tired. might we see you Saturday?
todays question https://t.co/e7eA68HEEf
So there is no question and we are all tired.
What are your go to lessons/ strategies when your students seem tired/ down?
Read alouds https://t.co/Q3Ww9DdZv0
So there is no question and we are all tired.
What are your go to lessons/ strategies when your students seem tired/ down?
No question. Here'sy suggestion. Americans have a real decision to make in a few weeks-how do we reach decision making skills to Ss?
any cats..i just think they can be vicious I creeping out jus thinking of them. ewww
Are you on holiday right now then?
I met Mem Fox once.
Our children were playing together in a park and I didn't realise until afterwards.
Lovely person
Good morning from Georgia. It got up to 88* here yesterday - if you've seen Fall, please send her my way!
Any locals going to today? In MA
I love to pick up my current read aloud and go further than we normally do! https://t.co/RWRAuq1Vk3
So there is no question and we are all tired.
What are your go to lessons/ strategies when your students seem tired/ down?
one of my open tabs is directions to Sunset Diner - it would take me 1 hr 23 min if I started right now. So, yes!
When I am tired, i throw in Never fails to make me smile watching the Ss.
I love rogue "Anything Can Happen Day" at when there is no published question.
Great collaboration.
Great passion.
excellent book report please
No. We are on the 2nd week back from Spring Break. Big holidays in December / January
Gm. one day of competitivie Jeopardy . highest class score wins snacks the next day. Thanks @
No question. Here's a suggestion. Americans have a real decision to make in a few wks-how do we teach decision making skills to Ss?
Nice to see you. Hope it's been a good day! ....We're just beginning:)
I know I right? Possums too!
Best learning experience was being to: my mom, my teachers
I can answer my Q & at the same time. Wordsplash. 1 question. All write an answer on board. We discuss connections.
yes PLN & coffee perfect together
it's been - a busy week! Friday tomorrow - yay!
I'll use Kahoot and pull up a grammar game, pull out the Scrabble boards, use mad libs...to do review on the fly.
Read a great picture book and then have Ss create a digital reaction to it--fav part, surprise, share an opinion. They choose tool.
dance with them! It will get you up and going
Stop and turn it over to the Ss. Set the boundaries and goals, but let the Ss define how to get there. Works.
Get up and dance, sing. Movement waited me up. https://t.co/HNW9drvAyw
So there is no question and we are all tired.
What are your go to lessons/ strategies when your students seem tired/ down?
Kahoot is always a fun thing to do to wake the gang up. Great fun way to review material. or an outside walk around the grounds.
Yes! is a favorite in my room too! https://t.co/BPQCJVk3dG
When I am tired, i throw in Never fails to make me smile watching the Ss.
Music soothes the soul. I pull out the U.K. end we sing! https://t.co/xytNz9TURV
So there is no question and we are all tired.
What are your go to lessons/ strategies when your students seem tired/ down?
This is exactly what we're doing today!
Hi all. I'm Ku, Learning Coach, Argentina
Im glad I moved closer to work & can participate in It gets my mind awake & thinking, oh & coffee too
That is super cool! I have so many of her books. I loved the one she wrote for parents. Reading Magic.
Was just thinking that..I would read a picture book in addition to the novel I am reading. https://t.co/A1fmJWzUjk
Read a great picture book and then have Ss create a digital reaction to it--fav part, surprise, share an opinion. They choose tool.
Last time, "Let's take a walk." We walked around school for a break.
I do it with them too if I am tired. Raises my energy!
All you can do is expose Ss to facts. And teach them critical thinking and cynicism
I used to do brain breaks before it came, but I am so happy it is here. Just love it!
starting Orbiting Jupiter with another set of Grade 9 classes today - I forgot how much I love read alouds
I love when you're up to add to our ideas and share your thinking.
Let us know how it goes? I always think it's cool that your today is our tomorrow for half the day:)
Decision making ski#bfc530ls....philosophical chairs.
How about reflecting on this today?
Many thanks to Emily Dickinson and for the inspiration.
https://t.co/ZUY9dKn9dE
I love this idea. When kids are bored flip the entire lesson.
so important! With all the information out there Ss will need to learn how to curate info. Media literacy is essential
My wife pulled out Boo to a Goose the other night to remind teh kids what they used to read
An in-school "field trip", Nice! https://t.co/tI8iwC0TEr
Last time, "Let's take a walk." We walked around school for a break.
Sometimes we do some of the "just for fun" Kahoots. A Disney quiz can really get them going!
Put the Ss into scenarios where they have to think critically and solve real-world problems. Every lesson, every day.
I am reading Pax. Have you read it?
Rest of the world watching with baited breath - somewhat horrified somewhat entertained https://t.co/pf14wpe0ju
No question. Here's a suggestion. Americans have a real decision to make in a few wks-how do we teach decision making skills to Ss?
Steph's right its nearly 11pm on Thursday night here in New Zealand
glad to have to you in Pal !
That's neat! I need to figure out when that is our time. I have learned tons from my friends in Australia and NZ:)
I try to share things with Ts that can be implemented easily & purposefully. Each minute of instruction is critical but can be fun!
Glad to be here w/a fellow Mets fan. I feel safe
Really enjoyed Orbiting Jupiter. Not too long, either.
From one of my Ss: "Can I stand up and do 20 jumping jacks? I need to move." Love it!! Of course we all did them.
I'll advise if there's a zombie attack - if there's not, then we saved everyone ;)
yes, this summer - loved it! Also doing All American Boys w 2 senior elective sections
Has anyone done leadership activities/scenarios/dilemmas/exercises with Ss before? What did you do & how did they react?
When we read Minister's Black Veil, we all wore black veils as we walked around.
evening Myles - you still awake?
Anything competitive to get kids engaged from kahoot! to vocab pyramid to guess my rule.
Great to see you! I need to get my ideas for connecting our Ss emailed to you. It's been very busy here:)
Creating memorable lessons. This is great teaching! https://t.co/FC5fQC27RQ
When we read Minister's Black Veil, we all wore black veils as we walked around.
. Darned autocorrect. I pull out the uke. Not the U.K. 😳
Indeed! I use it to help me solve problems the class is facing. Builds ownership & empathy.
even visiting the class 1x week, I'm on track to finish by Nov 10th. Now if can finish without crying...
I very nearly posed you all a question on global connections but felt it was a bit presumptuous!
Embrace the tears. I cry all the time in read aloud. Out of my mind gets me every time.
I think that's there general US reaction as well. I'd go back in time 2 years for a do over.
I need all these strategies right now
Need to run. Have to get to school early for a busy day. Thanks as always crew
I'm reading The Crossover by
in about 6hrs 45 mins (I should be sleeping)
Wishing my gang a thrilling Thursday! I'm sure I'll see some of you in chats tonight and catch the rest of you before the sun rises!
Go to lesson when Ss need pick-up: ?s How are you progressing? What are our SLOs? Is your project ready for submission?
oooh makes more sense, not a Brexit joke...
senor elective in my bldg has Ss budgeting based on realistic salary - do you pay your electric bill or buy that handbag?
I'm going to no Ss for me today! Excited for some new professional resources and connections https://t.co/9QKv10E8tB
So there is no question and we are all tired.
What are your go to lessons/ strategies when your students seem tired/ down?
Loved it! Set one of my Ss on a path of reading last year.
Yes. Me too! https://t.co/RfPlRRzkXy
Embrace the tears. I cry all the time in read aloud. Out of my mind gets me every time.
Good to hear
We need more readers in the world
I need to do this more-especially with this group.
Massachusetts science education leaders association
in History class, Ss are researching topics they want the candidates to discuss, then we will have a mock debate
Getting ready. Today is Purple Day to support LGTBQ youth. Have a great day, Tribe.
our Sch runs ldrship development for Ss through a sports lens
always the handbag. It will still look good in the dark! 😜
#2416 If you spend any time with a man, you'll realize that we're all still little boys. — Paul Walker
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Another series was Stranded by
that's quite reassuring to know!
Have a great day everyone!
this made me snarf a mouthful of coffee.
I'm awake now!
Great job this AM everyone! Thanks to for todays ? Have a great Thursday everyone!
Great choice. Took several pages & had Ss read them aloud. Copies always checked out
Have a wonderful Thursday . Drink lots of coffee, but not so much that it affects your decision making skills!
Massachusetts science education leaders association
Did you do this as a read aloud?
Great idea. Will do the same. I have a student who loves to rap - he might like that https://t.co/amZZZmZriE
Great choice. Took several pages & had Ss read them aloud. Copies always checked out
Everything goes in friendliest chat educators on Twitter!
Global connections? That would have been a great topic!
Evening folks - have an inspiring day
And you can carry that bill around in the purse https://t.co/R4INyoAAv5
always the handbag. It will still look good in the dark! 😜
I have more books to talk about this weekend - will I see you?
Have a great day! Off to meet my new student and his family this morning before school starts!
The scariest thing is I don't drink coffee. Love to get walk/jog/run in early or go to the gym.
I need that shirt. Need it. Haha
It's that time - let's get movin'! Have a great one
you may find it covered in coffee spray from spit-takes it causes, hazard of wearing a great shirt
cool! What do the Ss experience & how is their leadership developed?
I also have the eBook, so I put it up on screen so Ss can follow along/admire format
We had Federal Election in July Federal Govt. won with a 1 seat majority in House of Reps. It lasted 8 long Wks!
is trending just ahead of . lol Welcome to the crazy world of twitter.
Get students out of their seats for ; get them thinking & measuring before solving on .
https://t.co/CQYOjWApVI
So there is no question and we are all tired.
What are your go to lessons/ strategies when your students seem tired/ down?
Great question! I'll tell you what doesn't work-- worksheets!
I like to use controversial issues in science and teach Ss how to debate!
I'll drink to that Stacey! ☕️😀
Be sure to have one for me! 😀
Good morning So far this year, what new lesson or idea have you implemented ?
This week- Gr2 returns from field trip to coding after school. then deconstruct, sequence and look for patterns in a dance
Good morning everyone.
I had Ss create a vision for their class from#BamStetsonEd and I posted them & remind daily of their goals.
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I very nearly posed you all a question on global connections but felt it was a bit presumptuous! MORE >> https://t.co/I3RixtooxR
Embrace the tears. I cry all the time in read aloud. Out of my mind gets me every time. MORE >> https://t.co/I3RixtooxR
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Morning Everyone! "Mindful Moments" in 7th grd weekly (or as needed) mindful breathing, etc. Adding to brain study & stress mngt
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also adding sketchnoting and Infographic designing as a visual learning tool for our study! Will share next week!
With you! Having my Ss move as much as possible!
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Good morning friends So far this year, what new lesson or idea have you implemented ?
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Hey we're having a baby shower today?! is having a baby and we're celebrating here at
Good morning to you all So far this year, what new lesson or idea have you implemented ?
Flexible seating. No money 4 couches so got rid of 1/2 desks, added pillows & permission to sit anywhere. https://t.co/eBzWRnGZpY
