#ksedchat Archive
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Monday August 8, 2016
Thanks for joining us tonight! Let's get this chat started! Introduce yourself!
Hello...HS SPED from Akron, Oh
I'm Kara Bunce. New first grade teacher at Plum Creek elementary, Buhler.
Good evening! Lorena from Dodge City, KS 6th gr Social Studies teacher
April Baugh, Linn Elementary , Dodge City. So happy to rejoin this chat after a busy (but exciting) summer!
I'm Danae from Hesston! First grade
Good evening!! Eric, Principal - Clifton-Clyde.
I'm Jennifer and I teach 4th grade in Dodge City! I'm excited to be starting my 4th yr! I've got some great people surrounding me!
Hello Kansas! My name is Justin Coffey and I teach Algebra at Dodge City High School!
Hey ! Sam from Buhler - HS ELA teacher. My first edchat in a few weeks. I've missed them and you!
Angie Boone, middle school sped teacher from Cheney
Andrea, from Ellinwood, 1st grade T, so excited for a new school year and new opportunities!
Hi all! Jill from Cheney in and out tonight! 7-8 Social Studies.
Hello !!! Who's back to work? I went back todayπ
Hi all, just watching the Olympics and gettin' ready for ! Julie, HS ELA & K-12 tech integration/1:1 iPads. https://t.co/Rj8O764U5s
I'm Meghan, 3rd gr. from Andover. Anxious to start my 5th year of teaching next week!
Hello! Shara Reilly, 4th grade in Shawnee, KS.
Good evening everyone! Brandi, instructional coach. and tonight! Happy Monday to everyone.
Yo I haven't been by in awhile bc I'm all about now but I'm trying to get back on schedule! https://t.co/l5zmzyxpZI
Monica Roland 6th grade ELA.
Hello Eric Sacco! So glad you're here. :-)
I'll be in and out tonight, but happy to support KS educators!!
Good evening everyone! Steven a Middle School Assistant Principal from Missouri
Hi! Jen Clark at Chaparral High School, moving from 4th grade to high school social studies this year!!
I'm Cassie Nix & I teach tech at the Turner 6th Grade Academy.
Rachel from Hesston- 4th grade.
My view for the chat tonite... My 6 yr old is watering the flowers/riding his bike (hence the helmet) https://t.co/bLlZxnPPZK
Traci here from Andover, getting my cancer ribbon tattoo so not sure I'll ba able to focusπ
Went back to work today,but we still have awhile before school starts. Late start date due to construction
Finishing up little kids football camp. I hope to catch the last part.
Sara, Garden City, 2nd grade. We started inservices Friday - kids this Thursday
Hello, friends! Jane 1stgrade in Dodge City checking in!
Welcome, Shara Reilly! Glad you're here.
Oops forgot to say Andover Kansas!
Hi all, Lucas AP/AD from Pleasant Ridge HS, in Easton, KS
I'm Dave, a middle school teacher at Phillipsburg, KS
Hi Julie! Thanks so much for the Seesaw help last week! We're going school wide too! Yay!
Hi Jane! Rock on. Thanks for sharing your genius with all of us!
Nicole from Columbus! 7th grade ELA. My 1st year begins next week!!
Awesome view. Like the pic share, April.
Had to jump in to learn from my - Neil Gupta from Columbus, Ohio!
A1: are classrooms already done?!? Still working but here's so far. 2 standing desks still coming. https://t.co/gT1qcuxK28
A1: I'll admit that unfortunately I have not prepped my room yet, it will be finished by the end of the week.
A1- no class pic π but it's pretty much ready
Hello, I look forward to collaborating tonight. I amMelissa from Katy TX.
Checking in tonight - Looking forward to great teachers sharing great ideas!
LOL...just got in my room today. Had a new wall put in over the summer. Sheetrock dust everywhere. No pic yet! π
Made up a bunch of these motivational posters featuring our students and staffulty to adorn the hallways https://t.co/VqIW4bpism
A1- slowly getting there, it's a work in progress. Pic is more of flexible seating I'm trying out. https://t.co/cHExR2jUmR
I don't have my room completed yet, working on it this week. Students don't start until the 25th!! ?π³
Love the drawer lettering!
A1: Worked really hard getting my room arranged, & and forgot the pics...I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Pics later!
Sorry I'm late in joining. Linda Carter, first year 3rd grade teacher at Ness City.
My friends--Follow . Just do it. You'll thank me. WELCOME to KS, Neil. :) https://t.co/jmjIMa9BAE
Had to jump in to learn from my - Neil Gupta from Columbus, Ohio!
A1) My room is NOT ready, but it's okay because this year I'm going to strive to make THIS my classroom!! https://t.co/eD99Bw8Dp5
a1 I have a treasure island theme, with self created flex seating no pics :(
Woo hoo! Great to see you again. When do you start?
A1: Diff parts of my gym. Also in the hallway will be a large "I Am" wall.Ss will add to it soon! https://t.co/2RK03TkAEI
I want to come learn there! Love it!
Awwww, thanks, Laura! Love learning with you!
Wow! Love the space, Meghan!
Ss will love that! Makes me smile!
One of my flexible/comfy seating areas. We don't' start for two more weeks so room isn't ready yet. https://t.co/itNtRaN1fL
A1 My room is a mess. Other teacher's stuff in it as well as mine because of waxing floors. Will take pics when it's done though!π
You have to share the link to the labelmaker!
Love the emoticon pilows!
I hope to see this in person tomorrow! Looks awesome!!
I am excited to get going...tomorrow. Sorry no pictures yet.
A little late! Megan, first year teacher. 5th grade in ness
Can't wait to learn with you, Rachel!
So many arrangements! Love it!
Wait until she tells you how she did this! So awesome!
Hi my friend! Love the hallway too!
Never seen those stools before - love it!
You won't be sorry, Rachel! He's genius & a genuinely amazing person, leader, empowerer.
I'm Cory. 2nd grade teacher in Frontenac.
A2: very excited 2go ALL IN 4 Lst yr-beanbags/no tchr desk. This yr-standing desks, floor dsks, yoga mats, balls!
What a great idea! I may contact you on this!
I am moving towards a standing classroom. Thanks, for the motivation.
We had our first workday today, then convocation and tomorrow!!
Next question coming in 1 minute!
Ergo Ergo chair from Moving Minds. They're great!
Do share, Monica Roland! I can't wait to come visit SGA to see the innovation/creativity.
A2: I am implementing the Global Scholars Program to our high school students!
A2: We are implementing a Student Leadership Team for PBIS, excited to see them drive us to new heights
Thank you! I have two futons, a few beanbags, lawn chairs, a video chair, but no pics of all. Very excited.
Such great designs here. Inspiring.
I'm totally going to pay you decorate my room next year!
A2: My archeological Dig Tubs have been a lot of work. So excited for them!
A2: Morning meetings and Responsive Classroom strategies! Can not wait to implement them!
A2) , mix of flexible and traditional seating options, ending each week with student led class meetings
A2. There are a few things I'm excited about but I'm most excited about trying and Morning Meetings!
love the open clean lines! I would have loved this as a student!
A2: more flexible seating choices & XP points...
We will use pedometers in PE to measure moderate to vigorous physical activity time.
A2) Love . But this year I'm excited to have business & community members bring real world projects to my Ss!
A2: I'm implementing whole brain teaching , last year just did rules and call/response super excited!!
A2: Hoping to successfully implement & utilize ! Also already hooked on ! It is AWESOME!
A2: Doing something diff this yr with Interactive notebooks in order to reduce grading. Looking forward to trying that!
Using my passion of bobblehead collecting & incorporating them into my lessons. I teach govt, AM & and WH. https://t.co/V2oYVnKVpa
A2: 2nd semester I hope to intro flexible seating
A1: This is my third year without a classroom. I kind of have that feeling I'm forgetting to do something...
A2: Using classroom hashtags and a tiny library in hall for Ss. I am also using ideas from "Book Love" to change reading habits.
A2- personalized learning journeys and Energy leadership!!!!
I can't just name one thing. Flex seating, passion projects, more purposeful writing program, PBL, S led room, so many more
A.2 We are starting a program that focuses on teaching and reenforcing the use of soft skills with our elementary kiddos!
Mark from the D.C. Area here...A2: 7th and 8th grade Science Fair
A2: Too many to name! Didn't have much autonomy in previous district so I'm excited to implement things I've been wanting to try
A2: Obviously flexible seating, would like to add some coding, but that scares me!
A2 Everything is new to me! Lol but I'm going to try out an Absent Binder! Ss will be responsible for checking it after being gone
These are mine too! https://t.co/YTQfFaRCzP
A2. There are a few things I'm excited about but I'm most excited about trying and Morning Meetings!
100% my makerspace. Round tables and old AV carts full of recyclables and supplies. Ready for Ss to tinker https://t.co/5fyIsagCfO
I see open space for collaboration, movement, choice, and more. Rock on!
We are implementing new outcomes to match new vision in KS. Pumped to work with Ks eds for student success!!
A2: very excited 2go ALL IN 4 Lst yr-beanbags/no tchr desk. This yr-standing desks, floor dsks, yoga mats, balls!
A2: We are also working to expand our closing/food closets for Ss in need. Gotta reach the whole child to teach the whole child.
A1: AND the HS class I get to teach...Teaching as a Career. For Ss who want to be Ts. SO EXCITED!!
Amen! Thanks for reminding me of this!
LOVE Morning Meetings! They make such a huge difference in your classroom environment.
just ANOTHER train YOU rock!!
A2) Helping teachers establish more global classroom partnerships & projects
A2 Of course I will have to keep up my end by updating it with that day's lesson
Flexible seating in =No seating charts,not going to sit much! & drum ball fitness & all yr! https://t.co/iBorN7lbW9
please share what is in your tubs.
I feel the same way! There aren't enough characters for everything I'm excited about
we LOVE bobble heads. Especially Awesome that u are incorporating them in lessons!
very cool. The more they get to use measurement tools the better. https://t.co/q0DW6uZZvd
We will use pedometers in PE to measure moderate to vigorous physical activity time.
It is more like you're implementing a new mindset! I'm right there with you.
A2) Did you know there are 17 Global Goals?? Sounds like some things our Ss should be working to solve! https://t.co/WxvM1BEsTN
Excited to share this vision with my colleagues on Wednesday
Sorry, jumping in late.
A2: Kicking off the year with our new , PBIS system, and a new pilot STEM class
A2. I am excited about implementing Career Cruising and the benefits it will bring to the students.
I had to write and rewrite my tweet on this one, way to many things I'm excited about!
A2: I joined Global Reading, Dot day. Also excited about morning meetings being even better with the book shared.
A2- I'm excited to be going at a slower pace w curriculum and having my Ss try out some brain-based strategies.
Me too. It is awesome. https://t.co/Vz2BERbvvQ
A2: Hoping to successfully implement & utilize ! Also already hooked on ! It is AWESOME!
Ss usually get a kick out of them & my students get to know me a bit more. https://t.co/RV9DyQaoIc
we LOVE bobble heads. Especially Awesome that u are incorporating them in lessons!
I'm so excited for all this to roll out! https://t.co/vL46fsfscM
We are implementing new outcomes to match new vision in KS. Pumped to work with Ks eds for student success!!
Are. You. Serious. ???!! Holy Pre Pre Service Awesomeness!! https://t.co/J5YsJSD5RK
A1: AND the HS class I get to teach...Teaching as a Career. For Ss who want to be Ts. SO EXCITED!!
How long have you been using PBIS?
moving towards paperless. Continuing to build online with Google classroom. And Hamilton lesson plans in history!
I am thinking of using one online. https://t.co/qFEWGQbk54
A2: Doing something diff this yr with Interactive notebooks in order to reduce grading. Looking forward to trying that!
Fantastic. Absolutely wonderful. https://t.co/q8Lw80LD1A
A2: We are also working to expand our closing/food closets for Ss in need. Gotta reach the whole child to teach the whole child.
Tubs each be on diff. event (Lewis &Clark, gold rush). Ss analyze artifacts & infer event. Will blog also
I want to come to your class... Wait, I can!
Going in September to Derby! Sounds exciting! Trauma Based classrooms there!
When teachers are empowered as leaders and learners, magic happens for kids and school climate/culture. Rock on!
Yep! So excited. Will be looking to for inspiration!
love that idea! You will have to share your photos.
Paula hs English Dodge-- sorry I'm late
Next question coming in 1 minute!
I can't wait to connect my students globally even more. I use Twitter and to accomplish this. Love offering S these opps.
Good evening, I'm a little late for the gathering, but I'm Cristin a MS principal from Missouri
I am so excited to do the culture box activity and many Global activities this year!! Love Global Math Task too!
A2: excited to try a Mock Caldecott and possibly Newbery unit.
Yep! It's just not necessary for learning!
Definitely! The idea is to have Ss score themselves on a simple rubric and support their grade w/ me in SHORT conference
A2: I am looking forward to my new Study Groups for K-5 ! You should join me!
A3) We don't currently have a Back to School Night, but really would like to get one started. Beneficial for everyone!!
A3: I'm doing a photo booth for families and use the photos for the first school blog post. Hopefully will encourage Ps to follow!
A3: No open house for us. I am hoping to flip communication with parents - videos, audio messages. Bring 'em into the classroom.
A3: I like to have an activities that parents can do WITH their child.
A3: would live to make parents do an actual lesson that their kids will do at some point through the yr.
A3) I don't really get a "back to school night" but if I did it would have been fun to try a with Ps and Ss!!
Really hoping to find the resources to attend this and other workshops this year!
Excited about working with your Ss & staff on leadership and the employable skills & attitudes needed! https://t.co/owKe0oqlLn
A2- personalized learning journeys and Energy leadership!!!!
A3: I would like to be at some of your open houses. Invite me and I will try to be there!!
A3. I like just being able to greet all the students and try to make them feel at ease the night before school starts.
A3: has suggested a back-to-school edcamp for parents. Maybe for Aug. 2017? We love that idea!
A3: Get Ss an parents in the gym! Hoping to make it happen! Thinking healthy snack and equipment out!
We are thinking about Skype and how we can use it globally to discuss water issues. https://t.co/ajKFOraTqJ
I can't wait to connect my students globally even more. I use Twitter and to accomplish this. Love offering S these opps.
A3: If you feed them, they will come. We provide all patrons with a tasty treat of some kind. https://t.co/HQ98ymYdoa
A3 I'm having Ss and parents do a scavenger hunt of our room and school to familiarize themselves with our learning community
A3: Model a mini class lesson, letting Ps/Gs know that MY history classes are not just lecture and drilling facts, know my "WHY".
A2: also excited to be getting rid of ALL reading logs and RC/AR tests.
A3: Actually, I talk about myself and try to build a relationship with the parents. I want to build a trust first.
A3) Really work to make parents & child feel comfortable where they aren't nervous on the first day. Take time to have convos.
I acutally don't know much about Seesaw. Looking forward to next week's
A3: talk really fast and try to tell them everything π actually make connections and let them know we are partners in education
A2: I set up a "communication station" so parents can give be their info and see all the ways they can keep up with our class
A3- mini scavenger hunt to have them move around room and explore a bit
A3: I like to have activities available for parents and their student to do together.
A3. Our grade hosts an ice cream social two days before school. Families check out classrooms and feel more comfortable w b2s
A3: Same Here.We don't have one either but I would like to have an open house with activities for parents https://t.co/KIf5wpsi4q
A3) We don't currently have a Back to School Night, but really would like to get one started. Beneficial for everyone!!
I can tell my summer has gotten the best of my typing skills. Hello typos! Ha!
A3: I just like getting to connect again with Ss and Ps after the break.
A3: We use comm supplies, so I have Ps sort them into boxes when they come in. Also, hoping to get Ps signed up for Seesaw!
A3- I want to connect parents to our classTwitter& FB page. So they can see what their kiddos are doing. https://t.co/v24yULC5s2
So awesome. Tell us more please so we can all get more ! https://t.co/JZ9WcVTNZP
I am so excited to do the culture box activity and many Global activities this year!! Love Global Math Task too!
Our freshman have come of an evening and I love to meet them at my door, shake hands, and say something totally off the wall!! π
I want Ps to experience a day in the life- use makerspace, create, blog, collaborate & see what Ss do. https://t.co/MN7UwdeAM2
A3: We have a come-&-go, so try to talk to everyone! Having Ss sort community supplies this year too, hope that goes well!!
I will be on the road home from Omaha. Would love to see a video!
A3: i would love to have a STEM challenge or Maker space activity. I also saw a neat idea on Parents helping to do green screen.
A3: I have parents try to order books by lexile. And they see how difficult it is. Choose by interest, not necessarily level.
A3: I would like Open House to be more engaging through interactive activities for the S and P. Not only see but to experience
YES!!! I hope more will jump on this train! https://t.co/PAMoAAwuvD
A2: also excited to be getting rid of ALL reading logs and RC/AR tests.
A3: a passport model - tour to diff CR &areas of the building - drawings 4 those who visit all places also a PBIS fam night
A3 Hoping to have Ps fill out a SHORT survey about their kiddos. Lets me know how Ps view kid's strengths/areas for improvement
Tell them hi for me!! I won't be able to be there this year π’π’
A3: I love making a poster with encouragement from parents to kids. Great to teach perseverance https://t.co/hEyq4znMcZ
We meet Ss at the "blast" and Ps at open house which is good to meet them individually. https://t.co/PpLVv4Qv90
A3. I like just being able to greet all the students and try to make them feel at ease the night before school starts.
By tasty you mean healthy, right?! Just kidding, that's the T in me!
Brian from Shawnee Mission joining late!
A3: Connect with Ps and Ss. Make them feel welcomed in our school! Important to start the relationship from the moment go
As a P, our BTS night is very rushed with multiple kids. Plan to have a morning meeting type greeting for Ps & Ss setting goals.
A3. Building strong relationships with the Ss & Ps. Listening to expectations for the year & how to make them successful
Great idea! Might have to steal this! https://t.co/sHTqrLkbZi
A3: i would love to have a STEM challenge or Maker space activity. I also saw a neat idea on Parents helping to do green screen.
Sounds fab, Ali Mackenzie! What cd they create/do together during/after scavenger hunt to build even more memories?
A3 hit the basics, mingle with parents so we can talk more one-on-one. Get across passion for teaching.
That's incredible. Really like the meeting type greeting with goal setting together. https://t.co/xxpuiDcrtn
As a P, our BTS night is very rushed with multiple kids. Plan to have a morning meeting type greeting for Ps & Ss setting goals.
Yes. Really give time to greet them and form a report with them. https://t.co/fnHyB62Sll
A3: Connect with Ps and Ss. Make them feel welcomed in our school! Important to start the relationship from the moment go
Thank goodness you made it, Brian Quick! :)
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A3: Elementary has meet the teacher. We do stations through the room, to explore a little.
I've got some great ideas to revamp our parent night that happens a few days after school starts!
A2 always new novels...love trying to incite a passion in kids for reading.
So late dropping in to Jason, ELA from Buhler.
A3: Modeling a read aloud and the power of read loads in transforming readers!
My goodness. The # of innovative student/parent centered ideas flying outward tonight from is blowing my mind! :-)
A4: going to try Facebook this year and some live streaming...kids coming in the building the 1st time,
Etc.
A4: I want them to know that we are on the same team. Parents + teachers = student success. I am always available to answer ?s.
Same!! My creative juices are flowing!! https://t.co/N1q0zAwPca
My goodness. The # of innovative student/parent centered ideas flying outward tonight from is blowing my mind! :-)
A4: I take this pic, & then I email & it to Ps by end of first day. (We re-create on last day!) https://t.co/mBxZGMw436
Finally and thank goodness. :) Jason Kohls is in the house!! Woot!
A4: Social Media, meet your Ps where they are, good to share whats going on in class to keep Ps engaged
A4: all the way for P involvement! I think I'll have sign up time built in b2s night.
A4. I'm going to try using this year to get more parent involvement.
A4) I send a letter to parents before school starts as a type of warning that my classroom is different from anything else...π¬
A4 thinking that at Open House with freshman hand a business card with my info on it to P that stop by
A4) Made a video of everything Ss did first week and sent it home. Had sign-ups to volunteer and reached out to invite in.
A4. Invite them to be part of the learning process and to share their experiences with the students.
A4: At our open house, I try to get a Room Mom/Parent (or two) who will manage parties, field trips, special lunches etc.
A4 lots of individual communication, sharing goals, successes. Always being straight forward on success and areas of opportunity.
A4: Newsletter at open house to hand to them! Use from the beginning! First open gym night in Aug!
Jennifer, thanks for your leadership and beautiful spirit guiding us tonight on . Fireworks!
A4: I share a ton on our class FB page. Also hoping to start right away to involve parents!
I like that idea! Last year was new to my school and didn't do much, but this year would like to get them in the gym too!
A4) Working hard tear down the brick walls. Already have a school Twitter, started an Instagram account. Pushing .
A4: Demo my electronic means of comm. (class web page, Google CR, and Tw). Also look for parents with historical connections
Yes! I want all my Ss to see themselves as readers and writers! Let teach the love of reading! https://t.co/jBN1BWJqXL
YES!!! I hope more will jump on this train! https://t.co/PAMoAAwuvD
A2: also excited to be getting rid of ALL reading logs and RC/AR tests.
A4: I've learned with almost all people, food makes a huge difference!
A4: Class FB pg, Seesaw, requests for volunteers, plan to indiv ask Ps to share their passions w class. https://t.co/gqLXNI49mE
In J.H. It can be a challenge. I try to get Ps to labs & gallery walks. I send newsletter of events etc. https://t.co/VM8mWsbSp9
A4 communicate! create a non intimidating environment and invite them to share/teach/read to the class
That is an fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic ideas flowing tonight!
A4: volunteer sign up and sign up to share your talents with our class. want them to feel welcome and needed! Seesaw great tool!!
A4 Connecting quick to build deep relationships, survey how they'd like to support...asking is key https://t.co/3viHOkztGO
A4: I send a positive note home with each S within the first few days. Makes Ps feel welcome on the educational team
A4: Identify ways parents can contribute/participate, aside from coming to class, since not all can visit https://t.co/DOuBXPpCbb
A4 regular communication is key, make first communication positive!
Always post a student selfie of the day and pics so parents want to check Twitter acct for fun!
A4: Encourage Ps to visit/eat lunch with us anytime, ask for P volunteers, share pics, send out msgs, & !
Love that idea!! https://t.co/nwK5Nuhtum
A4: I send a positive note home with each S within the first few days. Makes Ps feel welcome on the educational team
A4: No classroom but, as a campus, communicating more to Ps through social media, principal coffees/ program & neighborhood visits
A4: in first grade I have a parent survey for them, what are strengths and goals for the year, etc.
I think with buy in from my classroom T's (willing to send them my way) it will work!
A4- school wide we are implementing a parent volunteer program called Stepping up. Parent recognition at the end w 2 banquets.
I give parents a call the night of the first day of school to ensure we had a good day and make contact
A4: I want Ps too feel welcome in our learning space no matter what their previous experiences
Yep. Coffee House night etc. Ps live to talk and eat. https://t.co/PixpILPWeB
A4: I've learned with almost all people, food makes a huge difference!
My parents love to sign up for "chat and chew" they come for lunch and they have a tablecloth and book bucket to share with group.
--point Ts in your schools/districts TO . Show them power of our rockin' state PLN hashtag. Get Ts, Prins connected!
--point Ts in your schools/districts TO . Show them power of our rockin' state PLN hashtag. Get Ts, Prins connected!
Absolutely. Ps want to be involved, just need to know that there are a variety of ways to help.
A3- hoping to get parents more involved by sharing in social media also-
A4: I asked parents to include their own hobbies and profession on my family info survey. Handy for "experts" throughout the year.
I am at the middle school level, so Ss & Ps will be roaming all over the school, the gym would be a popular stop I think!
I will need help from you !!!
This is one of our fav times https://t.co/HEdB64LheI
My parents love to sign up for "chat and chew" they come for lunch and they have a tablecloth and book bucket to share with group.
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Call all of my homeroom parents within the first 2 wks to welcome them and answer any ?'s they may have. https://t.co/ZC28O2qG7M
A4 regular communication is key, make first communication positive!
Yes! I think new/popular equipment to use would be great! Love the idea of promoting from the beginning!
With 160 students social media plays a huge role in getting Ps interested & engaged. https://t.co/LxoLG8GYCd
A3- hoping to get parents more involved by sharing in social media also-
A4 we do pos. postcards & phone calls, have school&class Twitter &FB pages. I'm hoping 2 increase P presence in school this year
A5: I do a "find a friend who..." scavenger hunt
I love just using a beach ball to throw around while I ask ?s the Ss holding answers
A5. I always love doing puzzle pieces where each student designs their own and we put them all together as a display of community.
A5 found many games challenges on Pinterest over the last few yes-- most involve candy
Great idea! I'll have to call on our mascot for the first day!
Use the parents in your room to enrich the kids' lives. Super smart! https://t.co/4fqC9hvRNs
A4: I asked parents to include their own hobbies and profession on my family info survey. Handy for "experts" throughout the year.
A5 varies. We're doing a video about themselves this year they can use to tell us about them without having to stand up and talk.
A5) create anchor charts about what makes a successful S, T, classroom. Ss building and owning their community from the start.
I missed TWO good chats tonight! π and Looks like watching the Olympics & catching up on hashtags is on tap 4 later.
A4: I use for classroom communication, and new this year Ss can share portfolio on dojo (think I will try this)
A5: Who did you hang with, what did you do, and were you productive this summer? Me with POTUS Garfield https://t.co/tRcVHTh0Xo
A5 going to attempt not only as a team building exercise but so I can gain insight on class dynamics & perseverance
A5: First day HW...called the"Big Day" reflection questions about first day. Allows them to have convo w Ps too.
A5: I don't have a go-to. Always a late-night change of plans it seems. #1 is to be excited the moment they walk in the door!
You'll def want to catch up on , many great ideas flowing tonight!
A5: Creating the longest paper chain collaboration activity, some play do get to know yous, and others!
A5) I always did STEM challenges each day of 1st week to excite Ss & Skittle math. Ss created Animoto videos of themselves
A5: Usually reams build worlds largest golf tee out of newspaper and tape. This year = I'm excited
A5: going to borrow the idea of a name web,Ss write names, states a like, then others connect to it
A5: I always help the 6th graders set up their lockers..a good kahoot game can build relationships too.
seems to me that is one of the absolute best things we can do. Simply be excited to see them there!
I have Ss record "1 minute me" segments for our podcast. A flexible seating activity meet n greet. https://t.co/5AHwjl70YK
A5) We start the year with a project. Last year we made lemonade. This year it will have to do with NASA https://t.co/gHXw4RU4ql
have names learned, spend time each class with discussions & ice breakers. Listening & remembering shows you care!
A5 going to create video of Ss growth over the year, so will ask them questions on first day
A5: I wish had been a thing when I was in the classroom.
A5: I will let them know we are all equal. Will be activ.for all,regardless of athletic ability!All members of
A5 referring back to TLAP, using playdoh! Ask Ss to build their favorite food, song, etc. They love playdoh!
A little late but Tayler Ramsey Overland Park, Ks A5: having Ss work in teams 2 put together puzzles. Watch them work with 2gether
That's awesome! You should check out too!
2nd grade at MSE is "toasting" in the New Year with party hats, toast and party horns as we reflect on our "New Year" goals!
A5: play-doh to build answers to questions like favorite thing you did this summer, etc. give them time to talk to each other
Great idea. May have to steal https://t.co/7T0gfHeKhA
A5 going to create video of Ss growth over the year, so will ask them questions on first day
A5. Greet them & ask about their summer at front door of school. Acknowledge each one of the students & welcome them to school.
I'm ready to be a Ss in your classroom too!
A5: Students create something from pipe cleaners that show about summer. Move with would you rather Qs.
playdoh works every time with Ts and Ps too. https://t.co/t0Yy4ilzVm
A5 referring back to TLAP, using playdoh! Ask Ss to build their favorite food, song, etc. They love playdoh!
Sounds awesome!!! Miss you too!
A5: Show kids you value & will share their IDEAS (30 min): My fave Think-Outside-the-Box lesson https://t.co/i4DjygjMEM
Just home from Meet Your Teacher Night--- so excited about my new families!
Jennifer 5-8 Sped in Ness City
Love this! https://t.co/P74S4LY2dX
2nd grade at MSE is "toasting" in the New Year with party hats, toast and party horns as we reflect on our "New Year" goals!
Love it! Great to "see" you on here!
A5: I am as visible and interactive as possible by trying to meet every S and visit every classroom on the first day.
A5: Spider Web outside w Ss passing yarn around circle til each Ss "intro" self. 1 S let go & demo how class collapses w/o every1.
A6. My in building tweeps!
Agree! I cannot wait to get started!
Can't wait to teach this year with &
A6: and I are going to pair our Ss for a pen pal type blog activity!
A6. I work with a great group of educators and leaders who put kids first every single day!
S/0 the greatest ELA team!
I am working with a fantastic team Monique Blackshear, Brent Clarkson & Lonny Smith. BDJH 7th gr science. https://t.co/ziaT8KUb1U
, THANK YOU for your patience in guiding me this 1st year. So excited to learn from you!
Bravo! Ck out the greeting does with his classes & how it went VIRAL! https://t.co/TzngayX0LF https://t.co/R3UZ0NfzZR
A5: I am as visible and interactive as possible by trying to meet every S and visit every classroom on the first day.
I want to give a shout out to DCHS Psychology teacher David Snodgrass who just completed ANOTHER !!
Shout out to who is starting the year while uber pregnant!
FQ: Shouting out my buddies for inspiring me
A6: Sorry to you guys,I happen to have the best!LinnLions
This chat gets better each week!! Thanks KS educators for being SO remarkable!!
Your words of encourage always come just at the right time. I always love to see your friendly face.
And a shoutout to my awesome admins!
They are so fun. And Ss listen to them for review etc.
thank you...you're too kind ππ
A6: it is a joy to work each day with great Ts and admin
Thank you for the discussion and chat this evening!
Can't wait to get my colleagues on and others!
A6 I've been blown away by the staff & their positivity in our PD sess Ready 2 get this yr started
