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VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #ECEchat Please share your name, where you're from and what you do.

participatechat Apr 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT

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justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Hey #ecechat Justin, 4th grade teacher from Baltimore here!

procm2 Apr 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Almost all creativity involves purposeful play. @thelastdad @madisondads #weplaychat #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hi #ECEchat friends! I’m ready for tonight’s chat with special guest host @SchleiderJustin

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Greetings #ECEchat tribe! Jessica-Principal of a Kindergarten Center in Austin, MN.

WACsummercamp Apr 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hey #ecechat I am the second Justin here today! #physed #healthed teacher prek-6th grade

madivedci3655 Apr 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I'm Madi, I am an education student at Texas A&M! I'm from Arlington, TX,but currently live in College Station. #ECEchat #EDCI3655

In reply to @VealHeidi

PhysEdFreak Apr 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Mike from NY. HS physical education teacher.#ECEchat

rpageou Apr 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Rachel from Plano ISD PPCD/sped team leader. #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Remember to include the hashtag #ECEchat so everyone can follow along.

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#ECEchat is in a Q/A format with Q1, Q2, etc. Mark responses w/ A1, A2, A3,...etc

MarissaEby Apr 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Marissa Eby,prek teacher in Richardson #ECEchat

carmelhealth Apr 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Dropping in to #ECEchat from IL. High School #healthed teacher but always eager to hear @SchleiderJustin do his thing

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hey #ecechat Justin #physed #healthed prek-6 teacher

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Welcome to #ECEchat focusing on Health & Fitness in the Early Years w/ special guest host @SchleiderJustin as a part of our #WOTYC Series

BlossJulie Apr 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hey EC Friends! Principal Julie Bloss joining in tonight from rural Oklahoma! 😀#ECEchat

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT

hi #ecechat! I'm Sara, a K teacher in Lake Tahoe, NV. I'm excited to talk about health & fitness with you and @SchleiderJustin !

katyphinney Apr 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hello friends! Katy from Richardson ISD ... PreK Grant Coordinator #ECEChat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT

hahah love when my people come support me. much appreciation to all me #physed #healthed tweeps coming to hang #ecechat

carmelhealth Apr 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Dropping in to #ECEchat from IL. High School #healthed teacher but always eager to hear @SchleiderJustin do his thing

ADutke Apr 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Anna, Nature Preschool Teacher from Minnesota. Excited for another #ECEChat tonight!

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q1 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I love that you are joining #ecechat as an ed student! Way to go!

In reply to @madivedci3655, @VealHeidi

StacyBenge Apr 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hello! I am Stacy from the Dallas area! I am a child development specialist and I am excited about tonight's topic! #ecechat

Linnearw Apr 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hello! Linnea, Head Start teacher from north Texas #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hi 2nd Justin ; ) Welcome to #ECEchat tonight. @WACsummercamp

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q1: How often do your kids have allocated movement time? Who decides that? #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hi Marissa! Welcome to #ECEchat

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HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Howard here. Currently full inclusion teacher in Silicon Valley. Former ECE person outta Sacramento. #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hi Rachel! So glad you are back for #ECEchat tonight.

In reply to @rpageou

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A1 my ss have 90 minutes of #physed a week and 20 min of recess a day. #ecechat

jcmonluxpe Apr 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Jessica Monlux Elem Phys Ed in CA. Late from getting dinner on the table #ECEchat

justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A1: Our students have 45 minutes of PE every week & 25 minutes of recess daily. Plus I incorporate movement into every lesson #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Hi Julie! So glad you are here tonight. #ECEchat

In reply to @BlossJulie

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

How do you incorporate movement? Why is it important to you? #ecechat

justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A1: Our students have 45 minutes of PE every week & 25 minutes of recess daily. Plus I incorporate movement into every lesson #ecechat

justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

We still need more #ecechat

justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A1: Our students have 45 minutes of PE every week & 25 minutes of recess daily. Plus I incorporate movement into every lesson #ecechat

PhysEdFreak Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1 NOT ENOUGH! 90 minutes of PE a week and an optional 120 minute intramural session. Schedule dictated by admin. #ecechat

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MarissaEby Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Excited to be here! #ecechat

In reply to @JessicaCabeen

MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Kennedra. Phys Ed teacher Pre K-5th grades. #ecechat

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1: Besides recesses, sensory breaks as needed (often). Some formally designed, some not. #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hi Sarah and @katyphinney So glad to learn with you both tonight on #ECEchat

In reply to @SaraHolm15, @SchleiderJustin, @katyphinney

justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

First, it is fun and we like to move! Second, the engagement and memories we create together embody what life should be about #ecechat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
How do you incorporate movement? Why is it important to you? #ecechat
- justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
  
  A1: Our students have 45 minutes of PE every week & 25 minutes of recess daily. Plus I incorporate movement into every lesson #ecechat

carmelhealth Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1 I hate to think what the opposite of 'allocated movement time' is. Designated sitting time? Stationary Hour? Numb bum time? #ecechat

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ADutke Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1. The best part about teaching in an outdoor classroom is movement is truly embedded into the learning experience. #ecechat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

is recess thrown in there? any movement in the classrooms? #ecechat

PhysEdFreak Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1 NOT ENOUGH! 90 minutes of PE a week and an optional 120 minute intramural session. Schedule dictated by admin. #ecechat
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VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: S's at my school have movement time multiple times throughout the day and gross-motor recess time each day. #ECEchat

madivedci3655 Apr 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: I don't have actual kids yet, but I have learned some interesting things about exercise time in Finland #ecechat #edci3655

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VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Hi Anna! #ECEchat

In reply to @ADutke

jcmonluxpe Apr 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1 my Ss get 30 min PE 4/week plus 40 min recess/day #ECEchat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT

hey Kennedra!! #ecechat

In reply to @MsTuckerRocksPE

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1 My kindergarten Ss have 45 mins of PE 3x/week and we have 2 recesses/day. For the 1st 6 weeks of school, we had 3 recesses/day. #ecechat

MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: School based decision. I see Ss 30 min for PE every other day on & they have recess for 30 min a day #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q1: How often do your kids have allocated movement time? Who decides that? #ECEchat

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT

hi Justin! #ecechat

In reply to @justincholbrook

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1. Up to 90 minutes per day (morning recess included). Scheduled gym time is set but Ts can use other spaces. #ECEChat

katyphinney Apr 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1 Half day PreK program: 20 minutes of recess and 10 minutes of movement and music are built in daily... transitions too #ECEChat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT

How many ts here can add extra time to their schedule for movement? #ecechat

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1: Besides recesses, sensory breaks as needed (often). Some formally designed, some not. #ecechat

Linnearw Apr 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT

We have 20 minutes PE & 20 minutes of outside recess. I also incorporate movement and music as much as possible in every lesson #ECEchat

madivedci3655 Apr 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1 Cont'd: Finland has a ratio of 15 minutes of play to every 45 minutes of instruction and they have the highest success rate #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Welcome to #ECEchat Stacy!

In reply to @StacyBenge

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: Our younger classes take breaks often. Go Noodle, etc. #ecechat

justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT

what other spaces do you guys have? #ECEChat

In reply to @JessicaCabeen

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT

RT Q1: How often do your kids have allocated movement time? Who decides that? #ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Hi Linnea! So glad you could join #ECEchat tonight.

In reply to @Linnearw

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT

This reminds me of @kinestheticlass I have been working so hard to teach through movement instead of breaks #ecechat

justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
First, it is fun and we like to move! Second, the engagement and memories we create together embody what life should be about #ecechat
- SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
  
  How do you incorporate movement? Why is it important to you? #ecechat
  
  justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
  
  A1: Our students have 45 minutes of PE every week & 25 minutes of recess daily. Plus I incorporate movement into every lesson #ecechat

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SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 continued. We @GoNoodle when we need to wiggle and before i.e. assemblies or other sitting-quietly-for-a-long-time expectations #ecechat

Bossy_Big_Sis59 Apr 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: We have two periods a day. Morning "brain break" and P.E for ~15 minutes each. That I put in my daily schedule. #ecechat

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MarissaEby Apr 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 only half day prek, 15 minutes outside, 5 minutes during circle time, so I try to get Ss moving during lessons & when needed #ECEchat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT

That seems to be what happens especially as you get older in hs #ecechat Now if you were a national health TOY that wouldn't happen #ecechat

carmelhealth Apr 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1 I hate to think what the opposite of 'allocated movement time' is. Designated sitting time? Stationary Hour? Numb bum time? #ecechat
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Bossy_Big_Sis59 Apr 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q1: We also have two recess times -- the play portion of that works out to about 40 min. per day. That is set by admin.#ecechat

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SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT

tell me more about this exercise time? is it forced how do we get our #ecechat ss to exercise?

In reply to @madivedci3655, @ECEchat

StacyBenge Apr 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Most centers I visit tend to have 30 min recess in morn and again in pm. Some might have intentional gross motor activity per day. #ecechat

rpageou Apr 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT

We always do what's best for kids. If they need to move, we move! Great T autonomy #ecechat

In reply to @SchleiderJustin

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: ... and 1 hour of PE a day. Our sch day is 9-2:30. #ecechat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Is this in the morning and afternoon? love this! #ecechat

In reply to @Bossy_Big_Sis59, @ECEchat

DowellDeloris Apr 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Joining late but ready to learn! Deloris from North Tx!#ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q2 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I definitely feel like I have the freedom to move when the Ss need to move. I appreciate that @lts_bobcats #ecechat

In reply to @SchleiderJustin, @LTS_Bobcats

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT

what would you think about recess four times a day? check this out from texas #ecechat https://t.co/UTRNboRgOm research supports movement

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Children love to move. Make exercise a game. Make it fun! #ecechat

In reply to @SchleiderJustin, @madivedci3655, @ECEchat

madivedci3655 Apr 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT

It is not specifically exercise based. It is more designed to give kids the opportunity to get outside frequently #ecechat #edci3655

In reply to @SchleiderJustin, @ECEchat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: How does play incorporate the 5C's? #ECEchat

BlossJulie Apr 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1- PreK has PE daily, K minimum 2x per week; all students 2 recesses daily & multiple movement activities/brain breaks #ecechat

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Any play based preschools out there anymore? aka Bev Bos model. #ecechat

jcmonluxpe Apr 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT

I think Ss would highly benefit. One reason I love my job is that I get to move all day. I don't do well sitting! #ECEchat

In reply to @SchleiderJustin

rpageou Apr 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1: our full day prek has two 30 minute outside times! #ecechat

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT

For sure! That's the great thing about @drjeansongs and @gonoodle. You are integrating learning and movement and FUN! #ecechat

In reply to @SchleiderJustin, @kinestheticlass, @drjeansongs, @GoNoodle

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT

yes connecting with nature is something that is huge also more outside unstructured time is needed #ecechat we learn through play

In reply to @madivedci3655, @ECEchat

friEdTechnology Apr 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Summer Google learning is especially fun when it's designed 4U! Check out #Mcgregoo sessions https://t.co/BjFkmKsP67 & register #ecechat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Highest level is learning through movement according to @kinestheticlass #ecechat

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT

For sure! That's the great thing about @drjeansongs and @gonoodle. You are integrating learning and movement and FUN! #ecechat
In reply to @SchleiderJustin, @kinestheticlass, @drjeansongs, @GoNoodle

jcmonluxpe Apr 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT

When I ran a pre-K about 8 years ago, I was mostly play based after Bev Bos. The person who took it over changed it. Made me sad #ECEchat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna

ADutke Apr 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT

I think there - just called different things. Nature Preschool/Forest Kindergarten programs are one example https://t.co/zm6tKbP6ge #ECEChat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna

madivedci3655 Apr 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: I am not exactly sure what the 5 C's are, can anyone explain? #ecechat #edci3655

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT

I love the idea but I have to say getting everyone in and out of snow clothes multiple x/day takes up a lot of time! #ecechat

In reply to @SchleiderJustin

ADutke Apr 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2. Play is how children learn. Through their play they learn the 5 C's and how to apply to everyday life. #ecechat

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2. Play's inherit ability to adapt, motivate and inspire Ss makes it a natural fit. #ECEChat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2 Play works on all the 5cs inside and out! #ecechat

Linnearw Apr 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I love our outdoor time on the playground when I can really play WITH the kids! They love when I go down the slide! #ECEchat

StacyBenge Apr 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2 Unstructured play always elicits the skills needed for successful learning. It always requires creativity and cooperation. #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I love that your students are able to ski during the school day. #ecechat #notthenorm

In reply to @SaraHolm15, @SchleiderJustin, @LTS_Bobcats

madivedci3655 Apr 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Where are you located again? That must be a chore! #ecechat #edci3655

In reply to @SaraHolm15, @SchleiderJustin

ADutke Apr 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT

It does take time, but Ss also learning important skills in process. Also, only need to do 1 or 2 times. Stay out for long duration #ECEChat

In reply to @SaraHolm15, @SchleiderJustin

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Welcome Deloris! #ecechat

In reply to @DowellDeloris

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT

RT Q2: How does play incorporate the 5C's? #ECEchat

rpageou Apr 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2: Ss can play, they naturally connect and build social communication. Structured play/partner games build community #ecechat

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Great conversations tonight at #ECEChat moderated by @SchleiderJustin

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2 Play works on all the 5cs inside and out! #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Doing that alone could count for a recess time 🤣 #ecechat

In reply to @SaraHolm15, @SchleiderJustin

ADutke Apr 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Snow gear gets wet and can't always dry them in schools to go out again. But doing longer durations may meet same need. #ecechat

In reply to @SaraHolm15, @SchleiderJustin

madivedci3655 Apr 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2: I think that play can really hone a child's collaboration skills. This is where they learn compromise and teamwork #ecechat #edci3655

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2 I love the critical thinking that goes on when they make games and figure out the rules as the game rolls #ecechat

jcmonluxpe Apr 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2: play allows Ss to explore and learn where they need to. Ss find what will push them b/c at a young age challenge is still fun #ECEchat

KLCseedtotree Apr 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Movement doesn’t have to be just recess; breaks-yoga or dance counts too. It wakes the brain to encourage intake of more learning #ecechat

justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2: Life should be full of play as it embodies not only all the 5 C's but what we all want our students to become as learners #ECEChat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT

yes so much they can learn with working together #ecechat

In reply to @madivedci3655

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

I totally agree. The Ss are so excited when they can zip their jackets and get their boots on by themselves! #ecechat

In reply to @ADutke, @SchleiderJustin

katyphinney Apr 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2 The 5Cs are definitely included in movement time if you make that time playful and purposeful! #ECEChat

Bossy_Big_Sis59 Apr 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q2: Cooperation in play -- sharing areas, toys; collaboration always goes in my block area, when they are building together, #ECEchat

In reply to @ECEchat

MarissaEby Apr 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2 how does play NIT incorporate the 5Cs? #ECEchat

StacyBenge Apr 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2 - Think of all the problems solved when children are playing and the ownership they take when achieving the task. #empowerment #ecechat

kinestheticlass Apr 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

6-part framework for using mvt & PA easily covers and involves 5C's. #kinestheticclassroom #ecechat

madivedci3655 Apr 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

I was learning in my childhood development class that play is absolutely essential to a child developing well #ecechat #edci3655

In reply to @SchleiderJustin

DualLanguageEdu Apr 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Hello! I'm Krista from California! Glad to be chatting with you all! #ecechat

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2: Social pieces are a given assuming relationships are healthy. The critical thinking pieces rely on good environ & keen staff #ecechat

katyphinney Apr 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2 The 5Cs are definitely included in play if you make that time planful and purposeful! #ECEChat

ADutke Apr 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Read @Timbernook Balanced and Barefoot if you haven't already! Lots of great info on benefits of movement, particularly outside. #ECEChat

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT

It was so great. Our PE teacher is a rock star & we still have snow on our playground ... It's a great life skill here in Tahoe:) #ecechat

In reply to @VealHeidi, @SchleiderJustin, @LTS_Bobcats

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Yes the key is to make sure they deal with the issues instead of stepping in every five seconds!! #ecechat

In reply to @StacyBenge

jcmonluxpe Apr 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT

purposeful play is a must! That is where the real learning happens! #ECEchat

In reply to @katyphinney

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Q3 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

BlossJulie Apr 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2- I think ALL ec students benefit from social skills reinforced through playground play- taking turns, following rules, manners #ECEChat

PhysEdFreak Apr 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Free play is also a great time to teach problem solving, conflict resolution and other critical skills! #ecechat

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VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2 #Play is the natural environment for children. It's our duty to provide as many opportunities as possible for it. #ecechat

ADutke Apr 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Yes! And the teachers are too!! :) It's a great reminder of just how much growth happens during year that we don't always notice #ECEChat

In reply to @SaraHolm15, @SchleiderJustin

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Q3: How can you incorporate movement into academic tasks? #ECEchat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Play is natural. Why are we so against carving out enough time for it #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2 #Play is the natural environment for children. It's our duty to provide as many opportunities as possible for it. #ecechat

rpageou Apr 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Yes! Conflict resolution for sure! #ecechat

In reply to @PhysEdFreak, @ECEchat

DualLanguageEdu Apr 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A1 -My students move every 30 minutes. Doesn't have to be structured. Just put on music, dance for 2 minutes and get back to work. #ecechat

ADutke Apr 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3. Experiential, hands-on learning often requires movement! Make the learning real & engaging for young Ss and it'll happen! #ecechat

madivedci3655 Apr 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3: Especially for EC, it is relatively easy to involve movement in activities, such as acting out an addition problem #ecechat #edci3655

justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

public ed policy I believe creates an environment which stimulates an absence of physical movement #ecechat

In reply to @SchleiderJustin

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Yes!!! @SchleiderJustin said it best: Movement is a Brain Boost not a Brain Break! #ecechat

KLCseedtotree Apr 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Movement doesn’t have to be just recess; breaks-yoga or dance counts too. It wakes the brain to encourage intake of more learning #ecechat

PhysEdFreak Apr 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Because there are no standardized state tests to assess it. #ECEchat

In reply to @SchleiderJustin

jcmonluxpe Apr 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3: preliteracy skills: have students make letters w bodies. also do this with place values for math w up through 8th. they love it #ECEchat

rpageou Apr 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Agree! Necessary for physical and social development #ecechat

BlossJulie Apr 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2- I think ALL ec students benefit from social skills reinforced through playground play- taking turns, following rules, manners #ECEChat

MarissaEby Apr 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A3: songs with movement to reinforce the skills they are learning during lessons #ECEchat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A3 teach letters by making the shapes. teach numbers by making goups of that number #ecechat

Bossy_Big_Sis59 Apr 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A2: Outside play -- when they are throwing balls to a partner, teaching one another how to hula hoop, or using the trikes, etc.#ECEchat

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JessicaCabeen - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3. Visual Phonics is an essential part of our literacy curriculum. #ECEChat https://t.co/H6LKmO5NgC

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A2: Pre drought days - hose attached to 6" PCV & milk crates. Digging rivers & moving 5' lengths of pipe = collaborate, create #ecechat

Hudsonwife16 Apr 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Hey everyone checking in late! Shawna here from Az PreK kindergarten readiness educator!!! #ecechat

In reply to @ECEchat, @SchleiderJustin

katyphinney Apr 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3 Clapping/jumping/tapping x # of times for math, making your body into a letter or shape, acting out vocab/stories, etc #ECEChat

HRodriguezIII Apr 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3: We use a lot of movement in the use of multiple response strategies. Ex: using four corners to answer whole group questions! #ECEchat

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SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT

yes we great minds I do the same lesson!! #ecechat

jcmonluxpe Apr 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3: preliteracy skills: have students make letters w bodies. also do this with place values for math w up through 8th. they love it #ECEchat

Hudsonwife16 Apr 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A1: 3 times a day and they do #ecechat

In reply to @ECEchat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT

RT Q3: How can you incorporate movement into academic tasks? #ECEchat

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Apr 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3. We also love brain breaks and incorporating @GoNoodle into literacy/math blocks. #ECEChat

ADutke Apr 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A2 Here's one of my favorite moments I managed to capture of Ss demonstrating 4/5 C's through play! #ECEChat

ADutke Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

#naturePrek Ss demonstrating 4 C's: Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking & Creativity. Learning thru play https://t.co/0wN9kaSS3j

justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3: Be intentional with a movement framework which works for students first. Game, dance, song, etc. We can apply content next. #ECEChat

StacyBenge Apr 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3 When doing a #math finger play, jump when counting for one to one correspondence. #ecechat

rpageou Apr 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3: move when you count, pattern, retell stories, learn letter formation, etc. possibilities are endless if you plan for it!! #ecechat

Hudsonwife16 Apr 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A2: It won't work without them that's for sure at least not successfully #ecechat

In reply to @ECEchat

kinestheticlass Apr 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Most content should at least be considered to be taught through kinesthetic activity. #howthebrainpreferstolearn #ecechat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT

have to value it to be intentional. make sure we value movement!! #ecechat

justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3: Be intentional with a movement framework which works for students first. Game, dance, song, etc. We can apply content next. #ECEChat

Hudsonwife16 Apr 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A3: I do brain breaks to get them out of their seats #ecechat

In reply to @ECEchat

PhysEdFreak Apr 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A3 in the classroom, I encourage things as simple as gallery walks or asking debatable Qs and having students vote w/their feet. #ecechat

In reply to @ECEchat

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A3: Slingerland-ish: large muscle movement drawing of letters in air or sand boxes. #ecechat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT

This man is amazing check out an amazing resource for teaching with movement https://t.co/DPVcEXlqqy #ecechat

kinestheticlass Apr 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Most content should at least be considered to be taught through kinesthetic activity. #howthebrainpreferstolearn #ecechat

KLCseedtotree Apr 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT

#ecechat

KLCseedtotree Apr 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A3 Sing it Dance In EC it's all about play and kinestetic learning. I make up songs for everything#ecechat

MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT

I love @GoNoodle..love their Flow and Empower series. Started using mindfulness in class & go noodle helps. #ECEChat

In reply to @JessicaCabeen, @GoNoodle, @GoNoodle

ADutke Apr 25 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3. Create a classroom where Ss are free to move around at their will, use different materials, etc. Stand/sit, tables/floor, etc #ecechat

DualLanguageEdu Apr 25 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3 - Teacher poses an academic questions, students stand up, put hand up, and walk class to find a partner to share by high fiving. #ecechat

PhysEdFreak Apr 25 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3 sometimes just the simple act of standing, walking and sitting can give a jolt of energy. #ecechat

In reply to @ECEchat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:00 PM EDT

this is amazing love the air draw with a body part! @kinestheticlass taught me that #ecechat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @kinestheticlass

MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 10:01 PM EDT

If you or someone you know is in MD, check this out #ecechat. Direct correlation to tonight's topic!

rich_wiles Apr 25 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Local MD friends come to our @MAHPERD PD Series this Thursday #espechat Bring a friend too.

StacyBenge Apr 25 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A3 All movement, gross and fine motor, helps develop the body to prepare it to for handwriting and keyboarding. #ecechat

NatureplayFilm Apr 25 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Balanced and Barefoot book is a revelation! The children need to move for the development of their vestibular system. #ecechat #natureplay

ADutke Apr 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Read @Timbernook Balanced and Barefoot if you haven't already! Lots of great info on benefits of movement, particularly outside. #ECEChat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:01 PM EDT

amen to that! #ecechat

In reply to @StacyBenge

DualLanguageEdu Apr 25 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A3 - Students respond to a question by standing and sitting down. For example, "Does 3 X 5 = 15?" Stand up if you disagree. #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Q4 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

justincholbrook Apr 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Have to jet to bed #ecechat on east coast! Thanks @SchleiderJustin for moderating! Thanks @VealHeidi @JessicaCabeen @techwnancy as always!

rpageou Apr 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT

I love this! T's should make this a regular part of planning! #ecechat

kinestheticlass Apr 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Most content should at least be considered to be taught through kinesthetic activity. #howthebrainpreferstolearn #ecechat

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT

A3: What was zoophonics? Song dance letters & sounds? Vague memory. #ecechat

kinderkfoley Apr 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT

A3: math and reading centers always have a "walk around the room" activity #ecechat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT

u are the man thanks for chiming in!! #ecechat

In reply to @justincholbrook, @VealHeidi, @JessicaCabeen, @techwnancy

KLCseedtotree Apr 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT

I love this! Doing it tomorrow in class #ecechat

DualLanguageEdu Apr 25 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A3 - Students respond to a question by standing and sitting down. For example, "Does 3 X 5 = 15?" Stand up if you disagree. #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Q4: How does a student's diet affect their learning? How do you send this message home? #ECEchat

kinestheticlass Apr 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT

If not familiar check out https://t.co/a4b7fimSbz. Hundreds of fantastic and free videos for Ts! #elem #ecechat

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT

That looks great! I've used @drjeansongs, ZooPhonics, HM alpha friends ... lots of great alpha and phonemic awareness programs #ecechat

In reply to @JessicaCabeen, @drjeansongs

StacyBenge Apr 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT

A3 Movement also develops the vestibular system which is also essential for #reading and #writing. #ecechat

kinderkfoley Apr 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT

A3: I do this for rhyming in K too! #ecechat

DualLanguageEdu Apr 25 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A3 - Students respond to a question by standing and sitting down. For example, "Does 3 X 5 = 15?" Stand up if you disagree. #ecechat

jcmonluxpe Apr 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT

They had the chant w motion and pic. Had coloring book if you wanted with it. I used to use it. #ECEchat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 10:04 PM EDT

A3: closet swing bars with a cheap IKEA tent swing for reading. Kinesthetic for days! #ecechat

Hudsonwife16 Apr 25 @ 10:04 PM EDT

A4: when I teach diet/nutrition the food groups ect it kind of does it on its own #ecechat

In reply to @ECEchat

madivedci3655 Apr 25 @ 10:04 PM EDT

A4: I think students diet directly affects their learning If a student eats unhealthy, then their immune system declines #ecechat #edci3655

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:04 PM EDT

A3 Act out stories w props, provide theme related interactive pretend & play centers #ECEchat

kinestheticlass Apr 25 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Well hey! That's my job in MD! Thx! #ecechat

In reply to @MsTuckerRocksPE

PhysEdFreak Apr 25 @ 10:04 PM EDT

A4 could be a whole separate chat. But blood sugar spikes affect energy levels and moods which affect learning. #ecechat

In reply to @ECEchat

KLCseedtotree Apr 25 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A4 It has everything to do with! Meet basic needs but healthy too. Sugars/Fats have been proven to be addictive and impede learning #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Q4: How does a student's diet affect their learning? How do you send this message home? #ECEchat

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 10:05 PM EDT

We do a lot of air/rug/hand/arm writing while 1 S is writing on white board in front of class #ecechat

In reply to @SchleiderJustin, @HowardKiyuna, @kinestheticlass

ADutke Apr 25 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A4. Lots of liquids at breakfast means someone ALWAYS has to go to the bathroom when we get to farthest point away from school :D #ECEChat

MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A5: Poor diet lives Ss unprepared to learn...I lead by example..Let Ss see me eat healthy foods on lunch duty #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Q4: How does a student's diet affect their learning? How do you send this message home? #ECEchat

jcmonluxpe Apr 25 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Ditto. Ts too! #ECEchat

In reply to @PhysEdFreak, @ECEchat

rpageou Apr 25 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A4: healthy diet choices diet are critical for physical/brain dvelopmnt. Send home info, nutrition classes at store, food programs #ECEChat

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A4. We offer the USDA Fresh Fruits and Vegetable program to all students. #ECEChat https://t.co/r531OWPzA7

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Balance boards & ball bouncing exercises across midline warm ups! #ecechat

In reply to @SaraHolm15, @SchleiderJustin, @kinestheticlass

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A3 Count aloud & move w/ whole body exercises. We love Jack Hartman for ex —> https://t.co/WJYmlf1lVK #ECEchat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A4 lack of food is an issue as well. a hungry student doesn't learn well. #ecechat

MarissaEby Apr 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A4 it completely effects learning, not eating or unhealthy choices can cause for unhappy and not ready to go Ss #ECEchat

ADutke Apr 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A5. All day PreK program has opened my eyes to diet needs of Ss. Can tell by mood, attitude what they had at breakfast. #ECECHat

katyphinney Apr 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A4 Maslows hierarchy... They need basic needs met first. We help families with this if there is a need.. you must be aware. #ECEChat

MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A5: Invite Ss to lunch bunch w/me. It builds relationships & they can also see me eat healthy foods & ask ques #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Q4: How does a student's diet affect their learning? How do you send this message home? #ECEchat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Yes Maslow before Bloom all day. doesn't matter what @jwalkup says!! hahahah #ecechat

katyphinney Apr 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A4 Maslows hierarchy... They need basic needs met first. We help families with this if there is a need.. you must be aware. #ECEChat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:08 PM EDT

RT Q4: How does a student's diet affect their learning? How do you send this message home? #ECEchat

BlossJulie Apr 25 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A4- Basic needs must be met first. We are lucky to be able to provide every student a free breakfast. We eat as families each am. #ECEChat

madivedci3655 Apr 25 @ 10:08 PM EDT

SO AGREE!!! If basic needs aren't met how am I supposed to expect them to do assignments? #ecechat #edci3655

In reply to @SchleiderJustin

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Yes that is fantastic way of modeling healthy eating habits for the ss and building relationships #ecechat

MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A5: Invite Ss to lunch bunch w/me. It builds relationships & they can also see me eat healthy foods & ask ques #ecechat
- ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT
  
  Q4: How does a student's diet affect their learning? How do you send this message home? #ECEchat

ADutke Apr 25 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A4. Also, breakfast impacts Ss ability to keep up with outdoor activities & energy levels. Doesn't always meet their needs #ECEChat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A3 @HeidiSongs is another fantastic resource for incorporating movement & songs w/ academics. #ECEchat

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A4: I was fortunate to always work in centers w/good food programs. As a T'r I always have food in my room. #ecechat

StacyBenge Apr 25 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A4 Having a list of community resources is needed as well if parents cannot afford healthy food and need assistance financially. #ecechat

KLCseedtotree Apr 25 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Yes! In Head Start we eat twice a day with Ss and we all eat the same food……healthy! Set the example for them! #ecechat

MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A5: Invite Ss to lunch bunch w/me. It builds relationships & they can also see me eat healthy foods & ask ques #ecechat
- ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT
  
  Q4: How does a student's diet affect their learning? How do you send this message home? #ECEchat

MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Yep! I know. I'm MAHPERD President Elect. I love the fact that your topic relates to ALL Ts. See you Thurs! #ecechat

In reply to @kinestheticlass

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 10:09 PM EDT

yes! I love Brain.. oh what's it called. Brain gym. And we have #flexibleseating, which I think really helps my kiddos #ecechat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @SchleiderJustin, @kinestheticlass

Bossy_Big_Sis59 Apr 25 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Q3: Act it out: I do this all the time with vocabulary concepts like position words, L/R, opposites. I find songs that do that too.#ECEchat

In reply to @ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Thx for joining #ecechat tonight @justincholbrook

In reply to @justincholbrook, @SchleiderJustin, @JessicaCabeen, @techwnancy, @justincholbrook

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:10 PM EDT

i eat 7 times a day! #ecechat love my food

KLCseedtotree Apr 25 @ 10:09 PM EDT
Yes! In Head Start we eat twice a day with Ss and we all eat the same food……healthy! Set the example for them! #ecechat
- MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT
  
  A5: Invite Ss to lunch bunch w/me. It builds relationships & they can also see me eat healthy foods & ask ques #ecechat
  
  ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT
  
  Q4: How does a student's diet affect their learning? How do you send this message home? #ECEchat

ADutke Apr 25 @ 10:10 PM EDT

What types of foods does your breakfast program serve? #ecechat

In reply to @BlossJulie

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 10:10 PM EDT

WOW! What a great plan. I'm jealous! and proud of you for having that vision for the Ss' success #ecechat

In reply to @JessicaCabeen, @drjeansongs

MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Absolutely! #ecechat

In reply to @KLCseedtotree

rpageou Apr 25 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@katyphinney Ditto! #ecechat

In reply to @SchleiderJustin, @jwalkup, @katyphinney

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Q5 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:11 PM EDT

I have saw that man in action he is awesome you will learn so much! #ecechat

MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Yep! I know. I'm MAHPERD President Elect. I love the fact that your topic relates to ALL Ts. See you Thurs! #ecechat
In reply to @kinestheticlass

jcmonluxpe Apr 25 @ 10:11 PM EDT

SAME! Some of my Ss have begun the many smaller meals b/c of talks I have had with them. modeling works! #ECEchat

In reply to @SchleiderJustin

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Q5: What evidence do you have to validate the movement of students in your class? #ECEchat

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 10:12 PM EDT

I love having lunch with Ss. I love that time for quieter conversations, learning more about them and sharing fave foods etc #ecechat

In reply to @MsTuckerRocksPE

Bossy_Big_Sis59 Apr 25 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Q3: Scavenger hunt: Ss get up and move around the room to find the person from another table who has a matching letter/picture. #ECEchat

In reply to @ECEchat

MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Yay! Looking forward to it! #ecechat

In reply to @kinestheticlass

kinestheticlass Apr 25 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sleep. #NEWS! @actionblearning Thx Dr. Jean! #ecechat

MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 10:13 PM EDT

I agree. Can learn so much in a small group. Ss love to share & they like eating with us. #ecechat

In reply to @SaraHolm15

KLCseedtotree Apr 25 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A5 When weeks later they can still recall insect body parts because of the dance/song that we used to learn it. #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Q5: What evidence do you have to validate the movement of students in your class? #ECEchat

madivedci3655 Apr 25 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A5: I've done observation hours of class that was right after recess and before and the children's behavior was so diff #ecechat #edci3655

rpageou Apr 25 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Q5: better attention engagement, improvements in fine motor strength with frequent planned and embedded movement opportunity #ECEChat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A5 exercise floods the hippocampus with blood which increases memory and recall #ecechat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:14 PM EDT

I loved how these sweeties drew their own hopscotch board on a beautiful Spring day. Chalk makes a sidewalk more fun. #ecechat

ADutke Apr 25 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A5. Night and day difference in Ss engagement, attention span, and overall behavior when we spend the day outside versus inside. #ecechat

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 10:15 PM EDT

We just did a @gotri lesson on healthy habits that included sleep, eating and being active. The sleep discussion was interesting #ecechat

In reply to @kinestheticlass, @actionblearning, @GOTRI

StacyBenge Apr 25 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A3 When the children are more engaged and excited about learning when they are moving and active in the classroom. #ecechat

kinestheticlass Apr 25 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A5 Immediate calming effect, refocused learner, more efficient brain. #ecechat

Tocacyy Apr 25 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Mike Kuczala: Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sleep. #NEWS! actionblearning Thx Dr. Jean! #ecechat #Money https://t.co/ErzUsFw2d6 Start Mining…

Bossy_Big_Sis59 Apr 25 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Q5: Just did our walkathon this week. My TK kids walked for 30 minutes straight, and loved it! #ECEchat

In reply to @ECEchat

rpageou Apr 25 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Yes! Supported by brain science! #ecechat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A5 exercise floods the hippocampus with blood which increases memory and recall #ecechat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:15 PM EDT

sleep is undervalued definitely!! #ecechat

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 10:15 PM EDT

We just did a @gotri lesson on healthy habits that included sleep, eating and being active. The sleep discussion was interesting #ecechat
In reply to @kinestheticlass, @actionblearning, @GOTRI

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 10:16 PM EDT

And not for nothing but it can be a fun, bonding reward that doesn't cost the T any money! #ecechat

In reply to @MsTuckerRocksPE

katyphinney Apr 25 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A5 Evidence... just look around, if they are fidgeting or zoning out, more than likely they need to get up and move!!!! #ECEChat

PhysEdFreak Apr 25 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A5 actually working w my admin now to track student behavior in the 2 per after they have PE to show link between PA and academics #ecechat

In reply to @ECEchat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:17 PM EDT

RT Q5: What evidence do you have to validate the movement of students in your class? #ECEchat

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A5: Birthday tradition. Feed mid sch & staff. #ecechat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:17 PM EDT

oh yea free money is always fantastic! #ecechat

In reply to @SaraHolm15, @MsTuckerRocksPE

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:17 PM EDT

I taught my S’s Kinesthetic Spelling: Arms up for tall letters, to the side for middle letters, arms down for letters w a tail #ECEchat

In reply to @SaraHolm15, @HowardKiyuna, @SchleiderJustin, @kinestheticlass

StacyBenge Apr 25 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A3 When teaching adults & they get excited about movement activities, I remind them to then put themselves in students' shoes. #ecechat

rpageou Apr 25 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A5: a few of my Ts teach Ss to request individual "movement breaks" when needed! @emboss_matthews @AmandaHaverfie1 #ECEChat

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A5: Closing out nutrition unit we cook. Cauliflower fried rice & spring Rolls #ecechat

Hudsonwife16 Apr 25 @ 10:18 PM EDT

#ClassDojo #ecechat

In reply to @ECEchat

kinestheticlass Apr 25 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Emotional environment creates intellectual achievement. Movement does that. #ecechat

StacyBenge Apr 25 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A5 When the children are more engaged and excited about learning when they are moving and active in the classroom. #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Q6 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:19 PM EDT

that is fantastic! tell us how it goes #ecechat #physed

In reply to @PhysEdFreak, @ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:19 PM EDT

All the WHY anyone needs to incorporate MORE movement into any learning environment. #ECEChat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A5 exercise floods the hippocampus with blood which increases memory and recall #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Q6: What is a gold nugget or takeaway you read tonight that will affect students? #ECEchat

StacyBenge Apr 25 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A5 I also follow OTs and PTs and the research they provide abt movement needed to coordinate the brain and the body. #ecechat

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A6: Can I find more time for movement? Yup. #ecechat

MsTuckerRocksPE Apr 25 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Absolutely! We have Zumba 1 day a wk after school in library Ss see us exercise & they're all smiles/giggles #ecechat

PhysEdFreak Apr 25 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Always great for Ss to see Ts in a different role/light. Convos are hilarious and they see you're a real person!
In reply to @SaraHolm15, @MsTuckerRocksPE

ADutke Apr 25 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A6. Movement & Play are important and we need to advocate for more to ensure our Ss are getting their needs met! #ECEChat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:22 PM EDT

I didn’t make Kinesthetic Spelling up. A teacher friend showed it to me ; ) #ECEchat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @Hopetechschool, @ginakiyuna

kinestheticlass Apr 25 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Always inspired when chatting w/ Ts! Thx to all! Thank you @SchleiderJustin #ecechat

KLCseedtotree Apr 25 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A6 Don’t fight the Ss wiggles use them to help you teach! Your can learn in motion instead of criss cross apple sauce #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Q6: What is a gold nugget or takeaway you read tonight that will affect students? #ECEchat

rpageou Apr 25 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A6: considering how you can incorporate movement into any concept!#ECEChat

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Yes! Us too. We gutted a hall closet, painted it black and hung a hammock. So popular needed a schedule. #ecechat

In reply to @StacyBenge

MarissaEby Apr 25 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A6 different ways to move/activities while learning/teaching Ss #ECEchat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:23 PM EDT

whaaaaaat i need that hammock in my place!!! #ecechat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @StacyBenge

kinestheticlass Apr 25 @ 10:23 PM EDT

And remember ... Learning doesn't happen from the neck up, it happens from the feet up! #ecechat

Bossy_Big_Sis59 Apr 25 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A6: Play is important in so many areas! It builds healthy brains, bodies, relationships. I need to keep in daily routines in TK #ECEchat

In reply to @ECEchat

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:23 PM EDT

This is a huge reason WHY we were so committed to creating an outdoor classroom for our @LawsonECS students. #ECEchat

In reply to @ADutke, @LawsonECS

rpageou Apr 25 @ 10:23 PM EDT

We use Ready Bodies, Learning Minds @Pearson_ECS and love it! @tchuspina #ECEChat

StacyBenge Apr 25 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A6 As a professional community, we need to keep the conversation going, educate the public, & advocate for movement during school. #ecechat

NatureplayFilm Apr 25 @ 10:24 PM EDT

#TakeChildhoodBack #ECEChat https://t.co/8jG40tmnfq

katyphinney Apr 25 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A6 Brain Boost instead of Brain Break... The 3Ps: playful, planful, and purposeful! #ECEChat

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 10:24 PM EDT

We do full inclusion of autism so sensory needs are a big deal for us. #ecechat

In reply to @SchleiderJustin, @StacyBenge

HRodriguezIII Apr 25 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Movement + Positive environment = Engagement #ecechat

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:25 PM EDT

RT Q6: What is a gold nugget or takeaway you read tonight that will affect students? #ECEchat

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 10:25 PM EDT

I like the way you worded this, @kinestheticlass! #ecechat https://t.co/RxqYcp8ZvT

kinestheticlass Apr 25 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Emotional environment creates intellectual achievement. Movement does that. #ecechat

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:26 PM EDT

couldn't agree more @katyphinney thanks again @SchleiderJustin for this great discussion on #ECECHAT

katyphinney Apr 25 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A6 Brain Boost instead of Brain Break... The 3Ps: playful, planful, and purposeful! #ECEChat

SchleiderJustin Apr 25 @ 10:26 PM EDT

yes a sensory diet is necessary. do you have ss wear compression shirts? #ecechat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @StacyBenge

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Thank you all for joining #ECEchat tonight. Remember to follow the awesome #EarlyEd friends that you connected with tonight!

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Thx @SchleiderJustin for guest hosting #ECEchat tonight about Health & Ftness in the Early Years. #WOTYC

Bossy_Big_Sis59 Apr 25 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A4:Too much sugar for my Ss! Hard for me tell my parents how to feed their kids. Parenting is hard enough without kibbitzers.#ECEchat

In reply to @ECEchat

JessicaCabeen - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Here is a list of #ECEchat Tweeps to follow and connect with throughout the week https://t.co/Yb7mee4UEP

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Here is a list of #ECEchat Tweeps to follow and connect with throughout the week https://t.co/38XfNMaCgQ

SaraHolm15 Apr 25 @ 10:29 PM EDT

I'm excited to introduce my Ss to some formal outdoor ed tomorrow. I think they're going to love it! #ecechat

In reply to @VealHeidi, @ADutke, @LawsonECS

ADutke Apr 25 @ 10:29 PM EDT

That's AWESOME! Lucky kids!!! #ecechat

In reply to @VealHeidi, @LawsonECS

VealHeidi - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Love this @KLCseedtotree “Learn in motion instead of criss cross apple sauce.” #ECEchat

KLCseedtotree Apr 25 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A6 Don’t fight the Ss wiggles use them to help you teach! Your can learn in motion instead of criss cross apple sauce #ecechat
- ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:20 PM EDT
  
  Q6: What is a gold nugget or takeaway you read tonight that will affect students? #ECEchat

HowardKiyuna Apr 25 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Not been obvious. Then again I have older Ss & try to mask solutions - Virgo Zuma Rocker chairs for all, etc. #ecechat

In reply to @SchleiderJustin, @StacyBenge

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:30 PM EDT

Do you Vox? DM @vealheidi @JessicaCabeen or @techwnancy to be added to the #ECEchat Voxer group.

ECEchat - Moderator Apr 25 @ 10:30 PM EDT

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