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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:31 PM EST

Hi Ho Hello! Am here! #kinderchat

LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:31 PM EST

Hello kinderchatters how are we all I've been stuffing my face with birthday cake as it's my hubbys birthday! Yay #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:32 PM EST

Well Happy Birthday to him! :) How are you? It's very windy here!! #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:32 PM EST

Evening #kinderchat! Hope you're well :)

mrscardmusic Feb 13 @ 3:32 PM EST

Exploring different classroom instruments! Following the leader to make various sounds! #Kindergarten #Kinderchat #MusicEducation

hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:32 PM EST

What type of cake?! I could go for some cake right now!! :) #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:33 PM EST

Yay!! How are you?! #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:33 PM EST

I'm well thank you!How are you? #Kinderchat

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PreKPages Feb 13 @ 3:34 PM EST

Books to Celebrate Valentine's Day https://t.co/39axoCConw #teachpreschool #kinderchat #ecechat

hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:34 PM EST

Good! I think it's the calm before the storm for me! February is filled w projects, events, holidays! #Kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:35 PM EST

I'm in assignment mode currently. Got a couple due before I go out on placement in March #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:35 PM EST

February in USA has buckets of events starting w the most bizarre: Groundhog's Day, then Valentine's, President's bdays weekend #kinderchat

EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:36 PM EST

what happens on groundhog day?? #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:36 PM EST

Oh boy! A race to the finish?! :) I always procrastinate!! Terrible! #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:36 PM EST

I'm good it's been freezing here today but hopefully tomorrow we'll get a sunny day how are you #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:37 PM EST

It's a bizarre one! They pull this poor creature out of a hole and declare whether he sees his shadow or not #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:37 PM EST

and whether or not he sees his shadow then predicts the weather for the next 6 weeks #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:38 PM EST

Is this a real thing?? I knew there was a movie but I'm going to have to go read about this one :p #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:38 PM EST

it's a chocolate caterpillar 🐛 cake he ❤️ it!! #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:38 PM EST

It's truly bizarre!!! Yes! They really pull him out! I'll look for a clip! #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:38 PM EST

hi not spoke to you in ages how's it all going? #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:40 PM EST

Hey! It's going well thank you! Busy as always :) How are you? #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:40 PM EST

I use it as an opportunity to talk about light and shadows which is good stuff #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:41 PM EST

I'm good thanks! What's your latest assignment about #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:42 PM EST

Article for tonight https://t.co/EkJSFcv5Qp #kinderchat

EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:42 PM EST

currently writing about the symbiotic relationship between maths and science. Next - interagency working #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:43 PM EST

Thought might be nice to chat a bit more about behavior- always a hot topic in Early Childhood! ;) #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:43 PM EST

Nice!! Sounds exciting! #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:44 PM EST

wow sounds good tough subjects but interesting #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:45 PM EST

I just need about a month longer and at least a thousand more words ;) #Kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:45 PM EST

I read the article & it all made sense however in reality sometimes it's not always possible for that 1-1 time #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:45 PM EST

haaaaa oh man!! #Kinderchat Nooooo! :)

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:46 PM EST

as much as that's exactly what we would like to do for the children it's not always feasible #Kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:46 PM EST

agreed. It's nice in theory! #Kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:47 PM EST

haha I always need more words!! #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:47 PM EST

Yes! Exactly! Though I was thinking of it as in place of a reading conference etc #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:48 PM EST

Though I always forget that you have far more children in one class together than here! #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:48 PM EST

How many do you usually have? #Kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:48 PM EST

I do think though that when you spend quality time with children displaying difficult behaviour it def does reduce it #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:48 PM EST

could just target the ones w issues to try to play together- even small groups #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:49 PM EST

Yes I think that has to do with relationships as well though. Time is all well and good but it has to be QUALITY time #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:49 PM EST

at the moment we have up to 34 in together and 5 staff so good ratios but still very busy! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:49 PM EST

anywhere from 15- 28 or so (sometimes more but not usual!) private (pay schools) 10-15 #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:50 PM EST

Yep, that's a big class :) We had around the same when I was at my nursery #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:50 PM EST

oh so that is a bit smaller then. How many adults? #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:51 PM EST

Yes! found it interesting they called guided academic work "child time" that didn't make sense?! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:51 PM EST

Usually 1 or 2! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:51 PM EST

It took me forever to figure that out about your system! :) #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:51 PM EST

oof so that is still tricky then! How can we be expected to be able to spend qual 1-1 time?? #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:52 PM EST

I always forget how different all the systems are >.< #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:52 PM EST

Yes!! How do you manage now? Is class divided w assistants focusing on certain kids? #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:52 PM EST

ooooo can you imagine 10 kids everyday that would be bliss hahahah! We had 10 today but it's because it's hols #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:53 PM EST

I know! I thought I was a foundations teacher for 3 YEARS- nope- am Year 1- haaaaa #kinderchat

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ingewassmann Feb 13 @ 3:53 PM EST

#k12onlineconf #Kinderchat

Ashly2499 Feb 13 @ 11:13 AM EST

Hey Florida Educators, did you know #MiamiDevice is now #ShiftinEdu? Join us Nov 9-10: https://t.co/0xsajQLX7C #fetc #fledchat #FCIS #FKC

EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:53 PM EST

I can only speak for private nurseries, but generally we all work together - except for group times #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:54 PM EST

Oh jeez! I'm English living in Scotland and their systems are totally different! I still get it wrong #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:55 PM EST

Yes! I'm learning that too! haaa Scotland is going more Outdoor and Play based? #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:55 PM EST

It's interesting how different places cope with daily running of childcare and how exactly they ensure quality time #Kinderchat

EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:55 PM EST

hmmm I want to say yes but it varies so much from place to place #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:56 PM EST

Yes!! Fascinating! So much to learn!! #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:56 PM EST

yes Scotland seems to be doing well in this part there is a new outdoor nursery opening soon too #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:56 PM EST

yeah. There doesn't seem to be any RIGHT way to do it #Kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:57 PM EST

you are right actually but the government and education dept are pushing for play based learning #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:57 PM EST

What's interesting is to see how differences are so subtle! So much the same yet so different! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:58 PM EST

For Scotland right? England seems to be going the opposite direction w a paperwork bonanza? #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:58 PM EST

But even that seems to be interpreted differently in different settings! #Kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:58 PM EST

Heidi I would love to come visit your nursery one day to see how it all works out there it's fascinating #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 3:58 PM EST

Oh Scotland has the paperwork as well. Believe me! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:59 PM EST

Yes! I love seeing all the variety and approaches!! Makes for a rich experience! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 3:59 PM EST

Oh that would be wonderful!! #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 3:59 PM EST

yes Scotland has a different curriculum so and Scottish government seem a bit more understanding to children #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:00 PM EST

We were collecting Early Years programs from all over! We got quite a few! #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 4:00 PM EST

it does yes but it depends where you work too different nurseries do it differently #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 4:01 PM EST

Every nursery I've worked in has had mountains of paperwork sadly :( #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:01 PM EST

Here is that collection of #globaled Early Years programs https://t.co/FXgXGNw936 #kinderchat

LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 4:01 PM EST

I know it would be great! I would love to do another trip like play Iceland but it is so expensive now #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:02 PM EST

Ya- they definitely bog you down in paperwork over there it seems!! More so than other places! #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 4:02 PM EST

oh dear! Luckily I don't feel like we have loads #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 4:02 PM EST

I understand the need for evidence etc, but I often worry that it takes away from the actual experience #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 4:03 PM EST

That's good. You must have a good system :) #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:03 PM EST

RT @EarlyYearsIdeas I understand the need for evidence etc, but I often worry that it takes away from the actual experience #kinderchat

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aprilf4175 Feb 13 @ 4:03 PM EST

Sharing Hearts - a kinder 3 act! #kinderchat #3act #elemmathchat @gfletchy https://t.co/a1A5hY2veO

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 4:04 PM EST

totally completely agree the interaction is more important than the write up of the interaction #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:04 PM EST

So let's pull back a bit and go back to talking about actually PLAYING w the children- how often do you? #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:05 PM EST

This seems funny to write and it sounds so simple but actually finding time to sit and just PLAY w kids isn't easy!! #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:05 PM EST

RT @LyndseyJF completely agree the interaction is more important than the write up of the interaction #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 4:05 PM EST

oh that sent to quickly! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:06 PM EST

If I had to write up every interaction I would stop doing it!! Sounds awful to me!! #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 4:06 PM EST

I try to play everyday with children even if it's a game they chose or a bit of role play #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:06 PM EST

haaa that happens doesn't it!? Always a surprise!! :) #KInderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 4:07 PM EST

I agree it isn't easy as I think sometimes we are too busy thinking of the next thing that needs to happen #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 4:07 PM EST

Much less to try to find time to play with every child! I used to make conscious effort to spend time with each 1 #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:08 PM EST

I am playful and interact (of course!!!) everyday but I don't often sit and act as an equal participant in their play #Kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 4:08 PM EST

Oh I can relate to this! My head is usually on 100 things. This is a reason why I <3 working supply 1/2 #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 4:09 PM EST

because I get time to actually just PLAY and spend time enjoying their company! 2/2 #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:09 PM EST

Exactly!! And I am a "wide-eye" type of person- I like to get feel of room and feed play when happening vs 1:1 #Kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 4:09 PM EST

you need to be able to do this at the same time!! We need far more sets of eyes #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:10 PM EST

I always say my best teaching is happening when I'm literally just the lady fetching things #Kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 4:10 PM EST

hahah sounds like me! #kinderchat it's a hard job

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:10 PM EST

Like "Ms Echternacht- we need tape! duct tape!" etc! :) Good times there #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 4:11 PM EST

yes love that! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:11 PM EST

When it's really good it's like it comes to life on it's own. They don't WANT YOU to interfere #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 4:12 PM EST

yes yes! I think that it's so important for us to know when to just take a step back #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:12 PM EST

but I do see real and under utilized value in playing 1:1 w child w behavior issues #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:13 PM EST

If not just to improve your relationship w them. Need 6 positive interactions for every 1 negative #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:13 PM EST

and for some there's like 30 negative a day- let's not sugar coat it! :) #kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 4:14 PM EST

haha! This is true 😅 #Kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 4:14 PM EST

yup you are right #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:14 PM EST

So to go w my (made up 6:1) that means I'd need 180 positive interactions A DAY w ONE KID #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:16 PM EST

And at lets just say 20 kids- that's 3600 POSITIVE INTERACTIONS A DAY #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 4:16 PM EST

woweeee #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:16 PM EST

OMG it's times like these that I'm like- we do a CRAZY GOOD JOB doing the IMPOSSIBLE #kinderchat

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Katrebel1 Feb 13 @ 4:17 PM EST

There was hardly ever any time to when I worked in the nursery #Kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 4:17 PM EST

It's mad because we probably do this without even thinking about it #Kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 4:17 PM EST

So sad but that seems to be the norm #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:18 PM EST

Exactly!! It's this BASIC kind of thing that is always taken for granted among maths, reading, etc #Kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 4:19 PM EST

that's also true actually I wonder how many we could get if we counted #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:19 PM EST

It's very hard! And you have so many! #Kinderchat I think impossible to guarantee w that many!

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 4:19 PM EST

We should walk around with one of those clickers! I'd love to find out #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:20 PM EST

That would be a great study! Your fingers would be exhausted!! :) #kinderchat

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Katrebel1 Feb 13 @ 4:21 PM EST

I had 25 one year and some days found it a struggle to have a chat worth noting at all #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:24 PM EST

It's not easy for sure! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:25 PM EST

Alright friends, let's wrap it up for tonight? I loved this chat- I love when conversation zigs and zags a bit! :) #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:26 PM EST

Next week is half term? #Kinderchat

EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 4:26 PM EST

Thanks @hechternacht for the great chat as always! :) #Kinderchat

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EarlyYearsIdeas Feb 13 @ 4:26 PM EST

not for us! #Kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 4:27 PM EST

Let's all have a positive week and see how much we can get from our positive quality interactions #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:28 PM EST

@LyndseyJF @Katrebel1 Thanks so much for coming tonight!! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:28 PM EST

Yes!! See you next time Lyndsey!! XO #Kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Feb 13 @ 4:29 PM EST

thanks Heidi as always the hostess with the mostess!! #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Feb 13 @ 4:29 PM EST

haaa I always think I am the worst moderator!! :) Have a great night!! :) #kinderchat

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