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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:30 PM EST

Welcome to #MakeItReal tonight. Thanks for joining our chat on how Music affects your classroom! Introduce yourselves!

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CardwellTeachMe Jan 11 @ 9:31 PM EST

Michala from Virginia Beach. As a lifetime musician, I love tonight's topic!! #MakeItReal

RKowalewski22 Jan 11 @ 9:31 PM EST

Elon student and prospective elementary school teacher. cant wait to get advice on how to use music in the class #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:31 PM EST

Don't forget to #MakeItReal...NOW! @MissDenko @forthekiddoes @itsmeSpiri @teresagross625 @GruntledChalkie @LauraGilchrist4

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Vaughn_trapped Jan 11 @ 9:31 PM EST

#MakeItReal Sara here from NC

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:31 PM EST

Hi! Thanks for joining me tonight! I'm a double major, math/music! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hi! There are so many ways. IT's one of the only things that, in some form, every Student loves! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:32 PM EST

Welcome! Congrats on the blog milestone too #makeitreal

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SlaterPBISMN Jan 11 @ 9:32 PM EST

We play the school sing before every staff meeting to get pumped up and ready to learn! #MakeItReal

EHSMrsJ Jan 11 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hi #MakeItReal! Julie in KS, excited to talk about 🎶 in the classroom!

LWeiss10 Jan 11 @ 9:32 PM EST

Lisa, K-6 librarian from PA. Trying to keep up on my phone while both kiddos take over computers for HW. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:33 PM EST

Music is a great start to any meeting! GEts people breathing deeply, focused, and ready to work together #makeitreal

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SlaterPBISMN Jan 11 @ 9:33 PM EST

Curt from MN #MakeItReal

CardwellTeachMe Jan 11 @ 9:33 PM EST

Music and psychology were my majors!! #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hi! Glad to have you back #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:33 PM EST

good luck!!!! #makeitreal

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vbordano Jan 11 @ 9:33 PM EST

V Bordano-Texas Instructional Coach-I love music! #makeitreal

JayBilly2 Jan 11 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hello my friends, Jay from NJ. I sing often and badly. That's what makes it so funny. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:34 PM EST

Hi Veronica!!! Great to have you here. Sing it, play it lr listen to it...music affects us all! #makeitreal

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focus2achieve Jan 11 @ 9:34 PM EST

Oskar from Minneapolis. Popping in for a few #makeitreal

SlaterPBISMN Jan 11 @ 9:34 PM EST

What if we had a DJ in the lunch room playing music with kids. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:34 PM EST

Loud and Proud!!! Wrong and Strong!!! It's all good #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:34 PM EST

Welcome!! Thanks for joining #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:35 PM EST

Question 1 sets the tone in 1 minute! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:35 PM EST

Let the kids do it. They have tons of music and I bet one or more likes to DJ already! #makeitreal

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MrWawczak Jan 11 @ 9:35 PM EST

Good evening all. John from IL joining tonight #MakeItReal

SlaterPBISMN Jan 11 @ 9:35 PM EST

We have a LED boom box in the "Honor Room" aka teachers lounge to keep a positive feel to the room. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:35 PM EST

Welcome! I taught in Lake Forest, IL for 13 yrs! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q1: When was there a time when a musical moment made an instant difference in your classroom? #MakeItReal

Vaughn_trapped Jan 11 @ 9:36 PM EST

A1 #MakeItReal I always dive abruptly into the zero song the first time a student tries to divide by zero. Can't help myself. Kids remember.

focus2achieve Jan 11 @ 9:36 PM EST

Thanks Denis. Happy to be here #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:36 PM EST

I bet they love, then hate, then love that! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: To remind Ss to drive home carefully, I played the Safety Dance at the bell each day. Got it stuck in their heads :) #MakeITReal

RKowalewski22 Jan 11 @ 9:37 PM EST

In preschool we always started the day with a good morning song, it set the tone for the day and made school fun! #makeitreal

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vbordano Jan 11 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1 using music to take sleepy kids into energized kids in two minutes #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:38 PM EST

Nice! Music has major effects on learning! We had PRek kids write words to a tune to sing good morning too #makeitreal

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MrWawczak Jan 11 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: The Ss and I both love when we are doing independent work and play some classical music in the background #MakeItReal

JayBilly2 Jan 11 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: Music is always happening at the elementary schools. You might recognize Santa #MakeItReal

TanyaDamon1 Dec 23 @ 8:34 AM EST

@morrisclass had a special Cray Cray visitor! @JayBilly2 @QuaverMusic @SlackwoodSchool
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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: I had a guitar in my classroom, then a piano, then a banjo too. Ss never know which one I'd play...then I got bagpipes. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST

It will make the environment welcoming and productive...every time #makeitreal

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LauraGilchrist4 Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST

Yes!!! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:31 PM EST

Don't forget to #MakeItReal...NOW! @MissDenko @forthekiddoes @itsmeSpiri @teresagross625 @GruntledChalkie @LauraGilchrist4
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EHSMrsJ Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST

🎶☀️ A1: At the beginning of the school yr, we write about/discuss/debate "the song of summer." Save/share in Seesaw! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST

This is outstanding. total blackmail material, but outstanding #makeitreal

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CardwellTeachMe Jan 11 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: Music & movement have always been important in my classroom. When my Ss would get agitated, music would calm & focus them. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:40 PM EST

Love it. They get to debate, and you learn about their preferences too #makeitreal

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JayBilly2 Jan 11 @ 9:40 PM EST

I was told that I'm the best dancing Santa around #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST

This is outstanding. total blackmail material, but outstanding #makeitreal
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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:40 PM EST

well, you're at least the best dancing santa in the #makeitreal chat

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LauraGilchrist4 Jan 11 @ 9:41 PM EST

I love word puzzles...and this blogpost. :) Kudos @MathDenisNJ #makeitreal #ohedchat #tlap #kidsdeserveit

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 1 @ 9:28 AM EST

New Post: Inspired by @lavonnaroth @burgessdave My Wife, & 2016! https://t.co/0oqs2dbbuR #makeitreal #tlap #kidsdeserveit #bfc530 #ecet2

jguerrero322 Jan 11 @ 9:41 PM EST

Today I sang the math word problems to the kids. Shocked the heck out of us all! #makeitreal

MrWawczak Jan 11 @ 9:41 PM EST

If music has such a positive impact on me then I'm sure it does for many of the Ss #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1: I take my music experiences with me into class. When I hear a concert I think, how does this connect to Ss #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:42 PM EST

Question 2 is ready to rock in 1 minute! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:42 PM EST

MIne were shocked when I'd sing too. But they always wanted more. #makeitreal

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BarbaraGruener Jan 11 @ 9:42 PM EST

Howdy #makeitreal A1: The ukulele really helped with connections when I moved to the school next door last year! It's a #growthmindset tool.

CardwellTeachMe Jan 11 @ 9:42 PM EST

Love this! #makeitreal

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focus2achieve Jan 11 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1 I play music often, but Purple Rain the day Prince died was just special esp. because it's Minnesota #RIPPrince #makeitreal

CardwellTeachMe Jan 11 @ 9:42 PM EST

@TanyaDamon1 @morrisclass @QuaverMusic @SlackwoodSchool Go Santa! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST

Q2: How have you incorporated your students musical interests and abilities into your learning environment? #MakeItReal

Vaughn_trapped Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST

A2 #MakeItReal I attend student performances--even non-school performances so they know I value their contributions to the arts.

Gandersen07 Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST

A1: music makes the world go round. Nothing like a dance break with @GoNoodle or a song that helps learn a concept. #makeitreal

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YandellsPlace Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST

A1: Start the day on a good note! #seewhatididthere #MakeItReal #kidsdeserveit

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:44 PM EST

Great! I judged the community center Battle of the Bands. Kids were like "Mr. Sheeran is here!!" Makes a diff to #makeitreal

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Vaughn_trapped Jan 11 @ 9:44 PM EST

A2 #MakeItReal I stopped singing last year because I was concerned my songs resulted in no learning. The joy was sucked out of the room.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:44 PM EST

A2 I had a student who wanted to make his own guitars. I helped him learn the acoustics and design, then we played together #makeitreal

focus2achieve Jan 11 @ 9:45 PM EST

Nice! One year, I had students write songs in environmental science and I played guitar to accompany #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:45 PM EST

Whoever is doing the singing is doing the learning...Get the kids involved !#makeitreal

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JayBilly2 Jan 11 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: We try to use music that interests the Ss and is what they like to draw them into learning & reading https://t.co/qnpUOPkrKY #MakeItReal

JayBilly2 Jan 11 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: We try to use music that interests the Ss and is what they like to draw them into learning & reading https://t.co/yi70tXZT8W #MakeItReal

LWeiss10 Jan 11 @ 9:46 PM EST

Ugh sorry- just had to learn about Ancient Rome to help kid #2 w/ HW... #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: I had Ss tell me their fave songs. then made a playlist, randomly chose one for the week. Pulled lit and math from lyrics #makeitreal

teaching_power Jan 11 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: we make cheers and chants for lessons or just one for if we do something "amazing" #MakeItReal

MrWawczak Jan 11 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: Last year Ss wrote/sang songs for their presentations on the different body systems. They were singing them all year long #MakeItReal

Gandersen07 Jan 11 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: we have written songs from Ss names, making every letter in the alphabet correlate with notes. #garageband #makeitreal

BarbaraGruener Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST

We were at school tonight for a Poetry Museum performance by child #3. Loved learning about Walt Whitman! #makeitreal

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Vaughn_trapped Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST

example? #MakeItReal

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LWeiss10 Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST

Q1/Q2-I'm always using music in lessons! Used Schoolhouse Rock, @Flocabulary and love to have Ss write own songs re: content #makeitreal

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CardwellTeachMe Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2: I would let Ss help create playlists to use during work time. They loved it but I had to endure lots of repeats!! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST

Perfrect. These are the foundation of songs. Let the musical types develop them #makeitreal

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teaching_power Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2: I'm not the best singer in the world but my kids love to sing songs from flocabulary so I created a class radio on Google #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST

When they create the songs, they rememver the songs. Great way to use music! #makeitreal

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vbordano Jan 11 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2-students wrote personal narratives and were asked to "bring them to life"-Ss wrote songs and perfomed #makeitreal https://t.co/uN21GLUc1a

Gandersen07 Jan 11 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2: show and tell included songs or dances. Not enough show and tell in classrooms. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:48 PM EST

Here's a link to a math/music presentation I did recently. Have fun with it https://t.co/Jt2KmwDuJk #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:48 PM EST

Cool! We did random notes to pi digits then composed the music of pi! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:49 PM EST

The hills will be alive with Question 3...in one minute! #MakeItReal

Vaughn_trapped Jan 11 @ 9:49 PM EST

thanks.#MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:49 PM EST

I was at a concer tin NYC tonight where whitmans poems were set to music! #makeitreal

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JayBilly2 Jan 11 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2: My staff continues to make reading fun and get Ss interested through music https://t.co/vKW02UlJpL #MakeitReal

JayBilly2 Jan 11 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2: My staff continues to make reading fun and get Ss interested through music https://t.co/yJwt2SRThB #MakeitReal

EHSMrsJ Jan 11 @ 9:49 PM EST

🎶A2:One of my all-time fave inform. speeches was about our "musical DNA," S titled it "Do-Re-ME." Brilliant + super interesting. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:49 PM EST

Wonderful! When given choice, music is often chosen #makeitreal

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BarbaraGruener Jan 11 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2: We sing this #mindset song as a reminder to keep a #growthmindset #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:50 PM EST

Q3: What is your personal musical anthem and how do you use it to inspire you? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:50 PM EST

There is no better way to get kids to close read, then to get them reading lyrics and learning about songs #makeitreal

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focus2achieve Jan 11 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2 I've had students write lyrics and perform raps/songs and make videos in the past. Need to get back to some of that... #makeitreal

BarbaraGruener Jan 11 @ 9:51 PM EST

@MathDenisNJ @LWeiss10 What a fantastic connection. I'll bet that was awesome! It was so fun to watch these HS learners present! #makeitreal

CardwellTeachMe Jan 11 @ 9:51 PM EST

Jumping off! Gotta get to bed! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:51 PM EST

Thanks for joining. May music fill your dreams tonight! #makeitreal

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Vaughn_trapped Jan 11 @ 9:51 PM EST

A3 #MakeItReal When I was in grad school I took a tech class. Wrote a song synced to a ppt. Pyth Thm to Across the Field. Gets me pumped!

LauraGilchrist4 Jan 11 @ 9:52 PM EST

Sharing this gem again. :) #ohedchat #DOK @maverikcrq #gameshows #edchat #makeitreal

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maverikcrq Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST

A5) @WeberEducation Deliver instruction & create depth of knowledge #DOK learning experience resembling game shows. #ohedhchat
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vbordano Jan 11 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3-HAS TO BE THIS SONG!!! https://t.co/4kupFtkJiK #makeitreal

vbordano Jan 11 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3-HAS TO BE THIS SONG!!! https://t.co/Lk18O9JQaM #makeitreal

JayBilly2 Jan 11 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3: My personal anthem is U@ - Beautiful Day - I often play it over the speaker to start the day https://t.co/j60FNwipY7 #MakeItReal

JayBilly2 Jan 11 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3: My personal anthem is U@ - Beautiful Day - I often play it over the speaker to start the day https://t.co/xIUuOgddGa #MakeItReal

BarbaraGruener Jan 11 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3: I have so many, but one of my faves is Up Up UP. So #inspirational. Just turn it UP and see! https://t.co/jBZErEV81u #makeitreal

LWeiss10 Jan 11 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3: many! but @billyjoel 's Vienna has always been a reminder to stop &smell the roses, seize the day etc. not try to do it all. #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:53 PM EST

Of course it is! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:53 PM EST

@JayBilly2 Positive, upbeat, and great way to start the day! #makeitreal

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Vaughn_trapped Jan 11 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3 #MakeItReal I also read that it is impossible to be sad while singing. To unslump I sing until I get there.

LWeiss10 Jan 11 @ 9:53 PM EST

very cool. We're just getting started with Google classroom! #MakeItReal

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MrWawczak Jan 11 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3: Late nights at work (like tonight) are always a little more relaxing with some Gordon Lightfoot on in the back ground #MakeItReal

RKowalewski22 Jan 11 @ 9:54 PM EST

Learned a lot tonight in 2 twitter chats like the battles teachers face in #kidsdeserveit and how to use music in the class with #MakeItReal

YandellsPlace Jan 11 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3: the theme song to Rocky. 😉 it gets me going when I feel defeated. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:50 PM EST

Q3: What is your personal musical anthem and how do you use it to inspire you? #MakeItReal

itsrealtimeph Jan 11 @ 9:55 PM EST

Rise Up. Start Fresh. See the bright opportunity in each new day. Good Morning Travellers! 😊👋 Have a Great Day. #NoMoreDrawing #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:55 PM EST

Show me that article. I'd love to have the reference, although I already believe it #makeitreal

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focus2achieve Jan 11 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3 there are a few Eminem "Lose Yourself", Fort Minor "Remember The Name", Jimi Hendrix "Voodoo Chile" ... #makeitreal

teaching_power Jan 11 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3: I have a classroom playlist that has pump up music for me and the students #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:56 PM EST

Thanks for sharing your stories of musical inspiration and joy! You Rock and Always energize me!! Way to #MakeItReal every day!

BarbaraGruener Jan 11 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3b: Another fire-up #inspirational song has to be Try Everything. A #growthmindset message to the max! https://t.co/gGde0jYqfV #makeitreal

EHSMrsJ Jan 11 @ 9:56 PM EST

🎶A3: ⬇️ My anthem comes from musical [title of show], empowers me & emphasizes the importance of finding your tribe! #MakeItReal

JayBilly2 Jan 11 @ 9:56 PM EST

Thanks Denis. See you soon #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:56 PM EST

Thanks for sharing your stories of musical inspiration and joy! You Rock and Always energize me!! Way to #MakeItReal every day!

MrWawczak Jan 11 @ 9:57 PM EST

A3: Going to play 'We are the Champions' for the Ss next time they do something awesome. I wonder if any know the words like me #MakeItReal

focus2achieve Jan 11 @ 9:57 PM EST

A good one #MakeItReal

JayBilly2 Jan 11 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3: My personal anthem is U@ - Beautiful Day - I often play it over the speaker to start the day https://t.co/xIUuOgddGa #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 9:58 PM EST

A3 I'm still trying to narrow mine down. All I know is, I need music to live!! #makeitreal

edufreya Jan 11 @ 9:58 PM EST

Q3: Jumping in with Hamilton: "How lucky we are to be alive right now..." https://t.co/H8TJJ4mTcm #makeitreal

focus2achieve Jan 11 @ 9:58 PM EST

This was fun! #MakeItReal

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Vaughn_trapped Jan 11 @ 9:58 PM EST

May the road rise to meet you. Wind at your back. Sunshine on your face. Rain fall on your face. Until we meet again...SING. #MakeItReal

DonnaWeth Jan 11 @ 9:59 PM EST

A3 Great Day to be Alive for me and What I Am for my class. Sets the tone everyday. https://t.co/bydOENQl3T #makeitreal

edufreya Jan 11 @ 9:59 PM EST

A3: Jumping in with Hamilton: "How lucky we are to be alive right now..." https://t.co/H8TJJ4mTcm #makeitreal

edufreya Jan 11 @ 10:01 PM EST

A1: My most inspired musical connection? 23rd Psalm, Charge of the Light Brigade and https://t.co/He9RgUhn4Y #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 11 @ 10:03 PM EST

Finally #makeitreal The words of steven Sametz. I Have had singing https://t.co/i860ruRlIt