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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Welcome to #teachmindful lets talk back to school week!

RonYan18 Jul 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A good teacher deserves an apple you deserve the whole tree! #TeacherLife #teachergoals #TeachMindful #teach17

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#teachmindful We all have a film, a recording of our lives that we play back in our minds continuously. Romance, action, drama and comedy.

Anturp0305 Jul 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Alexandra, 2nd grade ELA & Social Studies teacher in TX. #edt5335 #teachmindful

nsulla Jul 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Dr. Nancy Sulla is here at #teachmindful; creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom #LATIC; pres @IDECorp; author:

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Good evening #teachmindful

In reply to @Anturp0305

Hahne_Elyse Jul 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Good evening y'all. Elyse from Texas. Sped/behavior T, encourager & supporter! #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Jul 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hey, hey, hey! I’m Stella, a 7th Grade Science Teacher from Frankfort, KY! So happy to be here tonight with all of my #teachmindful peeps.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT

#teachmindful You have to play your role- dress the part, make-up, a script at least a little bit written- can you see yourself on film?

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Q1 will be up in 1 minute....#teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Good evening Nancy so happy you are here! #TeachMindful

In reply to @nsulla, @IDECorp

megan_chriss Jul 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Happy Thursday! Megan from TX. Teach 8th grade US History. Brand new content & grade level for me. 😊 #TeachMindful

valerietilton Jul 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi #teachmindful! Valerie from FL joining tonight!

realjohnball Jul 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hola mi llamo Juan #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Have a great work out! #teachmindful

In reply to @narelleford, @stephenkelley85, @taylmer, @GR_ComputRepair, @xskinn, @mellymoo0710

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q1 #teachmindful First impressions.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hello Elyse, Happy Thursday! #teachmindful

In reply to @Hahne_Elyse

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Good evening Stella my friend #teachmindful

In reply to @Stella_Pollard

Stella_Pollard Jul 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A1: IF I COULD… I would wear jeans/T, but since I cannot, I always dress up and feel pretty! Lol. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#teachmindful A1 I dress up a little bit but still have my red sneakers on and some pony-tails. I am myself from the moment they see me.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hello my friend #teachmindful

In reply to @megan_chriss

Stella_Pollard Jul 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A1: The best thing to wear on day one, is a smile! Ss won’t remember your dress, outfit… Or shouldn’t… haha. #teachmindful

GregJWolcott Jul 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A1:No jeans be a role model and so you are enough about them you will dress up for them #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Valerie happy Thursday my friend #teachmindful

In reply to @valerietilton

R_CILR Jul 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hi #teachmindful. Rebecca from Nevada Hope you had a great Thursday.

Stella_Pollard Jul 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Happy to be in your presence! You always do an outstanding job at hosting. :) #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Hola John, so happy you are here #teachmindful

In reply to @realjohnball

Anturp0305 Jul 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Dress up, but if I could it would be school shirt & jeans. #teachmindful

Suremrsgordon Jul 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Hello! Angela joining in! #teachmindful

realjohnball Jul 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A1: I'm thinking of wearing this... #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Absolutely, a smile & joy emanating from every pore #teachmindful

In reply to @Stella_Pollard

Anturp0305 Jul 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Dress up, but if I could it would be school shirt & jeans. #edt5335 #teachmindful

BKd204Sci Jul 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Brian, Aurora IL, 8th gr sci...hoping over for a few after #MoreEdu (intentional rhyme) #teachmindful

Hahne_Elyse Jul 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1 We dress up as a campus. I'd rather be comfortable. #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Jul 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Bring that passion, bring your excitement! Don’t be bitter! #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

megan_chriss Jul 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1: I am all for comfort! First Day is filled with humor & craziness. I try to break down barriers so that we can move forward #TeachMindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I am not big on jeans, funky is my signature style #teachmindful

In reply to @GregJWolcott

Suremrsgordon Jul 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1 Dress nice but comfortable! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Good evening & welcome to #teachmindful

In reply to @GregJWolcott

stephenkelley85 Jul 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hi Steve IA.#teachmindful

dramseysmith Jul 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hi #teachmindful 2nd grade CA

Anturp0305 Jul 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Yes, yes, yes! I love that! #edt5335 #teachmindful

In reply to @Stella_Pollard

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q2 #teachmindful Routine Day 1.

valerietilton Jul 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: I usually dress up unless the whole faculty is wearing a school t shirt. Usually jeans on Fridays! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Aww! #teachmindful thank you

In reply to @Stella_Pollard

realjohnball Jul 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: Shirt and tie always #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Good evening friend #teachmindful

In reply to @Suremrsgordon

BKd204Sci Jul 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1 Day 1 is shirt & tie The more formal I look the more serious my Ss know I take my job #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

🤓 #teachmindful

In reply to @realjohnball

nsulla Jul 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1) I'd just hand them a puzzle piece to find a grp & follow dir. & it's all about them; won't even remember what I wore. #teachmindful

dramseysmith Jul 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: I'll probably wear my glittery shoes since it will be my birthday. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#teachmindful A2 No seating chart, creating a business card/calling card and pinning it on the class 1161 community board. Putting our mark.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Good evening Brian 🤓🎶🦋 #teachmindful

In reply to @BKd204Sci

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Bring the crazy girl- let's bring the cre cre #teachmindful

In reply to @megan_chriss

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Good evening Steve #teachmindful

In reply to @stephenkelley85

BKd204Sci Jul 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A2 Day 1 is all about setting routines & norms When I start my core class its setting tone of sci inquiry & #PBL #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Good evening Dena, thank you for coming #teachmindful

In reply to @dramseysmith

GregJWolcott Jul 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q2: Significant 72- First three days all relationships! Connections before curriculum ! https://t.co/cnxMHxjVN4 #teachmindful

R_CILR Jul 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: I taught K & 1st, I wore long skirts (dresses sometimes) bc I was always sitting on the floor w/them & then back up. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q1 #teachmindful First impressions.

megan_chriss Jul 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A2: Flex seating, posted agenda/driving question. Go over Nuts & Bolts. Emphasis that we are family & historians! #TeachMindful

realjohnball Jul 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A2: A strong shot of um.... espresso 😁 #teachmindful

stephenkelley85 Jul 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Hi, Valerie. whats up my friend? #teachmindful

In reply to @valerietilton

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q3....up in a minute #teachmindful

snordenWSUproud Jul 27 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Sharon from Derby, KS a little late. #teachmindful

DFWRenaissance Jul 27 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Sonja, 4th grade teacher form Houston, Texas #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Jul 27 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A2: This year, my colleague and I made a movie trailer for our #gbl journey! We have community building activities 1st wk. #teachmindful

bohndrake Jul 27 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A2- as a high school teacher, I worry that the first day is the students getting rules in all their classes all day long #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I love this-driving question so important & meaningful day one #teachmindful

In reply to @megan_chriss

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q3 #teachmindful Embrace the Freakout.

ChrisQuinn64 Jul 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A2: All new for me this Sept. with K students so I'm watching/listening/learning from all of you...gotta keep things simple. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Me too my friend #teachmindful

In reply to @realjohnball

realjohnball Jul 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A3: See A2 #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Hello, so happy you are here! #teachmindful

In reply to @snordenWSUproud

stephenkelley85 Jul 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Haha..yes it happens! #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#teachmindful A3 Before entering the stage, most people have nerves: tingle and cause some anxiety-I take a deep breathe & opening scene

dramseysmith Jul 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A2: I hide a sentence puzzle inside an envelope at each seat. They put it together to get their welcome message from me. #teachmindful

snordenWSUproud Jul 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I dress up every day but Friday. My thought is you should set an example to Ss, no matter the age. Plus, I like to dress up. #TeachMindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

BKd204Sci Jul 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A3 Outwardly calm & focused Inwardly nervous I am going to miss or short change this opportunity to build relationships #teachmindful

GruntledChalkie Jul 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Hey #teachmindful Carl here gatecrashing. Saw the light on.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Hello my friend, happy Thursday #teachmindful

In reply to @DFWRenaissance

bohndrake Jul 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A3- I know I'm getting old when I'm calm abt the first day, not sure if that's good or bad #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Hello my friend, so happy you are here #teachmindful

In reply to @bohndrake

GruntledChalkie Jul 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A3) I'm usually pretty excited. I understand that my first impression can make or break year for Ss so try to be super helpful #teachmindful

R_CILR Jul 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A3: The better prepared I am, the less nervous I am. #TeachMindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q3 #teachmindful Embrace the Freakout.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#teachmindful A3 I try not to think about it-if I do I get nervous. I see myself in a film and just let it play out. Focus on the students.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Good evening Chris, so happy you are here! #teachmindful

In reply to @ChrisQuinn64

Hahne_Elyse Jul 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A3 Be present, be open, and be flexible. Change is hard for Ss and Ts. #teachmindful

Anturp0305 Jul 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A3: Be yourself! Teach your expectations for the school year. Get to know your kiddos. #edt5335 #teachmindful

snordenWSUproud Jul 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

I really try to do Team Building and get to know you activities. Along with setting expectations through the whole week. #TeachMindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

megan_chriss Jul 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A3: First period I shake. I get better as the day goes on. As an introvert the first day is the worst. Use humor/music a lot. #TeachMindful

realjohnball Jul 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A3 Calm as a .... #teachmindful

valerietilton Jul 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2: Welcome Prezi. Icebrkr. Survey. Class expec. try 2break up n chunks thruout week. gets overwhelm! https://t.co/fCNxF2BhNM #teachmindful

nsulla Jul 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2) Set up a scavenger hunt to learn about the classroom structures; Ss self-direct #teachmindful

ChrisQuinn64 Jul 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1: I'm planning to wear comfortable clothes and shoes...I'll be on the floor a lot and moving all day with my kinders. #teachmindful

Suremrsgordon Jul 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A3 I work hard to stay calm as S's are struggling more than we are, especially those new to the school! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q3 #teachmindful Embrace the Freakout.

LiaGyore Jul 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Good evening, #teachmindful! I lost track of time digging through my Drive, looking for my K files!

megan_chriss Jul 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Sometimes teaching is like acting. We try to prep scripts but often have to add lib. #TeachMindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

That is my biggest fear, I will short change week one due to nerves. A lot of meditation for me to keep focused #teachmindful

In reply to @BKd204Sci

Stella_Pollard Jul 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A3: I’m always super excited. Like way too bubbly. But it’s okay, because my kids really enjoy it. We have fun. #teachmindful

snordenWSUproud Jul 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I'm pretty calm... Getting to know names is what I worry about most. Saying the correct name is so important to some Ss. #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

DFWRenaissance Jul 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

On the first day of school we concentrate on "getting to know you," safety, functioning through the first day jitters. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Carl, hello my friend so happy you're here! #teachmindful

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

dramseysmith Jul 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A3: I'm pretty calm lately (wasn't always). I overplan the 1st week, even though we won't get to it all. Then I go slow. #teachmindful

GruntledChalkie Jul 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I'm closer than you think... #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q4 #teachmindful Team Building

bohndrake Jul 27 @ 9:46 PM EDT

You know what, I've seen that in elementary schools but I'm honestly thinking of doing that with my freshmen this year #TeachMindful

In reply to @nsulla

BKd204Sci Jul 27 @ 9:46 PM EDT

I have to trust my experience & make sure Ss know why I want to be their teacher & that I want to help them succeed #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

GruntledChalkie Jul 27 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Hi Valerie. I have internet now... so exciting #teachmindful

In reply to @valerietilton

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:46 PM EDT

I love scavenger hunts both active & engaging #teachmindful

In reply to @nsulla

ChrisQuinn64 Jul 27 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Wonderful to be with you! 😊😍👍 #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

nsulla Jul 27 @ 9:46 PM EDT

yes! what a drag! #teachmindful

In reply to @bohndrake

DFWRenaissance Jul 27 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2 the first day I'm going to look for activites that are social, simple, and high engagement. But that's every other day too. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:47 PM EDT

#teachmindful A4 There are extras, walk-on parts etc. but I get all the students/actors aligned w/ group discussions early on-let them lead

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Hello my friend, so happy you made it #teachmindful

In reply to @LiaGyore

Stella_Pollard Jul 27 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4: We meet to discuss the upcoming year with the team, plan it out, pick jobs, and ease the nerves. #teachmindful

stephenkelley85 Jul 27 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A3) I'm relaxed, as much as you can be on the 1st day of school. I have also been there 23 yrs! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Yes! We need to ad lib more this creates a more spontaneous & joyful place when we feel safe to just be free #teachmindful

In reply to @megan_chriss

GruntledChalkie Jul 27 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4. The boring stuff - divide up tasks The exciting stuff - meet a write down all the crazy ideas and see if we can do them #teachmindful

nsulla Jul 27 @ 9:48 PM EDT

We have HS teachers who do that. Usually give kids chemical equations they have to match up or something to find their group #teachmindful

In reply to @bohndrake

stephenkelley85 Jul 27 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Are you kidding? #teachmindful

In reply to @valerietilton

BKd204Sci Jul 27 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4 On my MS team we plan some interactive activity to get Ss talking w/peers & Ts to start relationship building #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Really? Do tell. #teachmindful

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Questions 5 & 6 up soon.....#teachmindful

ChrisQuinn64 Jul 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A3: I'll be a little nervous...teaching K with a partner for first time and just back to the classroom last year after 16 yrs. #teachmindful

bohndrake Jul 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT

That's a cool idea! I get asked in June where the pencil sharpener, tissues, etc are so I thought just a logistical hunt #TeachMindful

In reply to @nsulla

DFWRenaissance Jul 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A3 -- I wrote a blog post about first day jitters last year. The Q was, how can I still panic about this after 7 years? #teachmindful

stephenkelley85 Jul 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Chris, how many chats are you in my friend? #teachmindful

megan_chriss Jul 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4: New team so we have a group text going. Nice to get/give feedback so that we are all on the same page. #TeachMindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q5 #teachmindful Opening Line or Tag line.

ChrisQuinn64 Jul 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4: Prayer and laughter! Share joy!!! #teachmindful

LiaGyore Jul 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT

I jumped in w/ the Marshmallow Challenge on the 1st day last yr. Now I have kinders. All about love safety, saying bye to mom. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT

I am far calmer these days my 15th Year but that 1st period is just nerves then I get more aware & mindful of my emotions #teachmindful

In reply to @stephenkelley85

nsulla Jul 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT

we do it so Ss know what diff areas of room are for, where the resource table is, help board, other self-directing structures #teachmindful

In reply to @bohndrake

GruntledChalkie Jul 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Well I'm on the same continent as you. #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#teachmindful A5 Every film has a tag line that sticks with us- helps us remember it. Tag line- room 1161 Collisions, turbulence, growth.

realjohnball Jul 27 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4: We are going rappelling and zip lining as a teambuilding activity. #teachmindful

Hahne_Elyse Jul 27 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4 Encourage eachother, talk, eat together, and build eachother up. #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Jul 27 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5: “I am so happy you all are here and I have the honor to be your teacher.” #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Yeah! Love that! #teachmindful

In reply to @LiaGyore

DFWRenaissance Jul 27 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#teachmindful A5 pun on my name, tell them I have 6 kids of own & as sure as those kids are mine,they are assigned to my class,they're mine

Hahne_Elyse Jul 27 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5 I am so excited you're here and can't wait to learn with you. #teachmindful

nsulla Jul 27 @ 9:52 PM EDT

re: scavenger hunts; latest blog post on Priming Plans to start the year: https://t.co/rUhdD2p2xP #teachmindful

bohndrake Jul 27 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Whaaaattttt???? I might need to transfer to your school !! #TeachMindful

In reply to @realjohnball

LiaGyore Jul 27 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5 Come on in! You're gonna like it here!" #teachmindful

megan_chriss Jul 27 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: What's up?! No, I really welcome them with a song and then start the ball rolling by saying good whatever. #TeachMindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Getting closer... #teachmindful ooh! What state?

In reply to @GruntledChalkie

ChrisQuinn64 Jul 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Sincere thanks! 😊 #teachmindful

In reply to @snordenWSUproud

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Wow! How cool is that? #teachmindful

In reply to @realjohnball

GruntledChalkie Jul 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

New Jersey #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

Stella_Pollard Jul 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

IT never goes away… Haha. MY everyday line: “We have a lot to do” #teachmindful

In reply to @valerietilton

dramseysmith Jul 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5: You are safe, you are loved. Now, let's have some fun. #teachmindful

nsulla Jul 27 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5) #OwnTheChallenge! #teachmindful

snordenWSUproud Jul 27 @ 9:54 PM EDT

No one can say my name right. They say Nor-din. I tell them it rhymes with mean. Mean Norden. Oddly, it always gets laughs. #TeachMindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:54 PM EDT

This #teachmindful PLN is simply magical & inspiring. I am so blessed to have you guys in this chat!

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Q6 #teachmindful Getting to Know Students Fast.

Anturp0305 Jul 27 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5: Welcome all students at the door. Let them know it's a safe place and we are all there to grow together. #edt5335 #teachmindful

realjohnball Jul 27 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5: As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a teacher #TeachMindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5 #teachmindful Tag line for door- What box?

bohndrake Jul 27 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Last year I actually had the part of Willy Wonka playing when they entered the classroom, world of pure imagination #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Love this ❤️ #teachmindful

In reply to @dramseysmith

Stella_Pollard Jul 27 @ 9:56 PM EDT

And we are blessed to have you! #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#teachmindful A6 End Credits- names scrolling across the screen- to learn them fast, I make eye contact and repeat their name, many times

nsulla Jul 27 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5) Ss have 2-pocket folders; have them write their name on the outside and find a quote that inspires them to write on it #teachmindful

bohndrake Jul 27 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6- i do this challenge, call the 1st name, then say that name and the 2nd, and so on, I know every kid and name by #28 #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#teachmindful A6 The more I say, faster I learn them, names don't seem like just a name on a screen but their role visually identified

stephenkelley85 Jul 27 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A1) We have a dress code for teachers. I'm not walking in the 1st day in jeans even if I could! We are professionals! #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Jul 27 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: My strategies for learning Ss names, sitting chart. :| Building rapport: Lots of hands-on, lots of laughs/smiles. #teachmindful

Suremrsgordon Jul 27 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 I need help learning 150+ names! The LA teachers who have 1/2 the S's help me! #teachmindful

realjohnball Jul 27 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A5: Hello. My name's John, John Ball. You want a chocolate? #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:58 PM EDT

That is amazing- I want to see pics please #teachmindful

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nsulla Jul 27 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6) Have grps of Ss interview one another; I sit down and they introduce me to one another. #teachmindful

snordenWSUproud Jul 27 @ 9:58 PM EDT

I try to have lunch with the kids and I try to think of weird things to connect their names. Like I have a brother named .... #TeachMindful

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Yes I have 165. Lots of names. #teachmindful

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you! #teachmindful

Anturp0305 Jul 27 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6: I look at the roster and pictures in the system before the first day. Make eye contact when speaking. #edt5335 #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 9:59 PM EDT

🤓🤓🤓🤓 #teachmindful

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bohndrake Jul 27 @ 9:59 PM EDT

I will! We walk in together to this, i hate that stroll in one at a time awkward first class thing. This is more fun! #teachMindful

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ChrisQuinn64 Jul 27 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6: Let them tell their stories and make it fun! Share yours too! They'll love you for it! #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Jul 27 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Amazing chat tonight! Thanks for everything. I love #teachmindful

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megan_chriss Jul 27 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6: I have a photographic memory. Some Ss end up with pop culture nicknames. Goal is to make them feel welcome & we have fun #TeachMindful

LiaGyore Jul 27 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6 Morning Meeting, greet each student by name. #teachmindful

stephenkelley85 Jul 27 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Hahaha.. is this a commercial? John! #teachmindful

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Thank you for coming I hope to see you tomorrow #stucentclass #teachmindful

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nsulla Jul 27 @ 10:00 PM EDT

The time flew! Have a great opening to school all! #teachmindful Join me next week at 8pm for more ideas on #LATICchat

DFWRenaissance Jul 27 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A6 First grade we have circle time chant,each student says the chant, their name, the class repeats name,whole class learns it #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 10:00 PM EDT

#teachmindful

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ChrisQuinn64 Jul 27 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Love this and planning to begin our day in a similar way! #teachmindful

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R_CILR Jul 27 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Thanks for the chat @ChouinardJahant and #TeachMindful. Hope you have a great Friday.

Hahne_Elyse Jul 27 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A6 Calling your Ss by name repeatedly. Meet them at arrival, during the day, at recess/lunch, and surround yourself w/them #teachmindful

valerietilton Jul 27 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A6: Teambuilding from week 1. Talking to my Ss. I give them surveys and read/respond 2each one in writing. Sincere interest. #teachmindful

DFWRenaissance Jul 27 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Thanks for helping me refocus on the first week of school. Sometimes it's hard to come out of summer. #teachmindful

LiaGyore Jul 27 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A6 I wish they would wear the same outfit every day the first week and not change their hair! #teachmindful

Anturp0305 Jul 27 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A6: Lunch with the students, welcome each student at the door, survey to find out likes and dislikes. #edt5335 #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 10:01 PM EDT

I love that idea- pop culture names #teachmindful

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snordenWSUproud Jul 27 @ 10:01 PM EDT

You rock hosting!! Thank you @ChouinardJahant !! #teachmindful

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nsulla Jul 27 @ 10:02 PM EDT

A6) One T I know writes a letter to her students about her and then has them write a letter to her about each of them. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Thank you for coming 🌺🌸❤️ #teachmindful see you #stucentclass

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realjohnball Jul 27 @ 10:02 PM EDT

A6: I like to use these... #teachmindful

stephenkelley85 Jul 27 @ 10:03 PM EDT

I love that episode, what a classic! #teachmindful

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valerietilton Jul 27 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Thank you for this terrific back to school chat #teachmindful and @ChouinardJahant! I always love your Q's!!

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Thank you for coming #teachmindful

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 10:04 PM EDT

I use table tents that helps! #teachmindful

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Suremrsgordon Jul 27 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Thank you! Goodnight! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Thank you for coming my friend 🌺🌸❤️ #teachmindful

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MrsSchramp Jul 27 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Arrived to #teachmindful chat late. Bummed! Will look through responses, though. Thanx all for sharing, thanks for leading, @ChouinardJahant

realjohnball Jul 27 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A6: #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Thank you for coming hope to see you tomorrow in #stucentclass #teachmindful 🌺🌸

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megan_chriss Jul 27 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A6v: One year I had identical twins where they switched classes on me two days into the year. I slipped a couple of times. #TeachMindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Jul 27 @ 10:06 PM EDT

❤️❤️ hope to see you tomorrow in #stucentclass my friend 🌺🌸 #teachmindful

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ChrisQuinn64 Jul 27 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Thank you for a great chat! 😊 #teachmindful

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stephenkelley85 Jul 27 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Can't touch this chat! Thanks, everyone especially our moderators😎😎😎😎👍#TeachMindful