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participatechat Feb 8 @ 9:00 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #3rdchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/bYrzKJz0E0

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:00 PM EST

Tonight on #3rdchat it is an OPEN CHAT! Which means you guide the discussion.

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:01 PM EST

Let's start with some introductions. Give us your name, your edu role, and your favorite sports team #3rdchat

MrsAbbySandlin Feb 8 @ 9:01 PM EST

Groups discussed different nonfiction text structures with a fun sort. #3rdchat #3rdGradeRocks #pitnerpride #teamwork

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:02 PM EST

#3rdchat I’m Mindi, 3rd grade teacher in the Chicago suburbs. I don’t do sports. So my favorite team is the #hamiltonCHI cast.

KristinWestberr Feb 8 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hi! It's Kristin - 6th grade and 7th/8th Algebra teacher. Go Dawgs!! #3rdchat

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:03 PM EST

Jerrica, 4th grade teacher and co-mod for #3rdchat, favorite team : Miami dolphins 🐬

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hello #3rdchat!! Mary, co-mod 3rd T from Inverness, FL

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:03 PM EST

#3rdchat

In reply to @mindi_r

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:04 PM EST

Yep! Always looking for a mind at work! #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:04 PM EST

#3rdchat if I have to pick one, Tampa Rays!

TriciaWathke Feb 8 @ 9:04 PM EST

For those finishing up #2ndchat, #3rdchat is starting now! Come join us!

Heather21632415 Feb 8 @ 9:05 PM EST

Heather 3rd grade teacher Fav team is the Chicago Cubs #3rdchat

TriciaWathke Feb 8 @ 9:05 PM EST

Tricia, 3rd grade teacher in WI, love our Packers, Brewers, Badgers, and our local Crickets teams! #3rdchat

milesnawmiles Feb 8 @ 9:05 PM EST

Nancy n beautiful ETN. happy to learn from all of you! #3rdchat

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:06 PM EST

What is an open chat? It's a night to ask questions and lend your expertise to others. You guide the direction of the chat #3rdchat

hillaggie93 Feb 8 @ 9:06 PM EST

Angie, 3rd grade from Texas, my fav sports team is the Dallas Cowboys!!! #3rdchat

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:07 PM EST

So let the discussion begin! #3rdchat

Heather21632415 Feb 8 @ 9:07 PM EST

Does anyone teach Third grade 3rd edition Making Meaning reading workshop? #3rdchat

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:07 PM EST

I won't hold it against you 😝 #3rdchat

In reply to @hillaggie93

KristinWestberr Feb 8 @ 9:08 PM EST

Wait, we drive the chat? Now I'm feeling what my students feel! Responsibility! Purpose. Let me think. https://t.co/ZMuMWBCbAW #3rdchat

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:08 PM EST

Okay #3rdchat, so when it's a full moon, and students haven't had a day off for a while, what are some strategies you use to curb behaviors?

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:09 PM EST

#3rdchat The Februaries have hit my class hard. Definitely had to revisit management and seating arrangements last week!

TriciaWathke Feb 8 @ 9:09 PM EST

Is anyone planning to participate in Digital Learning Day? #DLDay #3rdchat

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

when is this? I def want to be a part! #3rdchat

In reply to @TriciaWathke

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

Lindsay from North Battleford SK #3rdchat

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:11 PM EST

always!! My Ss know that they can ask for one, especially on the weeks with no recess! 😝#3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:12 PM EST

welcome to #3rdchat

In reply to @LindsayMunroe

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:13 PM EST

#3rdchat Our P reminded us at the fac. mtng today that Feb. is hard and we need to do something that brings us joy.

In reply to @Heather21632415

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:13 PM EST

for sure! My Ss were upset when we had to start math since they were enjoying their S. Studies project so much! #3rdchat

In reply to @KristinWestberr

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:14 PM EST

Definitely had to up my mgmt this week. Indoor recess is killer. @GoNoodle is my friend. #3rdchat

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mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

for sure! Coding is a great fun and problem solving too that is super engaging! #3rdchat

In reply to @milesnawmiles, @GoNoodle

Heather21632415 Feb 8 @ 9:16 PM EST

Doing #gttmc3 problems have helped a little with math engagement this week. This is our first week to participate. #3rdchat

milesnawmiles Feb 8 @ 9:16 PM EST

We r doing a school wide Dr. Suess theme based digital breakout #3rdchat @OfficialDLDay Feb 23

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TriciaWathke Feb 8 @ 9:09 PM EST

Is anyone planning to participate in Digital Learning Day? #DLDay #3rdchat

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:17 PM EST

I had 8 kids out today! What do you guys do when so many kids are out sick? Review? I hate moving on without a large group! #3rdchat

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:17 PM EST

that sounds like fun! #3rdchat

In reply to @milesnawmiles, @OfficialDLDay

Heather21632415 Feb 8 @ 9:17 PM EST

#3rdchat oops! Meant #gmttc3

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mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:17 PM EST

a great reminder! Oct and Feb are typically highest mo. For behaviors. I try remeber that Ss need joy! #3rdchat

In reply to @mindi_r, @Heather21632415

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:18 PM EST

I introduced our Iditarod reading challenge. Now they all want to read in their free time. #3rdchat even brought to recess!

In reply to @mleonard03

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:18 PM EST

#3rdchat This is my 1st year in 3rd. Really need to remember to use GoNoodle. I always forget about it

In reply to @mleonard03, @milesnawmiles, @GoNoodle

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:18 PM EST

love all of this!! 💗#3rdchat

In reply to @TriciaWathke, @GoNoodle, @responsiveclass

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

great idea! #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

#3rdchat That would be almost half of my class. In lit, I would continue r/w wks hop, but in math, we’d play games, i guess

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

I just received a @DonorsChoose for some books and flexible seating options just for reading time! So excited!! #3rdchat

In reply to @spiraledu, @DonorsChoose

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:20 PM EST

wow! I have 22 so not quite half but still a sizable amount to be out at one time! #3rdchat

In reply to @mindi_r

hillaggie93 Feb 8 @ 9:20 PM EST

You are right, can't do new things with that many out, I try to do lots of review stations, writing and projects #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:20 PM EST

it's the best!! So many fun options too!! #3rdchat

In reply to @mindi_r, @milesnawmiles, @GoNoodle

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:20 PM EST

our feb is so busy too: spelling bee, battle of books, prep for science fair, valentine... #3rdchat

In reply to @mleonard03, @mindi_r, @Heather21632415

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

so many!! No wonder you caught the germs too! #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

#3rdchat It’s so hard when more than just one or two kids are absent. I had 3 today.

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milesnawmiles Feb 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

#3rdchat What r tried and true class read alouds your Ss love?

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

yes! It seems we all came down with it #3rdchat

In reply to @mleonard03

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:22 PM EST

#3rdchat Mine loved Fenway & Hattie by @victoriajcoe, Love Ruby Lavender by Deborah Wiles & The Wild Robot by @itspeterbrown

In reply to @milesnawmiles, @victoriajcoe, @itspeterbrown

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:23 PM EST

every month has seemed busy this year! 😂#3rdchat

In reply to @spiraledu, @mindi_r, @Heather21632415

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:23 PM EST

My Ss have enjoyed the first two Harry Potter books very much this year #3rdchat

In reply to @milesnawmiles

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:23 PM EST

The BFG is a winner every year. #3rdchat

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:23 PM EST

#3rdchat We’re almost finished with The Wild Robot, so I have to pick some titles for our next one. I’m going to have the kids vote.

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:24 PM EST

we just started holes. Pax was a wonderful read for #grapax #3rdchat want to do Matilda this year too

In reply to @milesnawmiles

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:24 PM EST

Narnia, Wondwer, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Because of Winn Dixie Charlotte's Web, Little House on the Prairie #3rdchat

In reply to @milesnawmiles

hillaggie93 Feb 8 @ 9:24 PM EST

Judy Moody, Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Clementine, Snot Stew, Third Grade Angels...so many good ones! #3rdchat

In reply to @milesnawmiles

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:25 PM EST

@spiraledu Yes! Thanks for the Pax reminder. That' sounds a great one. #3rdchat

In reply to @spiraledu, @milesnawmiles, @spiraledu

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:25 PM EST

Any Valentine's Day activities planned? #3rdchat

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:25 PM EST

that title sounds fun! I'll have to check it out! #3rdchat

In reply to @mindi_r

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:25 PM EST

that's awesome! They also have the weekly make 24 challenge, which is a good transition activity #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415, @TriciaWathke

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:25 PM EST

#3rdchat I’m one of the few who just didn’t connect with Pax. I abandoned it.

In reply to @LindsayMunroe, @spiraledu, @milesnawmiles

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:25 PM EST

@hillaggie93 We just started The Miraculously Journey of Edward Tulane. Glad to hear your Ss enjoyed it! #3rdchat

In reply to @hillaggie93, @milesnawmiles, @hillaggie93

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:26 PM EST

One of my favorite books of 2016. Reading it now I’m seeing it a whole different way. Very much about community. #3rdchat

In reply to @mleonard03

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:27 PM EST

#3rdchat My grade level did “My Heart Is Full” bulletin boards in the hallway. My room parents will plan a party.

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

itrachtenbarg Feb 8 @ 9:27 PM EST

I am late. Excited to join in tonight's chat. #3rdchat

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

Sideways Stories Fr M Waydide School has been koved by my past two classes as well. #3rdchat

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

#3rdchat will be presenting at #ST4T this year which is a tech conference in Clearwater, FL- we are very excited!

hillaggie93 Feb 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

They really enjoy it, I leave them on a cliffhanger part each day! I try to discuss how Edward changes, so sweet. #3rdchat

In reply to @LindsayMunroe

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

Ugh. This site is not working well on my phone. sorry for all the typos! #3rdchat

itrachtenbarg Feb 8 @ 9:29 PM EST

sounds fun! Can't wait to here what you learn. #3rdchat

In reply to @mleonard03

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:29 PM EST

oh I love Sideways Stories! #3rdchat

In reply to @LindsayMunroe

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:30 PM EST

#3rdchat We have parent/teacher conferences next Wed. & Thurs. Wish they weren’t in February. #doldrums

hillaggie93 Feb 8 @ 9:30 PM EST

I would love to know more about Epic Kid Books? Is it an app or website, or both? Does it cost? #3rdchat

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:30 PM EST

welcome!! It's an open chat, so please feel free to share or ask q's! #3rdchat

In reply to @itrachtenbarg

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:30 PM EST

#3rdchat

In reply to @mleonard03

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:30 PM EST

#gmttc24 gives you 4 numbers to try to create 24 with #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415, @TriciaWathke

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:31 PM EST

@hillaggie93 It is an app and free for teachers. #3rdchat

In reply to @hillaggie93, @hillaggie93

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:31 PM EST

#3rdchat Super easy and looks cute. https://t.co/33YYP6o89w

In reply to @TriciaWathke

itrachtenbarg Feb 8 @ 9:31 PM EST

found a fun valentines game. Ss compete in teams to solve puzzles & move along the board. Starting this Friday! #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

hillaggie93 Feb 8 @ 9:32 PM EST

Do you set up an account for your class? I need to go investigate it. #3rdchat

In reply to @LindsayMunroe

Heather21632415 Feb 8 @ 9:32 PM EST

#3rdchat I'm planning to do a naming fraction activity with conversation heart candy. Kids love it every year

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MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:32 PM EST

that sounds like fun! #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:33 PM EST

@EpicKidsBooks is both web/app. Free for educators! You set up your class, Ss log in to their profile and read away! 👍📚#3rdchat

In reply to @hillaggie93, @EpicKidsBooks

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:33 PM EST

awesome I'm presenting at #aste17 which is the tech conference in Alaska. So excited to learn from @alicekeeler #3rdchat

In reply to @mleonard03, @alicekeeler

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:33 PM EST

@hillaggie93 Yes, sonevery student has their own profile. They can choose categories of books they like and get recommendations. #3rdchat

In reply to @hillaggie93, @hillaggie93

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:34 PM EST

very fun! #3rdchat

In reply to @itrachtenbarg

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:34 PM EST

that's awesome! Yes, I love learning from other innovative and inspired Ts! The best! #3rdchat

In reply to @spiraledu, @alicekeeler

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:34 PM EST

@Heather21632415 That sounds neat. I'd like to hear more about about it. #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415, @MrsAlligood13, @Heather21632415

hillaggie93 Feb 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

Sounds cool! Can't wait to try it. Thanks! #3rdchat

In reply to @LindsayMunroe

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

I let them use whiteboard or dry erase markers on their desks. It's a fun process #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415, @TriciaWathke

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

I also love that you can assign books or collections of books-great for research! @EpicKidsBooks #3rdchat

In reply to @LindsayMunroe, @hillaggie93, @EpicKidsBooks

milesnawmiles Feb 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

#3rdchat anyone know anything about @NSTA stem conf n Orlando n July?

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MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

it's both! Free for educators and totally worth setting up #3rdchat

In reply to @hillaggie93

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:36 PM EST

#3rdchat @FirstAtBat & I are trying to do GHO reading buddies through epic since they can get same books

In reply to @LindsayMunroe, @hillaggie93, @FirstAtBat

Heather21632415 Feb 8 @ 9:36 PM EST

#3rdchat https://t.co/VYARTtwU7p

In reply to @LindsayMunroe, @MrsAlligood13

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:37 PM EST

Cool!@spiraledu #3rdchat

In reply to @spiraledu, @hillaggie93, @FirstAtBat

Heather21632415 Feb 8 @ 9:38 PM EST

#3rdchat Kids go crazy over being able to write on their desks with dry erase markers. Creates even more engagement

In reply to @spiraledu, @TriciaWathke

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:39 PM EST

@Heather21632415 That is fantastic! Can't wait to try it! #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415, @MrsAlligood13, @Heather21632415

SRyan3rdgrade Feb 8 @ 9:39 PM EST

Super late. Hard to always be on time in PST sorry. Stacie, 3rd grade IS teacher #3rdchat

SRyan3rdgrade Feb 8 @ 9:40 PM EST

I have amazing new furniture on wheels but we can't write on the finish & I miss that. #3rdchat

Heather21632415 Feb 8 @ 9:38 PM EST

#3rdchat Kids go crazy over being able to write on their desks with dry erase markers. Creates even more engagement
In reply to @spiraledu, @TriciaWathke

SRyan3rdgrade Feb 8 @ 9:41 PM EST

just learned about open eBooks too. Ever heard of this? Free for Low SES schools. #3rdchat

In reply to @mleonard03, @hillaggie93, @EpicKidsBooks

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:41 PM EST

Ideas for teaching about pollution/human impact on earth other than its bad? #3rdchat

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:42 PM EST

I taught 7th grade ELA for 18 years. Was a lit coach for the last 4. #3rdchat

In reply to @mleonard03

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:43 PM EST

oh good idea! #3rdchat

In reply to @TriciaWathke, @Wonderopolis

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:43 PM EST

#3rdchat That’s a stumper. It’s pretty bad. We looked at human impact thru food chains during one of our science units.

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

SRyan3rdgrade Feb 8 @ 9:43 PM EST

only downside is that some kids will not read just turn pages to get their book # to increase. #3rdchat

In reply to @hillaggie93

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:44 PM EST

I just feel like saying ok guys pollution is bad, let's move on isn't enough, you know? #3rdchat

In reply to @mindi_r

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:44 PM EST

@SRyan3rdgrade that's true and sometimes it can be hard to keep them off the videos. #3rdchat

In reply to @SRyan3rdgrade, @hillaggie93, @SRyan3rdgrade

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:45 PM EST

oh I like! #3rdchat

In reply to @itrachtenbarg

SRyan3rdgrade Feb 8 @ 9:45 PM EST

maybe check @NextLesson they may have something & @Newsela text sets #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13, @NextLesson, @Newsela

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:45 PM EST

#3rdchat I love the project where you bury things like styrofoam & banana peel and compare decomp

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

Heather21632415 Feb 8 @ 9:46 PM EST

#3rdchat We're Skyping with a scientist that's going to teach my class about ice fishing tomorrow

In reply to @MrsAlligood13, @TriciaWathke, @Wonderopolis

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:46 PM EST

no-what is it? Would love any free resources! #3rdchat

In reply to @SRyan3rdgrade, @hillaggie93, @EpicKidsBooks

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:46 PM EST

#3rdchat What about looking at something like https://t.co/yuJFVf6DVe

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:46 PM EST

cool! #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415, @TriciaWathke, @Wonderopolis

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:46 PM EST

@spiraledu Great idea! #3rdchat

In reply to @spiraledu, @MrsAlligood13, @spiraledu

itrachtenbarg Feb 8 @ 9:47 PM EST

Anyone doing any flipped learning? I'm trying it out and wondered if anyone else has advice/ideas #3rdchat

SRyan3rdgrade Feb 8 @ 9:47 PM EST

us too! That & all the rain have led to MANY redirections and practiced routines #3rdchat

In reply to @mindi_r

MrsFollett Feb 8 @ 9:47 PM EST

Got stuck watching @cw90210 ! Forgot it was Wednesday! #3rdchat

In reply to @cw90210

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:47 PM EST

awesome! @KatieAnn_76 has some great #AR and #STEM resources #3rdchat

In reply to @milesnawmiles, @KatieAnn_76

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:48 PM EST

awesome resource thanks! #3rdchat

In reply to @mindi_r

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:48 PM EST

you should skype with my class, they can tell you all about ice fishing :) #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415, @MrsAlligood13, @TriciaWathke

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:48 PM EST

#3rdchat I just keep telling myself that March will be here soon. Which means SPRING, so more outdoor recess!

In reply to @SRyan3rdgrade

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:48 PM EST

#3rdchat The whole Scientist in the Field series is good, but they are typically above 3rd grade reading level. Great photos

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:48 PM EST

Ideas for inspiring a love for the writing process? #3rdchat

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:48 PM EST

@itrachtenbarg Can be tough with little ones. i'd like to hear some ideas on that too! #3rdchat

In reply to @itrachtenbarg, @itrachtenbarg

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:49 PM EST

#3rdchat My kids have lots of choice in writing. I have several who are writing collaborative stories using GoogleDocs.

In reply to @mleonard03

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:50 PM EST

#3rdchat If they show me they’ve revised and polished, I’ll bind their stories and put in our classroom library.

In reply to @mleonard03

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:50 PM EST

yes! They really want to do some more #mysterynumber #3rdchat

In reply to @TriciaWathke

SRyan3rdgrade Feb 8 @ 9:50 PM EST

Edward Tulane, Despereaux,Twits, Ike books, fractured fairy tales, and then I like to start books & not finish them #3rdchat

In reply to @milesnawmiles

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:50 PM EST

that is one benefit we have of living in FL #3rdchat

In reply to @mindi_r, @SRyan3rdgrade

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

we have. It was one of our first skypes. Where it was the red hydrant capital... #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

neat idea! #3rdchat

In reply to @mindi_r

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

we do journals where they can write what they want and drop pictures. It has improved their engagement and creativity. #3rdchat

itrachtenbarg Feb 8 @ 9:52 PM EST

I use @Seesaw or @nearpod to create lessons. Ss can do the work at home and then discussions/activities in class. #3rdchat

In reply to @LindsayMunroe, @Seesaw, @nearpod

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:52 PM EST

#3rdchat They love seeing their books in the bins with the “real books”, and more kids are writing outside of writing workshop.

In reply to @mleonard03

SRyan3rdgrade Feb 8 @ 9:53 PM EST

Collaborating in @googledocs blogging @KidblogDotOrg they 💜to blog #3rdchat

In reply to @googledocs, @KidblogDotOrg

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:53 PM EST

@skypeclassroom has a lot of authors you can meet over skype this month. #3rdchat we are also writing fan fic to send author

In reply to @mleonard03, @SkypeClassroom

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:53 PM EST

I bet! Teaching them how to have pride in their work, and that it has value. 💗#3rdchat

In reply to @mindi_r

mindi_r Feb 8 @ 9:54 PM EST

#3rdchat And it was totally their idea! They love to write together. The binding part was icing on the cake.

In reply to @mleonard03

SRyan3rdgrade Feb 8 @ 9:54 PM EST

I keep saying I want to flip more this is perfect except some w/o wifi at home #3rdchat

In reply to @itrachtenbarg, @LindsayMunroe, @Seesaw

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:54 PM EST

@itrachtenbarg Yes, @Seesaw is great for some flipped learning. Also Blendspace ( Although the name changed I think) #3rdchat

In reply to @itrachtenbarg, @Seesaw, @nearpod, @itrachtenbarg, @Seesaw

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:56 PM EST

Yes I have some without devices at home and some parents still not connected to @See@SRyan3rdgrade #3rdchat

In reply to @SRyan3rdgrade, @itrachtenbarg, @Seesaw

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:56 PM EST

we also wrote books for our kindergarten reading buddies #3rdchat always fun to write for an audience

In reply to @mleonard03

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:57 PM EST

@TriciaWathke We would love to set up a mystery number game with you. Next week? #3rdchat we can share Alaska facts at end

In reply to @Heather21632415, @TriciaWathke

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:57 PM EST

but then come April it'll be raining every day #3rdchat

In reply to @mleonard03, @mindi_r, @SRyan3rdgrade

SRyan3rdgrade Feb 8 @ 9:57 PM EST

how do you work the flipped lessons with them? Always my draw back #3rdchat

In reply to @LindsayMunroe, @itrachtenbarg, @Seesaw

LindsayMunroe Feb 8 @ 9:58 PM EST

I'm also in for a mystery number Skype #3rdchat

mleonard03 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 9:58 PM EST

but April is so close to May...when we get out for summer!! #3rdchat 👍

In reply to @MrsAlligood13, @mindi_r, @SRyan3rdgrade

spiraledu Feb 8 @ 9:58 PM EST

oh awesome! A lot of students read her biography. Do you have a lot of diverse students? #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415