#Kinderchat Archive | Participate

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Come out, come out, wherever you are! It's #kinderchat time. Say hello, where you are, & share your fave childhood art activity.

KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Christine from Southern Alberta and I really like to finger paint. I still do #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Amy here, moderating from Calgary, Canada. LOVED those watercolour books w/paint "baked" into pages & you could paint w/water #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

If no one else remembers those paint w/water books, I'm going to feel really stupid. #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Also, I am not sure those books actually qualify as "art." #Kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Sep 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Brett, Lamar, Mo., aspiring teacher. My favor art activity was coloring #KinderChat

WymansWonders Sep 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

I had those! #Kinderchat

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Luvs2BakeCookez Sep 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Lisa from Verdigris OK and I look ver to paint and do woodwork #kinderchat

mcnaryclass Sep 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Jessica McNary Gunnison, Colorado! Love watercolor painting, the kids are so engaged! #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

I do remember those books! They were very handy when you didn't have paints. And pretty cool to watch things appear! #kinderchat

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pelletierprek Sep 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

I remember those watercolor books too! #kinderchat

dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

I do because grandkids had them. #kinderchat

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WymansWonders Sep 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Christie K Teacher and @Wonderopolis Lead Ambassador. I'm in Boston and I love painting! #Kinderchat

KinderChat123 Sep 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#kinderchat reminder as things get started: we need moderators for the 2017-18 year. Contact @happycampergirl if you are interested!

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

AHA! My water colour books still exist, thanks to our friends @melissaanddog: https://t.co/TsVTUVjycC #kinderchat

dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Faige "TOC" in Los Angeles. I like this term better than any other one. THX Canadian friends My memory of art, side walk chalk #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

We call our subs "guest teachers" which I sort of love! #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

We do too! You are guests in our school and classrooms and I think it helps everyone be more helpful and respectful #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Whoops, last tweet should be @MelissaAndDoug. Not "and dog!" #kinderchat

MauiMickey Sep 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hello #kinderchat ! How are you all tonight? Michelle here from BC, Canada.

dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Love it too but w/140 characters TOC less usage LOL #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

We call our subs "guest teachers" which I sort of love! #kinderchat
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KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

How are your peeps?! #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Cute as can be! How about yours? #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Super cute too! And so many this year!! Lol! #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

How many? I have 18. #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

This "guess teacher" in Grade 1 today. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

21 this year! Up from 12! #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q1/A1 format for this chat! Q1: What is your school/district's approach to art? Is it part of curric or treated as an "extra"? #kinderchat

AssignmentHelpN Sep 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat

learningmurd - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

my ks call our ttocs visiting teachers :) #iwishyoucould #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

My favourite childhood art project was painting. I still love painting. My mom is an artist (also former Gr. 1 teacher). #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

For the most part, we embed art into our units of inquiry #pypchat #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 Art is part of our curriculum...part of inter-disciplinary learning #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: In our school & province, art is part of curric, with "standards" (we call them objectives) for ea grade level. #kinderchat

WymansWonders Sep 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 Art is part of our curr along with PE Music Library. We collab often to connect art to academic topics. #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q1/A1 format for this chat! Q1: What is your school/district's approach to art? Is it part of curric or treated as an "extra"? #kinderchat

pelletierprek Sep 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1- In preschool I have the children do art projects based on the weekly theme #kinderchat

LeaFrench12 Sep 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Hello this is Lea from Northeast Ohio! I love paper mache!! #kinderchat #barbersclass @barbersclass

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dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1 Both part of curriculum and specialist #kinderchat

mcnaryclass Sep 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: in kinder we try to put art into anything, other grades go to art class. My Ss love art as a free choice center. #kinderchat

massignmenthelp Sep 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/FKXZPYFim7 #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat

kathrynr9_kent Sep 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Hello! This is Kathryn- an aspiring school librarian. My fav activity was finger painting #Kinderchat #barbersclass @barbersclass

dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

TTOCS ? #kinderchat

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learningmurd - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1 embedded in curriculum with big ideas, curricular competencies and core concepts. With we had a dedicated teacher, and room #kinderchat

WymansWonders Sep 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Sad to see other grades go and not K. Has it always been this way? I know its often a budget issue. #Kinderchat

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Ms_Wingo2017 Sep 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Hello, my name is Erin from the University of Oklahoma! I love finger painting! #kinderchat 💛

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kathrynr9_kent Sep 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A1: The school I volunteer at requires art through their curriculum #Kinderchat #barbersclass @barbersclass

dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Lots of collaboration between art teacher & classroom Ts. Also cross specialist collab. It wonderful to see the connectiveness #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q2: How much art time do your students get per week? How is it structured (direct instruction vs free exploration). #kinderchat

WymansWonders Sep 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 30 min in Art class each wk. Other grades get 60 min. Art mat avail in my class daily during Genius Hour. #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q2: How much art time do your students get per week? How is it structured (direct instruction vs free exploration). #kinderchat

MauiMickey Sep 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 I have about an hour of "formal" art time (I think?) with five hours of free choice where students could do art projects. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 Don't have an Art specialist-Ts need to be strategic in making sure the curric expectations are addressed and are meaningful #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2: Our Ks get 60 min w/art teacher in art room, ea week, plus always have art as a free choice centre during play times. #kinderchat

WymansWonders Sep 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

materials #Kinderchat

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KC_SEASportsFan Sep 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Really curious to hear the responses on this! #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q2: How much art time do your students get per week? How is it structured (direct instruction vs free exploration). #kinderchat

dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 Art table every day during am choice time. W/art teacher 2x in 6 day rotation & then depends on units. Self portraits monthly #kinderchat

Ms_Wingo2017 Sep 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 At the ICD we have an art center that the children can choose to go to anytime during their free time #kinderchat

WymansWonders Sep 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

We've had a few Library/Music/Art collaborations that have been fun! A book is read and then Music and Art Ts connect. #kinderchat

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mcnaryclass Sep 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2: Free choice 30 minutes daily if they chose it, I try to do at least 1 art/craftivity a week that connects with units #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Our K art teacher is @kandinsky_kids, and she is AMAZING! #kinderchat

pelletierprek Sep 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2 - I do 1-2 small group art activities per week for a 3 day class. I also have paint & writing centers open during choice time #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

At least 60 min per day of free choice play, often more. #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Love this! We have a big end of year open house & art teacher work w/kinders amazing #kinderchat Few yrs back

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kathrynr9_kent Sep 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A2: Around 30 min. The project starts as instructional (learn new techniques) then becomes free time #Kinderchat #barbersclass @barbersclass

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

We are very lucky, and are grateful for this every day! #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Check out this blog https://t.co/TSqvbr2Ytm for inspiration and not just projects #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q3: Do you teach your own art, or does your school have an art specialist? How do you feel about this? #kinderchat

dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:30 PM EDT

BTW preschool has access to easel and art activities in their outside spaces. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 No art specialist per se, but our G2 T is our go-to in the building. I wish we had one! #kinderchat

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WymansWonders Sep 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 We have an Art Teacher. I love it and would be sad if my students didn't have this amazing oppty. I know I am lucky. #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 11 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 I teach my own art...no specialist. I wish I could bring in people more proficient than I, but hey, it's K. We have fun! #kinderchat

pelletierprek Sep 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 - In preschool I teach art #kinderchat

mcnaryclass Sep 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3: teach my own...its more crafts than art as I'm not up on my art standards/lingo/ideas #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I'm craft impaired. #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT

We have 2 FT art specialists for our preK-12 school: @kandinsky_kids and @medcrowley. How I feel about them: THEY ARE AWESOME! #kinderchat

dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 Mostly showed how to use and take care of art materials. Also demonstrated in lesson procedure & steps to accomplish task #kinderchat

MauiMickey Sep 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#kinderchat 😃

mcnaryclass Sep 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Ditto!!!!!! We do what we can!!!
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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Remember to add the #kinderchat tag to all your posts and replies, so everyone can see you!

KC_SEASportsFan Sep 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT

When I were in K, we went to the art teacher in a separate room. I don't know how long we spent there...maybe an hour or so #Kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT

You were lucky to have an art teacher! #kinderchat

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kathrynr9_kent Sep 11 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3: We have an art specialist. I feels this helps differentiate class time vs art time #Kinderchat #barbersclass @barbersclass

dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3 Art teacher presents art in way that supports her program #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Dude, I can't do Pinterest. #kinderchat

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Ms_Wingo2017 Sep 11 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3 I teach my own art so I try to let the kids be as free ranged / creative as possible #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:36 PM EDT

But we also have in-class art experiences in K. Art is impt part of pre-academics, thinking skills, decision making, planning... #kinderchat

KC_SEASportsFan Sep 11 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I enjoyed it! Even though I didn't really see the teacher eye to eye. #KinderChat

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dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A3 I am a minimalist in all lessons I demonstrate from art, to reading /writing workshop LOL Want Ks to explore & discover #kinderchat

mcnaryclass Sep 11 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Gotta jet #kinderchat crew!Inspired to actually look at my art standards better and focus on those more! Have a great week all!

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Art is also practice w: mark-making (writing), spatial planning (math), organization, sensory tolerance, critical thinking... #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q4: In 140 characters, what is the diff btwn "art" and "craft?" What is the value/role of each? #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:42 PM EDT

This @naeyc piece, re: process-based art, is timely tonight: https://t.co/TsVTUVjycC #kinderchat

dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4 Craft: set product Art: from your imagination/interest passion. Value: purpose for experience #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q4: In 140 characters, what is the diff btwn "art" and "craft?" What is the value/role of each? #kinderchat

dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Will look forward to reading links shared Thanks #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 11 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1 IMO, art is free expression, a craft follows a recipe to create the same outcome for everyone. #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 Art is expressing an emotion/feeling that is unstructured and free. Craft often has more structure and form. #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4b Art allows children to share their creativity, crafts show if a child can follow directions. #kinderchat

Ms_Wingo2017 Sep 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4 Crafts are more product based while art is more process. In art, kids can use more emotion and creativity #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Boom!! #kinderchat

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KC_SEASportsFan Sep 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4: Art = imagination and Craft = set project #kinderchat

kathrynr9_kent Sep 11 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I completely agree with crafts being product based! #Kinderchat @barbersclass #barbersclass

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pelletierprek Sep 11 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4-Great question! Art is creative expression of any kind and crafts are a form of art. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Look at you all with a clear understanding of art vs. craft! I'm so proud of you! #kinderchat

kathrynr9_kent Sep 11 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4: Art comes from creativity and imagination. Craft: Busy work/project #Kinderchat #barbersclass @barbersclass

KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:47 PM EDT

We are professional Kinder people! #kinderchat

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PDin140orLESS Sep 11 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4: Art is the why and craft is the how #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:47 PM EDT

I like this too! #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Thinking same thing! Best part we all go out and share our thinking w/colleagues, parents & Admin when they ask where's the ... #kinderchat

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kzelmer Sep 11 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Hello #kinderchat checking in very late :)

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q5: What is your fave art (NOT craft!) project to do with kids? Share a link if you have one! #kinderchat

MmeKathleen - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Hey #kinderchat! Just sitting down after completing my adult responsibilities after our first day of Kindergarten. 😴

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:53 PM EDT

It is closer to craft than art, but I 100% just ordered this: https://t.co/zoYwZloXQu #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5 Making sculptures from baby oranges like Saxton Freeman! #kinderchat

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pelletierprek Sep 11 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5- I like having the children paint watercolor silhouettes! #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:54 PM EDT

YAY YOU'RE HERE AND ALSO HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 11 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5 One of my favourite art projects is a buddy project...K buddies describe what Gr. 5 buddy will draw, K buddy paints. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:55 PM EDT

OOoh! I love this! #kinderchat

MauiMickey Sep 11 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5 One of my favourite art projects is a buddy project...K buddies describe what Gr. 5 buddy will draw, K buddy paints. #kinderchat

dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5 We did a unit of study on neighborhoods These 2bulletin boards I have handy #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 11 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Make that Saxton FREYMANN #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Gorgeous! RT @dubioseducator A5 We did a unit of study on neighborhoods These 2bulletin boards I have handy #kinderchat

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kzelmer Sep 11 @ 9:57 PM EDT

I always love pastels and water colours #kinderchat

MauiMickey Sep 11 @ 9:57 PM EDT

I just found a link to an example of this: https://t.co/Pe1uunDoEN #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Sep 11 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Ks worked w/3rd grade on recycle projects a few times a year. Made recycle bags together that kinders took home #kinderchat

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MmeKathleen - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A5: Thanks to @learningmurd and her outdoorsyness, I am loving art with nature. We made nature frames and they were so unique. #kinderchat