#FLEdChat Archive
#FLedchat is a virtual meeting place using Twitter. Educators across the state of Florida come together on Wednesdays at 8pm EST to discuss the topics of the week.
Wednesday January 27, 2016
8:00 PM EST
MrsMurat
Jan 27 @ 8:00 PM EST
Examples of
#stuvoice
. Comment if you have time!
https://t.co/Z1aPDvGIzP
#atchat
#avidchat
#csk8
#fledchat
#gwinchat
#ldcchat
#miched
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:00 PM EST
Good Evening,
#FLedChat
How is everyone tonight? Are we having fun? We will!
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hi
#FLedChat
! Kristin, from St. Augustine, FL.
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:01 PM EST
Take a moment and introduce yourself. Where and what do you teach?
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:01 PM EST
@KristinCHarr
Hey, Kristin! I made it! Just under the wire.
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hey hey,
#FLedChat
! I'm Sean from St. Augustine, 3rd grade, ridiculous.
Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:02 PM EST
Scott, 5th grade, from the Other Orange County... out in CA
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Edtechnerd
Jan 27 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hi
#fledchat
Bryan Miller Director of Ed Tech,
@edcampsoflo
Co Founder and Co-moderator
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Edtechnerd
Jan 27 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hi
#fledchat
Bryan Miller Director of Ed Tech,
@edcampsoflo
Co Founder and Co-moderator
#fledchat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:02 PM EST
Yay
@TG_Neil
I was just about to tweet an intro, but then saw you were here!!
#FLedChat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:02 PM EST
.
@Scotteach
We are so glad to have you join us tonight.
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Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:03 PM EST
Really Excited to talk Unstructured Play with
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:03 PM EST
@Scotteach
Ahoy there!
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Edtechnerd
Jan 27 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hi
@tg_neil
. Back from London and under the weather today, but otherwise all is well.
#fledchat
https://t.co/yjwy6HHRAK
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hey,
@Edtechnerd
Happy to see you! Hope all is well.
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:03 PM EST
Tonight on
#FLedChat
@Scotteach
will be our Guest Moderator. We will be talking about unstructured play. Join us.
WriteOnJulie
Jan 27 @ 8:03 PM EST
Julie Burroughs, CoFounder & VP of
@technologyWIN
an
#edtech
consulting company based in Brandon, FL. Hello there
#fledchat
!
FirstAtBat
Jan 27 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hi to my friends at
#Fledchat
and
#2ndchat
Terry here in Fl
MrBaskwill
Jan 27 @ 8:04 PM EST
Nick Baskwill Grade 5 NS Canada
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Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:04 PM EST
Question 1 coming up!
#FLEdchat
https://t.co/NOyodkBuH2
Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:04 PM EST
Welcome
#fledchat
Look for the Global School Play Day Logo to find Tonight's Questions
https://t.co/tAanZqsHqP
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:04 PM EST
I'm Tammy from Branford, FL I teach Intro to Tech and Game Design.
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:04 PM EST
@WriteOnJulie
@technologyWIN
Hi Julie. Welcome to
#FLedChat
MrLeonard8
Jan 27 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hey Zac from Lecanto, FL doing Family stuff so will be in and out
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hi, everyone! Kimberly, Media Specialist from Daytona Beach here!
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PledgeCents
Jan 27 @ 8:04 PM EST
@TG_Neil
@Scotteach
great topic! .. important topic!
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Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:05 PM EST
Q1: How do you define unstructured play?
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:05 PM EST
Don't forget to put the A1,A2, etc. in front of your answer to the Q1, Q2, etc. question.
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1 Do whatcha like!
#fledchat
Time for kids to be kids!
https://t.co/X5ltsTXGRD
PledgeCents
Jan 27 @ 8:06 PM EST
Hey,
#FLedChat
! Dropping in for the important, yet often overlooked, topic of "unstructured play" :)
MrLeonard8
Jan 27 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: When you're so engaged in something that you lose sense of time, doesn't have to be "play" to be play 🙃🙃🤓
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FirstAtBat
Jan 27 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: Students making choices, no must do activity. They choose.
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Edtechnerd
Jan 27 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1 Unstructured or free play is when Ss have no define outcome to their play
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1. I define it as kids choosing what, how, when, & why to play. Adults observe or join in!
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: Unstructured play is when we just get to have fun without assessments or expectations of results.
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: Learning through trial and error, experimenting, collaborating, making mistakes, and having fun.
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Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:08 PM EST
A2 - I see it as kids' choice motivated by interest coupled with imagination & creativity which builds self-conf. & empathy
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MrLeonard8
Jan 27 @ 8:08 PM EST
We had "play" time today planning an essay, we were laughing and relaxed it was awesome!
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PledgeCents
Jan 27 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: Allowing exploration to be student-led & Ts run w/ those teachable moments as they arise!
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FirstAtBat
Jan 27 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: I did Global Play Day last yr, it was awesome
#Fledchat
No electronics, just go play.
Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:12 PM EST
Question 2 is coming up soon.
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teachundersun
Jan 27 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1 students lead the play. There is NO expectation from the adults. No learning gains, not outcomes, just joy
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:12 PM EST
@FirstAtBat
We did too, and I was amazed at how awesome our class was. I saw so much learning, kept mum about it.
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Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:13 PM EST
Q2: Why is unstructured play important?
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MrLeonard8
Jan 27 @ 8:13 PM EST
@MagicPantsJones
@FirstAtBat
I bet that as tough, I know I get so excited when I see learning happening I want to jump in
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technologyWIN
Jan 27 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2
#fledchat
It gives kids and opportunity to be creative, and that it is ok to do so.
Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:14 PM EST
@alicekeeler
join
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2. It allows for kids to problem-solve, learn from mistakes, create, & develop social skills.
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WriteOnJulie
Jan 27 @ 8:14 PM EST
Q2: Unstructured play creates learning opportunities where Ss don't know they're "learning" & have no pressure of assessment
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FirstAtBat
Jan 27 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2: Ss are losing the idea of imagination and play. They are a little unsure how to do it. It is very sad.
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2: Ss need to learn how to think, create, and explore without boundaries.
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cathywishart
Jan 27 @ 8:15 PM EST
How will kids learn social skills without unstructured play?
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Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:13 PM EST
Q2: Why is unstructured play important?
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:15 PM EST
@MrLeonard8
@FirstAtBat
I told my Ss I can play a board game with them, I just can't be in charge.
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MrLeonard8
Jan 27 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2: Kids need the freedom to figure out who and what they want to be, if all their time together is pressure-filled no good
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cybraryman1
Jan 27 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2 My Play & Movement page
https://t.co/zk17jPxHAG
#FLedchat
Unstructured play allows for problem solving, creativity, socialization...
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:15 PM EST
@cathywishart
Great point, Cathy!
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teachundersun
Jan 27 @ 8:16 PM EST
A2 unstructured play allows students to be in charge of everything. They have the ability to choose
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:16 PM EST
A2 Unstructured play grows problem solving skills, social skills, curiosity, and personal interests. It gives the player their Why
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PledgeCents
Jan 27 @ 8:16 PM EST
A2: Ss learn to feel confident in themselves... learn to take risks & explore w/o needing a specific outcome.
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:16 PM EST
@MrLeonard8
I was just talking with some Pre-K teachers about this today. Some Pre-K programs are giving homework.
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DennisDill
Jan 27 @ 8:17 PM EST
I find it strange we have to define play as unstructured and structured ... why can't it just be PLAY ...
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Edtechnerd
Jan 27 @ 8:17 PM EST
A2 Ss need the opportunity to explore, create, fail, imagine on their own with no defined outcome. Doing it for the love of it.
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MrLeonard8
Jan 27 @ 8:17 PM EST
@kmhmartin
I'm all about rigor, but we aren't building robots
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:18 PM EST
@MrLeonard8
That's so true!
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DennisDill
Jan 27 @ 8:18 PM EST
Leave it to a bunch of educated adults to destroy the concept of PLAY ... if you have pre-plan play than its not play.
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MrLeonard8
Jan 27 @ 8:19 PM EST
Our admin have data days where they give us the chance to search, share, fail and reflect not enough out there
@JasonCKoon
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:19 PM EST
@DennisDill
Yeah, you can schedule play time, but planning out the play for your Ss may be playful, but isn't real play...
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Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:20 PM EST
Question 3 is coming up soon.
#fledchat
https://t.co/pH7842If0N
DennisDill
Jan 27 @ 8:20 PM EST
Want to see what a kid's mind can do ... give them some deflated balls and some sticks and let them figure it out
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Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:21 PM EST
Q3: What skills can “unstructured play” help students develop?
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teachundersun
Jan 27 @ 8:21 PM EST
@DennisDill
unfortunately too many people want to include hands on learning as play; they are different.
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Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:22 PM EST
@Edtechnerd
failure is such key part... With low stakes too!
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DennisDill
Jan 27 @ 8:22 PM EST
@MrLeonard8
@JasonCKoon
If I have to look at data on paper to know whether or not my kids are getting it -I question what im doing
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:22 PM EST
A3 Oh SNAP! I dropped in the A's for this Q in A2. Skills Social, Problem Solving, Resiliance-based, and curiosity building.
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FirstAtBat
Jan 27 @ 8:22 PM EST
A3: Cooperation, communication, imagination, problem solving
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WriteOnJulie
Jan 27 @ 8:22 PM EST
A3: Unstructured play helps students develop social skills, problem-solving, independence, creativity, self-discovery..
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:23 PM EST
A3: Creativity, Problem-Solving, social skills, imagination
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DennisDill
Jan 27 @ 8:23 PM EST
@teachundersun
Play means I get out of the way and let the kids well ... play ...
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:23 PM EST
A3. A sense of fair play, teamwork, again problem-solving, imagination, creativity, negotiating skills, & resiliency.
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teachundersun
Jan 27 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3 speaking skills are enhanced in play. Especially for ELL students. In play, Ss speak more freely, use vocab and speaking skills
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:25 PM EST
@KristinCHarr
Hey Kristin!
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Catherine_D2013
Jan 27 @ 8:25 PM EST
#FLEdchat
A3 Cathy from the Canada popping in. Play helps kids learn important skills like compromise, taking turns, sharing.
kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:26 PM EST
@MagicPantsJones
Hey, Sean!
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MrLeonard8
Jan 27 @ 8:27 PM EST
A3: teamwork, respect, critical thinking, problem solving...so much like makered
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Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:27 PM EST
A3 - some many vital "soft skills" such as empty are developed through unstructured play!
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:27 PM EST
@kmhmartin
What's up, Kim?
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Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:28 PM EST
Question 4 will be arriving shortly.
#FLEdchat
https://t.co/K3J2bN4bGN
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:28 PM EST
@kmhmartin
Hey Kim.
#FLedChat
kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:28 PM EST
@MagicPantsJones
Not much! Having fun with you all instead of working on schedules! :)
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DennisDill
Jan 27 @ 8:28 PM EST
@RoniOHara
yes, they can also benefit from the opportunity to play ... play be the only time they are treated like the other kids
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Catherine_D2013
Jan 27 @ 8:28 PM EST
#FLEdchat
unfortunately some kids are coming to school not having this skill set so problems/conflicts occur. So many structured activities
Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:29 PM EST
Q4: Why should adults advocate for unstructured play time for children?
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:29 PM EST
@kmhmartin
Not a bad idea! Schedule, schedmule!
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:29 PM EST
@KristinCHarr
I have a meeting with Media Specialists tomorrow. Sharing
#FETC
stuff. How about I give a big shoutout about
#FLedChat
??
DennisDill
Jan 27 @ 8:30 PM EST
@RoniOHara
This is a tragic statement ... the great American Tragedy ... kids don't know how to play ...
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:30 PM EST
@kmhmartin
That would be great!!
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cybraryman1
Jan 27 @ 8:30 PM EST
A4 Parents in Polk County fought hard for more recess time for their children.
https://t.co/RfmxZqBshK
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:30 PM EST
A4 Because they don't always have the option to speak for themselves.
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:30 PM EST
@DennisDill
@RoniOHara
I agree.
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:30 PM EST
A4. Because of all of the skills kids develop when they play. Let's also not forget that we need to play too!
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Catherine_D2013
Jan 27 @ 8:31 PM EST
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A4 for me it's just so kids can be kids. No one is telling them what to do or how to do it. They can just be kids, freely go.
FirstAtBat
Jan 27 @ 8:31 PM EST
A4: We are losing so much with the demands and the culture. We need to fight for our children, play is a MUST
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DennisDill
Jan 27 @ 8:31 PM EST
A4 we need to stop advocating for play and just start doing it ... change the mindset ... parents need to speak up for their kids
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WriteOnJulie
Jan 27 @ 8:31 PM EST
A4: Unstructured play develops skills & helps to unplug from the pressure of performance, creating a mental break
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:31 PM EST
@Catherine_D2013
They are forced to grow up too fast!
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:32 PM EST
A4 By doing right by Ss, we can teach by example how they can stand up for their own rights.
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Catherine_D2013
Jan 27 @ 8:32 PM EST
Exactly!! Some kids are already involved in so many organized activities where they have to perform
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https://t.co/ZMEiZSCyG7
WriteOnJulie
Jan 27 @ 8:31 PM EST
A4: Unstructured play develops skills & helps to unplug from the pressure of performance, creating a mental break
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WriteOnJulie
Jan 27 @ 8:32 PM EST
A4: Adults are in charge of the schedules, so if they aren't advocating for play, who will make sure it happens?
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DennisDill
Jan 27 @ 8:32 PM EST
A4 - our district parents said enough and demanded recess - made an impact - SchoolBoards not afraid of Ts - they afraid of voters
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WriteOnJulie
Jan 27 @ 8:33 PM EST
Adults can also model play, show Ss it's good to play and not something to "grow out of"
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:34 PM EST
A4 Because efforts to fix things don't go far enough:
https://t.co/5MBik3LZt5
#fledchat
Catherine_D2013
Jan 27 @ 8:34 PM EST
@kmhmartin
boggles my mind when my Ss come school tired because their hockey game didn't end until after 9 pm & school next day
#fledchat
MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:34 PM EST
@chrisp16
Thanks!
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Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:36 PM EST
Question 5 is on deck. Up in about 60 seconds!
#FLEdchat
https://t.co/QlsqGWOXNn
Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:37 PM EST
Q5: Give an example of how you use play as a teaching strategy in your class.
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:38 PM EST
A5 While my Ss are engaged in daily play time, I'm learning about their likes, creative streaks, and feelings.
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FirstAtBat
Jan 27 @ 8:38 PM EST
A5: We can make many things feel like play. I use games, Kahoot, coding, competition, imagination
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:38 PM EST
A5 During daily play time in class, I get to make their work time more effective by taking their noses off of the grindstone.
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Catherine_D2013
Jan 27 @ 8:40 PM EST
#FLEdchat
have Makerbins in my room and when my Ss are done work or activity, know they can go do. Unstructured hands on making
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Catherine_D2013
Jan 27 @ 8:40 PM EST
#FLEdchat
have Makerbins in my room and when my Ss are done work or activity, know they can go do. Unstructured hands on making
#fledchat
FirstAtBat
Jan 27 @ 8:42 PM EST
What kind of things are in your daily play time?
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https://t.co/tRIeo0AjC4
MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:38 PM EST
A5 While my Ss are engaged in daily play time, I'm learning about their likes, creative streaks, and feelings.
#fledchat
Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:44 PM EST
Question 6 headed in soon.
#FLEdchat
https://t.co/89m4NfcwvJ
MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:44 PM EST
@FirstAtBat
Whatever they want... I see crafts, weird economies, games, puppet shows,
@kahoot
sessions,
#Lego
...
#FLedChat
Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:45 PM EST
Q6: What are the barriers to allowing students unstructured play at home or at school?
#FLEdchat
https://t.co/70VQp1Q7No
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:45 PM EST
A5: I have a list of "acceptable sites" that my Ss can play with when work is done. They don't have to ask.
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:45 PM EST
A5. I can't tell you how important the conversations are with the kids when they are at play. It's beyond cool!
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:46 PM EST
@TG_Neil
Hi, Tammy!
#fledchat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:46 PM EST
A6: My classroom layout is one barrier. Not enough room for much activity.
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:46 PM EST
@kmhmartin
Hey, Kim. I'm glad I could jump back in. How are you?
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:46 PM EST
A6 Fear of the TEST. Fear of Observations. Fear of Chaos. Fear of the Unknown.
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FirstAtBat
Jan 27 @ 8:47 PM EST
A6; The expectations from outside our room.
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:47 PM EST
A6. Curriculum too big/time too tight at school. Too many sch activities at home. Also, some don't live in safe places fro play.
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WriteOnJulie
Jan 27 @ 8:47 PM EST
A6: One barrier to unstructured play is feeling the need to accomplish specific checks off the to-do list within a certain time
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:48 PM EST
A6: Time is my biggest barrier.
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:48 PM EST
A6b: At home, sometimes the issue is location, location, location.
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Bec_Chirps
Jan 27 @ 8:48 PM EST
How can we expect children to become problem solvers when we micromanage every tiny step?
#fledchat
https://t.co/hWhuxMfW97
Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:13 PM EST
Q2: Why is unstructured play important?
#FLEdchat
https://t.co/WodHG8Bto3
MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:49 PM EST
A6 Sometimes the kids aren't so diligent about cleaning up when they're done, & Ts and parents get fed up.
#TeachableMoment
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WriteOnJulie
Jan 27 @ 8:49 PM EST
A6: Another barrier to unstructured play is the fear of losing control
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:49 PM EST
A6c: Other times, Ss can be over scheduled to the point of no free time from morning to night.
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:49 PM EST
@TG_Neil
Pretty good! With testing season starting, I am going to need another play date!
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Catherine_D2013
Jan 27 @ 8:50 PM EST
#fledchat
at home it's because our kids are involved in so many activities & at school it's because so much testing/curriculum to cover
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:50 PM EST
@kmhmartin
I think
@MagicPantsJones
is trying to schedule another one.
#FLedChat
#PlayDate
Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:51 PM EST
Q6 is an important one
#fledchat
Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:52 PM EST
Question 7 is ready to roll. Up in a minute.
#FLEdchat
Awesome Convo!
https://t.co/MpFU0b3om0
Scotteach
Jan 27 @ 8:53 PM EST
Q7: What are your HOPES/FEARS in promoting/participating in something like Global School Play Day?
#FLEdchat
https://t.co/PEv93VK9m7
MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:53 PM EST
@TG_Neil
@kmhmartin
So many of them!
#PlayDate
#fledchat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:53 PM EST
A7: I hope that next year it isn't on our district PD day. But at least our kids are getting to play if they want.
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:54 PM EST
A7 I hope we bring play back to the fore for Ss, Ts, and Admins.
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kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:54 PM EST
A7. Hope: it will become something that happens every day, not just once a year. Fear: no other teachers doing it.
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Catherine_D2013
Jan 27 @ 8:55 PM EST
@Scotteach
my hope is rest of my colleagues see how great participating in this is. My fear is they'll try to structure it
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MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:55 PM EST
A7 Like Thanksgiving (a day of gratitude to kick of a practice of it), I want to see
#GSPD2016
kick off a practice of Play.
#fledchat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:55 PM EST
@TG_Neil
Maybe you could have a Branford Play Day?
#FLedChat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:56 PM EST
@KristinCHarr
Now there's an idea!
#FLedchat
WriteOnJulie
Jan 27 @ 8:57 PM EST
A7: One fear for a Global School Play Day is that it would be limited to that, just one day, instead of encouraging play anytime
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BlinnjaTheNinja
Jan 27 @ 8:57 PM EST
Thank you
@BrightHouseNow
for an amazing opportunity for our students.
#FLedChat
#brightideasstem
#vcsscience
https://t.co/DCHQcd9Le1
MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:57 PM EST
@KristinCHarr
@TG_Neil
I'll be there!
#fledchat
https://t.co/LDWXBaPbTS
Russ_Schwartz
Jan 27 @ 8:57 PM EST
Hey
#FLedchat
. Sorry I missed tonight's chat. Just settling down now! Have a great evening.
MagicPantsJones
Jan 27 @ 8:58 PM EST
A7 Fears: People don't get the point, do it wrong, and blame play.
#fledchat
kmhmartin
Jan 27 @ 8:58 PM EST
Thanks for a great conversation, everyone! Have a GREAT rest of the week!
#FLedChat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Jan 27 @ 8:59 PM EST
Thank you,
@Scotteach
for moderating
#FLedChat
tonight. You're welcome to play here anytime.