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Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome, Wonder Friends! We're THRILLED you're joining us for tonight's #WonderChat!

TeachChildLit Feb 1 @ 8:01 PM EST

Hoping to see some of my students from #RLL6121 Content & Disciplinary Literacies Class! #wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:01 PM EST

So excited to be here for #WonderChat tonight with @Wonderopolis to discuss #nf10for10

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:01 PM EST

@mstewartscience So glad you will be joining us, Melissa. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:01 PM EST

@Wonderopolis We invite you to introduce yourself - Where are you from? What you teach? #WonderChat

MrsHollyGerlach Feb 1 @ 8:01 PM EST

@Wonderopolis Hi Wonder Friends! I'm Holly, K-5 STEM Coordinator from Tampa, FL! Excited for #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:01 PM EST

@TeachChildLit So excited to here there will be students joining us! #WonderChat

mstewartscience Feb 1 @ 8:01 PM EST

@CathyMere I'm excited to be here. #wonderchat

MrsPageTurner Feb 1 @ 8:01 PM EST

Renee from NC! Media Coordinator at K-5 ELEm! #WonderChat

WymansWonders Feb 1 @ 8:01 PM EST

@mstewartscience LOL! Was just looking at the amazing Perfect Pairs in prep for tonight. It's a go-to for me! Write another! #wonderchat

AMitchell828 Feb 1 @ 8:02 PM EST

#wonderchat I will have to catch the tale of this chat. Looking forward to it.

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:02 PM EST

Renee White from NC. Excited for #wonderchat!

JenZ_Atkinson Feb 1 @ 8:02 PM EST

Excited to learn a few new things in the #Wonderchat. Love @Wonderopolis. Jennifer from Indy. 5th grade ELA.

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:02 PM EST

@MrsHollyGerlach Hi, Holly! Glad you're here! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:02 PM EST

@mstewartscience Welcome! Thanks for stopping by, Melissa! #WonderChat @CathyMere

Jazica730 Feb 1 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hi everyone! I'm Jessica from NJ, 3rd grade teacher. Looking forward to tonight's #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:02 PM EST

My tweets for the next hour will be dedicated to wonder and nonfiction picture books. Please join us! #wonderchat

mstewartscience Feb 1 @ 8:02 PM EST

@WymansWonders Perfect Pairs for 3-5 will be out in August. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:02 PM EST

@MrsPageTurner Hi, Renee! Welcome! #WonderChat

wannabescarlett Feb 1 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hello from Arkansas! My name is Carmen. Excited to participate with you all in #wonderchat this evening.

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hello! Michele from Chicago suburbs, K-4 literacy specialist. Nonfiction affecionado! #wonderchat Hi nfpb friends!

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:02 PM EST

Mr. Hankins (Paul). Wonder Lead Ambassador from Southern Indiana (Floyds Knobs). Looking forward to tonight's chat on NF texts! #WonderChat

MrsSokolowski Feb 1 @ 8:03 PM EST

@Wonderopolis #WonderChat Kathleen, Long Island, NY, 3rd grade teacher

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:03 PM EST

My tweets for the next hour will be dedicated to wonder and nonfiction picture books too. Please join us, #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:03 PM EST

Excited to join tonight's #wonderchat with @cathymere @mandyrobek and @Wonderopolis friends. #NfJoy!

ShelfieTalk Feb 1 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hello from Kim and Jill joining #wonderchat from NB Canada. We are K-12 literacy coordinators.

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:03 PM EST

Tara from New Jersey. 6th grade teacher, happy to join my 1st. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:03 PM EST

@AMitchell828 It will also be archived on @Storify later! #WonderChat

TeachChildLit Feb 1 @ 8:03 PM EST

Kristin McIlhagga from East Lansing & Detroit, MI I teach Language Arts, Content-Area Literacy & Children's Lit at Wayne State U #wonderchat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:03 PM EST

@JenZ_Atkinson Welcome! Glad you are here. We're talking nonfiction picture books & wonder. #wonderchat @Wonderopolis

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:03 PM EST

@PaulWHankins So happy you are joining us @PaulWHankins a Wonder - Pro! #WonderChat

WymansWonders Feb 1 @ 8:03 PM EST

@mstewartscience Another for K! :-) #wonderchat

christiemegill Feb 1 @ 8:03 PM EST

@Wonderopolis Hello! My name is Christie & I'm in Seattle. I'm a former K-1 teacher & current homeschooling mom to my kids. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:04 PM EST

@RaRaPenguin Hi, Renee! Glad you made it! #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:04 PM EST

@ShelfieTalk How exciting to have Wonder-Friends in Canada! #WonderChat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:04 PM EST

@Wonderopolis excited to discuss wonder and NF with my friends #wonderchat

flynn_catherine Feb 1 @ 8:04 PM EST

Catherine, K-8 literacy specialist from CT. I'm going to try to follow both #wonderchat & #poetrychat.

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:04 PM EST

@JenZ_Atkinson Glad you're here, Jennifer! Welcome! #WonderChat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:04 PM EST

Great to "see" you, Maria! #WonderChat https://t.co/lpXKTf9sfs

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:04 PM EST

@Wonderopolis excited to discuss wonder and NF with my friends #wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:04 PM EST

@tara_smith5 Welcome! Can't wait to hear your thoughts about nonfiction! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:05 PM EST

We're HONORED to welcome @CathyMere & @mandyrobek as tonight's #WonderChat hosts! Both GREAT educators, bloggers, & creators of #nf10for10!

WymansWonders Feb 1 @ 8:05 PM EST

@tara_smith5 My first #wonderchat, too! Yeah for us. Joyfully wondering in metrowest Mass.

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:05 PM EST

Looking forward to learning w/ everyone here! #Wonderchat https://t.co/uM2z654uaJ

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:04 PM EST

@tara_smith5 Welcome! Can't wait to hear your thoughts about nonfiction! #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:05 PM EST

@christiemegill Welcome! Wonders are for school settings and home settings! @Wonderopolis #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:05 PM EST

Always happy to talk books and wonder with friends. Thanks for the #wonderchat tonight. Looking forward to lots of #NF #BookLove tonight.

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:05 PM EST

@flynn_catherine Welcome! Poetry and wonder always go great together. #wonderchat #poetrychat

oolalume Feb 1 @ 8:05 PM EST

joining #Wonderchat I'm Gaby K-5 school librarian from IL

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:05 PM EST

@mariacaplin Thank you for joining us! Another Wonder-Lead friend from @Wonderopolis #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:06 PM EST

Don't forget to use #WonderChat and A1, A2, etc as you answer questions! Looking forward to the next hour! Discussing NF texts!!

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:06 PM EST

@mariacaplin @Wonderopolis Maria, so glad you are here!!! #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:06 PM EST

@wannabescarlett Hello, Carmen! Glad you're chatting! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:06 PM EST

@knott_michele Hi, Michele! We're EXCITED you're here! #WonderChat

flynn_catherine Feb 1 @ 8:06 PM EST

@CathyMere That's what I was thinking! #wonderchat #poetrychat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:06 PM EST

@PaulWHankins Hi, Paul! Thanks for joining! #WonderChat

JenZ_Atkinson Feb 1 @ 8:07 PM EST

@MrsHessClass it's time for #WonderChat & talking Nonfiction texts! Come join!

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:07 PM EST

Poetry & A Place for Wonder... reminds me of our wonder-full friend and mentor @Georgiaheard1. #wonderchat https://t.co/8DmZ0d4JIY

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:05 PM EST

@flynn_catherine Welcome! Poetry and wonder always go great together. #wonderchat #poetrychat

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:07 PM EST

#WonderChat Hello friends! Lesley, grade 3 tchr. MA. ☺️

FAWcrusaders Feb 1 @ 8:07 PM EST

Good Evening from Leonardtown, MD. K-8 #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:07 PM EST

@MrsSokolowski Welcome, Kathleen! Thanks for stopping by! #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:07 PM EST

@Wonderopolis We're honored to be here with @wonderopolis and all of you!!! Looking forward to learning together. #wonderchat @mandyrobek

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:07 PM EST

@JoEllenMcCarthy Hi, JoEllen! Definitly #NFJoy! #WonderChat @cathymere @mandyrobek

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:08 PM EST

@ShelfieTalk Hello to you both! Thanks for joining! #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:08 PM EST

#WonderChat, these are book ideas to help you get started wondering. https://t.co/3SMim3TZJf

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:08 PM EST

@tara_smith5 Exciting, Tara! Glad you're tuning in! #WonderChat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:08 PM EST

Hey Kathleen! Nice to meet up here, #TWTblog friend! #Wonderchat https://t.co/VmZRRxZWq7

MrsSokolowski Feb 1 @ 8:03 PM EST

@Wonderopolis #WonderChat Kathleen, Long Island, NY, 3rd grade teacher

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:08 PM EST

@TeachChildLit Welcome, Kristin! Looking forward to chatting! #WonderChat

MrsSokolowski Feb 1 @ 8:08 PM EST

@tara_smith5 @Wonderopolis Always good to be where you are, my friend! #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:08 PM EST

Q1 Coming up! Please remember to use A1, A2, etc. in your responses --- and don't forget the hashtag: #wonderchat.

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:09 PM EST

@christiemegill Hi, Christie! Glad you stopped by #WonderChat!

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:09 PM EST

@mandyrobek Love it... let the fun begin! Thanks, Mandy. #Wonderchat.

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:09 PM EST

@CathyMere Nicely stated! WE are excited for this evening! #WonderChat @Wonderopolis

christiemegill Feb 1 @ 8:09 PM EST

@WymansWonders @tara_smith5 My first #WonderChat, as well. Good to be here!

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:09 PM EST

@mariacaplin Glad you're here, Maria! #WonderChat

RoseCappelli Feb 1 @ 8:09 PM EST

Hi! Rose C. from PA #wonderchat

TeachChildLit Feb 1 @ 8:09 PM EST

Love seeing so many #nerdybookclub friends here!!! #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:09 PM EST

@CathyMere We couljdn't agree more, Cathy! #WonderChat @mandyrobek

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:09 PM EST

@JoEllenMcCarthy So glad you are here my friend! #WonderChat let the discussion begin!

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:10 PM EST

Q1: Let's get started. Familiar Wonderopolis friends, how do you use Wonderopolis to foster nonfiction reading? #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:10 PM EST

@flynn_catherine Hi, Catherine! Glad you made it tonight! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:10 PM EST

@WymansWonders That's AWESOME! You'll love it! #WonderChat @tara_smith5

MrsPageTurner Feb 1 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: When my Ss are WONDERING we search NF to help them find answers (and use @Wonderopolis as a source of course!) #WonderChat

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:10 PM EST

Ashli from NC, 4th grade #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:11 PM EST

@JoEllenMcCarthy Same here!! #WonderChat

JenZ_Atkinson Feb 1 @ 8:11 PM EST

@CathyMere A1- I used Wonderopolis to begin research projects. Ss looked through categories to help narrow interests. #WonderChat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:11 PM EST

@mandyrobek love this share what a fun way to kick off and grab our students wonder #WonderChat then pass out the books 😃

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:11 PM EST

@TeachChildLit Represent! #nerdybookclub #wonderchat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:11 PM EST

.@CathyMere For older students, @Wonderopolis is a good way to answer those inner questions that don't get expressed outwardly. #WonderChat

Teach_star_87 Feb 1 @ 8:11 PM EST

Hi! Idalis 2nd grd frm NJ (Reading Specialist) checking out my 1st #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:11 PM EST

@JoEllenMcCarthy Yes! #WonderChat @Georgiaheard1

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1 Love using wonder of the day for curious minds... inquiry for reading, writing and thinking across texts. #Wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: love to post the picture & ? for a wonder and have Ss generate more questions. Automatically fosters a need for nf reading. #WonderChat

MrsPageTurner Feb 1 @ 8:11 PM EST

I use @Wonderopolis as a jumping off point for research as well! #WonderChat https://t.co/M9o1Tz10Yt

JenZ_Atkinson Feb 1 @ 8:11 PM EST

@CathyMere A1- I used Wonderopolis to begin research projects. Ss looked through categories to help narrow interests. #WonderChat

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: Independent reading, self-selected, research tool, general question-answering, teaching text features/structure #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

@auntierez Hello, Lesley! Welcome! #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

@MrsPageTurner Wonderopolis is always a conversation starter with students. #wonderchat @Wonderopolis

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

@FAWcrusaders Good evening! Glad you stopped by! #WonderChat

Jazica730 Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: I often allow my Ss to search for NF topics, articles, ideas through @Wonderopolis. One idea always leads to another. #WonderChat

MrsSokolowski Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

@CathyMere A1. It pairs nicely with other nf topics in class magazines! Leads to deeper knowledge about a topic! #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

@Teach_star_87 Welcome, I teach 2nd too. It's wonder-ful to have you here. #WonderChat

wannabescarlett Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

I use the search option to find things that correlate with our theme that week or for Sci/SS #wonderchat

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1:so many ways! In research time, #geniushour, #wonder time in AM, build #schema, intro subj (#GroundhogDay), show features, #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

@mandyrobek We love these book suggestions! Goes well w/ @JoEllenMcCarthy's #WOTDP! #WonderChat

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: I think @Wonderopolis is a perfect place to start for authentic digital lit. Naturally creates wondering, asking, inquiry #wonderchat

Jazica730 Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: Yes! Also great for teaching text features in NF like problem/solution and cause/effect.#wonderchat https://t.co/bX9CL0VyoG

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: Independent reading, self-selected, research tool, general question-answering, teaching text features/structure #wonderchat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1 We have Wonder Wednesdays - free choice or thematic Wonders. A great way to foster curiosity/build NF skills. #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1 Love connecting conversations with wonders, pairing texts- poetry, picture books and more.#WOTDP #Wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

@christiemegill EXCITING! We know you'll learn lots & build your PLN! #WonderChat @WymansWonders @tara_smith5

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

#WonderChat A1: Sharing topics that match science/social studies curriculum! (Just to start!) #WonderChat

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

#WonderChat A1: Sharing topics that match science/social studies curriculum! (Just to start!) #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

@PaulWHankins So glad you stated for older Ss. I had a friend share @Wonderopolis was too easy for her Ss. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

@RoseCappelli Hi, Rose! Welcome! #WonderChat

JenZ_Atkinson Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1- @Wonderopolis just gets Ss interested and intrigued in the world around them. Leads to great connections & discussion. #WonderChat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

@CathyMere A1 favorite part @228BES is launching with vocabulary and of course the video. #WonderChat

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: Love that @Wonderopolis allows for differentiation with listening option #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

@TeachChildLit Isn't it GREAT?! #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

@tara_smith5 Love Wonder Wednesdays - also builds excitement around #NfJoy. #WonderChat

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

@Wonderopolis Thank you! Glad to be visiting #WonderChat for the 2nd time!

mizpalumbo Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

Hi #WonderChat. Janene from Philly joining you. I teach STEM and wonder is a huge part of my curriculum!

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

@AshliHastings Welcome, Ashli! Glad you're joining us! #WonderChat

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: And @Wonderopolis allows for Ss choice or Ts direction for topic, as needed #wonderchat So many options!

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

@mariacaplin How do you launch w/ vocabulary? In 140 characters! #WonderChat

Jazica730 Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

@wonderopolis is the perfect site for all of these topics. Couldn't agree more. #WonderChat https://t.co/onGbgoDEte

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1:so many ways! In research time, #geniushour, #wonder time in AM, build #schema, intro subj (#GroundhogDay), show features, #wonderchat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

.@mandyrobek Some wonders better than others in this regard. But what is it we assume about our older readers @Wonderopolis #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

@MrsPageTurner We appreciate you spreading WONDER, Renee! You rock! #WonderChat

oolalume Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: have @Wonderopolis projected on library screen as much as possible #wonderchat

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: also great evidence for opinion writing! #wonderchat

JenZ_Atkinson Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1- Pairs well w/ current events. Just did "How does water get to my faucet?" with Flint, Michigan text. #WonderChat

mrsjledwards Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

@mrsjledwards inquiry PT teacher in Brampton, ON #WonderChat excited to chat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

So many possibilities! Love it! #wonderchat Thanks, @auntierez https://t.co/kDooaW2tAA

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

#WonderChat A1: Sharing topics that match science/social studies curriculum! (Just to start!) #WonderChat

TeachChildLit Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

RT @PaulWHankins .@mandyrobek Some wonders better than others in this regard. But what is it we assume about our older readers #wonderchat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

@MrsSokolowski Yes happened just this week with a robotics book, class magazine & matched with https://t.co/V045Ed5dea #wonderchat

TeachChildLit Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

RT @JenZ_Atkinson A1- Pairs well w/ current events. Just did "How does water get to my faucet?" with Flint, Michigan text. #WonderChat

KRenaeP Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

I like using the nonfiction as a part of inquiry-based learning. Read, write, and explore heat: https://t.co/i5IJKYzHJN #WonderChat

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:14 PM EST

Absolutely! I ❤️ that all my 1st graders can dive in! #WonderChat https://t.co/T4ZFoEDNJz

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: Love that @Wonderopolis allows for differentiation with listening option #wonderchat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:15 PM EST

best when students enter the room ready to wonder. Even better when they peaked @Wonderopolis already #wonderchat https://t.co/TLvoC9X8dz

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1 We have Wonder Wednesdays - free choice or thematic Wonders. A great way to foster curiosity/build NF skills. #WonderChat

lanskges Feb 1 @ 8:15 PM EST

I love this idea! #WonderChat https://t.co/RiLgFSyONU

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1 We have Wonder Wednesdays - free choice or thematic Wonders. A great way to foster curiosity/build NF skills. #WonderChat

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1: If you have a Ts who needs a place to start w digital lit, @Wonderopolis is perfect pl to start.Easy and it creates thinkers #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:15 PM EST

@PaulWHankins Great point, Paul! WONDER is for any age! Everyone should check out #WonderopolisHS! #WonderChat @CathyMere

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:15 PM EST

Q2 Coming up.... #wonderchat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:15 PM EST

.@mandyrobek Today's wonder about "surface tension." I'll bet there's secondary student studying this right now. @Wonderopolis #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:15 PM EST

@mandyrobek @PaulWHankins @Wonderopolis Love seeing the learning and wonder in room 407. #Wonderchat.

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:15 PM EST

@Teach_star_87 WONDERful! We're glad you're tuning in, Mrs. Kizee! #WonderChat

RoseCappelli Feb 1 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1 I would often show the picture and topic and have students do some questioning #wonderchat

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:15 PM EST

#wonderchat Vocabulary support is awesome for ELL or any student

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:15 PM EST

@MrsSokolowski Hadn't thought about pairing wonders with class magazines! Great Wonder IDEA! #WonderChat

oolalume Feb 1 @ 8:16 PM EST

A1.2: it's an option for kids to explore after checkout too #Wonderchat

WymansWonders Feb 1 @ 8:16 PM EST

@CathyMere LOVE showing the videos, and they send us down a rabbit hole of wondering in Kindergarten! #wonderchat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:16 PM EST

Q2: What is your favorite nonfiction feature to use within Wonderopolis? #wonderchat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:16 PM EST

.@JoEllenMcCarthy @mandyrobek @Wonderopolis #Room407 is a registered trademark of the. . .just kidding. Thank you, JoEllen! #WonderChat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:16 PM EST

@mandyrobek choose 4-5 words write on board - students think around and guess what wonder is about then share video #WonderChat

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:16 PM EST

#wonderchat The videos help support learning and the vocab support!

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:16 PM EST

@mariacaplin @CathyMere @228BES Videos are a great hook and often for "close viewing" digital images, expands the opportunities. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:17 PM EST

These are all GREAT ideas! Wonderopolis is a GREAT springboard for #GeniusHour, discussions, research projects, etc. #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:17 PM EST

@knott_michele A1 Love @Wonderopolis for connecting families to digital literacy opportunities as well. #wonderchat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:17 PM EST

A1 Wonderopolis is also a great place for informational writing research. #WonderChat

talita624 Feb 1 @ 8:17 PM EST

Just seeing #wonderchat now-my tech is too slow to keep up but will check it out tmrw. We are studying NF and wondering right now!

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:17 PM EST

Matches curriculum need for including media! AND, most importantly, KID-friendly! #wonderchat https://t.co/dfsWupeW1h

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: I think @Wonderopolis is a perfect place to start for authentic digital lit. Naturally creates wondering, asking, inquiry #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:17 PM EST

@tara_smith5 We LOVE #WonderWednesday! #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:17 PM EST

@mariacaplin Wonder-ful, making connections and finding something in common, promotes high level thinking skills! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:17 PM EST

@JoEllenMcCarthy Definitely your speciality! #WonderChat #WOTDP

mcarlson110 Feb 1 @ 8:17 PM EST

Mary from VA Brand new to Wonderopolis. Looking to learn more #WonderChat

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:17 PM EST

@JoEllenMcCarthy Yes! #WonderChat #wickedsmaht

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2: I like being able to search by topic, but also look by grade level. Gives me places to start #wonderchat

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2: oh gosh can't pick 1!!! I ❤️ the vocabulary & #wonderwords, love to use for context clues, great photos & videos. #wonderchat

Jazica730 Feb 1 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2: I love the vocab that goes with each wonder. Also I love the additional resources/links at the bottom. #WonderChat

MrsPageTurner Feb 1 @ 8:18 PM EST

Love the #wonderwednesday idea! #WonderChat https://t.co/lqfcVrTzGV

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1 We have Wonder Wednesdays - free choice or thematic Wonders. A great way to foster curiosity/build NF skills. #WonderChat

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2: it's a SAFE place for Ss to freely explore and connect with other class topics #wonderchat

JenZ_Atkinson Feb 1 @ 8:18 PM EST

@mariacaplin @mandyrobek That's an awesome idea! #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:18 PM EST

.@CathyMere A2: Many times, I'll find at least two words w/ each wonder for #WonderopolisHS. M-F= 10 Word List (vs. vocab book). #WonderChat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:18 PM EST

Yes, and beginning this early in the year sets the stage for a year of wondering. #Wonderchat https://t.co/yFRLvJs0xs

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: I think @Wonderopolis is a perfect place to start for authentic digital lit. Naturally creates wondering, asking, inquiry #wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:18 PM EST

.@auntierez Yes, That is a great place to start! #WonderChat

Teach_star_87 Feb 1 @ 8:18 PM EST

Getting lots of great ideas for my 2nd grd Ss can't wait to use @Wonderopolis #WonderChat https://t.co/gnZyncVZZ0

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:15 PM EST

@Teach_star_87 WONDERful! We're glad you're tuning in, Mrs. Kizee! #WonderChat

christiemegill Feb 1 @ 8:18 PM EST

@tara_smith5 That's a *great* way to integrate it into the classroom! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:18 PM EST

@mariacaplin GREAT for building vocabulary and background knowledge! #WonderChat @CathyMere @228BES

WymansWonders Feb 1 @ 8:18 PM EST

@CathyMere Q2 I love the vocab list. Great way to check Ss knowledge. A great help for my ELL Ss, too. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:18 PM EST

@knott_michele Yes! Makes the text accessible for all students! #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2 Was so grateful when @wonderopolis added the "read to me" feature. It is helpful with our youngest readers. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:19 PM EST

@mariacaplin Love this idea! #WonderChat @mandyrobek

Jreaderwriter Feb 1 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2 We analyzed @Wonderopolis NF features & compared to print Kids had great conversations. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:19 PM EST

@AshliHastings The students love the multimedia, too! #WonderChat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:19 PM EST

Yes, a game changer for differentiated instruction. #Wonderchat https://t.co/0EbXSvo5xE

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2 Was so grateful when @wonderopolis added the "read to me" feature. It is helpful with our youngest readers. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST

@CathyMere Yes! Great to bridge school to home connection! #WonderChat @knott_michele

MrsHollyGerlach Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST

#WonderChat A2: It's a great way to showcase the inquiry process- starts with a wonder and allows students to explore with info!

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2: I ❤️ that so many wonders can connect to other subject areas: math, science, social studies, etc. #wonderchat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST

@tara_smith5 always have students use @Wonderopolis as a source for starting research. #WonderChat

christiemegill Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST

@CathyMere A2: My son and I use the related links to explore & continue the conversation about the topic. He always wants more. #Wonderchat

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST

@Wonderopolis You bet! And it's FUN! #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST

A1: Just recently exploring the listening option which shows a bit of phrasing and fluency mentoring for transitional readers. #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2 Love the ability to search text, wonder words, also the opportunity to warm up with question - previewing text. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST

@talita624 It will be archived on #Storify later! Thanks for stopping by, Talia! #WonderChat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:21 PM EST

That's a great way for kids to learn how to navigate digital texts. #Wonderchat https://t.co/kMlD6Kk3gv

christiemegill Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST

@CathyMere A2: My son and I use the related links to explore & continue the conversation about the topic. He always wants more. #Wonderchat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2 Questions/wondering helps with entry points. Building BK getting ready to read. #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: Another feature of the daily wonders is how they model writing about a subject. Can help students identify/learn "modes." #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:21 PM EST

@knott_michele Even more options coming with the launch of the Wonder Ground - 3/1 https://t.co/CIIZcg6ylq #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2 The multiple ways information is presented can offer great springboards for conversation into our own writing. #wonderchat

MrsPageTurner Feb 1 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: It is a great website to use for digital text features, the kids find so many fun facts! #WonderChat

Jreaderwriter Feb 1 @ 8:22 PM EST

Also very helpful with my kiddos on IEPs. #WonderChat https://t.co/UQXqeyIc4A

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2 Was so grateful when @wonderopolis added the "read to me" feature. It is helpful with our youngest readers. #wonderchat

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:22 PM EST

@WymansWonders @CathyMere And for writing! #WonderChat It's all there!

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:22 PM EST

@tara_smith5 So important! #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:22 PM EST

Head on over to #Wonderchat to join the conversation and the learning. So many great ideas, could just keep hitting retweet.

wannabescarlett Feb 1 @ 8:22 PM EST

A2: My students love the quiz at the end. Did you get it? (nonfiction comprehension) #wonderchat

Jreaderwriter Feb 1 @ 8:22 PM EST

Me too! Perfect place to start. #Wonderchat https://t.co/1mAhUuFL2H

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST

@tara_smith5 always have students use @Wonderopolis as a source for starting research. #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:22 PM EST

Q3 Do you have any favorite nonfiction authors to help people find books they could connect with a Wonder? #wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:23 PM EST

Couldn't agree more! #WonderChat https://t.co/7MaNCBhl1S

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2 Was so grateful when @wonderopolis added the "read to me" feature. It is helpful with our youngest readers. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:23 PM EST

@JoEllenMcCarthy We agree! Thanks for spreading the word about #WonderChat!

christiemegill Feb 1 @ 8:23 PM EST

@mandyrobek We use that at home, and it's been fantastic. It's less overwhelming to digest when it's also read aloud. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:23 PM EST

@MrsPageTurner Important to teach Ss digital reading skills, too! #WonderChat

mstewartscience Feb 1 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3: @SANDRA_MARKLE @seymoursimon @aprilpsayre Steve Jenkins #wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2: I love the visuals right now. The photo to launch the wonder and the video visual to conclude and close our thinking #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:24 PM EST

@christiemegill We're THRILLED you're WONDERIng at home too! #WonderChat @mandyrobek

oolalume Feb 1 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3: Nic Bishop, @seymoursimon #Wonderchat

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3: Steve Jenkins - animal and planet facts! @LaurenTarshis books and Storyworks articles! #wonderchat

MrsHollyGerlach Feb 1 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3: Gail Gibbons is my FAVORITE 😍 #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:24 PM EST

I need to share this w/ my families. I shared out our wonder from last Wed w/ families. #WonderChat https://t.co/2PUtE5Y7QA

christiemegill Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST

@CathyMere A2: My son and I use the related links to explore & continue the conversation about the topic. He always wants more. #Wonderchat

christiemegill Feb 1 @ 8:24 PM EST

@CathyMere A3: We tend to collect @Usborne books for a huge variety of nonfiction. #WonderChat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3 @seymoursimon and Steve Jenkins - so many of their books link directly to Wonders #WonderChat

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST

@Wonderopolis @knott_michele Awesome! #wonderchat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST

Often create padlet of wonders w/ teams of Ts. Adds to convos & resources to connect with content areas. #WonderChat https://t.co/ktk4yYBoik

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2: I ❤️ that so many wonders can connect to other subject areas: math, science, social studies, etc. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST

@MrsHollyGerlach Yes! Great point, Holly! #inquirybasedlearning #WonderChat

lanskges Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST

I love Seymour Simon books! #WonderChat https://t.co/j3X07EWqoM

mstewartscience Feb 1 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3: @SANDRA_MARKLE @seymoursimon @aprilpsayre Steve Jenkins #wonderchat

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: Authors no but other sources to connect w yes! @DiscoveryEd @timeforkids #kidrex #dinotots #kiddle #wonderchat

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3 If you're not subscribed to @mstewartscience website, you need to, she connects her books and other great nfpb to lessons #wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST

Yes it does, great idea. #WonderChat https://t.co/2crevOTwyM

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2 Questions/wondering helps with entry points. Building BK getting ready to read. #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST

It’s easy to connect wonders to books by Steve Jenkins, Nicola Davies, Melissa Stewart and others #wonderchat https://t.co/bECc71Tzuv

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: And @WonderBoxApp ! 😊#wonderchat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST

Love home-school connection: Parents as PARTners and learning as lifework... #Wonderchat https://t.co/La1JFk3tNU

christiemegill Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST

@CathyMere A2: My son and I use the related links to explore & continue the conversation about the topic. He always wants more. #Wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:26 PM EST

@JoEllenMcCarthy @Padlet makes a GREAT platform for digital Wonder Journals! #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:26 PM EST

@Jreaderwriter Excellent thinking and welcome, so glad you are joining us! #WonderChat

MrsPageTurner Feb 1 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: Too many! Best to find a NF book on kids reading level so they can understand text! @Wonderopolis videos great support #WonderChat

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3 @Bartography is a new fav nfpb author - his writing easily makes kids wonder and connect #wonderchat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3. Just signed up for Newsela - current events and interesting topics. #WonderChat

mstewartscience Feb 1 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: @NCastaldoAuthor @SyTheAuthor @LauraPSalas #WonderChat

Jreaderwriter Feb 1 @ 8:26 PM EST

Just subscribed this weekend. Love the site. #wonderchat https://t.co/ZoXkx14viK

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3 If you're not subscribed to @mstewartscience website, you need to, she connects her books and other great nfpb to lessons #wonderchat

TeachChildLit Feb 1 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: Jen Bryant & Melissa Sweet, Diana Hutts Aston & Sylvia Long are two of my favorite author/illustrator partnerships #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:26 PM EST

@Jreaderwriter Welcome! Thanks for stopping by #WonderChat tonight!

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:26 PM EST

We're moving right along... Q4 is related --- and coming up... #wonderchat

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:27 PM EST

I love connecting these two! So much information for the kids - multimedia options are awesome and fun! #wonderchat https://t.co/lBqj93MMyb

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: And @WonderBoxApp ! 😊#wonderchat

Jreaderwriter Feb 1 @ 8:27 PM EST

@mandyrobek Wouldn't miss it! #WonderChat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:27 PM EST

I'm signing up , too! Thanks, Julie. #Wonderchat https://t.co/3ZauPqMZNG

Jreaderwriter Feb 1 @ 8:26 PM EST
Just subscribed this weekend. Love the site. #wonderchat https://t.co/ZoXkx14viK
- knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
  
  A3 If you're not subscribed to @mstewartscience website, you need to, she connects her books and other great nfpb to lessons #wonderchat

wannabescarlett Feb 1 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3: My kinder kids love the question and answer format books from Melvin and Gilda Berger #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:27 PM EST

So many WONDERul resources, authors, & books being shared in #WonderChat right NOW! #WOTDP

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:27 PM EST

Yes! Padlet for wonder walls another favorite use for Wonder of the Day. #WonderChat https://t.co/ynsda4agvN

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:26 PM EST

@JoEllenMcCarthy @Padlet makes a GREAT platform for digital Wonder Journals! #WonderChat

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3 can't wait to share @Jess_Keating new Blobfish book with students, talk about making kids ask questions! #wonderchat

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:27 PM EST

#WonderChat A3: @LoreeGBurns @sarahalbee

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:27 PM EST

@Jreaderwriter WONDERful! Welcome! #WonderChat

WymansWonders Feb 1 @ 8:27 PM EST

@CathyMere A3 Also April Pulley Sayre. Raindrops Roll is exquisite. So much to wonder about! #wonderchat

TeachChildLit Feb 1 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3: Can't wait for @JessKeating's new book that is coming out tomorrow - PINK IS FOR BLOBFISH #wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3: @mstewartscience @seymoursimon and Gail Gibbons to get us started. #WonderChat

Teach_star_87 Feb 1 @ 8:28 PM EST

Cross Content! This is a great idea! #WonderChat https://t.co/vMpW5JrPWx

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
Often create padlet of wonders w/ teams of Ts. Adds to convos & resources to connect with content areas. #WonderChat https://t.co/ktk4yYBoik
- RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST
  
  A2: I ❤️ that so many wonders can connect to other subject areas: math, science, social studies, etc. #wonderchat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:28 PM EST

A3 We can't forget nonfiction poetry by poets such as Joyce Sidman: https://t.co/Le82KwCf55 Pairs nicely with wonder. #wonderchat

FirstAtBat Feb 1 @ 8:28 PM EST

#WonderChat I'm glad to see I didn't miss it all. I had grand babies over for a bit!

MrsHollyGerlach Feb 1 @ 8:28 PM EST

A3: @nicolakidsbooks writes amazing texts! I love her books- especially Surprising Sharks 😍#WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:28 PM EST

Yes, I knew others would mention more favorites! #WonderChat https://t.co/oI926sf992

mstewartscience Feb 1 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3: @SANDRA_MARKLE @seymoursimon @aprilpsayre Steve Jenkins #wonderchat

MrsPageTurner Feb 1 @ 8:28 PM EST

Love gathering these NF authors to add to my collection! Thanks #WonderChat for sharing!

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:28 PM EST

@FirstAtBat Thanks for tuning in, Terry! Glad you made it! #WonderChat

flynn_catherine Feb 1 @ 8:28 PM EST

She is one of my favorites! #wonderchat https://t.co/2O9e8Y9WLO

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:28 PM EST

A3 We can't forget nonfiction poetry by poets such as Joyce Sidman: https://t.co/Le82KwCf55 Pairs nicely with wonder. #wonderchat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:28 PM EST

@tara_smith5 @Jreaderwriter makes that a trio. Thanks friends #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:29 PM EST

Great source and instant access to mentor texts - endless possibilities. #WonderChat https://t.co/GW7LMpIMAm

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: Another feature of the daily wonders is how they model writing about a subject. Can help students identify/learn "modes." #WonderChat

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:29 PM EST

#WonderChat A3: @tavaresbooks!

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:29 PM EST

We just did a poetry paring with Joyce Sidman's winter poems and winter Wonders. Perfect! #Wonderchat https://t.co/TbseIuCUmS

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:28 PM EST

A3 We can't forget nonfiction poetry by poets such as Joyce Sidman: https://t.co/Le82KwCf55 Pairs nicely with wonder. #wonderchat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:29 PM EST

Q4: Do you have any favorite nonfiction series to help people find books they could connect with a Wonder? #wonderchat

Kelsey_Harrell Feb 1 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3: Simon Seymour is a fantastic nonfiction author! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:29 PM EST

@MrsPageTurner Same here! We're making a list as we "speak"! #WonderChat

mstewartscience Feb 1 @ 8:29 PM EST

@MrsHollyGerlach @nicolakidsbooks Love her fiction & nonfiction. #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:29 PM EST

@Wonderopolis @knott_michele So excited for #WonderGround launch. #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:29 PM EST

I have also used @Symbaloo for Ss to find wonders about around a content area #WonderChat https://t.co/baxLVG5rpE

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
Often create padlet of wonders w/ teams of Ts. Adds to convos & resources to connect with content areas. #WonderChat https://t.co/ktk4yYBoik
- RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:20 PM EST
  
  A2: I ❤️ that so many wonders can connect to other subject areas: math, science, social studies, etc. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:29 PM EST

@PaulWHankins Yes! Can be used as mentor texts! #WonderChat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:30 PM EST

A4. Scientists in the Field is a great series - many Wonder connections. #WonderChat

FirstAtBat Feb 1 @ 8:30 PM EST

I agree! I have a nonfiction library. Always love to add to it. #WonderChat https://t.co/szJcgpM5gW

MrsPageTurner Feb 1 @ 8:28 PM EST

Love gathering these NF authors to add to my collection! Thanks #WonderChat for sharing!

mstewartscience Feb 1 @ 8:30 PM EST

A4L National Geographic Readers #WonderChat @shelbssky

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:30 PM EST

Yayayayayayayayay! The world is going to LOVE it! #thinkpink #WonderChat https://t.co/9HoexMCLpk

TeachChildLit Feb 1 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3: Can't wait for @JessKeating's new book that is coming out tomorrow - PINK IS FOR BLOBFISH #wonderchat

MentorTextCentr Feb 1 @ 8:30 PM EST

HI! Jumping in late for my first #Wonderchat. LOVE the conversation! #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Feb 1 @ 8:30 PM EST

HI! Jumping in late for my first #Wonderchat. LOVE the conversation! #WonderChat

christiemegill Feb 1 @ 8:31 PM EST

@MrsPageTurner Same! I LOVE collecting authors I've never heard of before. #WonderChat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:31 PM EST

Great series - and many different levels/huge variety of topics. #Wonderchat https://t.co/dfC0E5gn3p

mstewartscience Feb 1 @ 8:30 PM EST

A4L National Geographic Readers #WonderChat @shelbssky

lanskges Feb 1 @ 8:31 PM EST

@Kelsey_Harrell I love he beautiful pictures along with great texts #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:31 PM EST

.@CathyMere A4: Sounds silly, but even the BAD KITTY series can get NF to the reader. Thinking about the "for President" book. #WonderChat

wannabescarlett Feb 1 @ 8:31 PM EST

A4: My favorite is the Scholastic Q&A series that I mentioned before. They are Lexile leveled for guided reading too. #wonderchat

FirstAtBat Feb 1 @ 8:31 PM EST

#WonderChat Ss love Magic School bus series!

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:31 PM EST

A4 For yngr rdrs love the Seedling series and NG for Kids. Discovering Our World is a series from Scholastic #wonderchat

RoseCappelli Feb 1 @ 8:31 PM EST

RT @mstewartscience RT @tara_smith5: A4. Scientists in the Field is a great series - many Wonder connections. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:31 PM EST

@MentorTextCentr WONDERful, Patty! We're glad you're joining the convo! #WonderChat

oolalume Feb 1 @ 8:31 PM EST

A4: Magic School Bus is still a favorite #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST

Some of these series easily pair with wonders. #wonderchat https://t.co/uVLdyE9I1s

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST

@FirstAtBat So WONDER-filled! #WonderChat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST

@tara_smith5 huge hit this year @228BES #WonderChat students asking for more of them

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4: Don Brown's graphic novels are a good source of NF. 9/11, Dust Bowl, Hurricane Katrina. #WonderChat

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4 Did You Know is another series that is avail on @ScholasticClub Good for making Ss stop and wonder and amaze #wonderchat

flynn_catherine Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4 My kids loved Zoobooks when they were younger. #wonderchat

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4: I ❤️ @timeforkids & @NGKids leveled texts. Great reads form1st grade & easy to find & use features. #wonderchat

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST

RT @PaulWHankins A4: Don Brown's graphic novels are a good source of NF. 9/11, Dust Bowl, Hurricane Katrina. #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST

Tonight I'm sharing #nf10for10 Sneak Peak with Wonderopolis! https://t.co/zgqLpc4eXK #WonderChat

MrsHollyGerlach Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4: The Let's Read and Find Out series is a great nonfiction series! Great content connections! #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST

@wannabescarlett My students always love the Scholastic True False series as well. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST

@CathyMere Thanks for sharing! What a GREAT resource! #WonderChat

FirstAtBat Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST

#WonderChat Scholastic has nice Sight Word sets for NF with beautiful photos and great information.

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST

A3 @seymoursimon @mstewartscience @marissawriter @SANDRA_MARKLE @aprilpsayre @sarahalbee @LoreeGBurns to name a few faves. #WonderChat

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST

Writing my post for #nfpb2016 on Blobfish right now :) @Jess_Keating #wonderchat https://t.co/e908yXXnCS

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
Yayayayayayayayay! The world is going to LOVE it! #thinkpink #WonderChat https://t.co/9HoexMCLpk
- TeachChildLit Feb 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
  
  A3: Can't wait for @JessKeating's new book that is coming out tomorrow - PINK IS FOR BLOBFISH #wonderchat

i_amJMC Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST

#WonderChat what about NF picture books for ages 3-5? #buildinglist

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST

@tara_smith5 I agree #ScientistsInTheField is a fabulous series! #WonderChat @LoreeGBurns

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST

Perfect for #WOTDP! #WonderChat https://t.co/oyP4hFwa6u

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST

Some of these series easily pair with wonders. #wonderchat https://t.co/uVLdyE9I1s

seymoursimon Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST

The photo essay books that I've been doing for years are being revised and updated all the time as well as new titles added #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST

Q5 Coming up...... #wonderchat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST

I hadn't thought of those - thanks, Paul - they are brilliant books. #WonderChat https://t.co/oSmViOXPVl

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4: Don Brown's graphic novels are a good source of NF. 9/11, Dust Bowl, Hurricane Katrina. #WonderChat

flynn_catherine Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST

@mandyrobek Finally decided on my theme this weekend! #wonderchat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4: I know someone mentioned National Geographic series. Want to plug their two poetry collections as well. Animals and Nature. #WonderChat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST

@FirstAtBat we started the year with mini Magic School Bus research books https://t.co/ihsaxx1UVo #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST

A4. "You Wouldn't Want to." is a fun, NF series bringing history alive for kids.Written in a fun, graphic, visual, engaging way.#WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST

Q5: What nonfiction reading strategies do you think would be good to focus on while reading Wonders? #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST

@mandyrobek Yea!!! So EXCITING! Can't wait for #nf10for10! #WonderChat

Jreaderwriter Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST

Recently read Hurricane Katrina. Such a great book. #wonderchat https://t.co/RvrCoQwiwz

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4: Don Brown's graphic novels are a good source of NF. 9/11, Dust Bowl, Hurricane Katrina. #WonderChat

FirstAtBat Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST

#WonderChat The I Survived series is great as well.

mcarlson110 Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST

Magic Tree House has paired fiction and NF #WonderChat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST

@mandyrobek hooray! Bookmarked and super excited #WonderChat

oolalume Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST

A4.2 I like Capstone for NF too. Smithsonian series is piquing Ss interest lately #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST

Speaking of @SeymourSimon. . .#WonderChat https://t.co/LIRIuXHExD

seymoursimon Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST

The photo essay books that I've been doing for years are being revised and updated all the time as well as new titles added #WonderChat

mstewartscience Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST

A5: Language devices, comparisons, voice #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST

I need to check these out, thanks for sharing @mstewartscience #WonderChat https://t.co/Kx3k3pKvlG

mstewartscience Feb 1 @ 8:29 PM EST

@MrsHollyGerlach @nicolakidsbooks Love her fiction & nonfiction. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST

@i_amJMC Great question! So important not to leave out Early Childhood! @JCPSKY does Camp Wonderopolis for Early Childhood! #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST

A4 Scientists in the Field: https://t.co/KofiSmvFWR #WonderChat

kellydunshee1 Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST

#wonderchat Hi i am Kelly a mom who loves being involved in my kids education and enjoy supporting teachers n school.

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST

A5: For 4th we used it for identifying and understanding text structures for higher level Ss/text features for Ss need support #wonderchat

FirstAtBat Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST

#WonderChat Greg Tang books for math.

Jazica730 Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST

A5: There are so many text features that are supported by wonders. I love the description, problem/solution, sequencing, etc. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST

@mariacaplin GREAT post, Maria! Thanks for sharing! #WonderChat @FirstAtBat

RoseCappelli Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST

A4 I also like Jerry Pallotta's Who Will Win series #wonderchat

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4: #PebbleGo is great too! Read aloud feature & related video & questions as well. #wonderchat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4 @CathyMere https://t.co/rY40gHki6m Great resource for #NF Kidlit #WonderChat

seymoursimon Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

I was just asked in a 5th grade Skype session if I write fiction, and I do, I do. #WonderChat

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

A5: Also as a model for adding text features in our own NF writing. #wonderchat

MentorTextCentr Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

@i_amJMC For ages 3-5..lots of "rookie reader" books, books like "What's the difference between a cheetah & leopard" ,etc,#WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4: Not sure it's a series but when I taught Kdg, Pebble Go books were easily accessible for my Ss. #WonderChat

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

A5 I think it's perfect for drawing conclusions! Add what you learned with the wonder = what it means/your thinking! #wonderchat

Teach_star_87 Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

Q5: Building BK- Questions b4 during & after reading #WonderChat https://t.co/W53PaYFdb6

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST

Q5: What nonfiction reading strategies do you think would be good to focus on while reading Wonders? #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

@seymoursimon Thanks for joining us, Seymour! We LOVE your books to spread WONDER! #WonderChat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

@tara_smith5 @PaulWHankins A4 we used @Wonderopolis to support @KateMessner Hide and Seek this year #wonderchat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4 @CathyMere Can't forget @alybee930 #NFkidlitfrenzy and friends. #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

A5: How to introduce an inquiry. Engaging questions that bring the reader into your piece. #WonderChat

christiemegill Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

@CathyMere A5: Lots of looking at the pictures/photos for clues. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

@kellydunshee1 Welcome, kelly! Glad you're joining us! #WonderChat

lanskges Feb 1 @ 8:37 PM EST

Great ideas for using @Wonderopolis #WonderChat https://t.co/zt8v1FgQAC

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST

A5: For 4th we used it for identifying and understanding text structures for higher level Ss/text features for Ss need support #wonderchat

MentorTextCentr Feb 1 @ 8:37 PM EST

A4. Kids always love the DK Eyewitness books #WonderChat

AMitchell828 Feb 1 @ 8:37 PM EST

@oolalume Capstone is wonderful. #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:37 PM EST

Here I collect ideas for how to use the fabulous website Wonderopolis with my students. https://t.co/D6WBcXtceA via @pinterest #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:37 PM EST

@seymoursimon That's AWESOME that you're skyping with students! #WonderChat

Jreaderwriter Feb 1 @ 8:37 PM EST

A5 Use @Wonderopolis for nonfiction signposts. #wonderchat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:37 PM EST

Q6: Do you see benefits in combining a Wonder with picture book for nonfiction writing? #wonderchat

seymoursimon Feb 1 @ 8:37 PM EST

In fact, I just posted a tweet about my books, Einstein Anderson, Science Geek. #WonderChat

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST

A5: utilizing features for info, summarizing, main idea, reread & confirm, using context clues to determine word meaning. #wonderchat

FirstAtBat Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST

#WonderChat A5: determining importance and nonfiction conventions!

flynn_catherine Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST

Great idea! #wonderchat https://t.co/2cP1yrhTqG

Jreaderwriter Feb 1 @ 8:37 PM EST

A5 Use @Wonderopolis for nonfiction signposts. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST

@CathyMere We can't believe it's Q5 already! Time flies when we're having fun! #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST

.@cathymere So glad you mentioned your favorite - Pinterest, just shared the my board for ideas on how to use @Wonderopolis #WonderChat

JenZ_Atkinson Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST

A6- Water is Water connects to many wonders. #WonderChat

MrsHollyGerlach Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST

A5: Teaching Ss how to skim a text to find key information! #WonderChat

i_amJMC Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST

@MentorTextCentr thanks I will do some research #storytime #earlyliteracy #WonderChat

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST

And @cppotter @knott_michele and many more! #WonderChat https://t.co/LhFcyshEm5

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4 @CathyMere Can't forget @alybee930 #NFkidlitfrenzy and friends. #WonderChat

FirstAtBat Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST

#WonderChat Asking questions and synthesizing information is huge with NF

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST

A4: Look to Carole Boston Weatherford and Marilyn Nelson for award-winning, poetry-driven NF. #WonderChat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:39 PM EST

@CathyMere A6 absolutely then every student has an entry point where they can find success. #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:39 PM EST

A5: For primary Ss I love questioning and background knowledge #WonderChat

christiemegill Feb 1 @ 8:39 PM EST

@CathyMere A5: Compare & contrast, using prior knowledge, and making educated guesses about topics. #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:39 PM EST

@seymoursimon Thanks for being a great mentor author & Twitter friend. Love how often you connect w Ss #WonderChat https://t.co/5mzha9dOPa

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
Speaking of @SeymourSimon. . .#WonderChat https://t.co/LIRIuXHExD
- seymoursimon Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
  
  The photo essay books that I've been doing for years are being revised and updated all the time as well as new titles added #WonderChat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:39 PM EST

A6 That would work very well - the Wonder as the research base for the picture book. A great pairing for minilessons/strategies. #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:39 PM EST

A6 @wonderopolis is a smart digital mentor text for young writers wanting to work digitally. #wonderchat

AMitchell828 Feb 1 @ 8:39 PM EST

A6 #wonderchat Yes, picture books especially wordless picture books combined with a wonder can open up so many ways for creative thinking.

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:39 PM EST

@seymoursimon We will have to check that out! #WonderChat

Jreaderwriter Feb 1 @ 8:40 PM EST

@mariacaplin Great idea. We are reading Hide and Seek right now. @tara_smith5 @PaulWHankins @Wonderopolis @KateMessner #Wonderchat

MrsHollyGerlach Feb 1 @ 8:40 PM EST

A5: Teaching students how to make meaning of those Tier 3, content specific vocabulary words! #WonderChat

oolalume Feb 1 @ 8:40 PM EST

A6: YES! More background knowledge gained, different perspective #WonderChat

STEMigo Feb 1 @ 8:40 PM EST

These are such great ideas and resources for inter and transdisciplinary STEM lessons! #WonderChat #stemchat

wannabescarlett Feb 1 @ 8:40 PM EST

A7: Haveused @Wonderopolis to springboard nonfiction writing with kinder.They learn facts and rewrite in their own words #wonderchat

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:40 PM EST

A6: Absolutely! Kids need to see info from diff sources & diff writing styles. Helps synthesize info & models what could do. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:40 PM EST

@CathyMere Thanks, Cathy! That's such an important skill! #WonderChat @wonderopolis

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:40 PM EST

.@CathyMere One of the notable benefits is meeting that particular set of standards that asks many sources for a subject. #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST

A6 Here is my 2014 #nf10for10 post about Mentor Texts for Young Nonfiction Writers #wonderchat: https://t.co/GKevRNaQ5Z

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST

A6 yes! Perfect for research practice, synthesizing answers, combining sources, comparing answers #wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST

Yes, Couldn't agree more! Have you ever had them actually draw what they learned? Details would differ #WonderChat https://t.co/2aC2vlvgid

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

A5 I think it's perfect for drawing conclusions! Add what you learned with the wonder = what it means/your thinking! #wonderchat

Jonnai2 Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST

Ahh!! Life happens! Hey #WonderChat peeps! I am Delsia in Alabama.

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST

.@CathyMere & @mandyrobek are full of WONDERful surprises to share in tonight's #WonderChat!

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST

@Jess_Keating @knott_michele Beat wishes with Pink is for Blobfish! Yay! #nerdybookclub #WonderChat

AMitchell828 Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST

#Wonderchat A6 Unspoken goes with the Wonder on the Underground Railroad. Here is my blog about it. https://t.co/yNI5NzUG2s

christiemegill Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST

@CathyMere A6: I think it's always beneficial to add literature, especially to enrich the fiction vs. nonfiction conversation #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST

A5 Warming up for reading, questioning the text, chunking, reading for big ideas. #Wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST

So important to use the visuals for clues, not just for emergent readers. #WonderChat https://t.co/UWoW6XIpcD

christiemegill Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

@CathyMere A5: Lots of looking at the pictures/photos for clues. #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Feb 1 @ 8:42 PM EST

A6: A wonder is what would lead to a nonfiction picture book in my opinion. It's a great way to get students to read nonfiction. #WonderChat

seymoursimon Feb 1 @ 8:42 PM EST

Skype sessions with me have to be arranged in advance through my website, https://t.co/3psektOpKh #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:42 PM EST

A6: Another benefit that pairing Wonders with Picture Books brings is idea that "wonder" is the "wrap-around." Begins with ? #WonderChat

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:42 PM EST

A6: YES! Holocaust info from @wonderopolis and the Butterfly by @patriciapolacco with # the Stars by @loislowrywriter #wonderchat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:42 PM EST

@mandyrobek did I miss the link to your board. Tweets are flying so quickly. #wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:42 PM EST

So true! #WonderChat https://t.co/4CfQJrENkO

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4 @CathyMere Can't forget @alybee930 #NFkidlitfrenzy and friends. #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:42 PM EST

Q7: Do you have a favorite nonfiction picture book we MUST know about? #wonderchat PLEASE SHARE!

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:42 PM EST

@auntierez @cppotter thanks, friend! #wonderchat

bricalver Feb 1 @ 8:42 PM EST

So important to use the visuals for clues, not just for emergent readers.#WonderChat https://t.co/r80cIMtKkE https://t.co/HoCe9eMgnj

ConRalph Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST

@rockbottomgolf thanks for the chance

MentorTextCentr Feb 1 @ 8:42 PM EST

A6. Yes! @Wonderopolis is can absolutely be considered a 'mentor text'! #WonderChat

Jreaderwriter Feb 1 @ 8:42 PM EST

@Wonderopolis was the first digital mentor I used with my Ss. #WonderChat https://t.co/tkzEFkMUh5

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:39 PM EST

A6 @wonderopolis is a smart digital mentor text for young writers wanting to work digitally. #wonderchat

Kelsey_Harrell Feb 1 @ 8:43 PM EST

A5: getting my kinder friends to use prior knowledge to make connections... also asking questions #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Feb 1 @ 8:43 PM EST

Very exciting! Thanks,@seymoursimon #WonderChat https://t.co/4j9PNWcshs

seymoursimon Feb 1 @ 8:42 PM EST

Skype sessions with me have to be arranged in advance through my website, https://t.co/3psektOpKh #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:43 PM EST

.@CathyMere Q7: Older book. THE CEREAL BOOK. Features every kind of breakfast cereal ever poured into an American bowl. #WonderChat

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:43 PM EST

Used today to model how think through tricky words & figure out meaning in text w @Seesaw mark up tricky spots, narrating etc. #wonderchat

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:43 PM EST

@mandyrobek It's so hard for them to add the details, great for making them think in a new way! #wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:43 PM EST

Incase you missed it, Here I collect ideas how to use the fabulous website Wonderopolis w/ my students. https://t.co/ivPtobnXo0 #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Feb 1 @ 8:44 PM EST

This is about the Tuskegee Airmen! #WonderChat https://t.co/8H5ighONlu

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:44 PM EST

A7 Galapagos George by Jean Craighead George - wonderful text for rich NF writing. #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:44 PM EST

Poetry NF: Sidman, Douglas Florian, J Patrick Lewis, Besty Franco, @LauraPSalas @amylvpoemfarm Love the PoetryFriSci etc. :) #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:44 PM EST

A7: For older readers, MAIL ORDER MYSTERIES. One page features the comic book ad. Facing page--what would have come in mail. #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:44 PM EST

A7 Here are a few favorite nonfiction read alouds: https://t.co/Jpzr6m5w7g #wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:44 PM EST

.@knott_michele I think for some Ss drawing is easier than words sometimes at all ages. #WonderChat

FirstAtBat Feb 1 @ 8:44 PM EST

#WonderChat A7: Jellies by Twig. I love the flow, fascinating facts, and voice!m

oolalume Feb 1 @ 8:44 PM EST

A7: Henry's Freedom Box, Encounter historical events, picture book-ed. #WonderChat Love @KadirNelson & David Shannons illustrations

JenZ_Atkinson Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST

So many great book ideas! #WonderChat

WymansWonders Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST

@CathyMere A7 The Secret Pool (Ridley). It's our anchor text for year-long study of the vernal pool behind my school. #wonderchat

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST

A7 Please please read the Schneider winner from this year, Emmanuel's Dream @LaurieThompson (are you surprised @auntierez ?) #wonderchat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST

Thanks for sharing what an amazing resource #WonderChat #dubchat @Wonderopolis https://t.co/GlYhn9CM8w

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:43 PM EST

Incase you missed it, Here I collect ideas how to use the fabulous website Wonderopolis w/ my students. https://t.co/ivPtobnXo0 #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST

@mandyrobek @CathyMere You guys ROCK! So many GREAT resources you're sharing! #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST

@Jreaderwriter Can you speak more about signposts? #WonderChat @Wonderopolis

MrsHollyGerlach Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST

A6: Wonders with texts allows Ss to see the wonder within context- allows Ss to make connections! #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST

A7: Sharing CEREAL and MAIL order books demonstrates NF can be niche. And fun. Novel approaches to offering information. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST

@Jonnai2 Thanks for joining us, Delsia! #WonderChat @tara_smith5

STEMigo Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST

Engaging students in multimodal non fiction texts allow for stronger real world #STEM connections #WonderChat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST

Wow. Thanks, Mandy - fabulous resource! #Wonderchat https://t.co/DWnaBO24ra

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST
Thanks for sharing what an amazing resource #WonderChat #dubchat @Wonderopolis https://t.co/GlYhn9CM8w
- mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:43 PM EST
  
  Incase you missed it, Here I collect ideas how to use the fabulous website Wonderopolis w/ my students. https://t.co/ivPtobnXo0 #WonderChat

flynn_catherine Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST

@Irene_Latham, too! #wonderchat https://t.co/e5WfKV4M7I

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:44 PM EST

Poetry NF: Sidman, Douglas Florian, J Patrick Lewis, Besty Franco, @LauraPSalas @amylvpoemfarm Love the PoetryFriSci etc. :) #WonderChat

i_amJMC Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST

#WonderChat I am owner of local literacy workshop program in BayportNY #mommyandme #earlyliteracy2to5 #booknookcenter

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST

A7 Loved Wild Ideas, pub @owlkids Great for wonder, inquiry #wonderchat

AMitchell828 Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST

A7 #wonderchat The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla by Katherine Applegate is amazing. It teaches so many lessons.

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST

A7: Remember, too, for older readers, UNCLE JOHN'S BATHROOM READER series offers VOLUMES Research Editor-vetted NF text.#WonderChat

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST

Off to drive home from swim. Will wonder some more about this topic! Thanks for sharing all! #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST

@mandyrobek We would love to hear more about sign posts, too! #WonderChat @Jreaderwriter

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST

A6: Yes, combining bk w/ Wonder reinforces content & often extends content/thinking in new directions. Fosters inquiry! #WonderChat

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST

@knott_michele @LaurieThompson Not at all, my good friend! 🚴🏾 #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST

@knott_michele Thanks for stopping by! Drive safe! #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Feb 1 @ 8:47 PM EST

I had 8 pm stuck in my mind @Wonderopolis @tara_smith5. Glad I could pep in 😉. #WonderChat

KellyTumy Feb 1 @ 8:47 PM EST

Hey #wonderchat, have any resources to add to nature poetry for #poetrychat?

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:47 PM EST

Such a great NF picture book! Love to pair with atlanta zoo info on Ivan too! #WonderChat https://t.co/GHuRVy1q5v

AMitchell828 Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST

A7 #wonderchat The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla by Katherine Applegate is amazing. It teaches so many lessons.

MentorTextCentr Feb 1 @ 8:47 PM EST

A7.By the time you use a book as a mentor text, it should be the 2nd/3rd time you've read it to your Ss, not the 1st time. #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:47 PM EST

I can't read and type fast enough, so happy to have so many join us! #WonderChat https://t.co/A1dO9eZLQT

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST

@CathyMere We can't believe it's Q5 already! Time flies when we're having fun! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:47 PM EST

@Jonnai2 Great to hear! #WonderChat @tara_smith5

flynn_catherine Feb 1 @ 8:47 PM EST

A7 Jason Chin's Galapagos is a great NF mentor text. Also love Coral Reef & Redwoods #wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST

@Jonnai2 Your welcome, so glad you stopped by #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST

Q8 (Our final question) Q8: What is your favorite Wonder we should all check out? #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST

Check out the Educator Guide for more ideas about using Wonderopolis in the classroom! #WonderChat https://t.co/72urc4YluM

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST

.@KellyTumy Joyce Sidman. Helen Frost. Amy Ludwig Vanderwater. Betsey Franco. National Geographic Poetry Collection. #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST

@knott_michele Thanks for taking the time to join us! #wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST

@PaulWHankins Sounds very interesting! #WonderChat

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST

A7: love all these ideas! I don't have just 1 favorite. 🤗#wonderchat

auntierez Feb 1 @ 8:49 PM EST

Beautiful book! #wonderchat https://t.co/ipBMyC4ne0

knott_michele Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST

A7 Loved Wild Ideas, pub @owlkids Great for wonder, inquiry #wonderchat

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:49 PM EST

A8: All of them, or let Ss choose! :) #wonderchat

Kelsey_Harrell Feb 1 @ 8:49 PM EST

A7: This is one of my favorites #WonderChat https://t.co/H37iV4UBuZ

kthom0307_kathy Feb 1 @ 8:49 PM EST

#WonderChat A7 Pink and Say

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:49 PM EST

A7 UnBeelievables demonstrates poetry and NF connections. Can't write about something if you don't know a lot about it. #Wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:49 PM EST

A7: Did we just ask for 1 favorite nf book to share, thank goodness #nf10for10 is more books to share! #WonderChat

KellyTumy Feb 1 @ 8:49 PM EST

MOre from #wonderchat going on right now opposite us on Twitter! #poetrychat https://t.co/2pem0P2Gqj

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST

.@KellyTumy Joyce Sidman. Helen Frost. Amy Ludwig Vanderwater. Betsey Franco. National Geographic Poetry Collection. #WonderChat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:49 PM EST

A8 #51 :What do bees do in winter? My kids are always amazed by this one. So much to surprise and amaze #Wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:49 PM EST

@AshliHastings Great idea! Wonderopolis is GREAT for giving students choice & ownership in their learning! #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Feb 1 @ 8:49 PM EST

newA7 #2.The 1st time Ss hear a text, Ss're trying to understand it. 2nd time Ss hear it, Ss can zero in on the strategy. #WonderChat

Kelsey_Harrell Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST

A7: also another great text!#WonderChat https://t.co/ARaGlpBwH0

flynn_catherine Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST

Mary Ann Hoberman's collection The Tree That Time Built. I wrote about it on my blog here: https://t.co/vk9vmeZZTb #poetrychat #wonderchat

MrsHollyGerlach Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST

A7: My newest favorite :) #WonderChat https://t.co/Ci9iBq6EpR

wannabescarlett Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST

A8: Tomorrow's wonder must be the one on Punxatawney Phil! #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST

@tara_smith5 This is a fun one! #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST

A8 Check out Irene Latham's new poetry book, When the Sun Shines on Antarctica with this wonder: https://t.co/1TQdAoNsSV #wonderchat

flynn_catherine Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST

Kids love this book! #wonderchat https://t.co/AhKEWIF0pY

Kelsey_Harrell Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST

A7: also another great text!#WonderChat https://t.co/ARaGlpBwH0

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST

A8: Again... Can't pick just one... But I ❤️ Do Penguins Have Knees? 😉#wonderchat

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST

How did I miss this one?! #Wonderchat https://t.co/h13Za5M1i1

MrsHollyGerlach Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST

A7: My newest favorite :) #WonderChat https://t.co/Ci9iBq6EpR

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST

A7 I'm a fan of hybrid texts like Sophie Scott Goes South. May be my theme for #Nfpb10for10...still thinking. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST

@flynn_catherine Thanks for sharing! WONDERful post! #WonderChat

oolalume Feb 1 @ 8:51 PM EST

@adwoacamara @KadirNelson He's my favorite illustrator. his work is luminous #WonderChat

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:51 PM EST

@Wonderopolis looks amazing and well organized for teachers. I see some familiar photos 😃 #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:51 PM EST

A7: Snowflake Bentley and more so this year because I really want snow in OH! #WonderChat

Jreaderwriter Feb 1 @ 8:51 PM EST

@Wonderopolis @mandyrobek Talking about @KyleneBeers Notice and Note Nonfiction Signposts. Love the conversations. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:51 PM EST

@CathyMere Great #WOTDP! Thanks for the suggestion! #WonderChat

kellydunshee1 Feb 1 @ 8:51 PM EST

#Wonderchat i have 12yr old who loves Einstein weird but true facts . so any book recommendations to help her wonder would be great

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:51 PM EST

It is! And it gets better all the time. #Wonderchat https://t.co/OkDz2NBF1t

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:51 PM EST

@Wonderopolis looks amazing and well organized for teachers. I see some familiar photos 😃 #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:51 PM EST

@wannabescarlett Of course you have to explore that one tomorrow! #GroundhogDay #WonderChat

FirstAtBat Feb 1 @ 8:51 PM EST

#WonderChat my favorite wonders are the how's and the why's

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:52 PM EST

@RaRaPenguin Definitely a popular one! #WonderChat

STEMigo Feb 1 @ 8:52 PM EST

A7: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind about @wkamkwamba and his innovative thinking can truly inspire kids! #WonderChat #stemchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:52 PM EST

A7: I'm breaking the rules and offering another title, Dirt on Their Skirts. A great book about women's baseball. #WonderChat

Tamara_Jaimes Feb 1 @ 8:52 PM EST

@CathyMere Ubiquitous and Arlene Sardine are two of my all-time favs. #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:52 PM EST

Thinking the same thing! :-) Can't wait to learn from #Wonderchat and #nf10for10 friends... https://t.co/jRC6YqyPOl

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:49 PM EST

A7: Did we just ask for 1 favorite nf book to share, thank goodness #nf10for10 is more books to share! #WonderChat

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:52 PM EST

Yes! We are ready for that 1! Did Do Woodchucks really Chuck Wood? today. Perfect for #ProjectGroundhog #WonderChat https://t.co/h0gOR19nIo

wannabescarlett Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST

A8: Tomorrow's wonder must be the one on Punxatawney Phil! #wonderchat

MrsHollyGerlach Feb 1 @ 8:52 PM EST

A7: Another great read! #WonderChat https://t.co/HBN03f9vvE

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:53 PM EST

@knott_michele Thanks for sharing, I need to look at this. #WonderChat @owlkids

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:53 PM EST

@mandyrobek Reminds me that Wonders are GREAT ways to make real-world connections! #WonderChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:53 PM EST

One of my favorite wonders: https://t.co/Z9WTUHNVG5 Love the interactive video/brain game. Also connect to editing. #WonderChat

Kelsey_Harrell Feb 1 @ 8:53 PM EST

A7: students are always intrigued with this one! #WonderChat https://t.co/7hVg3WiCPs

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:53 PM EST

Thanks @CathyMere and @mandyrobek for an amazing chat - the archives are a must have for this chat. #WonderChat

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:53 PM EST

If you love wonder & picture books, join #nf10for10 event 2/19. Share 10 favorites. Join us: https://t.co/8FxJFIi6xU #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:54 PM EST

@JoEllenMcCarthy This is a GREAT one! #WonderChat

Jonnai2 Feb 1 @ 8:54 PM EST

A8: I like so many of the wonders. My favorite part is the camp! It engages me with my family (nieces and nephews too)! #WonderChat

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:54 PM EST

Don't forget. #BlackHistoryMonth presents opportunity to share lots of NF in different genres. #Room407 #WonderChat https://t.co/HdFcPA2Jqm

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:54 PM EST

A8: My favorite winter Wonder Where Do Worms Go in Winter? https://t.co/ZvXNUy7rlA #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:54 PM EST

@kellydunshee1 Be sure to check out #nf10for10 too late this month! Lots of book recommendations there, too! #WonderChat

STEMigo Feb 1 @ 8:54 PM EST

A7: can't forget this amazing kid promoting wonder... #WonderChat @iamkidpresident https://t.co/xQu4mUYvvb

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:55 PM EST

@tara_smith5 Thanks for joining us, Tara. Always happy to learn alongside you! #wonderchat @mandyrobek

FirstAtBat Feb 1 @ 8:55 PM EST

#WonderChat anyone know if Phil will be periscoped or live feed?

AshliHastings Feb 1 @ 8:55 PM EST

Thanks so much for a wonder-ful chat @wonderopolis! #wonderchat

wannabescarlett Feb 1 @ 8:55 PM EST

If you're still in the mood for more #PLN, #kinderchat starts in 10 min. #wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:55 PM EST

@CathyMere Great opportunity! Looking forward to #nf10for10! #WonderChat

Loveofxena Feb 1 @ 8:55 PM EST

Lots of nonfiction goodness by following #WonderChat @Wonderopolis

mariacaplin Feb 1 @ 8:55 PM EST

Such fun to see a bit of OHIO connection @CathyMere @mandyrobek great #wonderchat https://t.co/5Fb32ubbOW

tara_smith5 Feb 1 @ 8:53 PM EST

Thanks @CathyMere and @mandyrobek for an amazing chat - the archives are a must have for this chat. #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:55 PM EST

.@Jonnai2 Thanks for sharing about the camp, I need to explore this more. #WonderChat

MentorTextCentr Feb 1 @ 8:55 PM EST

Absolutely! Thank you! #WonderChat https://t.co/5HclYTVVbZ

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:54 PM EST

Don't forget. #BlackHistoryMonth presents opportunity to share lots of NF in different genres. #Room407 #WonderChat https://t.co/HdFcPA2Jqm

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:56 PM EST

@mandyrobek Thinking that pairs with Over and Under the Snow by @KateMessner perhaps: https://t.co/fYTRLXyi87 #wonderchat

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:56 PM EST

A8 This post has my favorite wonders connecting Kindness & Wonder: https://t.co/dqeJQRQlTE #WonderChat #kindness

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:56 PM EST

@tara_smith5 So glad you joined us and shared some Wonder-ful thinking. @CathyMere #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:56 PM EST

@tara_smith5 We couldn't agree more! We will tweet them out several times throughout the week! #WonderChat @CathyMere @mandyrobek

AMitchell828 Feb 1 @ 8:56 PM EST

Wonder - Who Was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? is a great wonder to go with any unit on civil rights. #Wonderchat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:56 PM EST

@Jonnai2 Thanks for the shout out to Camp Wonderopolis! Don't forget it's available year round! #WonderChat

RaRaPenguin Feb 1 @ 8:57 PM EST

I had a WONDER-ful time chatting! Thanks @Wonderopolis #wonderchat

MrsHollyGerlach Feb 1 @ 8:57 PM EST

A8: Ss ❤️ Wonder 1252: How do cats always land on all four feet? #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:57 PM EST

@JoEllenMcCarthy Love that there is so much focus on kindness these days! So important! #WonderChat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:57 PM EST

Thanks for sharing this post, I'll add it to my pinterest board. #WonderChat https://t.co/dp0PhNWjfe

JoEllenMcCarthy Feb 1 @ 8:56 PM EST

A8 This post has my favorite wonders connecting Kindness & Wonder: https://t.co/dqeJQRQlTE #WonderChat #kindness

MentorTextCentr Feb 1 @ 8:57 PM EST

GREAT! Looking forward to those tweets! #WonderChat https://t.co/EiqOKQaztr

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:56 PM EST

@tara_smith5 We couldn't agree more! We will tweet them out several times throughout the week! #WonderChat @CathyMere @mandyrobek

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:58 PM EST

@RaRaPenguin Thank you for stopping by and joining some Wonder Fun @Wonderopolis #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:58 PM EST

Thanks to everyone for joining #WonderChat tonight! A special thanks to @CathyMere & @mandyrobek! It was a WONDERful #WonderChat!

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:58 PM EST

Thanks to everyone for joining #WonderChat tonight! A special thanks to @CathyMere & @mandyrobek! It was a WONDERful #WonderChat!

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:58 PM EST

Thanks to @wonderopolis for allowing us the opportunity to learn with this wonder-ful community. #wonderchat

WymansWonders Feb 1 @ 8:58 PM EST

Thanks, @CathyMere and @mandyrobek LOVED my first #wonderchat! @Wonderopolis

mcarlson110 Feb 1 @ 8:58 PM EST

Mostly lurking tonight. Enjoyed the chat and the resources. #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:59 PM EST

All of the resources shared, blog posts, titles, etc! You all rock! @CathyMere & @mandyrobek Can't wait for #nf10for10! #WonderChat

Wonderopolis - Moderator Feb 1 @ 8:59 PM EST

@CathyMere We're HONORED to have you host! #WonderChat @wonderopolis

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:59 PM EST

Thanks to each of you for your contributions to the conversation around nonfiction and wonder. It was hard to keep up! #wonderchat

Jreaderwriter Feb 1 @ 8:59 PM EST

Thank you for the great conversation. @mandyrobek @CathyMere @Wonderopolis #WonderChat

flynn_catherine Feb 1 @ 8:59 PM EST

Thanks to @CathyMere, @mandyrobek, & everyone at @Wonderopolis for a great chat! #wonderchat

mandyrobek Feb 1 @ 8:59 PM EST

Where did the time go! I need a PD day to read through our #WonderChat archives & keep responding to so many wonder-ful friends, great night

PaulWHankins Feb 1 @ 8:59 PM EST

Some of my non-fiction reading from tonight. Picture Book and Poetry. #WonderChat https://t.co/9HJQEMIz1Y

CathyMere Feb 1 @ 8:59 PM EST

@WymansWonders Loved learning with you tonight. I think you are now a regular. ;o) #wonderchat @mandyrobek @Wonderopolis