#2ndchat Archive

#2ndchat is a Twitter hashtag that can be used to chat, collaborate, and grow with other second grade educators from around the world. Every other week we will discuss a different topic. It's a great way to help grow your PLN (Professional/Personal Learning Network) and share ideas with others.

Wednesday January 9, 2019
8:00 PM EST

  • Ron_Martiello Jan 9 @ 8:00 PM EST
    In just 1 hour, join #3rdchat with guest moderator @katiemartinedu as she leads our discussion on Learner Centered Innovation. #LCInnovation #kinderchat #1stchat #2ndchat #4thchat #5thchat #6thchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hello everyone! We are excited to have @RangerRidley as host tonight! #2ndchat
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Good evening #2ndchat & Happy New Year!
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Happy New Year to you! My name is Carol from Birmingham, AL. Sadly, we had record breaking rainfall during our winter break so no outside activities then. #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:07 PM EST
    What did you do @RangerRidley ? How much real winter weather do you have? I live in AL so rare chance here. :) #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley, @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Question 1 for #2ndchat coming right up ...
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:08 PM EST
  • Holtclass Jan 9 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Coming in late.... Katie Holt from Cincinnati- spent time running with my dogs over the break. #2ndchat
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Winter fun in the Ridley household this past break ... #2ndchat
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Winter fun with classes #2ndchat
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Welcome Katie - I'm a marathoner myself ... love winter running #2ndchat
    In reply to @Holtclass
  • TechWarriorKES Jan 9 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Hi there #2ndchat ! Michael here from Virginia Beach, VA- I totally enjoyed being out working in my yard over the break on the 60 degree days we are having! Snow..maybe on the way this weekend...:)
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: There is something amazing that happens to people mentally when we spend time outside. It makes me so much calmer. There is so much to see & learn about when you are outside! #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • chuttonMES Jan 9 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: Outdoor learning is effective to help Ss become scientist by observin the changes (writing, drawing, sharing data) #2ndchat
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Which brings into discussion the value of outdoor learning to #mentalhealth #2ndchat
    • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:10 PM EST
      A1: There is something amazing that happens to people mentally when we spend time outside. It makes me so much calmer. There is so much to see & learn about when you are outside! #2ndchat
      In reply to @RangerRidley
  • vickiemorgado1 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Vickie joining a bit late...#2ndchat from Ontario Canada where it is going to be extra cold this week. Over the break we went hiking and outdoor ice skating.
  • capper2teach Jan 9 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Great to see kids dressed for the weather! We can’t go out in snow because kids don’t even own snow boots most of the time! #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Where do you live? #2ndchat
    In reply to @capper2teach, @RangerRidley
  • Holtclass Jan 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1- helping them stop, observe and listen. Sometimes they don’t have time to do this often outside #2ndchat
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
    You don't need much snow to see the excitement for outdoor learning #2ndchat
  • vickiemorgado1 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Agree me too and I have witnessed it with the students. Great for mental health and wellness. There is also so much to learn and great connections made with curriculum areas. #2ndchat
    • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:10 PM EST
      A1: There is something amazing that happens to people mentally when we spend time outside. It makes me so much calmer. There is so much to see & learn about when you are outside! #2ndchat
      In reply to @RangerRidley
  • Science4UsSays Jan 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Hello everyone! Jenna here from SoFL 🌴☀️ I got to literally CHILL for a few days in CT ⛄️ with fam! A1: There are a million more cool things OUTSIDE than inside! #2ndchat
  • capper2teach Jan 9 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Just Kansas City but our weather changes every few days. 69 yesterday and snow coming on Friday. It’s always like that here #2ndchat
    In reply to @missmac100, @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Hi Jenna - I spent the winter break in the Keys for work one year ... you may not get winter as I know it in Ontario - but we did experience a change in temperature & species seen! #2ndchat
    In reply to @Science4UsSays
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:14 PM EST
    There was a tree cutter WAY up in a pine tree yesterday. We all just stood there watching him as he cut the limbs and moved up & down the tree with ease. So cool! #2ndchat
    In reply to @vickiemorgado1
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:15 PM EST
    TRUTH! Especially if you want to see insect life. In the south we have an abundance. :) #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Question 2 for #2ndchat ...
  • Science4UsSays Jan 9 @ 8:16 PM EST
    I can also see so many cool activities to do in this pic! Motion, measurement, weather, materials, phases, animal/plant, etc! #2ndchat And I see all that fresh air!
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:16 PM EST
    WOW! We get snow so few times that even if kids had snow clothes/boots, they would have outgrown them by the time we had snow again. :) HA! #2ndchat
    In reply to @capper2teach, @RangerRidley
  • Science4UsSays Jan 9 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Oh I bet! This morning it was 58 degrees!!! 😉 But seriously, we see more manatees, birds, etc #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:17 PM EST
    We participated in a global project where we compared high/low temperatures all over the world. My kids loved that! Shadow lengths are cool to teach in all seasons. #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • TechWarriorKES Jan 9 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A1. Ok- the funny thing is they need to be OUTSIDE more like when I was a kid! But, I see this as not only outside, but "OUTSIDE" of a typical classroom environment-I created a living room in my class, flex seating, and noticed huge changes in that! #2ndchat
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Kicksledding down the trails with classes #2ndchat
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Hi sorry I was late. Making catapults with after school kiddos #2ndchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:19 PM EST
    I love making catapults with kids. So glad you are here! You always add so much, Shawn! #2ndchat
    In reply to @swkreed
  • Science4UsSays Jan 9 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2: I love tying everything to art and science! You could collect weather data, make snowflakes-geometry... #2ndchat
  • vickiemorgado1 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:20 PM EST
    If there is snow you could do lessons on symmetry in mathematics and create art in the snow. #2ndchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:20 PM EST
    When I was little, we slide down hills in boxes trash can lids, or on cookie sheets. #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Birdwatching in winter - even if you don't see a lot of snow - birds unlike other critters don't hibernate & can be an inspiring math lesson (or three) #2ndchat
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2 cardinal counting. Calendar math for rainy day recess tally marks. Inches of rain for weather using instruments. #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • vickiemorgado1 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Students could measure the distance they travelled (measurment not numeracy though). #2ndchat
  • Science4UsSays Jan 9 @ 8:21 PM EST
    👍🏼👍🏼 Agreed! We used to take “field trips” to meet the lunch staff, custodians, etc. and we challenged them with math and spelling games! They loved it! #2ndchat
    In reply to @TechWarriorKES
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:21 PM EST
    It was SUPER cool to watch. He was in control the whole time and they make TONS of money doing it because others can't do it! #2ndchat Good to see you, Peg.
    In reply to @TechVolak2, @vickiemorgado1
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:21 PM EST
    We created a #MakerSpace event with a local middle school creating "Formula One" sleds ... #2ndchat
    In reply to @missmac100
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:22 PM EST
    It's getting close to time to start the 3 Pig project! :) #2ndchat
    In reply to @TechWarriorKES, @swkreed
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:22 PM EST
    lol it sprinkles and they called indoor recess.. Midwest would LOL at us wimpy Cali schools #2ndchat your weather is bananas
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • Science4UsSays Jan 9 @ 8:22 PM EST
    There are a lot of STEAM and STEM ideas that could pop in here! #2ndchat
    In reply to @missmac100, @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:22 PM EST
    How far can that rabbit track be? Does that make you think it is going slow? Or is it going fast because the tracks are farther apart? #2ndchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:23 PM EST
    We normally have more ICE than snow. No one can drive on black ice. It gets scary when we get a chance of snow because of that! #2ndchat
    In reply to @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Question 3: #2ndchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:24 PM EST
    YES! #2ndchat
    In reply to @Science4UsSays, @RangerRidley
  • fdk_donnaindra Jan 9 @ 8:24 PM EST
    #2ndchat this puddle led to discussions about depth, capacity, and height during Outdoor Learning in our Kindergarten Yard.
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:24 PM EST
    in the REALM of English/Language Arts ... #2ndchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A3: Poetry and descriptive writing is great when seasons change or when weather changes. #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • vickiemorgado1 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Hi Donna, Glad you could join the chat! I was thinking about all the great things you are doing with outdoor learing in your class! #2ndchat
    In reply to @fdk_donnaindra
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Very cool! #2ndchat
    In reply to @fdk_donnaindra
  • capper2teach Jan 9 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Nope I’m in Kansas City and they won’t send us out if it’s under 20 windchill. It’s more the kids not being dressed appropriately anymore. When did a hoodie become a winter coat?#2ndchat
    In reply to @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A3- Winter has so many aspects from the great read aloud to scientific integration in ELA. Also awesome time to also integrate holidays and culture. #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Have you been introduced to the concept of adopting schoolyard puddles? If not, let me introduce you to my pal on the trail @LaurelFynes #2ndchat
    • fdk_donnaindra Jan 9 @ 8:24 PM EST
      #2ndchat this puddle led to discussions about depth, capacity, and height during Outdoor Learning in our Kindergarten Yard.
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:26 PM EST
    If under 60 here I make em keep their jackets on all the time. But I’m hot!! So move slower lol #2ndchat :)
    In reply to @capper2teach, @RangerRidley
  • Science4UsSays Jan 9 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Q3: Poetry writing... journaling, songs, sketching, creating... so many famous writers and artists are inspired by the outdoors #2ndchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:27 PM EST
    BUT I think it makes them calmer when they return. #2ndchat
    In reply to @TechVolak2, @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:27 PM EST
    If it's real cold - we at our outdoor ed centres modify programming ... in experiential #EnviroEd we mitigate our risk ... we don't avoid it - but we plan it #2ndchat
    • capper2teach Jan 9 @ 8:25 PM EST
      Nope I’m in Kansas City and they won’t send us out if it’s under 20 windchill. It’s more the kids not being dressed appropriately anymore. When did a hoodie become a winter coat?#2ndchat
      In reply to @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • TechWarriorKES Jan 9 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A2 I think you all have covered any I would suggest! I mostly like working on PROBABILITY...will we get enough snow to close schools!!! It only takes a few inches in my beach town! LOL #2ndchat
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:27 PM EST
    #2ndchat hahaha
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • Science4UsSays Jan 9 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Then let’s create the outdoors, indoors! Make science snow or play activities with “snowballs,” freeze ice pops, etc. #2ndchat
    In reply to @capper2teach, @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Not about Midwest weather. #2ndchat
    In reply to @capper2teach, @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:29 PM EST
    I used to but then I realized that I'm hot natured and so are some of my kids. Other freeze when it's super warm. I always tell my parents to have that discussion with their child at home & dress them for their preferences. :) #2ndchat
    In reply to @swkreed, @capper2teach, @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:30 PM EST
    I & other #2ndchat members do the Life Cycle of a Snowman which is really great for those of us in warm climates. #2ndchat
    In reply to @Science4UsSays, @capper2teach, @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • capper2teach Jan 9 @ 8:30 PM EST
    That’s what we do. We build indoor snowmen in trays and then time their rates of melting and measure and graph the changes. Kids love it! #2ndchat
    In reply to @Science4UsSays, @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • Science4UsSays Jan 9 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Ooooohhhh- phase changes! #2ndchat
    In reply to @missmac100, @capper2teach, @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:31 PM EST
    There is little I enjoy more than reading Jack London or perhaps Robert Service around a campfire ... #2ndchat
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:31 PM EST
    That’s great!! #2ndchat
    In reply to @capper2teach, @Science4UsSays, @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:31 PM EST
    I lived in PA for about a year. The cold & snow didn't bother me at all except for being wet when the snowflakes melted. It was the first time I could actually SEE cool snowflakes instead of just blobs of snow. #2ndchat
    In reply to @swkreed, @capper2teach, @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:32 PM EST
    EXACTLY! It sits in an electric griddle that gets turned on at the end. So fun! #2ndchat
    In reply to @Science4UsSays, @capper2teach, @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Dressing for the weather makes the day so much more enjoyable! #2ndchat - it's not cool to be cold.
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:32 PM EST
    I want to know more about this, please! #2ndchat
    In reply to @capper2teach, @Science4UsSays, @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Haha it’s Carol #2ndchat
    In reply to @missmac100, @capper2teach, @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Ha! TRUTH! :) #2ndchat
    In reply to @swkreed, @capper2teach, @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Question 4: #2ndchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Very rarely. #2ndchat
    In reply to @TechWarriorKES, @Science4UsSays, @capper2teach, @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Honestly most snow impacts our school is kiddos couldn’t get home from the mountains because of the snow. Lake Tahoe Reno area. Had a few kids stuck in traffic for 6 hours went 5 miles #2ndchat
  • Science4UsSays Jan 9 @ 8:34 PM EST
    I’ve only been in FL for about 4 years, but I have to say there are snowy opps: they make an outdoor sledding place- fake snow and snowmen are everywhere. Skating rinks are popular- I saw kids throwing snowballs from the ice last weekend! #2ndchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Do you remember when we had to spend the night at school a few years ago? That was quite an experience! #2ndchat
    In reply to @swkreed
  • fdk_donnaindra Jan 9 @ 8:35 PM EST
    #2ndchat A3: after ‘cooking’ in our mud kitchen, we explored recipes for soup and wrote a recipe together for vegetable soup. We made soup outside with found materials and made soup inside with vegetable the children brought from home.
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A4: This is one of my favorites! I've never thought about the science behind it but now I'm thinking of discovering how a zipper works.https://t.co/924NfbPJm9 #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:36 PM EST
    #2ndchat Some favourite winter inquiry books of mine #EnviroEd
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Yep! #2ndchat
    In reply to @missmac100
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Ooh and history of the zipper. Could they invent a better fastener. #2ndchat
    In reply to @missmac100, @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A4: I also love 50 Below Zero by Robert Munsch #2ndchat https://t.co/jC66ZtzDZE
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
    I’m drawing a blank right now so bookmarking all of these. #2ndchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
    RIGHT! Wouldn't that be cool. Now my mind is spinning #2ndchat
    In reply to @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • Science4UsSays Jan 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
    Q4: I’ve been Skyping and Google Hanging with classrooms this winter with this fun book! Let me know if you’d like to join in! Phase changes, kindness and certainly inquiry! #2ndchat
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Love reading these to classes - both near and far ... if not in person - from my forest to their classroom! #2ndchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:39 PM EST
    This looks great! #2ndchat
    In reply to @Science4UsSays, @hayes_melisa, @bmilla84, @Hachen2nd
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4: I love this book about having recess 20 degress below zero (nonfiction ) #2ndchat https://t.co/y4NB9voaQV
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A3- I do like Snowy Day #2ndchat
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Question 5: #2ndchat
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:41 PM EST
    I bet Alaskan kiddos chuckle at these temps #2ndchat
    In reply to @missmac100, @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:41 PM EST
    With #EnviroEd chat (which I moderate) for going on six years we've encouraged the PLN to support each other in such ways ... What are your ideas #2ndchat?
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:41 PM EST
    I love it. Still hoping we get snow and also that one day I'll get to go to FETC! Is it in Orlando? #2ndchat
    In reply to @TechWarriorKES, @Science4UsSays, @capper2teach, @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • Holtclass Jan 9 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Sorry all- have to scoot. Am loving reading about all the fun winter education ideas going on!!! #2ndchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A5: Global collaboration is KEY to this. That's why Twitter is such a powerful learning tool. Kids need to see what other places are like so they can compare/contrast & connect. #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • Science4UsSays Jan 9 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Q5: it’s so great to do global collaborations- in fact, right now, @hayes_melisa has been requesting that folks/classes share a weather report via Flipgrid or video so they can collect data. Other educators do a mystery Skype to guess locations based on clues. #2ndchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Thanks for stopping by, Katie! #2ndchat
    In reply to @Holtclass
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:43 PM EST
    I know they do! #2ndchat
    In reply to @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • Science4UsSays Jan 9 @ 8:44 PM EST
    My cousin lives in Anchorage and said that they sometimes get snowfall in August... #2ndchat
    In reply to @swkreed, @missmac100, @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:44 PM EST
    It is really interesting! #2ndchat
    In reply to @capper2teach, @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Ideas to collaborate on winter with other classes? a) Track migration with classes from different latitudes b) Storytelling c) Comparing schoolyards d) Watching the seasons change by zones (ie we get leaves on our trees in spring before you do) #2ndchat
  • vickiemorgado1 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A5: With technology using tools like @SkypeClassroom and @Twitter provide oppportunities to connect. #2ndchat
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A5 in the past we’ve done sharing weather each month and tracking. Showing different schools at different times of the year. I also love @lhighfill One Tree project to show weather changes. #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley, @lhighfill
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Has your class "visited" a #SugarBush? Can they? Even if in Alabama or Florida? https://t.co/mdII9HvrlW #2ndchat
  • hayes_melisa Jan 9 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Hi #2ndchat Melisa from Oh, I am soo sorry I am late🥺
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:49 PM EST
    That's like us having high 80 degree temps in December. I remember many Christmas days wearing shorts and short sleeve t-shirts #2ndchat
    In reply to @Science4UsSays, @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Question 6: #2ndchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Hi, Melissa! It's always good to see you! #2ndchat
    In reply to @hayes_melisa
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:50 PM EST
    You’re still cool!! #2ndchat yay not the last one here.
    In reply to @hayes_melisa
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:51 PM EST
    Well, I can talk about the flipside of trying to enjoy the heat of summer. We introduce them to fun water parks, ice cream parlors & amazing all natural popsicle places. We also keep the AC on! #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • TechWarriorKES Jan 9 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5 I LOVE the way @PintoBeanz11 and @jlabar2me in California and NJ collaborate about that and more! They do it as a daily calendar activity. BUT also a field trip to a pumpkin patch. In Los Angeles pumpkin patches are in PARKING LOTS- did ya know that?! #2ndchat
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A6 Exposure to experiential learning like stem labs as well as other places. 2nd is great because we have geography and landforms so lots of land talk. #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Yes, I love that they do that. I did NOT know that they have pumpkin patches in parking lots. Can they not grow pumpkins in CA? @swkreed #2ndchat
    In reply to @TechWarriorKES, @PintoBeanz11, @jlabar2me, @swkreed
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:53 PM EST
    #2ndchat ... how are they made?
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:53 PM EST
    I love this! :) #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Last Q of the evening for #2ndchat ...
  • vickiemorgado1 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A6: I think properly dressed makes enjoying winter more enjoyable. We have had school play days and winter olympic days outside with games. #2ndchat
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Depends.. Cali is extremely fertile I’m pretty sure we grow most pumpkins. Up north tons of pumpkin patches. We visit the local school farm right before Halloween #2ndchat
    In reply to @missmac100, @TechWarriorKES, @PintoBeanz11, @jlabar2me
  • hayes_melisa Jan 9 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A5. My kids are reporting weather each day in the hopes my #PLN will respond with their temps & location on twitter or @Flipgrid where they will enter data & graph on #numbers app & use keynote for presentation of locations temps etc. #2ndchat
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A7: I think using devices to record things/observations are great and then kids can vlog about it or use the video/images with Seesaw or Google Apps to share what they learned. #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:55 PM EST
    A7 have access to documenting expanding and exploring during outdoor ed is crucial. Being able to capture those learning moments makes the difference because a delaying moment and a awesome memory. #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A7: I also thing devices are amazing to growth or changes over time. I make a time elapse video of our snowman (iceman) as he is in the morning until he evaporates in the afternoon. #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • Science4UsSays Jan 9 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Definitely! And of course they can use a Flipgrid booth and share our experiences or data too! Then you can collab with others! #2ndchat
    In reply to @missmac100, @RangerRidley
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:56 PM EST
    We always capture amazing things when walking to and from class. Also kids come running if they find something amazing so they can take a pic with my phone #2ndchat
    In reply to @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Right! Plus kids can compare what they thought the most important events were and discuss why. #2ndchat
    In reply to @swkreed, @RangerRidley
  • vickiemorgado1 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Agree! At a local park some of the trees have QR codes that you scan so you can learn more about the trees. There are apps that identify Leaves. #2ndchat
    • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:54 PM EST
      A7: I think using devices to record things/observations are great and then kids can vlog about it or use the video/images with Seesaw or Google Apps to share what they learned. #2ndchat
      In reply to @RangerRidley
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:57 PM EST
    I know some @Apple Ed reps that would love this type of activities. That’s awesome. #2ndchat
    In reply to @hayes_melisa, @Flipgrid, @Apple
  • capper2teach Jan 9 @ 8:57 PM EST
    WiFi reaches outside so we often do recording for seesaw outside. Used it lately for force and motion and even for adverbs. Parents love to see what they come up with and they have more room to be creative. #2ndchat
    In reply to @missmac100, @RangerRidley
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:57 PM EST
    So why do you think they visited a parking lot? Was it because they were in the city? ???? #2ndchat
    In reply to @swkreed, @TechWarriorKES, @PintoBeanz11, @jlabar2me
  • RangerRidley Jan 9 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Like tech ... Winter & any outdoor learning is the right tool, for the right student at the right time ... don't sell short the power of a blue sky, fresh air & a lack of physical boundaries in modern education #2ndchat
  • MathDenisNJ Jan 9 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Just 30 minutes til #MakeItReal Chat! Join me and share what you're excited about trying this year!!! #kidsdeserveit #122edchat #ohedchat #fledchat #celebratED #eduAR #MoreEDU #edtechbridge #2ndchat #tlap
  • hayes_melisa Jan 9 @ 8:59 PM EST
    A7. Virtual field trips @SkypeScientist @Flipgrid is amazing tool!!! #2ndchat
  • swkreed Jan 9 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Yep probably. LA is HUUUUGE! We’re urban surrounded by agriculture up north. #2ndchat
    In reply to @missmac100, @TechWarriorKES, @PintoBeanz11, @jlabar2me
  • missmac100 - Moderator Jan 9 @ 8:59 PM EST
    I want to thank @RangerRidley for hosting such a fun and interesting topic tonight on #2ndchat. Let's all try to do more things outside and TWEET about it so others can join in! As others to join in- they will!
    In reply to @RangerRidley, @RangerRidley