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This is Part 2 of the #TeachChat transcript from Wednesday, July 13, 2011 about the Common Core Standards. Read Part 1 HERE.
*Remember – Start at the bottom and read UP!
Next chat topic is: Back to School Game Plan! =) See you in 2 weeks if not before! #teachchat -10:04 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher Buh bye! #TeachChat [Like it? http://bit.ly/nyuBP4 ] -10:04 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher Buh bye! #TeachChat -10:04 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe Goodnight everyone! #teachchat -10:04 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SunnyInSecond Night all! I’m going to recuperate #teachchat -10:03 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn @ReallyGoodStuff Same goes to you! #teachchat -10:03 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher @geauxteach I tried that last time at Cracker Barrel. I was getting strange looks… HA!! sitting in a rocking chair tweeting?#TeachChat -10:03 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Thanks again everyone! Have a fabulous night!!#teachchat -10:03 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
hilary35t @SunnyInSecond at cracker barrel??? You crack me up!#teachchat -10:03 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn I could not imagine doing this chat on a phone! #teachchat -10:02 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ScienceStuffAmy @SunnyInSecond @geauxteach Haha #teachchat -10:02 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher There is a #daily5 chat on Friday 7:00 CST. #TeachChat[Like it? http://goo.gl/G6Lhf ] -10:02 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SunnyInSecond @geauxteach It’s impossible on the phone! I tried that last time at Cracker Barrel. I was getting strange looks… #teachchat -10:02 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher There is a #daily5 chat on Friday 7:00 CST. #TeachChat -10:02 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
hilary35t @geauxteach me too!!! #teachchat -10:01 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
AnIowaTeacher Very cool! I can brag about my #teachchat to my FB friends, Skype to to other people, and maybe blog about it too…..:-P -10:01 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
erocklewitz Missing chat nights with #kinderchat! Tried out#teachchat…great but too fast!!! -10:01 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
hilary35t #teachchat yeah! Fun but I feel like maybe I need a 1 on 1 assistant! -10:01 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff I’m looking now! lol RT @topcntryfn: What will the next topic be? #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn RT @frugalteacher: @reallygoodstuff - thanks for all you do for teachers! #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
geauxteach Had a gr8 time at #TeachChat Next time I’m using a keyboard, not a phone! -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe RT @frugalteacher: @reallygoodstuff - thanks for all you do for teachers! #TeachChat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
misuzb Times two! RT @TeacherInMe Thanks Brandi! #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan Thank you. RT @frugalteacher: @reallygoodstuff - thanks for all you do for teachers! #TeachChat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan Too funny. RT @SunnyInSecond: I need a manicure now, my nail polish is all worn off the edges! #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn What will the next topic be? #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher @reallygoodstuff - thanks for all you do for teachers!#TeachChat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Sec_Solutions LOL! RT @SunnyInSecond: I need a manicure now, my nail polish is all worn off the edges! #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
3rdGrdGridiron @ScienceStuffAmy Mine too! Exactly! I need water and a sweatband! Whew! Had a blast! #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SunnyInSecond I need a manicure now, my nail polish is all worn off the edges! #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Our next chat is in 2 weeks at 9pm EST #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
mrsrichert This was a blast, thanks y’all! #teachchat #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe RT @ReallyGoodStuff: For those of you with cramped fingers from fast and furious typing, ice packs work well =) #teachchat-9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
76_sharon @ReallyGoodStuff Thanks for an interesting evening. 6:00 is too early for me! #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
deeniceboo @ReallyGoodStuff Thx #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn You are an early bird @reallygoodstuff Can’t wait to read it all! #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan #teachchat thanks for a GREAT chat. So fast, can’t wait for the archives. -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff For those of you with cramped fingers from fast and furious typing, ice packs work well =) #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
theOCBlog #TeachChat Thanks everyone! Brandi – awesome as always!-9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SarahKay77M #TeachChat Off to focus on my exams… this was a fun procrastination tool! -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
timone618 @ScienceStuffAmy Me, too! #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
MathInTheMiddle I’ve had a blast with ya’ll tonight Can mark this off my bucket list #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
AnIowaTeacher #teachchat Goodness….need to upgrade my DSL for this!! -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe Thanks Brandi! #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
KinderChat123 RT @erocklewitz: All Kinder teachers, check out#kinderchat Awesome way to talk to other kindergarten teachers!#teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Clawlis this was my first ever twitter experience and it was great!!! I will be back! #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
sarahcarper Thanks for a great chat tonight!! Can’t wait for the next!!#teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn RT @frugalteacher: RT @theOCBlog: #TeachChat bahvior mgmt ideas too #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Pam940 RT @ScienceStuffAmy: I really enjoyed my first ever tweetchat! Thanks everyone. Next time Ill take my vitamins first #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
happycampergirl RT @erocklewitz: All Kinder teachers, check out#kinderchat Awesome way to talk to other kindergarten teachers!#teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Just a reminder that I’ll have the ENTIRE transcript up on The Teachers’ Lounge for you tomorrow morning at 6am!#teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ScienceStuffAmy I really enjoyed my first ever tweetchat! Thanks everyone. Next time I’ll take my vitamins first #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Sec_Solutions Me too! RT @frugalteacher: Im exhausted! #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan RT @ReallyGoodStuff: Wow! What an amazing chat tonight everyone! #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher I’m exhausted! #TeachChat [Like it? http://goo.gl/kaUG3] -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
deeniceboo This was fast and great #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
misuzb RT @ReallyGoodStuff: Wow! What an amazing chat tonight everyone! #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe Thanks so much for ANOTHER great #teachchat tonight! Now I need to go through the chat and follow my new friends! -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
momster3333 differentiation #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
technotchr Yes… this too! RT @MathInTheMiddle: math & science integration #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff If you won, and I don’t already have your info, I’ll be contacting you in a Direct Message #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
timone618 @ReallyGoodStuff Thanks..great idea! #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher I’m exhausted! #TeachChat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TRockR Don’t forget to follow #3rdchat start Wednesday, July 27th at 7:00pm! #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
misuzb That’s an interesting topic for sure! RT @timone618 Merit pay… #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SarahKay77M #TeachChat Fun and exhilerating! Thanks for the experience! -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
MathInTheMiddle @deeniceboo @frugalteacher oooh that’s good!!!#teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Wow! What an amazing chat tonight everyone!#teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
sarahcarper @ReallyGoodStuff yay! thanks! #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
technotchr green schools initiatives #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
shanaraeabc123 ooh yes, more on workstations! #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
AnIowaTeacher #teachchat More ed tech or just teaching writing -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
mrsrichert @MathInTheMiddle LOL – me, too! #teachchat #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SunnyInSecond RT @MathInTheMiddle: dang I went braindead – LOL!#teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
MathInTheMiddle math & science integration #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher RT @theOCBlog: #TeachChat bahvior mgmt ideas too#TeachChat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
momster3333 @MathInTheMiddle Me too!!! #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff You win!! =) RT @sarahcarper: organization!#teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
deeniceboo RT @frugalteacher: Blogging skype social networking in class #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
timone618 Merit pay… #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Clawlis yes plc!! #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SarahKay77M RT @theOCBlog: #TeachChat bahvior mgmt ideas too -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
MathInTheMiddle dang I went braindead #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
theOCBlog #TeachChat bahvior mgmt ideas too -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
geauxteach @ReallyGoodStuff Back 2 School ideas #TeachChat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
shanaraeabc123 unit ideas #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
justagirl728 learning support healp #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn Math strategies #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher Blogging skype social networking in class #TeachChat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
momster3333 more common core #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan #teachchat I agree with @theOCBlog -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
misuzb RT @librarylady921: @CYarzy @misuzb so true we have one in every room and only a couple of teachers use it correctly #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Roxceedel Classroom organization #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Pam940 A discussion on PLC’s #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
KimCollatos I would like more on workstations #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
erocklewitz more time! #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
lessonplandiva RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesn’t pass this fast on the treadmill?? #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe #teachchat Bulletin board ideas! Always a fun one! -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
chilli94 BB ideas #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ScienceStuffAmy Science stuff #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
hilary35t @SunnyInSecond LOL How true is that? #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
sarahcarper organization! #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
76_sharon I thought you were kidding! #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
theOCBlog #TeachChat DI -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff What would you like to see for fall TeachChats?#teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
76_sharon Please forgiveme for this, but earlier you said I won. Since this is my first time on here, what did I win? #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
technotchr Absolutely! You got it. RT @SunnyInSecond: @technotchr it would have to have speech-to-tweet capability. Get on that!#teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
kelvorhis Pulling thoughts together for mtg with colleague tom. to work on Gr.10 CCS. Following #teachchat to see how others feel about CCSS. -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
librarylady921 @SunnyInSecond @technotchr I agree I can’t text that fast #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
misuzb I know:( Kids need to interact with the boards to make learning meaningful. They can be a great tool! RT @hilary35t @misuzb ouch!#teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
technotchr cool to see so many TpTers involved in the chat #teachchat-9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
hilary35t @ScienceStuffAmy I know! I miss my creativity…feel like a robot sometimes! #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn @ReallyGoodStuff Very crazy for sure. #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
engaginged Before we go I have to plug the twitter chat I’m developing for urban educators. Stay tuned for hashtag, date, time. #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff The last question and the first answer wins it so get ready… #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SunnyInSecond @technotchr it would have to have speech-to-tweet capability. Get on that! #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
theOCBlog RT @TeacherInMe: #teachchat and other edu Twitter chats ALWAYS go by fast! Agreed! -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
AnIowaTeacher LOL @ tweeting and treadmilling! #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
mrsrichert Yes, this is fast, I’m a nervous wreck! #teachchat #teachchat-9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
justagirl728 yay #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
librarylady921 RT @ScienceStuffAmy: This has been the fastest thing I have ever done…its crazy. #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe #teachchat and other edu Twitter chats ALWAYS go by fast! -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan RT @ReallyGoodStuff: Let’s do one last giveaway because this was a CRAZY chat tonight! #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Let’s do one last giveaway because this was a CRAZY chat tonight! #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
theOCBlog RT @hilary35t: @theOCBlog awesome! Especially with great teachers like you charity! #teachchat AWWW – thanks! -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SarahKay77M #TeachChat The ultimate multi-tasking challenge! -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher I play @wordswithfriends on the treadmill and listen to@pandora_radio #TeachChat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ScienceStuffAmy This has been the fastest thing I have ever done…it’s crazy. #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Sec_Solutions Thanks for the experience! I will be back! #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
theOCBlog @technotchr Love it! #TeachChat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
MathInTheMiddle @SunnyInSecond @ReallyGoodStuff My heartrate is thru the roof with just this chat #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
timone618 @shanaraeabc123 @AnIowaTeacher I hope so! #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
librarylady921 @CYarzy @misuzb so true we have one in every room and only a couple of teachers use it correctly #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
hilary35t @theOCBlog awesome! Especially with great teachers like you charity! #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SarahKay77M Definitely! RT @SunnyInSecond: @ReallyGoodStufftweeting+treadmill=ER visit. for sure. #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
technotchr Invention idea — treadmill with built-in tweet capabilities. Alas, someone probably already invented it. #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
theOCBlog RT @msreagan: #teachchat I can’t imagine tweeting on a treadmill. I’d be flat on my face w/in 2 seconds. AGREED! -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SunnyInSecond @ReallyGoodStuff tweeting+treadmill=ER visit. for sure.#teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
misuzb RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesn’t pass this fast on the treadmill?? #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
shanaraeabc123 @AnIowaTeacher I agree with you! Will help with transient students! #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Sec_Solutions LOL RT @MathInTheMiddle: @SunnyInSecond I think I love you! #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn RT @AnIowaTeacher: Excited about a common language among teachers, something that can be talked from district to district.#teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
sarahcarper @ReallyGoodStuff I’m sure tweeting is hard on a treadmill!! haha #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
deeniceboo RT @AnIowaTeacher: Excited about a common language among teachers, something that can be talked from district to district.#teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Pam940 RT @AnIowaTeacher: Excited about a common language among teachers, something that can be talked from district to district.#teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan #teachchat I can’t imagine tweeting on a treadmill. I’d be flat on my face w/in 2 seconds. -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
hilary35t @misuzb ouch! #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
geauxteach @sarahcarper I agree. I love my Nook, but prefer good old paper books for NF reading. #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher RT @erocklewitz: Haha! RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesnt pass this fast on the treadmill?? #TeachChat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Roxceedel @hilary35t This is our second year with it. Still learning. do u do centers with it? #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
AnIowaTeacher Excited about a common language among teachers, something that can be talked from district to district. #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
technotchr Agreed! RT @frugalteacher: There is a time and place for text books – the 20th century. #TeachChat in 3rd wrld countries#teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff It would if we were tweeting! =)RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesnt pass this fast on the treadmill?? #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe I meant the collaboration nationwide with sharing resources and ideas! #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn It sure has flown by! RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesnt pass this fast on the treadmill??#teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
3rdGrdGridiron @SunnyInSecond You’re a hoot! #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
erocklewitz Haha! RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesnt pass this fast on the treadmill?? #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Sec_Solutions RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesnt pass this fast on the treadmill?? LOVE IT #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan LOL! RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesn’t pass this fast on the treadmill?? #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ScienceStuffAmy @Sec_Solutions @ScienceStuffAmy @sarahcarper I can’t imagine education minus literature! #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff So glad you hung in there with us!! =) RT@SarahKay77M: #TeachChat Whoa! Yippee!!! #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn @SarahKay77M Way to go!!! #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
3rdGrdGridiron @theOCBlog Exactly!!! I’m super excited!!! #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
chilli94 consistency!1 #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SunnyInSecond Almost over already? How come an hour doesn’t pass this fast on the treadmill?? #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
sweitz508 RT @frugalteacher: There is a time and place for text books – the 20th century. #TeachChat in 3rd wrld countries -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
hilary35t #teachchat we adopted everyday math again (love it) & they bought more manipulatives even though we had them already! -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SarahKay77M #TeachChat Whoa! Yippee!!! -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
misuzb @ReallyGoodStuff clarity and consistency #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
shanaraeabc123 any other 1st grade teachers out there notice that money skills aren’t taught until 2nd grade? Our district is adding them in #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ScienceStuffAmy @librarylady921 @Clawlis @TeacherInMe I hate being told I have to be at the same place as all the other teachers. Stifling!#teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
3rdGrdGridiron Oh no! That’s not good, librarylady! #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
erocklewitz RT @misuzbTechnology is only as good as the teacher using it Sadly have seen took many smart boards used as expensive projectors #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff You won!!! RT @SarahKay77M: #teachchat helping all US kids have an even playing field #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
deeniceboo @ReallyGoodStuff Listening to my students and seeing the creativity #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
librarylady921 @librarylady921 @Clawlis @TeacherInMe so that all across the district they are all learning the same thing on the same day#teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
CYarzy RT @misuzb: Technology is only as good as the teacher using it. Sadly have seen took many smart boards used as expensive projectors. #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Sec_Solutions @librarylady921 @Clawlis @TeacherInMe Hate that!#teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
cpatselas New change and new ideas! #TeachChat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
momster3333 Learning something new about yourself as a teacher and passing that on to your students!! #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SarahKay77M #teachchat helping all US kids have an even playing field-9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
theOCBlog #TeachChat I am most excited bc now I can plan and discuss with teachers all over the country! -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
misuzb Technology is only as good as the teacher using it. Sadly have seen took many smart boards used as expensive projectors.#teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
KimCollatos I think it will be great for us to share ideas. Now we will be teaching the same things so more people can share ideas.#teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Sec_Solutions @ScienceStuffAmy @Sec_Solutions @sarahcarper Yes, especially now that CCS focus more on “informational” texts#teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Clawlis any kinder teachers out there..CCSS has taken calendar out of kinder…thoughts? #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
sarahcarper To see if it actually works properly!! And see how the students react to them! #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn Most excited to have students come to us who have had the same standards from other states. #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
technotchr The common language and expectations #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
librarylady921 @Clawlis @TeacherInMe in our district the teachers have to be at a certain place in the textbook on a certain day #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
justagirl728 Everyone will be required to learned the same thing#teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe @ReallyGoodStuff The collaboration nationwide!#teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan #teachchat teaching in depth and having the time to do it -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Pam940 Aligned curriculum #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
cpatselas Textbooks are a resource when it come to CCS! But there are many resources that can be used! #TeachChat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ScienceStuffAmy @geauxteach @technotchr Fewer teachers and bigger classes each year! #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
mrsrichert We still do some novel studies, but only with small guided reading or lit groups. otherwise, reading workshop #teachchat#teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Ha! RT @frugalteacher: There is a time and place for text books – the 20th century. #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
AnIowaTeacher #teachchat We have no science txt, teach from FOSS, math is EverydayMath, Reading is from scholastic -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher There is a time and place for text books – the 20th century. #TeachChat [Like it? http://goo.gl/mJkdB ] -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
deeniceboo Same here RT @Roxceedel: @justagirl728 I like it!#teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan RT @frugalteacher: There is a time and place for text books – the 20th century. #TeachChat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Roxceedel @deeniceboo do u like it? #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
3rdGrdGridiron RT @TeacherInMe: Teaching with only textbook and worksheets is like looking at a travel brochure an calling that a vacation. #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Q4: What are you most excited about with the CCS?? Answer #10 wins #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher There is a time and place for text books – the 20th century. #TeachChat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ScienceStuffAmy @Sec_Solutions @sarahcarper Getting rid of novels??#teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
geauxteach @technotchr We continue with textbook adoption yet hire fewer teachers…sad #TeachChat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Roxceedel @justagirl728 I like it! #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Clawlis :) RT @TeacherInMe: Teaching with only textbook and worksheets is like looking at a travel brochure an calling that a vacation. #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
deeniceboo We do in VA RT @Roxceedel: Anyone use EVERYDAY MATH#teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
erocklewitz @Roxceedel i use EDM for kindergarten #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Agreed! RT @grouchyteacher: I teach a 4th-6th grade combined class; textbooks are hard to use in that situation #teachchat-9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
justagirl728 We use Everyday Math #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Sec_Solutions @sarahcarper Yeah, like with novels!…which so many schools are getting rid of! #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Pam940 RT @momster3333: We use programs such as Making Meaning and Being a Writer. #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
erocklewitz RT @3rdGrdGridiron: Exactly @MathInTheMiddle . “The books are only resources…” #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Roxceedel Anyone use EVERYDAY MATH #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
grouchyteacher I teach a 4th-6th grade combined class; textbooks are hard to use in that situation #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan Sub plans RT @sarahcarper: I do think there is a lot of teaching you can do w/o textbooks – but it’s still needed 4 some things! #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff @momster3333 I like them for some subjects but not all #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn We get a new textbook every year – different subject. Crazy!#teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
erocklewitz RT @TeacherInMe: Teaching with only textbook and worksheets is like looking at a travel brochure an calling that a vacation. #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
momster3333 We use programs such as Making Meaning and Being a Writer. #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher RT @MathInTheMiddle: RARELY use textbooks to my school…sort of frowned upon…OUR DISTRICT SPENDS $$$ ON TEXTBOOK ADOPTIONS! #TeachChat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SunnyInSecond new book comes w/amazing online & interactive program too. The little ones need to see it in print too though. Lots of labs too. #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
sarahcarper I do think there is a lot of teaching you can do without textbooks – but it’s still needed for some things! #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
timone618 @msreagan @TeacherInMe love it! #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
3rdGrdGridiron Exactly @MathInTheMiddle . “The books are only resources…” #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Sec_Solutions @MathInTheMiddle Maybe not textbooks,but there are other resources that are aligned #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Ha! Very true RT @TeacherInMe: Teaching w/only textbook & worksheets is like looking@ a travel brochure an calling that a vaca. #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SarahKay77M #TeachChat We only use a Social Studies textbook…. and I use it less every year! -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan Ha Ha RT @TeacherInMe: Teaching w/ only textbook and worksheets is like looking at a travel brochure an calling that a vacation. #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
deeniceboo RT @TeacherInMe: Teaching with only textbook and worksheets is like looking at a travel brochure an calling that a vacation. #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
chilli94 @topcntryfn @ReallyGoodStuff Us too b/c the money is earmarked for textbooks and can’t be transferred over to save jobs#teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
technotchr IMHO science is not something best taught from a book. Better to learn it by doing it. Books are just a reference pt. #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
mrsrichert Yeah, we’re not digital yet either. My old overhead is considered techie. #teachchat #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
momster3333 @topcntryfn I agree! #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
MathInTheMiddle RARELY use textbooks to my school…sort of frowned upon #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SunnyInSecond @erocklewitz @SunnyInSecond Science Fusion#teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
sarahcarper I like ebooks in regards to recreational reading, but I don’t think they are sensible for textbooks. You can’t flip back & refer!#teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan RT @librarylady921: @technotchr we seem to have money for new text books, but got rid of teaching positions. #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
76_sharon We were to get new math books but decided to wait to see what is going to happen with this #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe Teaching with only textbook and worksheets is like looking at a travel brochure an calling that a vacation. #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Seems like you have to do more with less! RT@chilli94: @justagirl728 Cant go digital when we cant afford tech in the schools #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
deeniceboo RT @chilli94: @justagirl728 Cant go digital when we cant afford tech in the schools #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
momster3333 @ScienceStuffAmy @3rdGrdGridiron @ReallyGoodStuffNot a fan of textbooks #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
engaginged They smell good new, too. RT @ScienceStuffAmy:@3rdGrdGridiron @ReallyGoodStuff I will miss textbooks. I like turning the pages! #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn @ReallyGoodStuff Haha! The prizes are extra special, but really and truly the information is awesome. Lots of great info!#teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
librarylady921 @technotchr we seem to have money for new text books, but got rid of teaching positions. #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
erocklewitz @SunnyInSecond us too! We just got the National Geographic series…what did you all get? #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
grouchyteacher I’m not a big textbook fan anyway. There’s more than one way to get knowledge #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
chilli94 @justagirl728 Can’t go digital when we can’t afford tech in the schools #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Aligned to the CSS?? RT @SunnyInSecond: We just got new science books that look great – are aligned #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ScienceStuffAmy @3rdGrdGridiron @ReallyGoodStuff I will miss textbooks. I like turning the pages! #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SunnyInSecond We just got new science books that look great – are aligned #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Sec_Solutions @justagirl728 I hope not! #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
technotchr we haven’t had $ for textbook adoption for several years #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Yikes! RT @justagirl728: Ive heard that even textbooks will be discontinuted and everything will be digital now. #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
CYarzy RT @msreagan: #teachchat Check out Cybrary Man’s chat page:http://bit.ly/7w7P59 -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff You just like the prizes! ha! =) RT @topcntryfn:@ReallyGoodStuff Glad to hear the chats will continue! Lots of great info! #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher @ReallyGoodStuff Don’t know. Texas is different.#TeachChat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan @ReallyGoodStuff Do states even have money for textbooks anymore? #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Pam940 We are implementing PLC’s and part of that is common formative assess. #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
3rdGrdGridiron So true about the textbooks @ReallyGoodStuff !#teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
erocklewitz RT @msreagan: #teachchat Check out Cybrary Mans chat page: http://bit.ly/7w7P59 #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
grouchyteacher Doing #teachchat and watching #espys at the same time. Oh and doing laundry. #multitask -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
justagirl728 I’ve heard that even textbooks will be discontinuted and everything will be digital now. #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
timone618 @theOCBlog @PrincipalJ I put mine on sentence strips..easy to store and grab #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff RT @misuzb: We are also working on common assessments so Grade One-ness “looks” the same to everyone.#teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan #teachchat Check out Cybrary Man’s chat page:http://bit.ly/7w7P59 -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
misuzb We are also working on common assessments so Grade One-ness “looks” the same to everyone. #TeachChat -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
erocklewitz @Roxceedel #kinderchat mondays at 9/est #teachchat -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher @Roxceedel #edchat #2ndchat #elemchat #TeachChat -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff I’m really curious about how textbook manufacturers especially are going to deal w/CSS when TX hasn’t adopted them yet#teachchat -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe RT @frugalteacher: Does CCS recommend/require data collection by teachers and students? #TeachChat -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn @ReallyGoodStuff Glad to hear the chats will continue! Lots of great info! #teachchat -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher Does CCS recommend/require data collection by teachers and students? #TeachChat -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
PrincipalJ @TeacherInMe @frugalteacher @PrincipalJ can text while putting kids to bed! #teachchat -9:43 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Roxceedel What are some good chats with other teachers besides ReallyGooStuff? #teachchat -9:43 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
MathInTheMiddle @ReallyGoodStuff Thanks! #teachchat -9:43 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
theOCBlog RT @PrincipalJ: Or what about grade level standards in I Can statements on a flip chart for the board, or something like that?#teachchat -9:43 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Pam940 RT @PrincipalJ: Or what about grade level standards in I Can statements on a flip chart for the board, or something like that?#teachchat -9:43 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe RT @frugalteacher: @PrincipalJ You gotta use your laptop next time! #TeachChat For sure! -9:43 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Well, continuing #TeachChats I can definitely do and I’ll bring the other ideas to our product development staff =)#teachchat -9:43 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher @PrincipalJ You gotta use your laptop next time!#TeachChat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
76_sharon @topcntryfn thanks #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
timone618 @SarahKay77M @SunnyInSecond great idea…kids see exactly what they will learn #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
PrincipalJ Or what about grade level standards in I Can statements on a flip chart for the board, or something like that? #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
mrsrichert YES!RT @theOCBlog: #TeachChat Def I Can statements in a data folder would be awesome since they will all be the same!#teachchat #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
3rdGrdGridiron RT @theOCBlog: #TeachChat Def I Can statements in a data folder would be awesome since they will all be the same! -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan RT @topcntryfn: @76_sharon Congrats! #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Sec_Solutions RT @justagirl728: @SunnyInSecond wonderful idea I love it! #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn @76_sharon Congrats! #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan RT @theOCBlog: #TeachChat Def I Can statements in a data folder would be awesome since they will all be the same! Great idea. -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
theOCBlog #TeachChat Def I Can statements in a data folder would be awesome since they will all be the same! -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SarahKay77M Nice idea! RT @SunnyInSecond: Maybe bulletin board headers w/standards kids could understand? #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Matt_Gomez RT @erocklewitz: All Kinder teachers, check out#kinderchat Awesome way to talk to other kindergarten teachers!#teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
justagirl728 @SunnyInSecond wonderful idea #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
PrincipalJ Why even the iPod is overwhelmed…battery is almost dead!#teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff You Win! RT @76_sharon: Sharing lesson plans, ideas#teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
cpatselas use the blog #TeachChat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe RT @SunnyInSecond: Maybe bulletin board headers w/standards kids could understand? #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SarahKay77M #TeachChat These chats are really great too! -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SunnyInSecond Maybe bulletin board headers w/standards kids could understand? #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
mrsrichert hahaha RT @ScienceStuffAmy: @ReallyGoodStuff provide a slower tweet chat!!!#teachchat #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe @ScienceStuffAmy You’re funny! #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
3rdGrdGridiron @ReallyGoodStuff Forums like this to discuss and collaborate. #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
technotchr Offer a discussion board on your website for teachers to share by grade level and subject and continue to host tweetchats.#teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Roxceedel @ReallyGoodStuff lessons and resource books #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher KEEP DOING #TEACHCHAT! #TeachChat [Like it?http://ur.ly/ON23 ] -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
theOCBlog Love it! RT @msreagan: #teachchat a chat board where we can collaborate ideas by grade level -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
timone618 @msreagan @timone618 Yep.. not enough computers…but supposed to make it work #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn Websites with ideas hooking to the common core standards#teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
PrincipalJ Keep having chats! #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
chilli94 blogging (chat room) #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
MathInTheMiddle Have a place to post & share plans, ask for feedback#teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
sarahcarper good teaching ideas, activities on the blog, etc. #teachchat-9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SarahKay77M #TeachChat RGS has great resources… labelling them as CCS aligned or not is great? -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ScienceStuffAmy @ReallyGoodStuff provide a slower tweet chat!!!#teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
mrsrichert Keep up that blog to help us #teachchat #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
bruceyloosey #TeachChat Leeson plan ideas, videos of people teaching-9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher KEEP DOING #TEACHCHAT! #TeachChat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
KimCollatos I would love to have more things that are grade specific.#teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
justagirl728 More tweet chats #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan #teachchat a chat board where we can collaborate ideas by grade level -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
76_sharon Sharing lesson plans, ideas #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
fitnesseast share resources sent in by other teachers #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Pam940 Continue chats like this! #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
momster3333 Have discussions like this often… #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe #teachchat Your blog has great resources and info! -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn @timone618 Good point! #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff What can Really Good Stuff do to help you transition? Not just in terms of products, but w/resources too? #5 wins #teachchat-9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan #teachchat @timone618 I don’t know how it will happen w/ little tech in my school. #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe RT @erocklewitz: All Kinder teachers, check out#kinderchat Awesome way to talk to other kindergarten teachers!#teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
erocklewitz All Kinder teachers, check out #kinderchat Awesome way to talk to other kindergarten teachers! #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
timone618 I’m not looking forward to on-line testing, though. A lot of strategies will go out the window… #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
76_sharon @PrincipalJ @TeacherInMe agreed! #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher RT @misuzb: Were are trying to incorporate technology with curriculum so it is embedded. I LIKE THAT! #TeachChat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
librarylady921 @PrincipalJ @librarylady921 @topcntryfn and learning to get along with others #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Next question….get ready…. #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Clawlis RT @PrincipalJ: @TeacherInMe I think that great teachers will be able to utilize tech with any standards #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ScienceStuffAmy @erocklewitz My own two daughters had very little play time as children….sad #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe RT @frugalteacher: @TeacherInMe It will be up to the teacher to utilize technology in a meaningful way #TeachChat <- Thats what I like -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan RT @PrincipalJ: @TeacherInMe I think that great teachers will be able to utilize tech with any standards #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan Me 2 RT @justagirl728: I don’t have children of my own, but I couldn’t justify sending them to school at 3 years of age! #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
PrincipalJ @TeacherInMe I think that great teachers will be able to utilize tech with any standards #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher @TeacherInMe It will be up to the teacher to utilize technology in a meaningful way #TeachChat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
misuzb RT @Clawlis: play is so important #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
justagirl728 I don’t have children of my own, but I couldn’t justify sending them to school at 3 years of age! #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
hilary35t @engaginged @reallygoodstuff @msreagan LOL #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
timone618 @TeacherInMe I think so #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
PrincipalJ @librarylady921 @topcntryfn @PrincipalJ yes and play time for kindred to socialize! #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
erocklewitz Thanks! I’ll check it out! RT @engaginged: And the older age, too. Actually just wrote about that today! http://goo.gl/dSzwn#teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
76_sharon @topcntryfn @KimCollatos 30 minutes is appropriate for elem. students, in my opinion #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn @SunnyInSecond Wow that’s crazy! I’d prefer 15 minutes a day. 30 is too long, but they need to run daily! #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
misuzb Were are trying to incorporate technology with curriculum so it is embedded. #TeachChat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Pam940 @TeacherInMe yes there is a 21st century skill component#teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
hilary35t @KimCollatos our kids get only 15 minutes a day #teachchat-9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff How young will students start going to school though? At 2, 3? RT @3rdGrdGridiron: @SunnyInSecond Prek is crucial!!!#teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan RT @frugalteacher: @MathInTheMiddle: From a teacher standpoint, CCS will be great for sharing….with teachers from other states! YES #TeachChat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
justagirl728 @msreagan @justagirl728 That is just crazy! #teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe i.e. technology skills? #teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher @MathInTheMiddle: From a teacher standpoint, CCS will be great for sharing….with teachers from other states! YES #TeachChat-9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe Maybe 21stCenturyLearning is tied into CSS? #teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
3rdGrdGridiron I agree @MathInTheMiddle . Being able to collaborate with any and all teachers is fabulous! #teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Sec_Solutions They have text exemplars for each grade #teachchat#teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Clawlis yay i finally figured out how to chat on here #teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SunnyInSecond @topcntryfn @KimCollatos we have 15 mins every OTHER day! #teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
PrincipalJ What I loVE about the ELA is they give exemplats for writing at each grade level #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff They were adopted in 8/2010 RT @msalcorn:#teachchat does anyone know where IN stands with national standards? #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
technotchr RT @MathInTheMiddle: From a teacher standpoint, CCS will be great for sharing and working together with people from other states! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
librarylady921 @topcntryfn @PrincipalJ but were leaving out so much of things like the fine motor skills #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
engaginged @erocklewitz And the older age, too. Actually just wrote about that today! http://goo.gl/dSzwn #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
chilli94 @erocklewitz especially when some of us still have HALF day kindergarten!!! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Clawlis play is so important #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn @KimCollatos We have too much recess! 30 minutes a day!#teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan @justagirl728 You heard they want to start testing preK kids right? (Off CCSS, sorry) Now, that’s ridiculous! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe RT @MathInTheMiddle: From a teacher standpoint, CCS will be great for sharing and working together with people from other states! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
3rdGrdGridiron @SunnyInSecond Prek is crucial!!! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
MathInTheMiddle From a teacher standpoint, CCS will be great for sharing and working together with people from other states!#teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
hilary35t @ScienceStuffAmy @justagirl728 Amen Amy! Seen it a million times! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
misuzb Definitely a more constructivist approach to learning. RT@ReallyGoodStuff They don’t tell u how,just WHAT 2 teach #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
sarahcarper @KimCollatos that’s the truth! and kindergardeners are getting naptime taken away! crazyness! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
erocklewitz what ever happened to PLAY in kindergarten?! SO needed at the young age! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
PrincipalJ Novels aren’t out, but it’s about 50/50 fiction/non I think#teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
justagirl728 @KimCollatos agree #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher @topcntryfn @PrincipalJ The bar is being raised highter and higher each year. When is it too high? #TeachChat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Roxceedel @KimCollatos Oh my #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
engaginged @ReallyGoodStuff @msreagan If I have to start teaching The Scarlet Letter to my 5th graders, I’m going to be mad. #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Pam940 so we still have to prioritize #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff RT @ScienceStuffAmy What have I learned in 28 years of teaching? Wait 2 years and all will be scrapped for something different. #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
KimCollatos Does it tell you what novels they are to read? #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
76_sharon MD is including tech in with ELA and Math #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan @ReallyGoodStuff do they give you the names of the novels you have to teach??? #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msalcorn #teachchat does anyone know where IN stands with national standards? -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
KimCollatos I think it is a shame that children aren’t allowed to be children any more. I have seen schools that don’t even give them recess #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
Pam940 According to the leaders at the PLC conference I just attended, students would need to go to school 23 years to cover everything#teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Oh no! The novels are there and harder! RT@msreagan: @ReallyGoodStuff No more novels? Thats awful #teachchat-9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe RT @ReallyGoodStuff: Me too! Kindergarten is the new 3rd grade. RT @PrincipalJ: I am amazed at how much is expected for kinder #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn @PrincipalJ FL standards are high for Kinder. I taught Kinder for 3 years and was shocked by what they had to know! #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SunnyInSecond @justagirl728 you’re probably right. I’ve seen so much come and go in 18 yrs! #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
76_sharon It is one of the best programs I have seen. I love having it!#teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff Me too! Kindergarten is the new 3rd grade. RT@PrincipalJ: I am amazed at how much is expected for kinder#teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
PrincipalJ Right now just in ELA and math…other subjects to come#teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan @ReallyGoodStuff No more novels? That’s awful #teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ScienceStuffAmy @justagirl728 What have I learned in 28 years of teaching? Wait two years and all will be scrapped for something different. #teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
erocklewitz Me too! RT @PrincipalJ: I am amazed at how much is expected for kinder #teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
KimCollatos I think it will be great for us to share ideas. Now we will be teaching the same things so more people can share ideas.#teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe RT @msreagan: @TeacherInMe I haven’t seen anything on technology with CCSS. #TeachChat #edtech <– Hmm interesting. -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
librarylady921 @justagirl728 I agree #teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
technotchr RT @justagirl728: The sad thing is, by the time those Ks are in High School, education will have gone in a new direction#teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
ReallyGoodStuff One of the glaring differences seems to be that in the Reading portion there is a lot of focus on Informational Literature#teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
mrsrichert @PrincipalJ our k teachers were surprised, too. #teachchat#teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
misuzb We started with 6-9 and few resources for the change. Now that was a nightmare! #teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
SunnyInSecond I wish all kids attended Pre-k! I’ve seen amazing things in those programs. Ours just got cut #teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
msreagan @TeacherInMe I haven’t seen anything on technology with CCSS. #TeachChat #edtech -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
PrincipalJ I am amazed at how much is expected for kinder #teachchat -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
TeacherInMe RT @frugalteacher: What is the CCS’s stand on technology? #TeachChat <— Oooo good point! Since I’m an #edtechjunky! -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
mrsrichert If Ct. did anything to help, I’d be very surprised #teachchat#teachchat -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
justagirl728 The sad thing is, by the time those K’s are in High School, education will have gone in a new direction #teachchat -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher @3rdGrdGridiron that’s not good. #TeachChat -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
theOCBlog #TeachChat @PrincipalJ Yeah – mine is doing weird stuff tonight too -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
AnIowaTeacher #teachchat But that transition will be so important, both for us, but for students, parents, community members, all stakeholders! -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
76_sharon Pre-K is not required in MD #teachchat -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
frugalteacher What is the CCS’s stand on technology? #TeachChat -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
PrincipalJ Not used to his format I think just blocked someone instead of retweeting! Oops #teachchat -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
3rdGrdGridiron Some of the girls from my previous school are having to create their own assmts to match the CCS’s. #teachchat -9:32 PM Jul 13th, 2011
  
topcntryfn Definitely would be nice if they’d start with K the first year, then 1st, and so forth! That would be practical! #teachchat -9:32 PM Jul 13th, 2011
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Commented On July 31st, 2011 10:36 pm
What a fun chat! It’s a little hard to come back and read through the comments here, as there were so many conversations going on, but I’m glad you are posting them because there was some information that I missed during the chat!