#TeachChat Archive – Using Journals in the Classroom – Dec. 7, 2011
 Classroom Scientist Journals, one of many journal options at Really Good Stuff Journaling in the classroom is an important way to assess students’ writing and encourage them. Find out how some of the top teachers on Twitter use journals in their classrooms in the #TeachChat transcript below. Scroll to the bottom and read up! vmontgomery48 @ReallyGoodStuff Thank you everyone for the great ideals. #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Have a great evening everyone! See you soon! ~Brandi #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff If you missed any of tonight’s chat,it will be posted on The Teachers’ Lounge tomorrow at 6am blog.reallygoodstuff.com #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff It was so nice to see so many new and so many “old” faces! I hope you’ll join us again in 2 weeks for our next #TeachChat
solissa Thanks to Really Good Stuff for having these chats. I enjoy hearing from all that join.. I get great ideas from here #teachchat
AnIowaTeacher Awesome ideas and a great chat!
MrsStanford724 #TeachChat thanks everyone!!
awilder60 @msjones0507 that is sooo important…to monitor their feelings #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff If you won a prize tonight, please email me at TeachersLounge(at)ReallyGoodStuff(dot)com #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Thank you all so very much for stopping by tonight and sharing your great ideas with us! #TeachChat
msjones0507 “@ryflinn: #TeachChat I loved tonights chat! Thank you for helping mr be a better educator everyone!” likewise!
vmontgomery48 @ReallyGoodStuff for them to be able to write their thoughts down without anyone judging their thoughts. Responsibility. #TeachChat
msjones0507 #TeachChat @ReallyGoodStuff Thanks!
ryflinn #TeachChat I loved tonights chat! Thank you for helping mr be a better educator everyone!
MrsStanford724 RT @ReallyGoodStuff: You win! RT @msjones0507 I want them to get writing exposure through journals and a possible topic for later editing… #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff RT @ryflinn: #TeachChat I love hearing my students voices coming to life on paper! #TeachChat
solissa thanks I made it late…meetings school day… #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff RT @msjones0507: #TeachChat I also use it to monitor my students socio-emotional well being. #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff You win! RT @msjones0507 I want them to get writing exposure through journals and a possible topic for later editing… #TeachChat
ktyndal @msjones0507 You could transcribe things for younger kids. I’m not sure if it still has the same impact but you could try! #TeachChat
ryflinn #TeachChat I love hearing my students voices coming to life on paper!
msjones0507 #TeachChat I also use it to monitor my students socio-emotional well being.
AnIowaTeacher As we move from Edmodo journaling to blogging, my goal is to continue to push my students to create more writing, period! #teachchat
msjones0507 #TeachChat I want them to get writing exposure through journals and a possible topic for later editing…
awilder60 I want them to be comfortable writing and not see it as such an obstacle. I want them to see their progresseion through the year #TeachChat
DCraig42 @ReallyGoodStuff We don’t do much prompt writing, kids create seed ideas and build on those. More authentic #teachchat
vmontgomery48 @ReallyGoodStuff When you describe the dream, include as many details as possible. #TeachChat
ktyndal I want students to learn to love to write and be able to express themselves. #TeachChat
solissa to pay attention to their writing as they write it #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff @solissa Nice to see you!!! =) #TeachChat
msjones0507 #TeachChat @ReallyGoodStuff I love the dream journal! My inner city students need to keep their eyes on long term goals!
ryflinn #TeachChat here is a photo gallery of my kinder kids sharing writing from day one on doc camera greenlocalschools.org/Page/4829
RSaints #teachchat Here’s a new Common Core walk thru app for principals, teachers,and parents. itunes.apple.com/us/app/common-…
ReallyGoodStuff Q5 (last for tonight):What is your goal for students in terms of journal writing? What do you want them to achieve? A3 wins! #TeachChat
solissa I have a monthly journal going for my 3rd grade w/story starters..If I were a turkey at thanksgiving I would… #teachchat
DCraig42 #teachchat all the wonderful sharing on Twitter goes to my Diigo resources and then filtered to class site if useful for kids directly.
ReallyGoodStuff It encourages them to think about how their choices will either help them achieve those dreams/goals or hold them back #TeachChat
DCraig42 #teachchat nylearns.org/dcraig is my classroom webpage of resources that my students and former students love to frequent even from home.
ReallyGoodStuff One more journal use I’d suggest is to have students create a dream journal. What are their goals/plans/dreams for the future? #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff RT @ktyndal: Sometimes on things like daily oral language I make mistakes on purpose just to show it happens to all of us! #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff I’d say upper elem/ms/hs RT @awilder60: @ReallyGoodStuff What ages would you use elmodo with? #TeachChat
awilder60 @ReallyGoodStuff I’ll have to check it out! You learn a lot about your students when you journal with them! #TeachChat
AnIowaTeacher My fifth graders use Edmodo, and I know of classrooms down to third grade using it. #edmodo is a great hashtag to check out!
ktyndal u can also use things like Google Docs and students can collaborate on writing assignments at the same time; perfect for projects #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff @AnIowaTeacher Excellent! I love that! Very positive focus and “safe” for students to share. #TeachChat
DCraig42 #teachchat nice thing about tech is you can often tell how engaged kids are at home too. Parents enjoy the tools too #teachchat
ktyndal Sometimes on things like daily oral language I make mistakes on purpose just to show it happens to all of us! #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff It’s edmodo .com Sorry, twitter shrank (?) it! lol RT @awilder60: @ReallyGoodStuff What is elmodo? #TeachChat
awilder60 @ReallyGoodStuff What ages would you use elmodo with? #TeachChat
ktyndal @msjones0507 how early childhood? obviously students would be able to need to know how to type… #TeachChat
AnIowaTeacher @ReallyGoodStuff We talk about “good mistakes” as for criticism, how we all make mistakes and how we all can learn from them. #teachchat
ktyndal @awilder60 sometimes that’s what motivates them to want to write, the hope that someone will connect or write back too #TeachChat
DCraig42 @ktyndal absolutely, extends learning outside the classroom, that is what we want #teachchat
msjones0507 #TeachChat I’ve never used kidblog….appropriate for early childhood?
ReallyGoodStuff edmodo.com it’s a social networking site for teachers&students RT @awilder60: @ReallyGoodStuff What is elmodo? #TeachChat
awilder60 @ktyndal I like when they can do things independently at home too #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff @ryflinn Peer encouragement is a great motivator, but how do they handle criticism? #TeachChat
NSchoolSupply RT @ktyndal: love kidblog and so do my students! #TeachChat
awilder60 @ReallyGoodStuff What is elmodo? #TeachChat
ktyndal @DCraig42 Things like Kidblog can provide an opportunity to engage students at home too. #TeachChat
ryflinn #TeachChat that’s why I also love the doc camera because the other kids say what they did well in their writing like good spacing…etc..
BarbBlackburn grows&glows is effective, simple, works with all ages, & is very positive. works for peer feedback! need 2 see if son doing hw.#teachchat
awilder60 @BarbBlackburn Thanks for all the ideas #TeachChat
DCraig42 @BarbBlackburn both are important but tech is often left out due to time commitment. I love infusing it despite the struggle #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff RT @ryflinn we have a picture checklist&my studs just check box if they have picture,capital,ending mark,magic lines, and spaces #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff @BarbBlackburn Stay safe in all the yucky weather tonight/tomorrow! =) #TeachChat
awilder60 @BarbBlackburn I like that illustration for kids…they can visualize it themselves #TeachChat
ryflinn #TeachChat we have a picture checklist and my studs just check the box if they have picture, capital, ending mark, magic lines, and spaces
ReallyGoodStuff You’ve been wonderful!RT @BarbBlackburn: have to sign off now, thanks for letting me participate! Love PLNs. rigorineducation.blogspot.com #TeachChat
ktyndal @DCraig42 My students love kidblog the most when I comment on their posts. They feel heard and valued. #TeachChat
saraallen91 @DCraig42 “Deficient” is an incredibly harsh & degrading way to describe stdnt writers. They are still learning—just like us. #teachchat
awilder60 @BarbBlackburn Yup, definitely think it would work with some parents and not others. #TeachChat
BarbBlackburn have to sign off now, thanks for letting me participate! Love PLNs. rigorineducation.blogspot.com #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff RT @DCraig42 want to use other tools like Storybird,Edmodo but time is my biggest obstacle when working with deficient writers. #TeachChat
msjones0507 “@BarbBlackburn: ask them, what glows in your entry, what needs some watering to grow? #teachchat” I like this analogy!
ktyndal you can really see the difference when you have the high writers vs. low in terms of quantity of output and quality #TeachChat
DCraig42 #teachchat it creates excitement w writing though and paper and pencil writing can’t duplicate. How often as an adult do you write in pen?
BarbBlackburn ask them, what glows in your entry, what needs some watering to grow? #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff You win! =) RT @awilder60: @ReallyGoodStuff Have a rubric after each entry that students can check #TeachChat
DCraig42 #teachchat want to use other tools as well like Storybird, Edmodo but again time is my biggest obstacle when working with deficient writers.
awilder60 @ReallyGoodStuff Have a rubric after each entry that students can check #TeachChat
ryflinn #TeachChat Do a Science experiment like and they draw and write how it worked
ReallyGoodStuff RT @ryflinn My studs this year r really into Science Journal. we’ll explore something in sensory table and then record in journal #TeachChat
ktyndal You can have students reflect on an assignment in journals. #TeachChat
BarbBlackburn @awilder60 That’s why need caution, know parents, build rel first. Nothing works perfectly w/everyone!adapt 2 ur needs.#teachchat
ktyndal @DCraig42 I use it with my high RTI group too (kidblog) #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Q4: How could you incorporate self-assessment with journaling? A3 wins! #TeachChat
BarbBlackburn could adapt to content 2RT @msjones0507: #TeachChat beg capital gets head, spaces get body, punc gets legs, invspelling gets arms, etc
ryflinn #TeachChat My studs this year are really into their Science Journal we’ll explore something in sensory table and then record in journal
DCraig42 #teachchat I add kidblog to our very structured Lit Framework. Use as a reading response option for kids and for sharing learning w others
awilder60 @BarbBlackburn I can actually think of some parents that I work with that would have difficulty with 3 way journals #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff RT @BarbBlackburn 3 way journals can be very positive (careful about those parents who wont/cant so kids dont feel like outcast) #TeachChat
vmontgomery48 @ReallyGoodStuff If sharing with the parent is going to help the student then I believe it will be helpful for all. #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff @msjones0507 I’d love to actually see that! #TeachChat
msjones0507 #TeachChat In K I’ve only used the journals with parents during conferences…
ktyndal @msjones0507 love the hangman idea! #TeachChat
awilder60 @ReallyGoodStuff No, but it sounds like a good idea #TeachChat
BarbBlackburn 3 way journals can be very positive (careful about those parents who won’t/cant so kids don’t feel like outcast)#teachchat
ktyndal I check daily journals just for completion once a week to keep them honest. #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff RT @ktyndal: love kidblog and so do my students! #TeachChat
msjones0507 #TeachChat …beginning capital gets a head, spaces get a body, punctuation gets legs, inventive spelling gets arms, etc… Kids love it!
daycogs @ReallyGoodStuff 1X a month I read through and repsond via letters back to the children..organized by prompts — expository, etc. #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Do any of you use journals to provide three-way communication between parents/child/teacher? #TeachChat
BarbBlackburn chunking task esp helpful for #ELL and #SPED RT @vmontgomery48: @ReallyGoodStuff Provide due dates for assignments each day. #TEachChat
ktyndal love kidblog and so do my students! #TeachChat
awilder60 @msjones0507 Sounds fun for the kids! #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff RT @DCraig42 @BarbBlackburn never a dull moment though,I make time 4 things that make sense like kidblog #TeachChat
msjones0507 #TeachChat A teacher in my building uses a glyph to respond to students. She draws certain parts of a hangman-like figure for conventions…
MrsStanford724 #TeachChat @vmontgomery48 congrats!!!
vmontgomery48 @ReallyGoodStuff Provide due dates for assignments each day. #TEachChat
ReallyGoodStuff RT @BarbBlackburn Time management-respond to certain #per day rather than all at once.use grows &glows,what glows&what nds grow #TeachChat
DCraig42 @BarbBlackburn never a dull moment though, I make time for things that make sense like kidblog even if I do use it in isolation #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff You win! RT @vmontgomery48 responding daily or twice a week will let the students know that you are insterested. By the subject. #TeachChat
awilder60 I like to tell kids what they did well in their writing and also to respond to what they wrote with my own thoughts #TeachChat
msjones0507 #TeachChat I try to do 4 every other day for K, and can do at least a couple times a month.
BarbBlackburn Time management–respond to certain #per day rather than all at one time. #teachchat use grows and glows, what glows and what nds grow
MrsStanford724 #TeachChat I respond to each child one day a week. I do about 5 daily and cycle through my students. They love knowing that I read through!
vmontgomery48 @ReallyGoodStuff responding daily or twice a week will let the students know that you are insterested. By the subject. #TeachChat
awilder60 Each week, I respond at the end of their entry #TeachChat
DCraig42 #teachchat I enjoy getting post updates to my phone from a couple kids who absolutely love kidblog all times of the day
ReallyGoodStuff Q3: How often do you respond to students’ journals, if at all? How do you organize it? A3 wins! #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff RT @DCraig42 kidblog is a great tool 4 stud. reflect.Wish kids were more self motivated 2 publish better posts,but well get there #TeachChat
ryflinn @MrsStanford724 I like this idea usually helping too much this time of year #teachchat
BarbBlackburn more effective “@MrsStanford724: #TeachChat do you journal while they are? I think they find it more important if I do.”
msjones0507 “@MrsStanford724: #TeachChat do you journal while they are? I think they find it more important if I do.” Love this idea!
MathEvolve RT @DCraig42: #teachchat kidblog is a great tool for student reflection. Wish kids were more self motivated to publish better posts but we’ll get there.
ReallyGoodStuff Ah, a good point & our next ? RT @msjones0507 #TeachChat Also, I like to respond to students journal writing a few times a month. #TeachChat
MrsStanford724 #TeachChat do you journal while they are? I think they find it more important if I do.
ReallyGoodStuff RT @ryflinn my studs love using the doc. camera to share writing in front of whole class! Motivates them even if just drawings #TeachChat
DCraig42 #teachchat kidblog is a great tool for student reflection. Wish kids were more self motivated to publish better posts but we’ll get there.
awilder60 I blogged with students last year but had specific things to blog about #TeachChat
vmontgomery48 RT @ReallyGoodStuff: Great idea! RT @msjones0507: Instead of show and tell in K, the students can sign up to share their journals with the class. #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff RT @awilder60: If you write back to kids in journals, they know you think that journaling is important #TeachChat
MrsStanford724 “@msjones0507: #TeachChat Instead of show and tell in K, the students can sign up to share their journals with the class.” love it!
msjones0507 #TeachChat Also, I like to respond to students’ journal writing a few times a month.
ReallyGoodStuff Great idea! RT @msjones0507: Instead of show and tell in K, the students can sign up to share their journals with the class. #TeachChat
ryflinn #teachchat my studs love using the document camera to share their writing in front if whole class! Motivates them even if just drawings
AnIowaTeacher How many others blog?RT@sonicgeekette: Do some reflective journaling using KidBlog with my 4th and 5th graders #teachchat #STEMed #teachchat
awilder60 If you write back to kids in journals, they know you think that journaling is important #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff RT @ryflinn I look for many opportunities in kind. to write think about all the diff wats you wrote List, tweet,sticky note, #TeachChat
msjones0507 #TeachChat Instead of show and tell in K, the students can sign up to share their journals with the class.
MrsStanford724 #TeachChat that’s kindergarteners favorite part of journaling! They share with whomever they’d like… Which is usually anyone in sight!
vmontgomery48 @ReallyGoodStuff I believe tht some journals should be shared and others private. #TeachChat
BarbBlackburn RT @AnIowaTeacher: @BarbBlackburn I agree with your modeling comment! Love to throw my comments in with theirs just to see who’s paying attention! #teachchat
msjones0507 #TeachChat I also think journal writing makes a good rough draft for editing later…
vmontgomery48 @ReallyGoodStuff journal with the whole class this adds structure and focus to Journal Writing. #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Absolutely! Thank you for being here and sharing your great ideas! RT @AnIowaTeacher: @ReallyGoodStuff Outstanding! Thank you!
ryflinn #teachchat I look for many opportunities in kindergarten to write think about all the diff wats you wrote today? List, tweet, sticky note,
AnIowaTeacher @BarbBlackburn I agree with your modeling comment! Love to throw my comments in with theirs just to see who’s paying attention! #teachchat
sonicgeekette Do some reflective journaling using KidBlog with my 4th and 5th graders #teachchat #STEMed
awilder60 Modeling is very important so that students know what is expected and don’t have to struggle with starting #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Do you have students share their journals with one another, just you, or are they private? #TeachChat
AnIowaTeacher @ReallyGoodStuff Outstanding! Thank you!
ReallyGoodStuff RT @BarbBlackburn: Modeling is important, both purpose and strategy. RT @MrsStanford724: #TeachChat I journal with my kids daily. #TeachChat
BarbBlackburn Modeling is important, both purpose and strategy. RT @MrsStanford724: #TeachChat I journal with my kids daily.
msjones0507 @AnIowaTeacher I agree…gets the students thinking creatively first thing! #TeachChat
MrsStanford724 #TeachChat I’ve seen large improvements in handwriting and enjoyment of writing!
ReallyGoodStuff You win! =) RT @AnIowaTeacher: Yes we do journal on Edmodo. We do it as a whole class just to get minds flowing in the morning. #TeachChat
MrsStanford724 #TeachChat I journal with my kids daily. We have prompted journals in k and I try to base the content on our weekly theme.
vmontgomery48 @ReallyGoodStuff yes you should journal with the class that way everyone understand what needs to be done before letting them go #Teachchat
msjones0507 #TeachChat The kids enjoy selecting the topic…differentiates to their interest plus it’s a comfort zone for ell
AnIowaTeacher Yes we do journal on Edmodo. We do it as a whole class just to get minds flowing in the morning. #teachchat
awilder60 Yes, but mostly as a reader response journal…love to write back to students #TeachChat
BarbBlackburn #teachchat i did allowed them feelings of control, choice, empoewrment
ReallyGoodStuff Yes! RT @AnIowaTeacher: Love the idea of drawing, perhaps with a small caption…the best of both worlds! #TeachChat
msjones0507 #TeachChat I use journal writing as their bell work. They draw a pic of their choice and write about it.
ReallyGoodStuff er, question….Q2: Do you journal with your class? Why or why not? Answer 2 wins! #TeachChat
MrsStanford724 @msjones0507 welcome! #TeachChat
BarbBlackburn @ReallyGoodStuff mind dump powerful when stdnts distracted. get rid of all in your head put on paper, may throw it away focus. #teachchat
vmontgomery48 @ReallyGoodStuff yes both drawing and writing #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Next questions for a giveaway…. #TeachChat
AnIowaTeacher Love the idea of drawing, perhaps with a small caption…the best of both worlds! #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff RT @MrsStanford724 As a STEM teacher, I use journals with my students for vocab, tech drawings, reflections, & more, love em! #TeachChat
msjones0507 @MrsStanford724 here I am #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Focus on both drawing&writing,yes?Absolutely! RT @vmontgomery48 I know I’m not eaching yet but I believe you shuld focus on both. #TeachChat
vmontgomery48 @ReallyGoodStuff I like that ideal of drawing #TeachChat
awilder60 I think both…sometimes creative, others to reflect on what has been learned #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Mind dump! RT @BarbBlackburn jrnl writing can be very broad,reflect,creative or just mind dump to get all else out so u can focus #TeachChat
MrsStanford724 #TeachChat I do a little of both. Being flexible is key. I try to make them enjoy it rather than forcing them to do what I want them to.
sonicgeekette @MrsStanford724 As a STEM teacher, I use journals with my students for vocab, tech drawings, reflections, & more, love ‘em! #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff RT @awilder60: @ReallyGoodStuff Drawing takes the pressure off kids who struggle with writing! #TeachChat
BarbBlackburn #teachchat jrnl writing can be very broad, reflect, creative, or sometimes just mind dump to get all else out so u can focus
ReallyGoodStuff It really is! Journaling can be adjusted to any student’s needs RT @Dawnbheag: Its great cuz its so easy to differentiate! #TeachChat
vmontgomery48 @ReallyGoodStuff both #TeachChat
awilder60 @ReallyGoodStuff Drawing takes the pressure off kids who struggle with writing! #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff In your daily journal writing, do u have the students focus on creative writing or do you ask them to reflect on events or both?? #TeachChat
ruralteacher @reallygoodstuff It’s great cuz it’s so easy to differentiate! #TeachChat
Dawnbheag @reallygoodstuff It’s great cuz it’s so easy to differentiate! #TeachChat
sonicgeekette @ReallyGoodStuff RT The Transcript will be up tomorrow! Figured I could get caught up on it later. Kinda hard to pull myself afk! #teachchat
vmontgomery48 RT @ReallyGoodStuff: As mom to a dyslexic son, I will say that allowing students to draw vs. write is also a great way to get them focused w/o stress #TeachChat
BarbBlackburn her #teachchat@DianaPuffer or tell me about bets teacher and what you would never do as
ReallyGoodStuff As mom to a dyslexic son, I will say that allowing students to draw vs. write is also a great way to get them focused w/o stress #TeachChat
MrsStanford724 #TeachChat I love using journals! You can hit so many standards
BarbBlackburn : @awilder60 I like Oh, How I Wished I Could Read. funny, springboard. or miss malarkey leaves no reader behind is ok too #teachchat
DianaPuffer if you were teacher for the day, what would you teach and how. #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff It’s a low-stress activity that gets students thinking and focusing on school vs. home. #TeachChat
awilder60 @DianaPuffer Too funny…kids will love that one! #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Well, as you already know (and most of you probably implement), journaling is a great way to start the day off right. #TeachChat
DianaPuffer you wake up in the morning and your hair is blue…what happened #teachchat
awilder60 Grocery list is a great idea! #TeachChat
Mimadisonklein Lovin’ the ideas and collaboration. Thanks for the super prompt ideas. #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff The transcript will be up tomorrow! =) RT @sonicgeekette: Would love to follow #teachchat but have homework I keep putting off #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Those are wonderful prompts! I hadn’t thought of a lot of them! The grocery list idea is great! #TeachChat
Mimadisonklein @BarbBlackburn whoo hoo! Thanks. #teachchat
MrsStanford724 #TeachChat @msjones0507 where are you?
vmontgomery48 @ReallyGoodStuff 12.Imagine you are a mountain and you are sitting and watching the world. What do you see? #TeachChat
sonicgeekette Would love to follow #teachchat but have homework I keep putting off for Robotics that I gotta get done tonight
ReallyGoodStuff Great! RT @vmontgomery48 Imagine that u can become invisible whenever you wanted to? What are some of the things you would do? #TeachChat
MrsStanford724 “@ReallyGoodStuff: Awesome! You win!! RT @MrsStanford724: #TeachChat I love using the theme of te week as some sort of prompt! #TeachChat”
Mimadisonklein @barbblackburn hi friend! #teachchat
awilder60 to use at the beginning of the year to find out what students like to read #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff It is! =) RT @Mimadisonklein: @reallygoodstuff you too! Is this Brandi? #TeachChat
Mimadisonklein @reallygoodstuff you too! Is this Brandi? #teachchat
vmontgomery48 @ ReallyGoodSuff Imagine that you can become invisible whenever you wanted to? What are some of the things you would do?#TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Welcome! RT @LennaWagner: Wooo #teachchat! I teach 3rd grade in Oklahoma and am excited to discuss journaling! #TeachChat
BarbBlackburn #teachchat imagine it’s last day of school, it was best year ever. Whay, what happened
MrsStanford724 “@awilder60: What is your favorite book and why? #TeachChat” in the classroom or personally lol
ReallyGoodStuff Ohhhh! That’s a good one! RT @Dawnbheag: @reallygoodstuff Tell me about your ultimate grocery list & why! #TeachChat
Mimadisonklein picture book or professional book? #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff Awesome! You win!! RT @MrsStanford724: #TeachChat I love using the theme of te week as some sort of prompt! #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Wahoo! So happy to see you! =) RT @Mimadisonklein: Erin Klein – 2nd #TeachChat
LennaWagner Wooo #teachchat! I teach 3rd grade in Oklahoma and am excited to discuss journaling!
ReallyGoodStuff LOL! I can’t blame him though! =) RT @BarbBlackburn: son is excited, wants to skip hw since no school tomorrow! no way #TeachChat
ruralteacher @reallygoodstuff Tell me about your ultimate grocery list & why! #TeachChat
Dawnbheag @reallygoodstuff Tell me about your ultimate grocery list & why! #TeachChat
awilder60 What is your favorite book and why? #TeachChat
MrsStanford724 #TeachChat I love using the theme of te week as some sort of prompt!
Mimadisonklein Erin Klein – 2nd #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff Hi! Happy to see you!! RT @awilder60: Special Ed 3-6 NY #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Q1: What is your favorite journal writing prompt to use with students? A1 wins! #TeachChat
BarbBlackburn Barbara, mts. of NC, heavy winds, rain, chance ice/snow. my son is excited, wants to skip hw since no school tomorrow! no way #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff Well, it looks like we’re a cozy group tonight! Let’s jump right in to the topic and the first question! #TeachChat
awilder60 Special Ed 3-6 NY #TeachChat
MrsStanford724 me too!! <3 “@ReallyGoodStuff: Love kindergarten! RT @MrsStanford724: #TeachChat kindergarten ohio #TeachChat”
ReallyGoodStuff Love kindergarten! RT @MrsStanford724: #TeachChat kindergarten ohio #TeachChat
MrsStanford724 #TeachChat no problem!
ReallyGoodStuff Welcome, Diana! RT @DianaPuffer: 5and6 VT #TeachChat
MrsStanford724 #TeachChat kindergarten ohio
ReallyGoodStuff I’m going to apologize now….we’re having some severe thunderstorms and heavy, heavy rain so my wi-fi is a tad slow tonight! #TeachChat
DianaPuffer 5and6 VT #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff So, let’s see who is joining us tonight….shout out with your grade level and state! #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Welcome! Glad you made it! =) RT @MrsStanford724: #TeachChat hi everyone! #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff I’ll be posing questions tonight for our giveaways, so be on the lookout for them. #TeachChat
ReallyGoodStuff Welcome! Happy to see you!! =) RT @vmontgomery48: Hi everyone @ReallyGoodStuff #TeachChat
MrsStanford724 #TeachChat hi everyone!
ReallyGoodStuff My name is Brandi and I’ll be your moderator tonight. Our topic is using journals in the classroom! #TeachChat
vmontgomery48 Hi everyone @ReallyGoodStuff #teachchat
ReallyGoodStuff It’s 9pm and time to start #TeachChat ! Welcome! #TeachChat |
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Commented On December 8th, 2011 3:10 pm
Wonderful chat, hated missing it. I’ve seen children’s writings take off just through journaling. Some like it and some don’t, but it really helps their writing. I find it works best first thing in the morning as they come in the door or right after recess to quiet them down!