@happycampergirl However there is ways around it that allow students to perform their own religious beliefs if they choose to do so. Like the moment of silence... some pray but some just play on their phone. #kinderchat#edit2000
@happycampergirl A2. I just learned this in a educational law class that even if your school doesn’t have a policy, if it is a public school it’s suppose to keep religion out of public schools. separate church and state kind of thing. It’s shown in several court cases. #kinderchat#edit200
@happycampergirl A1:I remember doing activities like the polar express but also ones that discussed Christ. As an adult, it’s important to do fun holiday crafts, but try to incorporate and educate multiple religions in a public school setting. #kinderchat#edit2000
@happycampergirl I think it’s important to know what you are teaching kids. As a child I always thought the joy of Christmas books was fun but it is important to incorporate many different beliefs as to educate children on what’s all out there. #kinderchat#edit2000
This is the thread I mean, #kinderchat. If you have spent your life in the majority (i.e. active celebrators of Christmas), it may make you a little squirmy. We can talk about that, but read it with an open mind and heart. LISTEN, consider think. See you in 20 min!
Healthy teacher habits during the school year...
1) Get enough sleep, 7-8 hrs
2) Exercise, move around during the work day as well
3) Drink lots of water
4) Prep your own lunch
5) Meditate
6) Make time for yourself
For many, this is the toughest stretch of the year. #EdChat
For my Makers Project I made a Jewelry organizer. I made it because I’m tired of my necklaces getting all tangled up. Here’s a few videos of how I made it! #makersfaire#edit2000
@HaleyBugPeanut Yes! Working with kids in the classroom and modeling the behaviors you want them to do helps them see a good example! #edit2000#Kinderchat
Q1: turn and talks are a great chance for students to use and learn conversation rules. But sometimes authentic conversations are best practice during play! #kinderchat
The article said that "Children who had more turn-taking conversations were better at language comprehension tasks."
Question 1: How do we encourage more turn-taking conversations with kids? #kinderchat
This #makerED students can learn to follow steps to make the Cubelets do different things like the “Fraidy boy” as a k12 teacher you could use this to let students learn to follow directions and be creative to make different Culelets creations. #edit2000
The Little Bit station is where you explore Little Bit batteries 🔋 this is a cool activity for a science class for students to learn and be creative with different power sources #makerED#edit2000
Students can learn about different environments through #googleVR if I was a k12 teacher I would love using these in science or geography class. Few glitches with the app. Overall cool learning experience. #edit2000#makerED