Jennifer Heydrick

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

@TanglewoodSGF @SGFSchools #bulldogpride

[MsCardenasCrew @MsCardenasCrew]

What Teachers Need to Know About Dysgraphia https://t.co/MmL0Yu38ik via @WeAreTeachers

[Amanda Robles @amandagrobles]

just learned about a #googlechrome feature where you can label, color-code, & organize your tabs into different categories. you can also drag the tabs over. this is awesome!! go to chrome://flags/ & enable Tab Groups to play around with it. #edtech #googleedu #techtip

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

@mkellyQES I've never been tweeted about! Thanks for hosting us today...the kids were so excited to come visit you!

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

A5: I keep drawing a blank and seeing other titles people are posting and thinking "Why didn't I think of that one?!". Ones that come to mind are Amazing Grace and Matilda. #qesreadsengagingchildren

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

A4: Sometimes you have to fake it until you make it! Sometimes just adding a little gimmick or a joke can really go a long way in fostering student engagement. #qesreadsengagingchildren

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

Such a fun idea!

[Chris Herrmann @cwherrmann]

A3 Anytime I had them do a video for their parents to share their learning (seesaw or classdojo portfolios), they were instantly engaged (didn't always follow directions, but engaged nonetheless, lol!) #qesreadsengagingchildren

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

A3: I think creating an interesting environment and showing enthusiasm for what I'm teaching (regardless of whether I'm actually excited about it or not) increases engagement for kids. #qesreadsengagingchildren

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

A2: Yes, and it's something I do regularly. It helps to step back and just gauge the room, see who's actually reading, and who's just going through the motions. #qesreadsengagingchildren

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

A1: I learned I need to find more opportunities to become engaged in activities! Currently my son and I are reading the Harry Potter series and we so look forward to reading that next chapter every night! #qesreadsengagingchildren

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

I'm still in the playroom. Activities have moved on from baby dolls and lego cars, to building Legos and Despicable Me. #qesreadsengagingchildren

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

A5 Cont: But that said, I'm very interested in reorganizing my library to get away from levels and make sure it encompasses more diversity and interests. #qesreadstextsandreaders

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

A5: Honestly, I cannot fathom having my students re-organize and re-sort my entire library as has been suggested in some of our books. The time it would take and the chaos that would ensue gives me the shakes. (cont) #qesreadstextsandreaders

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

A4: I could see these being useful when sorting post-it note replies to independent reading or read-alouds. #qesreadstextsandreaders

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

@DerueOlivia I would like to triple like this! Kids are being pushed through levels even though they're only getting the basic gist of a story. #qesreadstextsandreaders

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

@cwherrmann Right?! We have so many great resources it's hard to remember what ones to use when we need them! #qesreadstextsandreaders

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

A3: I love the "look for students to..." in the side bars that can be used to help guide conferences. When you haven't read the book it can be hard to ask relevant questions. #qesreadstextsandreaders

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

@lucius_hannah I know but holy cow...so much work!

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

A2: All of the books I read this summer have really made me re-think book choice in my room. A student with background knowledge and the motivation will be able to read harder books than his level suggests. #qesreadstextsandreaders

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

A2: ...age appropriate texts that they can really understand on a deeper level. Sorry, I guess I had a lot to say about this question! #qesreadstextsandreaders

[Jennifer Heydrick @jenheydrick]

A2: And while I think levels can be a good guide, I'm not going to put as much emphasis on them as in the past. It really goes both ways, I think kids are getting pushed through levels without spending enough time with... #qesreadstextsandreaders