Morgan Stokes

🌺Hi! I am a first grade teacher in Utah! My heart belongs to teaching and the beach! 🌺

[Morgan Stokes @morgstokes331]

Check out my classroom on @DonorsChoose! I'd love your help to bring my project to life: https://t.co/bpyNcy7X5Y

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We may or may not have had higher heart rates after our virtual reality experience but we’re still smiling! 😅 #UCET18

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@pamturley55 @NeboDistrict @CharlesHanosek @myles8383 @heatherbnelson4 They were awesome!!

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Cool kids sit on the floor in a full class at #UCET18 😃

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#1stchat It was so fun to join and read all of your fun ideas and awesome things you do in your classroom! Until next time!

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A4 I really like the idea of students bringing items from home to play with. I want to have time for unstructured play and just observe my Ss in their element of play. I really liked the idea of toys that do not require batteries as well. Time to unplug and play!! #1stchat

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A4 Problem solving and communication skills!! #1stchat

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@csmithsmarties @mflicek1 #1stchat I really like the idea of a creation station! What are some items you already have in there for them to create with?

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A3 I think more play could be brought into our shared reading with students acting out the story in smaller groups. #1stchat

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@csmithsmarties @mflicek1 Art projects to go with month/holiday, a science station, crafts, Ss can choose from our game shelf, card games, animals, paper dolls, etc. We recently made crystals using Borax! My Ss were so intrigued by this and even suggested making rock candy next time! :) #1stchat

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@csmithsmarties @mflicek1 Art projects that go with the month or holidays we're celebrating, a science station, Ss can choose from board games, card games, etc. to play with. We recently made crystals with Borax and the Ss love it! They even suggested making rock candy! I think we'll try that next!

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A2 Having options of structured and unstructured play for my Ss helps all learners. My quiet students like structured activities while others thrive on unstructured play. I feel that by offering both options, the needs of Ss are being met. :) #1stchat

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A2 I do something in my classroom on Fridays called "fun friday". I will include 3 activities that are more structured that the students can choose to do or they can choose to do free time with class games. They love it! #1stchat

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@mflicek1 @lekadegroot I did something like that too and my students LOVED it! It was so fun to see how creative they could be and really got them to work together! We even made s'mores to eat in our fort!

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A1 I have not participated in Global School Play Day before, but after looking at the article I LOVE this idea and want to use it in my classroom this year!! #1stchat

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#1stchat Hi! I'm Morgan from Utah! I'm excited to join tonight's chat! :)

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#1stchat Thank you so much everyone for your words of encouragement, resources and ideas! I'm feeling a bit better at implementing coding in my classroom. Thanks again I can't wait to get on next time! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! :)

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@lekadegroot Good to know! Thank you for the resources! #1stchat

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@smalchow I have been looking around on that website and it seems like it will be very helpful! Thanks again for sharing! #1stchat

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A6 Do I have to know how to code really well before I have my students try it or is it something we can learn together, little by little? #1stchat