David Watts

Early Years Educator, Leader, and Learner

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

Finally became a google certified teacher today. I have been helping others take and pass this test for years. 🤣

[Tonya Gilchrist @Mrs_Gilchrist]

I ❤️ the @AISPPCambodia team!
"The 🌊 represents society & its potential impacts on the school. The foundation & 🦴 of the ⛴️ represent the Australian curriculum & @ibpyp framework. The outer appearance & indoor space design & decor are inspired by #reggioemilia & PYP." #just4you

[Tonya Gilchrist @Mrs_Gilchrist]

What a 🎁to partner w/ @AISPPCambodia to form a shared understanding of #reggioemilia, @ibpyp, & the EY Framework for Australia—not for the purpose of gluing them together, but to discover possibilities to inform a contextual curriculum unique to AISPP.💕
#just4you #PYPchat

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

@GeorginaIraheta @clos_gm @theworldofECE @JulieGibson831 Botanico? Hops Brewery? Pizza 4Ps?

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

I always enjoy listening to educators from Reggio Emilia as their passion and love for early childhood education is contagious. “Documentation is something you have to feel, everyone’s process is different. You must discover your own way” #ReggioEmilia #aispp #documentation

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

@theworldofECE I see one-to-one correspondence

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

“Documentation is like the little lamp that gives visibility to that co-generation of learning” -@zinnfi Enjoying the conversation on documentation with @AnnevanDam1966 and @zinnfi

[Lindsey Watts @theworldofECE]

“Play and learning are like the wings of a butterfly - one cannot exist without the other.” - Carla Rinaldi

How do you share play as learning within your community?

#ibearlyyears #reggioinspired #aispp

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

I keep trying to get into twittter. For some reason I have this notion in my head that each time I tweet it should be some profound learning or idea. When really this started out as a texting platform.

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

When children learn how to calm themselves down, use language to express their #feelings and treat others with #kindness, they are laying the foundation for future success and #wellness @dfkris https://t.co/Ej9RCoOg5Q #parenting #earlyed

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

Any suggestions for my friend?

[Evan Weinberg (he/him) @emwdx]

I’m running my first multi-day hands-on workshop in a couple weeks on making and coding for teachers.

As I finalize the content and structure, what are your (a) best planning practices as a presenter and (b) suggestions for me from a participant perspective?

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

Loved helping out with PYPX! I am glad the students got as much out of it as I did. #pyp #mentor @GESatKAUST

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

When the weather is nice, make mud pies! #play #changingpropertiesofmaterials

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

Why do we assess? What do we assess? Getting into an assessment conversation with @AnnevanDam1966 #earlyyears

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

Getting together with my PLC group to talk about assessment. What does assessment look like in your playbased early years program?

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

Report writing season! Now where is that thesaurus...

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

@mrzackpe Maybe starting small by having the teachers connect with people they know personally and professionally (this may mean you need a list of teachers who use twitter here). Then having them see who those people are following and choosing from those lists?

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

@gwhitmancttl it would be interesting to see the benefits of your Neuroteach program for early years teachers when taking a play based lens.

[David Watts @mrdavid_k1]

Definitely grew up with that mentality. Trying to move my students beyond needing praise. #openingminds

[Zack Smith @mrzackpe]

Learning to play with @MovingSmartNow #movetolearn #physed #tkskg