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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal Introduce yourself and tell us your favorite #Halloween Candy! https://t.co/1pwBlCKtvh

TracyMailloux Oct 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

#MakeItReal Tracy, 6th gr from MA, and I have too many faves but Milk Duds definitely one of them.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

HOping you can make it to #makeitreal tonight! @Hessler34 @teresagross625 @GiordanoHistory @martianteacher @spaul6414

briantjones Oct 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I'm planning to join my first twitter chat #MakeItReal @RussellAmy_87 @juliegmarshall

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@TracyMailloux Ooh! Good one!! Thanks for coming out! Milk duds...a dentist's paycheck! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I'm a sucker for Reese's PB Cups!! What's your Fave? #MakeItReal https://t.co/jwrS2vjQNO

EricaCa67378031 Oct 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Erica, 6th Grade Math teacher. My favorite Halloween candy is candy corn! #makeitreal https://t.co/qORa3dxCOE

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal Introduce yourself and tell us your favorite #Halloween Candy! https://t.co/1pwBlCKtvh

TracyMailloux Oct 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ No cavities on this girl! :) #MakeItReal

msnich10 Oct 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#makeitreal I'm Melissa. I teach grade 7/8 in Manitoba. I love Caramel Apples!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@briantjones @RussellAmy_87 @juliegmarshall Thanks for making us your first! I'm Denis, and looking forward to your ideas #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@EricaCa67378031 Wow! YOu're the first who's told me that. It's a love/hate thing for most! :) #MakeItReal

RadfordAmy Oct 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Amy. 7th ELA from Tn. Reese's pumpkins all the way! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@TracyMailloux Good Choice! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@msnich10 Ooh! I forgot about those! Time to get out to the store! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@RadfordAmy YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT

My second would definitely be KitKats. Kind of a problem saying no to those :) #MakeItReal

Hessler34 Oct 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Margie Miller , teach k-5 gifted ed. Favorite candy is Reese's Peanut Butter Cups!! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@briantjones @RussellAmy_87 @juliegmarshall We go for 30 min, 3 questions, and a lot of great ideas #MakeItReal

LISDTechie Oct 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Kelly, HS Instructional Coach from Texas. My fav candy is Kit Kats...or Mike 'n' Ikes if not in a chocolate mood. #MakeItReal

TracyMailloux Oct 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ They're in my top 5 for sure! And Dots! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@Hessler34 Those seem to be the chat theme today! I'm a fan! #MakeItReal

oonziela Oct 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT

No brainer. Peanut butter cups. Oona from NJ here! #MakeItReal

martianteacher Oct 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hi there!! Thomas from NC here!!! Third grade Twizzler lover! #MakeItReal https://t.co/g5stizwg55

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@LISDTechie Nice! Mike&Ike are definitely the sleeper candy when it comes in the trick or treat bag :) #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Question 1 Coming Up In 1 Minute #MakeItReal https://t.co/YaqvAohorm

NathalieR71 Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Nathalie here! Favourite candy... I love them all... skittles maybe? #MakeItReal

AHJSAlgebra Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Bob Haak from San Antonio. Favorite candy is orange and black wrapper taffy like candy with peanut butter in middle #MakeItReal

cdolat Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Charlotte, Instructional Coach in San Antonio! Milk Duds! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@TracyMailloux Dots were the subject of my first blog post!! https://t.co/GN1SOaWtRb #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@martianteacher Nice! Watch those teeth! #MakeItReal

Hessler34 Oct 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Take 5's are a very close 2nd! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@oonziela I'm coming to your classroom. #MakeItReal

anichols32 Oct 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Amy Nichols from Knightdale NC and I love chewy caramel! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@AHJSAlgebra Nice one. Picked the seasonal candy! #MakeItReal

martianteacher Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal https://t.co/gxTIMfALYY

TracyMailloux Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1 I used candy & sugar cubes to reinforce X facts and ratios. How much sugar is in your Halloween Candy? #MakeItReal

Hessler34 Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: Have activity on character traits of costumes! So fun! #MakeItReal

pennylowe Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Amy from Midlothian teaching 6-8 theater and a huge fan of Candy Corn! #MakeItReal

hwhite36 Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

#makeitreal Heather from Virginia. Almond Joy

terrieichholz Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1. Halloween captures the imagination for Ss. Great for spooky writing prompts and fun math problems. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@TracyMailloux Great! Ss could then investigate their own candy vs others #MakeItReal

TracyMailloux Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@NathalieR71 @MathDenisNJ WHAT?!?! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@Hessler34 Very cool! Share it when you can! #MakeItReal

martianteacher Oct 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: This year I'm implementing #tlap ALL students (&myself) r dressing up as a pirate. We're writing bios based on our pirate #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@pennylowe YOu're the second CC fan! #MakeItReal

AHJSAlgebra Oct 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ just don't know the names of them. But when I see them in the store they wind up in my cart. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@hwhite36 Sometimes you feel like a nut! #MakeItReal

TracyMailloux Oct 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ Yes, homework that night was to share w/ parents after trick or treating. Hehehehe...#MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@terrieichholz Absolutely. The writing possibilities are endless. Show spooky scene, ask to write comedy! #MakeItReal

RadfordAmy Oct 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1. Non-fiction reading on ghosts and practice research skills on stories of interest. #MakeItReal

terrieichholz Oct 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1. "Would You Rather" Math prompts like this are fun: https://t.co/OFgK2oUXo5 #MakeItReal

martianteacher Oct 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: in addition to my "pirate exploration day" aka Halloween we're doing a lot of science experiments & spooky math #MakeItReal

NathalieR71 Oct 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 - tons of math possibilities in 👻 ! Tons of possible fun writing prompts as well. #MakeItReal

EricaCa67378031 Oct 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: Ghoulish word problems, coordinate graphing. Today used the Peeps "would you rather" for unit rates. #makeitreal

msnich10 Oct 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1- Involved with WeScare Hunger campaign- collecting food for food bank. Explore numbers related to the cause. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@terrieichholz Those are fantastic. I use them too! The WYR guys make great stuff! Make some WODB.ca too #MakeItReal

martianteacher Oct 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ yes! They can choose a famous pirate or even use their imagination!!!! #MakeItReal but must write bio

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Here's my Desmos for halloween post for math Ts https://t.co/33c1XZfM3Q #MakeItReal

martianteacher Oct 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@LISDTechie NOW this is beyond amazing #MakeItReal gotta love @piktochart

terrieichholz Oct 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1. Lots of #makered opportunities. Build a spooky vehicle or ride, light up pumpkin, code to carve https://t.co/ZpiozD3oul #MakeItReal

hwhite36 Oct 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#makeitreal We do all things Pumpkin in math-estimate, mass, circumference, diaameter, graph, compare to our weight, watch decomposition

TracyMailloux Oct 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

We also used to Trick or Treat for Unicef and have many lessons tied to geography and economics. #MakeitReal #servicelearning

AHJSAlgebra Oct 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1. I never did it but could easily have a lesson on taxes and government spending using the candy they got #MakeItReal

RadfordAmy Oct 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@terrieichholz @Jstevens009 That would be great to write about in my ELA class. Defend your choice. #MakeItReal

pennylowe Oct 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: for my theater kids they do Makeup design for a character with a back story for storytelling #MakeItReal

terrieichholz Oct 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@RadfordAmy @Jstevens009 Yes! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Question 2 Coming up in 1 Minute #MakeItReal https://t.co/7GCbFnd0uV

martianteacher Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@NathalieR71 I'm in a new school & district and my principal allowed us to! Well I approached it with standards based ...#MakeItReal

cdolat Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Holiday parties kinda left to parents. In class... https://t.co/6GhYuQgYc9 #MakeItReal https://t.co/6ImOGhwDUs

V_Sojo Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Educator from India! And as much as I have outgrown chocolates, I still love occassional chocolate cup cakes! :P #MakeItReal

TracyMailloux Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#MakeItReal It's worth it to acknowledge the days(when you can) because Ss are going to be distracted by it anyway so use it 2 our advantage

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

We have our first Instant Relevance Book Winner! It's Bob Haak! #MAkeITReal https://t.co/kAmsra1BRP

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: What do you and your students love or hate most about Halloween? #MakeItReal https://t.co/XWwBUqIjqB

hwhite36 Oct 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#makeitreal We write obituaries for charactes in books or historical figures and publish on tombstones.

RadfordAmy Oct 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@LISDTechie Love it. I can use this in ELA class tomorrow. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Congrats @AHJSAlgebra on the win! Check your email after the chat! #makeitreal https://t.co/p4Xf45N4ZQ

hwhite36 Oct 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#makeitreal Love the imagination. Hate the day after.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@hwhite36 Very cool. Halloween provides the setting but the obits show true character understanding #MakeItReal

V_Sojo Oct 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1: We don't celebrate Haloween in India. But I like d idea of bulding lessons around holiday themes. Makes the lesson relevant! #makeitreal

martianteacher Oct 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2: Dressing up & not being yourself. Learning to live and act as someone else. Giving yourself a "break" #MakeItReal

oonziela Oct 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ my classroom has all the candy corns and minted pennies... #makeitreal #candyhoarder

Hessler34 Oct 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q2: I love their excitement and the possibilities that go along with it! So fun! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@V_Sojo Yes! Our chat is based on my book, Instant Relevance! #MakeITReal https://t.co/GPJBEXIpL3

terrieichholz Oct 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2. Love the excitement and creativity. Prefer to stay clear of portions that celebrate violence. #makeitreal

TracyMailloux Oct 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2 Personally, it's my favorite holiday. Kids love the dressing up but I think it is overwhelming for many. #MakeItReal

msnich10 Oct 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2- Love how it brings out creativity in so many! #MakeItReal

BethHouf Oct 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Hey, hey #MakeItReal crew! Beth from MO jumping in tonight! Getting ready to head to NJ and meet @MathDenisNJ! 🎉

NathalieR71 Oct 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2- Halloween is my favourite! What is there not to like?!#MakeItReal

RadfordAmy Oct 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2. I like using it for fun and relevant activities. The kids seems to like it for candy-even in 7th! #MakeItReal

cdolat Oct 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Halloween allows you take day & turn it into beyond the usual. Our Algebra 2 teacher used Halloween QR codes for a lesson! #MakeItREal

EricaCa67378031 Oct 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: Love the excitement, energy and opportunities for connecting with kids. The day after is ROUGH! #makeitreal

pennylowe Oct 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: Clowns!!!! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@terrieichholz Me too! That's an unnecessary part for a classroom environment. Positive and Fun! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@BethHouf Two days!!!! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@pennylowe love or hate? #MakeItReal

AHJSAlgebra Oct 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2. I love the opportunity for Ts and Ss to be creative in their learning around something everyone relates to. #MakeItReal

TracyMailloux Oct 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#MakeItReal Our school does (school)Spirit Week the week of Halloween to encourage creativity & community without direct tie to holiday

msnich10 Oct 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@EricaCa67378031 Agree. Always nice when it falls on a Friday! #MakeItReal

briantjones Oct 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q2: I love the excitement and the joys of playing dress up!! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT

We have our second winner! Congratulations to @BrandanAdams Check your email after the chat! #MakeItReal https://t.co/VINx4fPbpt

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Halloween Question 3 Coming Up in 1 minute #MakeItReal https://t.co/fjPAONaE5C

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@AHJSAlgebra Exactly. The common experience provides the common theme for the connected lesson #MakeItReal

AHJSAlgebra Oct 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Love that. Would be incredible if it was plural. Baby steps. #MakeItReal https://t.co/K3QY6oz53h

cdolat Oct 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Halloween allows you take day & turn it into beyond the usual. Our Algebra 2 teacher used Halloween QR codes for a lesson! #MakeItREal

BethHouf Oct 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2: I love how @PokemonGoEdu kicked it up a notch right before Halloween! Our Ss definitely noticed!! #MakeItReal… https://t.co/GxO7oEEUC2

V_Sojo Oct 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A1: It is very interesting that what is spooky and scary is turned into fun and laugher during Halloween #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@BethHouf @PokemonGoEdu I have to check it out! #MakeItReal

V_Sojo Oct 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A1: I like that Halloween is about laughing at fears. #MakeItReal

moreescence Oct 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#student: "I loved being able to connect something I have already learned to something I am trying to learn." #whyiteach #tlap #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@cdolat NIcely done! #MakeItReal

NathalieR71 Oct 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2- Costumes are wonderful! adults being kids again! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT

RT Q3 #MakeItReal https://t.co/nc3m19aURg

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: How can you use your answer to Q2 to create a Relevant learning experience this week? https://t.co/hX94CdFOI3

BethHouf Oct 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A2: Also loved seeing Ts using @Newsela articles on Halloween history to #makeitreal for close reading. #fmsteach https://t.co/vysVCrejWk

V_Sojo Oct 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2: It is very interesting that what is spooky and scary is turned into fun and laugher during Halloween #MakeItReal

V_Sojo Oct 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2: I like that Halloween is about laughing at our fears. #MakeItReal

BethHouf Oct 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@RadfordAmy @PokemonGoEdu The update completely got them buzzing today!! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@V_Sojo That's a great lesson to remind Ss of later when fears are taking over again #MakeItReal

pennylowe Oct 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A2: my students LOVE learning how to apply the different makeup looks #MakeItReal https://t.co/TTRWxv08Ps

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Did everyone see Q3? #MakeItReal https://t.co/VopeWeAHZR

TracyMailloux Oct 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3 As a science teacher, I am doing engineering/design project w/ candy corn. Shhh...don't tell the kids. Love surprises! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@TracyMailloux making stuff WITH candy corn or using stuff to MAKE candy corn #MakeItReal

LISDTechie Oct 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@V_Sojo Does India have a holiday like USA Halloween? Ss could compare diff countries "odd" holidays #MakeItReal

RyanMitchell12 Oct 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A2: Students seem to love Halloween music. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Great question! #MakeItReal https://t.co/VSp6kBTkYI

LISDTechie Oct 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@V_Sojo Does India have a holiday like USA Halloween? Ss could compare diff countries "odd" holidays #MakeItReal

TracyMailloux Oct 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ Using candy corn to make stuff #MakeItReal

RyanMitchell12 Oct 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A3: Students can write their own songs and create music videos. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thank you all for such an excellent chat tonight!!! #MakeItReal https://t.co/U8v9S2NGWX

cdolat Oct 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT

I loved that during Tech or Treat I could chat w/ teachers about the various tools & how they could integrate w/ subject matter.#MakeItReal

terrieichholz Oct 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3. Studying adaptations. Ss will make animal costumes that show adaptations of animal they researched. #MakeItReal

msnich10 Oct 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3: Pumpkin carving that reflects math concepts we've covered so far. Ss use pumpkin to show a concept. #MakeItReal

BethHouf Oct 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT

This is great! #empower #fmsteach #makeitreal #tlap https://t.co/J9O12HN73E

ShroutLucy Oct 26 @ 7:17 PM EDT

Student lead conferences. S teaching parents. Priceless #fmsteach https://t.co/NTRwDbLZFG

BethHouf Oct 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Here's a great example #fmsteach #MakeItReal https://t.co/QJEYRl5yen

JEHoskins Oct 26 @ 6:09 PM EDT

When conferences pause because Ss catch a Haunter in your room, so everyone pulls out a phone to catch it too.… https://t.co/xiu80Kyq1w

AHJSAlgebra Oct 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3 @EricaCa67378031 would be cool to have a Halloween themed #breakout activity for the kids with a countdown timer till caught #MakeItReal

TracyMailloux Oct 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks again @MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal Feeling validated

RadfordAmy Oct 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Q3. Ss will research and write about paranormal incidents. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Congrats to @ChristineBedre on winning the third copy of Instant Relevance! #MakeItReal https://t.co/de7y37NOD7

msnich10 Oct 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3: In SS have Ss take time to look if and how Halloween is celebrated in other countries. #MakeItReal

BethHouf Oct 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT

One more reason why I love #fmsteach! #makeitreal #tlap https://t.co/8gTQdYmGur

MrStevenKerr Oct 26 @ 4:38 PM EDT

Excited that the Thrive Hive is almost ready to go, showing it off tonight! #fmsteach #fpslearn #pbischat https://t.co/Z2SuaKee0K