Chat Transcripts

Topic

Chat Session 1

Date

2025-12-15

Group ID

0

Course ID

308194

User List

Berndt, DawnJohnson, KaylaProehl-Wilds, SuzanneYadk, Ala{Johnson, Carrie}
User Timestamp Message
{Johnson, Carrie}06:56:12 pmWelcome everyone --week 1 chat will begin shortly. No expectations to reply or chat until right at 7pm 🙂
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:00:55 pm*
Berndt, Dawn07:01:14 pm*
{Johnson, Carrie}07:01:28 pmHi Suzanne and Dawn!
Berndt, Dawn07:01:55 pmHi, I am new to this style of class so heads up.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:02:06 pmIt's good to see that you are ready---appreciate the asterisk
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:02:34 pmOh gosh! Me to. Kind of an older dog myself.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:02:50 pmThanks for letting me know
{Johnson, Carrie}07:03:29 pmWe are going to be a small class --should be 6 all together including me
{Johnson, Carrie}07:04:33 pmThe * really helps me tell you all when we need to move on---especially helpful when the class is larger size or the chat questions gets a lot of discussion...
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:04:49 pm*
Berndt, Dawn07:04:58 pm*
{Johnson, Carrie}07:05:43 pmI will likely use it sparingly since we are a smaller class. Once I type it the expectation is that participants type it too so they let me know back that they are ready to go too.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:06:11 pmWelcome Kayla
Johnson, Kayla07:06:17 pmI got off work late! I’m settling in and almost ready!
{Johnson, Carrie}07:06:53 pmsounds good. I am going to check my email since its the first night to make sure the other 2 are not having tech issues
{Johnson, Carrie}07:08:04 pmDid everyone get my email about 10 minutes before class and the welcome email ETL sent on 12/8?
Berndt, Dawn07:08:22 pmI got them both.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:08:34 pmIt can be helpful to save my email so it doesn't go to spam
{Johnson, Carrie}07:08:41 pmGreat to hear Dawn
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:08:47 pmYes. Both.
Johnson, Kayla07:10:04 pmYes to both
{Johnson, Carrie}07:10:45 pmI think we will go ahead and get started
{Johnson, Carrie}07:10:51 pm*
Berndt, Dawn07:10:57 pm*
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:11:02 pm*
Johnson, Kayla07:11:26 pm*
{Johnson, Carrie}07:12:27 pmIf you have a preferred name instead of the name showing up please let us know when you answer the first question; along with the type of education setting you work in
{Johnson, Carrie}07:12:52 pmIcebreaker: What is your favorite winter activity to do and why?
{Johnson, Carrie}07:13:08 pm(It can be with the kiddos or without!)
Johnson, Kayla07:13:32 pmMy family loves to go sledding!
Berndt, Dawn07:13:39 pmI am a family child care provider. I like to go snowshoeing.
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:14:13 pmLove reading! I work at a private daycare as an aide. Been there10 years.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:14:41 pmI have never been snowshoeing---do you have your own or do you rent them when you go Dawn?
Berndt, Dawn07:14:53 pmI have my own.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:15:36 pmSledding is in my past now Kayla--the last time I went i crashed head first into an icy snow back and lost some skin off my face!!! ugh!
{Johnson, Carrie}07:16:25 pmNothing like a good book in the winter Suzanne---I am all about some tea, my fireplace and a book that takes me away!
{Johnson, Carrie}07:16:37 pmThats very cool Dawn!
{Johnson, Carrie}07:17:06 pmI think baking and hot cocoa with friends is at the top of my list for sure
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:17:14 pmMe to! It’s all about the tea.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:19:26 pmSo our flow for chat will follow the chat questions listed each week --you can prep ahead of time if you want but it's not required
{Johnson, Carrie}07:19:49 pmThere are usually more questions than we have time for
{Johnson, Carrie}07:20:52 pmsome ppl like to type answers ahead of time and then when I ask the question they cut and paste their answer---keeping in mind I may not ask all the questions so that could be extra work
{Johnson, Carrie}07:21:33 pmperfect spelling and grammar is not necessary as we can usually figure out what people are trying to say....
{Johnson, Carrie}07:22:01 pmas an exmpl i typ a few wrog sentens to prove the pt.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:22:42 pmperfection is not necesary here online--we jsut push through it and chat away!
{Johnson, Carrie}07:23:01 pmSo let's start with our 1st syllabus question
{Johnson, Carrie}07:23:04 pm*
Berndt, Dawn07:23:09 pm*
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:23:16 pm*
{Johnson, Carrie}07:23:47 pmWhat is the difference between an activity/lesson plan vs. implementing curriculum?
{Johnson, Carrie}07:24:01 pmin your opinion...
Berndt, Dawn07:24:22 pmI think they are the same.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:24:54 pmSay more Dawn --in what ways?
Berndt, Dawn07:25:33 pmActivities on my lesson plan are the way I teach my curriculum.
Berndt, Dawn07:26:01 pmSo I guess not quite the same.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:26:54 pmThat makes sense
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:26:58 pmI think they are similar but the difference to me is if you want to teach a lesson to your kids for ex. Dental hygiene then you implement in your room set up to show kids in a unique fun way to learn it, absorb it, and have fun doing it.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:27:00 pmWhat do other think?
{Johnson, Carrie}07:27:31 pmthat example is helpful Suzanne
Johnson, Kayla07:27:54 pmWhen I think of implementing curriculum I think of more intentional teaching
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:28:24 pmI see your point.
Berndt, Dawn07:28:30 pmThe intentional part being the activities on your lesson plan?
{Johnson, Carrie}07:28:45 pmSo if you are exploring a theme of Dental Care then there may be a lesson of brushing teeth and then in the areas they may be activitie for the children to explore those ideas and concepts
{Johnson, Carrie}07:29:20 pmKayla--so the planning ahead of specific learning opportunities?
{Johnson, Carrie}07:29:54 pmGot it!
{Johnson, Carrie}07:30:45 pmWhen you are about to design or redesign your classroom space pr program space in your home, what components and elements come to mind? Describe your process. Consider sharing what types of materials and tools you incorporate into the classroom as you make physical environment changes?
Berndt, Dawn07:32:03 pmOver the years I have found that less is more and rotating is good. I do have things that stay out but I do not like to clutter the space.
Johnson, Kayla07:32:15 pmYes
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:32:36 pmI think about the seasons, any holidays in it. I use different furniture pieces and switch things out. I just try to keep it functional for them.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:33:12 pmI am in agreement with less is more
Berndt, Dawn07:33:41 pmI make sure I have toys to meet all the ECIP areas and even quiet areas.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:33:51 pmI think that it helps the children see what's available daily versus what is new and novel too as it relates to themes/topics
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:34:02 pmI want to promote using imagination.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:35:22 pmSuzanne do you use more open ended toys/object?
{Johnson, Carrie}07:35:46 pmWhat about you Kayla and Ala?
Berndt, Dawn07:36:18 pmI have lots of open ended toys/objects.
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:36:36 pmNo. We follow state guidelines for shelf toys, books, quiet areas.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:37:19 pmOne of my favorite books series from RedLeaf Press is called Parts---has anyone seen those books?
Johnson, Kayla07:37:44 pmI like to make sure I create learning areas that provide enough room to explore. I like to rotate materials and add enhancements to areas to keep the toys interesting.
Berndt, Dawn07:37:46 pmYes and More Parts.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:37:49 pmAlso reggio inspired network offers a few classes on loose parts and found objects
Berndt, Dawn07:38:16 pmOh you mean for adults, I took that class. I was thinking the kid books.
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:38:23 pmNo. I have not. I’m looking into that for sure!
Yadk, Ala07:38:26 pmHello, I’m logged in now. I apologize for being late; I could not find the chat earlier. Thank you.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:39:14 pmI am glad you made it Ala! I am glad I kept checking my emails too:) thanks for being persistent!!
{Johnson, Carrie}07:39:24 pmLet's move on
{Johnson, Carrie}07:39:26 pm*
Berndt, Dawn07:39:38 pm*
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:39:44 pm*
{Johnson, Carrie}07:40:14 pmDuring the development of your lesson plan, how do you balance teacher-led and child-led activities? Are learning activities planned based on ECIPs or as it interests the children in your care? Both?
Johnson, Kayla07:40:22 pm*
Berndt, Dawn07:40:35 pmBoth!
Berndt, Dawn07:40:55 pmAnd on assessment results also.
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:41:23 pmOh both. If they have a subject they want to learn about we consider their interests.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:42:27 pmBoth is good---I think sometime adults get stuck on routine themes/topics and can be rigid and less flexible to respond to children's interests
{Johnson, Carrie}07:43:09 pmLike we can't have them exploring apples in winter--that's a fall theme or we can't explore flowers in winter that is for the spring etc
Yadk, Ala07:43:14 pm ⸻ I design my classroom with safety first, considering the placement, height, weight, and corners of objects, and making sure materials are easily accessible for both students and teachers.
Johnson, Kayla07:43:18 pmI try to base my lesson plans off of the interests of the child since they learn best when they are interested in the topic. I can find
Johnson, Kayla07:43:34 pmI can revolve the
{Johnson, Carrie}07:44:02 pmThose are important considerations Ala
{Johnson, Carrie}07:44:25 pmwe only have 1 minute left everyone!
Berndt, Dawn07:44:44 pmI agree with the safety first.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:45:00 pmAny question about the syllabus before we dive into week 2 content?
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:45:24 pmNo.
Berndt, Dawn07:45:28 pmI am good.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:46:27 pmIf it help --try to think about the cadence of the next few weeks like this: 1st the readings , the post in discussion board, reply to each other and then we close with chats on Monday
Berndt, Dawn07:46:46 pmThank you.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:47:16 pmIt can feel off the first week becuause the readings were the syllabus and there was no week 1 discussion board...
{Johnson, Carrie}07:47:49 pmBut going forward the cadence will be reading, post, reply, chat
{Johnson, Carrie}07:47:59 pmThanks everyone!
Yadk, Ala07:48:03 pmThank you
Berndt, Dawn07:48:05 pmThank you.
Proehl-Wilds, Suzanne07:48:08 pmGot it! Thank you.
{Johnson, Carrie}07:48:15 pmHave a good night
{Johnson, Carrie}07:48:21 pmStay warm 🙂
{Johnson, Carrie}07:49:28 pmfastest 45 minutes ever 🙂
{Johnson, Carrie}07:50:13 pmI'll stay on for a few more minutes in case anyone has any more questions