Level Up the Dinner Convo…For REAL

By Tara M Martin

Nov 20

Looking to engage your guest over the holidays?

Last night I hosted the #TLAP chat and decided to change things up a bit–make it REAL. Instead of discussing strategies and ways to engage our students, I resolved to learn a little bit more about my PLFamily.

Side Note: Our only family that lived in Kansas recently moved back to Texas. So, this year our Thanksgiving table will only be us three: Kaleb, Darrell and me. It’s no worries, though. We have a plan to make it exciting and enjoy our time together. In fact, as I shopped with the guys this weekend, we decided to stretch Thanksgiving cooking and meals out over the entire week. Last night was spiral ham, baked beans, rolls, and sweet tea. So far…so YUMMY!

As I was planning the questions for #TLAP, I thought wouldn’t it wonderful to have a feast with my PLFamily? The more I thought of it, the more excited I became. So, I began mowing over topics of conversation besides only educational chatter–which you know there would never be a short of in that setting. I searched several websites, stole some questions, tweaked some questions, and made a few of my own. It is safe to say, our #TLAP #PLFamily Dinner Conversation Chat was just what the doctor ordered for this gal! I loved learning more about my connected EDU-family.

How might you use the questions (or prompts) below to learn more about the ones sitting around your dinner table during the holiday season? 

 

About the Author

I am an educator who values the individuality and uniqueness of others. Writing the blog R.E.A.L. is an outlet for me to pay it forward by sharing ideas, influences, lessons learned and exposing a little vulnerability while encouraging others to maximize their R.E.A.L. potential, as well.