tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post5912877956431457941..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Take It Slow!Linda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-61536587079113801992012-09-24T19:31:03.051-06:002012-09-24T19:31:03.051-06:00Thank you Myra. It takes time to fill them, &...Thank you Myra. It takes time to fill them, & most of the time I did the writing when I was with students or to do my 'homework' to show the students that I wrote too. But since I've been out of the classroom, now the writing is what I like, what I want to capture for others, etc. It too has been fun. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22383520703188319682012-09-24T05:14:00.188-06:002012-09-24T05:14:00.188-06:00I love this post, Linda, as I am an avid collector...I love this post, Linda, as I am an avid collector of notebooks. I usually buy one whenever I visit other cities - most of them have not been filled yet, waiting for words to fill their blank pages. But others are well-thumbed filled with these lovely notes. Thank you for sharing these precious pages with us. :)GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78544197230852769192012-09-23T20:55:35.300-06:002012-09-23T20:55:35.300-06:00Terrific way to say it, Amelia. I'm so glad y...Terrific way to say it, Amelia. I'm so glad you told me, & hope you share more about this sometime.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-8154138866311144722012-09-23T16:23:54.596-06:002012-09-23T16:23:54.596-06:00Congratulations.
My primary teacher colleagues and...Congratulations.<br />My primary teacher colleagues and I have a new saying at our school - we are going slow to go fast. Slowing the pace of our lessons early in the year, taking time to create real meaning - because we've found it helps our students learn faster - not go faster, just learn more solidly. OneSunflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02183767868243283127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71867755554551563282012-09-19T12:28:23.286-06:002012-09-19T12:28:23.286-06:00Thanks Tam. I really thought some was pulled &...Thanks Tam. I really thought some was pulled & used from a seed catalog; it was so true! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87358892754345435072012-09-19T12:27:32.815-06:002012-09-19T12:27:32.815-06:00Thank you, Mary Helen. Thank you, Mary Helen. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77270426852846275232012-09-19T09:19:55.969-06:002012-09-19T09:19:55.969-06:00"'Slow' rather than the 'go.'..."'Slow' rather than the 'go.'" That's what I always need to write. Congratulations on the second round judging. I need to find out what a "found" poem is! I was rambling in my poem! I don't feel like I did the 4 o'clocks justice, but I didn't want my flowery post to become too informational or sappy! Linda, you are an inspiration!Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12535989955846532310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9672739350598893712012-09-19T09:14:38.821-06:002012-09-19T09:14:38.821-06:00By slowing down, we are able to think clearer, hav...By slowing down, we are able to think clearer, have a better perspective. I so needed to hear your gracious words today. Thank you for the peak in your notebook. It does take time to reflect through the motion of script.MaryHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493683144411995592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45103630947189868392012-09-19T05:57:44.094-06:002012-09-19T05:57:44.094-06:00Thank you, Amy. Yes, we did talk of similar thing...Thank you, Amy. Yes, we did talk of similar things, didn't we? To be more thoughtful is a good goal. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-7200370938461317672012-09-18T22:24:41.867-06:002012-09-18T22:24:41.867-06:00Linda,
Congrats on being a judge! That is awesome...Linda,<br />Congrats on being a judge! That is awesome! <br />The post, slow to grow...love the theme-great advice Ina fast-paced educational world...we touched on similar themes this week in our slices!Amy Ruddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177520075043676835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-64851807795501839682012-09-18T22:13:08.179-06:002012-09-18T22:13:08.179-06:00Thanks Carol, for all. We have to scrunch time so...Thanks Carol, for all. We have to scrunch time so very much that I think we're losing something, but I understand. I turn to the old laptop too. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-35105795607410207492012-09-18T22:12:07.632-06:002012-09-18T22:12:07.632-06:00Thank you Beverley. It is a treat to keep the jou...Thank you Beverley. It is a treat to keep the journals, & I hope all students begin to realize it too. Best wishes in your own writing.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89938693964845806202012-09-18T22:10:44.936-06:002012-09-18T22:10:44.936-06:00So glad you think so, Juliann. It does take us to...So glad you think so, Juliann. It does take us to a different rhythm, doesn't it? Thanks.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70669225279149308182012-09-18T21:54:41.684-06:002012-09-18T21:54:41.684-06:00Linda-
A beautiful post. I rarely write in a noteb...Linda-<br />A beautiful post. I rarely write in a notebook anymore, almost all of my work is on computer. Reading this makes me feel like I need to slow down. Thanks for the reminder! And congrats on being chosen a CYBILS judge.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39814414255622044762012-09-18T21:02:59.067-06:002012-09-18T21:02:59.067-06:00Congratulations on being named a judge!
Loved Rut...Congratulations on being named a judge!<br />Loved Ruth's post - I printed it off as well. I need that reminder.<br />Thanks for your thoughts as well. I use a writer's notebook with my class and they are feeling so proud of them. I have to learn to do mnore of my own recording as well.Beverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4594042077109277152012-09-18T20:57:26.343-06:002012-09-18T20:57:26.343-06:00I have been writing in my notebook more often and ...I have been writing in my notebook more often and the slowing down is very therapeutic. Thanks for sharing your notebooks.Juliann in WAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895551530087690102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-7120394998033510022012-09-18T20:37:11.922-06:002012-09-18T20:37:11.922-06:00Thanks Maureen. There are a number of ways studen...Thanks Maureen. There are a number of ways students do to slow down & write, or sketch. I do think they learn to use that time for reflection, at least most of the time. It's quiet and students work, sometimes after conversation or sometimes before. Thanks.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-64178299549842398702012-09-18T19:59:14.077-06:002012-09-18T19:59:14.077-06:00I, too, really loved the post by Ruth, and have re...I, too, really loved the post by Ruth, and have reflected on it many times. I also love your words here! I love writing in my own notebook...it never feels quite as real, rich, or reflective when I am simply using the computer for my thoughts. There are real positives to such "slowing." Thank you for sharing this - so wonderful to know that students are expected to get off the computer and work with their words on a handwritten page.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404917167112072640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12913148606553826322012-09-18T19:41:47.347-06:002012-09-18T19:41:47.347-06:00You are welcome, & I do agree that the compute...You are welcome, & I do agree that the computer is such a gift for all of us, for different reasons. I am working with an online tech/tool class, showing them as many kinds of ways of organization/ways to communicate/share with the words and/or visuals as they can. I hear you about the Apple-I'm on number six-seven & eight if you count IPad & IPhone. For those who really need to use the computer always, I always let them, but for the rest, the notebooks did help to slow the thinking in a good way. Thanks Bonnie for reminding me.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48753013209774335922012-09-18T19:37:09.101-06:002012-09-18T19:37:09.101-06:00Isn't it great that others of us liked it too!...Isn't it great that others of us liked it too! It really touched me. Thanks for all, Dana!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27030399111061196512012-09-18T19:36:04.817-06:002012-09-18T19:36:04.817-06:00You're so welcome, Ruth. I really valued that...You're so welcome, Ruth. I really valued that post, as I do many. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-2931685697167363762012-09-18T19:35:25.717-06:002012-09-18T19:35:25.717-06:00Thanks Jennifer. I don't know the kids, but I...Thanks Jennifer. I don't know the kids, but I do know that I just read Penny Kittle's Write Beside Them late in the summer with some of these slicers, & Kittle is so, so persuasive about using quick writes with students. Here's a link to some, with free samples: http://www.heinemann.com/products/E00838.aspx And here's a brief PDF of a summary of her writing, with free pages about notebooks. Since you are serving a specific population, maybe look at what she does & adapt the topics. That's my best guess without a real conversation. I hope you post about what you do! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70707006315134682462012-09-18T19:35:13.028-06:002012-09-18T19:35:13.028-06:00Yes, Linda I agree. I think that's why I love...Yes, Linda I agree. I think that's why I love taking pictures with my camera on a tripod. Slows me down and forces me to look around in the viewfinder and all around.<br /> I love moving through your post complete with writing visuals. I love your writing connections and the inspiration you offer your students. <br /> But for me the keyboard was a gift for a left-handed writer who never got the right support in learning to write with the "wrong" hand.<br />Oh well... thank you Steve Jobs for this Apple and thank you Linda B. for writing inspiration<br />BonnieBKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973593425566621090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22341782050669444682012-09-18T19:28:46.091-06:002012-09-18T19:28:46.091-06:00Thanks Elsie. Always fine to slow down, especiall...Thanks Elsie. Always fine to slow down, especially when we have things to ponder. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45402382561558900492012-09-18T19:11:18.248-06:002012-09-18T19:11:18.248-06:00Congrats on being part of the Cybils! Awesome news...Congrats on being part of the Cybils! Awesome news! I loved that post by Ruth. I printed it out and hung it in the classroom so I can go back to it over and over again this year. Such an important message. Thank you for causing me to reflect on it again.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011661904689079860noreply@blogger.com