tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post7656592759671262817..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: About Students - Different LooksLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71241075920870198722013-08-29T11:54:51.462-06:002013-08-29T11:54:51.462-06:00It was a lovely day, Irene. Yes, I have a daughte...It was a lovely day, Irene. Yes, I have a daughter who is a trail maker, but one of the most creative people I know. Everyone to their own path, right? Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89976320698357049522013-08-29T09:16:18.629-06:002013-08-29T09:16:18.629-06:00Thinking of that kid who leaves a trail... I might...Thinking of that kid who leaves a trail... I might know a kid like that. :) Chiming in with everyone to say how much I like the structure here and all the ways you can use it.. hope your Wednesday was a great day! xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-62394031332234042262013-08-28T06:18:46.639-06:002013-08-28T06:18:46.639-06:00Oh, I like that term, 'middle school meters...Oh, I like that term, 'middle school meters'. That's exactly what we have to do, isn't it? Thanks Ramona. Hope you have a wonderful beginning of the year!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27173633314232991902013-08-27T23:19:46.524-06:002013-08-27T23:19:46.524-06:00What a fun post! Lucky students to have you for a...What a fun post! Lucky students to have you for a teacher. And after next Tuesday, I will know so much more about my new students. I love the tidbits I'm learning about each one already. It's a fun process, and I'm looking forward to greeting my new students at the door to check their middle school meters from day one. Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17702450929007739042013-08-27T19:50:05.568-06:002013-08-27T19:50:05.568-06:00Hi Jennifer, exciting time, isn't it? I appre...Hi Jennifer, exciting time, isn't it? I appreciate your compliments. One reason I think I notice is that I wanted my students to notice too. We talked a lot through the years about details, for writing and sketching, for seeing how people felt, etc. It is a habit! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39132059630547026642013-08-27T19:47:35.704-06:002013-08-27T19:47:35.704-06:00Thanks Deb. It's exciting to hear from so man...Thanks Deb. It's exciting to hear from so many about their plans!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39074912683201750622013-08-27T19:46:23.616-06:002013-08-27T19:46:23.616-06:00Now you've got my curiosity, Jaana-I wonder wh...Now you've got my curiosity, Jaana-I wonder why a tie-uniforms? Hope your start was good!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-2464768624327240852013-08-27T19:39:28.450-06:002013-08-27T19:39:28.450-06:00Such a lovely list, Linda! Your huge heart for st...Such a lovely list, Linda! Your huge heart for students really shines in this slice! You've captured all the important little ways teachers get to know their students in order to build those special relationships. This is exactly why you are such a gift to our slicing community too -- you always make me feel that you know and care about me by remembering and noticing little details!JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-6370042207948172013-08-27T18:32:31.516-06:002013-08-27T18:32:31.516-06:00Linda, your love for your students just shines in ...Linda, your love for your students just shines in this post. I love how observant you are and knowing who will need what. Have a great year!Deb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34971882800467648182013-08-27T17:32:07.278-06:002013-08-27T17:32:07.278-06:00After Wednesday (or Tuesday for me) I would know w...After Wednesday (or Tuesday for me) I would know which students know how to tie a tie! Your students are blessed to have you!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19483136630061695872013-08-27T16:32:49.798-06:002013-08-27T16:32:49.798-06:00Thanks Margaret, here we go!!Thanks Margaret, here we go!!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-68428887176136522182013-08-27T16:01:35.514-06:002013-08-27T16:01:35.514-06:00This post shows how open your heart is to those of...This post shows how open your heart is to those of your students. Happy Wednesday! Happy year!Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34871874530867302782013-08-27T16:00:16.071-06:002013-08-27T16:00:16.071-06:00It's a time so filled with information, isn...It's a time so filled with information, isn't it? We are really ready to have those students be at school! It's been hot again, so this week might be a little warm for everyone outside. We'll see how it goes!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45833530223166347992013-08-27T15:18:00.466-06:002013-08-27T15:18:00.466-06:00Anita what a marvelous idea! I will share to see ...Anita what a marvelous idea! I will share to see if I can get a colleague to have his kids write what they 'know' after Wednesday! Yes, we'll all excited, time to begin!! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21963294020221542572013-08-27T15:16:52.574-06:002013-08-27T15:16:52.574-06:00I love the structure of your poem...I'm in the...I love the structure of your poem...I'm in the middle of this right now. 10 days in and I'm learning new things about my kids every day. Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474134165123305833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55357409981398368162013-08-27T14:55:00.261-06:002013-08-27T14:55:00.261-06:00After Wednesday, you will be ready to start a new ...After Wednesday, you will be ready to start a new chapter of the book you have just cracked open with eager new faces. PS I love the structure of this poem. It would be great to use with kids!!!!!!!!drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56026965722540352242013-08-27T14:07:06.809-06:002013-08-27T14:07:06.809-06:00Happy to hear how it's going, Terje! We'r...Happy to hear how it's going, Terje! We're still here, getting ready-so exciting! Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26947235540702374272013-08-27T11:24:35.881-06:002013-08-27T11:24:35.881-06:00I like how you structured the text, but most of al...I like how you structured the text, but most of all I like how you think and care about your students. After the first two days I have found out some things my students care about. I believe that we are going to have a great year!Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69534313890644110392013-08-27T08:07:16.668-06:002013-08-27T08:07:16.668-06:00I think the nerves means you were a very good teac...I think the nerves means you were a very good teacher, Elsie-wanting every minute to go just right! Thank you for the wishes! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-38222174353634626532013-08-27T07:53:42.193-06:002013-08-27T07:53:42.193-06:00I was always nervous at the beginning of school, b...I was always nervous at the beginning of school, but after that first day, I would know we would have a great year and this class was on its way to being a community of learners. Happy first day tomorrow!elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55711376879810909762013-08-27T07:40:31.853-06:002013-08-27T07:40:31.853-06:00Yes, you're right, of course. Knowing all the...Yes, you're right, of course. Knowing all the rest just helps us think and wield the class together for each one's benefit. Thanks, Tara!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74383550314933551622013-08-27T07:10:58.587-06:002013-08-27T07:10:58.587-06:00Look at those faces!!! Now I am even more anxious ...Look at those faces!!! Now I am even more anxious to begin! I love the way you structured this, and the way you recognize the unfolding process that marks our knowing. But, I think that knowing comes from this: "each one has a part of my heart already." That's really the beginning, isn't it?! Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33498350170424880312013-08-27T06:24:17.107-06:002013-08-27T06:24:17.107-06:00Thank you, Jen. I appreciate the response!Thank you, Jen. I appreciate the response!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-18575392417289681202013-08-27T06:23:34.262-06:002013-08-27T06:23:34.262-06:00Thank you, Amy! It's time to stop prepping an...Thank you, Amy! It's time to stop prepping and have those students isn't it? That is certainly what it's all about!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55769128459600702312013-08-27T06:22:07.795-06:002013-08-27T06:22:07.795-06:00Thanks, Max, good additions too. So much informat...Thanks, Max, good additions too. So much information appears on that first day!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com