tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post8465686589078244696..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Time for Clean SlatesLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47249935365069096512014-08-14T05:08:41.305-06:002014-08-14T05:08:41.305-06:00Thank you, Catherine. I hope they will take someth...Thank you, Catherine. I hope they will take something valuable from it for their own teaching.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17930572894578486392014-08-14T04:53:10.147-06:002014-08-14T04:53:10.147-06:00This is such an important message, Linda! Thank yo...This is such an important message, Linda! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and this poem. I will share it with my colleagues next week as we prepare for the return of our students. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43149451936461506332014-08-13T19:44:15.185-06:002014-08-13T19:44:15.185-06:00Wow, Margaret, what a great idea. The teacher I wo...Wow, Margaret, what a great idea. The teacher I worked with last spring did a lesson with the students' thumbprints. They took them, enlarged them, then they wrote on the lines about a special and personal memory. I hope you'll share when you do it, or send me some of the work & I'll share! Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-73076832758348527482014-08-13T16:42:12.210-06:002014-08-13T16:42:12.210-06:00Your post led me to create a Wonder lesson on fing...Your post led me to create a Wonder lesson on fingerprints using the poem Thumbprints for annotation. Thanks for the inspiration. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-32135010158584063282014-08-13T16:20:25.022-06:002014-08-13T16:20:25.022-06:00There is value in the journey and this quote/poem ...There is value in the journey and this quote/poem reminds us of that. All my best for this new school year. I am getting ready and will start seeing my students next week. Reading and writing are my top goals this year, too. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86254996439164988892014-08-13T15:49:20.134-06:002014-08-13T15:49:20.134-06:00Thanks, Laura. It is a matter of everyone working ...Thanks, Laura. It is a matter of everyone working together to become the best learners we can be, teachers included. Each of us is so different in the way we approach things, so we feel comfortable allowing students to guide their own paths much of the time. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-49763511057293787262014-08-13T15:47:26.815-06:002014-08-13T15:47:26.815-06:00I'll look for you next time, Elisabeth. Happy ...I'll look for you next time, Elisabeth. Happy you liked hearing about the idea of a "private" personal goal. It worked well for me.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59246504774082202032014-08-13T15:34:16.270-06:002014-08-13T15:34:16.270-06:00Lovely post, Linda. I like how you are encouraging...Lovely post, Linda. I like how you are encouraging the students to set their own secret goals. They must learn to trust you, the teacher, not to intervene just as you are trusting them to open up and let you get to know them.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11646285633731408642014-08-13T12:00:30.870-06:002014-08-13T12:00:30.870-06:00How I love the idea of inviting students to design...How I love the idea of inviting students to design their own very secret, very personal goal that they don't have to share! I was able to show up for the chat for just a few minutes before crazy broke out at my house--you just never know when that's going to happen! But I am definitely hoping to participate next time!Elisabeth Ellingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747914394861199796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-31987989423269201512014-08-13T07:34:55.468-06:002014-08-13T07:34:55.468-06:00Hmm, I just read & commented on your site this...Hmm, I just read & commented on your site this am, Ramona. I have been thinking of you, & a dear colleague who left last year. Just think, so many things are open for you now! Thanks for remembering my Ingrid, in Kdg. in a couple of weeks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11221258714872699052014-08-12T22:36:52.372-06:002014-08-12T22:36:52.372-06:00I'm wondering about that special kindergartene...I'm wondering about that special kindergartener...someone you're related to perhaps? Thanks for mentioning those of us who aren't in the classroom. I'm feeling a bit nostalgic, giddy, and sad, all at the same time! I didn't think I could talk about my feelings with all the teachers facing back to school, but it's my new road to travel this year. I've used Metaphor, but Thumbprint is new for me - "...a unique design. Mine alone..." Wonderful words. Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23266200083561329512014-08-12T15:46:17.615-06:002014-08-12T15:46:17.615-06:00Indeed, looking forward to this year very much! Th...Indeed, looking forward to this year very much! Thanks, ElsieLinda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45006607277477343372014-08-12T15:45:27.090-06:002014-08-12T15:45:27.090-06:00Thanks Bonnie, so true about re-visiting, shouldn&...Thanks Bonnie, so true about re-visiting, shouldn't forget!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43484429445563142662014-08-12T15:41:03.910-06:002014-08-12T15:41:03.910-06:00Once again you are spot on with words of wisdom fo...Once again you are spot on with words of wisdom for this new year. I know you will have a great one since there is one very special kindergartener at your school. Enjoy!elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17857419955129909032014-08-12T13:56:05.452-06:002014-08-12T13:56:05.452-06:00This is such an important topic and so glad you ha...This is such an important topic and so glad you have poetry to light your way. In recent research I've seen the focus on what's next for kids is a very important conversation that should keep happening. Finding your passion and a way to work at it in the world. BRAVO my Friend. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-6537113586201268642014-08-12T10:06:36.663-06:002014-08-12T10:06:36.663-06:00Thanks Loralee, & like many, a teacher!Thanks Loralee, & like many, a teacher!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87679489382608436522014-08-12T09:49:20.525-06:002014-08-12T09:49:20.525-06:00You are incredible!You are incredible!Loraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196420351567403826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43762169235459404502014-08-12T09:21:48.620-06:002014-08-12T09:21:48.620-06:00Thanks Terje, I'll remember your summer slices...Thanks Terje, I'll remember your summer slices!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37573303468312116862014-08-12T09:20:38.855-06:002014-08-12T09:20:38.855-06:00Thank you, and you too!Thank you, and you too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-57890607270155834662014-08-12T09:20:02.715-06:002014-08-12T09:20:02.715-06:00Yes, gone, gone, gone! Enjoy those last days!Yes, gone, gone, gone! Enjoy those last days!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87138894217390574592014-08-12T08:28:07.287-06:002014-08-12T08:28:07.287-06:00Thank you for sharing the quote/poem. As I read th...Thank you for sharing the quote/poem. As I read the beginning of the school year slices yesterday's summer day seems far away and tomorrow's school day very close. Your slice made me smile.Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22396258689000726302014-08-12T08:08:13.310-06:002014-08-12T08:08:13.310-06:00What a great way to start the new school year and ...What a great way to start the new school year and set the tone for what will be happening throughout the year. Hope you and your students have a rewarding year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1029703727339457782014-08-12T08:00:34.865-06:002014-08-12T08:00:34.865-06:00Nice slice! Have a great school year. I'm tryi...Nice slice! Have a great school year. I'm trying so hard to hold on to my last 4 days of summer, but it's slipping away!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40218077758241077682014-08-12T07:58:40.755-06:002014-08-12T07:58:40.755-06:00Oh, I'm so glad to share it, Holly. Hope this ...Oh, I'm so glad to share it, Holly. Hope this week is going great for you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-79693193466666871532014-08-12T07:51:42.914-06:002014-08-12T07:51:42.914-06:00This poem makes me cry (I think I'm emotional ...This poem makes me cry (I think I'm emotional this week since school is starting - ha). I'd like to share it with my oldest daughter who is expressing anxiety over her senior year in college. Thanks so much for this slice.Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.com