tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post5275663647607005763..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: A Slice of a LessonLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70563879305809886272015-07-30T21:46:05.323-06:002015-07-30T21:46:05.323-06:00You know just what to share, true story teller/kee...You know just what to share, true story teller/keeper. Thank you. I do know.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-25044661261500142132015-07-30T21:27:49.354-06:002015-07-30T21:27:49.354-06:00Linda,
I was 18 and told a mentor I was a bit ants...Linda,<br />I was 18 and told a mentor I was a bit antsy but I really didn't know what I wanted. I remember her smiling and saying this is "toe tapping time" you have to wait its not ready yet. "<br /><br />I remember feeling confused, "I don't get it."<br /><br />"Honey, you will. Just remember there will be many times in your life when it is "toe tapping time". You will know."<br /><br />LibraryDragon/Storykeeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695194443477630515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-82221728532567188932015-07-30T10:11:57.046-06:002015-07-30T10:11:57.046-06:00Thanks for the idea, Elisabeth. I will think about...Thanks for the idea, Elisabeth. I will think about it. I know I'll have fun being in Ingrid's classroom & visiting Carter. It will take me time to remember that I can go somewhere whenever I choose!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34702178475649311202015-07-30T09:40:27.033-06:002015-07-30T09:40:27.033-06:00I wonder if this could become a regular feature on...I wonder if this could become a regular feature on your blog--sharing favorite lessons you've accumulated over the years? While I do a lot of new stuff every year (I get bored easily!), I do have a set of favorite writing prompts that always seem to get to good stuff for almost all of my students. And I love reading about what works for other teachers. How wonderful that you will spend time in Ingrid's classroom! I do hope you'll be able to travel to visit your grandson. Elisabeth Ellingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747914394861199796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1459712975821046042015-07-29T10:25:20.214-06:002015-07-29T10:25:20.214-06:00I don't think I would go unless they were real...I don't think I would go unless they were really desperate, Terje. I really am ready to do other things, & you're right, I enjoy all of them outside teaching, too. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-66878742902387322472015-07-29T10:08:25.298-06:002015-07-29T10:08:25.298-06:00You can't say you are retired until the school...You can't say you are retired until the school year really starts. There may be a chance that you are invited back and you say yes. Somehow I think you will enjoy retirement. You are a creative person and enjoy life outside classroom too. Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-20690864986030248592015-07-28T21:40:46.648-06:002015-07-28T21:40:46.648-06:00Thanks, Melanie. Glad to share the ideas I think w...Thanks, Melanie. Glad to share the ideas I think will be useful!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54981953483955431892015-07-28T21:40:07.556-06:002015-07-28T21:40:07.556-06:00I haven't been reading blogs as much as I shou...I haven't been reading blogs as much as I should be, Linda, so I missed the news that you are officially retiring. I think that's wonderful for you--you have so much to celebrate. Thanks for sharing the ideas! Melanie Meehanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/157717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-35135708912064021002015-07-28T21:24:54.306-06:002015-07-28T21:24:54.306-06:00Thanks, Lisa. I am always interested in using the ...Thanks, Lisa. I am always interested in using the visual for nearly every lesson. It intrigues me what details we "see", in writing, art, and reading, too. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-82186916867378463292015-07-28T21:23:32.084-06:002015-07-28T21:23:32.084-06:00I'm sure I will send a picture from the beach,...I'm sure I will send a picture from the beach, Deborah, but maybe a beer instead? I'd love to talk about retirement with you. Thanks for the offer, and for the congratulations, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19370630409959392172015-07-28T21:20:06.370-06:002015-07-28T21:20:06.370-06:00It's nice that you'll have the beginning m...It's nice that you'll have the beginning month, and then enjoy October and on. I know I'll be busy, but doing the things I want this time. I am ready, but as you can see, I know I'll be a little sad at the beginning. Thank you, Ramona!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40625422412037890812015-07-28T20:26:32.330-06:002015-07-28T20:26:32.330-06:00I love the idea of using pictures to spark ideas f...I love the idea of using pictures to spark ideas for writing stories. Kids are so creative. I love to read about their ideas when doing activities such as this. Congratulations on your retirement. Lisa Maucionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77468443686747131982015-07-28T19:52:36.952-06:002015-07-28T19:52:36.952-06:00Linda, congratulations on your retirement. You ar...Linda, congratulations on your retirement. You are one, I am quite sure, that was deeply into teaching, students and craft till your last day. And I am quite sure you will find many avenues to share your gifts. Would love to talk more about retirement with you sometime. This may be my last year. If not, I am sure about the following.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the characterization lesson! You will have to send your colleagues a picture of you sipping a margharita on the beach!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11275286826634283515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84109134902785745762015-07-28T19:02:41.009-06:002015-07-28T19:02:41.009-06:00It's a wonderful transition and I know you'...It's a wonderful transition and I know you'll be as busy as ever. It doesn't take long to find a new normal. I made sure that I had something to do that first day of school. This year I'll be back for the first month filling in as counselor until a new mom returns in Oct. I'm planning lots of slow days for August before the rush of a new school year, (but only for one month)!!Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-49164811047768467322015-07-28T16:14:33.920-06:002015-07-28T16:14:33.920-06:00I don't think I can ever take the "teache...I don't think I can ever take the "teacher" in me away, but hopefully some other personas will emerge too. Thanks! I hope that old album will be fun for you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-28323220874793820252015-07-28T16:13:05.376-06:002015-07-28T16:13:05.376-06:00Thank you, Tara, I'm looking forward to what&#...Thank you, Tara, I'm looking forward to what's next!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70216004855564579082015-07-28T15:24:25.908-06:002015-07-28T15:24:25.908-06:00Great idea! Just looking at those photos inspired ...Great idea! Just looking at those photos inspired me to create a couple stories for those characters. I have to perfect old photo album to use!<br /><br />My slice today was about retirement also, but with a different take. https://goo.gl/Dy8stq<br /><br />I can tell that, although you are "retired", you will still keep your fingers in your career. ssurridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05060787686310398918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-5692239953981401992015-07-28T14:55:18.982-06:002015-07-28T14:55:18.982-06:00What a great lesson, Linda! The perfect nudges to...What a great lesson, Linda! The perfect nudges toward thinking about character and how to shape this important writing craft. I imagine that you will find your way towards some new endeavor - you have so much to share! Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41807586242024458532015-07-28T13:42:13.139-06:002015-07-28T13:42:13.139-06:00Thanks, Judy. I am glad to have so many of you for...Thanks, Judy. I am glad to have so many of you for support, know that you are keeping busy exciting lives!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52664612776470548612015-07-28T13:38:55.183-06:002015-07-28T13:38:55.183-06:00Such a delightful way to get the writing juices fl...Such a delightful way to get the writing juices flowing. Retirement is just another stepping stone into a new adventure. There is always some trepidation, but each day will be something to look forward to. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901374472056625859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84091795366587563992015-07-28T13:03:55.687-06:002015-07-28T13:03:55.687-06:00I have those too, although both Arvie's and my...I have those too, although both Arvie's and my mother wrote on the back of most. These pictures are ones I've bought at antique shops. It's nice for me to look at them too, & wonder what their lives were like. Thanks, Margaret!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1365716674541062352015-07-28T13:02:43.858-06:002015-07-28T13:02:43.858-06:00Thanks, Loralee. It was often really interesting w...Thanks, Loralee. It was often really interesting what students imagined from them.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-30824528026259071172015-07-28T13:02:09.318-06:002015-07-28T13:02:09.318-06:00How great that you are trying a bit of fiction, Ma...How great that you are trying a bit of fiction, Maureen. Thanks & hope you find a little inspiration here. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-8812237487629952662015-07-28T12:56:57.704-06:002015-07-28T12:56:57.704-06:00I hope you will continue to share great lessons li...I hope you will continue to share great lessons like this one. I have an album full of old pictures, strange faces that no one living can identify. Now I know what to do with them. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15611670843605297122015-07-28T10:23:27.047-06:002015-07-28T10:23:27.047-06:00What a wonderful idea! I love how you used the old...What a wonderful idea! I love how you used the old photographs! Brilliant!Loraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196420351567403826noreply@blogger.com