tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post5597606079539330521..comments2024-03-29T04:42:24.141-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: A New Look at LearningLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-79849368045112699752013-08-21T21:42:17.224-06:002013-08-21T21:42:17.224-06:00Thanks Jen. That kind of mindset is very important...Thanks Jen. That kind of mindset is very important, I agree. And the "hands-on" vocabulary learning is amazing. It was a fun time with Ingrid!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10145693138275520442013-08-21T19:50:52.929-06:002013-08-21T19:50:52.929-06:00I love this! You know I love the growth mindset an...I love this! You know I love the growth mindset and allowing our brains to think of multiple solutions and to be able to see things in different ways is totally part of having a growth mindset. Instead of being stuck, we are able to problem solve by thinking differently. <br /><br />So great for Ingrid to have that experience with you. It's so important to talk kids through things because there is so much vocabulary to gain. I often suggest this to parents, it's one of the easiest ways to get more vocabulary to kids. Looks like you had fun, too!Jen Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05253968450319192514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83523003474132708202013-08-21T06:28:53.869-06:002013-08-21T06:28:53.869-06:00I suspect your class would be truly delighted, Nan...I suspect your class would be truly delighted, Nancy! Thanks! Hope you do it & then tell about it!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89189892449847179302013-08-21T06:27:57.972-06:002013-08-21T06:27:57.972-06:00Thanks Bonnie. I am that, for sure. Hope you had...Thanks Bonnie. I am that, for sure. Hope you had a good night! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78392317088063849532013-08-21T06:19:11.789-06:002013-08-21T06:19:11.789-06:00precious and what a phenomenal idea...it makes me ...precious and what a phenomenal idea...it makes me want to get a toy and work this whole idea with our first graders...you always get me thinking Nanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13135130889558068676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48620491410869759332013-08-21T03:54:55.013-06:002013-08-21T03:54:55.013-06:00That is one lucky kid to have a grandma like you a...That is one lucky kid to have a grandma like you and what a great source of inspiration for true learning collaboration... you are a learner first and foremost... :)<br />BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-73022131608307112592013-08-20T20:38:59.195-06:002013-08-20T20:38:59.195-06:00I read and enjoy your posts avidly, Maureen, becau...I read and enjoy your posts avidly, Maureen, because of my teaching, but also because of the granddaughters (four and two). Yes, I don't think I even thought about what was "in" the box. Big surprise! But it was fun, you're so right! Thanks, Maureen!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52967672217409014292013-08-20T20:06:54.452-06:002013-08-20T20:06:54.452-06:00Thanks Max-just the kind of thing we were discussi...Thanks Max-just the kind of thing we were discussing today! More projects and process are so good for all of us! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13710595938113708422013-08-20T20:06:05.169-06:002013-08-20T20:06:05.169-06:00Thanks Anita, just happened to be reading that pas...Thanks Anita, just happened to be reading that passage on Sunday! Serendipity! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48743345403027494952013-08-20T20:05:13.016-06:002013-08-20T20:05:13.016-06:00What luck that Ingrid has you to not only spend ti...What luck that Ingrid has you to not only spend time with and buy wonderful things like scooters, but that you involve and engage her in assembling it! She gets to be part of the process, not just get a present. Great pictures too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10998735316905096776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-66742544510187139432013-08-20T19:28:49.051-06:002013-08-20T19:28:49.051-06:00What a great connection between Johnston's wor...What a great connection between Johnston's words and your experience. Her smile could melt your heart and I know that Johnston had just such an image in mind! drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-64072276277426131942013-08-20T19:17:12.464-06:002013-08-20T19:17:12.464-06:00It sounds like making the scooter was almost as mu... It sounds like making the scooter was almost as much fun as her riding it! I would have loved to see the expressions on your faces when you discovered that you had to make the scooter. Children love this work - it is such "exploration" for them. I, however, am often caught off-guard. What a great project to do together. P.S. Your granddaughter is adorable!! I know you enjoy her company!!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404917167112072640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-49061986676915384802013-08-20T18:56:13.495-06:002013-08-20T18:56:13.495-06:00Thanks Lee Ann. My new home is in a nice spot, lo...Thanks Lee Ann. My new home is in a nice spot, lots of flowers to see! And these are pics of the same girl, BTW, just 2 times, different outfits. Do return to Johnston-great words every time I read them!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-61954289246483425242013-08-20T18:46:19.488-06:002013-08-20T18:46:19.488-06:00What a delightful day! I love how you weave Johnst...What a delightful day! I love how you weave Johnston's pieces in too. I've been meaning to revisit Opening Minds and Choice Words this fall. Thank you for the reminder. Love garden along the sidewalk and the pictures of the girls:adorable. Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89668161185628837852013-08-20T18:05:07.501-06:002013-08-20T18:05:07.501-06:00Leigh Anne, the Peter Johnston books are both help...Leigh Anne, the Peter Johnston books are both helpful and inspirational. Try one or the other! I guess you're teaching older students because of that standard. One time I bought some inexpensive book shelves for the classroom & had my students put them all together! And if you have an Ikea near you, wonder if they'd donate something way on sale? Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23752484981412030432013-08-20T18:02:04.863-06:002013-08-20T18:02:04.863-06:00I guess you could say I had to be a good model, ri...I guess you could say I had to be a good model, right? Anyway, I am not too challenged by those kinds of directions so that was a help. It's also something I wish I had even more skills in! Maybe someday I can take a mechanical course (are there any?). Thanks, Stacey! I agree, there are loads of parts to use, like in your motorcycle!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-7367716132134345812013-08-20T17:59:50.226-06:002013-08-20T17:59:50.226-06:00Thank you Ramona-& the same to you. That'...Thank you Ramona-& the same to you. That's exactly what we did, & now I've been talking with others about the excitement in this one evening!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-51378689997876530232013-08-20T17:58:57.858-06:002013-08-20T17:58:57.858-06:00Thanks Margaret. Since my school is such a proces...Thanks Margaret. Since my school is such a process school, this was a perfect segue into child learning for me. And it was delightful fun!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84385091691996350882013-08-20T16:03:56.435-06:002013-08-20T16:03:56.435-06:00One of our state standards is reading a technical ...One of our state standards is reading a technical manual. I have thought about buying something that needs to put together (something small!) and having them do it. Great problem solving activity. I have heard a lot of comments about Opening Minds....I may have to check out his books.Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4991672242668368922013-08-20T12:28:48.922-06:002013-08-20T12:28:48.922-06:00I remember putting Izzy's indoor kiddie motorc...I remember putting Izzy's indoor kiddie motorcycle together. That nearly took the life out of me. Kudos to you for putting together a scooter that works with Ingrid!Stacey Shubitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903206728640184043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-35919347994351070742013-08-20T11:02:24.512-06:002013-08-20T11:02:24.512-06:00Linda, I love your enthusiasm for learning and tea...Linda, I love your enthusiasm for learning and teaching. I was able to picture you sitting with Ingrid as you laid out the parts, read the directions, and assembled her scooter. Here's to another wonderful year of learning and teaching!Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60819399423696491782013-08-20T09:37:29.302-06:002013-08-20T09:37:29.302-06:00You make me seriously look forward to being a gran...You make me seriously look forward to being a grandmother. It'll be a few years still, but look at all the fun in store! Learning by doing, by problem-solving, and by working together, all great tenets for teaching, too. Here's to a great start to your school year!Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24855724297801125792013-08-20T07:34:51.857-06:002013-08-20T07:34:51.857-06:00Thanks Elsie-all the good parts of learning were t...Thanks Elsie-all the good parts of learning were there, especially fun of course.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-66492289046308033552013-08-20T07:25:02.451-06:002013-08-20T07:25:02.451-06:00What fun for you both! I love the message that you...What fun for you both! I love the message that you can accomplish anything by tackling the project with a plan. That smile of accomplishment is priceless. elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-18035560133782688692013-08-20T06:31:27.090-06:002013-08-20T06:31:27.090-06:00Thanks Tara. Anticipation was a part I didn't...Thanks Tara. Anticipation was a part I didn't consider in this post. Perhaps that's another key to motivation? Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com