tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post8043784362272125092..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Things That MatterLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9264148672497445432015-09-02T07:12:48.677-06:002015-09-02T07:12:48.677-06:00You're welcome, Max. Hope everyone enjoys the ...You're welcome, Max. Hope everyone enjoys the writing.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89260663175647266362015-09-01T22:42:12.225-06:002015-09-01T22:42:12.225-06:00Linda, Thanks for the timely post. I miss you gent...Linda, Thanks for the timely post. I miss you gentle guidance and sure way of doing things, especially around writing. I need to have my students write something around this prompt so thanks for reminding me of it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10998735316905096776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53009181223920895172015-09-01T20:27:49.596-06:002015-09-01T20:27:49.596-06:00Thanks, Stacey. I've never had the chance to u...Thanks, Stacey. I've never had the chance to use Yard Sale with a class, but I added it because I think it is so special. I'm glad you shared that it was good with a group.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-49617248311292133952015-09-01T20:26:25.053-06:002015-09-01T20:26:25.053-06:00Thanks Lee Ann, more wonderful things!Thanks Lee Ann, more wonderful things!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48912718960321350082015-09-01T19:23:18.372-06:002015-09-01T19:23:18.372-06:00I'm usually not a fan of prompts, but sometime...I'm usually not a fan of prompts, but sometimes, when they're good prompts, I love it. THIS prompt can certainly lead to some important writing. I'm going to have a go with it on my own. Thanks for sharing this idea with us.<br /><br />Oh, and Yard Sale is a must-have for every elementary school classroom, isn't it? I've used it with third graders and it has really resonated with them. Stacey Shubitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903206728640184043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50382504953237311942015-09-01T17:58:03.435-06:002015-09-01T17:58:03.435-06:00Such good titles some of which are new to me, so I...Such good titles some of which are new to me, so I will have to check them out! Thank you, Linda. People matter. Stories matter. Meeting one another heart to heart -- these things matter. Wishing you joy as you start this new chapter. Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-68074848334110447262015-09-01T16:12:39.701-06:002015-09-01T16:12:39.701-06:00Thanks Lisa, I like hearing what things you would ...Thanks Lisa, I like hearing what things you would put on your list. It was a good way to learn about each other. Sometimes we also illustrated some of the list, and surrounded the art with the other words. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48520480624997568842015-09-01T16:03:46.153-06:002015-09-01T16:03:46.153-06:00This is a great prompt. It must have been so fun t...This is a great prompt. It must have been so fun to read and have students share with each other. It's a great way to show how writing can connect us, help us learn about each other, and build community. Just a few things that I can think of right now to put on my list of things that matter are: sunny skies, beach days, a book you can't put down, true friends, a latte on a Saturday morning, running sneakers.Lisa Maucionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26242457961928963762015-09-01T15:30:42.563-06:002015-09-01T15:30:42.563-06:00I shared because it is a favorite thing that I did...I shared because it is a favorite thing that I did with my students, Margaret. Steal away! I hope you'll at least start reading the "It's Monday" posts with Kellee, Ricki & Jen, then n-fPB with Alyson on Wednesdays. I've learned so much from reading others' posts. Finally, look for all of Byrd Baylor's books-still wonderful! Thanks.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59383697651744382982015-09-01T15:24:28.477-06:002015-09-01T15:24:28.477-06:00My goal for this year is to read a picture book al...My goal for this year is to read a picture book almost every day. I know I can't commit to everyday. I saw your post and started a list in a Google Doc. I always think I'll remember the titles but never do. <br /><br />I love this prompt. Definitely stealing it. Your list is the you I have come to know and love across the cyber-miles. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48988144767789315012015-09-01T15:01:05.327-06:002015-09-01T15:01:05.327-06:00Ah, love your list, Tara. Hope the week has begun ...Ah, love your list, Tara. Hope the week has begun beautifully!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10206296219478330212015-09-01T14:46:54.407-06:002015-09-01T14:46:54.407-06:00What a lovely way to open our writing hearts. The ...What a lovely way to open our writing hearts. The things that matter: the sound of my children laughing together, my husband's gloriously awkward dancing, the view from our farm's porch... Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22694511808703367802015-09-01T13:27:21.884-06:002015-09-01T13:27:21.884-06:00Thanks for both the comments, Jessica. Everyone...Thanks for both the comments, Jessica. Everyone's words are helping me think of more too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39281479890439828492015-09-01T13:26:31.972-06:002015-09-01T13:26:31.972-06:00Love hearing what you immediately thought, Joanne....Love hearing what you immediately thought, Joanne. Thanks for the share, & I hope you do write more, especially for you.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50700201065695912912015-09-01T11:18:23.929-06:002015-09-01T11:18:23.929-06:00the day my dad thought me to ride my bikethe day my dad thought me to ride my bikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04174523760634089027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43964825110970566692015-09-01T11:15:53.548-06:002015-09-01T11:15:53.548-06:00I am thankful for so many things being able to sha...I am thankful for so many things being able to share my poems and art with others 'my family 'spending time with my sisters and brothers 'spending time with good friends' the times I spent with my mom 'remembering my day teaching me to ride my bike' my birth mothers smile 'reading a new pic poetry book 'sharing books with family and friends ' waver washing over my feet 'finding God in each new day Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04174523760634089027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1756523563652535652015-09-01T10:42:13.605-06:002015-09-01T10:42:13.605-06:00Things that matter - what a great beginning to wri...Things that matter - what a great beginning to writing - I want to write more about this later today but your sweeping the porch at twilight was perfect. <br /><br />I think quickly of the smells from an old family attic, the smell of grapes ripening on the vine, laughter of family while telling old stories <br />Thanks for a great post. Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02344091186001092406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-68454390865171269212015-09-01T09:04:30.029-06:002015-09-01T09:04:30.029-06:00Thanks for sharing a little bit from your 'thi...Thanks for sharing a little bit from your 'things', Terje. As you might see, everyone is both different and the same, something for a community to know. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81807910044584660742015-09-01T09:03:01.423-06:002015-09-01T09:03:01.423-06:00I love hearing all those 'things that matter&q...I love hearing all those 'things that matter" from everyone. Thank you.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55030598623756244122015-09-01T09:00:00.587-06:002015-09-01T09:00:00.587-06:00I love coming here. Your thoughts and words always...I love coming here. Your thoughts and words always lift off the page and take me along. Your "Things that matter" is so beautiful. Things that matter: good night and good morning hugs, phone calls from mom and sis, daughters coming to visit for the weekend, pancakes on Sunday, a daily cup of tea, a friend recommending a book, words of appreciation, silent time by oneself, the taste of fresh berries. There is more but this is what first comes to mind.Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83364234724567612822015-09-01T08:49:57.971-06:002015-09-01T08:49:57.971-06:00Great prompts. Much better than the "What di...Great prompts. Much better than the "What did you do over Summer vacation?" I got when I was a student.<br />What matters to me? Kathy's smile, time spent with family and friends, a good book, a purring cat on my lap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19445772936218961532015-09-01T07:25:44.871-06:002015-09-01T07:25:44.871-06:00You're welcome, Julieanne. I hope you might tr...You're welcome, Julieanne. I hope you might try this with students.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-496629717851954152015-09-01T07:25:14.250-06:002015-09-01T07:25:14.250-06:00Wonderful to read, Bernadette. Thanks so much.Wonderful to read, Bernadette. Thanks so much.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60962008528779490472015-09-01T07:24:38.377-06:002015-09-01T07:24:38.377-06:00Love every one, Kimberley. Thank you!Love every one, Kimberley. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54796414371531617352015-09-01T05:53:26.650-06:002015-09-01T05:53:26.650-06:00Love these books Linda. The only one I don't h...Love these books Linda. The only one I don't have is Other Ways to Listen. Getting it now! Thank you.Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.com