Saturday, April 28, 2012

Saturday Sayings: The We-Do-Its

(Click on the above graphic to read previous Saturday Sayings.)

I've been looking forward to sharing this quote for a long time.  Hands down it's a favorite of mine.  I've even committed it to memory.  (Yeah, not impressive.  You'll see why.)


The way I feel about this quote is the way I feel about certain worship songs we sing at church.  Man, I wish I'd written that.  It's so simple and powerful all at the same time.  Regardless of its simplicity and power, it's not always the way we run the show though, huh?  

You do it.
or
I do it.  You do it.
or
I do it.  We do it.  You do it.

Anyone besides me guilty of abbreviating the process?  I suppose we get in a rush.  The time crunch is forever hanging over our heads.  Modeling and then sharing and sharing and sharing the learning process before completely handing it over takes time and planning as well.  If you're like me though, you can easily tell when all the we-do-its are accounted for. It's kind of obvious.  The kids understand, and the product we were hoping for meets our high expectations.  The equation works.  Thanks Regie for reminding us how much modeling and sharing the process make the difference in our teaching!


Have you been reading these other three Saturday Sayings?  If you haven't, you're seriously missing out.  I have been thoroughly blessed and inspired by these gals.  Do me a favor if you will.  Check them out today.  While you're there, let them know how they've inspired you too.  Thank you!


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13 comments:

  1. Congrats on being teacher of the year! Your Saturday Saying is a great one. thanks for sharing!

    Erica

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    1. Thank you Erica. It was nice of Lori to share that little bit of news. Thank you for coming by.

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  2. That is a great equation! I know I certainly feel the time crunch, but when I shorten that equation the learning doesn't meet up to my expectations and it wasn't the fault of the students. :)

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    1. Lori, it's so true. It's not their fault if we don't give them the practice they need to meet our expectations. I'm so glad you've done a month of Saturday Sayings with me. It's been fun.

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  3. Oh, and come and visit my blog anytime...

    www.sprinklestokindergarten.blogspot.com

    (I am on hubby's computer so I don't have my blog paste - bummers.)

    Erica

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    1. Thanks for the invite Erica. I'd love to visit.

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  4. So simple, but so true! Some of our students get it quickly, others take much longer. This is a great reminder!
    Congrats on your honor! They chose a wonderful teacher!
    I have enjoyed our adventure this month!
    Sandi
    Literacy Minute

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    1. Sandi, thank you very much, and thanks for joining our Saturday Sayings adventure. It was an honor to have you with us.

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  5. CONGRATULATIONS on being named Teacher of the Year at your school!!!!!!!! Also, Reggie Routman is one of my favorite authors and I love the quote you shared. It's one I share with my student teachers and those I mentor.
    Connie:)
    welcometofirstgraderoom5

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    1. Connie, thanks so much. Don't you love Regie? I've quoted her more on my blog than anyone else. I want to be teach like her when I grow up.

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  6. That quote is so simple and yet so important! I know exactly what you mean- when you try to abbreviate the process, it is so obvious!!

    Congrats on being named Teacher of the Year!!! That is so exciting! :)
    Julie
    Light A Fire in Third

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    1. Julie, thanks for the kind words, and thanks for being part of Saturday Sayings. It was a treat to get to know you better and hear your weekly reflections!

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  7. Beautiful post and blog!:) Would you like to follow each other?

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