tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post1155217863818976414..comments2024-03-23T21:08:20.365-07:00Comments on Forever in First: Saturday Sayings: Expect Nothing in ReturnTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-17992590844297266422012-06-29T21:19:06.541-07:002012-06-29T21:19:06.541-07:00Yep, an adventure indeed! Thanks for reading abou...Yep, an adventure indeed! Thanks for reading about it.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-66592162468347239352012-06-29T21:00:56.443-07:002012-06-29T21:00:56.443-07:00Yes, I know :)) I finally found some time this eve...Yes, I know :)) I finally found some time this evening to check in your friend's running blog. You two had quite the adventure!!<br /><br />❀Barbara❀<br /><i><b><a href="http://gradeonederful.com/" rel="nofollow">Grade ONEderful</a></b></i><br /><i><b><a href="http://rubyslippersblogdesigns.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Ruby Slippers Blog Designs</a></b></i>Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776494983428336686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-53147855937320846092012-06-27T09:34:56.455-07:002012-06-27T09:34:56.455-07:00Thanks Lidia. I got it and all looks well!Thanks Lidia. I got it and all looks well!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-84794415262254390472012-06-26T17:48:09.944-07:002012-06-26T17:48:09.944-07:00Hi Tammy! I just wanted to let you know that I ema...Hi Tammy! I just wanted to let you know that I emailed you the blog swap post. Hope that you like it:)Kinder Alphabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810375794183558198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-26797793774520244402012-06-26T07:37:33.689-07:002012-06-26T07:37:33.689-07:00Chelsea, I'm sure listening to Donalyn was ver...Chelsea, I'm sure listening to Donalyn was very inspiring. What a great opportunity that must have been for you. Good luck with your 10K!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-50203969858550320152012-06-25T21:14:57.515-07:002012-06-25T21:14:57.515-07:00Hi Tammy,
I just finished this book as well and a...Hi Tammy,<br /><br />I just finished this book as well and absolutely LOVED it! One of my favorite teaching books that I have read so far. I, too, found a ton of quotes that I had marked. It was quite the task taking the sticky notes out of the book when I had to return it to the library... This is definitely a book I will be buying (and re-reading)! :-)<br /><br />I got to see Donalyn Miller speak at the CCIRA conference in February and it amazed me how excited her students were about reading (even the ones she considered "non-readers" before arriving in her class ended up falling in love with books). She's an inspiration and I've tried implementing many of the things she's shared into my own teaching. It's amazing the influence we can have on our students' love for reading if we model this to our students every day!<br /><br />Thanks for your inspirational posts! I always love reading them! I hope your half marathon went well... Way to go! I'm signed up to run my first 10K in 2 weeks. :-) <br /><br />Happy trails! :-)<br /><br />ChelseaChelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225530789644246219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-24723128700674526642012-06-24T13:26:14.788-07:002012-06-24T13:26:14.788-07:00Barbara, I'd had my book for a while before re...Barbara, I'd had my book for a while before reading it too. You'll be glad when you finally do get a chance to read it. Thanks again for the comments. (Oh, and my friend's feet were pretty happy.)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-66731467935111356292012-06-24T11:56:58.484-07:002012-06-24T11:56:58.484-07:00I bought the Book Whisperer last summer and still ...I bought the Book Whisperer last summer and still haven't read it!! Sheesh, I have about 6 teacher books to read this summer.<br />I love your sentiments, as usual:)<br />I think it's time I got rid of our school reading program. It's optional and very low key, but like you say, it's more like we're rewarding the parents.<br />I hope you had a FABULOUS run yesterday...hopefully your running buddy was feeling her finest. Take care!<br /><br />❀Barbara❀<br /><i><b><a href="http://gradeonederful.com/" rel="nofollow">Grade ONEderful</a></b></i><br /><i><b><a href="http://rubyslippersblogdesigns.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Ruby Slippers Blog Designs</a></b></i>Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776494983428336686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-32816822202425881012012-06-23T22:57:55.714-07:002012-06-23T22:57:55.714-07:00Chrissy, at our grade levels it's like we'...Chrissy, at our grade levels it's like we're rewarding parents instead of kids, huh? Thanks for your comment.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-66207632851872685092012-06-23T22:55:43.048-07:002012-06-23T22:55:43.048-07:00Sara, it will definitely inspire. I know you'...Sara, it will definitely inspire. I know you'll enjoy it.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-44679125388126977092012-06-23T22:55:08.856-07:002012-06-23T22:55:08.856-07:00Laurie, it's a great read isn't it? Soun...Laurie, it's a great read isn't it? Sounds like you live a little closer to Seattle than I do!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-32800359220559392182012-06-23T22:54:04.177-07:002012-06-23T22:54:04.177-07:00Melissa, as a parent you can totally understand th...Melissa, as a parent you can totally understand the whole prizes, AR stuff. Sometimes we teachers just need to get out of the way and let them enjoy reading.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-1524573733763940252012-06-23T22:51:33.161-07:002012-06-23T22:51:33.161-07:00Julie, oh that's right. You're up this wa...Julie, oh that's right. You're up this way. Yes, next time! It was a beautiful day for a race. I wasn't enjoying the rain the day before or the early morning hours before the race. That would not have been fun. Yes, get this book. It's too good.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-88307642720238912372012-06-23T22:50:05.280-07:002012-06-23T22:50:05.280-07:00Lyn, thank you for adding to the conversation. I ...Lyn, thank you for adding to the conversation. I love your insight. That quote about Pizza Hut's program is too perfect!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-44907617936293780732012-06-23T22:48:49.261-07:002012-06-23T22:48:49.261-07:00Barbara, "incentivize" - nice word. It ...Barbara, "incentivize" - nice word. It is a great feeling to finish a race, and I'm especially glad that my friend's feet were happy and that it didn't rain on us.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-63686266476842465102012-06-23T22:46:50.160-07:002012-06-23T22:46:50.160-07:00Tricia, I totally agree that The Book Whisperer an...Tricia, I totally agree that The Book Whisperer and Daily 5 go well together. Great books and great philosophies. <br /><br />It was a beautiful day for a run. No rain! Last year's half-marathon course was much flatter than this year's. We encountered our share of hills for sure. Good luck at your half!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-30749861989122962732012-06-23T22:44:09.795-07:002012-06-23T22:44:09.795-07:00Tammy, isn't it the best book?! I'd LOVE ...Tammy, isn't it the best book?! I'd LOVE for you to join up with me. I'm doing a blog swap thingy on Saturday, so I was going to post my Saturday Sayings on Friday. How does that sound? <br /><br />Thanks for the well wishes. Paige's feet behaved themselves. Idols? You're very sweet to say that.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-46231005969788881212012-06-23T22:40:47.160-07:002012-06-23T22:40:47.160-07:00Lori, that's a perfect quote for your AR post....Lori, that's a perfect quote for your AR post. Maybe you can use it for future AR posts. Thanks for the running well wishes.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-9564151329689471292012-06-23T22:39:40.049-07:002012-06-23T22:39:40.049-07:00Kelly, you'll definitely need to check out the...Kelly, you'll definitely need to check out the book. It's so good and a quick read too. Thanks for coming by.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-15792582956529168912012-06-23T22:38:55.506-07:002012-06-23T22:38:55.506-07:00Crstal, thanks for stopping by and commenting. Th...Crstal, thanks for stopping by and commenting. The half-marathon went well. Happy feet and no rain!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-30471423069563188962012-06-23T22:37:53.223-07:002012-06-23T22:37:53.223-07:00Connie, The Book Whisperer talks a lot about the t...Connie, The Book Whisperer talks a lot about the time spent during the school day reading, just like Richard Allington's research talks about. Kids have got to be reading. If we can surround them with books instead of incentives, we'll get somewhere. Thanks for commenting.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-89234797981659106892012-06-23T22:36:05.259-07:002012-06-23T22:36:05.259-07:00Jennifer, the absence of carry-over is a problem i...Jennifer, the absence of carry-over is a problem isn't it? It's an interesting dilemma for sure.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-85197154718136467072012-06-23T22:34:42.678-07:002012-06-23T22:34:42.678-07:00Thanks Sandi. I don't prefer AR. :) Thanks ...Thanks Sandi. I don't prefer AR. :) Thanks for the prayers. Her feet managed pretty well!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-53443752975061010142012-06-23T19:24:27.893-07:002012-06-23T19:24:27.893-07:00This is a fantastic book. We also do incentive pr...This is a fantastic book. We also do incentive programs for reading, sponsored by several businesses. Some teachers post the charts, but I do not. As you said, much of the reading time involves the parents. I don't want to make anyone feel "less than".<br /><br />The best reward for me? For any reason? Free time to READ! :-)<br /><b><a href="http://read-write-sing.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">ReadWriteSing</a></b>Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841483739221560253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-82734494541273014892012-06-23T18:17:26.782-07:002012-06-23T18:17:26.782-07:00I am just about to pick up this book. Although I d...I am just about to pick up this book. Although I don't do prizes for reading, I think I definitely need to make some changes. I think this book will provide the inspiration I need.<br /><br />Sara :)<br /><a href="http://smilinginsecondgrade.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Smiling In Second Grade</a>The Colorful Applehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336266411841240877noreply@blogger.com