tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post2507076286825353499..comments2024-03-23T21:08:20.365-07:00Comments on Forever in First: Saturday Sayings: Cut Some StringsTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-57349098526898946802013-06-25T16:30:53.684-07:002013-06-25T16:30:53.684-07:00Sara, sounds just like something we as adults woul...Sara, sounds just like something we as adults would enjoy doing with our own reading. It doesn't turn reading into school work.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-65444864730488215612013-06-25T13:21:02.109-07:002013-06-25T13:21:02.109-07:00Amen sister! I LOVE to read - and I want to pass t...Amen sister! I LOVE to read - and I want to pass that on to the students in my class. <br />This last year, I had students {voluntarily} take an index card and write 3 things about a book they enjoyed reading. Most of them wanted to do this - even my shy/quieter kids. I think it's because it wasn't a big long thing, but more sharing with their friends. <br />Sara at schoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826113370064170051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-61936571795264919162013-06-23T20:50:26.716-07:002013-06-23T20:50:26.716-07:00Susanna, read-alouds are great ways to draw kids i...Susanna, read-alouds are great ways to draw kids in to the pure enjoyment of reading. That's very cool that your kids remember that even 6 years later. I bet that makes you feel great. Thank you for the sweet compliment about my blog header. It's simple but fits me perfectly.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-88432450371465487602013-06-23T19:02:39.416-07:002013-06-23T19:02:39.416-07:00I couldn't agree more. My solution thus far ha...I couldn't agree more. My solution thus far has been read alouds. Even though my kids are just grade 1 and 2, I read through about 20 Magic Treehouse novels a year - no test afterwards, just the enjoyment of reading. Last night I attended a grade 7 graduation where they gave speeches about each teacher, and it was reading those novels that stood out to them the most after leaving my class 6 years ago. So I guess I'll keep doing it! Hopefully that love of stories carries them to read on their own.<br />:-)<br />Susanna<br /><br />PS: Love your blog header. It feels like a cool drink of water on a hot day! Whimsy Workshop Teachinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435637341910015061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-48805025472649534502013-06-23T07:48:17.015-07:002013-06-23T07:48:17.015-07:00Barb, I knew you wouldn't have to think about ...Barb, I knew you wouldn't have to think about it. Easy cheesy! The way you explain how reading runs in your room sounds perfect!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-44858790476394224302013-06-23T07:47:04.828-07:002013-06-23T07:47:04.828-07:00Crystal, yes if they can love reading, we've d...Crystal, yes if they can love reading, we've done something right. We ran happy!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-16183192582946800582013-06-23T07:46:27.669-07:002013-06-23T07:46:27.669-07:00Kimberley, I'd love to sit in on some of those...Kimberley, I'd love to sit in on some of those dinner conversations. You're doing it right! Thanks.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-72327016243241849342013-06-23T07:45:49.929-07:002013-06-23T07:45:49.929-07:00Connie, oh dreaded book reports. What will we do ...Connie, oh dreaded book reports. What will we do with you? Thank you!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-78385986997429943562013-06-23T07:44:58.935-07:002013-06-23T07:44:58.935-07:00Miss Trayers, I understand your sadness. School r...Miss Trayers, I understand your sadness. School reading can turn kids off to reading in general. That's sad.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-3654688511658269102013-06-23T07:43:01.047-07:002013-06-23T07:43:01.047-07:00Delighted, I love it too! Thanks.Delighted, I love it too! Thanks.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-1996716518927549162013-06-23T07:42:38.698-07:002013-06-23T07:42:38.698-07:00Ms. Smith, it's a great quote, huh? Thanks fo...Ms. Smith, it's a great quote, huh? Thanks for the running wishes!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-49900518790391023712013-06-23T07:41:09.476-07:002013-06-23T07:41:09.476-07:00rrmoore, you have a beautiful city!rrmoore, you have a beautiful city!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-8615007452488826012013-06-23T07:40:22.527-07:002013-06-23T07:40:22.527-07:00Thanks Lori! I knew you'd have the right answ...Thanks Lori! I knew you'd have the right answer. Your kids learn to love reading in your class for sure.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-11153088242808965592013-06-23T07:39:15.091-07:002013-06-23T07:39:15.091-07:00Barbara, you bet. One or two are all yours!Barbara, you bet. One or two are all yours!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-33556923966630441492013-06-23T07:38:19.271-07:002013-06-23T07:38:19.271-07:00Jenny, it's a beautiful place to run. You'...Jenny, it's a beautiful place to run. You'd love it no doubt. Yep, 11, and I'd like to get 12 and 13 finished soon here too.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-27731113589633094132013-06-23T07:37:14.591-07:002013-06-23T07:37:14.591-07:00Marie, you're right. Thanks for cheering us o...Marie, you're right. Thanks for cheering us on.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-20121571367275478182013-06-22T23:54:39.508-07:002013-06-22T23:54:39.508-07:00You're running in Seattle with your best frien...You're running in Seattle with your best friend, Paige!! Didn't even need to think about that one:))<br /><br />I totally agree with you and the quote. It's all about reading and discussions in my room, too, with the occasional artsy extension. I think the main reading goal should be comprehension and pure enjoyment. <br /><br />I hope you and Paige had an awesome run!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776494983428336686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-41391395861499845222013-06-22T20:14:30.367-07:002013-06-22T20:14:30.367-07:00Great thoughts, Tammy. I want my kiddos to love to...Great thoughts, Tammy. I want my kiddos to love to read!<br /><br />Crystal<br /><a href="http://teachinglittlemiracles.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Teaching Little Miracles</a><br /><br />P.S. Seattle with Paige...run happy!<br /><br />Teaching Little Miracleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694650140067870645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-31356129939606141002013-06-22T17:36:39.768-07:002013-06-22T17:36:39.768-07:00I love this quote. My kids at home read because th...I love this quote. My kids at home read because that's what we do. That's what we talk about. You can't really enjoy dinner with us unless you've got something to share. Now, it can be outside cool stuff too, but we LOVE to share what we read.<br /><br />Good luck in Seattle!<br /><br />Kimberley<br /><a href="http://1stinmaine.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">First in Maine</a>Kimberley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944774091932084680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-66518988245245382362013-06-22T15:50:22.985-07:002013-06-22T15:50:22.985-07:00What a great quote to share! The first thing that...What a great quote to share! The first thing that came to my mind is the "dreaded" book report as well. <br />Enjoy your run in Seattle with Paige!<br />Connie Anderson:)Mrs. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292753700972397708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-3971567105383796642013-06-22T11:22:12.063-07:002013-06-22T11:22:12.063-07:00It makes me so sad to see the upper grade kiddos r...It makes me so sad to see the upper grade kiddos read only passages in class every day. I don't know how you develop vocabulary or a passion for reading that way. I understand preparation for tests, but every day! I absolutely agree with Donalyn that they have to read just for fun sometimes.<br /><br />Good luck running! :)Miss Trayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994698870486768685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-26389174991771523412013-06-22T08:42:54.500-07:002013-06-22T08:42:54.500-07:00Love that quote! Enjoy your weekend!
imgoingfirs...Love that quote! Enjoy your weekend!<br /><br />imgoingfirst@gmail.comDelightedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12616824143338884896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-53685916514338180652013-06-22T08:33:56.928-07:002013-06-22T08:33:56.928-07:00I love that quote and totally agree with everythin...I love that quote and totally agree with everything you said!<br /><br />Have fun running! =)<br />Ms. SmithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-37130696863048753782013-06-22T08:07:43.144-07:002013-06-22T08:07:43.144-07:00My city!! Have fun today :)My city!! Have fun today :)Rachelle Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06626780800283928270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-63694265222686583812013-06-22T07:13:29.079-07:002013-06-22T07:13:29.079-07:00Seattle with Paige! Love, love, love this quote. ...Seattle with Paige! Love, love, love this quote. In our passion to teach students how to read, we sometimes forget to instill a love for reading. Good luck in the race!<br />Lori<br /><b><a href="http://conversationsinliteracy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Conversations in Literacy</a></b>Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14511344892381128298noreply@blogger.com