tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post6394467086722193630..comments2024-03-23T21:08:20.365-07:00Comments on Forever in First: Saturday Sayings: Allow Yourself the RightTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-74842204195591875512013-04-29T08:33:06.758-07:002013-04-29T08:33:06.758-07:00Jennifer, yes you're message is perfectly stat...Jennifer, yes you're message is perfectly stated! Fear is stifling for sure.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-67514927950593331212013-04-28T22:53:56.258-07:002013-04-28T22:53:56.258-07:00You've got it right. I presented at two differ...You've got it right. I presented at two different CCSS conferences this weekend, and my hope is that anyone who is worried about not 'doing' it until they get it right should really just get started, find their comfort level, and be amazed at the results!Jennifer Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114021307777091105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-23994477055235736312013-04-28T14:22:18.118-07:002013-04-28T14:22:18.118-07:00Jenny, thank you for adding your thoughts. You...Jenny, thank you for adding your thoughts. You're very right. The learning and practicing never stop. :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-42158913780203148612013-04-28T12:43:25.408-07:002013-04-28T12:43:25.408-07:00Even on a Sunday, this is a great saying! If I had...Even on a Sunday, this is a great saying! If I had given up at every bump along the way I wouldn't be doing much teaching. A key to being an effective teacher is knowing how to continue to learn yourself...practice, practice, practice!<br />Jenny<br /><a href="http://owlthingsfirst.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Owl Things First</a><br />Owl Things Firsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978780415995185795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-81252319804015632752013-04-28T12:39:08.516-07:002013-04-28T12:39:08.516-07:00Barb, I like all the comments too. They make thes...Barb, I like all the comments too. They make these posts better!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-17648161437804484162013-04-28T08:01:49.853-07:002013-04-28T08:01:49.853-07:00I enjoyed your post and all the comments, too. Tha...I enjoyed your post and all the comments, too. Thanks, Tammy!<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><br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776494983428336686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-23645670060370976122013-04-27T19:20:29.970-07:002013-04-27T19:20:29.970-07:00Barbara, I like the way you put that. That fits s...Barbara, I like the way you put that. That fits so perfectly with this post. It fits with our kids too. Thank you for the wonderful thoughts.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-70813783963355629952013-04-27T19:18:17.832-07:002013-04-27T19:18:17.832-07:00Mona, my district is experiencing the same technol...Mona, my district is experiencing the same technological push. It's great, but it takes time to become comfortable with all of it. Baby steps, I tell myself.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-12977325564580701912013-04-27T19:16:42.393-07:002013-04-27T19:16:42.393-07:00Tammy, I so agree. It's not an easy thing to ...Tammy, I so agree. It's not an easy thing to do with all the pressures that we face in our classrooms, buildings, districts, etc. Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-79736602727938643882013-04-27T19:15:25.202-07:002013-04-27T19:15:25.202-07:00Tara, that means a lot to me. These Saturday Sayi...Tara, that means a lot to me. These Saturday Sayings are near and dear to my heart and to hear that others enjoy them is a special thing.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-11211741206090052192013-04-27T19:14:43.636-07:002013-04-27T19:14:43.636-07:00Crystal, you'll for sure need to allow yoursel...Crystal, you'll for sure need to allow yourself the right to not get it all right from the get go. What an adventure!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-70718272761785053862013-04-27T19:12:08.005-07:002013-04-27T19:12:08.005-07:00Sandi, I definitely need the freedom you're ta...Sandi, I definitely need the freedom you're talking about. I know I'll fail, and it's liberating when I allow myself the right to do that.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-9210111344308701962013-04-27T19:10:49.458-07:002013-04-27T19:10:49.458-07:00Vicky, the CCSS will definitely bring some bumps a...Vicky, the CCSS will definitely bring some bumps along with it. Expecting them seems to reduce some of the stress, right? Good luck!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-85558449028278066562013-04-27T19:09:01.795-07:002013-04-27T19:09:01.795-07:00Lori, you can't go wrong with a Richard Alling...Lori, you can't go wrong with a Richard Allington quote. Taking time to make change does make for better, deeper change.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-89608849666893943102013-04-27T14:55:43.540-07:002013-04-27T14:55:43.540-07:00I learned last year that as anxiety goes up, intel...I learned last year that as anxiety goes up, intellect goes down, making it even more important to allow for that time and keep that growth mindset that you've talked about!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-19984591511562170922013-04-27T13:02:05.366-07:002013-04-27T13:02:05.366-07:00We also have some major changes going on in our di...We also have some major changes going on in our district and school with the wider use of technology in the classroom. I thought about this as I read your post and the quote. Thank you for the food for thought.<br /><br />Mona<br /><b><a href="http://firstgradeschoolhouse.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">First Grade Schoolhouse</a></b>Monahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07482189331920473783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-32213257969719461322013-04-27T10:44:09.015-07:002013-04-27T10:44:09.015-07:00As always, spot on, Tammy It's the hardest thi...As always, spot on, Tammy It's the hardest thing we do isn't it...give ourselves "a break." Thanks for the reminder.<br />Tammy<br /><a href="http://www.klingercafe.com" rel="nofollow">First Grade @ Storybook Cafe</a> <br />dtklinger@gmail.com<br />Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033713836621074476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-9631199560377231182013-04-27T10:15:05.341-07:002013-04-27T10:15:05.341-07:00Love these Saturday quotes. Makes me feel very in...Love these Saturday quotes. Makes me feel very inspired! Keep them coming.<br /><br />Tara<br /><a href="http://theelementarymathmaniac.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Math Maniac</a>The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-78807303035228725592013-04-27T08:41:01.277-07:002013-04-27T08:41:01.277-07:00Great thoughts, Tammy! I'm going to need torem...Great thoughts, Tammy! I'm going to need toremember this as I move to a different grade, different curriculum, etc. :-)<br /><br />Crystal<br /><a href="http://teachinglittlemiracles.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Teaching Little Miracles</a><br /><br />Teaching Little Miracleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694650140067870645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-91279693046870255212013-04-27T07:12:45.634-07:002013-04-27T07:12:45.634-07:00What a great attitude! I wish everyone would feel...What a great attitude! I wish everyone would feel like you do! We start with baby steps and over time we can become more accomplished. We have to have the freedom to try and fail and try again!!<br /><a href="http://literacy%20minute.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">LiteracyMinute</a>SCTigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022505143719110130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-44916269193705760502013-04-27T07:12:25.007-07:002013-04-27T07:12:25.007-07:00Great post Tammy,
I was just trained in CCSS ...Great post Tammy,<br /> I was just trained in CCSS and I expect to have several bumps along the way next year. Thanks for the reminder. Have a great Saturday!<br />Vicky<br /><a href="http://traditionslaughterandhappilyeverafter.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Traditions, Laughter and Happily Ever After</a>vicky1970https://www.blogger.com/profile/09786884128105747624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-45424609838310618592013-04-27T06:39:09.910-07:002013-04-27T06:39:09.910-07:00Richard Allington is a smart guy! I like that he ...Richard Allington is a smart guy! I like that he says take it slow. Slow change sometimes makes for deeper changes over time with a goal in mind. :)<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