tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post780565909777834391..comments2024-03-23T21:08:20.365-07:00Comments on Forever in First: Saturday Sayings: Unexamined WallpaperTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-55804385682694218202012-07-23T18:16:33.802-07:002012-07-23T18:16:33.802-07:00Me too-I ask parents to read with the kids and tha...Me too-I ask parents to read with the kids and that's it!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03917180234005884571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-20731835937168605122012-07-22T16:12:03.688-07:002012-07-22T16:12:03.688-07:00Lori, my blog loves when you come by. I hope each...Lori, my blog loves when you come by. I hope each year the spelling program at your school gets better and better. We're all a work in progress, aren't we?Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-59629010530619598202012-07-22T16:10:06.444-07:002012-07-22T16:10:06.444-07:00Plant, Grow, Bloom - thanks for the award. That&#...Plant, Grow, Bloom - thanks for the award. That's very thoughtful of you.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-31784584718413898972012-07-22T16:09:34.931-07:002012-07-22T16:09:34.931-07:00Kelli, thanks for coming by again! I'm not a ...Kelli, thanks for coming by again! I'm not a fan of homework for K-2. My kids read from their book bags each night, but that's all I ask of them and I don't call that homework. That's called being a reader. So, I'm with ya!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-3669022903263210062012-07-22T15:40:08.642-07:002012-07-22T15:40:08.642-07:00Our school went through the same thing with the sp...Our school went through the same thing with the spelling. They are trying to make the words each are responsible for more differentiated to fit each student and no tests. It's a work in progress!<br />Lori<br /><b><a href="http://conversationsinliteracy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Conversations in Literacy</a></b>Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14511344892381128298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-20410626397341758072012-07-22T08:39:46.356-07:002012-07-22T08:39:46.356-07:00I've nominated you for the Versatile Blogger A...I've nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! Come over and check it out!Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788345238629439016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-47508392666286391932012-07-22T00:17:30.835-07:002012-07-22T00:17:30.835-07:00Great post Tammy. There are many things that I wou...Great post Tammy. There are many things that I would change if (some) schools didn't mandate it. Homework is another issue for me. Especially when teachers take recess away for children who didn't 'do' their homework. What do you think about homework in K-2?<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog as well!<br /><br />Kelli<br /><b><a href="javascript:void(0);" rel="nofollow"> Tales From a Traveling Teacher</a></b>Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03917180234005884571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-48795803303161339692012-07-21T20:52:19.046-07:002012-07-21T20:52:19.046-07:00Barbara, I always enjoy it when you come by! Mayb...Barbara, I always enjoy it when you come by! Maybe that has something to do with the fact that we think quite alike. :) I'm not familiar with the McCracken/phonetic approach. What is it? I think you should post about your word wall when you find a way to make it work better for you. I'd love to hear more.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-60286652667593868622012-07-21T20:40:09.451-07:002012-07-21T20:40:09.451-07:00It's important to examine that "wallpaper...It's important to examine that "wallpaper" all the time, isn't it? I agree that there will always be bits and pieces hanging around. I'm always looking at ways to refine and improve the learning environment ... and it definitely sounds like you are, too. I'm currently looking at the word wall. I know! Sounds strange, 'cause I've had one for probably 15 years and everyone has one. I teach to it all the time and I know there are tons of great advantages to it, but I'm starting to wonder if it's way too much for some kids and if I should just go with more of a McCracken / phonetic kind of approach (which I do ... but I'm thinking I should emphasize this more). This is a rambling comment 'cause I've been thinking about this for awhile and I'm still not sure. I'm off to check and see what YOU do in your classroom regarding spelling.<br />Thanks again for another fabulous Saturday Saying!<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-71375304137581556672012-07-21T18:53:47.124-07:002012-07-21T18:53:47.124-07:00Robynn, thanks for coming by and leaving a comment...Robynn, thanks for coming by and leaving a comment.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-1069521505804381392012-07-21T18:52:39.818-07:002012-07-21T18:52:39.818-07:00Chrissy, thanks for joining me today. It's ce...Chrissy, thanks for joining me today. It's certainly an adjustment. I hope it's been worthwhile for your kids' district.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-38326595355154151222012-07-21T18:51:06.739-07:002012-07-21T18:51:06.739-07:00Paige, I love it too!Paige, I love it too!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-74525280914618882982012-07-21T18:50:51.987-07:002012-07-21T18:50:51.987-07:00Tammy, we agree...again! :) Thanks for adding to...Tammy, we agree...again! :) Thanks for adding to the conversation!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-13281969216895091162012-07-21T12:55:22.546-07:002012-07-21T12:55:22.546-07:00Totally can agree with the spelling test "the...Totally can agree with the spelling test "theory"~ <br />Robynn<br /><b><i><a href="http://rd-busybees.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">BusyBees</a></i></b>Busy Beeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08929308517769441455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-36613847235848087052012-07-21T09:44:58.647-07:002012-07-21T09:44:58.647-07:00Hi! I joined in and just posted my Saturday Sayin...Hi! I joined in and just posted my Saturday Saying!<br /><br />The district where we live--and my children attend--adopted a "no spelling tests" stance. It was an adjustment, but I can understand the rationale. Sight learners enjoy spelling tests; we do so well on them! Ultimately, I am a good speller because I am a reader. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for propping me up lately....I value your comments!<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-52491512616522351822012-07-21T08:22:22.881-07:002012-07-21T08:22:22.881-07:00Love your picture!Love your picture!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04675161962580582945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-70148572811305444072012-07-21T07:23:23.650-07:002012-07-21T07:23:23.650-07:00No can of worms here I came to the same conclusion...No can of worms here I came to the same conclusion a few years ago. Most teachers in my building still give the weekly tests, and honestly I try to the last part of the year to prepare them for their next year. But what starts out to be 9 weeks of tests ends up being 2.I pretty much feel the same way about bulletin boards and "themes." My walls are bare until the kiddos get there. <br />Thanks for another great saying!<br />Tammy<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.klingercafe.com" rel="nofollow">First Grade @ Storybook Cafe</a> <br />dtklinger@gmail.comTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033713836621074476noreply@blogger.com