tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post300305017612998977..comments2024-03-23T21:08:20.365-07:00Comments on Forever in First: Saturday Sayings: The Rest of the YearTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-81617170354456219782013-03-25T08:10:43.644-07:002013-03-25T08:10:43.644-07:00Barb, there's so much to be done, that slowing...Barb, there's so much to be done, that slowing down isn't easy. I hear ya!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-42277116707102315462013-03-24T21:52:56.362-07:002013-03-24T21:52:56.362-07:00I'm another one of those teachers who likes to...I'm another one of those teachers who likes to jump right in at the start of the year. It's so hard to slow down but your advice is perfect:)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776494983428336686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-8757614003425757612013-03-24T11:53:35.436-07:002013-03-24T11:53:35.436-07:00Jennifer, I couldn't survive either. I'm ...Jennifer, I couldn't survive either. I'm always happy when August and September are over, but they are sure important.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-86998739707084529092013-03-24T11:52:55.706-07:002013-03-24T11:52:55.706-07:00Tammy, I hope your day back is a great one and the...Tammy, I hope your day back is a great one and the rest of the year is wonderful too.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-8227604829159301762013-03-24T11:52:14.515-07:002013-03-24T11:52:14.515-07:00Melissa, I can imagine that your k kids can be ind...Melissa, I can imagine that your k kids can be independent because you know how to establish your classroom at the beginning of the year.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-37707945302712466862013-03-24T11:51:10.678-07:002013-03-24T11:51:10.678-07:00Jenny, this is a great time of year when we can al...Jenny, this is a great time of year when we can all get so much accomplished and love on them too!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-37836808104832774682013-03-24T11:50:30.413-07:002013-03-24T11:50:30.413-07:00Rachel, it's not easy, but you're so right...Rachel, it's not easy, but you're so right. The first day is where it all begins!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-40464605788910334052013-03-24T11:49:46.575-07:002013-03-24T11:49:46.575-07:00Sandi, thanks for adding to the discussion. Finis...Sandi, thanks for adding to the discussion. Finishing well is definitely important!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-42869378380452774882013-03-24T11:48:40.356-07:002013-03-24T11:48:40.356-07:00Sara, slow down to speed up is what I like to thin...Sara, slow down to speed up is what I like to think. I love that you're already thinking about next year. I'm sure it will be better.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-34257184693539223742013-03-24T11:47:09.221-07:002013-03-24T11:47:09.221-07:00Barbara, I couldn't agree more!Barbara, I couldn't agree more!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-63778082723488214182013-03-24T11:46:24.713-07:002013-03-24T11:46:24.713-07:00Connie, you and I are on the same page. Every min...Connie, you and I are on the same page. Every minute does count.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-31684755171052112542013-03-24T11:45:36.623-07:002013-03-24T11:45:36.623-07:00Kimberley, I love that humming along and moving fo...Kimberley, I love that humming along and moving forward feeling. It's the best.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-3656727243576179792013-03-24T11:42:58.168-07:002013-03-24T11:42:58.168-07:00Lori, it is so tempting to just jump right in and ...Lori, it is so tempting to just jump right in and get going, huh? Procedures are definitely worth our time. As always, I agree with you on all accounts.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-16257969746007936582013-03-24T11:17:47.125-07:002013-03-24T11:17:47.125-07:00Tammy, I couldn't agree with you more. August ...Tammy, I couldn't agree with you more. August and September is exhausting, but it so pays off for the rest of the year. I couldn't survive without my systems and expectations in place!Jennifer Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114021307777091105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-2584659919644349732013-03-24T08:28:50.709-07:002013-03-24T08:28:50.709-07:00Perfect read for me as I go back to school tomorro...Perfect read for me as I go back to school tomorrow. Thankful for the fresh start to the end:) Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033713836621074476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-8338260046391237682013-03-24T02:56:24.689-07:002013-03-24T02:56:24.689-07:00Ah Tammie so true! I think to when you wrote a pos...Ah Tammie so true! I think to when you wrote a post how the list of things to do never stops. I often think now...what really went well and what do I want to change for next year? Taking it slowly, teaching with intention does pay off! It's exciting to see kindergartener's so independant and serious about what they are learning! MelissaMrs. Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07797211336092447991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-59396288701331589852013-03-23T19:01:15.283-07:002013-03-23T19:01:15.283-07:00I agree with you. This is my favorite time of year...I agree with you. This is my favorite time of year. We know the routine and they actually beg for the familiarity of our Daily 5 and centers! I get to do lots of one on one time with my owlets and I've fallen deeply in love with each of my students! I always think, "I'll never love a class like I love this one!"<br />JennyOwl Things Firsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978780415995185795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-14781838394121291482013-03-23T11:38:13.179-07:002013-03-23T11:38:13.179-07:00I completely agree with this! Good classroom mana...I completely agree with this! Good classroom management begins on the first day of school! I am definitely reflecting on what to change and what to keep for next year...<br /><br />Rachel <br /><a href="http://www.abseymour.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">A-B-Seymour</a>Rachel Seymourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350103107663753171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-870682715931239932013-03-23T08:44:48.568-07:002013-03-23T08:44:48.568-07:00Oh classroom management...the key to successful te...Oh classroom management...the key to successful teaching! I couldn't agree more with this quote. I feel for those new to our profession who haven't found their management mojo. We must get it right at the beginning of the year if we want to finish well. We also have to discover what works for us and our students. Great discussion Tammy!<br /><a href="http://literacy%20minute.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">LiteracyMinute</a><br /><br />SCTigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022505143719110130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-14750777923109721792013-03-23T08:38:55.047-07:002013-03-23T08:38:55.047-07:00I'm definitely one of those that wants to get ...I'm definitely one of those that wants to get going at the first of the year. I did better this year about slowing down, and I've made a list for next year of things I want to work on. Maybe that's a good place to start - next year will be better. Thanks for challenging us to be thinkers, Tammy.Sara at schoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826113370064170051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-5935095200864542612013-03-23T07:31:33.472-07:002013-03-23T07:31:33.472-07:00Front loading is the smartest thing a teacher can ...Front loading is the smartest thing a teacher can do, but we've also got to be committed to sustaining that family system and feeding it what it needs. I find that achievement wanes and starts to suffer when "the tests" start getting in the way of a child's need to belong and connect. I maintain that scores are the highest in those classrooms where there's a climate of caring and love!<br /><br />Thanks for another thoughtful reflection.<br /><br />BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-12360422521668498222013-03-23T07:25:04.127-07:002013-03-23T07:25:04.127-07:00The beginning of the school year is not my favorit...The beginning of the school year is not my favorite time either, but I do believe it's extremely important to take the time to establish effective routines & procedures at the beginning so that students can have a learning environment where learning can actually take place for the rest of the school year. I like to make every minute count in my classroom.Mrs. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292753700972397708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-89477626101276833702013-03-23T07:19:24.515-07:002013-03-23T07:19:24.515-07:00I couldn't agree more. When a class is humming...I couldn't agree more. When a class is humming along and kids are moving forward respective to where they started, teachers really need to step back and congratulate themselves. Creating a working community in 9 months time is an achievement not many can attest to.<br /><br />Kimberley<br /><br /><a href="http://1stinmaine.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">First in Maine</a><br /><a href="http://msad6ai.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Academic Resources</a>Kimberley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944774091932084680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-67486450627758876992013-03-23T07:17:12.911-07:002013-03-23T07:17:12.911-07:00The beginning of the year is not my favorite eithe...The beginning of the year is not my favorite either as I just want to jump right in and get going. Time spent on learning classroom procedures is time well spent though.<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