tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post327291906998900420..comments2024-03-23T21:08:20.365-07:00Comments on Forever in First: Saturday Sayings: The Cart Before the HorseTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-62083507607110865942012-10-21T11:29:29.086-07:002012-10-21T11:29:29.086-07:00Lyn, that's a wonderful compliment. My moment...Lyn, that's a wonderful compliment. My moments of smartness come from the professionals who line my bookshelves and the mentor teachers who have made an impact on my life. Thank you for such a blessed comment.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-16601268034661776362012-10-21T06:44:15.112-07:002012-10-21T06:44:15.112-07:00Tammy, I wish you could have been my kids' tea...Tammy, I wish you could have been my kids' teacher. You are so smart:)<br />LynLyn Goffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05670862168416287427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-72505193922951034322012-10-20T17:46:03.446-07:002012-10-20T17:46:03.446-07:00Mary, you always add the most profound thoughts to...Mary, you always add the most profound thoughts to my blog. Thank you for coming by and commenting. I love hearing what you have to say.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-40345211577140278852012-10-20T17:45:01.354-07:002012-10-20T17:45:01.354-07:00Chrissy, I'm glad that you're seeing passi...Chrissy, I'm glad that you're seeing passion in your young writers. I always enjoy hearing that kindergarten kids are writing. It makes such a difference when they come to first grade. (I love your Sunday Song! I'm glad you didn't wait.)<br /><br />Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-21243625010861326062012-10-20T17:43:29.401-07:002012-10-20T17:43:29.401-07:00Tammy, I wish more teachers had themselves a daily...Tammy, I wish more teachers had themselves a daily writing block too. Kids sure need time to authentically practice being writers aside from the spelling, grammar, and conventions. Amen is right.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-24191188408587639512012-10-20T17:41:05.044-07:002012-10-20T17:41:05.044-07:00Sandi, I like Words Their Way as well, although I ...Sandi, I like Words Their Way as well, although I haven't found a way to incorporate as much of it as I'd like. We have the same priorities!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-38397146446319217632012-10-20T17:39:47.516-07:002012-10-20T17:39:47.516-07:00Kerri, I applaud you for pushing yourself to jump ...Kerri, I applaud you for pushing yourself to jump right it and get your feet wet. It can be a little messy at times especially when it's new. Sometimes that's the only way to find what really works best. Keep it up!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-67883266142496021982012-10-20T17:38:26.082-07:002012-10-20T17:38:26.082-07:00Lori, I agree totally. It's not easy but so s...Lori, I agree totally. It's not easy but so so worth it. They can do so much when given the chance.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-55778780192563648472012-10-20T17:33:29.278-07:002012-10-20T17:33:29.278-07:00Great reminders- The purpose of grammar & spel...Great reminders- The purpose of grammar & spelling is to aid readers in the reading of the writer's thoughts and ideas ... and both of those areas can be reinforced in the context of writing. Writing MUST come first! <br />mary b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07180492661054947316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-37246668736581702852012-10-20T16:21:20.404-07:002012-10-20T16:21:20.404-07:00I'm doing writer's workshop with my kinder...I'm doing writer's workshop with my kinders this year, following Dee Wills/Deanna Jumps writing units. WOW, this has given my class a focus that I've never seen before. All week, they think about writing, about what story they want to tell. During recess and transitions, they talk about writing, planning for workshop. They see details in the illustrations and word choices of nearly every book I share with them. <br /><br />As a child, I was an A+ speller; I attribute most of that success to learning best by sight AND by being a voracious reader. <br /><br />Great post! (Sunday Song is up! I couldn't wait!)Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841483739221560253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-10145257501634188322012-10-20T11:36:34.338-07:002012-10-20T11:36:34.338-07:00Right on target again Tammy. I wish some of the te...Right on target again Tammy. I wish some of the teachers in my school could grasp the concept:) My writing block is from 12:20 to 1:20 every day. No spelling, no grammar, no convictions, just writing. And I love it! Love your Saturday's Tammy.<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-84270065976563399352012-10-20T09:35:16.008-07:002012-10-20T09:35:16.008-07:00I have to AMEN this post! I love how you teach sp...I have to AMEN this post! I love how you teach spelling! (I also like Words Their Way.) Customizing spelling to the writer is always best! I also think that writing what is in a child's heart and mind should be our priority.<br /><a href="http://literacyminute.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Literacy Minute</a>SCTigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022505143719110130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-26798503043386551482012-10-20T08:55:12.816-07:002012-10-20T08:55:12.816-07:00Love your saturday sayings as usual. I think this ...Love your saturday sayings as usual. I think this is the firs year in a long time you could walk in my room and see me teaching writing. Well I'm not sure how much of me you would see teaching. More like the kids writing and working and me trying to direct and prod. I think they've learned more about writing from sharing with each other than I could ever teach them. Thanks for inspiring me to continue to grow and change in my teaching. <br /><a href="http://mskerriandherkrazykindergarten.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Ms. Kerri and her Krazy Klass</a>Kerri Bucknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15924383425982816680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-48863373583581316782012-10-20T08:08:28.289-07:002012-10-20T08:08:28.289-07:00Great thoughts today, Tammy! The writing block is...Great thoughts today, Tammy! The writing block is so important to teach every day- teaching them the craft and giving them choice. It's not easy, but the rewards are wonderful!<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