tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post5887868552468107491..comments2024-03-23T21:08:20.365-07:00Comments on Forever in First: Let's ChatTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-30377997351170390332012-07-09T00:14:32.916-07:002012-07-09T00:14:32.916-07:00Tammy I'll keep you posted on this idea if I c...Tammy I'll keep you posted on this idea if I come up with anything interesting or fun! In my school starting on day 1 we have ALL the kids grades K-8 writing! Of course in Kindergarten writing for the first month or so of school is mostly drawings and a few labels with letter strands. I spend a lot of time in the beginning of the year focusing on "how" to write - how to sit, what good writers look like and sound like and the basics of how to draw a picture to match their stories! I'm excited to tell you that I FINALLY started my own blog so if you follow along on my journey I'll hopefully come up with a way to incorporate your chat books into my class and share it with the world (of course giving credit back to you for inspiring me!)<br />Steph<br />http://mamagooseskindergarden.blogspot.com/Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04793840141910602020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-32436870714748525182012-07-07T10:03:29.255-07:002012-07-07T10:03:29.255-07:00Stephanie, I love that this is inspiring you. I&#...Stephanie, I love that this is inspiring you. I'm not totally sure how this would fit into kindergarten, but you're onto something. Personally, I don't start using the chat book idea until after Christmas. They're more ready and independent at that point, but from day one my kids are writing during writing workshop every day. I'm afraid I don't have any great answers for you, but I love that kindergarten kids write on a daily basis.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-66741805162804284142012-07-07T09:53:01.769-07:002012-07-07T09:53:01.769-07:00What a great idea! I'm wondering if I could ad...What a great idea! I'm wondering if I could adapt this to Kindergarten... maybe doing it at snack time? Hmmm... any thoughts? They could draw in the beginning of the year and I can draw a little picture with a simple sentence to match, maybe it'll encourage the children to read/write! What do you think?Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04793840141910602020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-47607205915733664932012-02-07T16:04:37.763-08:002012-02-07T16:04:37.763-08:00Thanks Dee! To answer your questions, you'll ...Thanks Dee! To answer your questions, you'll see some stickers on the front of Dakota's chat book. If the child uses correct punctuation and capitalization, I'll put a sticker on the front. If they don't, I just underline what they forgot to help draw attention to what they need to work on. For those kids who consistently don't get this concept, I will work with them on making sure they've got these things correct before they turn their chat book in. Besides my own answers and questions, that's the only other writing that I'll do in the chat books. I do though take a quick look at each child's chat book before they turn it in and have them fix other things that don't look right (ie. spelling a word wrong that's right in front of their nose or forgetting to write in a complete sentence). As for those who don't use their time wisely, I ask them, "Would you rather write now or at recess?" If they still don't get to work, then I get to choose for them. This usually works pretty well. Let me know if you have any other questions. Good luck!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-58512354436116652392012-02-07T04:03:43.883-08:002012-02-07T04:03:43.883-08:00I really love this idea and would like to use it. ...I really love this idea and would like to use it. A few questions: Do you correct grammar and punctuation? What about the children who just sit and don't write? Thanks for sharing this great idea.<br /><br />Dee<br /><b><i><a href="http://firstimpressions34.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">First Impressions</a></i></b>Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01756462827498694863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-83497821346282345962012-02-05T12:21:08.419-08:002012-02-05T12:21:08.419-08:00Miss Foote, that's a great way to manage the t...Miss Foote, that's a great way to manage the time issue!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-48360497755736513212012-02-05T09:41:51.967-08:002012-02-05T09:41:51.967-08:00I love this! I did more of this when I taught fir...I love this! I did more of this when I taught firsties, and think I need to bring it back! To help manage the amount of writing, students had to write at least once a week. I assigned days of the week to 6 or 7 kids at a time and wrote back to the student's whose day it was to turn in their book.Miss Footehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102534483407390519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-3713160460877312382012-02-04T17:44:26.385-08:002012-02-04T17:44:26.385-08:00I'm back again, and this time with an award fo...I'm back again, and this time with an award for you! Come and get it!<br /><br />Natalie<br /><a href="http://teacherytidbits.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Teachery Tidbits</a>Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11179971754796471378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-7189933633672500852012-02-04T12:46:52.166-08:002012-02-04T12:46:52.166-08:00Thanks Miss Russell. It sure does take time, but ...Thanks Miss Russell. It sure does take time, but since I don't have worksheets to correct, I suppose it all balances out in the end. :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-61266584629766270612012-02-04T09:30:28.757-08:002012-02-04T09:30:28.757-08:00Love this idea Tammy. Seems time consuming but tot...Love this idea Tammy. Seems time consuming but totally worth it and it accomplishes a lot of things. Great way to connect with your students.Miss Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13001637039166855130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-85437612107686823142012-02-04T08:53:50.685-08:002012-02-04T08:53:50.685-08:00Thank you Tricia for the thoughtful comment and dr...Thank you Tricia for the thoughtful comment and dropping by.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-89190959704090814312012-02-04T05:20:22.055-08:002012-02-04T05:20:22.055-08:00What a great idea. I love the real life applicatio...What a great idea. I love the real life application of so many skills.<br /><br />Tricia<br /><a href="http://queenwithclass.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Queen with Class</a>Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04613475102265937480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-30711373509752117032012-02-03T20:17:43.076-08:002012-02-03T20:17:43.076-08:00Thank you Natalie and Lisa for your thoughtful com...Thank you Natalie and Lisa for your thoughtful comments!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-73388182484932159762012-02-03T19:18:55.811-08:002012-02-03T19:18:55.811-08:00Your students are SO LUCKY to have you. This is a ...Your students are SO LUCKY to have you. This is a wonderful technique. Not many people would take the time to do it<br />- Lisa<br /><a href="ateachersbagoftricks.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">a teachers bag of tricks</a>Lisa Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619342305927665567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-27763630931039095942012-02-03T19:08:01.839-08:002012-02-03T19:08:01.839-08:00Wow, that is awesome! My littles would be allll ov...Wow, that is awesome! My littles would be allll over it!<br /><br />Natalie<br /><a href="http://teacherytidbits.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Teachery Tidbits</a>Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11179971754796471378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-34913594989216932082012-02-03T18:26:50.590-08:002012-02-03T18:26:50.590-08:00Thanks for commenting Jessica. I so appreciate it...Thanks for commenting Jessica. I so appreciate it!<br /><br />Sheri, your comment hits the spot. Thank you!<br /><br />Lori, thanks for having my back. It's all about authenticity, isn't it?Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-52036286524407213232012-02-03T17:53:45.028-08:002012-02-03T17:53:45.028-08:00This is a PERFECT example of real, authentic writi...This is a PERFECT example of real, authentic writing that is meaningful to the students! You get to know the students and their chat books will be a memory keepsake for them!<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-87634958840255850852012-02-03T17:48:40.137-08:002012-02-03T17:48:40.137-08:00Love, Love, Love your blog!!!
Sheri
1st GRADE ROC...Love, Love, Love your blog!!!<br />Sheri<br /><a href="1stgraderocks.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> 1st GRADE ROCKS!!! </a>Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091780296089856151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-72280220597788729942012-02-03T17:15:39.572-08:002012-02-03T17:15:39.572-08:00I think is this a wonderful idea! It puts all the ...I think is this a wonderful idea! It puts all the story sharing into a written perspective. I am sure they love it. <br />Jessica<br /><br /><a href="http://www.applesandpapers.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"><br />Apples and Papers</a>Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14462263404774957943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-66137124880007779622012-02-03T16:51:14.477-08:002012-02-03T16:51:14.477-08:00I think it is a great idea...you are awesome for t...I think it is a great idea...you are awesome for taking the time to do it!! =)<br />Jennifer<br /><a href="http://firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">First Grade Blue Skies</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750681486295715976noreply@blogger.com