tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post8038549983905905421..comments2024-03-18T04:23:54.154-07:00Comments on Forever in First: Saturday Sayings: It's a Non-NegotiableTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-54890922074337731072014-06-25T13:34:19.063-07:002014-06-25T13:34:19.063-07:00Sara, I'm sure you do have many non-negotiable...Sara, I'm sure you do have many non-negotiables in your classroom. I had to think through my own as well. People like Regie Routman, Donald Graves, and Lucy Calkins sure helped me.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-21241350097873066622014-06-25T13:21:24.131-07:002014-06-25T13:21:24.131-07:00KrazyforKindergarten, I love that writing occurs i...KrazyforKindergarten, I love that writing occurs in your classroom. First grade teachers like myself adore k teachers like you!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-41812616982599883592014-06-25T11:23:59.269-07:002014-06-25T11:23:59.269-07:00I am so GLAD to hear someone else has "non-ne...I am so GLAD to hear someone else has "non-negotiable" things in their classroom! I teach Kindergarten and Writer's Workshop is my number one "non-negotiable"! My kids always learn to love to write and it makes them SOOO much better at everything else. They learn how to focus, persevere, how to think, how to share ideas and help, I could go on and on! Writing is such a BIG deal at every grade! KrazyforKindergartenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852274828493777084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-8518123080372021122014-06-25T11:05:19.230-07:002014-06-25T11:05:19.230-07:00Somehow I missed this. I've never thought abou...Somehow I missed this. I've never thought about nonnegotiables in my classroom - although I'm sure I have many. Writing was a special until two years, so I'm still finding my way on it. I appreciate your thoughts that help me think through my own. <br />Hope your race went well. Sara Sara at schoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826113370064170051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-85438208244818820622014-06-25T09:46:13.031-07:002014-06-25T09:46:13.031-07:00Tara, yes it wasn't the best move. I'm su...Tara, yes it wasn't the best move. I'm sure some people felt like their hands were tied when they heard the word 'fidelity." I think that word has that affect on people.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-20061043316149190582014-06-25T09:45:07.162-07:002014-06-25T09:45:07.162-07:00Maria, I hope that your knee is as good as new and...Maria, I hope that your knee is as good as new and you'll be off running like the wind. :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-74177276671547063752014-06-24T04:22:17.151-07:002014-06-24T04:22:17.151-07:00Getting rid of writing for a basal series sounds l...Getting rid of writing for a basal series sounds like a terrible idea! Glad you could stick it out!<br /><br />Tara<br /><a href="http://theelementarymathmaniac.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Math Maniac</a><br />The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-70868239227834470762014-06-23T11:27:51.075-07:002014-06-23T11:27:51.075-07:00AMAZING that you saw Apollo! I'm jealous that...AMAZING that you saw Apollo! I'm jealous that you're running 13.1. Just got my knee fixed, so in a few weeks, I'm hoping to be back to running soon! :)<br />And... every one of your writing posts speak to me. I love that writing is all I teach, so I get 70 uninterrupted minutes to devote to our craft. :)<br />MariaMaria Eshmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888640846078046920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-67006678058672831432014-06-23T08:23:41.046-07:002014-06-23T08:23:41.046-07:00Barb, it went well. Some day you'll have to r...Barb, it went well. Some day you'll have to run it too.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-69500986452632904482014-06-23T08:23:05.398-07:002014-06-23T08:23:05.398-07:00Kimberley, they come to expect it, huh? That'...Kimberley, they come to expect it, huh? That's how it should work.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-36191572007566763582014-06-23T08:22:28.761-07:002014-06-23T08:22:28.761-07:00Lori, it definitely is a vital piece. Something i...Lori, it definitely is a vital piece. Something is missing without it, regardless of the grade level.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-21578866500605929252014-06-23T08:21:32.012-07:002014-06-23T08:21:32.012-07:00Laurie, yep it was the Rock n Roll. This was our ...Laurie, yep it was the Rock n Roll. This was our 4th time running it. Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-63689661979195138922014-06-23T08:20:30.566-07:002014-06-23T08:20:30.566-07:00Connie, you're so right. There are lots of to...Connie, you're so right. There are lots of tools out there. That's what got me on the right path. Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-66048580891161977072014-06-23T08:19:28.860-07:002014-06-23T08:19:28.860-07:00Jenny, that is Apolo! No more guilt. :)Jenny, that is Apolo! No more guilt. :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-618520500490318952014-06-23T08:18:47.811-07:002014-06-23T08:18:47.811-07:00Crystal, I can appreciate a district with flexibil...Crystal, I can appreciate a district with flexibility. Mine is typically like that, except for that one time with the new basal. I too am thankful. :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-90773906848250296472014-06-23T08:16:50.665-07:002014-06-23T08:16:50.665-07:00Tammy, agreed! I find writing is one of the harde...Tammy, agreed! I find writing is one of the hardest but most rewarding subjects to teach. Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-19354566823780279292014-06-23T08:14:16.126-07:002014-06-23T08:14:16.126-07:00Miss Trayers, I understand how that thinking would...Miss Trayers, I understand how that thinking would drive you crazy. If we're not testing the skill yet, then why teach it? Ugh. :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-7627011224600420492014-06-21T23:03:43.292-07:002014-06-21T23:03:43.292-07:00We write all the time! I can't imagine going a...We write all the time! I can't imagine going a day without.<br />Hope your half went well!!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776494983428336686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-8221426529749122752014-06-21T18:19:39.112-07:002014-06-21T18:19:39.112-07:00My kids would be shocked if I bypassed reading or ...My kids would be shocked if I bypassed reading or writing workshop any day. Thanks for the reminder.Kimberley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944774091932084680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-68478806385269625402014-06-21T15:52:57.313-07:002014-06-21T15:52:57.313-07:00I cannot imagine not doing Writer's Workshop. ...I cannot imagine not doing Writer's Workshop. Such a vital piece to literacy! Hope you enjoyed your race!<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-1543039773904217822014-06-21T14:48:59.341-07:002014-06-21T14:48:59.341-07:00My non negotiable is reading.....so glad my school...My non negotiable is reading.....so glad my school doesn't quite follow the fidelity to the curriculum plan. Did you do the Rock n Roll Run?<br />Laurie<br /><i><b><a href="http://chickadeejubilee.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Chickadee Jubilee</a></b></i>Miss Footehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102534483407390519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-18703962948487326062014-06-21T10:36:23.766-07:002014-06-21T10:36:23.766-07:00Enjoy your half marathon!! I totally agree with y...Enjoy your half marathon!! I totally agree with you on the teaching of writing being a non-negotiable. I, too, have heard many teachers say that they don't have time to teach writing or they just don't know where to start or how to do it. There are so many wonderful professional books out there for teachers who really want to learn how to teach children to write. <br />Connie Anderson<br />www.welcometofirstgraderoom5.blogspot.comMrs. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292753700972397708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-75612991873092513072014-06-21T08:06:15.968-07:002014-06-21T08:06:15.968-07:00Thank you for this post! I have found myself feeli...Thank you for this post! I have found myself feeling guilty because I don't always do the prescribed basal writing to make time for writing workshop...no more guilt! Could that be Apolo in the picture? Please tell us who it is!<br />JennyOwl Things Firsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978780415995185795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-91684115070600467062014-06-21T07:26:00.419-07:002014-06-21T07:26:00.419-07:00Have fun in the race! I agree about writing and th...Have fun in the race! I agree about writing and the need for it in our classrooms. I'm so thankful that both districts I've taught in have curriculum for us, but also understand the need for flexibility. <br /><br />CrystalTeaching Little Miracleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694650140067870645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605926763598675958.post-87423049166339974472014-06-21T07:21:15.522-07:002014-06-21T07:21:15.522-07:00Good luck Tammy! Writing is always the highlight o...Good luck Tammy! Writing is always the highlight of my day and year. Even with all the chaos going on in our state with the legislator and cc. I know one thing for sure- my writing and reading teaching life will never change:) Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033713836621074476noreply@blogger.com