tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844345009640239511.post6198261341667546077..comments2023-10-24T04:46:39.834-07:00Comments on Engaging Learners in the Upper Grades: It's all about relationships....The OTHER end of the Reading Ropehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11705575925561449916noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844345009640239511.post-82222664967655455932012-07-13T19:42:47.561-07:002012-07-13T19:42:47.561-07:00Thank you for this post! This May I finished my ti...Thank you for this post! This May I finished my time student-teaching high school Juniors in a very rough school. I believe my gift for teaching starts with my ability to form relationships and "reach" those hard-to-reach students. I quite easily formed bonds with the students my mentor-teacher struggled to reach all year. <br /><br />I'm moving from Texas to Hawaii in a couple of weeks and have already obtained my certification there, so I will be eligible to begin teaching right away! I am so nervous about being a first-year teacher in a totally new place, and the only thing that sustains my confidence (for now...eek!) is the memory of my time student-teaching and how the relationships with the students made all the difference.<br /><br />I honestly haven't been able to sleep very well at night ALL summer! I stay up staring at the ceiling, mentally planning my first week of school (I know it's the most vital week). <br /><br />It is hard to find teachers who are able to say they love their job. So thank you for being one of them. We newbies are told not to be too idealistic nor have unrealistic expectations. I have a deep hunch that I am going to love my career...and I can't wait!V. Ninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884391481934117395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844345009640239511.post-48903780316727090762012-07-05T14:15:03.398-07:002012-07-05T14:15:03.398-07:00I'm visiting you through the linky party. Oh,...I'm visiting you through the linky party. Oh, I agree with you on that! It's so important to get to know all of your kiddos! I work really hard each year to build a classroom community that embraces diversity, encourages kids to answer without fear of being laughed at, feel they are important! Stop by when you get a chance.<br /><br />Waving from <a href="http://theteacherschatterbox.blogspot.com/2012/07/classroom-management.html" rel="nofollow">The Teacher's Chatterbox</a>Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703937949259212509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844345009640239511.post-65157642888984905342012-02-20T16:10:53.966-08:002012-02-20T16:10:53.966-08:00So glad you responded Amy... relationships are so ...So glad you responded Amy... relationships are so huge with our students! I have many things planned this week - including how to start the day on the right track with morning meetings, energizers to keep your students engaged during the day and so much more! Spread the word!The OTHER end of the Reading Ropehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11705575925561449916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844345009640239511.post-72036821389051645802012-02-20T15:34:45.853-08:002012-02-20T15:34:45.853-08:00Hi Leslie...I found your blog via one blog via ano...Hi Leslie...I found your blog via one blog via another (blogging is like one big maze!). I'm a 3rd grade teacher from GA. We have a sort of a different model at our school--I and one other teacher teach just Science/Social Studies, while the other eight 3rd grade teachers focus on Reading/Writing/Math. It seems to work well for our school (we have the model in grades 3-5), which is a Title 1, high poverty school in an urban area.<br /><br />At any rate, I just wanted to leave a comment letting you know I'm feeling sort of relieved at finding your blog! I've been having a year, and one of the things I feel the most lacking in isn't classroom management--I got that. But class cohesiveness. Particularly if I only see 1/2 of two classes for one hour a day--how do I create that family feeling of belonging in a one hour/day five times a week group? Time truly is a four letter word.<br /><br />So I'll be back--looking forward to reading more and sharing ideas! -Amyamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474804320816948025noreply@blogger.com