tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8240895607822097864.post8077511955570318586..comments2023-05-26T08:27:27.390-05:00Comments on Reading Amid the Chaos: Magical MomentsChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102939630771341497noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8240895607822097864.post-89117810289190817902015-02-24T20:04:54.665-06:002015-02-24T20:04:54.665-06:00They are full of wonder! I live in Firstie land, ...They are full of wonder! I live in Firstie land, too. So great you were able to observe this great learning after a day that had some distractions. Nice of you to share! :)writekimwritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02910094603036735657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8240895607822097864.post-1097212567782428052015-02-24T19:14:51.460-06:002015-02-24T19:14:51.460-06:00Interesting - I didn't realize 6 year olds wou...Interesting - I didn't realize 6 year olds would be such experts and know such difficult vocabulary! Sounds like this unit will be an interesting one for you and them!Dana Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074459005471978793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8240895607822097864.post-8569506778457766862015-02-24T19:08:23.998-06:002015-02-24T19:08:23.998-06:00I love talking animals with primary kids. It's...I love talking animals with primary kids. It's amazing how they remember and connect. When they use words like camouflage and adaptation, I'm wow'd. I smile from ear to ear. I've developed a little bird obsession lately and I find I can bring that obsession into the classroom in the form of beanie babies, nonfiction books, picture books, and drawing lessons. They adore it. We work on Main Idea and supporting details as we learn more.Kimberley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944774091932084680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8240895607822097864.post-10945530411565797842015-02-24T18:48:08.961-06:002015-02-24T18:48:08.961-06:00This is awesome! The First Grade teacher in me is...This is awesome! The First Grade teacher in me is smiling for you! Hopefully you have a chance to rest after your full day today. I didn't get to confer in writing today because of a student's emotional needs, and we ended the day doing the sprinkler dance move. Feet up with tea right now... Thanks for sharing! Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470220603745815384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8240895607822097864.post-81605273828124125912015-02-24T18:41:21.973-06:002015-02-24T18:41:21.973-06:00Animal books were a favorite nonfiction in my clas...Animal books were a favorite nonfiction in my classrooms. I bet a part of you wished you would have had just a little more time to extend that great conversation. I am sure they will be ready tomorrow!Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8240895607822097864.post-81954519504441823562015-02-24T18:37:33.589-06:002015-02-24T18:37:33.589-06:00Having taught first grade for decades, I know that...Having taught first grade for decades, I know that when animals are mentioned there is no shortage of experts at that age level. I used animal's to kick off non-fiction and fiction reading and writing, art, music...well, everything! Great way to get them excited for the next day. It WILL be interesting to see how well that book basket holds up tomorrow!Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8240895607822097864.post-6447470505702641092015-02-24T08:18:35.498-06:002015-02-24T08:18:35.498-06:00All it takes is the right question and voila they ...All it takes is the right question and voila they are off and running. Hope the rest of your week is as exciting.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901374472056625859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8240895607822097864.post-61325349256687793332015-02-24T07:59:20.741-06:002015-02-24T07:59:20.741-06:00What a celebration of conversation, engagement, an...What a celebration of conversation, engagement, and interest! This is the way to do it!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822472844833732246noreply@blogger.com