tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089637337412050596.post6312419334966321499..comments2024-03-08T15:03:32.616-05:00Comments on I hablo espanglish: BetterJenniferMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089637337412050596.post-2733309147499195532013-08-14T08:36:54.500-04:002013-08-14T08:36:54.500-04:00Jennifer, I am just catching up on blog reading. Y...Jennifer, I am just catching up on blog reading. Your thought alone tell me that you are a great educator; you care about your students, you want to do better. I believe that this year will be a great year for you.Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089637337412050596.post-77046613391791197252013-08-05T16:16:10.765-04:002013-08-05T16:16:10.765-04:00Thanks, Amy! I appreciate that you took the time t...Thanks, Amy! I appreciate that you took the time to leave me a comment after finding my blog! I look forward to hearing your thoughts during the school year!JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089637337412050596.post-81353548203784290642013-08-05T16:03:19.184-04:002013-08-05T16:03:19.184-04:00Michelle, thanks so much for your thoughtful comme...Michelle, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment! I'm honored that you remembered my post all week and took the time to come back and share your thoughts. Your words are like a soft breeze on my heart. :-)JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089637337412050596.post-89162075178633848312013-07-31T10:35:44.086-04:002013-07-31T10:35:44.086-04:00Whew - my brain was already spinning, but now it&#...Whew - my brain was already spinning, but now it's in overdrive! I've had this post open on my computer all week with not a moment to reread and reflect. I finally have that moment -- love your thinking! I'm so right there with you, but I've also learned to take a step back. We can't do it ALL and RIGHT NOW. My goal is to focus on one or two things to improve - put my time and energy there. And you know what? Sometimes less is more. <br /><br />First and foremost: build those relationships and I know you already do that. Learning will occur. We are are hardest critics, aren't we? Go easy - you are a reflective educator with your students front and center. You will continue to improve and grow through your reflections and learning.<br /><br />As always, I look forward hearing about your specific wonderings and your journey on year #2! Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822472844833732246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089637337412050596.post-85163273641566279052013-07-27T01:37:24.388-04:002013-07-27T01:37:24.388-04:00I am so happy to have stumbled onto your blog via ...I am so happy to have stumbled onto your blog via Pinterest. I am also a Spanish and ESL teacher. I can't wait to read more of your blog as the new school year kicks off!<br />Amy @ http://giftedgabber.blogspot.com/The Gifted Gabberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117899958669372129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089637337412050596.post-64154377172643628912013-07-23T22:22:01.302-04:002013-07-23T22:22:01.302-04:00I feel like you do about this past year ... it was...I feel like you do about this past year ... it was my 10th year in my school and in my position, but I felt like I was close to doing well, but I'm still looking to do more.<br />Don't you love working with ELLs? They can be such a needy and strong group all at the same time. <br />Can't wait to hear some of your ideas - my K-5 kids always benefit from my cyber learning. :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102939630771341497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089637337412050596.post-28162426275598028762013-07-23T21:38:59.851-04:002013-07-23T21:38:59.851-04:00The only reason teachers have the summer "off...The only reason teachers have the summer "off" is so we can use the time to reflect, revise, and improve. We all do some every year; however it sounds like you are really deep in the reflect and revise mode right now. I think it is because YOU are a great teacher that you KNOW what you do not KNOW! I also think spending time deep in Johnston's texts (CHoice WOrds, Opening Minds) is a good place to find direction and peace in what you do. drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089637337412050596.post-73207088788918284952013-07-23T21:13:42.777-04:002013-07-23T21:13:42.777-04:00Love that you teach with your whole heart! (Though...Love that you teach with your whole heart! (Though it can be exhausting) Isn't it funny how, even though we are in 2013, so many mind-racers still rely on the good ol' notebook by the bed? I can't wait to read the thoughts you've captured :)Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136971507031013274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089637337412050596.post-71447495082561116532013-07-23T20:55:45.974-04:002013-07-23T20:55:45.974-04:00Jennifer,
Having just finished Who Owns the Learni...Jennifer,<br />Having just finished Who Owns the Learning Cyber PD is where my brain is now! Still thinking on all the learning that took place there! Loved it.<br />On another "note" we're going to see the Chicago concert tomorrow night!Amy Ruddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177520075043676835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089637337412050596.post-68835371755041257452013-07-23T20:51:22.151-04:002013-07-23T20:51:22.151-04:00Thanks Linda. That's actually what a lot of m...Thanks Linda. That's actually what a lot of my wondering has been about -- how to build a stronger community at the very beginning of the year. I really want to focus on being a community of learners, instead of just a class, from the beginning, and how to show kids why we are going to do the things we are going to do. I've been taking in Opening Minds in little bits this year, and I'm eager to read Choice Words too. It's funny how we often seem to be thinking similar thoughts! :-)JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089637337412050596.post-69116138287860026502013-07-23T20:46:32.435-04:002013-07-23T20:46:32.435-04:00Jennifer, sometimes I think what makes you a great...Jennifer, sometimes I think what makes you a great teacher is that you do all this questioning and spinning of the wheels, wondering what is best, what works well, etc. I don't know what makes me buzz the most, possibly finding just the right book for students (or now teachers), or the inspiring piece of writing that will get kids writing, etc. Now lately it's technology & helping students reach out into the global world. You did so many great things last year, like the slices & sharing with another class. My one best piece of advice is always take a step at a time, and first, build the community. I think if that works, what other things you do will work beautifully. Have you read Choice Words or Opening Minds by Peter H. Johnston-so inspiring, & helpful. Best to you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com