tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post280543571485117309..comments2023-06-15T10:30:47.121-05:00Comments on Stories with Sophie: Why Genius Time?Deb Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-17939300307694607032013-10-09T11:29:13.852-05:002013-10-09T11:29:13.852-05:00I love that you do this. I planned to adopt it thi...I love that you do this. I planned to adopt it this year but we haven't started it yet. We do something we call ISP (individual study points), but I want to make it more like genius time. Thanks for sharing your process with us!Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-43841744507883601612013-10-09T07:03:52.321-05:002013-10-09T07:03:52.321-05:00Jenn, I'm definitely not an "expert"...Jenn, I'm definitely not an "expert" my personal genius time tends to be learning about genius time :) but I'll share anything I've learned. And you can share a little more about StoryBox!Deb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-8423288566901302642013-10-08T22:28:07.719-05:002013-10-08T22:28:07.719-05:00Yes, I'm so on board and want to join in the f...Yes, I'm so on board and want to join in the fun and learning -- learning with choice and purpose! And the video? Too perfect to set the stage!!! This is the learning I'm referring to in my slice tonight...yet, I feel confined in my role working with small groups of developing readers. How do I find this balance, or don't I? Thanks for sharing your genius -- because #YouMatter! Thanks for making a difference. :) Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822472844833732246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-66361274891897606472013-10-08T22:25:05.257-05:002013-10-08T22:25:05.257-05:00I am learning more about this (I went to a session...I am learning more about this (I went to a session at edcamp) and thinking how this will look in First grade. It is so exciting and I believe you will share some of the amazing things that happen. Hurrah!writekimwritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02910094603036735657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-9501226904052775252013-10-08T20:50:30.332-05:002013-10-08T20:50:30.332-05:00I really, really want to do this with my students ...I really, really want to do this with my students this year! I may be picking your brain later in the year! (We have to finish StoryBox and Global Read Aloud first!) Your post was the perfect introduction to why Genius Time is so important. I hope you've inspired some others to try it! :-)JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-83261105329439244082013-10-08T20:37:52.612-05:002013-10-08T20:37:52.612-05:00I love it too. I've watched it a lot. Can'...I love it too. I've watched it a lot. Can't wait to show to kids. We're going to have quite the discussion about learning :)Deb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-57900920675910459342013-10-08T20:36:06.151-05:002013-10-08T20:36:06.151-05:00Makes you wonder why we need standards, doesn'...Makes you wonder why we need standards, doesn't it? Why can't all learning be like that?Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-10819967671023206912013-10-08T20:33:51.267-05:002013-10-08T20:33:51.267-05:00I absolutely loved the video! Just might have to s...I absolutely loved the video! Just might have to show that in class one day....Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-19618761359449669732013-10-08T16:43:34.553-05:002013-10-08T16:43:34.553-05:00When I become reincarnated I want to occupy the bo...When I become reincarnated I want to occupy the body of a teenager in your class. This is awesome! That video is too fun! We all need the chance to follow a passion and learn from it. elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-6202928301004557402013-10-08T08:21:09.139-05:002013-10-08T08:21:09.139-05:00It's really wonderful you take time to do this...It's really wonderful you take time to do this, Deb. That is why my school runs the individual topic curriculums for students-they learn by studying their passions, just as you have noticed. I'm excited to hear more about these new students & what they're doing!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-34261393330760893702013-10-08T08:11:31.465-05:002013-10-08T08:11:31.465-05:00A really genius idea! Our students can be so amazi...A really genius idea! Our students can be so amazing! I think of the shy, kind of chubby girl who revealed she loved dancing salsa, and the girl who created lovely, fragile papel picado right before our eyes... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-15001302223248073582013-10-08T07:33:47.723-05:002013-10-08T07:33:47.723-05:00Deb, they do learn this in school because of teach...Deb, they do learn this in school because of teachers like you who give them the freedom to explore, the courage to try and fail, your encouragement and allowing them to use the tools that are around them. Thank you for sharing. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901374472056625859noreply@blogger.com