tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post8593408995852859116..comments2023-06-15T10:30:47.121-05:00Comments on Stories with Sophie: How Sucking at Golf Helps My TeachingDeb Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-73309755199105495702012-01-05T20:31:30.431-06:002012-01-05T20:31:30.431-06:00What a powerful way to start your class! I loved ...What a powerful way to start your class! I loved reading your speech -- especially the part about how you read everything, even cereal boxes! I'm famous in my family for always reading stupid stuff like ingredient lists on cereal, just for something to read. :-) As for the golf metaphor, that's amazing! I really like the idea of the golf ball as a reminder of what it's like to be stuck doing something that's hard. Great post!JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-5490074393581549022012-01-04T20:56:12.802-06:002012-01-04T20:56:12.802-06:00Deb, some how I missed your slice! But I'm so...Deb, some how I missed your slice! But I'm so glad I stumbled upon it - you are just phenomenal. Thank you for sharing this glimpse into your classroom. I love the golf ball too! I chuckled! I'm in awe and only wish I had a teacher like you and I taught across the hall! <br /><br />Thank you for connecting with us, your readers, too!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822472844833732246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-15674847947565379562012-01-04T07:36:12.089-06:002012-01-04T07:36:12.089-06:00Wow--can I be in your class? And maybe bring my 3 ...Wow--can I be in your class? And maybe bring my 3 kids with me? Or at least, as Ruth A. says, can I teach across the hall? <br />I hope that our comments have given you enough courage to continue sharing bits of your teaching life--to let us into your classroom. You have a lot to share about connecting with kids and teaching them in powerful ways. Keep it coming!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730603563225670809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-14858933091433060962012-01-03T21:06:35.307-06:002012-01-03T21:06:35.307-06:00Deb, as the mom of two high school sons, your post...Deb, as the mom of two high school sons, your post made me cry. I so, so, so wish my boys had more teachers like you-- people who cared enough to share themselves, and their books (I can count on one hand the number of books my boys have actually READ during their high school years, and it is not for my lack of trying!). Thanks for sharing this beautiful post!<br /><br />P.S. I think I have Chloe's cousin living at my house. My dog Jack is like a four legged garbage disposal. When he was six months old, he ate a sock, and had to have surgery ($4500) but since then he can eat ANYTHING. His favorite treat is socks!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-29116042751826004712012-01-03T19:32:33.472-06:002012-01-03T19:32:33.472-06:00What a powerful way to start the semester. I love ...What a powerful way to start the semester. I love that you openly share your strengths and weaknesses. I also love how your golf ball is your visual model. I may have to steal this concept....love it. Have a wonderful new year...I have no doubt that you'll make several connections this year.Elizabeth G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01947997210196544386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-91993174592906628932012-01-03T19:18:07.466-06:002012-01-03T19:18:07.466-06:00I don't think you all know how much your comme...I don't think you all know how much your comments mean to me when I write these things. It's hard to open up and let people into my classroom, but in doing so, I let you all have a glimpse. And then you validate what I do. Pink Scribbles, having a former student comment and let me know that it is a good connecting activity really makes my day.Deb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-45581307293257936202012-01-03T19:08:58.975-06:002012-01-03T19:08:58.975-06:00It is inspiring now to read this from the eyes of ...It is inspiring now to read this from the eyes of a teacher instead of the eyes of a student. I can remember doing this activity with you in Speech class years ago. I have also done this activity in some of my college classes as an ice breaker. The word "connect" is a BIG one that we talk about in classes and this activity is PERFECT to connect students and teachers!Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01804182901573280105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-68688738491597539562012-01-03T18:23:10.593-06:002012-01-03T18:23:10.593-06:00Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Thank you for this. ...Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Thank you for this. I love the symbol of the golf ball on your desk as a reminder - what a great way to connect. and YAY for new semesters. We are on that silly schedule where I returned to three weeks of first semester before we move on, but I used to teach under this schedule...and I loved the freshness of new in the same way - thank you.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10489190944088414992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-72821306937747963842012-01-03T18:01:03.743-06:002012-01-03T18:01:03.743-06:00What a great, and connecting, idea, Deb. It's...What a great, and connecting, idea, Deb. It's so wonderful that you don't just give the assignment, that you tell who you are & what you will do with them and for them. I imagine your reputation precedes you & they see that all that talk about what a great class this is is true, and will be true. A long while ago I subbed in a school where the principal had every teacher take a learning challenge, learn to play a musical instrument, a sport, to dance, etc. It was to help the teachers see what a challenge was like. You do that with your golf, & I bet you do learn from your struggle & it makes you such a good teacher. Hurrah, Deb!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-57355726827019685952012-01-03T17:25:08.586-06:002012-01-03T17:25:08.586-06:00I'll bet so many of those students just breath...I'll bet so many of those students just breathe a huge sigh of relief (if only an inner breath) knowing that you understand. I like the way you also let them know that 'they're there' and they may as well accept it. <br />Very inspiring post, Deb.Mardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12237463317290624819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-24434058147258026722012-01-03T16:57:15.662-06:002012-01-03T16:57:15.662-06:00I love the glimpses we get into your teaching worl...I love the glimpses we get into your teaching world. It is an awesome world to visit (through your posts) and I am sure an even more incredible world to experience firsthand. I am somewhat jealous of the fresh start with new students that you get, while at the same time overwhelmed for you. I am just getting to really know my students and you are starting over with that class. I have no doubt you will make powerful connections; you have already begun!Christy Rush-Levinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581876400990779210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-53993594288652464312012-01-03T16:46:25.871-06:002012-01-03T16:46:25.871-06:00Deb, what a great way to start a new class and beg...Deb, what a great way to start a new class and begin to make connections! You are the teacher I wish I had (many years ago). What a lucky district to have you. I'm glad I connected with you. :)elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-9680012153574636682012-01-03T16:25:03.888-06:002012-01-03T16:25:03.888-06:00I find myself, once again, wishing we taught acros...I find myself, once again, wishing we taught across the hall from each other. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your first day of the semester. I live that you shares your speech and the photos. Thanks for writing today. <br />RuthRuth Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691244229499772525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-53478217974281615012012-01-03T16:07:45.307-06:002012-01-03T16:07:45.307-06:00Amazing. I wish I wrote like you.Amazing. I wish I wrote like you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com