tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872306181542091514.post1583231140962729809..comments2023-07-06T03:45:13.740-04:00Comments on Blink and Bridge: older students-slice of life day 22Blinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209361947351963691noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872306181542091514.post-92025363524044969832008-03-27T21:10:00.000-04:002008-03-27T21:10:00.000-04:00This sounds as though it will be a great mini-cour...This sounds as though it will be a great mini-course! I'm behind reading posts, so the week's almost over. I hope it's been a good one!GirlGriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673240930615278979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872306181542091514.post-73649177556757966072008-03-24T22:13:00.000-04:002008-03-24T22:13:00.000-04:00Yes, I agree with Josie! This program sounds aweso...Yes, I agree with Josie! This program sounds awesome. I know how you feel about the age change. I went from teaching K-1-2 in wealthy suburban NJ to 5th grade in the "hood." I was so scared of the kids! Then I realized that they were actually scared of me the new person. So, pretty soon they were just larger first graders.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comments about the hugging. I brought it up as a topic at lunch today and almost all the teachers do hug their students if the student initiates it. Most of the hugging happens in public on the yard. We aren't sure if it's because they don't get a lot of hugs at home and are needy or if it's part of their culture to be more affectionate.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764437077561164662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872306181542091514.post-81667506682016165742008-03-24T21:57:00.000-04:002008-03-24T21:57:00.000-04:00I'd love to be a student in your class, on a daily...I'd love to be a student in your class, on a daily basis as a 3rd grader, or even for a week as a 4th or 5th grader. I'd be given respect, responsibility, and opportunities to explore and problem solve - in a stimulating, yet safe, environment.Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05327199132963922697noreply@blogger.com