tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post4579109366800339294..comments2024-03-17T15:45:15.483-07:00Comments on rubber boots and elf shoes: classroom tour 2014 - 15Sandi http://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-51212768373828040172015-02-10T06:49:18.318-08:002015-02-10T06:49:18.318-08:00You have some great areas and things in your room,...You have some great areas and things in your room, Sandi. It's very thoughtfully laid out! BTW I have the same butterfly poster:)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776494983428336686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-67167188132317561102014-10-22T18:12:42.511-07:002014-10-22T18:12:42.511-07:00You never know where you might end up; I trained a...You never know where you might end up; I trained as a high school English teacher. The same philosophy - fun, imagination, comfort and non-threatening can be applied to any environment - just in different ways. Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-27613948095016985272014-10-22T18:10:04.982-07:002014-10-22T18:10:04.982-07:00Pinterest is wonderful for collecting ideas. Pin ...Pinterest is wonderful for collecting ideas. Pin like mad to "save" everything that catches your eye.<br />Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-84556550752548956242014-10-22T18:08:05.230-07:002014-10-22T18:08:05.230-07:00I wish that I did not use the top of the coat cubb...I wish that I did not use the top of the coat cubbies for storage. I would much rather that it was display area or nice and empty. Unfortunately, there is never enough storage in schools - especially for primary teachers who "need" so much "stuff".Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-9025133971850593232014-10-22T18:06:03.519-07:002014-10-22T18:06:03.519-07:00I think it is important that the student's nee...I think it is important that the student's needs (even if they can't articulate it as a need) are given priority over teacher's decorating wants.Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-28487543155025687582014-10-22T18:04:37.864-07:002014-10-22T18:04:37.864-07:00Pinterest is a godsend for teachers! What did we ...Pinterest is a godsend for teachers! What did we all do before Pinterest?!!Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-6302286042279873142014-10-22T18:03:35.825-07:002014-10-22T18:03:35.825-07:00You were lucky to have a cozy corner when you were...You were lucky to have a cozy corner when you were in school. I had rows of desks - maybe that's why I feel that it is very important to have an environment where children can feel physically and emotionally comfortable. Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-24821181013719512222014-10-22T18:01:06.835-07:002014-10-22T18:01:06.835-07:00A dramatic play area is very important to early le...A dramatic play area is very important to early learning environments. Research has shown that symbolic play (make believe) is important in building the brain pathways that help children learn<br />to read (the letters are symbols that represent sounds which represent meaning).Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-35099901321356544252014-10-20T23:10:05.497-07:002014-10-20T23:10:05.497-07:00Thanks, Lyn. I have found it a good perspective lo...Thanks, Lyn. I have found it a good perspective looking at my classroom though the photos. I have noticed things that did not jump out at me before. And have made some decluttering changes. Now, if I had some storage cupboards, there would be even more decluttering. And if I had an office adjacent to the classroom ...Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-35525135405314630822014-10-20T23:08:03.379-07:002014-10-20T23:08:03.379-07:00Every teacher spends hours arranging furniture and...Every teacher spends hours arranging furniture and figuring out traffic patterns and lines of sight when they move into a new classroom. It is important. Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-16072066015932161192014-10-20T23:06:28.475-07:002014-10-20T23:06:28.475-07:00I believe that it is very important for students t...I believe that it is very important for students to have a learning environment where they feel that they can "fit in". And where they are not too distracted by the decor to learn. I know that my son would have been very unimpressed to be in a classroom full of pink chevron with black polka dot accents. Keeping it simple and gender neutral is important.Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-71761603218973580392014-10-20T23:03:46.756-07:002014-10-20T23:03:46.756-07:00Everyone needs a bit of quiet in a noisy day. Tod...Everyone needs a bit of quiet in a noisy day. Today the cozy corner was covered with animals climbing mountains. All good!!<br />Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-54420518106939059652014-10-20T23:02:28.419-07:002014-10-20T23:02:28.419-07:00I love peeking into classrooms and seeing how othe...I love peeking into classrooms and seeing how other teachers make things work for them. There are always good ideas to steal - share.<br />Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-6572223170323975542014-10-20T23:00:41.442-07:002014-10-20T23:00:41.442-07:00I have seen pictures of high school classrooms tha...I have seen pictures of high school classrooms that are very coffee shop like - creating work areas with tables and chairs rather than desks in rows. Very cool. Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-51291428191740361572014-10-20T22:58:45.851-07:002014-10-20T22:58:45.851-07:00I think the photos make my classroom look bigger t...I think the photos make my classroom look bigger than it it. I am in a fairly new school. Here, the newer the school, the smaller the classrooms. I like the tree too. It is on my "to do" list to make a tree - maybe from scrunched up brown craft paper. I would like one that did not come from a package from a teacher supply store. I need a student to have a crafty parent who wants to make me a tree!!<br />Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-10344403660439053112014-10-20T22:55:18.829-07:002014-10-20T22:55:18.829-07:00Transition times are always opportunities for fool...Transition times are always opportunities for foolishness. Whatever I can do to make them easier for all of us - I will do! I love open ended activities. If it is something that you are interested in, google "loose parts".<br />Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-47834771209005664032014-10-20T14:16:40.284-07:002014-10-20T14:16:40.284-07:00I am in love with your classroom. The warm cozy fe...I am in love with your classroom. The warm cozy feelings it gives off seems so inviting, and i'm not even a kid. I also really like how every space was used with a purpose, I imagine your students are very lucky to have a teacher with such a cool classroom, thanks for sharing it, I'm always interested in peeking in and getting ideas for the future. <br />University of South Alabama Edm 310<br />http://parmeremilyedm310.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-84938622083254819532014-10-20T06:48:26.144-07:002014-10-20T06:48:26.144-07:00Hey Ms. Sandi,
My name is Felicia Grantham. I am a...Hey Ms. Sandi,<br />My name is Felicia Grantham. I am a student at The University Of South Alabama studying Elementary Education. I loved seeing the pictures of your classroom. You seem to be the kind of teacher I am striving to be. I love to see teachers passionate about what they do. Thank You for sharing. Happy Late Thanksgiving! Ours is coming up very soon, sometimes we call it "Turkey Day" Hope you enjoyed it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453039029136601813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-89426171590290787582014-10-19T21:29:34.525-07:002014-10-19T21:29:34.525-07:00Hello Ms. Sandi, my name is Hunter Tallent, and I ...Hello Ms. Sandi, my name is Hunter Tallent, and I am a student of EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. I'm sorry to arrive late to the comment party, but I must say that I agree with the general consensus. Your classroom is incredible. You can feel the passion that you possess for education emanating from the attention that you have put into your design. I wish you nothing but the best of luck in the coming school year, and I also wish you a happy late Thanksgiving.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00289729328251002118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-38823341360717834742014-10-19T20:43:39.894-07:002014-10-19T20:43:39.894-07:00Hi,
My name is Mia Britton and I am Elementary edu...Hi,<br />My name is Mia Britton and I am Elementary education major. I enjoyed the pictures of your wonderful classroom. You appear to be a very hands on teacher. I'm sure your students enjoy you as a teacher. I love to have an opportunity to visit your classroom. Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for sharing your classroom.Mia Brittonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402877225404155468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-29037785330833390852014-10-19T19:50:21.451-07:002014-10-19T19:50:21.451-07:00Hello! My name is Callie Barton and I am an elemen...Hello! My name is Callie Barton and I am an elementary education student at the University of South Alabama. I first want to thank you for opening up your doors and sharing your wonderful classroom with us. It made me feel so excited about my future classroom and my ideas started running wild! You have a ton of supplies in your room and it is all beautifully organized. Some of the many things I really liked about your classroom is that there are books everywhere, a cozy reading corner with a lamp, rug, and pillows, "line up" numbers, comfy chair, science area, and my all time favorite the "house" area. I don't remember much from kindergarten but I do remember the "house" area in our classroom. It was my favorite activity! The "line up" numbers are a wonderful idea that has a dual purpose of structure and learning. I may have to "steal" that idea when I become a teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed taking a virtual tour of your classroom and thanks again for allowing us to. I also wanted to say that I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday! <br /><br />Callie BartonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888804434142601108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-17799895653765640132014-10-19T19:43:25.405-07:002014-10-19T19:43:25.405-07:00Hi Sandi! My name is Sammi Taylor. I am a student ...Hi Sandi! My name is Sammi Taylor. I am a student of Dr. Strange's <a href="http://edm310.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">EDM 310 class</a> at the University of South Alabama. I will be summarizing my visits to your blog with a post to my <a href="http://taylorsammiedm310.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">blog</a> on 11/09. My twitter address is @PoiseRed. I really enjoyed touring your classroom! It is very inviting and full of creativity! I really liked when you stated it is for the students and their families. Incorporating families is a great way to keep them involved into their child's learning journey. I also liked how each station is designed to promote and enhance a skill that students can carry with them throughout life ie the house and scissor practice sand table. Thank you for sharing your classroom. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Have a great year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173494408701036228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-79156455170163816292014-10-19T18:46:15.081-07:002014-10-19T18:46:15.081-07:00Hello Mrs. Sandi! I am also a student at The Unive...Hello Mrs. Sandi! I am also a student at The University of South Alabama working on my Elementary Education degree. I really enjoyed looking at all of the pictures of your classroom. You have put so much character and creativity into everything! It definitely looks like a comfortable and fun place to learn. I look forward to reading more of your blog! I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07806286181239133260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-22573730606351922192014-10-19T18:37:33.488-07:002014-10-19T18:37:33.488-07:00Hi Sandi! My name is Raven Williams and I am a stu...Hi Sandi! My name is Raven Williams and I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. I really love what you have done with your classroom! My favorite part was the cozy corner. It looks like the perfect place to read a good book. I also like the idea of the line dots. I know getting students to line up can be hectic and this looks like a perfect fix for that. Thanks for sharing your classroom!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681993631121817643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-794131454710306622014-10-19T17:57:35.392-07:002014-10-19T17:57:35.392-07:00Hey Miss Sandi! I am a student at the University o...Hey Miss Sandi! I am a student at the University of South Alabama. I am pursing a degree in Education. My Professor Dr. Strange told us about your post and I was amazed by the tour. You have so much creativity going on in your classroom. I think you are doing a great job with the limited resources you have and I'm sure the kids love your class. I know I would. My favorite thing would be the quiet cozy corner for the kids. As a student, I need quietness when I'm reading or trying to study. I really like that you said it's to "ponder life". I think it's really cool you care enough about your students to let them have that time to themselves. I think you are a great teacher to look to for ideas. Thank You! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!<br />Thanks for the post,<br />Cortnee Meyers<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487992211545515615noreply@blogger.com