tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post6324957819410198993..comments2024-03-17T15:45:15.483-07:00Comments on rubber boots and elf shoes: The Book Whisperer: chapter 4Sandi http://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-81596225498999711542014-10-21T15:42:37.987-07:002014-10-21T15:42:37.987-07:00Hi My name is Shayla McCorvey I attend the Univers...Hi My name is Shayla McCorvey I attend the University of South Alabama. I think this is a great post! I like how you are able to engage your students in learning, and how you are able to let them choose their book of their own. By letting the student's choose books on their own they will be able to show interest of what they would like to read and also have good comprehension skills as well..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14566685872536279063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-13911575019569551102014-10-19T16:30:18.555-07:002014-10-19T16:30:18.555-07:00Hi I'm Alex from Dr. Strange's EDM310 clas...Hi I'm Alex from Dr. Strange's EDM310 class at the University of South Alabama. Growing up, I loved reading. I loved it up until we were assigned summer readings; where we were to read the book, pick a sentence out, and write a quick sentence on that sentence, and then when the school year began we were given a huge test on the book. Because of this I stopped enjoying reading recreationally, and I still do. I do believe that kids should be able to choose their own books. I agree with Miller that students should get to quit the book if they don't like it. I believe in choice over assigned reading. Great blog, I will be following on pinterest also. <br />-Alex Odell<br /><a href="http://odellalexandriaedm310.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">My EDM310 Blog</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/aso902_usa" rel="nofollow">My Twitter: @aso902_usa</a><br /><br />Alex Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14122843540294960499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-46120394034368895522014-10-16T13:41:13.202-07:002014-10-16T13:41:13.202-07:00Hi Sandi, I am an EDM student at the University of...Hi Sandi, I am an EDM student at the University of South Alabama as well. I hope you had a fantastic holiday and was able to enjoy some family time. I think you are definitely on the right path with your students. I love the fact that you allow your students to choose their own books instead of assigning them. Different kids have different likes and tastes and you allow your students to express that by giving them the freedom to choose. I know our world has changed dramatically and most people are constantly reading updates, statuses and posts on social media; but no one takes the time to slow down and read a book anymore. I am guilty of that myself. But if we just take time with our students like you are doing; hopefully we can allow them to fall in love with reading books again. I hope you have a wonderful day. - <a href="thomasmarcuspauledm310.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Marcus Thomas</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536366391164528012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-54544536515678618032014-10-15T22:48:48.905-07:002014-10-15T22:48:48.905-07:00And I'm grateful to MY mum who read books alou...And I'm grateful to MY mum who read books aloud to me and my brother (at home or at the dentist), teaching us about the cadence of language, and who made going to the library to bring home mountains of books part of our regular life routine (and then I brought mountains of books home for you when I worked at the library!).Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799563122820384906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-81930981337095818842014-10-15T20:02:39.432-07:002014-10-15T20:02:39.432-07:00My kids often want to read above their reading le...My kids often want to read above their reading level. That's when I remind them to read the pictures or retell the story. Librarians are worth their weight in gold for so many reasons - one of them is instilling a love of books in so many children's lives. Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-44073787550259110832014-10-15T19:54:27.796-07:002014-10-15T19:54:27.796-07:00My kids didn't have any problem choosing their...My kids didn't have any problem choosing their own books. Those who read with their families at home choose what books they want read to them. It is a natural extension. The difficulty was choosing only 2 books to take to their reading mats. Some figured that they needed around 10. But they did not want to be responsible for putting them back where they found them! In kindergarten, we read the words, read the pictures or retell the story. During reading time, reading skills are not my top priority, so I don't worry about them choosing harder books. Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-81682080567382200302014-10-15T19:46:01.834-07:002014-10-15T19:46:01.834-07:00I love seeing children incorporate the books they ...I love seeing children incorporate the books they have enjoyed into their play, their language and the way that they experience the world. It can make a child's world so much bigger and richer. Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-66571848576096818662014-10-15T19:37:53.538-07:002014-10-15T19:37:53.538-07:00Isn't it heart warming to see wee kids enjoyin...Isn't it heart warming to see wee kids enjoying books. One of my favourite pictures of my kids is when they were probably 2 and 4, sitting together on a rocking chair and the 4 year old was "reading" to the 2 year old. Those were the days ...Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-47418278355705993312014-10-15T19:35:34.563-07:002014-10-15T19:35:34.563-07:00Sorting and classifying literature - now I'm t...Sorting and classifying literature - now I'm thinking that my K geniuses can stretch their brains and learn more than fiction and non-fiction.Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-61694818096514630662014-10-15T18:14:33.855-07:002014-10-15T18:14:33.855-07:00I like your point about talking about specific gen...I like your point about talking about specific genres. Exposure to that information is not a bad thing. I never know what it might spark in whose brain! Thanks.Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-29824227632610302552014-10-15T18:09:29.401-07:002014-10-15T18:09:29.401-07:00Don't we all feel more empowered when we have ...Don't we all feel more empowered when we have choice? I know that I do!Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-50111976645578705272014-10-15T13:55:10.840-07:002014-10-15T13:55:10.840-07:00My name is Coley Stephens and I am an elementary e...My name is Coley Stephens and I am an elementary education student at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama, United States, in an educational media class (EDM 310 -Microcomputing Systems).<br /><br />I think it is a great thing to get your kids to read so many books. I read a lot, I typically only read during the summer because I feel like I am cheating on my school work. I started really reading in elementary student. I can thank the sweetest librarian in the whole world for my love of books. Do your students ever want to read really hard books that might be out of their reading level? I was always the one who challenged my level. Thank you for all of the amazing thoughts and ideas for my future classroom. I hope my kids love to read as much as I do. <br />Also, Hope you have a great thanksgiving.<br />Coley StephensColey Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08245251925960832788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-82955686711423390262014-10-14T22:07:51.263-07:002014-10-14T22:07:51.263-07:00Since you are planning to teach upper elementary, ...Since you are planning to teach upper elementary, I would strongly recommend Miller's book The Book Whisperer. Milller is a Grade 6 teacher, and has honed her craft through many years in the classroom. Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-47362749251349831902014-10-14T21:57:18.715-07:002014-10-14T21:57:18.715-07:00In the media course I took as part of my education...In the media course I took as part of my education training, we learned how to tread a projector (with a time limit!), make gestetner copies with 3 colours and make slides and use a slide projector. Yup! Dating myself! Now I use my iPhone. Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-70630715307210207902014-10-14T21:47:17.248-07:002014-10-14T21:47:17.248-07:00Bedtime story time is a very important gift we can...Bedtime story time is a very important gift we can give our kids. I miss that special time with my kids. What book is next on the bed time list?Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-4829993137844420322014-10-14T21:45:38.351-07:002014-10-14T21:45:38.351-07:00I look at it this way - the kids get to choose wha...I look at it this way - the kids get to choose what they read; I get to choose (most of) what I read to them. I make sure that they have a varied literature diet. Best of both worlds :)Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-23210706628945147372014-10-14T21:30:04.799-07:002014-10-14T21:30:04.799-07:00I believe that providing the right environment for...I believe that providing the right environment for children to fall in love with reading and books is at least, if not more important, as teaching early reading skills in kindergarten. Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-76631179446875892652014-10-14T21:28:22.560-07:002014-10-14T21:28:22.560-07:00Research has shown that personal choice in reading...Research has shown that personal choice in reading is incredibly important in learning to read.Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-31906026570233056022014-10-14T21:22:20.845-07:002014-10-14T21:22:20.845-07:00Doesn't everyone wear purple reading glasses w...Doesn't everyone wear purple reading glasses when reading Pete the Cat?!?Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-67577060392030467122014-10-14T12:23:42.690-07:002014-10-14T12:23:42.690-07:00Hello Sandi!
I am a student in Dr. Strange's E...Hello Sandi!<br />I am a student in Dr. Strange's EDM310 class at the University of South Alabama. It amazes me how well the students adapted to the option of choosing their own books. Do students have trouble with pushing themselves to read harder books? Students need reading for every subject so it is important that we teach them to love what they are required to do. Thanks for the great idea for my future classroom and Happy Thanksgiving!<br />Julie Jones<br /><a href="http://www.jonesjulieedm310.com" rel="nofollow"> Check out my blog! </a>Julie Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517617505446304231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-54005310613020392032014-10-14T12:06:14.302-07:002014-10-14T12:06:14.302-07:00Hello,
My name is Katie Jester. I am a student at...Hello, <br />My name is Katie Jester. I am a student at the University of South Alabama in Mobile majoring in Elementary Education. I am currently in Dr. Strange's EDM 310 class. <br /><br />I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. <br />Books are definitely something that can really enrich lives. I love reading and if I were not so busy I think I could spend all day reading. I am the mother of a soon to be three year old boy and I can see through him the importance of reading for children (and at his age, to children). He incorporates a lot of what we read into his play. He has made songs about some of his books and he will play out the scenes in his books. I definitely see it opening gateways for him.<br />I like how you mention in "The Book Whisperer" it mentions a focus on different genres. Children should definitely be encouraged to read genres they enjoy, but it is good for them to experience books outside of their preferred genre. They will never know they love something if they are never introduced to it.<br /><br /><a href="http://jesterkatieedm310.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Katie Jester's EDM 310 Blog</a>Katie Jester-Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09748130845418001880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-24953019708589291112014-10-14T08:29:02.974-07:002014-10-14T08:29:02.974-07:00Hi Sandi. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. I...Hi Sandi. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. I am also a student in Dr. Strange's EDM310 class. I enjoyed your post. I see a huge benefit in allowing students to chose their own books to read. It captivates them and motivates them to take their reading futher. I think the idea of selecting their own books goes beyond even reading. I see it helping to make them a lifelong learner as well. For kindergarteners, reading aloud different genres is a great way to introduce them to the variety of books. I myself am very grateful for reading as well. My father was much like your brother and made going to the library a weekly event. We would spend hours there. Now I do the same with my two children and it is amazing to see my own two year old son settle down and try to read a book by himself. These lessons are indispensable. Kellie Cuhajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274741905723488925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-59902088095147066842014-10-14T05:23:05.016-07:002014-10-14T05:23:05.016-07:00I think it would really depend on your students. ...I think it would really depend on your students. Some in kindergarten would be ready to learn about different genres and for others, fiction/non-fiction is a perfect start! At least you're getting that far with them :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304592091106230579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-81398539221587311962014-10-13T20:04:27.090-07:002014-10-13T20:04:27.090-07:00I think maybe fiction and non-fiction is enough fo...I think maybe fiction and non-fiction is enough for kindergarten. You could talk about poetry. Certainly don't need to talk about things like "historical fiction"!! Maybe biography if it came up in a read aloud (thinking around Remembrance Day... John McCrae.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232906295986691445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082008635881738459.post-5884588709282235332014-10-13T18:49:41.687-07:002014-10-13T18:49:41.687-07:00Hi Sandi,
My name is Kayla Cooper and I am in Dr. ...Hi Sandi,<br />My name is Kayla Cooper and I am in Dr. Strange's EDM 310 class. I enjoyed reading your blog. I agree with your idea of kids having a freedom to read. I believe when you put a barrier on reading it lose's kids interest in reading. Great Post Sandi!<br /><br /><a href="http://cooperkaylaedm310.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">My Blog</a><br /><br />Have a great day!<br />Kayla CooperKayla Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963900263380369626noreply@blogger.com