tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post1360776133663747490..comments2024-03-22T01:34:35.213-07:00Comments on Finding JOY in 6th Grade: Teaching with CourageKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03596768050411395194noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-51646183238963229152012-07-25T21:30:54.562-07:002012-07-25T21:30:54.562-07:00Thank you so much for this post. I read it back w...Thank you so much for this post. I read it back when you first posted it, but something made me bookmark it.<br />I teach kindergarten at a year round school for at-risk children and I have a fresh-from-college co-teacher. In her FIRST MONTH she has had to handle a restraining order, a child involved in a domestic violence incident and yesterday, the death of a student's mother (this is a first for me as well). We spent all day today comforting 5 & 6-year-olds who have either never experienced death or who are retraumatized by their classmate's loss, all while coping as best we could ourselves. It was the worst day of school.<br />I printed this post out and am having her read it tomorrow. Sometimes, as teachers, we have to be courageous in ways we never imagined. We were there for those kids, and as hard as it was, we did it.Amy Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679517594981579142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-66127958866776026402012-07-20T12:33:29.579-07:002012-07-20T12:33:29.579-07:00*courageous :)*courageous :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030722789423051431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-15154421268912286232012-07-20T12:31:56.016-07:002012-07-20T12:31:56.016-07:00Kim,
Thank you for sharing this with us. Thank you...Kim,<br />Thank you for sharing this with us. Thank you, for linking me to this page. As a first year teacher with 6th graders, I have this urgent desire to shrink under my desk, as I know it takes a "special" type of person to teach this grade level, or so I have heard. ;)<br />Bravo for standing up to your superior in hopes that your students would be treated as any other. It sort of sounds like last year for me as a long-term sub, my first 6 months of teaching, which paid off as a full contract :)<br />You are courage and inspiring, my friend.<br /><br />Amy<br />Fearfully and Wonderfully CraftedAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030722789423051431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-91729265825835451912012-07-20T12:25:24.581-07:002012-07-20T12:25:24.581-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030722789423051431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-56484868894785090642012-07-16T10:22:58.519-07:002012-07-16T10:22:58.519-07:00I love these courageous examples! They are definit...I love these courageous examples! They are definitely VERY inspiring!<br /><br />Sara<br /><b><a href="http://missventrella.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Miss V's Busy Bees</a></b>Sara {Miss V's Busy Bees}https://www.blogger.com/profile/12468836902806259584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-17645977976477193702012-07-12T04:07:08.982-07:002012-07-12T04:07:08.982-07:00What an awesome post! It was courageous of you to...What an awesome post! It was courageous of you to post such personal examples for us! Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020945425824398405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-78123144371321528312012-07-11T10:09:35.494-07:002012-07-11T10:09:35.494-07:00Thanks for the inspiring posts! Courage and class...Thanks for the inspiring posts! Courage and classroom are not often thought of together, but you pulled them together beautifully.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18443213873313104996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-14962962310596981192012-07-09T16:56:43.545-07:002012-07-09T16:56:43.545-07:00Oh Kim, this was such a stirring, inspirational po...Oh Kim, this was such a stirring, inspirational post. You have such a way with words and an even more so with children. I think you defined courageousness perfectly--thank you sharing your heart and wisdom with everyone. :)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502794638519071800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-17425497442762432222012-07-09T13:51:07.092-07:002012-07-09T13:51:07.092-07:00Thanks so much for sharing your inspiring stories!...Thanks so much for sharing your inspiring stories! On those days when things didn't go as planned and you're ready to pack it in, it's wonderful to have those memories to keep you going!<br />Patti<br />pattib203@yahoo.com<br />http://primarypizzazz.blogspot.comPattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00953793254518849319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-52388997578526347952012-07-09T12:09:12.769-07:002012-07-09T12:09:12.769-07:00Wow. This is a great post. Your stories are inspir...Wow. This is a great post. Your stories are inspiring. Thank you for sharing these amazing experiences : )<br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and giving me encouragement on my failed giveaway!! I appreciate it.<br /><br />Kelli<br /><b><a href="javascript:void(0);" rel="nofollow"> Tales From a Traveling Teacher</a></b>Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03917180234005884571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-45915535852861875232012-07-09T09:59:34.699-07:002012-07-09T09:59:34.699-07:00I'm loving these examples of courageous teachi...I'm loving these examples of courageous teaching!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07548316874055859264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-3541329972422942752012-07-09T09:45:33.414-07:002012-07-09T09:45:33.414-07:00I will begin my student teaching in the fall (the ...I will begin my student teaching in the fall (the very first day of school) in a 1st grade classroom. I have been an assistant in K-2 classrooms and working with struggling readers in K-6 for 10 years. I am, however, quite terrified. I will need all the courage I can get come August.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-34175967105424802292012-07-09T05:55:51.102-07:002012-07-09T05:55:51.102-07:00Wow! Absolutely love this post!
imgoingfirst@gma...Wow! Absolutely love this post!<br /><br />imgoingfirst@gmail.comDelightedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12616824143338884896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-15120643348412834772012-07-08T12:28:21.261-07:002012-07-08T12:28:21.261-07:00Just deciding to be a teacher is a courageous act....Just deciding to be a teacher is a courageous act.I’m your newest follower. Please check out my blog if you get a chance. Calling Plays in 2nd Grade.<br />Thanks, ShanellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-86232021309024337132012-07-07T11:31:25.030-07:002012-07-07T11:31:25.030-07:00Wow. You ARE courageous. Your first example is v...Wow. You ARE courageous. Your first example is very inspiring!! Your second example totally reminded me of some super special students I had along the way. (And the fact that you received a book with his picture in it made me cry a bit). Your third example made me laugh a little bit. The fact that you have to practice some of the vocabulary words at home so that you don't laugh in front of the kids when you say them . . . :) :) :)<br />I loved this post. LOVE IT.<br /><b><i><a href="http://ateenytinyteacher.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Teeny Tiny Teacher</a></i></b>Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226820526811197762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-47152450964718951322012-07-07T06:27:29.363-07:002012-07-07T06:27:29.363-07:00Thanks for these wonderful stories. They brought ...Thanks for these wonderful stories. They brought me to tears and helped me think about being a more loving and caring teacher to my students. I had a really hard set of kids last year and I am moving up with them next year, though the group will be mixed up, but I know they will be just as challenging and love seems to be the best way to combat their challenges. I also LOVE your Wizard of Oz pictures!Melissa Slocum, M. Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05117668261185059595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-49974707216619234312012-07-06T16:18:15.079-07:002012-07-06T16:18:15.079-07:00I love your stories! My favorite was the one about...I love your stories! My favorite was the one about the boy who punched someone, who ended up having a heart of gold. A lot of times the kids who are the "worst" are really some of the most sensitive kids, which causes them to act tough in order to protect themselves.Miss Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04409220869471005923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-71370627307732087872012-07-06T10:47:35.107-07:002012-07-06T10:47:35.107-07:00Awesome post, Kim! You give so much inspiration to...Awesome post, Kim! You give so much inspiration to a soon-to-be student teacher. Wow, you are one courageous woman. :)<br />The topic on my blog today is a little bit about courage...if you could call it that.<br /><br />Chynna<br />http://www.mrshtheteachingblog.blogspot.com/Chynnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13345619634493669786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-80517366257823641212012-07-06T08:49:14.250-07:002012-07-06T08:49:14.250-07:00What an inspiration you are to so many Kim! This p...What an inspiration you are to so many Kim! This post was an encouragement and such a blessing to read. Thank you for all you do.Teaching with TLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296031817263414066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-4251672280245403642012-07-05T18:37:35.489-07:002012-07-05T18:37:35.489-07:00Wow, your example number 2 brought tears to my eye...Wow, your example number 2 brought tears to my eyes. I have been teaching for 12 years and I hope that I can someday make THAT impact on a student. I would have been a blubbering mess when I saw that book with the picture. How amazing that must have made you feel!<br /><br />Cindy<br /><a href="http://krazykinderteacher.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Krazy Kindergarten Teacher</a>Cindy Foremanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785473141692142785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-35563052939065311722012-07-05T12:02:54.150-07:002012-07-05T12:02:54.150-07:00I agree with Amanda - your memories of page 100 is...I agree with Amanda - your memories of page 100 is incredible! What a fantastic person you are Kim!<br /><b><a href="http://kindergartenworks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">-Leslie @KindergartenWorks</a></b>Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568377943100374198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-88842152302466870722012-07-05T08:13:03.027-07:002012-07-05T08:13:03.027-07:00Kim, how dare you make me cry so early in the morn...Kim, how dare you make me cry so early in the morning. I love your stories...they are all so courageous and fabulous. What a kind, caring, compassionate teacher you are.<br /><br />~Steph<br /><a href="http://teachinginroom6.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Teaching in Room 6</a>~Stephanie https://www.blogger.com/profile/00302695374678919562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-29685043746141707482012-07-05T06:55:21.000-07:002012-07-05T06:55:21.000-07:00Great post! My eyes teared up with the end of exam...Great post! My eyes teared up with the end of example #2! That's what it is all about. Thank you for sharing your inspiring words and being so courageous!<br /><br />Amanda<br /><a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.theteachingthief.blogspot.com%22" rel="nofollow">The Teaching Thief</a>Amanda Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584912126047807038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-31267679714420717612012-07-05T05:34:09.941-07:002012-07-05T05:34:09.941-07:00Page one hundred book-mark. YUP. Tears here, too! ...Page one hundred book-mark. YUP. Tears here, too! Courage indeed. I am so happy to link up a story of extreme courage from my blog. I know that you'll 'get' it based on your first ten years with children and their multitude of needs. Bring your tissues. Or maybe just your goose bumps. <br /><br />Debbie Clement<br />RainbowsWithinReach<br /><br />I couldn't get the button to upload properly? Some sort of user error no doubt, but perhaps check it out.RainbowsWithinReachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539319184558859828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168673562042013396.post-41723076986592839262012-07-05T05:30:10.850-07:002012-07-05T05:30:10.850-07:00Can you believe that I opened up my computer (befo...Can you believe that I opened up my computer (before coffee!), clicked on the TBA link, saw the courage button, clicked on it FIRST, and up pops this amazing post!! And you mention a counselor in #2, which I went to first because I usually read comments first, and it's the BEST! Wow - so much courage. I agree with Danvi and Jennifer - BeAuTiFuL!!<br /><br />Be strong and courageous . . .<br /><br />Barbara<br /><a href="http://corneroncharacter.blogspot.com.html" rel="nofollow">The Corner On Character</a>Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.com