tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post6659124668272258915..comments2023-08-28T06:10:26.184-04:00Comments on Primary Inspiration: Book Study Bliss: Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites Linda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-13798191471463324372015-03-02T13:41:40.533-05:002015-03-02T13:41:40.533-05:00I agree, April! Worksheets can be drudgery for kid...I agree, April! Worksheets can be drudgery for kids. For our lower students, they often require small motor skills that are still a challenge, but best improved in ways other than trying to fit big handwriting on little lines!. As for our most capable students, one of the issues is that they whiz through them so fast that it's hardly worth the time and paper for copying. I think the challenge is to seek out either non-traditional worksheets that require cooperative work, higher order thinking skills, etc., or to reserve worksheets for assessment.<br />Thanks for your comment! Linda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-58931519317316163922015-03-02T10:54:19.468-05:002015-03-02T10:54:19.468-05:00I read that book several years ago after going to ...I read that book several years ago after going to a brain based workshop. Active learning really is more likely to stick than passive learning. I get the need for worksheets between active learning activities or as assessment tools, but it is so hard on the kids when worksheets are all that fill their days.<br />✿April✿<br /><br />✿<b><i><a href="www.GradeSchoolGiggles." rel="nofollow">Grade School<br />Giggles</a></i></b>✿Grade School Giggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584429943839052906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-62980602349148296672015-03-01T15:02:40.711-05:002015-03-01T15:02:40.711-05:00Funny that you should say that, Sara. It relates t...Funny that you should say that, Sara. It relates to what I was thinking the other day- is there any other profession that has as many bloggers as we do in education? Fashion and food, maybe, but in most cases, their blogs are their direct contact with the public and sometimes even their whole job. Teacher bloggers teach all day and then fill their evenings and weekends with exchanging ideas to improve themselves and share their passion for teaching with others. I think we deserve to give ourselves a little pat on the back! :)Linda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-89584364200157500902015-03-01T14:57:47.817-05:002015-03-01T14:57:47.817-05:00I'm right with you on that one! :)I'm right with you on that one! :)Linda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-44831474061426203582015-03-01T14:57:09.970-05:002015-03-01T14:57:09.970-05:00Actually, I NEVER feel one bit guilty about that! ...Actually, I NEVER feel one bit guilty about that! I'm much more of a "go with the teachable moment" sort than a fanatic about sticking to the schedule. If it doesn't get done in class today and there's a good reason for it, then ... well, there's always tomorrow! I agree with you - why stop when they're so engaged in learning?<br />Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment, Deanna!<br />LindaLinda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-63252413040311769752015-03-01T13:45:42.044-05:002015-03-01T13:45:42.044-05:00Hi Linda,
I agree about always wanting to do a b...Hi Linda,<br /> I agree about always wanting to do a book study. We did some when I was teaching during our staff meetings. While good, it wasn't always fun when it was a book I didn't want to read. I think that is why this book study is so appealing to so many of us. We chose to do it because we are interested in it and want to better ourselves. Pretty awesome! What other profession does that sort of thing on their own time?<br /><br />Sara<br /><a title="Sara J Creations" href="http://sarajcreations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sara J Creations</a>Sara J Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14957841383296995334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-66882558837638043632015-02-28T20:33:04.991-05:002015-02-28T20:33:04.991-05:00Ignore that extra I in there. I wish we could edi...Ignore that extra I in there. I wish we could edit comments! :)Deanna Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16671159893342677890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-51107600590143552802015-02-28T20:32:30.598-05:002015-02-28T20:32:30.598-05:00HI Linda, GREAT post!!! I don't think you sh...HI Linda, GREAT post!!! I don't think you should feel one bit bad about letting your Reading and Writer's Workshop time go over. During those times students are actively engaged in the Reading and Writing process!! I Thanks so much for participating in the book study. I look forward to reading more of your posts!Deanna Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16671159893342677890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-23930720057345736492015-02-28T19:12:05.692-05:002015-02-28T19:12:05.692-05:00Thanks so much, Linda! I enjoyed your post, too!
...Thanks so much, Linda! I enjoyed your post, too!<br />LindaLinda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-21067247890393196762015-02-28T19:11:01.325-05:002015-02-28T19:11:01.325-05:00You're so sweet to stop by and comment, Meliss...You're so sweet to stop by and comment, Melissa! Enjoy your weekend, too!<br />LindaLinda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-39510975632445870802015-02-28T18:54:23.758-05:002015-02-28T18:54:23.758-05:00Linda,
Great post! I love your sense of humor!!! I...Linda,<br />Great post! I love your sense of humor!!! I think good teachers are the ones who are reading professional books and reflecting on their thinking!! Happy weekend! Melissa Mrs. Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07797211336092447991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-77442693831545799292015-02-28T18:01:50.106-05:002015-02-28T18:01:50.106-05:00Hi, Linda! Thanks so much for commenting on my pos...Hi, Linda! Thanks so much for commenting on my post. It was very encouraging. I'm really excited about participating in this book study....and I guess that puts me in the nerd category!! :) I agree with you, worksheets are good to use for formal and informal assessment. Also, when I use worksheets, I really want them to be engaging for my kiddos, and not just writing words or letters on paper. Your post was really interesting. I can tell this book study is going to be a great learning experience! Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Linda from Linda's Learning LootAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01718387373937075263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-42813494285404578242015-02-28T11:32:49.604-05:002015-02-28T11:32:49.604-05:00Well, yes! Some PD books (like some PD workshops) ...Well, yes! Some PD books (like some PD workshops) aren't worth the time put into them, sadly. But so far, I'm liking this one a lot!<br />Thanks for hosting today's link-up, and for stopping by to comment!<br />LindaLinda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-42169567482940168372015-02-28T11:30:09.091-05:002015-02-28T11:30:09.091-05:00I agree, Holly - balance is key! I think worksheet...I agree, Holly - balance is key! I think worksheets are great and actually necessary for assessment, both formally and informally, so we really know accurately the specific strengths and weaknesses of each student. I'm just a bit uneasy that the "cuteness" of some of the newest worksheets might disguise the fact that they're still worksheets. Like you said so well, just don't hang your teacher-hat on them! :)<br />Thanks so much for stopping by!<br />Linda<br />Linda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-63389569605511636652015-02-28T10:23:17.481-05:002015-02-28T10:23:17.481-05:00Linda- What a great post! Thank you for all of you...Linda- What a great post! Thank you for all of your great thoughts. I'm the same way about some PD books (not all of them...if I'm being honest) but I was really excited about this one! I love your idea of having the kids share their partners ideas...that makes them really have to listen when they turn and talk. Great idea! Thanks for linking up :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607836849980183821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-62343457236735871792015-02-28T10:19:27.405-05:002015-02-28T10:19:27.405-05:00I hear what you're saying about the influx of ...I hear what you're saying about the influx of printables on the market - but I do feel that balance is really key. I think worksheets have their place - I really do. As long as you aren't hanging your teacher-hat on them!<br /><br />Love this book, right!?!?<br /><br />Holly<br /><b><a href="http://crisscrossapplesauceinfirstgrade.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade</a></b><br />Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861143488616582042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-41827006012334339202015-02-28T10:14:47.392-05:002015-02-28T10:14:47.392-05:00Hi, Joya!
I just this minute finished reading you...Hi, Joya! <br />I just this minute finished reading your post and thought the same thing - you are a kindred spirit!! What a happy surprise to come back here and find your comment!<br />I'm enjoying the book so far and finding it to be an affirmation, as I'm sure you are, too. It's nice to know that we're on the right track, and of course it's always great to get new ways of looking at things, too.<br />Have a great weekend!<br />LindaLinda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119973274534353855.post-33310901217450623362015-02-28T09:34:11.857-05:002015-02-28T09:34:11.857-05:00Hi Linda,
I feel exactly the same way about the no...Hi Linda,<br />I feel exactly the same way about the no prep resources that are selling like hotcakes! I understand that teachers need resources that cut down their prep time but there are so many more ways to do that than hand them a worksheet. Your take-aways are so very similar to mine! I also do the same thing with think pair share where they have to share what their partner said. You and I share a lot of the same philosophies about teaching. Glad to meet you!<br />Joya :)Liveloveserveteachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040710349983624692noreply@blogger.com