tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139267038363003129.post3134753247738370568..comments2024-02-06T02:20:14.536-05:00Comments on little illuminations: Show and Tell......Here's Your Sign!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13798516846017108647noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139267038363003129.post-17895014992590402142011-02-18T18:49:39.832-05:002011-02-18T18:49:39.832-05:00Thanks everyone, for your comments. It's funny...Thanks everyone, for your comments. It's funny, I thought I was following DAP by allowing anything, but went to training this week and the subject came up (not by me) and the consensus was that this was fine, too. <br /><br />Jessi, I was SO frustrated that if I thought I could have gotten away from it, I would have probably stopped altogether. And no, you are not a terrible teacher. I'm sure you are probably using that time in your week for something that the kids are benefiting from instead.<br /><br />Anon #2~ I did that for a while, but we are no longer doing letter of the week, so that was the beginning of my downfall. :)<br /><br />Scott~I do try to keep an open mind, but realize that even when we try to be open, there are some things that we still stick to the old reliable methods. There's always room for improvement! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798516846017108647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139267038363003129.post-2075024584876129062011-02-18T10:36:36.915-05:002011-02-18T10:36:36.915-05:00Ayn, you are so right. While we as teachers probab...Ayn, you are so right. While we as teachers probably have some things that are "non-negotiable," we should keep our eyes and minds open for adjustments (and major shakeups) that will benefit this group of kids on this day. Good for you on risking a change.<br /><br />(And Jessi...I don't think you are terrible for stopping something that didn't work - even the treasured Show and Tell. You made the best decision for you and your class at this time - the mark of a wonderful preschool teacher!)Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397525011462974857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139267038363003129.post-152087040260792762011-02-17T05:51:10.695-05:002011-02-17T05:51:10.695-05:00I think Show N tell is great when parents HELP!! I...I think Show N tell is great when parents HELP!! I go by the letter we are working on that week (not my idea about letter of the weeK). It amazes me how parents CAN NOT help their child think outside of the box. I have to say sometimes NO BARBIES or NO CARS. <br />In the past Show n Tell was fun but parents just do not care anymore. : (Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139267038363003129.post-29872439810355806542011-02-16T22:43:57.395-05:002011-02-16T22:43:57.395-05:00The dreadful "Show and Tell". I have to...The dreadful "Show and Tell". I have to be honest...I hate it. I hate it so much that I didn't do it this year. I know, terrible teacher. I think I was in the same frustrated state you were in, but I love that you found a solution that works. Not only works, but is actually enjoyable?? I applaud you,Ms. Ayn! I may actually try this sometime soon. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638036458628891597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139267038363003129.post-60567527802204327412011-02-16T21:51:36.423-05:002011-02-16T21:51:36.423-05:00I think as teachers we have to be flexible. If so...I think as teachers we have to be flexible. If something works with one group of kids it may not work with another. Bravo for you for making the "executive decision". So often it's easier to take the road of least resistance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com