tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post1562464135656271725..comments2024-03-28T12:38:21.987-04:00Comments on Head Over Heels For Teaching: Spark Student Motivation-Student EncouragementDesigns by Kassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06683787045698870108noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-33738335205170925992014-02-25T20:58:46.428-05:002014-02-25T20:58:46.428-05:00What a sweet, wonderful way for your former studen...What a sweet, wonderful way for your former students to encourage your current students!!! I love this!! Yes, I'm stealing this idea too! Seems to be something I do to all your Spark posts! LOL!<br />Rachel<br /><a href="http://rachelatalldrinkofwater.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Tall Drink of Water</a>Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565409628840084466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-25562126171882753842014-02-24T20:02:11.600-05:002014-02-24T20:02:11.600-05:00We just made our 4th grade buddies letters today t...We just made our 4th grade buddies letters today to help encourage them for the big test tomorrow. It made such a difference for my kids last year to hear from the "grown-up" 5th graders that had already been there, done that. I also had the fifth graders read each of their papers for some peer editing and positive reinforcement. 5th graders can be fabulous motivators. XOXOX ROCK THE TEST!<br />Alison<br /><a href="http://www.rockinandlovinlearnin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'</a>Alison Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18353164628345963175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-61715893203564730572014-02-24T14:33:02.175-05:002014-02-24T14:33:02.175-05:00Joanne-Let's see if I'm still a no-reply b...Joanne-Let's see if I'm still a no-reply blogger. LOL! I actually thought you might like Popplet.com if you haven't found it yet. I learned about it through my friend, Deniece, and used it for the first time with kids today. It was awesome. We're getting ready for our writing assessment in March, and it's push time. We've come a long way, but the question remains...is it enough? Ugh! Thanks for the great motivation idea. Love it!Carla https://www.blogger.com/profile/03023514209939204277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-8129760697063674772014-02-23T11:55:59.376-05:002014-02-23T11:55:59.376-05:00Hi Joanne! Encouragement from older students is a...Hi Joanne! Encouragement from older students is always a fun way to motivate! I am also dying to to know what ADISHSPONGE is? At first, I was trying to figure out what word they were trying to spell and then I realized it must be an acronym! I didn't link up this week because I couldn't think of anything we did that was super motivating :( ...bad teacher...plus we had ANOTHER 3-day week due to weather!! <br /><br />Kate :)<br /><a href="http://katemcdeesbusybees.org" rel="nofollow">McDee's Busy Bees</a>Kate :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13167451821660258765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-25050028486086199422014-02-23T08:55:56.456-05:002014-02-23T08:55:56.456-05:00This is awesome!! How sweet are those good luck ca...This is awesome!! How sweet are those good luck cards from the 5th graders? I'll be thinking of you on Tuesday. Your students will do amazing because they have had you to prep them! :)<br />~Holly<br /><a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Fourth Grade Flipper</a>Fourth Grade Flipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16878854127879084534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-86649348204809614572014-02-23T04:59:45.043-05:002014-02-23T04:59:45.043-05:00For those of us out of the know, what is adishspon...For those of us out of the know, what is adishsponge? I want to pass it on to my soon to be 4th grader for next year!! Love the idea of having old students cheer on new students. I do that too each year but just on being in my class since grade changes often happen. I also have my class make cards and posters for another class for FCAT because I think kids should cheer for each other! Good stuff! I'll be thinking of and praying for you guys Tuesday! michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13319514999634385500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-1080633837651133472014-02-23T00:01:28.475-05:002014-02-23T00:01:28.475-05:00Great idea to get your former students to dish out...Great idea to get your former students to dish out that great advice and encouragement. Their words and advice are precious! We have our test a week from Wednesday, excited about being done. Good luck to you and your smarties, you can do it!Laura H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-22965195371497541022014-02-22T19:21:05.760-05:002014-02-22T19:21:05.760-05:00Loved reading your post! While we do not have stat...Loved reading your post! While we do not have state testing at K-2, this is a wonderful idea I will share with my former 5th grade teaching buddy. Your kids' letters were inspiring! :0) All the best to them...<br /><br />Smiles,<br />Sarah @ Hoots N' HollersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01337969938960077372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-26331530953148813872014-02-22T18:12:52.576-05:002014-02-22T18:12:52.576-05:00Our testing is coming up in April. It will be her...Our testing is coming up in April. It will be here before I know it. I love the idea of my students getting messages from my former students. I know they would love to write them as well.<br /><br />Thank you!<br />Mary<br /><a href="http://www.fittobefourth.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Fit to be Fourth</a>Elementary Engagementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817170861027641053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-20199985094201463712014-02-22T17:50:04.439-05:002014-02-22T17:50:04.439-05:00I love all of the encouragement from your former s...I love all of the encouragement from your former students! How sweet! I'm dying to know what ADISHSPONGE is!<br />Erin<br /><a href="http://www.shortandsassyteacher.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Short and Sassy Teacher</a>Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596766196081325612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-23305987385353660162014-02-22T16:20:21.823-05:002014-02-22T16:20:21.823-05:00Were you channeling the Bay City Rollers at the to...Were you channeling the Bay City Rollers at the top of your blog? Love this idea - it is super sweet. I am sending good thoughts your way but I am sure you got this. I may or may not know what a dish sponge is but since Jivey said she knows I don't want to admit it right now!!Elementary AMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972140936502799290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-24698214457751205572014-02-22T14:40:16.548-05:002014-02-22T14:40:16.548-05:00I wondered how many would ask what a dish sponge i...I wondered how many would ask what a dish sponge is... I know, I know! Because I have an awesome BBB! :-P xoxo<br />Jiveyjiveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15917228307287914049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-72308459505900158462014-02-22T14:21:19.369-05:002014-02-22T14:21:19.369-05:00I will be thinking of you on Tuesday!!! Those let...I will be thinking of you on Tuesday!!! Those letters and advice from former students are priceless. You must have made quite a lasting impression on them. :) Best of luck to all of you!!<br /><br />Jennifer<br /><b><i><a href="http://mrslaffinslaughings.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mrs. Laffin's Laughings</a></i></b><br />Jennifer Laffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00409566035103972341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-31543060903549008782014-02-22T12:05:10.656-05:002014-02-22T12:05:10.656-05:00This is such a great idea. Our state testing is co...This is such a great idea. Our state testing is coming up quickly, so I am so glad you shared such a fabulous idea in time for me to steal it and use it with my class! :) Bethany Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12304642220863454586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-11311215355375471422014-02-22T12:00:08.286-05:002014-02-22T12:00:08.286-05:00what a great idea!
Thanks for Sharing!
Elizabet...what a great idea! <br /><br />Thanks for Sharing! <br />Elizabeth <br /><a href="http://hodgesherald.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Hodges Herald</a>Elizabeth https://www.blogger.com/profile/03631888160487689613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-59808691043381368722014-02-22T11:26:51.124-05:002014-02-22T11:26:51.124-05:00Hi Joanne! I teach 4th grade in Cali, and we do th...Hi Joanne! I teach 4th grade in Cali, and we do that writing test in 4th grade {except this year}. Please tell me what this "ADISHSPONGE" means. So many kids wrote this, and now my curiosity is piqued.<br />I love that encouragement poster! <br /><br />Ali<br /><a href="http://www.teachingpoweredbycaffeine.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>Teaching Powered by Caffeine</b></a>Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336990443456260927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-28658571295058202492014-02-22T10:32:03.078-05:002014-02-22T10:32:03.078-05:00Absolutely adorbs- I love how excited your former ...Absolutely adorbs- I love how excited your former students were. It completely shows through in their writing!! Good luck next week- I'm sure they'll do GREAT!!<br /><br />XO, Kelly Anne<br /><a href="http://appleslices4th.blogspot.com.es/" rel="nofollow">AppleSlices</a>!Kelly Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05257601670877740776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-62324386974206937982014-02-22T09:05:30.311-05:002014-02-22T09:05:30.311-05:00Great ideas Joanne! I love the writing experts wa...Great ideas Joanne! I love the writing experts wall.<br />Enjoy your weekend!<br />Michele<br /><br /><a href="http://www.coffeecupsandlessonplans.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Coffee Cups and Lesson Plans</a><br />Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04674675143629781926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-48875082940473641952014-02-22T08:46:45.241-05:002014-02-22T08:46:45.241-05:00I am dying to know what is "a dish sponge&quo...I am dying to know what is "a dish sponge"? I am in FL too and am so glad to have Monday as one more day to pump them up!!Mrs. Spangler in the Middlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17137268748395471302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368014768804804556.post-50429939920880330762014-02-22T08:24:48.722-05:002014-02-22T08:24:48.722-05:00This is so timely. Our Writing SOL (Virginia) is ...This is so timely. Our Writing SOL (Virginia) is in three weeks for fifth graders. I can't get my former students to do this, but I certainly can have my fourth graders do it for my fifth graders. Thanks so much for the idea.Carla https://www.blogger.com/profile/03023514209939204277noreply@blogger.com