tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post6951484512186298152..comments2024-03-17T09:08:47.557-04:00Comments on my juicy little universe: WelcomeHeidi Mordhorsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-25443117876277409582015-09-01T20:12:34.471-04:002015-09-01T20:12:34.471-04:00Grade Two is a beautiful age to teach. Gently unfu...Grade Two is a beautiful age to teach. Gently unfurling their literate wings, with gentle wafts of creativity. I'm sure you'll love them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-72622324405374756972015-08-30T05:51:22.420-04:002015-08-30T05:51:22.420-04:00Best wishes for a FABULOUS year...with or without ...Best wishes for a FABULOUS year...with or without a literature-based class theme!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-70363055961588331012015-08-30T03:13:10.912-04:002015-08-30T03:13:10.912-04:00Great diity. Good luck with the change and your li...Great diity. Good luck with the change and your little rockers. Sally Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06094054139556676270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-61998325647122204752015-08-29T10:33:00.308-04:002015-08-29T10:33:00.308-04:00I know the change was not necessarily what you wan...I know the change was not necessarily what you wanted, but I'm glad to see you're embracing it– those 2nd graders are lucky to have you! I'm all for your first day ditty. :) <br /><br />As for what to call yourselves, I was thinking along the same lines as others... by 2nd grade, I think students would appreciate being part of that decision, even if you are the one providing options for them to choose amongst. I also like the idea of the name changing from year to year, reflecting the unique character of each class.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-77294129429525681112015-08-29T09:13:04.619-04:002015-08-29T09:13:04.619-04:00Thank you, everyone. It *would* be best to choose...Thank you, everyone. It *would* be best to choose it together...thanks for all the ideas!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-57415511155575290132015-08-29T07:48:03.287-04:002015-08-29T07:48:03.287-04:00What a transformation! Second graders are so grea...What a transformation! Second graders are so great, fewer tears and just as many hugs! Have fun with your new position. I've used Kate Messner's book "Sea Monster and the Bossy Fish" and made Friend Fish buttons. The student who was seen doing something kind got to wear the button. She also has "Sea Monster's First Day." Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-56539169226861768062015-08-29T00:12:12.546-04:002015-08-29T00:12:12.546-04:00Hi, Heidi, love your welcoming poem for your new s...Hi, Heidi, love your welcoming poem for your new second graders! What a fun challenge to move from K to 2. Wishing you a wonderful year!<br />SylviaSylvia Vardellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970790447637356879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-44533087636388334882015-08-28T19:51:05.877-04:002015-08-28T19:51:05.877-04:00Meta-Morphs. Igneous Rocks! SediMENts and SediWO...Meta-Morphs. Igneous Rocks! SediMENts and SediWOMENts. Stop me now....Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-75602174889135963182015-08-28T12:15:26.165-04:002015-08-28T12:15:26.165-04:00Change is hard but change is good. Sylvester was o...Change is hard but change is good. Sylvester was one of our favorites when my kids were little. (And if you're looking for some second grade nonfiction to build your classroom library, let me know and I'll send a few books. I'm all about second grade these days.)Buffy Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223895917772531703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-54730336671330295222015-08-28T09:03:16.153-04:002015-08-28T09:03:16.153-04:00Oh, I didn't know that you were changing to 2n...Oh, I didn't know that you were changing to 2nd grade, Heidi. Best wishes in finding just the right name for those 'still' little ones. I love Roxaboxen! There is a new book out that is all about creativity, titled This Is Sadie. It might be a nice one for you to find.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-32913968726331633702015-08-28T08:17:07.123-04:002015-08-28T08:17:07.123-04:00Change is hard, but also invigorating. Your book c...Change is hard, but also invigorating. Your book choices are favorites of mine, too. Roxaboxen was our first shared reading when I taught third grade. What about a variation on being diamonds in the rough? Or Blake's quote about seeing the world in a grain of sand? I think Liz is right, though. The answer will come from your students. Have a wonderful year!Catherinehttp://readingtothecore.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-27922902624619075262015-08-28T06:46:55.182-04:002015-08-28T06:46:55.182-04:00Oh, this is hard. I think it will grow out of the ...Oh, this is hard. I think it will grow out of the magic that happens when you're together but riffing on the rock theme--geodes? gems? crystals? Enjoy your second graders! Liz Steinglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614059299412727544noreply@blogger.com