tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post1408905875100889137..comments2023-08-15T00:02:00.504-04:00Comments on Follow Your Bliss: A Little to the LeftGaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08715784900659276067noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-41221085067892696602008-10-24T13:13:00.000-04:002008-10-24T13:13:00.000-04:00Dat's a nice comfy classroom sir. You enjoy your p...Dat's a nice comfy classroom sir. You enjoy your profession and it shows.WAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265139894543519211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-85766442196853603982008-10-23T21:30:00.000-04:002008-10-23T21:30:00.000-04:00Lettuce - Perhaps you would find a few titles that...Lettuce - Perhaps you would find a few titles that you recognize that were brought over special from England. :)<BR/><BR/>Reya - Perfect instance to bring up Goldilocks. I am ashamed that I didn't think of it myself.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715784900659276067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-53968508637164965682008-10-23T08:13:00.000-04:002008-10-23T08:13:00.000-04:00I'm all for taking the Goldilocks approach to any ...I'm all for taking the Goldilocks approach to any situation. Not too colorful, not too serene ... it's JUST RIGHT.<BR/><BR/>Your students are so lucky! BRAVO dear one! Bravo!!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-2432290501712317142008-10-23T04:02:00.000-04:002008-10-23T04:02:00.000-04:00i'd like to sit on that little red sofa and work m...i'd like to sit on that little red sofa and work my way through the books.<BR/><BR/>all of them<BR/><BR/>blackboard paint - what a brilliant idea! i want some!lettucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872380339261609060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-44652249156372377002008-10-22T12:24:00.000-04:002008-10-22T12:24:00.000-04:00Kellyann - A Hawaiian theme sounds fun! (and serve...Kellyann - A Hawaiian theme sounds fun! (and serves a purpose.) The blackboard paint goes on easily. I only used one coat but think I should have used two on the door because of all the erasing. It gets a bit smudgy but is still holding up quite well. <BR/><BR/>Barbara - Bright colors are 'happy' inducing. Our thinking a few years back was that it was too stimulating for some kids with limited attention spans and while I think that may be the case, there must be some color and life. <BR/><BR/>I just bought more twinkle lights today and the room feels even more homey. I love it. Maybe the simple addition of these lights or simple organizing will turn the reading room at the homeless shelter into a more appealing space. Keep me posted. <BR/><BR/>Dumdad - Well, you turned out okay so I guess the drab rooms in your education did not have long lasting negative effects. But I wonder what would be different if they had been more spectacular. <BR/><BR/>Kimy - Yes, please come back to visit. We have a new class who would love to meet you!<BR/><BR/>Ciara - What can I say? You're welcome. (Lauren says hi.)Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715784900659276067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-32481081752151658692008-10-21T11:21:00.000-04:002008-10-21T11:21:00.000-04:00now that looks like a room sure to stimulate learn...now that looks like a room sure to stimulate learning and imagination! i love it. thx for making a difference in the lives of children and can you thank lauren for me, too? :)Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365631315923740004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-45861582611229874122008-10-21T09:18:00.000-04:002008-10-21T09:18:00.000-04:00you guys create such wonderful learning environmen...you guys create such wonderful learning environments ....but it's not just the beautiful decorated environment, but the environment created by your and lauren's passion, energy, commitment and love for the kids!<BR/><BR/>I hope I get to visit again this academic year! there's not many places where I can use my special signed name!mouse (aka kimy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09385557065971602436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-8755882300031407342008-10-21T06:02:00.000-04:002008-10-21T06:02:00.000-04:00What a great environment to encourage the kids to ...What a great environment to encourage the kids to discover the wonders of learning. A far cry from the intimidating and austere classrooms in which I was taught.Dumdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070838905120958459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-82439360487182634862008-10-20T21:03:00.000-04:002008-10-20T21:03:00.000-04:00I want to come to school in your room! I think br...I want to come to school in your room! I think bright colors make people of all ages feel happy and alive. I especially like the reading corner. I also like the idea that your classroom is always a work in progress. That way you will never take it for granted. I'm wondering if all the teachers in your school are so creative?<BR/><BR/>This makes me wonder if the homeless shelter would let us volunteers fix up the reading room to make it more appealing. There is absolutely nothing attractive about it right now. I'll bet those kids would really love a reading corner with a coconut tree!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356998698106275372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-76354391764104193492008-10-20T20:09:00.000-04:002008-10-20T20:09:00.000-04:00Kewl room! <---middle school spellingI have dec...Kewl room! <---middle school spelling<BR/><BR/>I have decided to go with an "Hawaian theme" in my office/room. The grass skirts around some of my shelves keep the kiddos from getting into therapy materials that they shouldn't. I really love your chalkboard door. Was it hard to paint?Kellyann Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02885203487094654761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-43633032610871010892008-10-20T20:02:00.000-04:002008-10-20T20:02:00.000-04:00Lora - Thanks for reading and for your comment. I...Lora - Thanks for reading and for your comment. I used to be the same way with my bedroom when I was growing up. Always changing it up out of boredom. My classroom changes are partly motivated by boredom with the same ol' thing and partly out of what's best for the 'environment'. But I agree with you it is 'different and amazing' each year - in my humble opinion.<BR/><BR/>Gregg - Things have changed a bit since these pictures were taken and since your visit but the spirit is the same. Thanks for the kind words.<BR/><BR/>Mikey - I am bummed that I will miss this party. Please take pictures or video so I can relive the experience with you on some level. BTW - What are these props you speak of?Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715784900659276067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-39216922325558456542008-10-20T13:53:00.000-04:002008-10-20T13:53:00.000-04:00For our Halloween party we are theming all of the ...For our Halloween party we are theming all of the rooms of our house and really transforming them. I am currently mid-transition on my bedroom creating instead a nightmare zone envisioning "what if Sarah Palin becomes president" - its pretty scary. But if you ever wanna do your classroom that way to teach your kids the importance of voting, let me know and I'll pass on some of the props!!Mikey Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963255516432183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-67541677821378287332008-10-19T23:09:00.000-04:002008-10-19T23:09:00.000-04:00What a pleasure it is to say that I've now been to...What a pleasure it is to say that I've now been to that oasis of learning in the middle of the big city. Those kids are so lucky to have you and Lauren who will carry a part of what you have shared with them for the rest of their lives.Ladrón de Basura (a.k.a. Junk Thief)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13051974174001458812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-66968991013845408712008-10-19T16:17:00.000-04:002008-10-19T16:17:00.000-04:00I love it all! Seems you do your classroom the wa...I love it all! Seems you do your classroom the way I do my house- completely different and amazing whenever you get the chance to change.Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11721629115039897949noreply@blogger.com