tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724394291330902141.post399203094417596845..comments2024-02-17T21:40:24.532-07:00Comments on Carol's Corner: SLICE OF LIFECarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724394291330902141.post-90771645260698292472015-03-12T16:55:26.306-06:002015-03-12T16:55:26.306-06:00Teachers are the comforters, the guides, the coach...Teachers are the comforters, the guides, the coaches, and the awakeners. Your attitude and support probably gave the child the fortitude to brace herself for the TEST. So many emotions for young children come to rest on the shoulders of teachers. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724394291330902141.post-8894188633839179812015-03-12T15:28:53.205-06:002015-03-12T15:28:53.205-06:00Your actions changed the course of this child'...Your actions changed the course of this child's day - there is something so inspiring and empowering in that. Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724394291330902141.post-43912283713299653602015-03-12T09:47:39.403-06:002015-03-12T09:47:39.403-06:00I say that all the time here! All the "layer...I say that all the time here! All the "layers above" seem to forget about the stories of hunger, pain, humiliation, worry, sadness, and so on that we hear daily. And the time we take to listen, to connect, to help problem solve is so important that truly academic learning comes second. You did just what she needed you to do -- "stop, drop, and listen" -- from Mary Helen's slice today: https://booksavors.wordpress.com/2015/03/11/solc-stop-drop-listen/<br /><br />She'll regain her focus and I hope her conversation went as good as it possible could. Bravo to her for being so brave!<br /><br />Your slice reminds me of this quote I have hanging in my room: "No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship." Dr. James ComerMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822472844833732246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724394291330902141.post-24255888096710263882015-03-12T07:23:43.722-06:002015-03-12T07:23:43.722-06:00Carol this is masterful, powerful storytelling! ...Carol this is masterful, powerful storytelling! You have captured the complexity of what we do. I am so thankful C. had you to talk to. That speaks loudly of the relationships you build with kids. C. shows maturity at addressing life's problems. I feel, through your words, that I have had the pleasure of getting to know her a bit.writekimwritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02910094603036735657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724394291330902141.post-31469863796159067792015-03-12T05:26:31.696-06:002015-03-12T05:26:31.696-06:00Carol, a story beautifully told. And what a wonde...Carol, a story beautifully told. And what a wonderful glimpse into your very caring school climate! Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.com