tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post254659660922418168..comments2024-03-26T07:07:14.304-07:00Comments on Teacher Tom: Thinking With The Giant TubeTeacher Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-32907984669819766192011-04-13T08:45:37.029-07:002011-04-13T08:45:37.029-07:00Tom, I found the tube play fascinating and wanted ...Tom, I found the tube play fascinating and wanted to recreate it in our program. However we bought be buying a sundowner shade awning anytime soon, so i was thinking along the lines of a concrete form. But I realized while you gave the length of the tube you didn't give the diameter. Any idea what the diameter might be?<br />Pam <br />mumsy64@rocketmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-16099957918610110552011-01-13T06:47:02.798-08:002011-01-13T06:47:02.798-08:00You hit the nail on the head with what I've be...You hit the nail on the head with what I've been struggling with lately. I homeschool my 3 boys (who are 5,5, and 6 years old and would go crazy over that awesome tube), and my state requires that I keep a record of the hours of each subject we cover. As the year has gone on I have been adding more and more "formal" book work, in an attempt to get the number of hours we need for the year. In reality, I know that the kids don't need that much busy work in order to learn(think), but in my effort to force what they are learning (thinking) into a specific subject area for my records I am stressing them and myself out with more busy work than they need. You have given me some things to think about. Thank you for all of your insight.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16529881096159054655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-25584583804421204652011-01-12T11:45:51.002-08:002011-01-12T11:45:51.002-08:00tubes are cool! i love how you saved this giant tu...tubes are cool! i love how you saved this giant tube for your students. I'll bet if you cut it up into smaller pieces you could have even more fun.brent geppertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-8634647106717637802011-01-12T05:02:36.786-08:002011-01-12T05:02:36.786-08:00I trust that's Shelly riding the tube? Yeehaa...I trust that's Shelly riding the tube? Yeehaa!! What lucky, lucky children Tom! But you'll still let me know if someone gets stuck ... yeah?<br />Donna :) :)Play for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475920387209134195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-66203952386719488392011-01-11T21:54:36.902-08:002011-01-11T21:54:36.902-08:00Go Shelley! It's so nice to get a peak at the ...Go Shelley! It's so nice to get a peak at the parents who help run your school. I especially love how you bring novel ideas and props into the school -- While routine has its advantages, I always notice how enthralled my daughter can be when her preschool teachers introduce new materials.rachelle | tinkerlabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253802741152523654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-11427107609442951842011-01-11T14:26:51.472-08:002011-01-11T14:26:51.472-08:00Gosh I'm full of quotes today. I agree with yo...Gosh I'm full of quotes today. I agree with you about thinking.. here's a fab quote<br /><br />“Must we always teach our children with books? Let them look at the mountains and the stars up above. Let them look at the beauty of the waters and the trees and flowers on earth. They will then begin to think, and to think is the beginning of a real education.” - David Polis<br /><br />OK I think it's a tad romantic. I'd spice it up with a bit of freedom, risk, challenge and fun thrown in too.Juliet Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035975039896986525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-27926726147086812932011-01-11T13:41:48.882-08:002011-01-11T13:41:48.882-08:00I feel like I'm a way better teacher now becau...I feel like I'm a way better teacher now because of being a parent at Woodland Park! One of the many things I love about Charlie attending school at WP is that I learn so much about teaching and learning from you, the kids, and other parents! Plus you have such awesome ideas - it is tough not to have a fantastic time being there.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732673603804548204noreply@blogger.com