tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post7997740876779093688..comments2024-03-26T07:07:14.304-07:00Comments on Teacher Tom: That's How Powerful We AreTeacher Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-70816749852714207162011-06-15T13:36:50.144-07:002011-06-15T13:36:50.144-07:00Just thought I'd let you know that I tried you...Just thought I'd let you know that I tried your compliment chain out on my preschoolers at group time today... It was a hit! Much later in the day, the children were still enjoying adding compliments to the chain, and we added 40 just at lunch time alone! All in all, the children and I were very impressed that we were able to give 100 compliments in under half a day. What a wonderful way to help them value the power of kindness. Our chain is now hanging above our circle time rug too. :)Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-51802243453681125582011-04-17T17:56:32.143-07:002011-04-17T17:56:32.143-07:00When my Kinder kids (age 4-6) get the paper clips ...When my Kinder kids (age 4-6) get the paper clips -- they seem to like to twist them open and make sharp, pointy weapons.... I like this compliment chain idea... we'll try....martha brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897250180581262611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-1816184308712078482011-04-12T09:05:35.359-07:002011-04-12T09:05:35.359-07:00Hi, my name is Brandin Brosh and I am in Dr.Strang...Hi, my name is Brandin Brosh and I am in Dr.Strange's EDM 310 class at the University of South Alabama. <br /><br />I think what you are doing in your classroom is great! It's funny how something so simple can become so big. I love the fact that you created such an original idea to teach such an important concept. <br /><br /><br />I remember when I was in elementary school my teachers would say, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." This is a great way to encourage children to be nice to one another. Something as simple as telling a child that their shirt is cute can make their day! Since everyone is included it helps children not to feel left out too!<br /><br />AWESOME.Brandin Broshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10077006825822726132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-63594949682044099402011-04-12T04:20:15.788-07:002011-04-12T04:20:15.788-07:00So not only is courtesy contagious, so are complim...So not only is courtesy contagious, so are compliments.<br />Beautiful things happen around you Tom.Chapter Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005206439235137179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-43997662236122631862011-04-12T03:26:51.749-07:002011-04-12T03:26:51.749-07:00This is just very lovely and inspirational - and i...This is just very lovely and inspirational - and it is true that simple compliments like "I like your shirt" are a common theme with my small children as well, they are sincere, and do cause happy smiles from the recipient. <br /><br />What a lot of happy, positive energy from this compliment links idea - and good teaching. Our world needs individuals who feel happy enough to extend compliments and good will to others.<br />BrendaMullin Avenue Workshophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489785153205822301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-52449529076906388402011-04-11T14:44:06.921-07:002011-04-11T14:44:06.921-07:00If I feel this good just from reading this post, I...If I feel this good just from reading this post, I can only imagine how great your "friends" feel after all those compliments! Wow ~ powerful stuff! And don't 'cha just love it when a seemingly insignificant skill like joining paperclips, takes off and begins to take on a life of its own? Love it! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798516846017108647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-92004010083675251442011-04-11T09:48:02.691-07:002011-04-11T09:48:02.691-07:00I love this post and mainly because I think that i...I love this post and mainly because I think that is the most of your classroom I have seen at once! I love the trees in the middle of the room id love to see more and here about how each space is used :)Amanda Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00863434524516852465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-25777042179361935302011-04-11T06:39:07.214-07:002011-04-11T06:39:07.214-07:00“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, ...“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” - Leo F. Buscaglia<br />... even if it is just to say "I like you're shirt".<br />Donna :) :)Play for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475920387209134195noreply@blogger.com