tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post1082518316850071513..comments2024-03-26T07:07:14.304-07:00Comments on Teacher Tom: We All Get To GiggleTeacher Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-43218992099501574702010-11-23T20:07:16.628-08:002010-11-23T20:07:16.628-08:00The tinkering part is a part of the whole. The hi...The tinkering part is a part of the whole. The hidden beauty of the tinkering is persisting when something is challenging, developing theories to make something stand up or attach, and imagining and planning possibilities through exploration and mistakes (that turn into understanding.) Tinkering is the foundation for invention. Look at all the potential inventors/inventions you nurtured today! Bravo!Marla McLean, Atelieristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788200495569027489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-88345322085140062142010-11-20T03:11:02.853-08:002010-11-20T03:11:02.853-08:00Oh who are you kidding Tom Hobson ... I can see th...Oh who are you kidding Tom Hobson ... I can see the news headlines now ... "Seattle Pre School teacher Tom Hobson builds rocket ship from bamboo canes and accidently launches 5 year old into outer space!" ..."But we were just tinkering" Hobson claimed! <br /><br />Hee ... hee ... hee ... After all nothing would surprise me :)<br />Donna :) :)Play for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475920387209134195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-6362969697692764372010-11-17T09:33:09.497-08:002010-11-17T09:33:09.497-08:00Hi Tom, I've never met you before but my mom s...Hi Tom, I've never met you before but my mom sent me this link a couple weeks ago. I've read through a couple months of your blog and am enthralled. If only you were in my city!!! My husband and I are pondering school/unschool/homeschool since we have an 18mo old daughter. I came up with the answer. We're moving to Seattle!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798119743916368983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-82384508557619115262010-11-16T23:46:16.885-08:002010-11-16T23:46:16.885-08:00Great post Tom - it reminds me of an article I jus...Great post Tom - it reminds me of an article I just read that you might be interested in:<br /><br />http://www.attentionmax.com/blog/2009/11/saving_the_inventive_way_of_life.phpLet the Children Playhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121823006891382199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-27548353589245115772010-11-16T11:27:39.092-08:002010-11-16T11:27:39.092-08:00What a great perspective to keep in mind. I love t...What a great perspective to keep in mind. I love the term "tinkering" and will share this story and idea with my staff. We could use a bit more "tinkering" around our school:)Deborahhttp://www.teachpreschool.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-73444771666753242022010-11-16T09:00:14.300-08:002010-11-16T09:00:14.300-08:00You're right. It's so hard sometimes just ...You're right. It's so hard sometimes just to let them tinker, to try, fail, and find their way through. I'm anxious to see what's in store for your kids as they tinker and build.<br /><br />(Welcome back, Tom!)Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397525011462974857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-58213143771178521782010-11-16T06:57:32.559-08:002010-11-16T06:57:32.559-08:00I <3 this post entirely. It is hard to just sit...I <3 this post entirely. It is hard to just sit back and let them sometimes, but you have to! Thank you for the reminder :) <br />Have a wonderful day, Teacher Tom! GREAT to have you back!Sayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696043555939052042noreply@blogger.com