tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post1472886559351023333..comments2023-10-24T04:08:10.937-05:00Comments on Kindergarten Hoppenings: Who I AmShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861055174794093280noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-56221581098865197292011-10-24T20:12:09.042-05:002011-10-24T20:12:09.042-05:00Thank you for all you do! You ARE appreciated and ...Thank you for all you do! You ARE appreciated and help not only your students but hundreds of students through your generous offerings on your blog!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15559305981740190757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-58239450643537374502011-10-22T20:02:46.842-05:002011-10-22T20:02:46.842-05:00Shannon, I did take the time to read the other co...Shannon, I did take the time to read the other comments. As a fellow Kindergarten teacher, Betsy's comment means the most out of all of these messages. To hear from a parent that you are the best place for their child while they are in a very difficult situation means you are trusted with their most precious gift in life. No one can take that away from you. I intended to write you some kind words like everyone else, but nothing compares to Betsy. Sleep well.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04692264996919811359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-35925221209619954122011-10-20T20:42:30.538-05:002011-10-20T20:42:30.538-05:00Shannon, you my friend are AMAZING! PERIOD. I love...Shannon, you my friend are AMAZING! PERIOD. I love using your activities and so do my students. I appreciate you and your ideas. You've got a fabulous heart and your students are lucky to have a teacher like you and I am lucky to have access to a colleague like you! :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08718272173790473123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-1886457199880723502011-10-20T19:49:26.511-05:002011-10-20T19:49:26.511-05:00Shannon, please know that people who choose ANONYM...Shannon, please know that people who choose ANONYMOUS means to convey negative thoughts are insecure and have their own issues. You are doing the best for your students and offering what you have to others. Isn't that what the true spirit of teaching is? Thank you. Be done with the negative and smile at all the positive you have gotten in return.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12319196180380257812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-54112903826183028952011-10-20T18:59:13.438-05:002011-10-20T18:59:13.438-05:00WOW! Well said! I love your work and would love fo...WOW! Well said! I love your work and would love for my child to be in your class! THank you for all you do!Mrs. O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15786988435499883191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-29820117918765449772011-10-19T19:44:11.903-05:002011-10-19T19:44:11.903-05:00I am so sorry you even felt you needed to respond ...I am so sorry you even felt you needed to respond to someone's put-downs, especially an anonymous person. How cowardly! Keep up the good work!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575528392487435613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-11830834786033022362011-10-19T18:22:53.642-05:002011-10-19T18:22:53.642-05:00I get very irritated with people who "think&q...I get very irritated with people who "think" they know what it is to be a teacher. Let them walk in our shoes for a day. You go girl!Bucket Fillershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369630459552714840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-28834077328712851382011-10-19T14:11:04.102-05:002011-10-19T14:11:04.102-05:00What the heck? Some people need to just keep thei...What the heck? Some people need to just keep their mouths shut if they can't say something nice. Really. Holey Moley! You're amazing. Keep doing what you do. I hope that person has read your post and is feeling a tremendous amount of guilt. Shame on them.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656984706204454995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-3848227024202524352011-10-18T23:44:52.532-05:002011-10-18T23:44:52.532-05:00Im sorry you have to go through this, especially d...Im sorry you have to go through this, especially during your pregnancy. Some people are heartless but you have shown you have a heart of gold. Thank you again for all you do...parvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14086804449241292929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-37272510723511279442011-10-18T20:16:03.911-05:002011-10-18T20:16:03.911-05:00OK, yeah. Not sure you will see this at the BOTTO...OK, yeah. Not sure you will see this at the BOTTOM of 43 comments which I haven't read, but which I assume will all be supportive and positive. However, I pray that you (and any other blog followers!) do read this b/c I have SOMETHING to SAY! <br /><br />Part of the reason I have failed to weigh in until now is that I was occupied at my Father's funeral. He died at the age of 68 very suddenly and unexpectedly. This is not only a difficult thing for me as his daughter to deal with but for me as a PARENT to deal with, particularly the parent of young children. And it was also particularly hard for my 5 children who adored their "Papa". One of the FEW, (very few) bright spots this weekend was knowing, without having to ask, without having to specify, without having to WORRY, that my sons (one of whom was in your class and one of whom is in your class currently) were in better hands AT SCHOOL than they would have been here in the first few hours & days after the news. So while I am in AWE of your teaching ability and I constantly celebrate how you are able to individualize and maximize upon the strengths of EACH child in your classroom; the true testament to your amazing GIFT as an educator is that a parent who loves her children more than life itself can trust you implicitly to know what to say, do and how to react in a tragic situation. <br />And that is my answer to whomever had the NERVE to make some kind of comment that made you feel it was necessary to make this post. That person is NOT worth your time or ours. <br />You are a beloved, cherished, treasured kindergarten teacher. Do not waste your time on the negative. It (and they) are beneath you.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691601811279678647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-70143420709647957762011-10-18T20:09:51.820-05:002011-10-18T20:09:51.820-05:00I for one would be EXTREMELY proud and consider my...I for one would be EXTREMELY proud and consider myself blessed beyond measure for my children to be taught by you! You do truly inspire others through your passion and willingness to share so selflessly. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication not only to your students, but to those of us here in blogland who you truly inspire each and every day to be the best that we can be!!!sspellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14446924013006169828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-66610525104127369192011-10-18T19:51:28.953-05:002011-10-18T19:51:28.953-05:00I know its much easier said than done, but you rea...I know its much easier said than done, but you really have to make yourself listen to all the people who recognize how devoted (and great) you are and ignore the few opinionated people who don't know you. Try to respond to bullies the way you would teach your children to.Lyn Goffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05670862168416287427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-53930543706924615352011-10-18T17:55:09.816-05:002011-10-18T17:55:09.816-05:00I only know you through your blog. I am a kinderg...I only know you through your blog. I am a kindergarten teacher in Ohio and I ADORE your blog and I am so thankful you make your resources free. I am also expecting (my first baby) this school year and I am due in March. Your blog enthuses me to be more creative and to share my own resources with others, which I hope to soon share in my own blog. Thanks for all you do, and know you touch so many, even people you don't know!Mrs. Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08070946369089707492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-11735178178042077032011-10-18T14:44:52.980-05:002011-10-18T14:44:52.980-05:00It's easy to criticize, and obviously the pers...It's easy to criticize, and obviously the person who has chose to target you has NO IDEA what s/he is talking about. You offer up fantastic projects and materials for FREE and I for one, would be drowning without your helpful posts and pointers. Shake it off, lady. You are an amazing teacher, and I am thankful for you.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068702603358282368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-14495529714922551352011-10-17T22:24:41.022-05:002011-10-17T22:24:41.022-05:00Sending you a hug. I am new to blogging and love ...Sending you a hug. I am new to blogging and love it. I'm still in the stalking stage...finding wonderful ideas and inspiration. My Kindergarteners are benefiting from the wisdom and experience of K teachers from all over the country. Thank you for your willingness to open yourself up to all of us. <br />:) CindySmartyBearMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085906994381378672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-71478925982890765382011-10-17T19:58:51.524-05:002011-10-17T19:58:51.524-05:00Well written! I only recently found your blog and...Well written! I only recently found your blog and I LOVE following and sharing the information that you share with me -- with my students!!<br /><br />Sad that someone feels the need to be so hurtful.<br />Thanks for all you do for others...<br />Sarah Hetrick<br />shetrick@gmail.comSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208924625156584236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-15331215967346916992011-10-17T19:22:32.677-05:002011-10-17T19:22:32.677-05:00Oh.my.goodness!
I know how you're feeling, an...Oh.my.goodness!<br /><br />I know how you're feeling, and I also agree with many of the words of wisdom that have been said in the previous posts. The most important thing to remember, in your heart of hearts, is that YOU can go to bed each night knowing that you did all you could for your kiddos that day. <br /><br />Hang in there, and SMILE!<br />AmyAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345305524604287562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-11154812500775044922011-10-17T18:03:59.284-05:002011-10-17T18:03:59.284-05:00People who criticize anonymously are cowardly. It ...People who criticize anonymously are cowardly. It is hard for a person as conscientious as you to ignore negative comments but please try your best to focus on the positive instead. You have helped so many fellow teachers and I bet your students look forward to school every single day because of you! Take care of yourself and that baby and thanks for everything!Karen Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10880840743183348724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-51181845616752975642011-10-17T17:59:21.278-05:002011-10-17T17:59:21.278-05:00PS Will you please put a link on to follow you by...PS Will you please put a link on to follow you by email? thanks! smskdg@hotmail.comBeadboardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05079843860158757775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-30140433060711829572011-10-17T17:29:14.210-05:002011-10-17T17:29:14.210-05:00You are in our prayers! Try to remember what peo...You are in our prayers! Try to remember what people say is more about THEM than about you. I LOVE what you do & share & benefit GREATly from it all. Hugs. May you have peace in your heart!Beadboardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05079843860158757775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-47670105184581197082011-10-17T16:40:41.354-05:002011-10-17T16:40:41.354-05:00Don't ever doubt yourself!!! I have read your ...Don't ever doubt yourself!!! I have read your blog for several months now and am amazed at the amount of time and effort you put into your littles!!! They are darn lucky to have you. As a parent I would have loved for my kiddos to have you as their teacher (they are 23, 21 and 17, so I know a good teacher from a bad one) Keep your head up... You are appreciated!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07904521524994902109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-31713153850637627562011-10-17T16:13:09.562-05:002011-10-17T16:13:09.562-05:00I think you are an amazing teacher! Keep doing wh...I think you are an amazing teacher! Keep doing what you are doing. :) Thank you so much for always sharing your ideas!miss_ayounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13659670530278887096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-19540323787416100532011-10-17T15:59:48.145-05:002011-10-17T15:59:48.145-05:00My students and I LOVE your work. You are an inspi...My students and I LOVE your work. You are an inspiration. Please continue to share your fabulous creativity with us, I know so many of us get excited when we see you have a new post! <br />Relax and enjoy!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248975926356451021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-8144792027881678772011-10-17T15:59:18.125-05:002011-10-17T15:59:18.125-05:00Shannon, like all the others above have said...don...Shannon, like all the others above have said...don't get discouraged over the comments of ONE. I can tell from your blog that you are an awesome teacher and put your heart and soul into helping children learn. Whoever this faceless person is...they are also heartless! They do not understand nor appreciate the amount of time and effort that classroom teachers put into their jobs and how we make the difference in the lives of children. I have had similar experiences in the 19 years that I have been teaching and one night at the dinner table as I was complaining about a "faceless individual" my 12 year old son said..."Mom, don't let them get your goat!" I looked over at him perplexed as I had been using that phrase with him all these years and never thought of my situations in that context until that very moment. He was right! I have been working on not allowing anyone to "get my goat!" and it seems to be working. As you said in the beginning "You know who you are and you know what you do!" That is all that matters....oh...and "Don't let anyone get your goat!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09195221698388349352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878873876124814983.post-48704786458897964662011-10-17T07:28:07.561-05:002011-10-17T07:28:07.561-05:00Don't get discouraged by this one person - you...Don't get discouraged by this one person - you are terrific.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292550536240606272noreply@blogger.com