Comments on: Ask the Teacher Tuesday: A New Reading Strategy and Gift-Giving!

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:33:49 +0000

Wow! This is very useful information. I already read to my (almost) 4 month old but I’ve never thought to ask him questions and get him involved. I’ll start tomorrow!

By: cortney

cortney — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:25:46 +0000

Thanks for stalking me too – Mrs. Brads!! I know, I don’t recall what that term was called when I was in school either. I just know that it is super important to do to make sure kids really understand what is going on!! I had never heard it called “dialogic reading” until this book and it never occurred to me to practice it with my babies until now!

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:19:39 +0000

Hi, Jenny! Hi, Cortney! Great post- dialogic reading is a new term for me but is what I learned umpteen years ago and have been using ever since. It helps you figure out if your child is comprehending what is being read,also. I think you have helped a lot of parents today,Cortney.

By: cortney @ evanhaslanded

cortney @ evanhaslanded — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:01:21 +0000

{In Response to TxTeacher} True that!! I know many moms who will give $5 gift cards to each teacher (Jr.High and High School since there are multiples). Totally about $35 – not too bad. But the hand written card is always a favorite especially when you know that they have really thought about what to write to you – those are priceless!

By: cortney @ evanhaslanded

cortney @ evanhaslanded — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:58:55 +0000

What a great idea about the football card, he must have really liked that teacher to give an autographed card to him!! The male teachers ALWAYS love sports items!! The credit card idea is wonderful too!! That gives the teacher a little bit more freedom! Thanks for the good ideas Andrea. Both are teacher approved : )!

By: Andrea @ Mommy Snacks.net

Andrea @ Mommy Snacks.net — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:54:16 +0000

So, I’m going to take your advice on reading. Caleb is in Kindergarten and I fear he will be 20 and not be able to recognize his letters

As for the gift giving, we always do gift cards. Last year, however, our oldest son had a male teacher for the first time. He took one of his Football Cards signed by Carson Palmer and put it in a frame for his teacher (who is a huge Bengals fan). His teacher saw him this year and said he had it on his desk still.

By: TxTeacher

TxTeacher — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:49:47 +0000

Don’t forget about those High School Teachers! When I taught Elementary, I received lots of trinkets/gifts. But as a High School teacher I can’t remember the last time I received anything. Not that I need it. Actually the best gift is getting a hand written card or note from my students.

By: Jenny from Mommin' It Up

Jenny from Mommin' It Up — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:20:18 +0000

First, I want to say a big “thank you” to my mother for modeling “dialogic reading” for me – I never knew what it was called but this is how she read to us and how she reads to my kids so I have copied her and done it as well. Thanks, Mom! (Since she has begun stalking you, Cortney, I am sure she will read this. So hi Mom!) Secondly, thanks for answering my question! I think I will definitely go the gift card route, and hopefully be able to find out what kind his teacher would like so I can make it a little more personal.