tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post874588030694914280..comments2024-03-21T04:28:41.616-05:00Comments on The Teaching Thief: Am I A Blogging Dinosaur?Amanda Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07584912126047807038noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-88437769852770583292014-09-07T21:41:49.205-05:002014-09-07T21:41:49.205-05:00Thanks Ryan! I will do my best to keep it real. :...Thanks Ryan! I will do my best to keep it real. :) Amanda Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584912126047807038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-85482966710064308592014-09-07T21:41:30.723-05:002014-09-07T21:41:30.723-05:00Awesome. I'm telling you... my 4th graders lov...Awesome. I'm telling you... my 4th graders loved that book! Amanda Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584912126047807038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-45219226925596658012014-09-07T21:40:26.402-05:002014-09-07T21:40:26.402-05:00Thanks Kristin! Your sweet comment made my day!Thanks Kristin! Your sweet comment made my day!Amanda Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584912126047807038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-39694534917561380522014-08-24T22:23:55.075-05:002014-08-24T22:23:55.075-05:00Thank you for this...I agree about those blogs tha...Thank you for this...I agree about those blogs that only post links to their TPT stores. I want to see inside the classroom and how it works...not what products you made this week.<br />Thank you for keeping it real. :-)<br />Ryan<br /><a href="http://thedisneyfiedteacher.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Disneyfied Teacher</a>The Disneyfied Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297390189676955515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-79480149280423376952014-08-21T19:17:37.719-05:002014-08-21T19:17:37.719-05:00Not only did I read your post, but I actually sear...Not only did I read your post, but I actually searched older ones looking for an earlier post regarding the Cabin Creek mysteries. So, thank you for your recommendation:)<br /><br />Caseycase joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024009845695054742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-3949510052844557802014-08-21T16:55:05.879-05:002014-08-21T16:55:05.879-05:00I love reading your blog! I have gotten many readi...I love reading your blog! I have gotten many reading and writing ideas from your posts! Your blog is, and will remain, one of my favorite stops! I truly appreciate all the inspiration! Dinosaur or not, yahoo for you, and keep up the good work!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477072764659615504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-34091681213722552722014-08-19T21:02:59.916-05:002014-08-19T21:02:59.916-05:00Thanks so much for your sweet comment. Its so nice...Thanks so much for your sweet comment. Its so nice to know I'm not all alone in my thinking. I'm so glad you found my blog in the process. What a bonus. I can't wait to share ideas throughout the year. :)Amanda Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584912126047807038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-83078709478376830642014-08-19T20:52:15.814-05:002014-08-19T20:52:15.814-05:00Great minds must think alike Becca. I just had to ...Great minds must think alike Becca. I just had to get it out there and honestly... I feel better. Actually, I think everyone's commments made me feel better because I it confirms that I'm not alone in my crazy thinking. :) #feelingsupported Amanda Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584912126047807038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-35514821509816639322014-08-19T20:49:45.968-05:002014-08-19T20:49:45.968-05:00Blog comments make all the difference, don't t...Blog comments make all the difference, don't they?! I love them too. Even the super simple ones that say "Thanks!" or "Pinned!" Love those. I always try to leave comments when I read a post which sometimes means I will leave one blogger 10 comments in one day because I was getting caught up, lol. :)Amanda Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584912126047807038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-87673677243369620832014-08-19T20:46:08.997-05:002014-08-19T20:46:08.997-05:00Woot! Woot! Texas! #AwesomeTexasTeachersUniteWoot! Woot! Texas! #AwesomeTexasTeachersUniteAmanda Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584912126047807038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-37936153763288987252014-08-18T20:11:06.137-05:002014-08-18T20:11:06.137-05:00You are preaching to the choir, here. I have only ...You are preaching to the choir, here. I have only been blogging for 2 years, and I have noticed the exact same things as you. I think blogs have switched to become a way for many to promote their TPT stores. I have taken a huge step back and try to only blog about things I really care a lot about. I have lost a little of the drive, though. :-/ Have a wonderful school year!<br /><br />Amy<br /><a href="http://www.eclecticeducating.com" rel="nofollow">Eclectic Educating</a>Eclectic Educatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391092608694425400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-87167857509413890412014-08-18T05:26:00.174-05:002014-08-18T05:26:00.174-05:00Thank you for putting that out there! Nothing wor...Thank you for putting that out there! Nothing worse than seeing a post from a once-favorite blogger pop up in your reader only to realize that they are telling you what to buy at the next sale. And if you click through to their blog, their previous post was months ago, at the time of that sale. Suzy Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116459704218000838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-21899175024225428512014-08-17T23:02:57.000-05:002014-08-17T23:02:57.000-05:00P.S. I'm a Texas girl, too! :)P.S. I'm a Texas girl, too! :) Cassie Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16802169828613163463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-8570276294784244612014-08-17T23:02:24.394-05:002014-08-17T23:02:24.394-05:00I agree. I admit, I haven't read blogs in a wh...I agree. I admit, I haven't read blogs in a while and couldn't figure out why- you hit the nail on the head. Let's bring back blog comments- I know I sure love them! My love language is "Words of Affirmation" so I get SO excited when someone leaves a comment on my posts. :) <br />Thanks for putting into words what I didn't even know I was feeling! I hope your school year is amazing! <br /><br />Happy Teaching, <br />Cassie<br /><a href="http://www.adventures-inteaching.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Adventures in Teaching (A First Grade Blog)</a>Cassie Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16802169828613163463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-46671089981607338232014-08-17T20:57:27.991-05:002014-08-17T20:57:27.991-05:00I do the same thing! It makes me sad. There is so ...I do the same thing! It makes me sad. There is so much we can be sharing with each other...Becca Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675935644229698108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-89481900170508201972014-08-17T20:57:07.466-05:002014-08-17T20:57:07.466-05:00I completely agree. I have been thinking about wri...I completely agree. I have been thinking about writing a blog post to this effect. I like TPT, but I get tired of posts that are only about selling things. I want to read fun tips and see great lessons. And, gasp, maybe share resources. Thank you for all your sweet comments!<br />✰Becca<br /><b><i><a href="http://Simply2ndResources.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Simply 2nd Resources</a></i></b>Becca Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675935644229698108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-45305897330977261562014-08-17T18:54:27.663-05:002014-08-17T18:54:27.663-05:00I'm a blogging dinosaur, too. No facebook, ins...I'm a blogging dinosaur, too. No facebook, instagram, or twitter. Whomp Whomppp. And I typically hit "mark as read" when the words sale, bundle, or giveaway is in the title of the post, because I assume that's all the post will be about.. Those things aren't why I follow and read blogs. I love seeing pictures from the classroom and how other people teach! <br /><br />Meg<br /><a href="http://thirdgrade-firststate.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Third Grade in the First State</a>meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07601059640778499239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-43862849556320345372014-08-17T18:47:35.687-05:002014-08-17T18:47:35.687-05:00I absolutely agree with you! I love reading blogs...I absolutely agree with you! I love reading blogs full of great teaching ideas. I don't even mind if the blogger is selling something if they talk about how they use the item and how the students benefit from it. However, some blogs are just what is for sale today. I just found your blog, so I hope you don't stop. I just got here!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288419336450247437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-78000480066998599232014-08-17T17:47:07.627-05:002014-08-17T17:47:07.627-05:00Ha! Your comment made me laugh out loud. THANK YOU...Ha! Your comment made me laugh out loud. THANK YOU!! :)Amanda Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584912126047807038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-64751599005856269782014-08-17T17:46:45.948-05:002014-08-17T17:46:45.948-05:00I think you just have to skim sometimes, but it fe...I think you just have to skim sometimes, but it feels good to know that sometimes they get read all the way through, lol. I love the blogging community too. Everyone here is so generous with their ideas and their creations. It has absolutely improved my teaching. Looking forward to sharing more ideas down the road. Amanda Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584912126047807038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-48396879405738279712014-08-17T17:42:28.190-05:002014-08-17T17:42:28.190-05:00Thanks Kaitlyn! It's always good to know you&#...Thanks Kaitlyn! It's always good to know you're not alone. There are just so many ideas floating around out there, it's hard to keep up. :)Amanda Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584912126047807038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-55712888246563799512014-08-17T17:40:28.166-05:002014-08-17T17:40:28.166-05:00Thanks Pat! I will definitely be around. Have a gr...Thanks Pat! I will definitely be around. Have a great school year. And thank YOU for your comment. :) Amanda Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584912126047807038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-44664737435363568342014-08-17T16:24:44.164-05:002014-08-17T16:24:44.164-05:00Read the whole thing. I feel your feels. Read the whole thing. I feel your feels. Jenneusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09969184750469734939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-70490557450162680162014-08-17T13:00:30.822-05:002014-08-17T13:00:30.822-05:00I skim through or skip blogs advertising products,...I skim through or skip blogs advertising products, but read the whole thing of other bloggers' posts. I also comment and reply to comments on mine. I love the blogging community! Everyone is so kind and helpful. I hope you have a great start to the school year and continue to share your great ideas with us.<br />-Lisa<br /><a href="http://gradefourbuzz.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Grade 4 Buzz</a>Barton's Buzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714865691441895803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542192013770287134.post-63816299166335480732014-08-17T12:18:19.750-05:002014-08-17T12:18:19.750-05:00I think you are spot on! I've also deleted a l...I think you are spot on! I've also deleted a lot of blogs lately-whether because they haven't posted in forever, or they are just promoting their products. I also enjoy the posts about actual things happening in the classroom-because that's what inspires me with my kids. Sure, products help, but I want to know what else you did. Great post!<br /><br />:) Kaitlyn<br /><b><a href="http://kaitlyn-smiles.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Smiles and Sunshine</a></b>Kaitlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916622655191082682noreply@blogger.com