Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
Until I began teaching only Art, I always had a teacher desk, and feel no need to apologize for that. When I was teaching with a partner in the multiage classroom, we had our desks facing and butted up against each other, and would debrief at the end of the day. I have never worked in a classroom with decent storage or counter space, and like to have drawers to close and a place to keep what I need. The student who was person of the day was always allowed to sit at the teacher desk for that day, anytime I was not using it (which was practically never, during class time). As for kidney tables, I very much dislike them, they way they put the teacher at the head of the group. If I can, I just get rid of them and trade them out for a rectangle or round table. I always did my guided reading groups at a round table. I would have all my students read aloud at the same time, at their own paces, and would walk around and listen to them from just behind them, with my face next to theirs. Yes, it was weird at first, but it didn't take them long to just ignore the others. Renee On Aug 10, 2009, at 9:50 PM, Darlene Cook wrote: My desk is facing the wall with my computer and phone on it. I have so much more room with it against the wall. I do have a kidney-shaped table for small group work. Darlene S. Cook KindergartenLone Oak ElementaryPaducah, Kentucky 42001http://www.mccracken.k12.ky.us/loneoak/les/Teachers/dcook/ home.htm We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It's easy to say, 'It's not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.' Then there are those, who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes. ~ Fred Rogers ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
For many years, I did without a teacher's desk and all of my things took up every available space in the room! So, this year, I am back to a teacher's desk, in the corner, and shelf space for my teaching things. I am going to try very hard to stay contained in that area. We'll see! Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. Helen Keller Visit my blog, A Teacher's Ruminations, and post a message. http://waingortgrade2spanishbilingual.blogspot.com/ My desk is facing the wall with my computer and phone on it. I have so much more room with it against the wall. I do have a kidney-shaped table for small group work. Darlene S. Cook KindergartenLone Oak ElementaryPaducah, Kentucky 42001http://www.mccracken.k12.ky.us/loneoak/les/Teachers/dcook/home.htm ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
My students have two computers for their use. The teacher computer has more apps including the expectation of constant monitoring of email for staff updates throughout the day. I also change it out so kids can use their programs on it too. Maybe the thinking on my part could be a change in name of that area rather than it being my desk. H m m m m On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 10:43 PM, EDWARD JACKSON lori_jack...@q.com wrote: In my last classroom, there was originally a desktop assigned to exclusive use of teacher. I also had a laptop. Could not see why I needed to have two and turned the desktop over to the kids. So, without a desktop there was even less need for a desk. My computer was in my lap or my bag. I sometimes let kids use it too. Lori Jackson M.Ed.Reading Specialist Broken Bow, NE EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 17:00:05 -0400 From: kimm...@gmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no? I use my desk as a place for my computer and the phone. It is also near all the data projector stuff so all those controls are there. Where is your computer if you are using the reading/small group table as your desk area? Great conversation - let's keep it flowing. I moved again for the second year in a row and need to go set up soon. thanks, Kim On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 2:08 PM, cnjpal...@aol.com wrote: I use the kidney shaped table AS my desk. More surface space for me to spread out my piles...I guess it makes me feel a bit more organized because I can see what is in each pile. :-) LOL I work with my kids on the floor as well. Jennifer In a message dated 8/9/2009 1:56:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us writes: For those of you who changed out to a table (and I am not a kidney-shape table person either. I meet for reading sitting on the floor.) how/why was the table an improvement over the desk? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org . Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
I still have a teacher desk, although I've downsized from a whole teacher corner. That corner has become another reading nook and a writing center. My goal is to get rid of the desk but I'm not sure where I'll station myself. Perhaps my laptop can go on top of a file cabinet while it's charging, since I'm tall enough. The students already have six computers for their own use. I could work at our small group rectangular table after school. Hmmm...maybe I'll try this out this year. _ Get free photo software from Windows Live http://www.windowslive.com/online/photos?ocid=PID23393::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:SI_PH_software:082009 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
My desk is facing the wall with my computer and phone on it. I have so much more room with it against the wall. I do have a kidney-shaped table for small group work. Darlene S. Cook KindergartenLone Oak ElementaryPaducah, Kentucky 42001http://www.mccracken.k12.ky.us/loneoak/les/Teachers/dcook/home.htm --- On Mon, 8/10/09, kim lum kimm...@gmail.com wrote: From: kim lum kimm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no? To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, August 10, 2009, 7:24 AM My students have two computers for their use. The teacher computer has more apps including the expectation of constant monitoring of email for staff updates throughout the day. I also change it out so kids can use their programs on it too. Maybe the thinking on my part could be a change in name of that area rather than it being my desk. H m m m m On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 10:43 PM, EDWARD JACKSON lori_jack...@q.com wrote: In my last classroom, there was originally a desktop assigned to exclusive use of teacher. I also had a laptop. Could not see why I needed to have two and turned the desktop over to the kids. So, without a desktop there was even less need for a desk. My computer was in my lap or my bag. I sometimes let kids use it too. Lori Jackson M.Ed.Reading Specialist Broken Bow, NE EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 17:00:05 -0400 From: kimm...@gmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no? I use my desk as a place for my computer and the phone. It is also near all the data projector stuff so all those controls are there. Where is your computer if you are using the reading/small group table as your desk area? Great conversation - let's keep it flowing. I moved again for the second year in a row and need to go set up soon. thanks, Kim On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 2:08 PM, cnjpal...@aol.com wrote: I use the kidney shaped table AS my desk. More surface space for me to spread out my piles...I guess it makes me feel a bit more organized because I can see what is in each pile. :-) LOL I work with my kids on the floor as well. Jennifer In a message dated 8/9/2009 1:56:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us writes: For those of you who changed out to a table (and I am not a kidney-shape table person either. I meet for reading sitting on the floor.) how/why was the table an improvement over the desk? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org . Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
I have a VERY small classroom with a relatively extensive library and a large, old oak teacher desk that gets piled with everything and is never used as the work space I envision it to be at the start of the year. Each year I consider changing it out for a table but then I think that the table will get covered with the same pile of unfiled papers, etc. so what would I accomplish. I do let my students sit at my desk which they initially get a kick out of. For those of you who changed out to a table (and I am not a kidney-shape table person either. I meet for reading sitting on the floor.) how/why was the table an improvement over the desk? Leslie Grade 3 Teacher lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us 203-481-5386, 203-483-0749 FAX To feel most beautifully alive means to be reading something beautiful, ready always to apprehend in the flow of language the sudden flash of poetry. ~ Gaston Bachelard ~ ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
For me, a table was a communal and shared space, the desk a teacher space (one poorly used). It was just this island of junk. I felt compelled to clean the communal space and prone to ignore the junk pile in teacher space. Lori Jackson M.Ed.Reading Specialist Broken Bow, NE EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me From: lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 12:48:43 -0400 Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no? I have a VERY small classroom with a relatively extensive library and a large, old oak teacher desk that gets piled with everything and is never used as the work space I envision it to be at the start of the year. Each year I consider changing it out for a table but then I think that the table will get covered with the same pile of unfiled papers, etc. so what would I accomplish. I do let my students sit at my desk which they initially get a kick out of. For those of you who changed out to a table (and I am not a kidney-shape table person either. I meet for reading sitting on the floor.) how/why was the table an improvement over the desk? Leslie Grade 3 Teacher lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us 203-481-5386, 203-483-0749 FAX To feel most beautifully alive means to be reading something beautiful, ready always to apprehend in the flow of language the sudden flash of poetry. ~ Gaston Bachelard ~ ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
I use the kidney shaped table AS my desk. More surface space for me to spread out my piles...I guess it makes me feel a bit more organized because I can see what is in each pile. :-) LOL I work with my kids on the floor as well. Jennifer In a message dated 8/9/2009 1:56:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us writes: For those of you who changed out to a table (and I am not a kidney-shape table person either. I meet for reading sitting on the floor.) how/why was the table an improvement over the desk? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
I use my desk as a place for my computer and the phone. It is also near all the data projector stuff so all those controls are there. Where is your computer if you are using the reading/small group table as your desk area? Great conversation - let's keep it flowing. I moved again for the second year in a row and need to go set up soon. thanks, Kim On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 2:08 PM, cnjpal...@aol.com wrote: I use the kidney shaped table AS my desk. More surface space for me to spread out my piles...I guess it makes me feel a bit more organized because I can see what is in each pile. :-) LOL I work with my kids on the floor as well. Jennifer In a message dated 8/9/2009 1:56:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us writes: For those of you who changed out to a table (and I am not a kidney-shape table person either. I meet for reading sitting on the floor.) how/why was the table an improvement over the desk? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
My computer is on a cart...the kids use it too so it isn't my computer and I can roll it around the room, though if I want an internet connection, I only have one option. I have no data projector so no worries about controls... Jennifer In a message dated 8/9/2009 5:47:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kimm...@gmail.com writes: I use my desk as a place for my computer and the phone. It is also near all the data projector stuff so all those controls are there. Where is your computer if you are using the reading/small group table as your desk area? Great conversation - let's keep it flowing. I moved again for the second year in a row and need to go set up soon. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
In my last classroom, there was originally a desktop assigned to exclusive use of teacher. I also had a laptop. Could not see why I needed to have two and turned the desktop over to the kids. So, without a desktop there was even less need for a desk. My computer was in my lap or my bag. I sometimes let kids use it too. Lori Jackson M.Ed.Reading Specialist Broken Bow, NE EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 17:00:05 -0400 From: kimm...@gmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no? I use my desk as a place for my computer and the phone. It is also near all the data projector stuff so all those controls are there. Where is your computer if you are using the reading/small group table as your desk area? Great conversation - let's keep it flowing. I moved again for the second year in a row and need to go set up soon. thanks, Kim On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 2:08 PM, cnjpal...@aol.com wrote: I use the kidney shaped table AS my desk. More surface space for me to spread out my piles...I guess it makes me feel a bit more organized because I can see what is in each pile. :-) LOL I work with my kids on the floor as well. Jennifer In a message dated 8/9/2009 1:56:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us writes: For those of you who changed out to a table (and I am not a kidney-shape table person either. I meet for reading sitting on the floor.) how/why was the table an improvement over the desk? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
Getting rid of my desk 10 years ago was the best thing I ever did. I purchased the tall drawer towers (2) and all of my stuff fits in there. I also use a small corner of my small group instruction table for my files. The room is more open- those desks take up A LOT of room- plus, they're not too pretty. Good luck! On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 8:05 PM, Beverlee Paul beverleep...@gmail.comwrote: Have the janitor move the desk out of your room and just take a look around. That should help you decide!! They have wonderful drawer units available now that you can use for the things that are yours that take very little space. On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 5:44 PM, Shannon Lauer lau...@aaps.k12.mi.us wrote: Hi everyone, I was wondering if you had a teacher's desk in your room or instead used the small group table or another table as your desk. I like having something that is mine and off limits to the kids, but I also know that it's kind of a waste of space b/c most of the stuff that is in my desk could be store somewhere else. It would open up some space in my room if I used the macaroni table as a desk. Thought or ideas? Thanks, Shannon ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. -- Alison Walters Clara Barton Elementary School ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
I got rid of mine and I'm so glad. I still have my own space, but it kind of doubles as student space. I wish I could just show you a picture b/c that'd be much easier. What I did is I have a horse shoe table where I sit for guided reading. That's kind of my desk now. Behind the horeshoe table (it's kind of in a corner), I have all my stuff-- shelves with my teaching books, manuals, guided reading sets, etc. I also have one of those desk organizers from the apprentice--don't even know what it's called anymore-- that I put on top of the shelves to store my binders, pens, important files, etc. On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 8:05 PM, Beverlee Paul beverleep...@gmail.comwrote: Have the janitor move the desk out of your room and just take a look around. That should help you decide!! They have wonderful drawer units available now that you can use for the things that are yours that take very little space. On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 5:44 PM, Shannon Lauer lau...@aaps.k12.mi.us wrote: Hi everyone, I was wondering if you had a teacher's desk in your room or instead used the small group table or another table as your desk. I like having something that is mine and off limits to the kids, but I also know that it's kind of a waste of space b/c most of the stuff that is in my desk could be store somewhere else. It would open up some space in my room if I used the macaroni table as a desk. Thought or ideas? Thanks, Shannon ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
I asked an older semi-retired farmer/carpenter to build me a podium. I gave him a sketch with dimensions and asked for adjustable shelves, a drawer, and a built in pencil cup. Also, WHEELS so I can move it about easily. He ended up building me the most beautiful, pulpit-looking solid oak podium. He really enjoyed the challenge! Here's a photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28083...@n07/2743645031/in/set-7215760647159883 1/ AND the bonus is it's MINE. Cost me about $300 out of my own pocket, but it goes wherever I go. I know that office supply catalogs have similar metal podiums if you are allowed to request items like that from your building principal. They also run about $300. Just another option! :-) -Michelle TG/5th/IA This message sent from the home of Scott and Michelle TG www.mrstg.com ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
No desk for me, will be my 2nd year and didn't miss it. I move around too much to need a desk, so basically the items I need are on a shelf or rolling cart. Deb G On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 7:44 PM, Shannon Lauer lau...@aaps.k12.mi.us wrote: Hi everyone, I was wondering if you had a teacher's desk in your room or instead used the small group table or another table as your desk. I like having something that is mine and off limits to the kids, but I also know that it's kind of a waste of space b/c most of the stuff that is in my desk could be store somewhere else. It would open up some space in my room if I used the macaroni table as a desk. Thought or ideas? Thanks, Shannon ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. -- Deb 1st/OH http://darke.k12.oh.us/~Debra_Green/ Amazon Wish List: http://amzn.com/w/1BN8K0ANPQJI8 http://geaataglance.ohea.us/ Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers. ~ Harry Truman ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
Yup. Which takes up the most room--the kidney table or the desk?? Hands down, the kidney table, right? That really buys you increased space. I was struck when I was watching my DVD of Jan Richardson last night how silly it was that she was using a kidney table. What she needed was as narrow a table as she could find. I have one that's only 24 wide. She had to drape herself clear across the kidney table to listen/talk to her 3 little ones. That stretching and twisting motion will buy her a lot of back troubles in time. If you're at a narrow table for guided reading, you all have access to everything. Yes, she did need some space for materials, but not the entire area of a kidney table. Those kidney tables are really space hogs--and have far more disadvantages than advantages. On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Laura Rieben ljrie...@gmail.com wrote: I love the podium! Looks really great! I have pondered getting rid of my desk but I need to sit at a high table with a higher chair at the end of the day in Kindergarten. I can only take the knee high tables for so long!!! hehehe I am considering getting rid of the horseshoe table instead. I plan to be doing more conferences/strategy groups and I think we will meet on the rug. Any thoughts? http://www.flickr.com/photos/28083...@n07/2743645031/in/set-7215760647159883%0A1/ ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
I love the podium! Looks really great! I have pondered getting rid of my desk but I need to sit at a high table with a higher chair at the end of the day in Kindergarten. I can only take the knee high tables for so long!!! hehehe I am considering getting rid of the horseshoe table instead. I plan to be doing more conferences/strategy groups and I think we will meet on the rug. Any thoughts? http://www.flickr.com/photos/28083...@n07/2743645031/in/set-7215760647159883%0A1/ ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
I'm currently looking to get rid of my desk. I need the space and never use the desk - the kids sit there more than I do. I use my reading area to store pens, etc. for use by me. If you don't sit there and don't really use it, then get rid of it! Julie On Aug 7, 2009, at 7:44 PM, Shannon Lauer wrote: Hi everyone, I was wondering if you had a teacher's desk in your room or instead used the small group table or another table as your desk. I like having something that is mine and off limits to the kids, but I also know that it's kind of a waste of space b/c most of the stuff that is in my desk could be store somewhere else. It would open up some space in my room if I used the macaroni table as a desk. Thought or ideas? Thanks, Shannon ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org . Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
When I pull small groups the kids grab a rag rug from our hamper/basket and sit in a tight circle around me on the floor. I sit on a stool that has wheels. I found it at Loews or Menards or Home Depot. It's something like what a car mechanic uses to scoot around. It's very sturdy and it raises and lowers. Here is one link I just found: www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_375713_375713 I can wheel up closer to each of them as they are reading for a quick running record. The stool on wheels is GREAT when I want to zoom around to each child during writing workshop to conference with them while they work at their tables. I gave up my teacher's desk years ago. I claim a corner where the computer desk is (two computers) and use stacking trays on the counter for each of my small group books and the shelves right there for my teacher stuff. I have one student desk up against the counter for my lesson plan book. If you don't have counters use 2-3 extra student desks up against the wall. Ginger Weincek grade 3 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
I completely agree with removing the desk and using the mac table or kidney table as your desk. I positioned mine so that I have shelves and cabinets behind me. This aloud me to utilize the space as a desk when the kids were not in the room and clear off the space for my guided reading table. I think you will love the space this will bring you. Jennifer Germano Reading Coach Wadsworth Elementary From: mosaic-bounces+germanoj=flaglerschools@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+germanoj=flaglerschools@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Lauer [lau...@aaps.k12.mi.us] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 7:44 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no? Hi everyone, I was wondering if you had a teacher's desk in your room or instead used the small group table or another table as your desk. I like having something that is mine and off limits to the kids, but I also know that it's kind of a waste of space b/c most of the stuff that is in my desk could be store somewhere else. It would open up some space in my room if I used the macaroni table as a desk. Thought or ideas? Thanks, Shannon ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
I am so not a kidney person. I love art and it has always been important to me to have lots of surface space for projects, so rectangles are where it's at for me. I gave up my desk on the advice of a student who felt perpetually driven to clean it up (it just became a pile on). Seven year olds can be very wise. Bottom line, what you choose and where you work with small groups has to work for you. Having just finished three years of coaching, I saw effective small group instruction delivered on any number, shapes and sizes of tables (and some ineffective in the same manner). What you do is more important that where you do it. Lori Jackson M.Ed.Reading Specialist Broken Bow, NE EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:05:06 -0600 From: beverleep...@gmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no? Yup. Which takes up the most room--the kidney table or the desk?? Hands down, the kidney table, right? That really buys you increased space. I was struck when I was watching my DVD of Jan Richardson last night how silly it was that she was using a kidney table. What she needed was as narrow a table as she could find. I have one that's only 24 wide. She had to drape herself clear across the kidney table to listen/talk to her 3 little ones. That stretching and twisting motion will buy her a lot of back troubles in time. If you're at a narrow table for guided reading, you all have access to everything. Yes, she did need some space for materials, but not the entire area of a kidney table. Those kidney tables are really space hogs--and have far more disadvantages than advantages. On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Laura Rieben ljrie...@gmail.com wrote: I love the podium! Looks really great! I have pondered getting rid of my desk but I need to sit at a high table with a higher chair at the end of the day in Kindergarten. I can only take the knee high tables for so long!!! hehehe I am considering getting rid of the horseshoe table instead. I plan to be doing more conferences/strategy groups and I think we will meet on the rug. Any thoughts? http://www.flickr.com/photos/28083...@n07/2743645031/in/set-7215760647159883%0A1/ ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?
Have the janitor move the desk out of your room and just take a look around. That should help you decide!! They have wonderful drawer units available now that you can use for the things that are yours that take very little space. On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 5:44 PM, Shannon Lauer lau...@aaps.k12.mi.us wrote: Hi everyone, I was wondering if you had a teacher's desk in your room or instead used the small group table or another table as your desk. I like having something that is mine and off limits to the kids, but I also know that it's kind of a waste of space b/c most of the stuff that is in my desk could be store somewhere else. It would open up some space in my room if I used the macaroni table as a desk. Thought or ideas? Thanks, Shannon ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
