tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037976200653002891.post3334072182627038942..comments2023-07-22T05:21:39.113-05:00Comments on First Grade STARS: Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites Book Study: Chapter 3Marissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/00668094988627936447noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037976200653002891.post-2326344753617228402015-03-07T19:13:07.894-06:002015-03-07T19:13:07.894-06:00It's funny, a common thread is that field trip...It's funny, a common thread is that field trips are stressful..makes me wonder if our kids truly take from the trip what we wishfully hope they would. I know, so often, the kids move at a frantic pace - overstimulated, hyped up on the newness of the situation. I don't know - I think, in theory they are wonderful - but sometimes, especially with those tricky classes, they can almost be more trouble then what they are worth. I wish parents more able and willing to give their children these experiences - because I think they would take much more from them if they were with their families. Having said that - we still take field trips - but man, do I STAY on top of my kiddos - just to ensure the best LEARNING experience possible for them {not that I don't want them to have fun or anything - because that's part of it too!}. Loved your thoughts and sorry for writing such a long comment...HA!<br /><br />Holly<br /><b><a href="http://crisscrossapplesauceinfirstgrade.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade</a></b><br />Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861143488616582042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037976200653002891.post-51586002954776422632015-03-07T16:41:31.622-06:002015-03-07T16:41:31.622-06:00I agree that field trips can be stressful, Marissa...I agree that field trips can be stressful, Marissa. Sometimes it seems that you spend more time on a trip counting heads to be sure you have everyone than enjoying the great opportunities a field trip offers for teaching and learning! {I loved the last three questions at the beginning of your post! :) } Virtual trips or in-school mini-outings are a whole lot less stressful and still offer the benefits of learning outside the usual location, with some added movement thrown in, too!<br />Thanks for sharing your ideas!<br />Linda<br /><a href="http://primaryinspiration.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Primary Inspiration</a> <br />Linda Nelson @ Primary Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052845800294922592noreply@blogger.com