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Teacher Poems of Appreciation: Expressing Gratitude in Verse
Introduction:
Do you want to show your appreciation for a teacher who has made a profound impact on your life or the life of someone you know? A heartfelt poem can be a powerful and enduring way to express gratitude far beyond a simple "thank you." This blog post offers a collection of teacher poems of appreciation, exploring different styles and tones to help you find the perfect words to express your sentiments. We'll delve into examples, provide tips for writing your own, and explore the emotional impact of poetic appreciation for educators. Whether you're a student, parent, or fellow educator, this guide will empower you to craft a memorable tribute.
I. Why Poems are the Perfect Appreciation Gift for Teachers:
Teachers often receive generic gifts, but a poem offers something unique and deeply personal. It shows you put thought and effort into expressing your feelings, going beyond a simple purchased item. A poem speaks to the heart, highlighting the specific qualities and impact of the teacher, making it a truly cherished keepsake. The enduring nature of a poem allows the recipient to revisit the sentiment long after the initial presentation, solidifying the appreciation. This act of creative expression communicates a level of respect and gratitude far exceeding a material gift. It demonstrates your understanding and acknowledgment of their dedication, patience, and impact on your life or the life of the person you're honoring.
II. Examples of Teacher Poems of Appreciation: Different Styles & Tones:
Formal & Traditional: These poems use formal language, rhyme schemes, and meter. They offer a respectful and dignified expression of appreciation. An example might focus on the teacher's dedication to their craft and the lasting impact on students' lives.
Informal & Heartfelt: These poems can be more conversational and personal, emphasizing the emotional connection between the student and teacher. They might focus on specific memories, inside jokes, or the teacher's unique qualities. Rhyme and meter aren't strictly necessary here; sincerity is key.
Humorous & Lighthearted: For a teacher with a good sense of humor, a lighthearted poem can be a delightful way to express gratitude. It might poke fun at shared experiences or highlight funny anecdotes, all while expressing genuine appreciation.
Acrostic Poems: These poems use the letters of the teacher's name to create a verse, offering a creative and memorable way to personalize the appreciation. Each letter starts a new line describing a positive attribute or memory related to the teacher.
Free Verse Poems: These poems don't follow traditional rules of rhyme or meter. They allow for greater flexibility in expression and can capture the nuances of emotion more directly. This style is excellent for expressing complex feelings or reflecting on a deeply personal experience.
III. How to Write Your Own Teacher Poem of Appreciation:
Writing a poem might seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some steps to guide you:
1. Brainstorm Memories and Qualities: Think about specific instances where the teacher impressed you or made a difference. Recall their teaching style, their personality, their impact on your learning, and any memorable moments shared.
2. Choose a Style and Tone: Consider the teacher's personality and your relationship with them. A formal poem might be appropriate for a more distant but highly respected teacher, while an informal one is perfect for a close and friendly one.
3. Start with a Strong Opening: Grab the reader's attention immediately. You could begin with an anecdote, a vivid image, or a direct statement of appreciation.
4. Develop Your Ideas: Expand on your initial thoughts, adding details and imagery to bring your poem to life. Use descriptive language to paint a picture of the teacher's qualities and impact.
5. Refine and Revise: Once you've written a draft, review it carefully. Look for ways to improve the flow, clarity, and emotional impact. Read it aloud to ensure it sounds natural and conveys your intended message.
6. Consider Presentation: Write your poem neatly on nice paper, or create a personalized card. You can even frame it for a more lasting keepsake.
IV. The Emotional Impact of Poetic Appreciation:
A poem of appreciation for a teacher goes beyond a simple thank you. It acknowledges the teacher's hard work, dedication, and the profound influence they've had on a student's life. The act of crafting a poem demonstrates a deeper level of understanding and gratitude, touching the teacher's heart in a way that a generic gift cannot. This personalized expression of gratitude validates their efforts and leaves a lasting positive impression, potentially motivating them in their teaching career.
V. Conclusion:
Expressing gratitude through poetry offers a unique and powerful way to honor the dedication and impact of teachers. Whether you choose from the examples provided or craft your own, a heartfelt poem will surely be cherished by the recipient. Remember, the most important element is sincerity; letting the teacher know how much you appreciate their contribution to your life.
Sample Poem Outline: "The Guiding Light"
Introduction: Acknowledges the teacher's influence and impact.
Chapter 1: Describes the teacher's teaching style and the positive learning environment created.
Chapter 2: Highlights specific examples of the teacher's patience, encouragement, and support.
Chapter 3: Explores the lasting impact the teacher has had on the student's life and future goals.
Conclusion: Reiterates gratitude and appreciation for the teacher's dedication and influence.
(The full poem would then be written based on this outline, incorporating specific details and emotions.)
FAQs:
1. What if I'm not a poet? Don't worry! Sincerity is more important than perfect rhyme or meter. Even a simple poem expressing heartfelt appreciation can be profoundly impactful.
2. How long should a teacher appreciation poem be? There's no set length. It should be as long as necessary to express your feelings adequately.
3. Can I write a poem for a group of teachers? Absolutely! You can mention specific qualities that apply to the group or focus on their collective impact.
4. Should I rhyme my poem? Rhyming is not essential; free verse can be just as powerful. Choose the style that feels most natural for you.
5. What if my teacher doesn't like poetry? Consider their preferences and choose a style that aligns with their tastes. The gesture of writing a poem will still be appreciated.
6. When is the best time to give a teacher a poem? Teacher Appreciation Week, graduation, or a personal visit are all excellent times.
7. How should I present the poem? A handwritten note, a card, or a framed print are all thoughtful presentation options.
8. Can I use a poem I found online? While you can find inspiration online, it's more meaningful to write your own poem to truly personalize the message.
9. What if I’m struggling to write a poem? Start with a few key memories and feelings, then let those guide your writing. Don't be afraid to seek feedback from others.
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| teacher poems of appreciation: Teaching with Heart Sam M. Intrator, Megan Scribner, 2014-05-19 Each and every day teachers show up in their classrooms with a relentless sense of optimism. Despite the complicated challenges of schools, they come to and remain in the profession inspired by a conviction that through education they can move individuals and society to a more promising future. In Teaching with Heart: Poetry that Speaks to the Courage to Teach a diverse group of ninety teachers describe the complex of emotions and experiences of the teaching life – joy, outrage, heartbreak, hope, commitment and dedication. Each heartfelt commentary is paired with a cherished poem selected by the teacher. The contributors represent a broad array of educators: K-12 teachers, principals, superintendents, college professors, as well as many non-traditional teachers. They range from first year teachers to mid-career veterans to those who have retired after decades in the classroom. They come from inner-city, suburban, charter and private schools. The teachers identified an eclectic collection of poems and poets from Emily Dickinson, to Richard Wright, to Mary Oliver to the rapper Tupac Shakur. It is a book by teachers and for all who teach. The book also includes a poignant Foreword by Parker J. Palmer (The Courage to Teach), a stirring Introduction by Taylor Mali (What Teachers Make), and a moving Afterword by Sarah Brown Wessling (Teaching Channel). Where Teaching with Fire honored and celebrated the work of teachers; Teaching with Heart salutes the tenacious and relentless optimism of teachers and their belief that despite the many challenges and obstacles of the teaching life, much is possible. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Thanku Joseph Bruchac, Naomi Shihab Nye, Kimberly M. Blaeser, Sun Yung Shin, Ed DeCaria, Becky Shillington, Padma Venkatraman, Gwendolyn Hooks, Jane Yolen, Janice Scully, Charles Waters, Carole Lindstrom, Sylvia Liu, Carolyn Dee Flores, Sarvinder Naberhaus, Lupe Ruiz-Flores, Baptiste Paul, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Patti Richards, Chrystal D. Giles, Margarita Engle, Kenn Nesbitt, JaNay Brown-Wood, Diana Murray, Megan Hoyt, Jamie McGillen, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Renée LaTulippe, Traci Sorell, Edna Cabcabin Moran, Charles Ghigna, 2019 This poetry anthology, edited by Miranda Paul, explores a wide range of ways to be grateful (from gratitude for a puppy to gratitude for family to gratitude for the sky) with poems by a diverse group of contributors, including Joseph Bruchac, Margarita Engle, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Naomi Shihab Nye, Charles Waters, and Jane Yolen. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Giving Thanks Katherine Paterson, 2013-10-15 Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson and cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton give fans of all ages even more to be thankful for with Giving Thanks, a special book about gratitude. Katherine Paterson's meditations on what it means to be truly grateful and Pamela Dalton's exquisite cut-paper illustrations are paired with a collection of over 50 graces, poems, and praise songs from a wide range of cultures, religions, and voices. The unique collaboration between these two extraordinary artists flowers in this important and stunningly beautiful reflection on the act of giving thanks. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Poems of Gratitude Emily Fragos, 2017-09-12 Poems of Gratitude is a unique anthology of poetry from around the world and through the ages celebrating thanksgiving in its many secular and spiritual forms. For centuries, poets in all cultures have offered eloquent thanks and praise for the people and things of this world. The voices collected here range from Sappho, Horace, and Rumi to Shakespeare and Milton, from Wordsworth, Rilke, Yeats, Rossetti, and Dickinson to Czesław Miłosz, Langston Hughes, Yehuda Amichai, Anne Sexton, W. S. Merwin, Maya Angelou, and many more. Such beloved favorites as Gerard Manley Hopkins’s “Pied Beauty,” Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” Constantine Cavafy’s “Ithaka,” and Adam Zagajewski’s “Try to Praise the Mutilated World,” mingle with classics from China and Japan, and with traditional Navajo, Aztec, Inuit, and Iroquois poems. Devotional lyrics drawn from the major religious traditions of the world find a place here alongside poetic tributes to autumn and the harvest season that draw attention to nature’s bounty and poignant beauty as winter approaches. The result is a splendidly varied literary feast that honors and affirms the joy in our lives while acknowledging the sorrows and losses that give that joy its keenness. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Leaping Poetry Robert Bly, 2019-12-11 Leaping Poetry is Robert Bly's testament to the singular importance of the artistic leap that bridges the gap between conscious and unconscious thought in any great work of art; the process that Bly refers to as riding on dragons. Originally published in 1972 in Bly's literary journal The Seventies, Leaping Poetry is part anthology and part commentary, wherein Bly seeks to rejuvenate modern Western poetry through his revelations of leaping as found in the works of poets from around the world, including Federico Garcia Lorca, Chu Yuan, Tomas Transtromer, and Allen Ginsberg, among others, while also outlining the basic principles that shape his own poetry. Bly seeks the use of quick, free association of the known and the unknown-the innate animal and rational cognition-which, he maintains, have been kept apart in the development of Western religious, intellectual, and literary thought. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Paint a Poem Moira Andrew, 1996 This book is a comprehensive collection of ideas for writing poetry with children from five to eleven years -- together with inspiring presentation and display |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Flashlight Night Matt Forrest Esenwine, 2017-09-19 Flashlight Night is an ode to the power of imagination and the wonder of books. Three children use a flashlight to light a path around their backyard at night; in the flashlight’s beam another world looms. Our heroes encounter spooky woods, a fearsome tiger, a time-forgotten tomb, an Egyptian god, a sword-fighting pirate, and a giant squid. With ingenuity, they vanquish all, then return to their tree house—braver, closer, and wiser than before—to read the books that inspired their adventure. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Teaching with Fire Sam M. Intrator, Megan Scribner, 2003-10-10 Reclaim Your Fire Teaching with Fire is a glorious collection of the poetry that has restored the faith of teachers in the highest, most transcendent values of their work with children....Those who want us to believe that teaching is a technocratic and robotic skill devoid of art or joy or beauty need to read this powerful collection. So, for that matter, do we all. ?Jonathan Kozol, author of Amazing Grace and Savage Inequalities When reasoned argument fails, poetry helps us make sense of life. A few well-chosen images, the spinning together of words creates a way of seeing where we came from and lights up possibilities for where we might be going....Dip in, read, and ponder; share with others. It's inspiration in the very best sense. ?Deborah Meier, co-principal of The Mission Hill School, Boston and founder of a network of schools in East Harlem, New York In the Confucian tradition it is said that the mark of a golden era is that children are the most important members of the society and teaching is the most revered profession. Our jour ney to that ideal may be a long one, but it is books like this that will sustain us - for who are we all at our best save teachers, and who matters more to us than the children? ?Peter M. Senge, founding chair, SoL (Society for Organizational Learning) and author of The Fifth Discipline Those of us who care about the young and their education must find ways to remember what teaching and learning are really about. We must find ways to keep our hearts alive as we serve our students. Poetry has the power to keep us vital and focused on what really matters in life and in schooling. Teaching with Fire is a wonderful collection of eighty-eight poems from such well-loved poets as Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Billy Collins, Emily Dickinson, and Pablo Neruda. Each of these evocative poems is accompanied by a brief story from a teacher explaining the significance of the poem in his or her life's work. This beautiful book also includes an essay that describes how poetry can be used to grow both personally and professionally. Teaching With Fire was written in partnership with the Center for Teacher Formation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Royalties from this book will be used to fund scholarship opportunities for teachers to grow and learn. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Oh, the Places You'll Go! Dr. Seuss, 2013-09-24 Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! celebrates all of our special milestones—from graduations to birthdays and beyond! “[A] book that has proved to be popular for graduates of all ages since it was first published.”—The New York Times From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and whimsical illustrations. The inspiring and timeless message encourages readers to find the success that lies within, no matter what challenges they face. A perennial favorite for anyone starting a new phase in their life! |
| teacher poems of appreciation: What Teachers Make Taylor Mali, 2012-03-29 In praise of the greatest job in the world... The right book at the right time: an impassioned defense of teachers and why we need them now more than ever. Teacher turned teacher’s advocate Taylor Mali inspired millions with his original poem “What Teachers Make,” a passionate and unforgettable response to a rich man at a dinner party who sneeringly asked him what teachers make. Mali’s sharp, funny, perceptive look at life in the classroom pays tribute to the joys of teaching…and explains why teachers are so vital to our society. What Teachers Make is a book that will be treasured and shared by every teacher in America—and everybody who’s ever loved or learned from one. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Don't Ask a Dinosaur Matt Forrest Esenwine, Deborah Bruss, 2018-04-17 Don't Ask a Dinosaur is about a party that goes wildly awry when a pack of dinosaurs with very unique physical attributes attempt to help set up. Written in a masterfully-executed rhyme, the book presents a cavalcade of lesser-known dinos and pairs their odd characteristics with little tasks that are hilariously impossible because of those features. Don't ask Deinocheirus to set the forks and spoons, because his hands were enormous, Therizinosaurus cannot blow up balloons, because he had very long claws. In the end they find the one thing everyone can help do is to blow out the candles on the cake...but will it create yet another mess? |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Children Learn What They Live Rachel Harris L.C.S.W., Ph.D., Dorothy Law Nolte Ph.D., 1998-01-05 The timeless New York Times bestselling guide to parenting that shows the power of inspiring values through example. A unique handbook to raising children with a compassionate, steady hand—and to giving them the support and confidence they need to thrive. Expanding on her universally loved poem “Children Learn What They Live,” Dorothy Law Nolte, with psychotherapist Rachel Harris, reveals how parenting by example—by showing, not just telling—instills positive, true values in children that they will carry with them throughout their lives. Addressing issues of security, self-worth, tolerance, honesty, fear, respect, fairness, patience, and more, this book of rare common sense will help a new generation of parents find their own parenting wisdom—and draw out their child’s immense inner resources. If children live with criticism they learn to condemn. If children live with sharing, they learn generosity. If children live with acceptance, they learn to love. And more wisdom. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Poetry Writing Made Simple 1 Teacher's Toolbox Series Sarika Singh, 2015-05-11 Yes, indeed, everyone can be a poet! Poetry is not the elusive and impractical exercise most of us think. It is just a natural outlet of emotions, thoughts, experiences and more. This unique book is akin to attending a teaching resource workshop where the teacher-poet is enthusiastic to share his experience and learning about the inventive, writing process and skills of poetry. The straightforward and handy techniques used in this unpretentious book, bring out the natural poet in all of us. The volume offers tools, practice, and examples. Dotted with exercises, materials in this book are invaluable for classroom teaching. Who says children cannot be trained to write poetry? Sarika Singh's well-structured, undemanding, encouraging and inspiring tutorial, is like a series of stepping stones for all those who have imagined putting pen to paper to articulate a sentiment. Goods teaching should demonstrate, not inform or advise. That principle in practise, is what makes this volume extraordinary. Poetry writing never seemed so simple! |
| teacher poems of appreciation: A Poetry Teacher's Toolkit Collette Drifte, Mike Jubb, 2013-10-23 Professional poets spend many hours crafting a finished piece of work, yet we expect children in school to sit down and write when they are told to, whether they feel inspired or not. This series of four books is a toolkit to help you build a positive framework for children to read, write, understand and enjoy poetry - to bring a creative spark to the poetry classroom. A combination of featured poems, creative ideas, structured lesson plans and differentiated photocopiable activity sheets gives the series a uniquely flexible approach - which means you can use the materials in any classroom context. If you're wary of poetry, if you think it's boring, or if you're nervous about teaching poetry, then you've chosen the right book. Key themes covered in BOOK 4: Language and Performance are moods and feelings through the use of effective language; nonsense and humorous verse; the continuity and links between ancient and modern, between nursery and playground rhymes and Shakespeare; whatever our ability, there is a place for everyone on the poetry 'ladder'; and performance poetry. Other books in the series are: BOOK 1: Words and Wordplay; BOOK 2: Rhymes, Rhythms and Rattles; and BOOK 3: Style, Shape and Structure. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Trout Fishing in America Richard Brautigan, 2014-09-18 Richard Brautigan's wonderfully zany, hilarious episodic novel set amongst the rural waterways of America. Here's a journey that begins at the foot of the Benjamin Franklin statue in San Francisco's Washington Square, wanders through the wonders of America's rural waterways and ends, inevitably, with mayonnaise. With pure inventiveness and free-wheeling energy, the counterpoint to all those angry Beatniks, Brautigan tells the story of rural America, and the hunt for a bit of trout fishing. Funny, wild and sweet, Trout Fishing in America is an incomparable guidebook to the delights of exploration - of a country and a mind. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Dispositions Are a Teacher's Greatest Strength Michelle C. Hughes, 2024-06-13 Dispositions Are a Teacher’s Greatest Strength will fuel and reignite your classroom practice. Focusing on 13 dispositions specific to teaching, this book encourages educators to identify, reflect, and develop their dispositions, attitudes, and self-awareness to flourish in the profession. Emphasizing pedagogical knowledge and skills, this text serves as an affirmation of a teacher’s commitment to challenging, complex and rewarding work. It invites educators to consider what a unique privilege it is to teach—to dive into reading, creating space, and embracing dispositions as a teacher’s greatest strength. Each chapter focuses on one of 13 teaching dispositions—such as curiosity, adaptability, gratitude, resilience, and courage—and offers: definitions and contexts for the disposition of focus; concrete applications for teachers to practice and develop dispositions with reader-friendly examples and practical strategies; a “pause and reflect” section with questions and space for professional reflection. This book serves as a love letter to educators everywhere: teachers in K-12, administrators in K-12, higher education faculty, and pre-service programs and students. Dispositions Are a Teacher’s Greatest Strength reminds teachers of the significant work they do by putting dispositions at the forefront of their daily work. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Poems Please! 2nd Edition Bill Moore, David Booth, 2003 This innovative resource includes tools for classroom management that range from assessment techniques to tips for choosing and displaying poems. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Children Literature Parayno, S.M., 1997 |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Poetry Writing Made Simple 2 Teacher's Toolbox Series Sarika Singh, 2015-05-11 Poetry captures the wonder of life, in a few wordsƒ it surrounds us, we just know it by different names - craft, music, dance, song, and even activities such as driving, swimming, cooking or painting. There is a rhythm, rhyme and balance in all these activities - this is poetry in the real world. Following this series (Book I & Book II), is equivalent to attending an uncomplicated and practical course in poetry. The methodologies are clear-cut, understanding and user-friendly. This 2-volume set furnishes you with a toolkit to help you teach and write poetry. Get acquainted with the poetry process: paint your words; learn how to use tone, repetition and rhyme readily; employ the right tools to maintain your poetry journals and compile your anthologies. Sarika Singh shares her poetry recipes with other teachers and parents who wish to offer children the guidance and space to experiment with their own creativity whilst having fun. Poetry is fun! It is for everyone! |
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| teacher poems of appreciation: Teachers' Monographs , 1926 |
| teacher poems of appreciation: My Thoughts Are Clouds Georgia Heard, 2021-02-09 A poetry collection that both illustrates what mindfulness is and encourages young, growing minds to be present, from poet and educator Georgia Heard, with art by Isabel Roxas. Poets have long observed the world in a mindful way. They point out beauty we might have missed, draw our attention to our inner thoughts, and call us to see our society in new ways. But as daily life become more and more chaotic, children grow distracted. According to the CDC, 9.4% of children have ADHD and 7% have anxiety/depression. And these numbers continue to climb. As treatment doctors recommend healthy eating, physical activity, plenty of sleep, and mindfulness techniques. Georgia Heard is a poet and educator—and she has long had her own meditation practice. In My Thoughts Are Clouds, she uses poetry to demonstrate what mindfulness is and gives kids—and their parents and teachers—accessible ways to learn mindfulness tools. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Poems are Teachers Amy Ludwig VanDerwater, 2017-10-06 Children's writer and poet Amy Ludwig VanDerwater leads us on an adventure through poetry, pointing out craft elements along the way that students can use to improve all their writing, from idea finding to language play. Poems wake us up, keep us company, and remind us that our world is big and small, Amy explains. And, too, poems teach us how to write. Anything. This is a practical book designed for every classroom teacher. Each lesson exploration includes three poems, one by a contemporary adult poet and two by students in grades 2 through 8, which serve as models to illustrate how poetry teaches writers to: find ideas, choose perspective and point of view, structure texts, play with language, craft beginnings and endings, choose titles. Students will learn how to replicate the craft techniques found in poetry to strengthen all writing, from fiction to opinion, from personal narrative to information. Poets arrange words and phrases just as prose writers do, simply in tighter spaces, Amy argues. In the tight space of poetry, readers can identify writing techniques after reading one page, not thirty pages. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Building Communities of Engaged Readers Teresa Cremin, Marilyn Mottram, Fiona M. Collins, Sacha Powell, Kimberly Safford, 2014-06-20 Reading for pleasure urgently requires a higher profile to raise attainment and increase children’s engagement as self-motivated and socially interactive readers. Building Communities of Engaged Readers highlights the concept of ‘Reading Teachers’ who are not only knowledgeable about texts for children, but are aware of their own reading identities and prepared to share their enthusiasm and understanding of what being a reader means. Sharing the processes of reading with young readers is an innovative approach to developing new generations of readers. Examining the interplay between the ‘will and the skill’ to read, the book distinctively details a reading for pleasure pedagogy and demonstrates that reader engagement is strongly influenced by relationships between children, teachers, families and communities. Importantly it provides compelling evidence that reciprocal reading communities in school encompass: a shared concept of what it means to be a reader in the 21st century; considerable teacher and child knowledge of children’s literature and other texts; pedagogic practices which acknowledge and develop diverse reader identities; spontaneous ‘inside-text talk’ on the part of all members; a shift in the focus of control and new social spaces that encourage choice and children’s rights as readers. Written by experts in the literacy field and illustrated throughout with examples from the project schools, it is essential reading for all those concerned with improving young people’s enjoyment of and attainment in reading. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Research in Education , 1974 |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Resources in Education , 1993-10 |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Heart of a Teacher Paula J. Fox, 2010-06-01 The Heart of a Teacher is a celebration of thanks to the teachers of the world. The Heart of a Teacher is filled with inspirational stories and poems that reflect the hearts of teachers and their commitment to making a difference in each life they touch. Mac Anderson explains why he chose to publish this book: Part of my intention in publishing our gift book for educators, Heart of a Teacher, was to honor the teachers who had made a difference in my life. Ms. Bridges, who taught me in the 4th grade, was amazing! She made learning so much fun and made all of us feel as though we could do anything we wanted to do. Years later, I still remember the impact she made on me as a young child. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Collected Works of C.W. Valentine C.W. Valentine, 2021-06-23 Charles W. Valentine (1879-1964) is an important figure in the history of educational psychology. Leaving school at 17 to become a teacher, he continued to study at the same time, gaining degrees from London, Cambridge and St. Andrews. He was professor of education at the University of Birmingham in 1919 until his retirement in 1946, then president of the British Psychological Society from 1947-1948. His research covered many areas including child development, imagery, mental testing, home and classroom discipline. Out of print for many years, the Collected Works of C.W. Valentine is an opportunity to revisit many of his finest works. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Psychology and its Bearing on Education C.W. Valentine, 2015-06-05 Originally published in 1950, the author after many years’ teaching of psychology, and previous school teaching experience, provided a book specially suitable for students in training colleges and university education departments, for teachers, youth leaders, and all concerned with the training of children and adolescents at the time. He aimed especially at clarity, the provision of concrete illustrations, and the stressing of material of general agreement among psychologists. The topics include: The Development and Training of Personality and Character; The Basic Motives; Suggestion; Unconscious Influences; Sex Education; Learning and Remembering; Repression and Discipline; Play and Activity Methods; The Interests of Children; The Acquisition of Skill; Training in Reasoning; General Intelligence and Special Abilities, and their Testing; Estimating Personality and Character; Educational and Vocational Guidance; School Records; Stages of Development in Infancy, Middle Childhood and Adolescence; Backward, Problem and Delinquent Children. The Appreciation of Beauty and Aesthetic Education: (1) Nature and Visual Art (2) Music (3) Poetry. Considerable space was given to these three in view of their usual neglect in textbooks of psychology at the time. A brief appendix gives simple explanations of the most essential statistical methods applied to psychology and education. The need of one book to cover the whole course in Psychology and its bearing on Education had long been felt, and it was hoped that this volume would fulfil this purpose. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: The Michigan Alumnus , 1931 In v.1-8 the final number consists of the Commencement annual. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Guided Practice for Reading Growth, Grades 4-8 Laura Robb, David L. Harrison, 2020-09-02 Use these lessons to build developing readers’ skill and desire to read, read, read! This book will be your guide as you support middle grade students who are reading two or more years below grade level. The lessons enlarge students’ vocabulary and background knowledge and engage them in meaningful discussions and writing about their reading. As students’ reading skill and desire to read increases, you’ll watch them complete more independent reading and ramp up their reading volume—the practice they need to improve! Guided Practice for Reading Growth provides all you need to get started. Laura Robb and poet David L. Harrison have collaborated to design twenty-four powerful reading lessons using original poems and short texts that interest your students and encourage them to think deeply. The opening chapters offer background knowledge for the lessons and teaching tips, then the bulk of this book consists of lessons—with full texts and suggested videos provided. Guided practice lessons are the instructional piece that can move developing readers forward by building their self-confidence and the reading expertise needed to read to learn and for pleasure. This unique book shows you how to: · Build students’ background knowledge by watching and discussing videos. · Use the poems to improve reading and to improve fluency through practice and performance. · Invite students to write about their reading and increase comprehension and recall. · Ask partners to discuss before, during, and after reading as meaningful talk enlarges students’ analytical thinking and understanding. · Design your own lessons for students with extra texts by David L. Harrison in the appendix. Use this book to develop students’ self-confidence and the reading skill they require to become lifelong, joyful readers! |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Normal Instructor and Teachers World , 1919 |
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| teacher poems of appreciation: Countdown to Poetry Writing Steve Bowkett, 2009-06-02 Countdown to Poetry Writing saves valuable planning time and gives you all the flexibility you need in helping children write poems. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Stepping Stones Coursebook 7 Indu Lekha Wanchoo , Goyal Brothers Prakashan, 2016-04-01 Goyal Brothers Prakashan |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Sense-Making and Shared Meaning in Language and Literacy Education Sharon Murphy, 2020-07-15 This textbook provides a framework for teaching children’s language and literacy and introduces research-based tactics for teachers to use in designing their literacy programs for children. Exploring how sense-making occurs in contemporary literacy practice, Murphy comprehensively covers major topics in literacy, including contemporary multimodal literacy practices, classroom discourse, literacy assessment, language and culture, and teacher knowledge. Organized around themes—talk, reading and composing representation—this book comprehensively invites educators to make sense of their own teaching practices while demonstrating the complexities of how children make sense of and represent meaning in today’s world. Grounded in research, this text features a wealth of real-world, multimodal examples, effective strategies and teaching tactics to apply to any classroom context. Ideal for literacy courses, preservice teachers, teacher educators and literacy scholars, this book illustrates how children become literate in contemporary society and how teachers can create the conditions for children to broaden and deepen their sense-making and expressive efforts. |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Forum , 1995 |
| teacher poems of appreciation: The Journal of Education , 1881 |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Emblems: Teacher's guide , 1983 |
| teacher poems of appreciation: Transition and Continuity in School Literacy Development Pauline Jones, Erika Matruglio, Christine Edwards-Groves, 2021-11-18 This book addresses a significant gap in the research literature on transitions across the school years: the continuities and discontinuities in school literacy education and their implications for practice. Across different curriculum domains, and using social semiotic, ethnographic, and conversation-analytic approaches, the contributors investigate key transition points for individual students' literacy development, elements of literacy knowledge that are at stake at each of these points, and variability in students' experiences. Grounding its discussion in classroom voices, experiences and texts, this book reveals literacy-specific curriculum demands and considers how teachers and students experience and account for these evolving demands. The contributors include a number of established names (such as Freebody, Derewianka, Myhill, Rowsell, Moje and Lefstein), as well as emerging scholars gaining increasing recognition in the field. They draw out implications for how literacy development is theorized in school curriculum and practice, teacher education, further research and policy formation. In addition, each section of the book features a summary from an international scholar who draws together key ideas from the section and relates these to their current thinking. They deploy a range of different theoretical and methodological approaches in order to bring rich yet complementary perspectives to bear on the issue of literacy transition. |
