Sunday, March 10, 2013

What's In a Name?



I decided to create this blog a couple of months ago, and the part that I've agonized over the most was, "What do I name this thing??" I really struggled with this. I wanted something catchy, and I wanted something that reflected my purpose for creating the blog in the first place. I teach third grade reading, and reading is my one of my biggest passions - I love to read, and I love teaching reading. I don't just want my students to view reading casually...(and certainly not negatively!) I want them to become immersed in it...to lose themselves in a book, to feel connected to the story on a deep level. As I was pondering over this again Friday night, I had what can only be described as an epiphany of sorts. Connections. Deep connections that can't be easily disconnected. Rivets. Riveted Little Readers. That's what I want for my students. 

I thought of my iron and how I easily plug it in, iron my clothes, and then just as easily and without much thought, unplug it until it's time for its next use. That's not what we want for our students. We don't want them to view reading as a mindless task that we easily plug into and out of as needed. So what do we want for our readers? Hmmm...I then thought of the rivets in my little boy's jeans. Those things don't budge. They are STUCK in there for LIFE! They are attached to those jeans, and I don't know that you can disengage them. Now that's what we want for our readers! We want them to become so attached, so engaged, that reading becomes a part of them and part of what's important to them. And we want this to be a life-long attachment; just like the rivets in my little boy's blue jeans. 

So I present to you: Riveted Little Readers. Hope you enjoy this journey with me. Please participate! I want this to be a forum in which we can all share what works and what doesn't. What are some things you do to turn disengaged readers who just plug in and out as needed into riveted little readers?

6 comments:

  1. I love your blog design, and I look forward to reading more posts! Very cute! Oh, and I love the name! :)

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  2. Thanks Andrea! I used your blog designer, and told her you recommended her to me. I'm beyond pleased with the look, and I could have NEVER done this! :-)

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  3. Your new blog design turned out terrific! And your blog name is super! I love the colors and the little bird. Megan designed my blog, too. Isn't she awesome??? I look forward to visiting your blog in the future!

    Diane
    Teaching With Moxie

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    1. Thanks Diane! Megan is wonderful! I checked out your blog, and I love your colors...too cute! I also teach third grade, and I'm your latest follower!

      Samantha

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  4. I love this name! Congrats on starting your blog! Great design too

    I am your newest follower!

    Rae
    Mindful Rambles

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    1. Thank you, Rae! I'm now following you as well! Love your blog!

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