Blog Review: Teacher Tom

http://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/

The first thing that hooked me when looking at this blog was the picture at the top, and the "About Me" section. The picture is of a middle-aged man with long hair in a cape. The "About Me" informs readers that he is a preschool teacher in Seattle, as well as an artist and author. He is also the ONLY employee of this preschool. The next thing that hooked me, was his most recent blog entry. It was a very profound and insightful reflection on hiding the truth from our children and students. He recounts a student incorporating the earthquake in Japan in a story he was telling, and other student asking questions about it. He also remembers a time when he and his daughter walked to Ground Zero. His daughter got angry with him when she found out that 9/11 happened when she was alive and he had never told her about it. He discusses the importance of telling our students and children the truth in a way that they understand.

From looking through more of his blog posts, he presents very insightful reflections on parenting and teaching. He also posts activities and projects that are going on in his preschool. This blog is very entertaining and informative. It has won some blog awards as well. I found it so enjoyable to read and I plan to follow it now and read it regularly.