Crazy, crazy day once again.
I am learning quickly that you can never be too prepared. I should have double checked the clay we were going to use to make our Adobe Houses was ready to be worked with instead of crackled and dry. So, quick errand to Hobby Lobby to buy Model Magic and back to school. The houses turned out nicely though. I stayed at school until 6:00pm working on plans, and grading papers. Got it all done, home for a minute then to the gym.
Thinking an opportunity for me is on the rise...
And good Monday evening,
Crazy, hectic day for some reason.... but, still standing and planning for a great day tomorrow. We can tell it's allergy season because of all the runny noses, coughing, and sneezing in the classroom... I am sanitizing like no ones business. We also had 3 large, ugly wasp in the room today and then found where they were trying to begin nesting... needless to say that was a huge distraction, and I am hoping that the nest was taken care of ...!
Tonight, my teacher and I went to the Jason Derulo concert... it was a fun time. Nice to do something with my teacher other than school things...
About to plan a fun lesson on South Western culture and lifestyle.... the students will be making adobe huts!
It's Friday!
Keeping it short and sweet because I have to be back at school for Family Fun Night in 15 mins!
1. Great day
2. Interview went well.
3. I think I got all my plans done for next week!
4. I get to "man" the Wii Dance and Cotton Candy tonight at Family Fun Night.
5. ....and play students in a 3 on 3 basketball competition. They are going down....;)
Good evening,
As I tackled today with a WIN some positive things happened.
1. The students were 110% attentive this morning for 2 straight hours! It was remarkable.
2. They loved the United Streaming videos I showed them about the Southwest Region and the Grand Canyon.
3. We finished the story Firegirl.
4. Two students told me that I was the best Student Teacher they have ever had because I am nice and do a lot with them.
5. They earned 4 bells (a positive reinforcement system I have set up). On a normal day, they MIGHT earn one...
I was driving tonight thinking about some of the challenges that are presented to me in my classroom and narrowed it down to behavior discipline. Gah! It is hard to tackle that one because I like to have fun with my students but sometimes, specific individuals take it one step further and can ruin it for the entire class. What do you do then?
Also, I began thinking of my teaching pedagogy regarding classroom management and I realized I have learned a lot from my cooperating teacher. My cooperating teacher is very good about the approach to problems and issues. I feel majority of teachers would be harsh in a negative way,raise their voices, and carry the anger from the misbehaving child to the rest of the class, which my teacher does not. I have learned that as a teacher sometimes the little things can fly.
Good Evening,
Another day down, 2 more to go until the weekend and 7 more to go until I can relax, just a little. Not much. Today was a challenging day with assessments being in the afternoon. It was a consensus among all teachers and staff involved, that having them in the afternoon made the day longer and the students had less patience and attention. One more day left for assessments. Tomorrow should be a pretty smooth day, minus the fact that I will be working with a substitute rather than my cooperating teacher, as she will be absent. I am excited to see the students plant vegetables tomorrow for a project through K-State's Extension Office. I think they will really enjoy that activity and learn from it. Today we began studying the Southwest Region of the United States. I have to remind myself all the time that back in elementary school I did not find many things all that interesting especially the stories we read in English, History, and Geography. But now, I love studying all of those things! In fact, I would say those are my top 3 interests when picking something to read. And, I like to get the point across to people about my liking for geography by telling them I could stare at a map of the world for hours, even days and not get bored. It is just so different when you are a kid and the importance of things like this just do not "click". It takes time, experiences, and important events in your life to make you appreciate something.
As I was working tonight on my Student Teaching portfolio and planning, I sniffed my nose and looked down at my desk to notice that I had, once again, a bloody nose. I have never been a person to get them often, if ever. But, in the past 6 months I have had one about every 3-4 weeks. I am relating this health concern to stress. Even though, I am not completely "stressed out" I am just on-the-go and extremely busy/on my feet all day. Hopefully, this habit of my body will not continue into summer. And boy, am I looking forward to some time off and relaxation! My body is telling me it's time to settle down and take some time to relax, for sure.
Good news does keep coming though, I have 2 interviews very soon! But I will not say where at...just to protect my options, and privacy. :) Wish me luck.
Good Evening Blog Readers,
Today was my first FULL day of teaching the kiddos and I am still standing tall. They did not eat me alive, but I did put a lot of effort and planning into this weeks doings. I am thinking all of that work will pay off by the week going smoothly. Since the weather has been a lot nicer, recess has become more fun... for me and the students, ha! Last week Friday, we stayed outside for twenty extra minutes and I was "all-time pitcher" for kick ball and today, before the recess equipment was outside, I made the students line up for some races. I smoked them... they were impressed to say the least. And yes, I was still in my work slacks... and tennis shoes. I decided I am going to keep tennis shoes at school so I can be active with them outside at recess. Great day all in all!
Tomorrow they take on the State Math Assessments! Woo!
